; (4) the total usage rates, including by type of service, for each space and type of space; and (5) an assessment of the significance, utility, and benefit of the American Spaces program in promoting mutual understanding and the value of American culture. 603. Improving research and evaluation of public diplomacy (a) In general The Secretary shall— (1) conduct regular research and evaluation of public diplomacy programs and activities of the Department, including through the routine use of audience research, digital analytics, and impact evaluations, to plan and execute such programs and activities; and (2) make the findings of the research and evaluations conducted under paragraph (1) available to Congress. (b) Director of Research and Evaluation (1) Appointment Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall appoint a Director of Research and Evaluation in the Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources for the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. (2) Limitation on appointment The appointment of a Director of Research and Evaluation pursuant to paragraph (1) shall not result in an increase in the overall full-time equivalent positions within the Department. (3) Responsibilities The Director of Research and Evaluation shall— (A) coordinate and oversee the research and evaluation of public diplomacy programs of the Department— (i) to improve public diplomacy strategies and tactics; and (ii) to ensure that programs are increasing the knowledge, understanding, and trust of the United States by relevant target audiences; (B) report to the Director of Policy and Planning in the Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources under the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs of the Department; (C) routinely organize and oversee audience research, digital analytics, and impact evaluations across all public diplomacy bureaus and offices of the Department; (D) support embassy public affairs sections