Strategies for effective program evaluation: A critical factor in quality services.

2004 ◽  
pp. 229-248
Author(s):  
Susan Epps ◽  
Barbara J. Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Effective Program

scholarly journals Program Evaluation for Internship/Residency Programs in Academic and Research Libraries

2001 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 307-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Brewer ◽  
Mark D. Winston
Keyword(s):  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Research Libraries ◽  
Program Coordinators ◽  
Effective Program

Academic libraries are turning increasingly to internship/residency programs to enhance their recruitment efforts. Yet, little evaluative information is available to measure the effectiveness of these programs or to justify funding for them. This article outlines the necessary components of an evaluation model for internship/residency programs based on a survey of academic library deans/directors and program coordinators. The study identifies the key evaluation factors that library administrators consider most important for measuring internship/residency programs, as well as the frequency, format, and sources of input for effective program evaluation.

Using the 2018 AEA Evaluator Competencies for Effective Program Evaluation Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (168) ◽  
pp. 75-97
Author(s):  
Laurie Stevahn ◽  
Dale E. Berger ◽  
Susan A. Tucker ◽  
Anna Rodell
Keyword(s):  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Practice ◽  
Effective Program

scholarly journals DEMENTIA IMMERSION SIMULATION EXPERIENCE (DISE): ELICITING EMPATHY, IMPROVING COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN DEMENTIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S880-S881
Author(s):  
Gabriela Zaragoza ◽  
Jaime Cruz-Martinez ◽  
Paula Reilly ◽  
Jeanette Ross ◽  
Michael J Mader ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Effective Program ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Strongly Agree ◽  
Station Group ◽  
Interdisciplinary Healthcare

Abstract Dementia awareness training alone does not improve care or outcomes for patients living with dementia. Effective dementia education programs for family caregivers and healthcare providers can lead to improved care practices and patient outcomes. The Dementia Immersion Simulation Experience (DISE) is a face-to-face 2-hour educational program that includes simulation, videos, a virtual reality station, group debriefing, and a didactic session delivered by faculty with dementia caregiving expertise. The purpose of this project was to evaluate the effectiveness of DISE in a group of 48 interdisciplinary healthcare providers, trainees and administrative staff. A program evaluation and pre and post knowledge questionnaires were administered. Prior to the activity, the mean score of all participants was 8.85. After the activity, the mean score was 10.1 (p<0.0001). 35.4% of all participants were well informed on dementia before DISE and 70.8% were well informed after the activity (p <0.0005). Qualitative analysis of the comments section of the program evaluation showed that 95% of the participants mentioned empathy for those living with dementia. Participants rated DISE on a scale of 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree) across ten categories, covering objectives, relevance, effectiveness, and value of the learning experience. Over 95% of respondents agreed or better (score = 4 or 5) with each evaluation statement and at least 85% strongly agreed with each statement. The evaluation scores are further evidence of an effective program. DISE is an effective tool to teach and support family caregivers, healthcare workers, and healthcare professionals and trainees.

scholarly journals Improving the Improvement Process: 5 Dimensions of Effective Program Evaluation and Improvement

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 114-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingrid Philibert ◽  
John H. Beernink ◽  
Barbara H. Bush ◽  
Donna A. Caniano ◽  
John J. Coyle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Improvement Process ◽  
Effective Program

EFFECTIVE PROGRAM EVALUATION IN THE CONCILIATION COURT*

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-52
Author(s):  
A. Himelfarb ◽  
A. Lazar
Keyword(s):  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Effective Program

Urban and Community Fisheries Programs: Development, Management, and Evaluation

2008 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Logic Model ◽  
Outcome Indicators ◽  
Program Outcome ◽  
Competitive Funding ◽  
Effective Program ◽  
Community Fisheries ◽  
Hierarchy Of Effects ◽  
Mode A

<em>Abstract.-</em>The capacity to conduct meaningful and cost-effective program evaluation is critical to program sustainability in this age of increasing accountability and competitive funding. Many urban fishing programs around the country have conducted basic process evaluation, accounting for audiences reached and numbers of activities. A comprehensive program evaluation requires clarity related to the ultimate goals and desired outcomes and ultimate impact of a program. Evaluation at this level can be challenging for programs with limited staff and resources. Meaningful evaluation of urban fishing programs can be guided by the development of a program logic mode. A logic model provides a representation of the “theory of action,” and has direct linkages to learning theory, specifically Bennett’s hierarchy of effects. A logic model supports a program director’s management of an evaluation by targeting evaluation efforts through the identification of key program outcome indicators that are specific, measurable, attainable, and results oriented.

A Method for Setting the Clearance Angle

1972 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 388-389
Author(s):  
Michael T. Bucek ◽  
Howard J. Arnott
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Evidence ◽  
Light Source ◽  
Black Spot ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Clearance Angle ◽  
Crude Approximation ◽  
Ultrathin Sections

It is believed by the authors, with supporting experimental evidence, that as little as 0.5°, or less, knife clearance angle may be a critical factor in obtaining optimum quality ultrathin sections. The degree increments located on the knife holder provides the investigator with only a crude approximation of the angle at which the holder is set. With the increments displayed on the holder one cannot set the clearance angle precisely and reproducibly. The ability to routinely set this angle precisely and without difficulty would obviously be of great assistance to the operator. A device has been contrived to aid the investigator in precisely setting the clearance angle. This device is relatively simple and is easily constructed. It consists of a light source and an optically flat, front surfaced mirror with a minute black spot in the center. The mirror is affixed to the knife by placing it permanently on top of the knife holder.

Program Evaluation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allen Rubin
Keyword(s):  
Program Evaluation
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