Evaluating Extension Programs
Is program evaluation just a “necessary evil” for Extension program implementation? Or, rather, an opportunity to identify and document accomplishments and discover ways to strengthen the impact of programs? This 5-page fact sheet defines evaluation, explains why evaluation is important to Extension...
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2011-06-01
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| description | Is program evaluation just a “necessary evil” for Extension program implementation? Or, rather, an opportunity to identify and document accomplishments and discover ways to strengthen the impact of programs? This 5-page fact sheet defines evaluation, explains why evaluation is important to Extension programming beyond accountability requirements, describes how UF/IFAS Extension agents are currently evaluating their programs, and makes suggestions for future evaluation efforts that will showcase the value of Extension programming to the public. Written by Alexa J. Lamm, Glenn D. Israel, David Diehl, and Amy Harder and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, May 2011.
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| spelling | doaj-art-4b5fb0d6f28b4ad4b80eb8f331e989b02025-02-08T06:09:27ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092011-06-0120115/6Evaluating Extension ProgramsAlexa J. Lamm0Glenn D. Israel1David Diehl2Amy Harder3University of GeorgiaUniversity of FloridaUniversity of FloridaUniversity of FloridaIs program evaluation just a “necessary evil” for Extension program implementation? Or, rather, an opportunity to identify and document accomplishments and discover ways to strengthen the impact of programs? This 5-page fact sheet defines evaluation, explains why evaluation is important to Extension programming beyond accountability requirements, describes how UF/IFAS Extension agents are currently evaluating their programs, and makes suggestions for future evaluation efforts that will showcase the value of Extension programming to the public. Written by Alexa J. Lamm, Glenn D. Israel, David Diehl, and Amy Harder and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, May 2011. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/119231WC109 |
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