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Evidence-Based Programming: What Is A Process An Extension Agent Can Use To Evaluate A Program's Effectiveness?, Robert J. Fetsch, David Macphee, Luann K. Boyer
Evidence-Based Programming: What Is A Process An Extension Agent Can Use To Evaluate A Program's Effectiveness?, Robert J. Fetsch, David Macphee, Luann K. Boyer
The Journal of Extension
Extension agents and specialists have experienced increased pressure for greater program effectiveness and accountability and especially for evidence-based programs. This article builds on previously published evidence-based programming articles. It provides ideas that address three problems that Extension staff face with EBPs and that Extension agents and specialists can use either to test or enhance an existing Extension program's effectiveness or to test the effectiveness of a new program that looks promising.
Taxonomy For Assessing Evaluation Competencies In Extension, Michelle S. Rodgers, Barbara D. Hillaker, Bruce E. Haas, Cheryl Peters
Taxonomy For Assessing Evaluation Competencies In Extension, Michelle S. Rodgers, Barbara D. Hillaker, Bruce E. Haas, Cheryl Peters
The Journal of Extension
Evaluation of public service programming is becoming increasingly important with current funding realities. The taxonomy of evaluation competencies compiled by Ghere et al. (2006) provided the starting place for Taxonomy for Assessing Evaluation Competencies in Extension. The Michigan State University Extension case study described here presents a field-tested and reliable survey to measure evaluation competencies of Extension professionals in three domains (situational analysis, systematic inquiry, and project management) as well as indicates opportunities for professional development training themes to enhance the evaluation competencies of Extension academic professionals.
The Impact Of The Government Performance And Results Act (Gpra) On Two State Cooperative Extension Systems, Sarah Baughman, Heather H. Boyd, Kathleen D. Kelsey
The Impact Of The Government Performance And Results Act (Gpra) On Two State Cooperative Extension Systems, Sarah Baughman, Heather H. Boyd, Kathleen D. Kelsey
The Journal of Extension
The research reported here examined the impact of the Government Performance and Results Act on accountability and evaluation activities in two state Cooperative Extension Systems. Accountability was examined using five dimensions from Koppell's (2005) framework. Findings indicated both Extension systems transferred accountability activities to county-level educators through increased reporting expectations. There was not a strong connection between GPRA and changes in program evaluation practice or understanding in either state. Clear definitions of accountability within Extension and close examination of the role of evaluation may enhance accountability efforts and result in not only using evaluation for accountability but also for organizational …