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Using Service Learning In The Teaching Of And Research On Program Evaluation, Brandon W. Youker Ph.D, Nicholas Bayer Bs, Allyssa Ingraham Bs Feb 2014

Using Service Learning In The Teaching Of And Research On Program Evaluation, Brandon W. Youker Ph.D, Nicholas Bayer Bs, Allyssa Ingraham Bs

Brandon W. Youker Ph.D

Most students who are planning for a career in the health and human services are required to complete a course on program evaluation. This article describes a graduate-level service learning course whereby the instructor divided students into small evaluation teams and assigned the teams one of two distinct models by which to evaluate the same non-profit organization. The teams were assigned either goal-free evaluation or success case method; and they conducted their respective evaluations independently and simultaneously. Each team was responsible for disseminating their findings to the program via a written report in addition to an oral presentation. At the …

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Evaluating Emergency Management After An Event: Gaps And Suggestions, Neil Dufty Sep 2013

Evaluating Emergency Management After An Event: Gaps And Suggestions, Neil Dufty

Neil Dufty

Post-event evaluations of emergency management are critical to help emergency service providers and communities learn to build disaster resilience. This paper identifies five main types of formal post-event evaluations of emergency management that are used in Australia. It argues that these evaluations should be more consistent in their conduct and approach, more comprehensive in scope, and better timed. The paper also suggests that post-event evaluation reports should be released particularly to the affected communities.

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Reviewing Total Flood Warning Systems, Neil Dufty, Steven Molino Jan 2013

Reviewing Total Flood Warning Systems, Neil Dufty, Steven Molino

Neil Dufty

No abstract provided.

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Report Of The 2012 North East Flood Review (Report), Neil Dufty Sep 2012

Report Of The 2012 North East Flood Review (Report), Neil Dufty

Neil Dufty

No abstract provided.

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Examination Of The Total Flood Warning System In Victoria (Report), Neil Dufty Nov 2011

Examination Of The Total Flood Warning System In Victoria (Report), Neil Dufty

Neil Dufty

No abstract provided.

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Review Of Community Bushfire Warnings (Report), Neil Dufty Jun 2011

Review Of Community Bushfire Warnings (Report), Neil Dufty

Neil Dufty

No abstract provided.

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Youth Empowerment Through Math Literacy: An Analysis Of Young People’S Project At Hamilton College, Hannah Roth May 2011

Youth Empowerment Through Math Literacy: An Analysis Of Young People’S Project At Hamilton College, Hannah Roth

Hannah Roth

Through my sociology concentration I was able to experience working as a Coordinator for Young People's Project (YPP), as well as the opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of the program.

YPP is a grass roots youth organization that focuses on math literacy and social justice for local disadvantaged students. Hamilton College students are trained to develop and facilitate workshops to students in the Utica area middle schools. Each week Hamilton College students travel to the Donovan Middle School in Utica, NY to facilitate these workshops. YPP strives to use math literacy as a tool to develop young leaders with the …

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Design, Implementation, And Evaluation Of Hr Leadership Development Programs, Karina Li Ming Kuok, Bradford S. Bell Apr 2011

Design, Implementation, And Evaluation Of Hr Leadership Development Programs, Karina Li Ming Kuok, Bradford S. Bell

Bradford S Bell

Given today’s new market reality and rapid changes in the business world, companies need to select and develop high potential talent who can maneuver in a hypercompetitive market and ultimately fill its top-tier jobs. Organizations can utilize the Human Resource Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) as a tool to attract, develop and retain high potentials to fill the future HR leadership pipeline. However, an HRLDP can be controversial and tricky to implement and maintain. The goal of this report is to provide useful guidelines for those interested in designing, managing and/or evaluating the effectiveness of such programs. If carefully designed and …

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Are Warnings Working? Achievements And Challenges In Getting Communities To Respond, Neil Dufty, Steven Molino, Geoff Crapper, Alison Karwaj Jan 2011

Are Warnings Working? Achievements And Challenges In Getting Communities To Respond, Neil Dufty, Steven Molino, Geoff Crapper, Alison Karwaj

Neil Dufty

No abstract provided.

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Consulting And Evaluation With Nonprofit And Community-Based Organizations, Judah J. Viola, Susan D. Mcmahon May 2009

Consulting And Evaluation With Nonprofit And Community-Based Organizations, Judah J. Viola, Susan D. Mcmahon

Judah J. Viola, Ph.D.

This resource book is designed to provide information from experienced professionals and written materials to assist early career consultants. For us, consulting work has been one way to stay connected with the schools and community-based organizations that help our communities thrive. Reflecting on our own experiences, reviewing the literature, and engaging in dialogue with practitioners who consult full-time has given us an array of useful strategies, tips, and advice to help readers get started with consulting, build a practice, and do effective work. Chapters 1–7 of the text delve into the nuts and bolts of building a consulting business. Chapters …

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May 2009 East Coast Low Flood Warning Community Feedback Report, Neil Dufty Dec 2008

May 2009 East Coast Low Flood Warning Community Feedback Report, Neil Dufty

Neil Dufty

No abstract provided.

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Evaluation Of The Floodsmart And Stormsmart Pilot Programs And Their Transferability To The Urban Environment (Report), Neil Dufty Jan 2008

Evaluation Of The Floodsmart And Stormsmart Pilot Programs And Their Transferability To The Urban Environment (Report), Neil Dufty

Neil Dufty

No abstract provided.

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Review Of The Gippsland November 2007 Flood Response (Report), Neil Dufty Jan 2008

Review Of The Gippsland November 2007 Flood Response (Report), Neil Dufty

Neil Dufty

No abstract provided.

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Examining The Dispute Resolution Section Pro Bono Mediation Project: Lessons Learned And A Plan For The Future, Sherrill W. Hayes Dec 2007

Examining The Dispute Resolution Section Pro Bono Mediation Project: Lessons Learned And A Plan For The Future, Sherrill W. Hayes

Sherrill W. Hayes

From its inception in the autumn of 2008, of the Dispute Resolution Section’s Pro-Bono Mediation Project represented the best type of collaboration between members of the Dispute Resolution Section and community organizations, one designed to improve the lives of the citizens of North Carolina through the use of alternative dispute resolution. Every option explored and decision made was done in the spirit of the 4ALL Campaign. Those involved have the leadership of the North Carolina Bar Association to thank for their vision and leadership in implementing such an innovative and needed project.

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