Susan L. English, Ph.D. Principal Consultant since 1995
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For people who care about growth, learning, and quality of life
WHY EVALUATE?
o Ensure funding
o Provide better services
o Develop effective programs
o Make informed decisions
o Improve public relations
o Use resources wisely
o Address the needs of all stakeholders
Research tailored
to fit your organizational mission, goals, and budget
TYPES OF EVALUATION
o Outcomes and Impacts
o Needs Assessment
o Process
o Satisfaction
o Program Review
o Appreciative Inquiry
o Participatory Action Research
Collaboration to build capacity in your
organization
APPROACH
1. Planning
Together we envision your unique stepping stones to success
o purpose of evaluation
o stakeholders
o scope and time frame
o resources available
o use of results
2. Data Collection & Analysis
Utilizing multiple viewpoints and methods
o Focus Groups
o Interviews
o Surveys
o Observation
o Case Studies
o Content Analysis
o Statistical Analysis
3. Reporting
o Written and/or oral reports with graphics
o Numbers, narratives, and important stories
o Recommendations
o Optional action-planning workshop
Data = Information we all have, some avoid,
and everyone wants to see
PROFESSIONALISM
Upholding
the Guiding
Principles endorsed by the American Evaluation Association:
o Systematic inquiry
o Competence
o Integrity/honesty
o Respect for people
o Responsibility for general and public welfare
EXPERTISE
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Ph.D. in Higher Education-Org Behavior, University of
o Senior Fulbright Scholar (1987-88)
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Professional and life experience in
Confidentiality
assured plus multicultural sensitivity
USEFUL LINKS
o American Evaluation Association
o American Educational Research Association
o Ohio Program Evaluators Group
o Michigan Association for Evaluation
For
traditional music and dance, go to Balance and Swing
Web page design by Susan L. English
Copyright © 2007
Last updated February 9, 2008