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Program Evaluation Roadmap

We use systematic program evaluation to inform our decisions and improve our programs. It compares what should be (based on established criteria, standards, goals or objectives) with what is (determined by objective evidence, data, information). Its purpose is to determine the current status, condition, or value of a program.

Systematic implies that the evaluation is a thoughtful process of asking critical questions, collecting appropriate information, and then analyzing and interpreting the information for a specific use and purpose. The resources below should help you conduct systematic evaluation of your programs. Questions? Contact Dr. Karen Ballard, UACES evaluation specialist, at kballard@uaex.edu.

Getting Started     Glossary (PDF) Types of Evaluation	Collecting and Analyzing Data   Writing Meaningful Impact Statements Surveys Data Analysis Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)
Models and Methods   Logic Models Evaluation Methods (PDF)	Extension Planning and Accountability   UA Division of Agriculture Planned Program Information CES Planned Program Logic Models CSREES Resources AIMS (Arkansas Information Management System)
Planning to Evaluate   Steps in Program Evaluation - Key Planning Activities The Nuts and Bolts of Evaluation Planning (PDF) Planning a Program Evaluation (PDF) Program Evaluation Worksheets Evaluation Planning for Grants	External Training and Resources   2005 CDC Evaluation Guide (PDF) GAO Evaluation Definitions (PDF) Kellogg Evaluation Handbook (PDF) Sources of Evaluation Data (PowerPoint) Using Excel to Create a Database (PDF) Other External Resources

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