5 credits

In this course, students explore internal and external program evaluation, as well as tools to plan, measure, and improve programs. Major focuses of the course are team project management and professional communication skills. Participants work step-by-step to design an evaluation proposal and position it as a tool to seek funding for the program. Topics covered include request for proposal (RFP) analysis, resource identification, the role of ethical and professional standards in program evaluation, needs assessment, methods and measures of program evaluation, program sustainability, and stakeholder analysis and communication.