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PADM 9050 Program Evaluation |
Fall 2008 Online |
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| Description: |
| A systematic approach to program evaluation in government and nonprofit organizations is the primary focus of this course. Topics will include theories, research, and practice related to program evaluation. The skills learned from this course will assist the practitioner in determining the effectiveness of new or existing programs in organizations. The summary and communication of results to constituent groups will be a key part of the reporting process. |
| Texts: |
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Rossi, Peter H., Lipsey, Mark W., & Freeman, Howard E. (2003). Evaluation: A Systematic Approach, 7th edition. Thousand Oaks , CA : SAGE Publications. (ISBN: 9780761908944) |
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Ingraham, Patricia W., Joyce, Philip G., & Donahue, Amy Kneedler (2003). Government Performance: Why Management Matters . Baltimore : Johns-Hopkins University Press. (ISBN: 978-0-8018-7228-0) |
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Herr, Kathryn G. & Anderson, Gary L. (2005). The Action Research Dissertation: A Guide for Students and Faculty. Thousand Oaks , CA : SAGE Publications. (ISBN: 9780761929918) |
| Instructor: Gerald A. "Jerry" Merwin Jr., Ph.D. <gamerwin@valdosta.edu> |
| Contact Information: Cellular: (229) 221-2891 (Link to contact information online.) |
| Expected Outcomes: Participants will demonstrate skills associated with the program evaluation process by planning, implementing, and evaluating a project. Each person will develop both written and oral reports and deliver a summary presentation. Students completing this course will do the following tasks: |
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Explain program evaluation and provide information about the basic process. |
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Discuss the importance of program evaluation in relation to justification of programs and management decision making. |
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Describe the options in terms of possible methods of evaluating a program under different circumstances. |
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Present a proposal to a review group outlining the project and method of evaluation. |
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Conduct a project that involves planning and implementing a simple change activity and evaluate the outcome. |
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Summarize the project results and provide a written report and deliver an oral report to the class. This might be through video or other means of asynchronous delivery. |
| ADA: Valdosta State University complies fully with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Students requesting classroom accommodations or modifications because of a documented disability must contact the Access Office for Students with Disabilities located in room 1115 Nevins Hall. The phone numbers are 245-2498 (voice) and 219-1348 (tty). Learn more on the VSU web site at: http://www.valdosta.edu/ssp/ You may also reach them via email at access@valdosta.edu. Also, please discuss this via email with your instructor(s) at the start of each class. |
| Course Requirements/Assessment Measures: (See the details on the "Class Assignments" page.) |
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Research Paper 20% |
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Project Proposal 10% |
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Case Study Project 30% |
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Presentation of Project Results 10% |
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Participation, Discussions 30% |
| Plagiarism: Please read the information on the PA web site regarding plagiarism. Please let the instructor know if you have any questions and we will discuss the topic further in the class discussion threads. |
| Download a PDF version of the syllabus and related pages. |
| Reference http://www.valdosta.edu/~gamerwin/pa/classes/padm9050/index.html |
| Updated 08/08/2008, contact Jerry Merwin |
