Program Evaluation & Institutional Effectiveness – Measuring Impact and Driving Improvement

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This course explores how program evaluation drives institutional effectiveness and continuous improvement. Participants will learn to design evaluation frameworks that measure outcomes, demonstrate impact, and inform data-driven decision-making. Through applied tools and real-world examples, you’ll connect program evaluation to strategic planning, accreditation, and mission fulfillment.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Develop program evaluation plans aligned with institutional priorities.
Analyze data to assess effectiveness and impact.
Use findings to guide planning, budgeting, and improvement initiatives.
Communicate results clearly to stakeholders and accreditors.

Course Content

Program Evaluation & Institutional Effectiveness

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Course Overview

Module One – Assessment vs. Evaluation: Understanding the Distinction
Conceptual clarity and why both matter for institutional effectiveness.

Module One Overview — Assessment vs. Evaluation: Understanding the Distinction

01:54
Module One: 1a Assessment vs. Evaluation: Understanding the Distinction Video

03:08
Module One: 1b Distinguishing Assessment and Evaluation Reading Resource
Module One: 1c Comparison Framework Worksheet
Module One: 1d Case Study – When Assessment Becomes Evaluation
Module One: 1e Assessment vs. Evaluation Reflection Assignment
Module One: 1f Module Summary & Reflection – Integrating Evidence and Impact
Module One: 1g Assessment vs. Evaluation: Understanding the Distinction Quiz

Module Two – Logic Models and Evaluation Frameworks
Identifying inputs, outputs, and outcomes using evaluation planning tools.

Module Two Overview — Logic Models and Evaluation Frameworks
Module Two: 2a Logic Models and Evaluation Frameworks Video

07:09
Module Two: 2b Introduction to Logic Models Reading Resource
Module Two: 2c Evaluation Framework Planning Template
Module Two: 2d Case Study – Building a Logic Model for a Student Support Program
Module Two: 2e Logic Model Development Assignment
Module Two: 2f Module Summary & Reflection – Connecting Inputs to Outcomes
Module Two: 2g Logic Models and Evaluation Frameworks Quiz

Module Three – Collecting and Analyzing Data for Evaluation
Integrating qualitative and quantitative methods for holistic insights.

Module Three Overview — Collecting and Analyzing Evaluation Data

01:49
Module Three: 3a Collecting and Analyzing Evaluation Data Video

07:53
Module Three: 3b Quantitative and Qualitative Data Strategies Reading Resource
Module Three: 3c Data Collection and Analysis Planning Worksheet
Module Three: 3d Case Study – Measuring the Impact of a First-Year Seminar
Module Three: 3e Data Analysis Summary Assignment
Module Three: 3f Module Summary & Reflection – Using Evidence to Tell the Story
Module Three: 3g Collecting and Analyzing Evaluation Data Quiz

Module Four – Communicating Findings and Engaging Stakeholders

Module Four Overview — Communicating Findings and Engaging Stakeholders
Module Four: 4a Communicating Findings and Engaging Stakeholders Video

07:43
Module Four: 4b Strategies for Reporting and Visualization Reading Resource
Module Four: 4c Stakeholder Communication Plan Template
Module Four: 4d Case Study – Turning Data into a Compelling Narrative
Module Four: 4e Evaluation Reporting and Communication Assignment
Module Four: 4f Module Summary & Reflection – From Results to Action
Module Four: 4g Communicating Findings and Engaging Stakeholders Quiz

Module Five – Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement

Module Five Overview — Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement

02:05
Module Five: 5a Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement Video

07:42
Module Five: 5b Institutional Effectiveness and Continuous Improvement Reading Resource
Module Five: 5c Continuous Improvement Planning Template
Module Five: 5d Case Study – Embedding Evaluation into Institutional Practice
Module Five: 5e Institutional Improvement Plan Assignment
Module Five: 5f Module Summary & Reflection – Leading the Culture of Evidence
Module Five: 5g Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement Quiz

Final Section – Summary, Evaluation & Certificate

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Course Content

Program Evaluation & Institutional Effectiveness

Copyright and Usage Guidelines

Course Overview

Module One – Assessment vs. Evaluation: Understanding the Distinction Conceptual clarity and why both matter for institutional effectiveness.

Module One Overview — Assessment vs. Evaluation: Understanding the Distinction

Module One: 1a Assessment vs. Evaluation: Understanding the Distinction Video

Module One: 1b Distinguishing Assessment and Evaluation Reading Resource

Module One: 1c Comparison Framework Worksheet

Module One: 1d Case Study – When Assessment Becomes Evaluation

Module One: 1e Assessment vs. Evaluation Reflection Assignment

Module One: 1f Module Summary & Reflection – Integrating Evidence and Impact

Module One: 1g Assessment vs. Evaluation: Understanding the Distinction Quiz

Module Two – Logic Models and Evaluation Frameworks Identifying inputs, outputs, and outcomes using evaluation planning tools.

Module Two Overview — Logic Models and Evaluation Frameworks

Module Two: 2a Logic Models and Evaluation Frameworks Video

Module Two: 2b Introduction to Logic Models Reading Resource

Module Two: 2c Evaluation Framework Planning Template

Module Two: 2d Case Study – Building a Logic Model for a Student Support Program

Module Two: 2e Logic Model Development Assignment

Module Two: 2f Module Summary & Reflection – Connecting Inputs to Outcomes

Module Two: 2g Logic Models and Evaluation Frameworks Quiz

Module Three – Collecting and Analyzing Data for Evaluation Integrating qualitative and quantitative methods for holistic insights.

Module Three Overview — Collecting and Analyzing Evaluation Data

Module Three: 3a Collecting and Analyzing Evaluation Data Video

Module Three: 3b Quantitative and Qualitative Data Strategies Reading Resource

Module Three: 3c Data Collection and Analysis Planning Worksheet

Module Three: 3d Case Study – Measuring the Impact of a First-Year Seminar

Module Three: 3e Data Analysis Summary Assignment

Module Three: 3f Module Summary & Reflection – Using Evidence to Tell the Story

Module Three: 3g Collecting and Analyzing Evaluation Data Quiz

Module Four – Communicating Findings and Engaging Stakeholders

Module Four Overview — Communicating Findings and Engaging Stakeholders

Module Four: 4a Communicating Findings and Engaging Stakeholders Video

Module Four: 4b Strategies for Reporting and Visualization Reading Resource

Module Four: 4c Stakeholder Communication Plan Template

Module Four: 4d Case Study – Turning Data into a Compelling Narrative

Module Four: 4e Evaluation Reporting and Communication Assignment

Module Four: 4f Module Summary & Reflection – From Results to Action

Module Four: 4g Communicating Findings and Engaging Stakeholders Quiz

Module Five – Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement

Module Five Overview — Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement

Module Five: 5a Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement Video

Module Five: 5b Institutional Effectiveness and Continuous Improvement Reading Resource

Module Five: 5c Continuous Improvement Planning Template

Module Five: 5d Case Study – Embedding Evaluation into Institutional Practice

Module Five: 5e Institutional Improvement Plan Assignment

Module Five: 5f Module Summary & Reflection – Leading the Culture of Evidence

Module Five: 5g Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement Quiz

Final Section – Summary, Evaluation & Certificate

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Module One – Assessment vs. Evaluation: Understanding the Distinction
Conceptual clarity and why both matter for institutional effectiveness.

Module Two – Logic Models and Evaluation Frameworks
Identifying inputs, outputs, and outcomes using evaluation planning tools.

Module Three – Collecting and Analyzing Data for Evaluation
Integrating qualitative and quantitative methods for holistic insights.