TY - JOUR
T1 - Food and nutrition extension programs
T2 - Next generation impact evaluation
AU - Mullins, Janet
AU - Chapman-Novakofski, Karen
AU - Franck, Karen
AU - Olson, Beth
AU - Serrano, Elena
AU - Townsend, Marilyn S.
AU - Wong, Siew Sun
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2015 Extension Journal, Inc.
PY - 2015
Y1 - 2015
N2 - Grassroots stakeholder input results in relevant and timely Extension programs, but presents a challenge for performance measurement using common indicators. A balanced approach to program evaluation and reporting that is adequately valid and reliable while honoring the Extension culture of service is most likely to be successful. This article reviews recent advances in evaluation methodology of food and nutrition programs. It further describes how this evidence base informs the current set of national Extension program outcomes and indicators. Evaluation work is an essential step in documenting the public value of Extension programs.
AB - Grassroots stakeholder input results in relevant and timely Extension programs, but presents a challenge for performance measurement using common indicators. A balanced approach to program evaluation and reporting that is adequately valid and reliable while honoring the Extension culture of service is most likely to be successful. This article reviews recent advances in evaluation methodology of food and nutrition programs. It further describes how this evidence base informs the current set of national Extension program outcomes and indicators. Evaluation work is an essential step in documenting the public value of Extension programs.
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M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84946409747
SN - 1077-5315
VL - 53
JO - Journal of Extension
JF - Journal of Extension
IS - 4
M1 - 4FEA1
ER -