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Revised Schedule:10-31-06
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Introduction to Course |
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Monday
September 11, 2006 |
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Workgroups, Partnerships & Organizational Contexts |
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Monday September 18, 2006 |
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- Pawlak & Vinter (2004). Chapters 1 & 2
- Bridman, R. (2003). Bridging public-private partnerships in a case study of housing and employment training for homeless youth. Canadian Journal of Urban Research, 12(2), 205-231.Electronic Copy Available at WMU Libraries.
- UW Extension - Planning Matrix for Identifying a Diverse Advisory Committee
- (Supplementary Reading) Williams, B. (2001). Accomplishing cultural competence in youth development programs. Journal of Extension, 39(6). Available on-line at http://www.joe.org/joe/2001december/iw1.html.
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Initiating a Planning Project |
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Monday September 25, 2006 |
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- Pawlak & Vinter (2004). Chapter 3.
- Andrews, A.B. (2004). Start at the end: empowerment evaluation product planning. Evaluation and Program Planning, 27(3), 275-285. Electronic Copy Available at WMU Libraries.
- NASW Code of Ethics - Ethical Principles
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- Guest Speaker: Sharon L. Anderson, PhD Community Investment Officer, Kalamazoo Community Foundation. "Pre-application" meeting.
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Problem Analysis |
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Monday October 2, 2006 |
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Needs Assessment - Theoretical Considerations |
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Monday October 9, 2006 |
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Needs Assessment - Techniques |
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Monday October 16, 2006 |
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Program Logic Models |
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Monday
October 23, 2006 |
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- W.K. Kellogg Foundation Logic Model Guide (PDF File)
- United Way of America Outcome Measurement Resources
- Unrau, Y.A. (2001). Using client exit interviews to illuminate outcomes in program logic models: a case example. Evaluation and Program Planning, 24(4), 353-361. (PDF File)
- (Supplementary Reading) Hernandez, M. (2000). Using logic models and program theory to build accountability. Education and Treatment of Children, 23(1), 24-40. Electronic Copy Available at WMU Libraries.
- (Supplementary Reading) Kaplan, S.A., & Garrett, K.E. (2006). The use of logic models by community-based initiatives. Evaluation and Program Planning, 28, 167-172. Electronic Copy Available at WMU Libraries.
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Program Goals and Objectives |
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Monday
October 30, 2006 |
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- Pawlak & Vinter (2004). Chapter 5.
- Moxley, D.P., & Manela, R.W. (2001). Expanding the conceptual basis of outcomes and their use in the human services. Families in Society, 82(6), 569-577. Electronic Copy Available at WMU Libraries.
- Setting SMART Objectives
- Goal Setting Tips at mygoals.com
- (Supplementary Reading) Courtney, M.E., Needell, B., & Wulczyn, F. (2004). Unintended consequences of the push for accountability: the case of national child welfare performance standards. Children and Youth Services Review, 26(12), 1141-1154. Electronic Copy Available at WMU Libraries.
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Program & Grant Proposals |
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Monday November 6, 2006 |
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Program Design |
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Monday November 13, 2006 |
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- Pawlak & Vinter (2004). Chapters 6-7.
- Cohen, B.J. (2002). Alternative organizing principles
for the design of service delivery systems. Administration in Social Work, 26(2), 17-38. Electronic Copy Available at WMU Libraries.
- Diversity Programming University of Delaware (Res Life) Example
- Client-Centered Services Assessment (PDF)
- Evidence-Based and Model Programs
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Management Information Systems and Program Fidelity |
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Monday November 20, 2006 |
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- Carrilo, T. (2005). Management information systems: Why are they underutilized in the social services? Administration in Social Work, 29(2), 43-61. Electronic Copy Available at WMU Libraries.
- Cash, S.J., & Berry, M. (2003). Measuring service delivery in a placement prevention program: An application to an ecological model. Administration in Social Work, 27(3), 65-85. Electronic Copy Available at WMU Libraries.
- Mowbray, C.T., Holter, M.C., Teague, G.B., & Bybee, D. (2003). Fidelity criteria: Development, Measurement, and Validation. American Journal of Evaluation, 24(3), 315-340. Electronic Copy Available at WMU Libraries.
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Budget & Staffing |
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Monday November 27, 2006 |
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- Guest Speaker: David P. Artley, Director, Office of Resource Development, Kalamazoo County Government will speak on the topic of "How budgeting affects program planning and program design."
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Peer Review Day |
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Monday December 4, 2006 |
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- Each student will be alloted a limited time to present his/her program design to the class who will act as reviewers and give feedback.
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- Web CT Assignment (Optional)
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Student
Presentations |
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Monday
December 11, 2006 |
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- Student
Presentations at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. 151 S. Rose St. Kalamazoo, Michigan. Start time: 5:30 pm.
- Final Paper: Program Plan Proposal
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