Program Evaluation

The following evaluation language is REQUIRED for ALL sign-ins or registrations:

Your contact information is used to distribute a link to a follow-up survey and relevant program information. The short survey provides us the tools we need to grow and improve the quality of our program. We do not sell or share your contact info with anyone else. If you do not wish to receive the survey please email us at mgevaluation@ucanr.edu.

PowerPoint includes: 

• Instructions for use 
• 3 slide options with IRB approved images and text
• Speakers notes

PowerPoint includes: 

• Instructions for use 
• The 5 W's of evaluation (Who, What, Where, When & Why)
• Speakers notes

Program evaluation training took place on Sept. 6 & Oct. 11, and covered the following:

• Pilot findings 
• Process 
• Resources 

Watch the full recorded training webinar: http://bit.ly/2zj4adb. 
PDF version: http://mg.ucanr.edu/files/271818.pdf

Sample Elevator Speech:

During the training it was recommended that we create an “elevator speech” that you can use to verbally explain this evaluation to others. Below is an example of how you might discuss our evaluation. This is not required language, only an example.

“The purpose of this statewide evaluation is to better understand and show the impact of the UC Master Gardener Program. We all have stories to tell about our impact, but we often lack the data to back up these stories. In addition to having information about how many Californians we have reached, this evaluation will allow us to make conclusions about how our program’s efforts have impacted Californians’ gardening practices and their lives since their attendance at public education workshops and events. Findings from this evaluation will be shared with others, including current and future stakeholders which will help us to secure funding for our county’s program. We will also be able to use the data to discuss our program’s strengths and areas where we can improve. Together, we can make a difference and continue to have a great impact on our residents!”

Links to Sample Pilot Findings and Sample Impact Statement:

Each county will receive a report with findings on a quarterly basis, maps will be compiled annually. Also included is a sample impact statement which will also be filled in annually with statewide program data. Programs should feel free to use their quarterly county data to update an impact statement at any time.

• Pilot findings
• Interactive maps
• Sample of Impact Statement (Green Waste)