2003 Mercer County Leadership Academy
Final Evaluation
With the Mercer County Leadership Academy program now complete, we would like for you to
complete a final evaluation instrument. This survey will aid our planning committee in making
decisions to meet the needs of future participants. Your candid responses are needed. We
appreciate your time in answering these questions. Thank You! Please use the back of page for
any additional comments you wish to make.
Name ______________________________________________________
Selection
1.
A goal of the class selection is to put together a group with diverse backgrounds and interests. Do you feel this goal was
met in your class?
Yes ____ No ____ Comments ______________________________________________
2.
Did the backgrounds and experiences of participants:
Strengthen the group ____
3.
Weaken the group____
Did the other class members enhance your learning from the sessions?
Yes ____ No ____
Program Scheduling
1.
The two hours of time allotted for each program was:
Too Long ______
Too Short ______
Just Right ______
Attendance
If you were unable to attend one or more issue sessions, we would like to gather some information on why? Please be frank.
Check all that apply.
____ Out of Town
____ Sick
____ Business Conflict
____ No Interest in Topic
____ Already Informed in Area Under Discussion
____ Family/Personal Obligations
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Program Comments
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Which program(s) was/were most useful to you as a community leader?
Very Useful
Orientation & History of Mercer County
Personal Learning Styles
Leadership Exercise/Conflict Resolution
Project Planning & Management
Local Government
Local Economy/Economic Development
Health Care/Education
Dealing with Difficult Persons/Situations
Media/Community Responsibility
Graduation/Project Presentations
Jan. 10
Jan. 17
Jan. 24
Jan. 31
Feb. 7
Feb. 14
Feb. 21
Feb. 28
Mar. 7
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What has been the best aspect of this program?
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How will you apply what you have learned through this series?
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2.
Given the limited time available for programming, what do you feel should be emphasized? Please indicate which of the
following objectives are of high priority, medium or low priority?
High
Medium
Low
Focus on future direction for Mercer County
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Explore significant community ideas
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Identify those who plan, fund and make decisions
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Devote more time, or lengthen sessions, to include a social activity
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Provide a broad overview of each issue affecting the community
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Select single focus within a larger community issue
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Identify those who provide services
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Identify potential avenues for involvement
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Place emphasis on developing professional/personal skills
(such as meeting preparation, group process, planning
proposals, etc.) - include more special skills
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Place greater emphasis on participants sharing their input
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Devote more time to small group discussions
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Devote more time to individual and group study by participants
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3.
What suggested topics do you have for issue/skill sessions?
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4.
Which session(s) were your favorite and why?
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5.
If you added a topic to the agenda, what would it be?
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Please suggest prospective speakers and their area(s) of expertise (include yourself). Identify affiliations where possible.
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Community Involvement
1.
List up to three major volunteer activities you were involved with before the Mercer County Leadership Academy.
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2.
How did or will your level of leadership involvement with these programs/organizations/agencies change?
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3. Please describe your impressions of the group research project. What did you learn from the process of working on a
research project? How would you evaluate this process for the class?
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4. Please list 5 individuals who you believe should participate in next year s program (include name, community, place of
work and phone):
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6.
Are you interested in serving on the Mercer County Leadership Academy Advisory Board?
Yes ____ No ____
THANKS!!
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