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Publication Date: 2014
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Process Evaluation of a Teaching and Learning Centre at a Research University
Smith, Deborah B.; Gadbury-Amyot, Cynthia C.
Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, v39 n4 p427-442 2014
This paper describes the evaluation of a teaching and learning centre (TLC) five?years after its inception at a mid-sized, midwestern state university. The mixed methods process evaluation gathered data from 209 attendees and non-attendees of the TLC from the full-time, benefit-eligible teaching faculty. Focus groups noted feelings of inclusiveness because of the sole concentration on teaching. The survey found that attendees felt more positive about the value and effectiveness of the TLC than non-attendees, and no one on campus expressed negative feelings about its effectiveness. We discuss implications for future evaluation research.
Descriptors: Research Universities, Program Evaluation, Program Descriptions, Mixed Methods Research, Focus Groups, Participant Satisfaction, Teacher Centers, Faculty Development, Interviews, Content Analysis, Mail Surveys, Teacher Surveys, Statistical Analysis, Qualitative Research, Program Effectiveness
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Education Level: Postsecondary Education; Higher Education
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Language: English
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