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Healy, Margaret A. – New Directions for Student Services, 2000
Discusses the program evaluation process as a critical step in effective program planning. Highlights how a systematic collection of data allows programmers to gather evidence of how programs help students meet their learning objectives and fulfill institutional goals. Also discusses how the results of program evaluation can inform the next…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Educational Objectives, Higher Education, Organizational Objectives

Thomas, William Bud – New Directions for Student Services, 1979
Focuses on what can be done when a program fails. What are the causes for failure? What elements must be considered in the decision process? What strategies can be employed to recycle resources into more productive activities? What alternatives are available to aid in program repair or rejuvenation? (Author)
Descriptors: Administrators, Failure, Higher Education, Needs Assessment

Keating, Lou Ann; Barr, Margaret J. – New Directions for Student Services, 1979
This chapter reviews the major themes of the entire volume entitled "Establishing Effective Programs." The volume is written by and for the student services programer and is concerned with better managing, implementing, and evaluating programs on campuses. An annotated bibliography of additional references is included. (LPG)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, College Environment, Higher Education, Program Administration