Education Evaluations
Selected studies include:
Integrated Training Program
Evaluated the Integrated Training Program at Bow Valley College. Designed an evaluation framework, conducted an evaluability assessment, collected data from stakeholders in seven programs, and looked at enrolment challenges. BOW VALLEY COLLEGE, (2003-2008).
Patient Safety Case Study Project
Case studies were conducted at three units in a publicly owned and operated continuing care organization to explore issues of culture and language among paraprofessional workers, how these can affect the safety of their patients, and the implications for training. BOW VALLEY COLLEGE and CAREWEST, (2006-2007).
Retailer Services Evaluation
An evaluability assessment of retailer education regarding gaming equipment and products, and a process evaluation of three networks receiving that training. ALBERTA GAMING AND LIQUOR COMMISSION, (2006-2007).
Best Practices in Prior Learning Assessment (PLAR)
Documented best practices among Alberta's post-secondary institutions regarding prior learning assessment in order to inform policy development in this area. ALBERTA COUNCIL ON ADMISSIONS AND TRANSFER, (2004-2005). See: PLAR_Final_Report_May_11_2005.pdf
Stoney Nation Community Vision for Adult Education and Training
Conducted a needs assessment to explore the gap between current program offerings and the future direction community members desired for adult and post-secondary training; also prepared an action plan. STONEY NATION, (2000).
Evaluation of the Peer Counselling Program, Alberta Safe House
Conducted a longitudinal case study evaluation of a peer-counselling program in a home for older adolescents with severely narrowed lifestyle options. THE MUTTART FOUNDATION, (1993-1996). See: www.muttart.org
Families and Schools Together Canada (F&ST Canada)
Prepared multi-school analytical reports of F&ST evaluation data using standardized scales, questionnaires, and other program information for selected Canadian schools; conducted a process and outcome evaluation of a pilot project for Aboriginal F&ST. FAMILY SERVICE CANADA and CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICE OF CALGARY, (2002-2008). See: National Aggregate Report.pdf
