Evaluation
The purpose of conducting an evaluation is to garner feedback from conference attendees, to be used by subsequent year hosts in planning and executing a successful conference. It is critical to capture feedback on all encompassing events and items that translate from one community college host to the next. This may include:
- Specific sessions and speakers
- Meals and breaks
- Facilities
- Accommodations
- Transportation
- Schedule and timing of events
- Auxiliary meetings
- Golf
- Tours and activities
- Pre-conference communication and information
- Registration and materials
- Entertainment
- Signage
- Parking
- General comments
Evaluations can be given to attendees at the close of the conference to complete prior to leaving, or to be returned via mail by a stated deadline. Evaluations can also be administered online through a variety of providers (SurveyMonkey, Zoomerang, etc.), where attendees are sent a follow-up e-mail after the conference and given a link to complete the survey online within a given timeframe. By utilizing an online tool, results are often tallied automatically and summary information is easily published.
Evaluation Summary:
2010 – IVCC
2011 – DMACC