Sample of Evaluation Projects
Completed
School of Nursing, Dalhousie
University (ongoing)
Four diploma nursing programs previously offered through teaching
hospitals and the degree nursing program offered by Dalhousie
University have been merged. This evaluation will assess both the
learning outcomes of the program and the appropriateness of the
collaborative arrangements for offering nursing education.
Agricultural Institute of Canada and
4 Atlantic Provinces� Institutes
of Agrology
A learning needs assessment, using surveys, was carried out to
advise provincial Institutes of Agrology on a program of continuing
education.
Medical Society of Nova Scotia and
Dalhousie University
A learning needs assessment of all physicians in Nova Scotia was
conducted using surveys and focus groups. The information was used to
advise the University on changes in a program of continuing education.
Medical Services Branch, Health Canada
and School of Nursing, Dalhousie University
This assessment on the appropriateness of the training provided by
the Community Health and Outpost Nursing Program for its intended
communities was conducted through community visits and survey of
graduates and employers.
Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences
Centre and Nova Scotia Department of Health
This survey assessed employer satisfaction with two distance
education post RN programs.
Maritime School of Social Work,
Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
Racism awareness workshops were evaluated to determine the
appropriateness for students as well as to advise on the potential
to offer the workshops in other settings.
Saint Mary�s University, Halifax, NS
A formative evaluation of a distance education course for community
college teachers was conducted using surveys, observations and
interviews to advise on distance education practice.
Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie
University
A formative evaluation of a computer aided instruction program for
medical students was conducted through observation of and interview
with students.
Human Resource Development Canada and
the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Culture
This case study research and report preparation for 6 program sites
of a federal provincial research project on school-to-work transition
advised curriculum planning on the topic.
Disabled Persons Commission and Nova
Scotia Department of Community Services
A consultation with disabled persons and advocacy organizations was
designed, facilitated and reported in preparation for
federal-provincial negotiation to revise the Vocational
Rehabilitation for Disabled Persons Act.
Vocational Rehabilitation for Disabled
Persons Program, Nova Scotia Department of Education and Culture
This research gathered information through focus groups with users
in Nova Scotia as well as by telephone interview with government
agencies and consumer groups across Canada. The research advised
Nova Scotia�s design for this federally funded programs.
North End Community Health Centre,
Halifax, NS
A review was conducted to determine the efficiency and effectiveness
of a dental clinic as well as its role within the Health Centre and
within the community.
Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
A review was conducted to determine the role of the University in
research concerning health care reform initiatives.
Maritime School of Social Work,
Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
Focus groups were held with students to gather views on diversity
as it related to school policy, curriculum and classroom practice.
Avalon Centre, Halifax, NS
A review of this Centre which provides services for survivors of
sexual abuse contributed to a strategic planning process for the
Centre.
NB Council of Hospital Unions, New
Brunswick
This review examined the impact of health care reforms on small
communities in New Brunswick.
Developed and delivered workshops on
evaluation for:
� Halifax Regional Municipality
� Workers� Compensation Board
� Shearwater Family Services
� Department of Education and Culture
� Nova Scotia Conference on Family Literacy
� Nova Scotia Residential Agencies Association
Chaytor Educational Services has �standing� to teach program
evaluation for the Government of Nova Scotia and to provide
evaluation services to the New Brunswick Department of Health and
Community Services.
