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PROGRAM EVALUATION REPORT
Formal Evaluations from the 2005 participants of the International Business Institute for Community College Faculty and some of their selected testimonials.
How this report was compiled:
Participants were asked to rate the quality of the programs, speakers, accommodations, and facilities on a five point scale from excellent to poor. Thirty-one evaluations were collected and found complete enough to be included. Where a participant circled two or more answers for a giving question, the more conservative answer was used. Where a participant neglected to answer a particular question, he or she was removed from the sample.
Selected Testimonials
"Speakers were experts in their field who brought up to date knowledge to the course."
"This is an excellent program. Unique for community college faculty and expertly organized. Also, there is an open and friendly atmosphere created which adds to the learning and networking value."
"Attending this institute is a huge boost to faculty enthusiasm. By its very nature, it is an intellectual elixir that, if taken as directed, can produce wonderful results!"
Overall evaluation of the Institute
93% of the respondents rated this component as "excellent" or "very good."
Selected Questions and Responses
Q1) Did the presentations and materials provide you with the knowledge and resources you need to internationalize general business courses and/or develop international business courses and what changes would you recommend in this component?
- The presentations and materials were very good and informative. I have many ideas that will aid in our internationalization effort.
- Yes, after the sessions I feel very qualified to internationalize my traditional course. Nothing was left out!
- My expectations were exceeded.
- Yes, presenters were experts in their fields.
Changes:
- We could use a business exchange. Perhaps more infusion on collaboration with others. The presenters should stay for the meals so we can chat and glean more info.
- Would have liked more practical exercises/applications to do with students.
Q2) Did the small group sessions help you to apply the information you received to designing general business courses and/or the development of international business courses?
- Yes. More of them are needed. More hands on, less lecture.
- Good discussion i.e. small groups, well facilitated.
- Yes, I found the exchange of information excellent.
Q4) What did you like best about the Institute?
- This is an excellent program. Unique for community college faculty and expertly organized. Also, there is an open and friendly atmosphere created which adds to the learning and networking value.
- This was the most informative and well coordinated institute that I have attended.
- Speakers were experts in their field who brought up to date knowledge to the course.
- Really great expertise with the presenters.
- Variety of topics covered and meeting people from across the country. Knowledgeable speakers - new resources.
- Extremely well organized. Hosts so very hospitable. Networking. Books are very well done and useful.
Q5) What did you like least about the Institute?
- Lots of sitting. It's difficult to sit for so long.
- Too long - could be a bit shorter - 1 day less.
- Lack of coffee until mid morning, great expertise with poor communication skills (only a few)
Q8) Additional comments?
- Thank you for all your help in making this conference a success! There is a lot of "behind the scenes" work needed to put something like this together and MSU Broad School of Business has done a fantastic job! What a professional organization.
- Would recommend to any/all faculty.
- Thank you for allowing me to attend. Overall, it was extremely worthwhile and I learned a lot!
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