Glenn D. Israel

0000-0002-1328-0262

Clients' Experience with FCES: Widespread Satisfaction Tempered with Suggestions for Improvement

Glenn D. Israel and Tiffany Henderson

The Road to Recovery #6: Evaluating Virtual Strategies to Build Community Capacity and Resilience

Cody Gusto, Colby Silvert, John Diaz, and Glenn Israel

The Savvy Survey #17: Reporting Survey Findings

Milton G. Newberry, III, Jessica L. O'Leary, and Glenn D. Israel

The Savvy Survey #6e: Understanding How Question Type Impacts Future Analysis

Colleen E. Gariton and Glenn D. Israel

The Savvy Survey #7: Formatting Questionnaires

Jessica L. O'Leary and Glenn D. Israel

Evaluation Situations, Stakeholders & Strategies

Glenn Israel, David Diehl, and Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez

Capturing Change: Comparing Pretest-Posttest and Retrospective Evaluation Methods

Jessica L. O'Leary and Glenn D. Israel

The Road to Recovery #4: Evaluating Virtual Techniques to Reach Clientele and Promote Equity

Colby Silvert, Cody Gusto, John Diaz, and Glenn Israel

The Savvy Survey #15: Survey Responses and Data Entry

Milton G. Newberry, III, Jessica L. O'Leary, and Glenn D. Israel

Using Focus Group Interviews for Planning or Evaluating Extension Programs

Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez and Glenn D. Israel

The Savvy Survey #6b: Constructing Open-Ended Items for a Questionnaire

Jessica L. O'Leary and Glenn D. Israel

The Savvy Survey #18: Group-Administered Surveys

Glenn D. Israel and Jessica L. O'Leary

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Special Handling==

Phases of Data Analysis

Glenn D. Israel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. This document outlines the phases of data analysis for evaluating Extension programs, emphasizing the importance of tailoring the process to available resources and evaluation rigor. It covers steps such as screening data for errors, selecting key impact indicators, measuring and testing changes, comparing participant groups, and elaborating program impacts using statistical techniques. The goal is to enhance the credibility of findings and improve program effectiveness through rigorous analysis and collaboration among Extension professionals. Original publication date September 1992. 

The Savvy Survey #11: Mail-Based Surveys

Glenn D. Israel and Jessica L. O'Leary

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Client Satisfaction, Perceived Service Quality and Benefits from Extension’s Information

Mallory L. Cotter and Glenn D. Israel

This study explores the effect of Extension program area on the perceptions of clientele regarding their overall satisfaction and benefits of services provided by Extension. Written by Mallory L. Cotter and Glenn D. Israel, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication; 5 pp.

The Savvy Survey #8: Pilot Testing and Pretesting Questionnaires

Anil Kumar Chaudhary and Glenn D. Israel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Special Handling==

Reporting Clientele Contacts in Workload

Diane D. Craig and Glenn D. Israel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Special Handling==

The Savvy Survey #6d: Constructing Indices for a Questionnaire

Anil Kumar Chaudhary and Glenn D. Israel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Special Handling==

The Road to Recovery #5: Self-Assessment of Virtual Facilitation to Build Trust

Colby Silvert, Cody Gusto, John Diaz, and Glenn Israel

This fifth publication in the Road to Recovery series discusses how Extension professionals can evaluate techniques to build trust when facilitating virtual programming. Specific recommendations are provided addressing concerns about short- and long-term virtual trust, inclusion techniques, Zoom fatigue, and cybersecurity.

The Savvy Survey #5: The Process for Developing Survey Questions

Glenn D. Israel and Jessica L. O'Leary

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Special Handling==

The Savvy Survey #3: Successful Sampling

Jessica L. O'Leary and Glenn D. Israel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Special Handling==

Successful Grantsmanship: Infusing Evaluation Best Practices into Proposals

Glenn Israel, Jaclyn D. Kropp, David C. Diehl, Conner Mullally, and Sebastian Galindo

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Special Handling==

Identifying and Meeting the Needs of Extension's Target Audiences

Laura A. Warner, Glenn D. Israel, and John M. Diaz

This document provides an overview of the concept of target audiences as it relate to Extension education, and briefly presents concepts of audience analysis and educational content selection. In contrast to the general population, a target audience is comprised of people who can take some explicit action to help solve an identified problem addressed by an Extension program. Additionally, a target audience is sometimes the people who are affected most by that problem. An understanding of the concept of target audiences paired with intentional selection of appropriate educational activities and content can support an impactful Extension program.

4-H Archery Leader Guide: Basic and Advanced Levels, Ages 8–18 Years

Julia S. Kelly, Matt Benge, and Glenn Israel

The purpose of this guide is to provide a resource for archery leaders that includes reflection, application and evaluation with the activities. Written by Julia S. Kelly, and published by the Florida 4-H Youth Development Program, UF/IFAS Extension, June 2023.

The Savvy Survey #1: Introduction

Jessica L. O'Leary and Glenn D. Israel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Special Handling==

Sampling the Evidence of Extension Program Impact

Glenn D. Israel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Special Handling==

The Savvy Survey #10: In-Person-Administered Surveys

Glenn D. Israel and Jessica L. O'Leary

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Special Handling==

Raising the Quality of Extension Reporting: An Evaluation Leadership Team Model

Colleen Gariton, Alexa Lamm, Glenn Israel, and David Diehl

This new 5-page article reviews the Evaluation Leadership Team (ELT) model. This article provides more detail about the model, possible ways to implement this model in the Extension system, and potential impacts of implementing this model. If this model is implemented, it could help streamline and standardize evaluation in Extension through the creation of more standardized evaluations and templates by ELT members within priority groups. This could have huge ramifications for Extension across the country. With standardization, they will be able to better assess their impact and the programming provided, as well as to prove their worth to their stakeholders and the public. Written by Colleen Gariton, Alexa Lamm, Glenn Israel, and David Diehl and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.

What Is an Extension Program?

Glenn D. Israel, Peyton Beattie, Michelle Atkinson, Melinda Souers, and Matt Benge

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Academic audience(s).

The Savvy Survey #9: Gaining Institutional Review Board Approval for Surveys

Colleen E. Gariton and Glenn D. Israel

Getting IRB approval for your survey can seem like a daunting task to many people in academia and Extension. This new 4-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication discusses what the IRB is, when and how to get IRB approval for a survey, getting informed consent, and where to get help for Extension professionals wanting to perform research or publish findings from surveys they have completed. Written by Colleen E. Gariton and Glenn D. Israel.

The Savvy Survey #13: Online Surveys

Glenn D. Israel and Jessica L. O'Leary

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Special Handling==

Elaborating Program Impacts through Data Analysis

Glenn D. Israel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. This document explains how to analyze Extension program impacts using multivariate statistical techniques. It outlines phases of data analysis, including identifying data errors, assessing changes in impact indicators, and examining relationships between program participation and outcomes. The paper emphasizes the role of contextual variables in clarifying or distorting program effects and introduces concepts such as spurious, conditional, distorter, and suppressor relationships. By incorporating these variables, evaluators can avoid misleading conclusions and improve the validity of their findings. Publication date: September 1992.

The Savvy Survey #2: Using Surveys in Everyday Extension Programming

Jessica L. O'Leary and Glenn D. Israel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Special Handling==

Characteristics of Small Farm Operators in Florida: Economics, Demographics, and Preferred Information Channels and Sources

Steven A. Gaul, Robert C. Hochmuth, Glenn D. Israel, and Danielle Treadwell

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Farm Economics, entrepreneurship, and management

The Savvy Survey #6a: General Guidelines for Writing Questionnaire Items

Jessica L. O'Leary and Glenn D. Israel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by ==Special Handling==

The Savvy Survey #6c: Constructing Closed-Ended Items for a Questionnaire

Jessica L. O'Leary and Glenn D. Israel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Special Handling==

The Savvy Survey #16: Data Analysis and Survey Results

Milton G. Newberry, Jessica L. O'Leary, and Glenn D. Israel

Continuing the Savvy Survey Series, this fact sheet is one of three focused on working with survey data. In its most raw form, the data collected from surveys do not tell much of a story except who completed the survey, partially completed it, or did not respond at all. To truly interpret the data, it must be analyzed. Where does one begin the data analysis process? What computer program(s) can be used to analyze data? How should the data be analyzed? This publication serves to answer these ques

The Savvy Survey #12: Telephone Surveys

Glenn D. Israel and Jessica L. O'Leary

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Special Handling==

The Savvy Survey #4: Details in the Design

Glenn D. Israel and Jessica L. O'Leary

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Special Handling==

The Savvy Survey #14: Mixed-mode Surveys

Glenn D. Israel and Jessica L. O'Leary

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Special Handling==

Logic Model Basics

Glenn D. Israel, Matt Benge, and Peyton N. Beattie

WC106 explains what logic models are and provides steps for creating a basic logic model.

Using Logic Models for Program Development

Glenn D. Israel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.