Sebastian Galindo

0000-0002-4061-773X

Evaluation Situations, Stakeholders & Strategies

Glenn Israel, David Diehl, and Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez

Using Focus Group Interviews for Planning or Evaluating Extension Programs

Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez and Glenn D. Israel

Water Conservation and Extension Participants: An Interesting Synergy

Laura A. Warner, Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez, and Anil Kumar Chaudhary

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Urban Water

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==

SMART Objectives

David C. Diehl and Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Qualitative Inquiry in Practice: Different Approaches to Qualitative Research and a Practical Guide to Selecting One

Arati Joshi, Sebastian Galindo, Dharmendra Kalauni, Caitlin E. Lunzmann, and Shane T. Michael

Qualitative Inquiry in Practice is a series of publications providing an overview of qualitative research and its application. This second publication in the Qualitative Inquiry in Practice EDIS series presents an overview of six common approaches to qualitative research and provides practical examples that can help you identify the best approach for your study. Written by Arati Joshi, Sebastian Galindo, Dharmendra Kalauni, Caitlin E. Lunzmann, and Shane T. Michael, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2025.

Identifying Key Community Leaders to Assess Extension Programming Needs

Laura A. Warner and Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez

This article describes the process of identifying key leaders to support an Extension professional’s needs assessment activities through interviews.

International Volunteering: #1 What It Is and How to Apply

Renzo Ceme Vinces, John Diaz, Sebastian Galindo, and Pablo Lamino

This first EDIS publication in the International Volunteering series offers valuable insights and recommendations on volunteerism and its best practices in international settings. It provides guidance on identifying and applying to various opportunities that align with the target audience’s interests and goals. Written by Renzo Ceme Vinces, John Diaz, Sebastian Galindo, and Pablo Lamino, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, January 2026.

Qualitative Inquiry in Practice: Introduction to Qualitative Research

Dharmendra Kalauni, Arati Joshi, Caitlin E. Lunzmann, Sebastian Galindo, and Shane T. Michael

This publication provides a brief overview of qualitative research to a broader audience including Extension professionals, students, early-career researchers, educators, and many others. Details on the sampling process, research methods, and data analysis process in qualitative research will be explained in the upcoming Ask IFAS publications in the Qualitative Inquiry in Practice series. Written by Dharmendra Kalauni, Arati Joshi, Caitlin E. Lunzmann, Sebastian Galindo, and Shane T. Michael, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, March 2025.

An Interview Guide for Assessing Change, Innovation, and Risk Management within the Food System in Response to COVID-19

David Outerbridge, Christa D. Court, Laura Birou, Catherine Campbell, Sebastian Galindo, Eyrika Orlando, Fritz Roka, and Kelly Wilson

Extension professionals were, and in many cases still are, heavily involved in assessing how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted agribusiness operations and the broader food system. This publication describes the process that a core project team of Extension professionals and researchers from the University of Florida and Florida Gulf Coast University followed to design and implement an interview guide to harmonize the collection of such information from food system businesses in Florida. We discuss benefits of this method, tools that improved efficiency during implementation, and considerations for others who might want to modify and use this interview guide in their own state or region. 

Building Impactful Extension Programs By Understanding How People Change

Laura A. Warner, Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez, and Michael S. Gutter

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

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

If you want to conduct a needs assessment or program improvement, then you may ask an open-ended question or have a closed-ended question that uses a rating scale of the issues. This publication will briefly look at how the intent of a survey affects which types of questions should be asked and how the data can be analyzed to help address this intent.

The Savvy Survey #7: Formatting Questionnaires

Jessica L. O'Leary and Glenn D. Israel

Capturing Change: Comparing Pretest-Posttest and Retrospective Evaluation Methods

Jessica G. O'Leary and Glenn D. Israel

The Savvy Survey #15: Survey Responses and Data Entry

Milton G. Newberry, III, Jessica L. O'Leary, 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.

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

Glenn D. Israel and Tiffany Henderson

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

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 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==

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==

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.

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 #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==

Determining Sample Size

Glenn D. Israel

Perhaps the most frequently asked question concerning sampling is "What size sample do I need?" The answer to this question is influenced by a number of factors, including the purpose of the study, population size, the risk of selecting a "bad" sample, and the allowable sampling error. This paper reviews criteria for specifying a sample size and presents several strategies for determining the sample size.

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==

Using Logic Models for Program Development

Glenn D. Israel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.