Conducting a multi-faceted formative evaluation of the La Crosse regional Health Science Academy student education and engagement program

Abstract

This graduate project details the multi-faceted formative evaluation of the La Crosse regional Health Science Academy student education program, in which the author served as a preceptee. Guided by the identification and prioritization of the need which was identified in alignment with the program goals and objectives, a compendium of information was collected for retrospective data to develop key informant interviews, for the collection of prospective data. Based on secondary data and primary qualitative data provided by the key informant interviews, the author developed conclusions and recommendations for the program that were guided by the findings from both the primary and secondary data. It was the intent of the author to create an Executive Summary, to include identified potential areas of improvement and advancement that can be utilized in the future. The Executive Summary has been provided to Health Science Academy students, teachers, job shadowing mentors, stakeholders, general community members and prospective students interested in participating in the HSA.