Tips for Writing Measurable Goals, Objectives, and Impact Statements for FADs

Tips for Writing Measurable Goals, Objectives, and Impact Statements for FADs Allison Nichols WVU Extension Service

Goals • Declarative statement • Short and concise • Positive • Framework for the objectives

Objectives • Specific • Who (target population) • What (action/activity) • Measurable • Amount of change expected • Achievable • With resources and constraints • Realistic • Based on the scope of the program • Time-phrased • Timeline for objective to be met

Impact Statements • Methodology for measurement • Evidence of accomplishment of objectives • Products • Emphasize the results of your program, not what you do

Teaching, Research, or Service • Scholarship should occur in each area. • One objective may include efforts in one area, all three areas, or a combination of two.

Teaching (T) • Direct teaching with clients • Development of educational material • Mentoring • Determining educational content of workshops • Not arranging the logistics of training sessions • Products of teaching could be: • Educational materials that do not require extensive research and peer review • Evaluations of teaching

Research (R) • A systematic investigation of a research or evaluation question using appropriate research methodology • A review of existing literature and/or educational materials which results in a new product • Products of research may be: • A curriculum or other educational piece • A report disseminated to stakeholders • A presentation at a local or national conference • An article published in a journal or book

Service (S) • Working on a collaboration or partnership • Taking a leadership role in a group or committee • Arranging workshops and training sessions • Offering assistance in your specialty area • Products of service can include • Outcomes of group work • Establishment of collaborations, partnerships • Completion of workshops • Evaluations from workshops you organized

For more information • Visit the WVU Extension website for more information on FADs and the definitions of teaching, research, and service. • http://intranet.ext.wv.edu/empres.htm#p&t

Examples of FAD Goals and Objectives • Disclaimer • · These are examples only and are not meant to be used verbatim in you FAD. • · Percentages or numbers used in these example objectives are not necessarily based in reality. • · The examples are based upon real-life FADs from Family and Health faculty.

Types of Goals and Objectives • ·Leadership • · Health and Nutrition • · Financial Literacy • · Family • · Family and Health Unit or Team • · Childcare • · Diversity and Pluralism • · Community Relations and Awareness

Exercise • Divide into groups. • Take one group of goals and objectives listed above. • Create a logic model based upon the activities, goals, and objectives listed under the title of group. • Report back to the whole group.

Situation Inputs Outputs Short-term out-comes Learning Medium out-comes Behavior Long-term out-comes Condition I am the Liaison with the CEOS clubs in my county. As such, this year, I will lead an effort to do a needs-assessment of club strengths and weaknesses. I will also assist in determining recommendations for a promotional campaign and will distribute promotionalmaterials. 2 CEOS clubs 40 CEOS members One FCS agent Needs assessment Training materials Training session for 40 CEOS to learn how to do a needs assessment Report containing information and recommendations based on needs assessment CEOS promotional activities Promotional materials produced and distributed CEOS group members learn how to do a needs assess-ment Accept-ance and follow-through of recomm-endations by club members CEOS members conduct a needs assess-ment CEOS members plan and conduct a promo-tional campaign Increase in CEOS member-ship of 5% Adults in my county become more effective leaders

Tips for Writing Measurable Goals, Objectives, and Impact Statements for FADs