PDEC Function
Supports Faculty in Programming
- teaches in-service education programs
- assists and organizes needs assessment surveys
- conducts situational analyses using socio-demographic data
- provides guidance in implementing educational programs
- develops publications and how-to handouts on programming
Assists with Strategic Planning
- teaches faculty to develop and use strategic plans
- assists with monitoring the accomplishment of strategic plans
Supports Faculty in Evaluation
- teaches in-service education programs
- assists and organizes evaluation surveys
- identifies impact measures and guides impact studies
- develops publications and how-to handouts on evaluation
Enhances Program Quality
- coordinates county program reviews
- uses evaluation data for marketing programs to key stakeholders
Maintains State Accountability Data and Assists With Assessing and Implementing Programming Strategies
- coordinates UF/IFAS evaluation and accountability efforts
- designs and assembles POW & ROA databases
- analyzes management data to assess organizational performance
- coordinates the preparation of accountability reports
- designs frameworks for long-range planning
- supports program design and interdisciplinary research teams
- researches new model and strategies for accountability systems
