Currently, the Student Leadership Institute implements both formative and summative evaluation measures. There are also two self-report questions that ask participants to describe their favorite part of the workshop and asks for any suggestions they have for changing the workshop. These workshop evaluation forms assist in performing a formative evaluation, in which information can be used to inform program coordinators and advisors of the progress of the workshops and the satisfaction of participation throughout the semester. In addition to workshop evaluations, an end of the semester evaluation survey is mailed to each participant at the conclusion of the workshops for each semester. The primary benefits for all involved are educational and cultural.
Educational benefits are a result of the specific training on leadership and management topics.
Workshops are also offered on social issues, political leadership, and community activism. The faculty, staff and administrators benefit from having the opportunity to work with student leaders and to learn about the issues these students are dealing with. In addition, the student participants learn to embrace other points of view on leadership, social and diversity issues. In all, our program also has the ability to connect leadership opportunities with course requirements and community service learning projects. Therefore creating partnerships and increasing collaboration between academic services and student services will improve overall services and opportunities afforded to students.