Therefore, a collaborative approach was adopted, in which evaluators request input from the counseling centers and invite evaluatees reactions to the observations of the evaluation team. Examination of materials such as written mission statements, objectives, monthly and annual reports. The evaluation team wanted to learn as much as possible about the center before the on-site review. Preparation of suitable review forms. Counselors and administrators had an opportunity to see various forms and select the ones they felt would be most helpful.
Evaluators meet to discuss findings and plan the recommendations.
Preliminary report of the evaluation team sent to the career counseling center for comments and to correct any inaccuracies. This report contained information on the eight areas for review identified earlier. Final report sent to the career counseling center. On-site visitation by the review team to discuss the recommendations and possible ways of implementing the recommendations. The evaluation team found that helping clients, counselors and administrators become more comfortable talking about themselves and their career counseling was of great value in getting a better picture of what the counselors were doing and what clients were receiving or expecting.