Table 2 lists the quality indicators and criteria for strategy implementation. We thoughtfully assess programs, make decision makers aware of what we've accomplished, and take appropriate follow-through action. Useful assessment provides empirical grounding for judging results and deciding what to do next. Consequently, program actors link assessment questions to important decisions. Assessment questions form the basis of evidence plans.
Evidence specifies data quality.
Sunset assessment requires balanced evidence about multiple program levels from multiple sources, and changes in problem indicators. Follow-through recognizes the active nature of sunset. It's important to communicate what we learned, fulfill our public accountability responsibility, and initiate next steps. The program quality indicators were shared with Extension faculty and partners. Extension partners indicated that the quality indicators clarified what they should expect from MES and what questions they should ask about Extension programs to enhance program effectiveness.