360-Degree Evaluations: A New Tool in Extension Programming

Authors

Ken Culp, University of KentuckyFollow
Julie Brown, University of KentuckyFollow
Chanda Hall, University of KentuckyFollow
Kelly McDonough, University of KentuckyFollow
Kim Ragland, University of KentuckyFollow
Cathy Weaver, University of KentuckyFollow
Kim Whitson, University of KentuckyFollow

Volume

47

Issue

3

Abstract

Evaluation is an important component of Extension programs. To elicit the most effective data, 360-degree evaluations have emerged, where multiple individuals are surveyed to evaluate the performance of volunteers and their programs. These tools should be used to assist the volunteer to perform closer to potential and to help Extension accomplish its goals and more effectively involve volunteers. Extension professionals can utilize 360-degree evaluations to evaluate camp staff, campers, agents, and volunteers. 4-H club leaders can be evaluated in the same manner. These evaluations allow agents to improve the program and to perfect volunteer position descriptions.

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Recommended Citation

Culp, K., Brown, J., Hall, C., McDonough, K., Ragland, K., Weaver, C., & Whitson, K. (2009). 360-Degree Evaluations: A New Tool in Extension Programming. The Journal of Extension, 47(3), Article 22. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol47/iss3/22