Build-A-Bridge: Ex-Post Group
Rosy Briones Cleasha Brown Brian Gilmore Welton O Neal III
Background:
• BuildaBridge Institute is a educational program
that teaches the knowledge and skills necessary for using arts in community service.
• 7 stated goals for all institute participants • Several ways to participate: Full Certificate Program, Institute, 24 month Educational Program, International Component
Purpose of the Evaluation
• Assess the effectiveness of the BuildaBridge training
program to meet seven stated goals for all participants
• Collect qualitative data on the impact of the training program on respondents
• Explore options for expanding and improving the program through online classes and a scholarship program
• Reconnect with past participants and invite them to the ten year anniversary
Survey Implementation • • • • • •
For the evaluation, a survey was developed and implemented by both Build-ABridge and the evaluation group The survey consisted of 40 questions divided into various sections A variety of question formats: demographic, yes/no, five point likert scale, and open-ended Web based survey created through survey monkey and emailed to 324 alumni Respondents received an initial request and two reminders to complete the survey Sections included: Respondent demographics; current work; implementation of 7 BuildaBridge goals; online classes; scholarship fund and other support; the ten year anniversary.
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Data Results: Chart VII
Data Results: Statement: The information I gained through BuildaBridge could be taught in an online format: Answer Choices
Response Percent
Response Count
Strongly Agree
10.5%
4
Agree
52.6%
20
Neither Agree nor Disagree
26.3%
10
Disagree
13.2%
5
Strongly Disagree
0%
0
answered question
38
skipped question
9
Q: How likely would you be to participate in online seminars or courses offered by BuildaBridge? Answer Choices
Response Percent
Response Count
Very Likely
23.7%
9
Likely
39.5%
15
Neutral
26.3%
10
Unlikely
7.9%
3
Very Unlikey
2.6%
1
answered question
38
skipped question
9
Data Results: Q: How likely would you be to recommend the online trainings or courses to others? Answer Choices
Response Percent
Response Count
Very Likely
29.4%
10
Likely
50.0%
17
Neutral
17.6%
6
Unlikely
2.9%
1
Very Unlikey
0%
0
answered question
34
skipped question
13
Q: How likely would you be to contribute to a scholarship fund for future BuildaBridge participants? Answer Choices
Response Percent
Response Count
Very Likely
14.3%
5
Likely
31.4%
11
Neutral
40.0%
14
Unlikely
11.4%
4
Very Unlikey
2.9%
1
answered question
25
skipped question
12
Data Results: B.A.B. Success Feedback Q: Overall, how satisfied are you/were you with the BuildaBridge training or education you received? Answer Choices
Response Percent
Response Count
Very Satisfied
74.5%
35
Somewhat Satisfied
21.3%
10
Neither Satisfied nor Disatisfied
4.3%
2
Somewhat Dissatisfied
0%
0
Very Disatisfied
0%
0
answered question
47
skipped question
0
Rate your agreement with the following statement: I found the skills I learned at BuildaBridge to be useful. Answer Choices
Response Percent
Response Count
Very Likely
64.3%
27
Likely
28.6%
12
Neutral
7.1%
3
Unlikely
0%
0
Very Unlikey
0%
0
answered question
42
skipped question
5
Data Results: Success-Comments
• • • • • •
Q: What one statement would you use to describe the BuildaBridge training? Interactive, challenging, fun, network-friendly. ! The BuildaBridge training is in-depth, interactive, and continues to develop your interest beyond the classroom into the real life. ! A dynamic, engaging, creative training that opens your mind to being innovative and excited about using the arts in transformation. ! Very interesting and enjoyable. ! The training was powerful and life changing. !
Data Results: Success-Comments • • • • • •
Q: What did you find most beneficial about the BuildaBridge program? Having an education background meant I had a lot of academic programming to forget when I entered the program. The most beneficial thing I took away from the program was an emphasis on the holistic development of learners. The awareness that there are needs that can be fulfilled through the arts. on site participation - the buildabridge classroom experience at the shelter. the training, the network of people passionate about the same thing as me. It was a non-judgemental environment that promoted the creative process.
Recommendations for B.A.B.
• • • •
The online course participation- make less complex, and not as challenging as the regular training. (alumni found it to be challenging) To increase more scholarship donations: provide more social events and follow-up with alumni. Provide additional workshops within B.A.B. programs Provide more interactive ways of training and engaging the artist.
Future Survey Recommendations
• Create separate surveys out of the one that was just administered to focus on specific needs
• Alumni Retention • Program Satisfaction • Special Event Feedback