Evaluating Continuing Education Needs and Program Effectiveness Using a Survey of Virginia's SHARP Logger Program Participants

Authors

• Scott M. Barnett, Virginia TechFollow
• M Chad Bolding, Virginia techFollow
• John F. Munsel, Virginia TechFollow

Volume

50

Issue

1

Abstract

Virginia's SHARP logger program is a Cooperative Extension program currently providing training to over 1,500 loggers, foresters, and others. We conducted a mail survey of SHARP loggers to characterize program participants, assess programming needs, and evaluate program effectiveness. Results indicate a diverse group of participants in terms of education and occupation. Responses illustrated a need for diverse continuing education class topics and formats. Sixty-two percent of participants reported making changes to their operation as a result of attending SHARP logger trainings. The most commonly reported changes included improvements in safety and implementation of BMPs for water quality.

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Recommended Citation

Barnett, S. M., Bolding, M., & Munsel, J. F. (2012). Evaluating Continuing Education Needs and Program Effectiveness Using a Survey of Virginia's SHARP Logger Program Participants. Journal of Extension, 50(1), Article 25. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.50.01.25