For educators and campus staff
University of Minnesota Extension's evaluation learning team has designed several opportunities for you to consider.
Evaluating long-term outcomes of the Minnesota Woodland Steward program
- Host: Kristina Cibuzar; Presenter: Anna Stockstad
- Nov. 6, noon - 1 p.m.
- Add this event to Google Calendar or join on Nov. 6 via Zoom.
The University of Minnesota Extension’s Minnesota Woodland Steward program aims to improve the health and resilience of Minnesota’s family forests through an intensive stewardship curriculum and direct participant engagement with landowner service providers. To evaluate long-term outcomes and impacts of this program on family woodland owners in Minnesota, we first administered a longitudinal survey to all past participants in 2024, followed by a survey in 2025 to track yearly outcomes. We found that nearly all survey respondents implemented stewardship practices after taking the course (95%) and worked with a natural resource professional in some capacity, such as asking questions (58%), getting a stewardship plan written (52%), and accessing cost-share funds (30%).
Leveraging GIS in evaluation work
- Host: Hyunjun Kim; Presenters: U-Spatial
- Nov. 18, 11 a.m. - noon
- Add this event to Google Calendar or join on Nov 18 via Zoom.
GIS are powerful mapping tools that transform our data into dynamic, visual stories, helping us see patterns, identify community needs, and reveal our collective impact across Minnesota. This session will explore how GIS can enhance program planning, evaluation, and communication, enabling us to make more strategic, data-driven decisions. Discover how to better visualize your work and communicate its value to stakeholders, funders, and the communities we serve.
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