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Session Title: Putting it All Together: Integrating Evaluation Components to Create a Comprehensive Statewide Evaluation

Panel Session 832 to be held in Royale Conference Foyer on Saturday, November 10, 1:50 PM to 3:20 PM

Sponsored by the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health TIG

Chair(s):

Tiffany payday loan  Comer Cook payday loan ,  University of Wyoming,  tcomer@uwyo.edu

Discussant(s):

Laura payday loan  Feldman payday loan ,  University of Wyoming,  lfeldman@uwyo.edu

Abstract: The University of Wyoming's Survey & Analysis Center (WYSAC) integrated a variety of assessments to evaluate Wyoming's Tobacco Prevention and Control Program and its components. This panel will focus on how WYSAC combined the assessments to create a comprehensive statewide evaluation. Specifically, the panel will discuss the following topics: the collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to the establishment of smoke-free environments in Wyoming; the administration of surveys to measure attitudes concerning tobacco-related policies; and the surveillance of Wyoming's tobacco consumption and prevalence. Ultimately, the panel will elaborate on how WYSAC incorporated these various evaluation components to create a comprehensive statewide evaluation that provides useful information for individual communities and state government.

Administering Surveys to Assess Attitudes Russ payday loan  Miller payday loan ,  University of Wyoming,  russmllr@uwyo.edu Russ Miller will present on WYSAC's administration of surveys to measure attitudes concerning tobacco-related policies. Mr. Miller has five years of combined professional experience in survey research, call center supervision, and program evaluation. He has worked on numerous projects involving the development of instruments and administration for surveys, such as the Wyoming's Youth Risk Behavior and Prevention Needs Assessment surveys, as well as a nationwide telephone survey for the Department of the Interior's new recreational pass. His presentation will focus on the ability of survey research to indicate citizens' attitudes and how such attitudes contribute to the overall scheme of an evaluation project.

Evaluating Outcomes Related to Prevalence Shannon payday loan  Williams payday loan ,  University of Wyoming,  swilli42@uwyo.edu Shannon Williams will present on WYSAC's surveillance of the outcomes related to tobacco consumption and prevalence. Ms. Williams has a master's degree and is currently working toward her Ph.D. in Applied Statistics and Research Methods. Previous to her work on the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, she worked on a report for the Colorado Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Her presentation will focus on how to measure behavior and how such measurements fit into an inclusive evaluation. Ms. Williams will also discuss collecting, analyzing, and reporting prevalence data to monitor program progress.

Analyzing Policy Tiffany payday loan  Comer Cook payday loan ,  University of Wyoming,  tcomer@uwyo.edu Tiffany Comer Cook will present on WYSAC's collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to the establishment of smoke-free environments in Wyoming. Ms. Comer Cook is the project coordinator for Wyoming's Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Evaluation. In addition to Tobacco Control and Prevention, Ms. Comer Cook has experience with multiple evaluation projects, including evaluations of Wyoming Drug Courts and Wyoming's Prisoner Reentry Program. Her presentation will focus on evaluating existing smoke-free policies and the capacity for evaluation data to promote future policies.