OSC 2007 Evaluation Report
OSC 2007 Evaluation Report
OSC 2007 Evaluation Report
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<strong>2007</strong> <strong>OSC</strong> Readiness Training Program <strong>Evaluation</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />
APPENDIX B<br />
Comments about the <strong>2007</strong> <strong>OSC</strong> Readiness Training Program<br />
This section of the report presents the written comments collected from the training program evaluation<br />
forms that were provided to each participant. A total of 169 training program evaluation forms were<br />
submitted. Similar observations have been combined and paraphrased. Comments submitted by a single<br />
respondent were not paraphrased and are presented verbatim.<br />
For some questions, participants were asked to respond by selecting from the following choices:<br />
• Strongly Agree<br />
• Agree<br />
• Disagree<br />
• Strongly Disagree<br />
When applicable, a pie chart illustrates the percentage of responses.<br />
Comments on how readiness training has helped to improve job performance........................................B-3<br />
General comments.................................................................................................................................B-3<br />
Comments related to networking ..........................................................................................................B-3<br />
Comments related to increasing knowledge and skill set .....................................................................B-3<br />
Comments related to training and presentations ...................................................................................B-4<br />
Comments on strengthening the knowledge and skills that are essential to<br />
successful job performance.................................................................................................................B-5<br />
General comments.................................................................................................................................B-5<br />
Comments related to specific courses and topics..................................................................................B-5<br />
Comments related to networking and building better partnerships.......................................................B-6<br />
Comments on recommending others attend the readiness training program when offered again.............B-6<br />
Comments on usefulness of the information provided in the morning plenary sessions ..........................B-7<br />
General comments.................................................................................................................................B-7<br />
Comments related to content of morning plenary sessions...................................................................B-8<br />
Comments related to improving plenary sessions.................................................................................B-8<br />
Comments related to future topics ........................................................................................................B-8<br />
Comments on networking successfully with others from around the country ..........................................B-8<br />
General comments.................................................................................................................................B-8<br />
Comments related to improving the network experience......................................................................B-9<br />
Comments related to state attendees ...................................................................................................B-10<br />
Comments on showcasing regional case studies, current tools, and resources available to<br />
removal and emergency responders..................................................................................................B-10<br />
Comments on selection of courses ..........................................................................................................B-11<br />
General comments...............................................................................................................................B-11<br />
Comments for new course topics........................................................................................................B-11<br />
Comments related to course development and instruction..................................................................B-11<br />
Comments related to RSC-targeted courses........................................................................................B-12<br />
Comments related to advanced-level training.....................................................................................B-12<br />
Comments on the organization of the training program..........................................................................B-12<br />
Comments on things to be done differently when returning to the job ...................................................B-13<br />
Comments on topics or courses which should be added .........................................................................B-17<br />
Comments on topics or courses which should be omitted.......................................................................B-19<br />
Comments on topics for which additional training or support is needed ................................................B-20<br />
B-1 Comments about the Training Program