OSC 2007 Evaluation Report

2007 OSC Readiness Training Program Evaluation Report
Case Studies
Instructors: Greg Ham, EPA Region 3
Earl Liverman, EPA Region 10
Michelle Rogow, EPA Region 9
Heath Smith, EPA Region 7
Greg Weigel, EPA Region 10
David Williams, EPA Region 7
This course described sites where OSCs have worked. Response projects included an abandoned
chemical manufacturing plant, a landfill fire, a major pesticide release, an illegal hazardous materials
disposal site, a train derailment, and an oil spill response. Presentations were fast-paced and incorporated
audience interaction. These cases were of great value to new OSCs as well as those with substantial
experience.
This course was recommended for RSC staff.
Participation and Average Grade
Number of Participants Who
Pre-registered
Number of Participants Who
Signed Course Roster
Number of Evaluation
Forms Submitted
Average
Grade
78 52 29 4*
* The grade displayed is the average of the grades provided on the evaluation forms, where
1 = Poor, 2 = Fair, 3 = Good, 4 = Very Good, and 5 = Excellent.
Summary of Evaluation Results
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Overall, the presentation
of the course was
appropriate for my level
of experience.
The content of the
course is relevant to my
job responsibilities.
The course had a good
balance of lecture
material, visual aids,
case studies, and
discussion time.
The handout materials
were clear, legible, and
helpful.
The course materials will
be useful as a reference
for my job.
This course should
continue to be offered at
future training programs.
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree N/A
The pie chart below illustrates the percentages of students for the training course by job title. EPA OSCs
and other regional removal and emergency response support staff represented 72 percent of the students.
Fifteen members of the RSC attended this course.
C-32 Comments about Individual Training Courses