Policy Evaluation and Analysis |
Instructor: Dr. Gary T. Henry Description: Policy evaluation and analysis produce evidence intended to influence policymaking. Just as there are many types of evaluation, policy analysis is conducted in different ways and for different purposes. One type of policy analysis--scientific policy analysis--has much incommon with policy evaluation. Both usually involve an independent assessment of the social problem that is to be addressed through government action and an assessment of the costs and consequences of relevant policy alternatives. Another type of policy analysis is labeled professional and is intended to have more direct short-term influence on policy, often using data from previous evaluations and extrapolating results to a new setting. Advocacy policy analysis selectively uses data to make a case for pre-determined policy position.This course will explore the types of policy analysis and the types of evaluation that are most likely to be influential in the policy process. Participants will develop major components of a professional policy analysis and design a policy evaluation. In addition, the class will focus on the development of a communication strategy for a policy evaluation. Certificates: CAEP IIA.f and CQEM III.L |