News
News items related to the Shaping Outcomes Continuing Education Project are listed below in reverse chronological order.
9.01.2008 New Team Members
Welcome Shellie Rich and Sabrina (Brie) Kramer, new Graduate Assistants. Shellie will be serving as the Project Coordinator, providing administrative support. Brie will be providing Technical and Participant Support, answering computer-related questions for instructors and participants, as well as maintaining the Shaping Outcomes Website. Both can be reached by email at outcomes@iupui.edu or by phone at (317) 278-2385.
6.1.2008 Shaping Outcomes Approved for Continuing Ed in more states!
Shaping Outcomes has been approved to provide continuing
education/professional development credits to librarians in Indiana, Iowa,
Nebraska and Texas. In Florida, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming, no approval is required and so we
will provide contact hour verification.
Applications have been submitted to several other states and are pending
approval. For more information, or to inquire about the status of approval
for your state, send your inquiry to outcomes@iupui.edu.
4.21.2008 IMLS Highlights Strengths and Benefits of Shaping Outcomes
In a recent press release, the Institute of Museum and Library Services wrote "Museum and library professionals are encouraged to participate in Shaping Outcomes, a low-cost online course on outcomes-based planning and evaluation (OBPE)." IMLS goes on to say that "Upon completing the course, museum and library professionals will be able to:
- Communicate program benefits to the community
- Determine which programs to expand, support, or replicate
- Promote partnerships and collaboration
- Attract new funding sources
- Show the human impact of museum and library programs
- Articulate the purpose of their program clearly and open channels for healthy discussion of key issues
- Produce grant proposals with data showing what a difference their institutions are making in the community
- Measure effectiveness of current programs
2.07.2008 Shaping Outcomes Certified for Continuing Education Credits
In Indiana and Illinois, Shaping Outcomes has applied for and received state certification as a course to meet continuing educations requirements for educators. In addition, Columbus (OH) Public Schools has approved S.O. for continuing education requirements in that district. Applications to seven additional school districts have been submitted and are awaiting approval. Stay tuned ...
12.01.2007 Shaping Outcomes Continuing Education
New courses will be offered beginning January 7, 2008. Check our course schedule for further details.
9.15.2007 New Team Members
Welcome Melissa Moster and Todd Vandenbark, the new Graduate Assistants brought on to help Shaping Outcomes move into its "Continuing Education" phase. Melissa will be serving as the Project Coordinator, providing administrative support. Todd will be providing Technical and Participant Support, answering computer-related questions for instructors and participants, as well as maintaining the Shaping Outcomes Website. Both can be reached by email at outcomes@iupui.edu, or by phone at (317) 278-2385.
8.15.07 - Shaping Outcomes Into the Future
Shaping Outcomes will be offered as librarian continuing education with the assistance of a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Indiana University School of Library and Information Science, Indianapolis, is pleased to announce that they will offer the Shaping Outcomes course, beginning in January 2008, primarily to library professionals. The course, accessible from any state and library type, will teach participants the skills needed to design project evaluation suitable for LSTA and other library grant sources. Individual or team participants will pay a fee of $150 for instructor interaction and certificate of completion/skill attainment; IMLS scholarship funds will be available. More information in the Fall of 2007.
