Hispanic Forum Evaluations

Hispanic Forum Evaluation

37% of all Hispanic Forum participants completed evaluation forms.

Question #1
How effectively did the Forum meet the following objectives set for it?

> Share information, generate interest, and raise awareness

> Forge new partnerships and establish new channels of communication

> Develop potential strategies
(Of the 41 evaluations)

70% believed the Forum was "Effective"

30% believed the Forum was "Somewhat Effective"

Question #2

How satisfied are you with the outcomes of the Forum?

52% indicated they were "Satisfied"

41% indicated they were "Somewhat Satisfied"

1 person - "Neither Satisfied Nor Unsatisfied"

1 person – "Somewhat Unsatisfied"

1 person - "Unsatisfied"

Question #3

How likely are you to do something with the model strategies generated by this Forum?

69% - "Likely"

27% "Somewhat Likely"

1 person – "Neither Likely nor Unlikely"

1 person – "Unlikely"

Question #4
Should a dialog continue after this Forum? Should the Forum be held again next year?
*94% believe that a dialog should continue and that Forum should be held again next year.
General Comments:

Hispanic Forum was a first step in a long process.

Dialog must continue.

Broaden participation to include additional Stakeholders.

Need a commitment from EPA.

Need one initiative with a defined goal.

Sub-Groups need to be merged on some issues.

FULL Travel scholarship money essential for CBO’s.

Simultaneous interpretation a must for non-English speaking participants.

Need a 5-year strategy.

Invite laborers to illustrate personal experiences, success stories, and personal hardships.

Broaden issues focus.

Forum was too short – more time for dialog, networking, sub-group discussions.

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