About the Presenter
Rhonda Hardy is a life-long artist and community organizer focusing on African American culture and communities. Rhonda is a textiles artist and is president of her company Rhonda Hardy Designs. She also has a long professional history of community development initiatives in the Chicagoland area and was a Community Development educator for the University of Illinois. Her mission is to enlighten cultural pride through art and involvement with the community.
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Workshop Presentation by Rhonda Hardy
An artist understands the specific terms required to create a successful work of art – color, texture, form, originality, and timeliness. Practitioners of community-based programs also need an understanding of the basic terms of a program plan design. This presentation will introduce terms such as vision, mission, goals, indicators, and outcomes, which must be used to create "a work of art," a successful and sustainable program. The presentation will focus on industry-approved outcome-based program evaluation models such as the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and others. The purpose is to equip attendees with a basic understanding of key program development concepts that are measurable for the community, organization, and funders. The educational workshop will also explore how practitioners interpret these terms to create their own personal and professional development plans.
