HELP Evaluation Project, Spring 2008: Evaluation Report

Abstract

The Hawaii English Language Program (HELP) Evaluation Project has endeavored to gather information regarding (1) why students generally choose to come to HELP; (2) why students specifically choose to come to HELP relative to other programs; and (3) whether student expectations are met. The primary source of data came from students directly (both past and current HELP students), but an effort was made to gather data from a wide variety of stakeholders, program experts, clients and institutional documentation. Findings are offered to assist HELP identify attractive aspects of the program, as well as areas needing improvement, inform recruitment efforts and guide development of the program.