Project Planning & Execution Flashcards
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When conducting a needs assessment for a new student assistance program, which data source provides the most direct evidence of student need?
Answer: Student self-report surveys combined with academic and attendance data
Triangulating student self-report with academic and attendance data captures both subjective experience and objective behavioral indicators of need.
A SAC is designing a 12-week substance use prevention program. Which scheduling approach best ensures maximum student participation?
Answer: Rotating session times across different class periods throughout the program
Rotating session times minimizes repeated loss of the same academic content for individual students while maintaining attendance.
Which element is MOST critical to include in a student assistance program logic model?
Answer: Clear links between program activities, outputs, and intended outcomes
A logic model's core function is to show how specific activities produce measurable outputs that lead to intended outcomes.
A SAC receives a grant requiring quarterly progress reports. Which action should be taken FIRST when a key program metric falls below the target threshold?
Answer: Notify the funder immediately and document a corrective action plan
Proactive funder notification with a documented corrective action plan demonstrates accountability and protects the grant relationship.
During program planning, a SAC identifies that school counselors and teachers hold conflicting views on student referral criteria. The BEST resolution strategy is to:
Answer: Convene a joint stakeholder meeting to establish consensus-based referral guidelines
Consensus-based criteria developed collaboratively increase staff buy-in and create consistent, fair referral practices.
Which SMART goal component is MISSING from this objective: 'The SAC will reduce student absenteeism by 15%'?
Answer: Time-bound
Without a deadline, the goal lacks a time-bound parameter, making it impossible to evaluate whether progress is on track.
A SAC is creating a Gantt chart for a semester-long peer mentoring initiative. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this tool?
Answer: To visually map task sequences, durations, and dependencies across the timeline
Gantt charts display task timelines and interdependencies, enabling project managers to track progress and identify scheduling conflicts.