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Visitor's Evaluation Of The ACA Standards Process

Would you please help us to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the Standards visit process in which you have just taken part.  This information will be used by the Standards Committee members to improve the process.

Your Name Date of Visit
Were you?  Lead Visitor  2nd Visitor  Other
Camp Camp Director
 
Before the Visit:
1. Did you make the arrangements for the visit in a timely fashion?
  Yes  No
2. Did you discuss program areas, modes of operation, and other pertinent issues related to the visit with the camp director prior to the day of the visit?
  Yes  No
3. Did the camp participate in the written documentation workshop or did you schedule a previsit with the director?
  Yes  No
   
The Visit:
4. Did you have adequate opportunity to learn about the camp’s history, philosophy, program goals, operation, and modes of the camp?
  Yes  No
5. Did you request and receive a complete tour of camp with interest shown in all areas - site, buildings, program, and maintenance?
  Yes  No
6. Were all the program areas observed?
  Yes  No
  If no, what activities or areas were not observed and why?
7. Did you have the opportunity to meet and interview staff?
  Yes  No
  Campers?
  Yes  No
8. From your perspective, what was the impact of the visit on campers and staff?
  Positive  Negative  Minimal Impact  No Impact
  Please explain
9. Were required written materials:
  Reviewed  Selectively reviewed  Not reviewed by you or your co-visitor at the onsite visit
  Were written materials well prepared?
  Yes  No
  Please explain
10. How long did the visit take?
  4 hours or less  5-7 hours  8-10 hours  more than 10 hours
  Was this timeframe what you expected?
  Yes  No
11. Was there any thing you felt particularly uncomfortable about during the visit?
  Yes  No
  Please explain
12. Did you make the director aware of the scoring and reporting process?
  Yes  No
13. Were you confident handling the score and comment forms?
  Yes  No
  Please explain:
14. Please rate the performance of your co- visitor in each area using a scale from 1-5 (1 being low and 5 being high)
  Name:
 
Communication skills Knowledge of Standards
Observation skills Use of score form
Compliance decisions Ability to handle disagreements
Sensitivity Friendliness
Professionalism Objectivity
Knowledge of ACA Fairness
Resourcefulness Positive attitude
Tactfulness    
15. What suggestions do you have for the Standards Committee to consider that might improve the Standards process including the training programs (Standards Course, Associate Visitor Course, Visitor Update Course)?
 
16. How many times have you participated in a Standards visit?
  1-2 times  3-5 times  6-10 times  more than 10 times
17. Would you recommend the camp director (or other camp staff) as a future Standards Visitor? Why or why not?
 
 

 

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