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Item 2001 Survey of Older Minnesotans: Results and Technical Report.(Minnesota Center for Survey Research (MCSR), 2001) Minnesota Center for Survey ResearchItem Assessing Transportation Needs on Indian Reservations. Final Report.(1993) Anding, Thomas L.; Fulton, R. EvanItem Educational needs assessment of tree and woodland programs in Minnesota: results from a 2020 study(2021-02) University of Minnesota Extension ForestryThe interests of current and potential participants are essential in determining which educational programs are offered by outreach and Extension organizations. In October 2020, the University of Minnesota Extension Forestry team gathered responses to an educational program needs assessment survey, receiving a total of 314 respondents. The most popular topics identified in the survey were woodland management, wildlife, and tree and plant identification. Not surprisingly, respondents preferred virtual learning formats during the COVID-19 pandemic. When asked about learning preferences after COVID-19 pandemic ends, the most preferred class format was a field day. These findings will inform future tree and woodland educational programs in Minnesota. The survey also revealed opportunities for new programs focused around topics such as managing woodlands for wildlife, the history of Minnesota forests, and the impacts of climate change to Minnesota forests.Item Executive Summary Presented to the School of Public Health: Information Needs Assessment of Public Health Researchers(2017-09) Hunt, Shanda; Bakker, CaitlinA needs assessment was conducted by the University of Minnesota Libraries of School of Public Health faculty researchers. Qualitative analyses revealed unique information science needs, some misunderstandings, and a wealth of challenges. Librarians offered potential solutions to improve research processes.Item Front-end Study of User Preferences to Guide the Design of One Extension Website(University of Minnesota Extension, 2012-10) Shimek, Sarah; Meyer, Nathan; Ernst, JulieExtension programs are increasingly developing online education infrastructure, including substantial investments in creating interactive websites for target audiences. Front-end assessment of user preferences is one approach that Extension staff can use to ensure usability of these websites. A model study for the University of Minnesota Extension Driven to Discover: Authentic Inquiry through Citizen Science project (D2D) utilized structured interviews to assess preferences of a purposeful sample of nine potential users for a website. the website aims to connect professional scientists and adult leaders to strengthen authentic inquiry among youth members of citizen science research teams. Through an inductive coding approach to qualitative analysis, eleven primary themes and forty-nine associated sub-themes emerged from the participant responses, and were used to categorize research results and recommendations to guide the website design. In general, participants responded favorably to the creation of a proposed website to support inquiry work with youth, and saw potential for the site to facilitate connections with scientists. They reported interest in aspects of the proposed website that would support inquiry science through resources and tools, and help establish connections with professional scientists. Several participants expressed skepticism about the social networking features of the proposed website given the barriers of time, access to internet at project sites, and the extensive networking opportunities available either in-person or through existing social networking sites. Recommendations are being used to guide specific modifications to improve the planned website design. Moreover, the study approach proved effective and efficient for project staff, and positive for interview participants.Item Harrison Neighborhood Needs Assessment, A Community-Based Project for Neighborhood Improvement Planning(1985) Campbell, Candace; Schersten, PaulItem An Information Science Needs Assessment of School of Public Health Researchers at the University of Minnesota: Summary Report(2017-08-04) Hunt, Shanda L; Bakker, Caitlin JItem Minnesota Housing Partnership Report(2002) Cason, ToryItem The Salvation Army Needs Assessment(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2021) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Ye, Daniel; Palmquist, BenItem Tracking Quality of Life in Two Harbors, Minnesota(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2007) Skurla, James A; Jacobson, Jean; Slegh, David; Linde, Nicholas; Lovisolo, Joseph; Jafri, Syed; Almquist-Minko, VickieThe UMD Labovitz School's Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) was asked by The Quality of Life Initiative of the Two Harbors Area Fund to deliver a written report covering BBER's recommendations for Two Harbors.Item Item Ute Mountain Ute Tribe: Five-Year Transportation Development Plan.(1992) Anding, Thomas L. et al.