Hi there PDL Cohort - 

Looking forward to seeing you in the morning.  There will be coffee and a light breakfast available.  We will be there around 8am.  Feel free to come as you are ready - we'll get started for real at 9am.

Agenda for tomorrow includes:

Focus: Module 2 (Needs Assessment), Needs Assessments, cohort exchange, and practical planning.

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Focus: Module 2 (Needs Assessment), Needs Assessments, cohort exchange, and practical planning.

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9:00–9:15 – Welcome Back & Check-In

Brief recap, partner share: “One thing that stuck with me from yesterday” – Think – Pair - Share

9:15–10:00 – Module 2 Launch 

Present the concept of “need,” key methods, and common pitfalls. Roll the Die 3X and consider the options… Anchoring Needs Assessment… Review bulletin

10:00–10:15  Break

Refreshment and recharge.

10:15–11:00 – Literature Review to Assist with Needs Assessments

Tom Ottaviano, Mann Library Librarian

11:00–12:00 – Interactive Gallery: Needs Assessment Techniques

Stations on surveys, interviews, reach, and focus groups

12:00–1:00 – Lunch + Dialogue

Networking lunch with optional table topics.

1:00–2:00 – Apply It: Planning for Your Project

Begin writing or drawing needs assessment plans.  Complete Topic 2.

2:00–2:30 – Gallery Walk: Peer Feedback

Feedback via sticky notes on peers’ draft plans.

2:30–2:50 – Final Reflections

What questions remain? What feels clear now?

2:50–3:00 – Next Steps & Close

Review module schedule and assignments. Closing thank you.