• Conducting Community Needs Assessments
• Tuesday, February 23 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  Northwestern Michigan College, University Center, room 5
  Kevin Woods, Owner & Principal Consultant, Woods Consulting
  Pam Evans, NorthSky Planning Consultant
  Fee: $40, includes continental breakfast & lunch
• Join us as we outline a practical approach to conducting community needs assessments, including the steps, tools, and data sources. We’ll discuss how to set up a research approach, project team, evaluate consultants, and manage the research process. We’ll also review data collection tools: surveys, intercept studies, focus groups, interviews and other assessment approaches. The day will include plenty of time for questions and interactive exercises using some of the tools we’ll share. Entry to advanced-level practitioner.

Coming from the east on M 72:Turn left at the Acme Stoplight onto US 31. At the 7th light, just past the NMC main campus, turn left onto Garfield Avenue. At the 6th light turn right onto South Airport Road. At the 3rd light turn right onto Cass Road. The NMC University Center sign is on the right, about 1/2 mile from the light.

Coming from the south on M-37/US 31: Head north on M-37/US 31 into Traverse City to the large intersection at South Airport Road (near the Grand Traverse Mall). Turn right onto South Airport Road. At the 3rd light turn left onto Cass Road. The NMC University Center sign is on the right, about 1/2 mile from the light.

Coming from the north on Grandview Parkway: Turn left on Cass Street. Continue on Cass through 4 lights and around large curve. The University Center sign is on the left.

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