Constructing the Evaluation of Program Logical Model to the Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration in Higher Education

Abstract

The ”theory-based evaluation” is highly recommended and virtually plays a pivotal role among all sorts of evaluation theory modes (Tseng Shu-hui, 2004) amidst the current evaluation differentials. This should be attributed to the primary reasons that the theory-based evaluation science is oriented to substantial knowledge & expertise as the confrontation methodology (Donaldson, 2007). By means of renewal, verification and simplification, it gradually takes shape cross-domain and practical theories to be applicable to diversified, comprehensive and multifaceted evaluation for further range of development and learning to provide macro-range alternative guidelines to be followed with. Where with the unique evaluation philosophy of evaluation, it is extensively applicable to Sociology and Management Science and such relevant research programs, including engineering, medicare, biotechnology, education, human resources and social services (Chen, 2003). At the moment, universities and colleges shoulder the sacred mission of developing and nurturing high-caliber professionals and experts, knowledge innovation and transmission (Tang Yao, Chen Chun-hao, 2003). How shall we make maximum utilization of knowledge to revitalize the society and economy? The answer to this question virtually becomes a key guidepost for all countries concerned to enhance competitive edge. In an attempt to infuse new momentum to develop a brand new future for universities, the academic and research institutions both in and out of the government invariably launch cooperation among academic fields and industries. Those key authorities notably Ministry of Education, National Science Council, Ministry of Economic Affairs have worked out and submitted a variety of academic & industrial cooperation programs, with added omentum to bring in resources to help enterprises transform themselves, especially over the past five years so as to develop solid RD 2. Input Evaluation; 3. Process Evaluation and 4. Product Evaluation. On the grounds of the theory-based evaluation mode concept, it expands the ”subsequence of target groups,” “input,” ”process” (Activities-Strategies) and ”product” (short-term product-long-term product). Further with input into varied evaluation views based on varied styles of academic & industrial joint venture programs, it looked into the effectiveness and future development of the academic & industrial joint venture programs. In the future, it will further skip old fashioned thoughts toward cooperation instead of competition to even up scarcity and superabundance to underline the strength in academic & industrial joint venture programs. Also on the grounds of theory-based evaluation, it repositions the impulse of academic & industrial joint venture programs to assure effective integration and utilization of resources concerned. Through the incessant innovation of new businesses and the vitality and competitive edge so incurred, the schools, industries and entire society will outperform the established targets and go beyond the current myth. It is firmly believed that through such profound efforts into the very deep grounds, the evaluation of academic & industrial joint venture programs will demonstrate the blueprints of the thoughts more definite and practicable.