Author ORCID Identifier
Paul A. Hill https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2119-4739
Abstract
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Rural Utah Data Symposium, an event designed to address data-driven decision-making among rural leaders. The symposium features expert-led presentations on the rural economy, healthcare, housing, mobility, broadband, and wellbeing. Data were collected through an online exit survey with a 67% response rate (n = 35). Attendees rated presentation quality, learning outcomes, and overall satisfaction. Findings show high ratings and positive learning outcomes, demonstrating the symposium’s value in empowering informed decision-making. Recommendations include increasing interactivity among attendees, broadening content scope, and expanding statewide representation to further support data utilization in rural Utah.
Recommended Citation
Hill, P. A.
(2026).
Bridging Gaps in Data Utilization: An Evaluation of the Rural Utah Data Symposium.
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly, 6(1).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59620/2995-2220.1101
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