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May 17, 2010, 14:44
Program evaluation from Western Michigan University. Our organization is The Evaluation Center.
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May 20, 2010, 13:14
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- Site Map
May 18, 2010, 18:10
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- About
May 17, 2010, 13:40
Vision The Evaluation Center is committed to advancing the theory, practice, and utilization of evaluation through research, education, service, and leadership…
- Contact Us
May 18, 2010, 18:10
The Evaluation Center Western Michigan University 4405 Ellsworth Hall Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5237 eval-center@wmich.edu Phone: (269) 387-5895 …
- The Founders
June 8, 2010, 19:37
Dr. John Ramseyer John Ramseyer was head of the OSU School of Education in 1965. When the federal government began requiring that all school districts…
- The Ohio State Years
June 8, 2010, 20:05
James Adams James Adams was a principal from the Cincinnati/Covington area. He entered Ohio State's doctoral program in educational administration and…
- Contact Us
- Projects
May 17, 2010, 13:25
Past Projects
- Evaluation Center Projects
May 19, 2010, 17:57
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- Past Projects
May 19, 2010, 18:25
Current Projects
- Evaluation Center Projects
- Services
May 17, 2010, 13:37
Evaluation We have a long history of conducting program evaluation, policy analysis, needs assessments, cost analyses, feasibility studies, GPRA assessments,…
- Evaluation Cafe
May 17, 2010, 13:38
Check out the Spring 2012 Café schedule: Upcoming Evaluation Café Events The Evaluation Café takes place in 4405 Ellsworth Hall, at noon, on nearly…
- Evaluation Café Events 2010-2011
March 14, 2012, 22:09
Using Nonequivalent Dependent Variables to Reduce Internal Validity Threats: Rationale, History, and Examples from Practice Date: September 14th, 2010 Presente…
- Upcoming Evaluation Café Events
May 17, 2010, 21:44
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- 2002 - 2003
May 18, 2010, 19:25
January 22, 2003 Title: Shaping Stories to Fit Evaluation Issues Presenters: Dr. Robert Stake, Director, Center for Instructional Research and…
- 2003 - 2004
May 18, 2010, 19:46
September 8, 2003 Title: Combining "Needs Assessment Plus" with Theory-Based Evaluation: A Hawai`ian Excursion Beyond the Deficit Mode Presenter:…
- 2004 - 2005
May 18, 2010, 22:14
October 5, 2004 Title: The Rhetoric and Reality of Evaluation in Portugal Presenter: Dr. Irene Figueiredo – Instituto Politécnico do Porto,…
- 2005 - 2006
May 18, 2010, 22:42
September 14, 2005 Watch the video Title: Theory-Free Evaluation Presenter: Michael Scriven, Ph.D. – Professor of Philosophy, Associate Director…
- 2006 - 2007
May 18, 2010, 22:49
September 19, 2006 Watch the Video Title: The Latest Battle in the War over Research Designs for Establishing Causation Presenter: Michael Scriven…
- 2007 - 2008
May 18, 2010, 23:39
September 18, 2007 Watch the video Title: Evaluation of the Federal Railroad Administration's Confidential Close Call Reporting System …
- 2008 - 2009
May 18, 2010, 23:54
September 16, 2008 Watch the video Title: The New Metaevaluation Standards: Metaevaluation Joins Utility, Feasibility, Propriety, and Accuracy…
- 2009 - 2010
May 19, 2010, 11:42
September 15, 2009 Watch the video Title: Contemporary Trends & Movements in Evaluation: Evidence-Based, Participatory & Empowerment,…
- Evaluation Café Events 2011-2012
March 14, 2012, 22:10
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- Evaluation Café Events 2010-2011
- Checklists
May 17, 2010, 13:38
Evaluation Checklists This site provides refereed checklists for designing, budgeting, contracting, staffing, managing, and assessing evaluations of programs,…
- Evaluation Management Checklists
May 19, 2010, 11:57
Topic Author Evaluation Plans and Operations Daniel Stufflebeam Evaluation Budget Development Jerry Horn Evaluation Contracts Daniel…
- Evaluation Models Checklists
May 19, 2010, 12:00
Topic Author CIPP Model Daniel Stufflebeam Constructivist (a.k.a. Fourth Generation) Evaluation Egon Guba & Yvonna Lincoln Deliberative…
- Evaluation Values and Criteria
May 19, 2010, 12:02
Topic Author General Values and Criteria (38 KB PDF) Daniel Stufflebeam Duties of the Teacher (24 KB PDF) Michael Scriven Educational Products (33…
- Metaevaluation Checklists
May 19, 2010, 12:04
Topic Author AEA Guiding Principles Daniel Stufflebeam Leslie Goodyear, Jules Marquart, & Elmima Johnson Legal Viability of Personnel Evaluations…
- Evaluation Capacity Building/Institutionalization Checklists
May 19, 2010, 12:05
Topic Author Evaluation Capacity Building Boris Volkov & Jean King Institutionalizing Evaluation Daniel Stufflebeam
- Checklist Creation Checklists
May 19, 2010, 12:06
Topic Author Checklist Development Daniel Stufflebeam Checklist for Formatting Checklists Barbara Bichelmeyer
- Evaluation Checklists
May 19, 2010, 12:08
About Checklists The Logic and Methodology of Checklists by Michael Scriven Guidelines for Checklist Development and Assessment by Daniel…
- Evaluation Checklists
May 19, 2010, 12:11
Acceptable Use Policy We encourage you to use the checklists on this site to facilitate your evaluation work. Therefore, there is no restriction on…
- Evaluation Checklists
May 19, 2010, 12:13
Checklists Reviewers Editor Lori A. Wingate, Western Michigan University Reviewers (2003-present) Peter Airasian, Boston College Marvin Alkin,…
- Evaluation Checklists
May 19, 2010, 12:14
Checklist Submissions The Evaluation Checklists Web Site provides evaluation specialists and users with refereed checklists for designing, budgeting,…
- Evaluation Checklists
January 11, 2011, 15:52
Checklist Topics Evaluation Management Evaluation Models Evaluation Values and Criteria Metaevaluation Evaluation Capacity Building / Institution…
- Evaluation Management Checklists
- Publications
May 17, 2010, 13:38
In keeping with The Evaluation Center’s mission to advance the theory, practice, and utilization of evaluation, our staff are engaged in publishing and…
- Presentations
May 17, 2010, 13:39
This page shows EC staff presentations since 2007. 2012 Wingate, L. (2012, January). Best practices in assessing effectiveness of transportation education…
- Evaluation Ph.D.
May 17, 2010, 13:35
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- Directory
May 17, 2010, 13:39
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- Contact Us
May 17, 2010, 13:39
The Evaluation Center Western Michigan University 4405 Ellsworth Hall Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5237 Phone: (269) 387-5895 Fax: (269) 387-5923 eval…
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- Category: Uncategorized (96)
- Sample EvalCafe Event - DUPLICATE ME by: Stephanie Evergreen
September 6, 2011, 10:12
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- Assessment for Learning Faculty by: author
September 14, 2010, 16:26
Steven Ziebarth Center for the Study of Mathematics Curriculum Steven Ziebarth contributed to the NSF-funded assessment and evaluation component of the…
- Assessment for Learning Students by: author
September 14, 2010, 15:33
Amy Bentz Ph.D. Student Start year: 2008/09 Education Master of Arts in Teaching (2002), Wayne State University Bachelor of…
- Test Post by: project.staff
June 10, 2010, 15:54
Test
- Project Template by: editor
June 10, 2010, 15:05
Put your template formatting here
- Old Eval Cafe by: MbCM
September 10, 2009, 11:50
This is an oldie but a goodie.
- AA Effects on Drinking by: magura.stephen
August 25, 2009, 00:01
The study uses three advanced statistical techniques to adjust for selection bias into Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) within the Project MATCH national treatment…
- International Labour Organization by: Daniela
April 1, 2009, 00:00
This project revised ILO's evaluation appraisal tool, specifically reflecting the ILO declaration on social justice for a fair globalization; appraised ILO's…
- Colorado ATE Targeted Research by: magura.stephen
March 23, 2009, 00:00
The Center is conducting research to define/measure the effectiveness of ATE Centers/Projects.
- Center for Student Opportunity by: Daniela
March 2, 2009, 00:00
Purpose for the evaluation for the Center for Student Opportunity project is to develop a data collection plan and sampling framework; develop data collection…
- Fulcrum by: Daniela
January 15, 2009, 00:00
This project provided evaluation services for the Federal Railroad Administration's International Conference on Fatigue Management and support to the evaluation…
- Operation Frontline by: Daniela
September 1, 2008, 00:00
The Evaluation Center was in the beginning stages of conducting a process evaluation to measure the level of program implementation and developed a monitoring…
- CPR Refreshers by: magura.stephen
June 15, 2008, 00:00
The Center is conducting the evaluation component of the proposal to develop and administer refreshers training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The…
- Dual Focus Mutal Aid by: magura.stephen
June 1, 2008, 19:52
The study aims are (1) to conduct a multisite randomized controlled trial to determine the efficacy of “dual focus” 12-step mutual aid groups for persons…
- MI Comprehensive Oral Health Evaluation #2 by: editor
October 1, 2007, 00:00
The Evaluation Center developed and conducted the evaluation of the Michigan Oral Health program to enhance understanding of and approaches to evaluation.
- Chronic Care Model by: editor
October 1, 2007, 00:00
To determine the effectiveness of Trinity Health's collaborative efforts in the form of the Chronic Care Model in improving health outcomes for persons having…
- Strategic Planning and Implementation, Research and Evaluation by: editor
August 31, 2007, 00:00
various
- Controlled Trial of Self-Help for Dually Diagnosed Persons by: magura.stephen
July 1, 2007, 00:00
The final project year was to develop statistical analytical plans, provide statistical analysis of the data, write articles for publication, and prepare the…
- Oral Health Evaluation Plan by: editor
February 15, 2007, 00:00
The Evaluation Center developed a comprehensive evaluation plan for its oral health program. The Department of community Health provided technical assistance…
- ATE Survey by: wingate.lori
December 12, 2006, 00:00
The evaluation began in 2000 and continued until 2009. The annual survey provided information needed to assess the impact and effectiveness of the ATE…
- Advanced Technological Education by: editor
August 31, 2006, 00:00
Develop data collection, reporting system & develop guide books to assist ATE centers to prepare & provide impact & effectiveness information.
- AEA Birth Story by: editor
August 10, 2006, 00:00
The Evaluation Center documented the history of birth of the organization through interviews with key players in the merger and analysis of historical records.
- Charter School Student Achievement in the Great Lakes Region by: editor
May 1, 2006, 00:00
The Evaluation Center conducted secondary analysis of student achievement data for charter schools in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and…
- Charter School Teacher Attrition in the Great Lakes Region by: editor
May 1, 2006, 00:00
The Evaluation Center researched the causes of teacher attrition in charter schools in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. This…
- Healthier Communities by: editor
March 15, 2006, 00:00
This project was a needs assessment for the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System in Illinois to determine interest in and possible use of an Interactive Health…
- Confidendtial Close Call Reporting System by: editor
March 10, 2006, 00:00
The Evaluation Center subcontracted with New Vectors to assist in its evaluation of the Federal Railroad Administration's Confidential Close Call Reporting…
- Education for the Arts by: editor
March 1, 2006, 00:00
Education for the Arts was a Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency program funded by the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation. It was intended to enhance K-12…
- Even Start by: editor
December 7, 2005, 00:00
EvenStart, a family literacy program of Bay-Arenac ISD. The evaluation included formative and summative components, focusing on the program's impact on the…
- SERVE by: editor
November 30, 2005, 00:00
Assist SERVE in its developmental and accountability needs.
- Milwaukee Mathmematics Partnership by: editor
October 1, 2005, 00:00
The Evaluation Center was engaged to prepare an external evaluation plan for the project. The plan called for Evaluation Center staff to collaborate with…
- Systemic Initiative in Education by: editor
September 19, 2005, 00:00
The Evaluation Center is analyzing the Systemic Initiative in Education in cooperation with the Gordon A. Cain Center at Louisiana State University. The…
- Tsunami Hazards by: editor
September 1, 2005, 00:00
This study examined factors that influence the extent to which people prepare for tsunamis and how they respond to different tsunami warnings. Study sites…
- SERVE-SEIR by: editor
May 31, 2005, 00:00
Evaluation activities at SERVE and the SouthEast Initiatives Regional Technology in Education Consortium.
- Kamehamea Schools' Literacy Enhancement by: editor
May 30, 2005, 00:00
Evaluation of Literacy Enhancement Program
- Kamehameha Schools' Hi'ilani Program by: editor
May 10, 2005, 00:00
Evaluation of Hi'ilani Program.
- Kamehameha Schools' Service Learning Program by: editor
May 6, 2005, 00:00
Evaluation of Service Learning Program
- Kamehameha Schools' Ho'olako Like Schools by: editor
May 6, 2005, 00:00
The Evaluation Center provided technical support and data analysis to Kamehameha Schools for the Ho'olako Like Schools.
- Kamehameha Schools' E Ola Pono by: editor
April 26, 2005, 00:00
The Evaluation Center conducted an evaluation of the Kamehameha schools' E Ola Pono Middle School Health Curriculum Pilot Project. The main goals of this…
- Kamehameha Schools' Aina Ulu Intitiative by: editor
April 5, 2005, 00:00
The Evaluation Center proposes to provide technical assistance and program evaluation for Kamehameha Schools’ Anina Ulu Initiative. The two main goals of…
- Kamehameha Schools' FADC by: editor
April 4, 2005, 00:00
The Evaluation Center worked with the Financial Aid Director and Ho'oulu Data Center Manager, Post-High Counseling staff, and PASE research staff to develop a…
- Heifer Project International by: editor
March 1, 2005, 00:00
The Center began working with Heifer in 2005 to evaluate some of the countries associated with its international program. Teams made up of 2 individuals would…
- Food Resources Bank by: editor
January 1, 2005, 00:00
The Evaluation Center provided quality data on the organization's operations and results. FRB hoped to use the evaluation to assist in developing its…
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers by: editor
December 1, 2004, 00:00
This after school program was operated by the Kalamazoo Communities in Schools Foundation in collaboration with the Kalamazoo Public Schools. It sought to…
- No Disposable Kids by: editor
August 1, 2004, 00:00
The No disposable Kids program was an effort implemented by Starr Commonwealth at six Kalamazoo Public Schools to improve relationships among staff and…
- Parental Information and Resource Center by: editor
June 14, 2004, 00:00
Evaluation of PIRC
- Kamehameha Schools' Pauahi Keiki Scholars Program by: editor
April 4, 2004, 00:00
The Kamehameha Schools' Pauahi Keiki Scholars (PKS) program provided need-based vouchers or scholarships for three- and four-year-olds to attend eligible…
- Delaware Charter Schools by: editor
December 5, 2003, 00:00
The Evaluation Center contracted with the Delaware State Board of Education and Department of Education to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the charter…
- FRA--Behavior-Based Safety by: editor
October 31, 2003, 00:00
Third year of FRA evaluation.
- Detroit Public Television by: editor
October 30, 2003, 00:00
This two-year project was funded through the Federal Department of Education. The Enrichment Channel was a unique new multi-media experience that delivered…
- Kamehameha Schools' Preschool & Beyond by: editor
October 1, 2003, 00:00
Evaluation of KSPABS
- Pennsylvania Department of Education by: editor
September 30, 2003, 00:00
Continue the study of Pennsylvania Charter Schools
- Long-Term Care Screening Tool Evaluation by: editor
September 20, 2003, 00:00
Evaluation of a long-term care screening tool
- High/Scope by: editor
August 8, 2003, 00:00
The Helping Schools Get Ready for All Children (Ready Schools) project was a three-year project funded by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation and implemented through…
- Target Plus by: editor
August 1, 2003, 00:00
Evaluation of Target/Plus
- Partnership for Comprehensive Equity by: editor
August 1, 2003, 00:00
The University of Montana's Partnership for Comprehensive Equity (PACE) was an alliance of central administrators, deans, department heads/chairs, and faculty…
- Whirlpool by: editor
May 30, 2003, 00:00
Focus groups
- Kamehameha Schools' Extension Education programs by: editor
April 1, 2003, 00:00
The Evaluation Center provided technical assistance in program evaluation for the Kamehameha Schools Extension Education Division (EED). The two main goals…
- SERVE by: editor
December 14, 2002, 00:00
External evaluation assistance to assess SERVE's developmental and accountability needs.
- Federal Railroad Administration by: editor
October 31, 2002, 00:00
Design and conduct 2 elements of the examination of an Amtrak safety initiative, "Rulebook Consolidation Project."
- Connecticut Charter Schools by: editor
September 30, 2002, 00:00
The Evaluation Center conducted an evaluation of individual charter schools and the charter school initiative in Connecticut for the Connecticut Department of…
- Achievement Group by: editor
September 30, 2002, 00:00
Provide technical assistance to meet the needs of Intensive and Focused schools to increase student achievement as each school moved toward Academic Excellance.
- GOALS 2000 #2 by: editor
August 31, 2002, 00:00
Evaluation plan for the High Expectations-High Standards GOALS 2000 project #2
- Hamtramck/Plymouth-Canton Schools by: editor
July 31, 2002, 00:00
This was a Technology Literacy Challenge Grant awarded to the Hamtramck school system by the Michigan Department of Education. The project was designed to…
- Comprehensive Assessment of School Environments by: editor
July 1, 2002, 00:00
The Evaluation Center provided scoring and related consultant services for the National Association of Secondary School Principals' (NASSP) Comprehensive…
- Evaluation Plan for the High Expectations-High Standards GOALS 2000 Project by: editor
June 30, 2002, 00:00
Conduct evaluation to provide GISD staff with both formative and summative evaluation feedback.
- Consuelo - Hawaii by: editor
March 31, 2002, 00:00
Continue longitudinal evaluation of the Waianae Self-help Housing Initiative.
- U.S. Department of Transportation by: editor
March 1, 2002, 00:00
Design, develop, and guide the conduct of an evaluation of the railroad safety pilot program entitled Behavior Based Safety Pilot.
- Argonne National Laboratory by: editor
December 31, 2001, 00:00
Evaluate Undergraduate Student Research Partipation Program at Argonne National Laboratory
- SERVE-EISENHOWER by: editor
December 14, 2001, 00:00
Integrate evaluation activities at SERVE and the SouthEast Initiates Regional Technoly in Education Consortium.
- NASA Education Services Program by: editor
November 1, 2001, 00:00
The Evaluation Center evaluated the program's goals, structure, and process.
- American Evaluation Association Public Policy Program by: editor
October 1, 2001, 00:00
The Evaluation Center served as fiduciary agent for AEA on a policy-oriented project funded by NSF. The NSF grant provided support to AEA to prepare public…
- Success in American Charter Schools by: editor
October 1, 2001, 00:00
Exploring the correlates of Success in American Charter Schools: Providing a research base for improvement.
- Michigan Department of Community Health by: editor
September 30, 2001, 00:00
Complete a compulsive gambling follow-up study to determine the extent of gambling additions among Michigan citizens.
- Plymouth-Canton Schools by: editor
July 31, 2001, 00:00
Provide Technical Assistance for the Project Real Education Applications and Learning. A Technolopgy Literacy Challenge Grant.
- GISD Technology Literacy Grant by: editor
July 31, 2001, 00:00
Evaluation Plan for the Genesee County Intermediate School District Technology Literacy Grant
- American Association for the Advancement of Science Project 2061 by: editor
July 15, 2001, 00:00
This subcontract with the American Association for the Advancement of Science was funded by a continuing grant from the National Science Foundation. AAAS…
- Kellogg Summer Institute by: editor
June 30, 2001, 00:00
The Kellogg Summer Institute in Evaluation fostered the development of evaluation expertise in Latin America through the training of a group of professionals…
- Pennsylvania Charter Schools by: editor
April 12, 2001, 00:00
The Center conducted two separate evaluations for the Pennsylvania Department of Education. In the first phase of work, the staff conducted an initial study…
- Rural Systemic Initiative by: editor
April 1, 2001, 00:00
The Evaluation Center evaluated the National Science Foundation's Rural Systemic Initiative program, which sought to stimulate systemwide educational reform of…
- Kalamazoo United Way by: editor
December 31, 2000, 00:00
This project produced an evaluation manual to be used within the Greater Kalamazoo community as a guide for using evaluation in community organizations. A…
- Kalamazoo Nonprofit Capacity Coalition by: editor
December 31, 2000, 00:00
Provide technical assistance to the Nonprofit Capacity Coalition
- Development of Personnel Evaluation Standards by: editor
October 1, 2000, 00:00
Revision of Personnel Evaluation Standards
- Development of Student Evaluation Standards by: editor
September 30, 2000, 00:00
Reforming the way decisions are made about students
- Cleveland Charter Schools by: editor
August 1, 2000, 00:00
The Evaluation Center conducted a qualitative study of four charter schools in Cleveland, Ohio, that are sponsored by The Cleveland Foundation. During the…
- Best Practices of Technology Integration by: editor
July 31, 2000, 00:00
Evaluation of the Technology Literacy Challenge Grant awarded to the Great Lakes Education Network
- Calhoun II Capacity Building by: editor
June 30, 2000, 00:00
Management support of nonprofit agencies in Calhoun County.
- Michigan Charter Schools by: editor
June 30, 2000, 00:00
The Evaluation Center evaluated the charter school initiative in Michigan through a project sponsored by the Michigan Department of Education. Fifty-one…
- Evaluation of the Edison Project by: editor
June 30, 2000, 00:00
The Evaluation Center examined the impact of The Edison Project schools on student learning. The Edison Project, one of the largest educational management…
- CREATE Publications by: editor
June 30, 2000, 00:00
Continue dissemintion of CREATE publications.
- Illinois Charter Schools by: editor
February 29, 2000, 00:00
The effectiveness of charter schools for the Illinois State Board of Education was evaluated. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected through…
- AccessMichigan by: editor
January 7, 2000, 00:00
AccessMichigan was a collaborative project of Michigan libraries to create a digital information environment that would offer every resident of the state…
- Kamehameha Schools' Successful Schools for Hawaiians Study by: editor
January 1, 1999, 00:00
The Successful Schools for Hawaiians Study (SSHS) was a large-scale, mixed-method, multicase study conducted to examine school-level factors that influence…
- Environmental Education and Training Partnership by: editor
December 1, 1996, 00:00
The Evaluation Center evaluated the work of the Environmental Education and Training Program (EETAP), a comprehensive collaborative of more than 12 professional…
- MTS by: editor
May 1, 1995, 00:00
This projects objectives were to enhance evaluation capacity in the science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education communities through materials…
- Appalachia Educational Laboratory by: editor
March 1, 1990, 00:00
This external evaluation addressed AEL's evaluation needs; explored the impact AEL had in its region; assessed the quality of services and the extent to which…
- CREATE Institute by: editor
January 1, 1990, 00:00
The Evaluation Center housed a federally funded research and development center for research on educational accountability and teacher evaluation (CREATE).…
- Sample EvalCafe Event - DUPLICATE ME by: Stephanie Evergreen
- Category: Admin Staff (4)
- Mary E. Ramlow, B.A. by: editor
June 8, 2010, 16:00
Mary E. Ramlow, B.A. Office Coordinator mary.ramlow@wmich.edu Phone: 269-387-5895
- Patricia M. Negrevski, B.B.A. by: Negrevski.Patricia
June 8, 2010, 15:59
Patricia M. Negrevski, B.B.A. Budget Analyst patricia.negrevski@wmich.edu Phone: 269-387-5895
- Emma Leeburg by: editor
June 8, 2010, 15:58
Emma Leeburg Office Associate emily.a.leeburg@wmich.edu Phone: 269-387-5895
- Joseph A. Fee, B.S. by: editor
June 8, 2010, 15:56
Joseph A. Fee, B.S. Systems Specialist joe.fee@wmich.edu Phone: 269-387-5895
- Mary E. Ramlow, B.A. by: editor
- Category: Checklists (1)
- Evaluation Checklists by: MbCM
June 14, 2010, 13:42
This site provides refereed checklists for designing, budgeting, contracting, staffing, managing, and assessing evaluations of programs, personnel,…
- Evaluation Checklists by: MbCM
- Category: Collaborators (11)
- Thomaz K. Chianca, Ph.D. by: Daniela
December 4, 2010, 18:34
Thomaz K. Chianca, Ph.D. Consultant thomaz.chianca@gmail.com View website
- Richard Zinser by: MbCM
June 17, 2010, 20:23
Richard Zinser richard.zinser@wmich.edu
- Steven Ziebarth by: MbCM
June 17, 2010, 20:22
Steven Ziebarth steven.ziebarth@wmich.edu
- W.F. Santiago-Valles by: MbCM
June 17, 2010, 20:21
W.F. Santiago-Valles santiago.valles@wmich.edu
- Patrick Munley by: MbCM
June 17, 2010, 20:20
Patrick Munley patrick.munley@wmich.edu
- Joseph McKean by: MbCM
June 17, 2010, 20:19
Joseph McKean joseph.mckean@wmich.edu
- Yvette D. Hyter by: MbCM
June 17, 2010, 20:18
Yvette D. Hyter yvette.hyter@wmich.edu
- Daniel L. Stufflebeam, Ph.D. by: editor
June 8, 2010, 16:04
Daniel L. Stufflebeam, Ph.D. Distinguished University Professor Emeritus daniel.stufflebeam@wmich.edu Phone: 269-387-5895
- James R. Sanders, Ph.D. by: editor
June 8, 2010, 16:02
James R. Sanders, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus james.sanders@wmich.edu Phone: 269-387-5895
- Jerry G. Horn, Ed.D. by: editor
June 8, 2010, 15:58
Jerry G. Horn, Ed.D. Consultant jhorneval@wmich.edu Phone: 269-387-5895
- Sally A. Veeder by: editor
June 8, 2010, 15:53
Sally A. Veeder, A.A. sally.veeder@wmich.edu
- Thomaz K. Chianca, Ph.D. by: Daniela
- Category: Doctoral Students (12)
- Mohammed Alyami by: newuser
January 12, 2012, 14:14
Mohammed Alyami mohammed.alyami@wmich.edu
- Kurt Wilson by: newuser
June 17, 2010, 20:13
Kurt Wilson Wilson@compass-om.com
- Carl Westine by: newuser
June 17, 2010, 20:12
Carl Westine carl.d.westine@wmich.edu
- Diane Rogers by: newuser
June 17, 2010, 20:11
Diane Rogers diane.rogers@wmich.edu
- Lindsay Noakes by: newuser
June 17, 2010, 20:10
Lindsay Noakes lindsay.noakes@wmich.edu
- Stephanie Means by: newuser
June 17, 2010, 20:09
Stephanie Means stepmeans@yahoo.com
- Robert McCowen by: newuser
June 17, 2010, 20:08
Robert McCowen robert.mccowen@gmail.com
- Krystin Martens by: newuser
June 17, 2010, 20:08
Krystin Martens krystin.s.martens@wmich.edu
- Matthew Ludwig by: newuser
June 17, 2010, 20:07
Matthew Ludwig maludwig@gmail.com
- Amy Bentz by: newuser
June 17, 2010, 19:59
Amy Bentz amy.e.bentz@wmich.edu
- Jeff Barney by: newuser
June 17, 2010, 19:58
Jeff Barney jeffrey.a.barney@wmich.edu
- Lee Balcom by: newuser
June 17, 2010, 19:54
Lee Balcom lee.a.balcom@wmich.edu
- Mohammed Alyami by: newuser
- Category: EvalCafe Banner (4)
- The Evaluation Café by: Stephanie Evergreen
August 10, 2010, 15:42
Lively discussions, engaging debates, and dynamic presentations about evaluation over the lunch hour - Bring your brown bag or grab a slice of our pizza and…
- The Evaluation Café Event by: Stephanie Evergreen
May 28, 2010, 20:35
The Evaluation Café series is over for the 2011-2012 academic year, please check back in the fall and in the mean time view our archive below.
- The Evaluation Café by: Stephanie Evergreen
May 21, 2010, 20:31
Recordings of past presentations are now available on a web library here. Search by year, topic, or speaker. Recordings are usually made available within…
- The Evaluation Café by: Stephanie Evergreen
May 21, 2010, 19:13
The Evaluation Café is a weekly series presented throughout the academic year, which features guest speakers on a wide range of evaluation topics. It has…
- The Evaluation Café by: Stephanie Evergreen
- Category: EvalCafe List (49)
- Meta-Analysis as a Method of Multi-Site Evaluation of International Development Programs & Projects by: author
December 10, 2012, 13:00
In this Evaluation Café, the presenters will demonstrate how meta-analysis methods can be used to study the effects of multi-site programs and projects,…
- Evaluation Myths, Misconceptions, and Mistakes by: author
April 17, 2012, 13:00
In this Eval Café session, Lori Wingate will engage participants in a discussion of some common misunderstandings when it comes to program evaluation language…
- Concept of Validity in the Context of Evaluation by: robertson.kelly
April 10, 2012, 04:00
No abstract available.
- A Collaborative Partnership to Define and Measure Empowering Practice within a Domestic Violence Shelter Program by: author
April 3, 2012, 13:00
The goal of empowerment-based programs is to help clients increase their personal, interpersonal, and political power. This talk describes a collaborative…
- Pass the Aspirin: When Projects Become Headaches by: author
March 27, 2012, 13:00
Science and Mathematics Program Improvement (SAMPI) at Western Michigan University currently has a number of evaluation projects, seven projects out for…
- “What is in Question?” by: author
March 20, 2012, 13:00
Framing the evaluation question precedes all other design elements in an evaluation. It is also a key factor distinguishing the inquiry process of evaluation…
- Utilizing the PMBOK and PRINCE2 for Project Evaluation Management by: author
March 13, 2012, 13:00
The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and Projects in Controlled Environment (PRINCE2) are two well-recognized global standards for project…
- Sample EvalCafe Event - DUPLICATE ME by: author
February 29, 2012, 08:47
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- The Value of Voice: Gaining Access to Marginalized Populations by: author
February 22, 2012, 13:00
This presentation focuses on issues related to evaluating marginalized populations. For example, known challenges include access and the complicated issues of…
- Rawlsian Political Analysis and its Links with Evaluation by: author
February 14, 2012, 13:00
My forthcoming book, Rawlsian Political Analysis: Rethinking the Microfoundations of Social Science, offers a new approach to social analysis as an improvement…
- Writing Your HSIRB Protocol and the HSIRB Review Process by: author
February 7, 2012, 13:00
To assist you with the HSIRB protocol and review process the Research Compliance Coordinator will discuss general HSIRB processes, levels of review, how to…
- Veterans: Understanding and Serving this Unique and Growing Population on Campus by: author
February 1, 2012, 13:00
When evaluating veterans, it's essential to be aware of the unique attributes of this population. This workshop will cover background information on…
- What Does it Take for an Outsider to Evaluate in Cross Cultural Contexts: What About the Cultural Nuances & Subtleties in Language Dialects? by: author
January 25, 2012, 01:00
Debate continues on the value of evaluations performed by outsider evaluators in cross cultural settings. One view maintains that it does not matter as long as…
- Meta-Analysis De-Mystified: A Step-by-Step Guide by: author
January 17, 2012, 12:58
Meta-analysis is a powerful technique for synthesizing the results of multiple studies into a single conclusion. It yields objective, empirical, and largely…
- A Preview of Evaluation Theory, Models, & Applications (2nd ed.) by: author
December 13, 2011, 12:00
The second edition of Evaluation Theory, Models, & Applications has undergone substantial revision since the first edition was published by Stufflebeam and…
- Evaluation of Mobile Clinic & Emergency Department Case Management by: author
December 6, 2011, 12:00
This presentation will compare and contrast summative evaluations of the implementation phase of two projects that address access to healthcare services at…
- A Lesson in Carefully Managing Resources: A Case Study from an Evaluation of a Local Program by: author
November 29, 2011, 12:00
Join Jason Burkhardt and Kristin Hobson in examining and discussing an evaluation of a small-scale program. This presentation will explore the time, data, and…
- Evaluation as a Non-profit Capacity Building Strategy by: author
November 8, 2011, 12:00
Too often organizations think they are operating with a shared understanding of their purpose, values, assumptions, and goals but in reality, this shared…
- Intellectual Property and Evaluation by: author
October 25, 2011, 12:00
The Intellectual Property (IP) Management and Commercialization office manages the IP and is responsible for commercializing new technologies developed from…
- Beer Evaluation by: author
October 18, 2011, 12:00
We all know evaluation logic can apply to programs and personnel, but it also can be applied to products—in this case, beer. Stretch your thinking about…
- AEA Preview Session 2 by: author
October 11, 2011, 12:00
In anticipation of the upcoming American Evaluation Association annual conference, we will feature four preregistered presenters who will screen their…
- AEA Preview Session 1 by: author
October 4, 2011, 12:00
In anticipation of the upcoming American Evaluation Association annual conference, we will feature four preregistered presenters who will screen their…
- Evaluation and the Public Good by: author
September 28, 2011, 12:00
Note: This Eval Cafe will be two hours in length, from noon-2pm on Wednesday September 28 in Room 210, Bernhard Center. Evaluation takes place in complex…
- Cross-lagged Panel Analysis of Alcoholics' Anonymous Effects on Drinking by: author
September 13, 2011, 12:00
Evaluation studies consistently report correlations between Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) participation and less drinking or abstinence. Randomization of alcoholics…
- Program Evaluation, 4th edition by: author
May 18, 2011, 12:00
With the 4th edition of Program Evaluation released on October 2010, Jim Sanders will discuss major changes to the book. From the product description on…
- Conversation with Craig and Karen by: author
May 6, 2011, 12:00
Craig and Karen Russon have been collaborating on evaluation-related activities over the past three decades. Some of their latest collaborations have been…
- Evaluation, Community Collaboration, and Race: Lessons Learned from a Multicultural Project by: author
April 19, 2011, 12:00
Changing a system or set of practices requires certain elements such as time, resources, and experience. What happens when you do not have enough of these…
- What’s New?: A Discussion on Revisions to the Program Evaluation Standards by: author
April 12, 2011, 12:00
The Program Evaluation Standards were recently revised in a third edition. Numerous changes are apparent when comparing the third to previous editions. Some…
- If only I'd known: Help in Navigating the Dissertation Process by: author
April 5, 2011, 12:00
A panel of three recent IDPE graduates (Anne Cullen, Margaret Richardson, and Amy Gullickson) will convene to discuss the dissertation process from choosing a…
- Structural Issues in Engaging Evaluation Clients - Lessons From the Counseling World by: author
March 29, 2011, 12:00
This Eval Café will be a workshop where the participants will discuss issues related to developing rapport, techniques for understanding client frameworks…
- Safe On Campus Training - Note: Two Hours by: author
March 15, 2011, 12:00
The Level I Safe on Campus Training provides a general overview, educating individuals about gender identity and sexual orientation. This training is intended…
- Communicating about Evaluation: Style and Substance by: author
March 8, 2011, 12:00
Evaluation use—types of use, factors that affect use, and the impacts of use—has been subject to considerable discussion, theorizing, and research within…
- Bias in the Success Case Method: A Monte Carlo Simulation Approach by: author
February 22, 2011, 12:00
Recently, the success case method (SCM) has become one of the most popular methods in applied evaluation. However, Brinkerhoff (2002) admits that the SCM…
- Fractal Evaluation: New Methodology Based On New Science by: author
February 15, 2011, 12:00
In this Evaluation Café, Kurt Wilson draws on the classic book “Leadership and the New Science,” in which Margaret Wheatley, EdD challenges traditional…
- The Use of Sensory and Analytical Evaluation to Match the Flavor of Onion Powder in a White Sauce by: author
February 8, 2011, 12:00
Dehydrated onion consumption in the United States is estimated at 200 million dry pounds annually. Increased consumption, a single growing region and bacterial…
- When Good Evaluations Go Bad: Lessons Learned the Hard Way by: author
February 1, 2011, 12:00
As aspiring new evaluators, we began work on a fairly large evaluation project filled with excitement and hopes of making an impact. It soon became clear,…
- Community Indicators: Implications for Evaluation by: author
January 25, 2011, 12:00
Many definitions of community (or neighborhood, or social) indicators incorporate the ideas of assessing current and past conditions and enabling the task of…
- Race Exhibit and Research Dialogue - Note Day Change by: author
January 13, 2011, 12:00
The Race Exhibit at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum has been a catalyst for discussion and action in the Kalamazoo community. The session will focus on the three…
- Evaluating the Integrated Model of International Food Protection Training Institute by: author
December 7, 2010, 08:34
The International Food Protection Training Institute is primarily focused on providing standards based (IACET, ANSI) food protection training for the 45,000…
- Standardized Measures of Effectiveness for National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Centers/Projects by: author
November 30, 2010, 08:33
The presentation will describe the common metrics and methodologies developed by to measure the effectiveness of NSF Advanced Technological Education (ATE)…
- The Moral Art of Evaluation by: author
November 16, 2010, 08:32
During this session, we'll explore the ontological and epistemological groundings of evaluation. We will discuss the distinction between fact and value and the…
- Strengthening Evaluation Policy in Saudi Arabia for Higher Evaluation Quality by: author
November 2, 2010, 08:32
Saudi Arabia government and organizations have begun to consider the importance of professional evaluation. However there are few formal evaluation policies to…
- Legal Matters for Evaluators by: author
October 19, 2010, 08:30
This presentation will be a review of legal issues related to the operation of the Evaluation Center. These topics will include the legal structure of the…
- Decision Process for Integration of Design and Methods by: author
October 12, 2010, 08:30
This presentation intends to provide a comprehensive flowchart representation of a “design with the end in mind” approach to evaluation. The content of the…
- Help Wanted: The Essential Need for Evaluators in Public Policy in a Contradictory Environment by: author
October 5, 2010, 12:00
The need for solid evaluation in American government has never been higher, yet the political climate today puts evaluators in a very difficult position. With…
- Elucidating the Synergistic Effects of Cooperative Efforts by: author
October 5, 2010, 07:55
POSTPONED! Synergy is a word that is often bandied about, but little understood. The broad idea that by pairing a few components together it is possible to…
- Challenges of Small ‘n’ Numbers in Evaluating NSF GK-12 Projects by: author
September 28, 2010, 07:54
Based on experiences as external evaluators of three GK-12 projects, presenters will discuss issues of gathering impact data that satisfies project staff and…
- Wine Evaluation by: author
September 21, 2010, 07:53
As The Wine Guru, Terry Stingley brings over 30 years of wine knowledge and passion to his presentation at The Evaluation Center’s Evaluation Café. In this…
- Using Nonequivalent Dependent Variables to Reduce Internal Validity Threats: Rationale, History, and Examples from Practice by: author
September 14, 2010, 11:15
Watch the video View the slides Legitimate knowledge claims about causal relationships have been a central concern among evaluators and applied…
- Meta-Analysis as a Method of Multi-Site Evaluation of International Development Programs & Projects by: author
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- Our Vision by: Daniela
October 6, 2010, 08:54
Providing evaluation, research, and capacity-building services to a broad array of organizations Conducting research on evaluation Engaging…
- Evaluation Café by: editor
June 13, 2010, 16:17
The Evaluation Café features the brightest minds in evaluation, as part of a weekly series presented throughout the academic year. Guest speakers bring a…
- Evaluation Checklists by: editor
June 13, 2010, 15:42
To improve the quality and consistency of evaluations and enhance evaluation capacity, we promote the use of high-quality checklists targeted to…
- Evaluation Ph.D. by: editor
June 13, 2010, 15:33
The Evaluation Center houses the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation program, supporting the development of evaluation scholars and practitioners with…
- EvaluATE by: Stephanie Evergreen
May 28, 2010, 18:51
EvaluATE is the National Science Foundation-funded Evaluation Resource Center for Advanced Technological Education located at The Evaluation Center. …
- Our Mission by: editor
May 14, 2010, 21:23
The Evaluation Center’s mission is to advance the theory, practice, and utilization of evaluation. The Center’s principal activities are research,…
- Our Vision by: Daniela
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November 4, 2010, 14:00
Lori A. Wingate, Ph.D. Assistant Director lori.wingate@wmich.edu Phone: 269-387-5895 View website
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June 8, 2010, 15:53
Daniela C. Schröter, Ph.D. Director of Research daniela.schroeter@wmich.edu Phone: 269-387-5895 View website
- Chris Coryn by: editor
June 8, 2010, 15:48
Chris L.S. Coryn, Ph.D. IDPE Director/Project Director chris.coryn@wmich.edu Phone: 269-387-5895 View website
- Stephen Magura, Ph.D. by: editor
June 8, 2010, 15:44
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- Category: Projects (119)
- Anchor Organization Network by: Stephanie Evergreen
April 13, 2012, 09:38
This external evaluation will use a developmental evaluation approach to asses the launch and growth of the Anchor Organization Network, which is community-base…
- Strategic Evaluation on Research Excellence by: Leeburg.Emily
January 1, 2012, 16:18
The Evaluation Center will define and articulate research excellence, analyze tools and approaches for potential use in evaluating the research excellence of…
- Evaluation of RCN-UBE: Microbial Genome Annotation Network by: Leeburg.Emily
December 1, 2011, 10:14
The Evaluation Center will conduct a process and outcome evaluation of RCN-UBE: Microbial Genome Annotation Network project. Specifically, the evaluation team…
- EBP Behavioral Health by: Leeburg.Emily
July 1, 2011, 10:17
Critical Review of Evidence-Based Program Repositories for Behavioral Health Treatment
- FIPSE Evaluation- Kalamazoo College by: Leeburg.Emily
July 1, 2011, 09:46
The purpose of this proposal is to provide external evaluation services for a Kalamazoo College FIPSE grant intended to improve student retention and connection…
- Ujima Evaluations by: Leeburg.Emily
May 2, 2011, 09:52
Propose to conduct interviews with the UPAT parent educators to understand the growth they have witnessed in the parent participants. UPAT has the benefit of…
- Evaluation of the Race Exhibit Initiative by: Stephanie Evergreen
December 31, 2010, 16:30
The Race Exhibit Initiative is a community-wide coalition of organizations that produce events to engage residents in a deep dialogue about race. The evaluation…
- KSO Marvelous Music Program by: Leeburg.Emily
September 1, 2010, 09:32
In year 1 KSO will pilot the Marvelous Music! program (which is aimed at preschool children and their parents) and they will need formative evaluation to…
- KPS Title I Jail Program by: robertson.kelly
May 10, 2010, 19:34
The purpose of this evaluation is to determine the impact of KPS’s Office of Title I and School Improvement GED services at the Kalamazoo County Jail, make…
- KPS Title I Juvenile Program by: editor
May 10, 2010, 19:32
The purpose of this evaluation is to determine the effectiveness of the Title 1, Part D Juvenile Home Youth Center School and for the purpose of improvement.
- KPS Title I Behavioral Program by: editor
May 10, 2010, 19:28
The purpose of this evaluation is to determine the perceived effectiveness of Title 1, Part A elementary support positions and professional development…
- Cultural Connections Evaluation by: Stephanie Evergreen
March 1, 2010, 16:34
The Center will provide feedback and reflection opportunities for the current group of scholars who traveled to West Africa to develop curriculum for implementa…
- Evaluation of Sobriety Court by: Stephanie Evergreen
October 16, 2009, 18:39
The external evaluation of Muskegon County's Sobriety Court uses longitudinal data and interviews with ex-offenders to examine effectiveness and impacts.…
- Michigan Saves: Evaluability Assessment and Process Evaluation by: Daniela
October 5, 2009, 20:33
Michigan Saves is a recently funded innovative statewide energy efficiency and distributed renewable financing program, implemented by Public Sector Consultants…
- AA Effects on Drinking by: magura.stephen
August 25, 2009, 00:01
The study uses three advanced statistical techniques to adjust for selection bias into Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) within the Project MATCH national treatment…
- NRCCTE's Effectiveness and Performance on GPRA Measures by: Daniela
August 1, 2009, 14:20
This external evaluation is intended to assess NRCCTE's effectiveness and performance on the Government Performance and Results Act measures. Research…
- International Labour Organization by: Daniela
April 1, 2009, 00:00
This project revised ILO's evaluation appraisal tool, specifically reflecting the ILO declaration on social justice for a fair globalization; appraised ILO's…
- Heifer Learning Centers by: Stephanie Evergreen
April 1, 2009, 00:00
The purpose for the evaluation was to document the impact of Heifer's educational programs. The evaluation provided new insights and developed a complete…
- Colorado ATE Targeted Research by: magura.stephen
March 23, 2009, 00:00
The Center is conducting research to define/measure the effectiveness of ATE Centers/Projects.
- Center for Student Opportunity by: Daniela
March 2, 2009, 00:00
Purpose for the evaluation for the Center for Student Opportunity project is to develop a data collection plan and sampling framework; develop data collection…
- Fulcrum by: Daniela
January 15, 2009, 00:00
This project provided evaluation services for the Federal Railroad Administration's International Conference on Fatigue Management and support to the evaluation…
- Chronic Care Collaborative by: coryn.chris
September 15, 2008, 00:00
The Evaluation Center is assessing the effectiveness of Integrated Health Partners’ collaborative efforts aimed at improving the health outcomes of persons…
- Evaluation of Literacy Center of West Michigan Literacy Programs by: Stephanie Evergreen
September 8, 2008, 00:00
This evaluation examines both the Family Literacy Program and the Iglesias de Esperanzas program. The broad objectives for the evaluation are to (1) ascertain…
- Operation Frontline by: Daniela
September 1, 2008, 00:00
The Evaluation Center was in the beginning stages of conducting a process evaluation to measure the level of program implementation and developed a monitoring…
- Muskegon County Jail Assessment Process by: Stephanie Evergreen
September 1, 2008, 00:00
This evaluation served two primary purposes: to provide frequent formative feedback to improve the implementation of the jail assessment process and to provide…
- Diversity Awareness and Leadership Training Program by: Stephanie Evergreen
September 1, 2008, 00:00
Purpose of this project was to evaluate the effects of the program on its youth participants by using evaluative activities. A sustainable evaluation design…
- Grand Rapids Youth Master Plan by: coryn.chris
July 28, 2008, 00:00
The purpose of this project was to determine the needs of Grand Rapids' youth by providing an evaluation design and logic model to meet the needs of the…
- Evaluate: The ATE Evaluation Resource Center by: wingate.lori
July 15, 2008, 00:00
Evaluate promotes the goals of the Advanced Technological Education program by partnering with ATE projects and centers to strengthen the program's evaluation…
- CPR Refreshers by: magura.stephen
June 15, 2008, 00:00
The Center is conducting the evaluation component of the proposal to develop and administer refreshers training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The…
- Dual Focus Mutal Aid by: magura.stephen
June 1, 2008, 19:52
The study aims are (1) to conduct a multisite randomized controlled trial to determine the efficacy of “dual focus” 12-step mutual aid groups for persons…
- Benchmarking Student Evaluation Practices by: gullickson.arlen
March 1, 2008, 00:00
An invitational conference was held in February 2009 to examine and improve current student evaluation practices through the use of conference and follow-up…
- Latino/Hispanic Community Project by: Stephanie Evergreen
January 31, 2008, 00:00
The vision of LHCP is to create support systems that contribute to improving the quality of life for the Latino/Hispanic community in Battle Creek. Through…
- Kamehameha Schools' Summer School Evaluation by: coryn.chris
December 31, 2007, 00:00
Evaluation of summer school programs on Big Island and Maui. This will involve surveys of key stakeholders as well as impact on student achievement.
- MI Comprehensive Oral Health Evaluation #2 by: editor
October 1, 2007, 00:00
The Evaluation Center developed and conducted the evaluation of the Michigan Oral Health program to enhance understanding of and approaches to evaluation.
- German Logic Model by: Daniela
October 1, 2007, 00:00
An annotated bibliography on logic modeling was developed in the language of the work, and a synthesis report was written in German to reflect major findings…
- Chronic Care Model by: editor
October 1, 2007, 00:00
To determine the effectiveness of Trinity Health's collaborative efforts in the form of the Chronic Care Model in improving health outcomes for persons having…
- Assessment for Learning Research Scholars: Capacity Building in Mathematics and Science Education by: editor
September 1, 2007, 00:00
This project represents collaboration among The Evaluation Center, the Department of Mathematics Education, and the Mallinson Institute for Science Education.…
- Strategic Planning and Implementation, Research and Evaluation by: editor
August 31, 2007, 00:00
various
- Buprenorphine Treatment in Jail and Post-Release by: magura.stephen
July 2, 2007, 00:00
Heroin and other opioid abuse continue to be a significant problem among the criminal justice population. In 2002, the criminal justice system was the source…
- Controlled Trial of Self-Help for Dually Diagnosed Persons by: magura.stephen
July 1, 2007, 00:00
The final project year was to develop statistical analytical plans, provide statistical analysis of the data, write articles for publication, and prepare the…
- Oral Health Evaluation Plan by: editor
February 15, 2007, 00:00
The Evaluation Center developed a comprehensive evaluation plan for its oral health program. The Department of community Health provided technical assistance…
- Kalamazoo Promise by: editor
January 1, 2007, 00:00
Funding from the U.S. Department of Education enabled The Evaluation Center to form a three-way partnership to study the impact of the Kalamazoo Promise. the…
- ATE Survey by: wingate.lori
December 12, 2006, 00:00
The evaluation began in 2000 and continued until 2009. The annual survey provided information needed to assess the impact and effectiveness of the ATE…
- Advanced Technological Education by: editor
August 31, 2006, 00:00
Develop data collection, reporting system & develop guide books to assist ATE centers to prepare & provide impact & effectiveness information.
- AEA Birth Story by: editor
August 10, 2006, 00:00
The Evaluation Center documented the history of birth of the organization through interviews with key players in the merger and analysis of historical records.
- Charter School Student Achievement in the Great Lakes Region by: editor
May 1, 2006, 00:00
The Evaluation Center conducted secondary analysis of student achievement data for charter schools in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and…
- Charter School Teacher Attrition in the Great Lakes Region by: editor
May 1, 2006, 00:00
The Evaluation Center researched the causes of teacher attrition in charter schools in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. This…
- Healthier Communities by: editor
March 15, 2006, 00:00
This project was a needs assessment for the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System in Illinois to determine interest in and possible use of an Interactive Health…
- Confidendtial Close Call Reporting System by: editor
March 10, 2006, 00:00
The Evaluation Center subcontracted with New Vectors to assist in its evaluation of the Federal Railroad Administration's Confidential Close Call Reporting…
- Education for the Arts by: editor
March 1, 2006, 00:00
Education for the Arts was a Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency program funded by the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation. It was intended to enhance K-12…
- Even Start by: editor
December 7, 2005, 00:00
EvenStart, a family literacy program of Bay-Arenac ISD. The evaluation included formative and summative components, focusing on the program's impact on the…
- SERVE by: editor
November 30, 2005, 00:00
Assist SERVE in its developmental and accountability needs.
- Milwaukee Mathmematics Partnership by: editor
October 1, 2005, 00:00
The Evaluation Center was engaged to prepare an external evaluation plan for the project. The plan called for Evaluation Center staff to collaborate with…
- Systemic Initiative in Education by: editor
September 19, 2005, 00:00
The Evaluation Center is analyzing the Systemic Initiative in Education in cooperation with the Gordon A. Cain Center at Louisiana State University. The…
- Tsunami Hazards by: editor
September 1, 2005, 00:00
This study examined factors that influence the extent to which people prepare for tsunamis and how they respond to different tsunami warnings. Study sites…
- SERVE-SEIR by: editor
May 31, 2005, 00:00
Evaluation activities at SERVE and the SouthEast Initiatives Regional Technology in Education Consortium.
- Kamehamea Schools' Literacy Enhancement by: editor
May 30, 2005, 00:00
Evaluation of Literacy Enhancement Program
- Kamehameha Schools' Hi'ilani Program by: editor
May 10, 2005, 00:00
Evaluation of Hi'ilani Program.
- Kamehameha Schools' Service Learning Program by: editor
May 6, 2005, 00:00
Evaluation of Service Learning Program
- Kamehameha Schools' Ho'olako Like Schools by: editor
May 6, 2005, 00:00
The Evaluation Center provided technical support and data analysis to Kamehameha Schools for the Ho'olako Like Schools.
- Kamehameha Schools' E Ola Pono by: editor
April 26, 2005, 00:00
The Evaluation Center conducted an evaluation of the Kamehameha schools' E Ola Pono Middle School Health Curriculum Pilot Project. The main goals of this…
- Kamehameha Schools' Aina Ulu Intitiative by: editor
April 5, 2005, 00:00
The Evaluation Center proposes to provide technical assistance and program evaluation for Kamehameha Schools’ Anina Ulu Initiative. The two main goals of…
- Kamehameha Schools' FADC by: editor
April 4, 2005, 00:00
The Evaluation Center worked with the Financial Aid Director and Ho'oulu Data Center Manager, Post-High Counseling staff, and PASE research staff to develop a…
- Heifer Project International by: editor
March 1, 2005, 00:00
The Center began working with Heifer in 2005 to evaluate some of the countries associated with its international program. Teams made up of 2 individuals would…
- Food Resources Bank by: editor
January 1, 2005, 00:00
The Evaluation Center provided quality data on the organization's operations and results. FRB hoped to use the evaluation to assist in developing its…
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers by: editor
December 1, 2004, 00:00
This after school program was operated by the Kalamazoo Communities in Schools Foundation in collaboration with the Kalamazoo Public Schools. It sought to…
- No Disposable Kids by: editor
August 1, 2004, 00:00
The No disposable Kids program was an effort implemented by Starr Commonwealth at six Kalamazoo Public Schools to improve relationships among staff and…
- Parental Information and Resource Center by: editor
June 14, 2004, 00:00
Evaluation of PIRC
- Kamehameha Schools' Pauahi Keiki Scholars Program by: editor
April 4, 2004, 00:00
The Kamehameha Schools' Pauahi Keiki Scholars (PKS) program provided need-based vouchers or scholarships for three- and four-year-olds to attend eligible…
- Delaware Charter Schools by: editor
December 5, 2003, 00:00
The Evaluation Center contracted with the Delaware State Board of Education and Department of Education to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the charter…
- FRA--Behavior-Based Safety by: editor
October 31, 2003, 00:00
Third year of FRA evaluation.
- Detroit Public Television by: editor
October 30, 2003, 00:00
This two-year project was funded through the Federal Department of Education. The Enrichment Channel was a unique new multi-media experience that delivered…
- Kamehameha Schools' Preschool & Beyond by: editor
October 1, 2003, 00:00
Evaluation of KSPABS
- Pennsylvania Department of Education by: editor
September 30, 2003, 00:00
Continue the study of Pennsylvania Charter Schools
- Long-Term Care Screening Tool Evaluation by: editor
September 20, 2003, 00:00
Evaluation of a long-term care screening tool
- High/Scope by: editor
August 8, 2003, 00:00
The Helping Schools Get Ready for All Children (Ready Schools) project was a three-year project funded by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation and implemented through…
- Target Plus by: editor
August 1, 2003, 00:00
Evaluation of Target/Plus
- Partnership for Comprehensive Equity by: editor
August 1, 2003, 00:00
The University of Montana's Partnership for Comprehensive Equity (PACE) was an alliance of central administrators, deans, department heads/chairs, and faculty…
- Whirlpool by: editor
May 30, 2003, 00:00
Focus groups
- Kamehameha Schools' Extension Education programs by: editor
April 1, 2003, 00:00
The Evaluation Center provided technical assistance in program evaluation for the Kamehameha Schools Extension Education Division (EED). The two main goals…
- SERVE by: editor
December 14, 2002, 00:00
External evaluation assistance to assess SERVE's developmental and accountability needs.
- Federal Railroad Administration by: editor
October 31, 2002, 00:00
Design and conduct 2 elements of the examination of an Amtrak safety initiative, "Rulebook Consolidation Project."
- Connecticut Charter Schools by: editor
September 30, 2002, 00:00
The Evaluation Center conducted an evaluation of individual charter schools and the charter school initiative in Connecticut for the Connecticut Department of…
- Achievement Group by: editor
September 30, 2002, 00:00
Provide technical assistance to meet the needs of Intensive and Focused schools to increase student achievement as each school moved toward Academic Excellance.
- GOALS 2000 #2 by: editor
August 31, 2002, 00:00
Evaluation plan for the High Expectations-High Standards GOALS 2000 project #2
- Hamtramck/Plymouth-Canton Schools by: editor
July 31, 2002, 00:00
This was a Technology Literacy Challenge Grant awarded to the Hamtramck school system by the Michigan Department of Education. The project was designed to…
- Comprehensive Assessment of School Environments by: editor
July 1, 2002, 00:00
The Evaluation Center provided scoring and related consultant services for the National Association of Secondary School Principals' (NASSP) Comprehensive…
- Evaluation Plan for the High Expectations-High Standards GOALS 2000 Project by: editor
June 30, 2002, 00:00
Conduct evaluation to provide GISD staff with both formative and summative evaluation feedback.
- Consuelo - Hawaii by: editor
March 31, 2002, 00:00
Continue longitudinal evaluation of the Waianae Self-help Housing Initiative.
- U.S. Department of Transportation by: editor
March 1, 2002, 00:00
Design, develop, and guide the conduct of an evaluation of the railroad safety pilot program entitled Behavior Based Safety Pilot.
- Argonne National Laboratory by: editor
December 31, 2001, 00:00
Evaluate Undergraduate Student Research Partipation Program at Argonne National Laboratory
- SERVE-EISENHOWER by: editor
December 14, 2001, 00:00
Integrate evaluation activities at SERVE and the SouthEast Initiates Regional Technoly in Education Consortium.
- NASA Education Services Program by: editor
November 1, 2001, 00:00
The Evaluation Center evaluated the program's goals, structure, and process.
- American Evaluation Association Public Policy Program by: editor
October 1, 2001, 00:00
The Evaluation Center served as fiduciary agent for AEA on a policy-oriented project funded by NSF. The NSF grant provided support to AEA to prepare public…
- Success in American Charter Schools by: editor
October 1, 2001, 00:00
Exploring the correlates of Success in American Charter Schools: Providing a research base for improvement.
- Michigan Department of Community Health by: editor
September 30, 2001, 00:00
Complete a compulsive gambling follow-up study to determine the extent of gambling additions among Michigan citizens.
- Plymouth-Canton Schools by: editor
July 31, 2001, 00:00
Provide Technical Assistance for the Project Real Education Applications and Learning. A Technolopgy Literacy Challenge Grant.
- GISD Technology Literacy Grant by: editor
July 31, 2001, 00:00
Evaluation Plan for the Genesee County Intermediate School District Technology Literacy Grant
- American Association for the Advancement of Science Project 2061 by: editor
July 15, 2001, 00:00
This subcontract with the American Association for the Advancement of Science was funded by a continuing grant from the National Science Foundation. AAAS…
- Kellogg Summer Institute by: editor
June 30, 2001, 00:00
The Kellogg Summer Institute in Evaluation fostered the development of evaluation expertise in Latin America through the training of a group of professionals…
- Pennsylvania Charter Schools by: editor
April 12, 2001, 00:00
The Center conducted two separate evaluations for the Pennsylvania Department of Education. In the first phase of work, the staff conducted an initial study…
- Rural Systemic Initiative by: editor
April 1, 2001, 00:00
The Evaluation Center evaluated the National Science Foundation's Rural Systemic Initiative program, which sought to stimulate systemwide educational reform of…
- Kalamazoo United Way by: editor
December 31, 2000, 00:00
This project produced an evaluation manual to be used within the Greater Kalamazoo community as a guide for using evaluation in community organizations. A…
- Kalamazoo Nonprofit Capacity Coalition by: editor
December 31, 2000, 00:00
Provide technical assistance to the Nonprofit Capacity Coalition
- Development of Personnel Evaluation Standards by: editor
October 1, 2000, 00:00
Revision of Personnel Evaluation Standards
- Development of Student Evaluation Standards by: editor
September 30, 2000, 00:00
Reforming the way decisions are made about students
- Cleveland Charter Schools by: editor
August 1, 2000, 00:00
The Evaluation Center conducted a qualitative study of four charter schools in Cleveland, Ohio, that are sponsored by The Cleveland Foundation. During the…
- Best Practices of Technology Integration by: editor
July 31, 2000, 00:00
Evaluation of the Technology Literacy Challenge Grant awarded to the Great Lakes Education Network
- Calhoun II Capacity Building by: editor
June 30, 2000, 00:00
Management support of nonprofit agencies in Calhoun County.
- Michigan Charter Schools by: editor
June 30, 2000, 00:00
The Evaluation Center evaluated the charter school initiative in Michigan through a project sponsored by the Michigan Department of Education. Fifty-one…
- Evaluation of the Edison Project by: editor
June 30, 2000, 00:00
The Evaluation Center examined the impact of The Edison Project schools on student learning. The Edison Project, one of the largest educational management…
- CREATE Publications by: editor
June 30, 2000, 00:00
Continue dissemintion of CREATE publications.
- Illinois Charter Schools by: editor
February 29, 2000, 00:00
The effectiveness of charter schools for the Illinois State Board of Education was evaluated. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected through…
- AccessMichigan by: editor
January 7, 2000, 00:00
AccessMichigan was a collaborative project of Michigan libraries to create a digital information environment that would offer every resident of the state…
- Kamehameha Schools' Successful Schools for Hawaiians Study by: editor
January 1, 1999, 00:00
The Successful Schools for Hawaiians Study (SSHS) was a large-scale, mixed-method, multicase study conducted to examine school-level factors that influence…
- Environmental Education and Training Partnership by: editor
December 1, 1996, 00:00
The Evaluation Center evaluated the work of the Environmental Education and Training Program (EETAP), a comprehensive collaborative of more than 12 professional…
- MTS by: editor
May 1, 1995, 00:00
This projects objectives were to enhance evaluation capacity in the science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education communities through materials…
- Appalachia Educational Laboratory by: editor
March 1, 1990, 00:00
This external evaluation addressed AEL's evaluation needs; explored the impact AEL had in its region; assessed the quality of services and the extent to which…
- CREATE Institute by: editor
January 1, 1990, 00:00
The Evaluation Center housed a federally funded research and development center for research on educational accountability and teacher evaluation (CREATE).…
- Anchor Organization Network by: Stephanie Evergreen
- Category: Research Staff (5)
- Jason Burkhardt by: wingate.lori
October 7, 2011, 13:49
Jason Burkhardt, M.A. Project Manager jason.t.burkhardt@wmich.edu 269-387-5895 Anne Cullen begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_hi…
- Michael J. Scriven, Ph.D. by: editor
June 8, 2010, 16:03
Michael J. Scriven, Ph.D. Principal Research Associate michael.scriven@wmich.edu Phone: 269-387-5895
- Kelly N. Robertson, M.A. by: robertson.kelly
June 8, 2010, 16:01
Kelly N. Robertson, M.A. Project Manager kelly.n.robertson@wmich.edu Phone: 269-387-5919 View website
- Arlen R. Gullickson, Ph.D. by: gullickson.arlen
June 8, 2010, 15:57
Arlen R. Gullickson, Ph.D. Emeritus Researcher (Professor Emeritus) arlen.gullickson@wmich.edu Phone: 269-387-5895
- Stephanie D. Evergreen, PhD by: Stephanie Evergreen
June 8, 2010, 15:55
Stephanie D. Evergreen, Ph.D. Senior Research Associate Email Phone: 269-387-5920 View website
- Jason Burkhardt by: wingate.lori
- Category: Staff (19)
- Thomaz Chianca, Ph.D., MPH, CD by: Daniela
December 6, 2010, 08:02
Collaborator The Evaluation Center Western Michigan University Email: thomaz.chianca@gmail.com Bio Thomaz is an international evaluation…
- Anne Cullen, Ph.D. by: cullen.anne
October 6, 2010, 14:48
Principal Research Associate The Evaluation Center Western Michigan University Email: anne.cullen@wmich.edu Phone: 269-387-5895 Curriculum vitae…
- Peggie Weeks, M.S. by: editor
June 8, 2010, 18:28
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- Lori A. Wingate, Ph.D. by: editor
June 8, 2010, 17:11
Assistant Director The Evaluation Center Western Michigan University Email: lori.wingate@wmich.edu Phone: 269-387-5895 curriculum vita (PDF) I…
- Daniel L. Stufflebeam, Ph.D. by: editor
June 8, 2010, 17:11
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- Michael J. Scriven, Ph.D. by: editor
June 8, 2010, 17:11
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- James R. Sanders, Ph.D. by: editor
June 8, 2010, 17:11
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- Kelly N. Robertson, M.A. by: robertson.kelly
June 8, 2010, 17:10
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- Mary E. Ramlow, B.A. by: editor
June 8, 2010, 17:10
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- Patricia M. Negrevski, B.B.A. by: Negrevski.Patricia
June 8, 2010, 17:10
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- Jerry G. Horn, Ed.D. by: editor
June 8, 2010, 17:09
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- Arlen R. Gullickson, Ph.D. by: gullickson.arlen
June 8, 2010, 17:09
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- Joseph A. Fee, M.S. by: editor
June 8, 2010, 17:09
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- Stephanie D. Evergreen, Ph.D. by: Stephanie Evergreen
June 8, 2010, 17:09
There are about a kajillion ways to get in touch with me: Email me Check out my blog Follow me on Twitter Phone me at (269)387-5920 Find me at the…
- Anne Cullen, Ph.D. by: cullen.anne
June 8, 2010, 17:08
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- Sally A. Veeder, A.A. by: editor
June 8, 2010, 17:08
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- Stephen Magura, Ph.D., C.S.W. by: editor
June 8, 2010, 16:56
Director The Evaluation Center Western Michigan University Email: stephen.magura@wmich.edu Phone: 269-387-5895 Curriculum vita (PDF) Current…
- Daniela C. Schröter, Ph.D. by: Daniela
June 8, 2010, 16:40
Director of Research The Evaluation Center Western Michigan University Email: daniela.schroeter@wmich.edu Phone: 269-387-5895 CV Daniela C. Schröter…
- Chris Coryn Ph.D. by: editor
June 8, 2010, 16:38
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- Thomaz Chianca, Ph.D., MPH, CD by: Daniela
- Category: Undergraduate Students (4)
- Ambrosia Neldon by: newuser
January 10, 2011, 15:26
Ambrosia Neldon ambrosia.a.neldon@wmich.edu
- Ashley Quane by: newuser
January 10, 2011, 15:22
Ashley Quane ashley.quane@wmich.edu
- Tariana Riley by: newuser
January 10, 2011, 15:20
Tariana Riley tariana.riley@wmich.edu
- Jasmine Neldon by: newuser
January 10, 2011, 14:53
Jasmine Neldon jasmine.m.neldon@wmich.edu
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