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Program evaluation from Western Michigan University. Our organization is The Evaluation Center.
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About
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Vision The Evaluation Center is committed to advancing the theory, practice, and utilization of evaluation through research, education, service, and…
- History
  November 21, 2012, 13:51
  The Evaluation Center, Western Michigan University, 4405 Ellsworth Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5237, Phone: (269) 387-5895, Fax: (269) 387-5923, eval-center@wmich…
  - The Western Years
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    The Western Years
  - The Ohio State Years
    June 8, 2010, 20:05
    The Ohio State Years
  - The Founders
    June 8, 2010, 19:37
    The Founders, Dr. John Ramseyer, Dr. Daniel Stufflebeam, Dr. Egon Guba, Dr. John Sandberg,
- Affiliations
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  The Evaluation Center, Western Michigan University, 4405 Ellsworth Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5237, Phone: (269) 387-5895, Fax: (269) 387-5923, eval-center@wmich…
- Annual Reports
  November 21, 2012, 13:44
  The Evaluation Center, Western Michigan University, 4405 Ellsworth Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5237, Phone: (269) 387-5895, Fax: (269) 387-5923, eval-center@wmich…
Contact Us
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The Evaluation Center, Western Michigan University, 4405 Ellsworth Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5237, Phone: (269) 387-5895, Fax: (269) 387-5923, eval-center@wmich…
Directory
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The Evaluation Center Directory
Presentations
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Presentations, EC staff presentations
Publications
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In keeping with The Evaluation Center’s mission to advance the theory, practice, and utilization of evaluation, our staff are engaged in publishing and…
Checklists
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The Evaluation Checklists site's purpose is to provide evaluation practitioners with practical guidance for improving the quality and consistency of their…
- Evaluation Checklists
  January 12, 2011, 10:45
  This site provides refereed checklists for designing, budgeting, contracting, staffing, managing, and assessing evaluations of programs, personnel, students,…
- Evaluation Checklists
  January 11, 2011, 15:52
  This site provides refereed checklists for designing, budgeting, contracting, staffing, managing, and assessing evaluations of programs, personnel, students,…
- Evaluation Checklists
  May 19, 2010, 12:13
  This site provides refereed checklists for designing, budgeting, contracting, staffing, managing, and assessing evaluations of programs, personnel, students,…
- Evaluation Checklists
  May 19, 2010, 12:11
  This site provides refereed checklists for designing, budgeting, contracting, staffing, managing, and assessing evaluations of programs, personnel, students,…
- Evaluation Checklists
  May 19, 2010, 12:08
  This site provides refereed checklists for designing, budgeting, contracting, staffing, managing, and assessing evaluations of programs, personnel, students,…
- Evaluation Values and Criteria
  May 19, 2010, 12:02
  This site provides refereed checklists for designing, budgeting, contracting, staffing, managing, and assessing evaluations of programs, personnel, students,…
- Evaluation Checklists (organized by general topic)
  May 19, 2010, 11:57
  The Evaluation Checklist site's purpose is to provide evaluation practitioners with practical guidance for improving the quality and consistency of their…
Evaluation Cafe
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The Evaluation Café takes place in 4405 Ellsworth Hall, at noon, on nearly every Tuesday throughout the academic year.
- NEW EVALUATION CAFE PAGE
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  Click on the buttons below to find out more! Evaluation Cafe Noon on nearly every Wednesday during the academic year 4410 Ellsworth…
  - Past Evaluation Cafes
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    Click on the dates below to access past evaluation cafes: 2012-2013 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010 2008-2009 2007-2008 200…
  - About Evaluation Cafe
    March 13, 2013, 16:28
    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 been…
- 2012 - 2013
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  Evaluation Café Events 2012-2013. The Evaluation Café takes place in 4405 Ellsworth Hall, at noon, on nearly every Tuesday throughout the academic year.
- 2011 - 2012
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  Evaluation Café Events 2011-2012. The Evaluation Café takes place in 4405 Ellsworth Hall, at noon, on nearly every Tuesday throughout the academic year.
- 2010 - 2011
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  Evaluation Café Events 2010-2011. The Evaluation Café takes place in 4405 Ellsworth Hall, at noon, on nearly every Tuesday throughout the academic year.
- 2009 - 2010
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  Evaluation Cafe 2009 - 2010
- 2008 - 2009
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  Evaluation Cafe 2008 - 2009
- 2007 - 2008
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  Evaluation Cafe 2007 - 2008
- 2006 - 2007
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  Evaluation Cafe 2006 - 2007
- 2005 - 2006
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  Evaluation Cafe 2005 - 2006
- 2004 - 2005
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  Evaluation Cafe 2004 - 2005
- 2003 - 2004
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  Evaluation Cafe 2003 - 2004
- 2002 - 2003
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  Evaluation Cafe 2002 - 2003
- Upcoming Evaluation Café Events
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  Upcoming Evaluation Café Events. The Evaluation Café takes place in 4405 Ellsworth Hall, at noon, on nearly every Tuesday throughout the academic year.
Services
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Evaluation We have a long history of conducting program evaluation, policy analysis, needs assessments, cost analyses, feasibility studies, GPRA assessments,…
- EC Services Inquiry Form
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  The Evaluation Café takes place in 4405 Ellsworth Hall, at noon, on nearly every Tuesday throughout the academic year.
Evaluation Ph.D.
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Evaluation Ph.D., Interdisciplinary Ph.D.in Evaluation
Projects
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Projects
- Past Projects
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  Past Projects
- Evaluation Center Projects
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  Evaluation Center Projects

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Category: Admin Staff (4)
- Mary E. Ramlow, B.A. by: editor
  June 8, 2010, 16:00
  Mary E. Ramlow, B.A. - Admin Staff, Staff, evaluation, The Evaluation Center
- Patricia M. Negrevski, B.B.A. by: Negrevski.Patricia
  June 8, 2010, 15:59
  Patricia M. Negrevski, B.B.A. - Admin Staff, Admin Staff , Staff, evaluation, The Evaluation Center
- Zachary Wood by: editor
  June 8, 2010, 15:58
  Zachary Wood - Admin Staff, Staff, evaluation, The Evaluation Center
- 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
Category: Collaborators (4)
- Daniel L. Stufflebeam, Ph.D. by: editor
  June 8, 2010, 16:04
  Daniel L. Stufflebeam, Ph.D. - Collaborator, Distinguished University Professor, Collaborator, evaluation, The Evaluation Center, collaborators
- Michael J. Scriven, Ph.D. by: editor
  June 8, 2010, 16:03
  Michael J. Scriven, Ph.D. - Research Staff, evaluation, The Evaluation Center
- James R. Sanders, Ph.D. by: editor
  June 8, 2010, 16:02
  James R. Sanders, Ph.D., Research Staff, evaluation, The Evaluation Center
- Jerry G. Horn, Ed.D. by: editor
  June 8, 2010, 15:58
  Jerry G. Horn, Ed.D. - Collaborator, Collaborator, evaluation, The Evaluation Center, collaborators
Category: Doctoral Students (14)
- Michelle Calco by: Perk.Emma
  November 26, 2012, 12:13
  Michelle Calco, Doctoral Student, evaluation, The Evaluation Center, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation, IDPE, doctoral students
- Alexander Manga by: Perk.Emma
  November 26, 2012, 12:13
  Alexander Manga - Doctoral Student, Doctoral Student, evaluation, The Evaluation Center, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation, IDPE, doctoral students
- Abhik Roy by: Perk.Emma
  November 16, 2012, 15:17
  Ahbik Roy - Doctoral Student, evaluation, The Evaluation Center, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation, IDPE, doctoral students
- Corey Smith by: Perk.Emma
  November 16, 2012, 14:58
  Corey Smith - Doctoral Student, Doctoral Student, evaluation, The Evaluation Center, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation, IDPE, doctoral students
- Pedro Mateu by: Perk.Emma
  November 16, 2012, 14:52
  Pedro Mateu - Doctoral Student, Doctoral Student, evaluation, The Evaluation Center, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation, IDPE, doctoral students
- Kristin Hobson by: Perk.Emma
  November 16, 2012, 14:51
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- Carl Westine by: newuser
  June 17, 2010, 20:12
  Carl Westine - Doctoral Student, Doctoral Student, evaluation, The Evaluation Center, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation, IDPE, doctoral students
- Diane Rogers by: newuser
  June 17, 2010, 20:11
  Diane Rogers - Doctoral Student, Doctoral Student, evaluation, The Evaluation Center, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation, IDPE, doctoral students
- Lindsay Noakes by: newuser
  June 17, 2010, 20:10
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  June 17, 2010, 20:09
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- Robert McCowen by: newuser
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  Lee Balcom - Doctoral Student, Doctoral Student, evaluation, The Evaluation Center, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation, IDPE, doctoral students
Category: EvalCafe Banner (4)
- The Evaluation Café by: wingate.lori
  August 10, 2010, 15:42
  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 been…
- Upcoming Evaluation Café by: wingate.lori
  May 28, 2010, 20:35
  Upcoming Evaluation Café
- The Evaluation Café by: wingate.lori
  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 one…
- The Evaluation Café by: wingate.lori
  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 been…
Category: EvalCafe List (71)
- CANCELED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR FALL 2013...Meta-Analysis as a Method of Multi-Site Evaluation of International Development Projects and Programs by: Perk.Emma
  April 17, 2013, 12:00
  CANCELED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR FALL 2013 Meta-Analysis as a Method of Multi-Site Evaluation of International Development Projects and Programs
- Navigating Foundation Evaluation--An Insider's View by: Perk.Emma
  April 9, 2013, 12:00
  Dr. Kimberly James—Evaluation Officer, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Evaluation Cafe
- Setting Criteria and Standards for Ball Throwing Athletes by: Perk.Emma
  April 4, 2013, 12:00
  Evaluation Cafe with Alex Manga- Setting Criteria and Standards for Ball Throwing Athletes
- Health Care Use and Outcomes Among Ex-Offenders Living with HIV: Evaluating Michigan’s Community Re-entry Program for Prisoners Living with HIV by: Perk.Emma
  March 28, 2013, 12:00
  Health care use and outcomes among ex-offenders living with HIV: Evaluating Michigan’s community re-entry program for prisoners living with HIV
- Putting Evaluation to Use: A Workshop-based Method for Engaging Stakeholder in the Process of Interpreting and Using Evaluation Data by: Perk.Emma
  March 13, 2013, 12:00
  Evaluation Cafe: "Putting Evaluation to Use:" A Workshop-based Method for Engaging Stakeholder in the Process of Interpreting and Using Evaluation Data
- Evaluation Large-Scale Research Funding Policies and Procedures: Lessons from an Evaluation of the Swiss National Science Foundation by: Perk.Emma
  February 27, 2013, 12:00
  Evaluation Large-Scale Research Funding Policies and Procedures: Lessons from an Evaluation of the Swiss National Science Foundation
- Institutional Analysis of Evaluation Policies in Quebec, Canada by: Perk.Emma
  February 20, 2013, 12:00
  An Evaluation Cafe with Dr. Ghislain Arbour—The Evaluation Center Visiting Scholar from the National School of Public Administration, Quebec, Canada
- Evaluation Questions: The Foundation for Meaningful and Useful Program Evaluation by: Perk.Emma
  February 13, 2013, 12:00
  Evaluation Cafe with Dr. Lori Wingate—Assistant Director, The Evaluation Center, WMU; Dr. Daniela Schroeter—Director of Research, The Evaluation Center, WMU
- Social Return on Investment: Metrics, Methods, and Market Solutions by: Perk.Emma
  February 7, 2013, 12:00
  Social Return on Investment: Metrics, Methods, and Market Solutions Dr. John Gargani—President, Gargani + Company
- Project Management for Evaluators by: Perk.Emma
  January 30, 2013, 12:00
  Steven Dibble—Associate Director—P3MO, Stryker, and IDPE Student, WMU , Evaluation Cafe
- Student Assessment in 21st Century Education by: Perk.Emma
  January 23, 2013, 12:00
  Evaluation Cafe, Arlen Gullickson, Student Assessment in 21st Century Education, LOCATION: 4410 ELLSWORTH HALL TIME: NOON-1PM
- Evaluation the Jedi Way: Using Star Wars for Evaluation Training by: Perk.Emma
  January 15, 2013, 12:00
  Evaluation the Jedi Way: Using Star Wars for Evaluation Training
- Universal Design for Evaluation by: robertson.kelly
  January 8, 2013, 12:00
  Vulnerable populations including persons with disabilities, the homeless, chronically ill, veterans, economically disadvantaged, low-literate, elderly, and…
- Meta-evaluation as Capacity Building for Evaluation Stakeholders by: robertson.kelly
  December 5, 2012, 13:58
  The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Caribbean Regional Program is a technical assistance program aimed at developing a sustained…
- The ABCs of Goal-Free Evaluation by: robertson.kelly
  November 27, 2012, 20:23
  Goal-free evaluation (GFE) is an evaluation model where the evaluator is deliberately kept from the stated goals and objectives of the program; this is…
- National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center's Model for Building Capacity for Evaluation by: robertson.kelly
  November 6, 2012, 23:56
  The National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC) is a federally funded technical assistance and dissemination center. One of our charges…
- Failure of Intervention or Failure of Evaluation: A Meta-evaluation of the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign Evaluation by: robertson.kelly
  October 30, 2012, 20:12
  The national Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign was conducted during 1998-2004 and evaluated through a national, four-wave panel study of adolescents. The…
- Why is it so? An Analysis of Evaluators–Stakeholders Communication Based on Communication Theories by: robertson.kelly
  October 9, 2012, 20:31
  Evaluators and their clients often have different backgrounds, tasks and training. At the same time, they interact as equal partners to jointly identify areas…
- The Kirkpatrick Model for Evaluation: An Overview and Discussion by: robertson.kelly
  October 2, 2012, 13:44
  The Kirkpatrick Model for training evaluation focuses on assessing a program’s quality and effectiveness in terms of participants’ satisfaction (Level 1),…
- Welcoming Michigan: A Statewide Grassroots Immigrant Integration Program by: robertson.kelly
  September 25, 2012, 13:54
  Welcoming Michigan is a statewide grassroots immigrant integration initiative based at the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center. Welcoming Michigan is an affiliate…
- Some Elements of Context and Their Influence on Evaluation Practice by: robertson.kelly
  September 20, 2012, 13:49
  Many elements of context influence evaluation but some primary ones include the setting of the evaluand (education, social welfare, mental health, environment)…
- Conceptual Revolutions About Evaluation; Past and Future by: robertson.kelly
  September 11, 2012, 13:39
  The usual trajectory of conceptual revolutions in science is that each replaces a prior view (the previous paradigm) with a radically different and more…
- Evaluative Considerations Regarding Quebec's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by: robertson.kelly
  September 4, 2012, 13:05
  This presentation examines Quebec’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) from the perspective of an evaluator. This research originated from a dissertation in…
- 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…
- 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 veterans,…
- 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, and 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…
- Meta-Analysis as a Method of Multi-Site Evaluation of International Development Programs & Projects by: author
  December 10, 2011, 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 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
  Evaluation takes place in complex ecologies where we evaluators play important roles in building better organizations and communities and in creating opportunit…
- 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
  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 receive great…
- 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
  Legitimate knowledge claims about causal relationships have been a central concern among evaluators and applied researchers for several decades and often have…
Category: HomePage (7)
- The Western Years by: Perk.Emma
  November 21, 2012, 13:53
  Coming Soon!
- Our Vision by: Daniela
  October 6, 2010, 08:54
  Our Vision - The Evaluation Center Providing evaluation, research, and capacity-building services to a broad array of organizations Conducting…
- 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 specific…
- 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: wingate.lori
  May 28, 2010, 18:51
  EvaluATE is the National Science Foundation-funded Evaluation Resource Center for Advanced Technological Education located at The Evaluation Center. We offer…
- 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,…
Category: Leadership Team (7)
- Lori Wingate, Ph.D. by: editor
  November 4, 2010, 14:00
  Lori Wingate, Ph.D. - Leadership Team, evaluation, The Evaluation Center
- Lori A. Wingate, Ph.D. by: editor
  June 8, 2010, 17:11
  Lori Wingate is the Assistant Director of The Evaluation Center at Western Michigan University. She leads EvaluATE, the evaluation resource center for the…
- Stephen Magura, Ph.D., C.S.W. by: editor
  June 8, 2010, 16:56
  Stephen Magura, Ph.D., C.S.W., Director, Leadership Team, Staff, evaluation, The Evaluation Center
- Daniela C. Schroeter, 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 Vita (PDF) My…
- Daniela C. Schroeter, Ph.D. by: Daniela
  June 8, 2010, 15:53
  Daniela C. Schroeter, Ph.D. - Leadership Team, Director of Research, Staff, evaluation, The Evaluation Center
- Chris Coryn by: editor
  June 8, 2010, 15:48
  Chris L.S. Coryn, Ph.D. - Leadership Team, IDPE Director, Project Director
- Stephen Magura, Ph.D. by: editor
  June 8, 2010, 15:44
  Stephen Magura, Ph.D. - Leadership Team, Director, Staff, evaluation, The Evaluation Center
Category: Projects (138)
- Axiom Silverpop by: Perk.Emma
  April 1, 2013, 13:03
  The Evaluation Center will be examining the effectiveness of the AXIOM sales force development program for Silverpop, a digital marketing provider.
- CDC University by: Perk.Emma
  February 4, 2013, 10:43
  The Center is providing four workshops on evaluation for CDC University, a professional development program for employees at the Centers for Disease Control…
- Axiom CommScope by: Perk.Emma
  November 1, 2012, 15:17
  This project concerns the planning of the CommScope training impact evaluation, conducted on behalf of Axiom Sales Force Development, LLC.
- PEEPs for PD: Identifying Project Evaluation Effectiveness Principles for Professional Development in Elementary Science Teaching by: Perk.Emma
  September 15, 2012, 12:26
  PEEPs for PD: Identifying Project Evaluation Effectiveness Principles for Professional Development in Elementary Science Teaching
- International Labour Organization by: Perk.Emma
  September 10, 2012, 15:54
  Abstract Coming Soon
- Evaluation of the Center for Performative Design and Engineering Technology by: Perk.Emma
  September 1, 2012, 15:08
  Evaluation of the Center for Performative Design and Engineering Technology
- External Evaluation of CREOSA by: Perk.Emma
  September 1, 2012, 12:16
  The WMU Evaluation Cener will provide evaluation services to Delaware State University for its proposed Center for Research and Education in Optical Sciences…
- Metaevaluation & Checklists for CDC by: Perk.Emma
  August 15, 2012, 12:22
  The purpose of this project is to (a) prepare a publishable manuscript based on a metaevaluation previously conducted by the CDC and (b) develop evaluation…
- Evaluation of Indiana State University's Unbounded Possibilities Initiative by: Perk.Emma
  August 1, 2012, 12:11
  The WMU Evaluation Center is evaluating Indiana State University's Unbounded Possibilities program. Unbounded Possibilities is an internally-funded program to…
- WMU Upward Bound Evaluation by: Perk.Emma
  June 1, 2012, 12:32
  Evaluation of Western Michigan University's Upward Bound Program.
- Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine: Methadone Symposium by: Perk.Emma
  May 1, 2012, 20:06
  This is an archive of evaluation-related articles on methadone treatment published in the Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine (MSJM), volume 67 (5 & 6), 2000 and…
- Axiom Verizon by: Perk.Emma
  May 1, 2012, 16:19
  This project concerns the planning of the Verizon training impact evaluation, conducted on behalf of Axiom Sales Force Development, LLC.
- Anchor Organization Network by: wingate.lori
  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…
- Evaluation of the Dynasty Foundation by: Perk.Emma
  April 2, 2012, 15:35
  The Dmitry Zimin’sDynastyFoundation for Not-for-Profit Programs evaluation will provide a comprehensive, independent, external evaluation of its performance…
- Strategic Evaluation on Research Excellence by: Perk.Emma
  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 Swiss National Science Foundation by: Perk.Emma
  January 1, 2012, 10:10
  Evaluation of the Swiss National Science Foundation's Overall Quality Assurance and Transparency in Evaluation Across its Funding Instruments The Foundation…
- Evaluation of RCN-UBE: Microbial Genome Annotation Network by: Perk.Emma
  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…
- Field Initiated Research Trauma Informed Juvenile Assessment and Treatment by: Perk.Emma
  September 1, 2011, 14:27
  An intra-country comparison group will be composed within each of the five counties and then analyzed utilizing structured equation modeling. The Foundation…
- Evidence Based Practice by: Perk.Emma
  July 1, 2011, 10:17
  Evidence Based Practice is a current movement in the behavioral health fields. This study seeks to further explore the evidence used by registers of evidence…
- FIPSE Evaluation- Kalamazoo College by: Perk.Emma
  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: Perk.Emma
  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: wingate.lori
  December 31, 2010, 16:30
  The Race Exhibit Initiative is a collaborative formed by community organizations in the Kalamazoo area to produce events for the community. The events are…
- KSO Marvelous Music Program by: Perk.Emma
  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 assess the impact of the Title I Part D funded supplemental educational services on Jail residents’ high school diploma…
- KPS Title I Juvenile Program by: editor
  May 10, 2010, 19:32
  Conducting a community-based participatory evaluation
- KPS Title I Behavioral Program by: editor
  May 10, 2010, 19:28
  Conducting a community-based participatory evaluation
- Cultural Connections Evaluation by: wingate.lori
  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: wingate.lori
  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 the National Research Center for Career and Technical Education’s (NRCCTE) effectiveness and performance on…
- 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: wingate.lori
  April 1, 2009, 00:00
  In this iteration of our work with Heifer International, we evaluated their domestic education programs. From their interactive museum-like operation to their…
- 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 Center for Student Opportunity project is to develop a data collection plan and sampling framework; develop data collection instruments;…
- 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: wingate.lori
  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
  Operation Frontline, a nutrition education program that connects families with food by teaching them how to prepare healthy, tasty meals on a limited budget,…
- Muskegon County Jail Assessment Process by: wingate.lori
  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: wingate.lori
  September 1, 2008, 00:00
  Purpose of this project is to evaluate the effects of the program on its youth participants by using evaluative activities, create a sustainable evaluation…
- Grand Rapids Youth Master Plan by: coryn.chris
  July 28, 2008, 00:00
  The purpose of this project is 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, 05:00
  Evaluate is the evaluation resource center for the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program. Evaluate promotes the goals…
- Dual Focus Mutual Aid by: magura.stephen
  July 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…
- 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…
- 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: wingate.lori
  January 31, 2008, 00:00
  Conducting a community-based participatory evaluation
- 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
  Provide evaluation support to the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) Oral Health Program
- German Logic Model by: Daniela
  October 1, 2007, 00:00
  Logic Model Theory and Practice--A review of manuals, handouts, other written materials, and computer programs
- 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
  Assessment for Learning (AfL) Research Scholars, a collaborative project for research and learning supported by the National Science Foundation, is committed…
- Strategic Planning and Implementation, Research and Evaluation by: editor
  August 31, 2007, 00:00
  Strategic Planning and Implementation, Research and Evaluation
- 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
  Responsible for overall scientific integrity and direction of the study. Dr. Magura will direct the development of statistical analytical plans, the statistical…
- Oral Health Evaluation Plan by: editor
  February 15, 2007, 00:00
  Development of evaluation plan
- 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 American Evaluation Association was created when the Evaluation Research Society and Evaluation Network merged in 1986. AEA selected The Evaluation Center…
- Charter School Student Achievement in the Great Lakes Region by: editor
  May 1, 2006, 00:00
  This project will involve the secondary analysis of student achievement data for charter schools in each of the states within the Great Lakes Region.
- Charter School Teacher Attrition in the Great Lakes Region by: editor
  May 1, 2006, 00:00
  The project will examine reasons for teacher attrition in charter schools. Data from state evaluations will be mined for this study.
- 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 is subcontractor to The Altarum Institute to assist in their evaluation of the Federal Railroad Administration's Confidential Close Call…
- Education for the Arts by: editor
  March 1, 2006, 00:00
  Evaluation of Education for the Arts.
- 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 Mathematics Partnership by: editor
  October 1, 2005, 00:00
  The Milwaukee Math Partnership (MMP) was one of about 30 Math/Science Partnerships funded by the National Science Foundation. MMP, specifically, was a 5-year,…
- Systemic Initiative in Education by: editor
  September 19, 2005, 00:00
  Evaluation for Rapides Foundation
- 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. In each…
- SERVE-SEIR by: editor
  May 31, 2005, 00:00
  Evaluation activities at SERVE and the South East Initiatives Regional Technology in Education Consortium.
- Kamehameha 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 the following services to the Kamehameha Schools' Ho'olako Like Schools Identify measures for reporting and integrate…
- Kamehameha Schools' E Ola Pono by: editor
  April 26, 2005, 00:00
  Evaluation of E Ola Pono
- 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
  Evaluation of FADC
- 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
  Food Resource Bank is a nongovernmental organization that describes itself as a "Christian response to world hunger." FRB is dedicated to helping reduce…
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers by: editor
  December 1, 2004, 00:00
  Evaluation of an after-school program that is being implemented in 4 Kalamazoo public schools.
- No Disposable Kids by: editor
  August 1, 2004, 00:00
  Evaluation of program in 6 Kalamazoo public schools
- Parental Information and Resource Center by: editor
  June 14, 2004, 00:00
  Evaluation of PIRC
- KPS Middle School Summer Enrichment Program by: author
  June 1, 2004, 15:38
  The Center evaluated the Kalamazoo Public Schools' Summer Enrichment program for three consecutive years. The evaluation, conducted by interdisciplinary…
- 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
  Evaluation of Delaware Charter Schools.
- 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
  Evaluation of The Enrichment Channel (TEC) project. This two-year project was funded through the Federal Department of Education. The Enrichment Channel was…
- 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
  Evaluation of High Scope program.
- 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…
- Swift Worksite Assessment and Translation by: author
  June 1, 2003, 15:59
  This project examined the development of a new methodology called SWAT. The method was intended as a middle ground evaluation strategy to identify worksites…
- Whirlpool by: editor
  May 30, 2003, 00:00
  Focus groups.
- Kamehameha Schools' Early Childhood Education by: author
  April 1, 2003, 15:01
  The Evaluation Center executed a pilot study and evaluation of the Kamehameha Schools Preschool Program. Additional tasks included a review of assessment and…
- Kamehameha Schools' Extension Education programs by: editor
  April 1, 2003, 00:00
  While initially envisioned as a formative evaluation, this project was revised to focus on the provision of technical assistance to program staff in the…
- 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
  Evaluate charter schools in Connecticut.
- 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 Excellence.
- 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
  Plan to Evaluate Project REAL Technology Literacy Project This was a Technology Literacy Challenge Grant awarded to the Hamtramck school system by the…
- Comprehensive Assessment of School Environments by: editor
  July 1, 2002, 00:00
  Provide scoring & reporting services to users of the NASSP CASE climate & satisfaction surveys and the CASE-IMS
- 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 Technology in Education Consortium.
- NASA Education Services Program by: editor
  November 1, 2001, 00:00
  Conduct a program evaluation of the NASA AESP over a 3-year period.
- American Evaluation Association Public Policy Program by: editor
  October 1, 2001, 00:00
  Development of a Public Policy Program within the American Evaluation Association
- 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 addictions 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 Technology 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
  Preliminary Work Plan for Evaluation of the AAAS Project 2061.
- Kellogg Summer Institute by: editor
  June 30, 2001, 00:00
  To foster 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
  Conduct an initial study of Pennsylvania Charter Schools
- Rural Systemic Initiative by: editor
  April 1, 2001, 00:00
  Continue the reporting of how systemic reform operates in communities in which behavior and belief systems contradict the idea of systemic reform.
- Kalamazoo United Way by: editor
  December 31, 2000, 00:00
  Develop funders' guide to evaluation and a quarterly newsletter and provide technical assistance to United Way agencies as needed
- 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
  Evaluate Cleveland Charter Schools.
- 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
  Evaluate Charter Schools in Michigan
- Evaluation of the Edison Project by: editor
  June 30, 2000, 00:00
  Examine 12 Edison Project schools for impact on student learning.
- CREATE Publications by: editor
  June 30, 2000, 00:00
  Continue dissemination of CREATE publications.
- Illinois Charter Schools by: editor
  February 29, 2000, 00:00
  Evaluate Illinois charter schools.
- AccessMichigan by: editor
  January 7, 2000, 00:00
  Evaluate library database programs in Michigan.
- California State University Charter School of Education by: author
  December 8, 1999, 15:19
  The Evaluation Center conducted an external evaluation of the Charter School of Education (CSOE) at California State University, the nation's first and only…
- Kamehameha Schools' Successful Schools for Hawaiians Study by: editor
  January 1, 1999, 00:00
  To evaluate which public schools do Hawaiian students exhibit the highest achievement levels
- Environmental Education and Training Partnership by: editor
  December 1, 1996, 00:00
  Conduct a needs assessment/formative evaluation.
- MTS by: editor
  May 1, 1995, 00:00
  This project lasted from 1995 to 2005. It was originally aimed at improving the nation's evaluation capacity in science and mathematics through identification…
- Appalachia Educational Laboratory by: editor
  March 1, 1990, 00:00
  The Evaluation Center conducted the external evaluation of the Appalachia Educational Laboratory (AEL) for the past 15 or so years. AEL was one of the ten…
- CREATE Institute by: editor
  January 1, 1990, 00:00
  CREATE collaborated with the University of Alabama; Des Moines Public Schools; Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation; National Association…
Category: Research Staff (8)
- Yulia Roth by: Perk.Emma
  November 16, 2012, 12:48
  Yulia Roth- Research Staff, Project Assistant
- Krystin Martens, M.A. by: Perk.Emma
  November 16, 2012, 12:40
  Krystin Martens- Research Staff, Doctoral Student, evaluation, The Evaluation Center, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation, IDPE, project manager
- Stephanie Means, M.A. by: Perk.Emma
  November 16, 2012, 12:35
  Stephanie Means- Research Staff, Doctoral Student, evaluation, The Evaluation Center, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation, IDPE, project manager
- Emma Perk, B.A. by: Perk.Emma
  November 16, 2012, 12:26
  Emma Perk - Research Staff, Assistant to the director, Evaluation Center, EC, Evaluation
- Jason Burkhardt, M.A. by: wingate.lori
  October 7, 2011, 13:49
  Jason Burkhardt - Research Staff, Doctoral Student, evaluation, The Evaluation Center, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation, IDPE, doctoral students
- Kelly Robertson, M.A. by: robertson.kelly
  June 8, 2010, 17:10
  Kelly N. Robertson, M.A. - Staff, Staff, evaluation, The Evaluation Center
- Kelly N. Robertson, M.A. by: robertson.kelly
  June 8, 2010, 16:01
  Kelly N. Robertson, M.A. - Research Staff, Research Staff, evaluation, The Evaluation Center
- Arlen R. Gullickson, Ph.D. by: gullickson.arlen
  June 8, 2010, 15:57
  Arlen R. Gullickson, Ph.D. - Research Staff, Research Staff, Staff, evaluation, The Evaluation Center, Emeritus Researcher, Professor Emeritus
Category: Uncategorized (2)
- Assessment for Learning Faculty by: author
  September 14, 2010, 16:26
  Assessment for Learning Faculty Project
- Assessment for Learning Students by: author
  September 14, 2010, 15:33
  Assessment for Learning Students, The Evaluation Center, evaluation, Projects
Category: Undergraduate Students (2)
- Christopher Proctor by: newuser
  January 10, 2011, 15:26
  Christopher Proctor - Undergraduate Student, evaluation, The Evaluation Center, undergraduate students
- Kadeesha Anderson by: newuser
  January 10, 2011, 15:22
  Kadeesha Anderson - Undergraduate Student, evaluation, The Evaluation Center, undergraduate students

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