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Program Evaluation and Research Consulting

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  1. 2023/09/19

    From Lecture Halls to Real-World Calls: Tiffany Berry’s Evaluation Insights

    Whether you're an educator, a student, or simply someone passionate about youth development and educational programs, this podcast episode with Tiffany Berry, PhD., promises to give you insights into the complex world of evaluation. She is the Dean and a full research professor in the Division of Behavioral & Organizational Sciences at Claremont Graduate University, where she also received her Ph.D. Her research interests include Educational Program Evaluation, Educational Curricula, Comprehensive School Reform, after-school services, social-emotional learning, and other areas. She has published over 75 technical evaluation reports and peer-reviewed articles in leading evaluation and youth development journals. See XXXXX for a detailed description of the interview. OUTLINE: 0:00 Overview of episode 2:07 Evaluation models and conceptual models she uses 8:56 Common challenges Tiffany encountered evaluating educational programs 11:59 Challenges in measuring youth development outcomes 17:36 Changing her evaluation approach due to unforeseen circumstances or changes in the program 23:00 How to stay current in the field of evaluation 28:10 Advice for those interested in becoming an evaluator 32:41 Advantages and disadvantages of getting a graduate degree in evaluation versus other disciplines 38:15 Credentialing in evaluation in the US 44:32 The uniqueness of Claremont’s evaluation program 49:40 Claremont’ Doctoral program in evaluation 55:09 Building a professional network in the evaluation field CONNECT WITH JAMES: - Subscribe to this YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/jamesmpa... - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pannjames/ Please reach out with comments and questions. Thanks!

  2. 2023/04/11

    Mindfulness Meets Evaluation: Insights from Jim McDavid

    In this episode, I talk with Jim McDavid, Ph.D., about his experience with mindfulness and meditation practice, how it has influenced him, and how it affects how he views and practices evaluation. Our conversation also covers practical wisdom, Jim’s interest in the environment, and challenges associated with determining cause and effect in evaluation. Jim is Professor Emeritus at the School of Public Administration, University of Victoria, which he joined as faculty in 1980. He was a recipient of the University of Victoria Alumni Teaching Award, and he received the University of Victoria’s highest academic honor, the UVic Distinguished Professorship Award. He has contributed significantly to the field of evaluation, and the reason I reached out to him related to his work related to mindfulness and evaluation. 00:00 Introduction 01:57 Jim’s definition of mindfulness 05:20 The ethical dimension of mindfulness 08:49 How Jim’s mindfulness practice has evolved over time 11:46 Difference between Transcendental Meditation and Vipassana 15:33 The spiritual dimension of meditation 22:10 Subjectivity of cause and effect 29:34 How mindfulness opens up the mind 35:52 Mindfulness can support evaluation practice 40:32 Connection to practical wisdom 44:45 Importance of being present and really listening in evaluation contexts 49:20 Judgment and evaluation 50:46 Starting a mindfulness practice For more go to: https://evalnetwork.com/mindfulness-meets-evaluation/

  3. 2023/03/02

    Maximize Your Survey Response Rates: Expert Insights from Sheila Robinson

    In this episode, James Pann, Ph.D., interviews Sheila Robinson, Ed.D., about the topic of surveys and response rates. We focus on the significance of response rates in surveys and the steps that can be taken to maximize them. Sheila is a career educator and professional learning designer with experience in K-12 public education and higher education, a certified program evaluator, and Certified Presentation Specialist (CPS™) with particular interests in survey design, data visualization, and presentation design. Read more here: https://evalnetwork.com/maximize-your-survey-response-rates Timeline 00:40 Why Sheila is interested in survey research 03:50 Why survey response rate is critical 05:15 The optimal response rate 07:37 Ensuring accurate demographic representation of the sample 09:30 How to improve response rate 12:01 The survey invitation message is critical 13:26 Transparency in the length of time to complete the survey is important 15:19 Survey reminders can be used tactically to improve the response rate 16:43 Incentives should be used carefully 20:46 Timing of incentives and the principle of reciprocity 23:08 Building survey completion time into program activities can increase response rate 26:17 Importance of piloting the survey prior to use 28:15 Who sends the survey is important 33:20 How to reach Sheila EPISODE LINKS: - Sheila's website: https://www.sheilabrobinson.com/ - Sheila's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilabrobinson/ CONNECT WITH JAMES: - Subscribe to this YoutTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/jamesmpann?sub_confirmation=1 - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pannjames/ Please reach out with comments and questions. Thanks!

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Program Evaluation and Research Consulting