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Program Evaluation and Research Consulting
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James Pann interviews Melanie Hwalek, Ph.D., a program evaluation consultant, to discuss the retrospective pretest (RPT) design, focusing on its practical applications and the findings from her recent research detailed in the paper, “Designing a Questionnaire with Retrospective PrePost Items: Format Matters.” RPT is particularly useful for evaluating changes in participants’ perceptions or self-assessments following...
David Fetterman is a leading expert in empowerment evaluation, an approach that emphasizes collaboration, participation, and capacity building. He has written extensively on the topic, and his work has been used in a wide range of settings, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, and businesses. David focuses on helping people evaluate their programs and initiatives. Moreover,...
Whether you’re an educator, a student, or simply someone passionate about youth development and educational programs, this podcast episode with Tiffany Berry, Ph.D., 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,...
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...
In this podcast 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...
James Pann, Ph.D., interviews David Victorson, Ph.D., of True North Treks, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower young adults and caregivers affected by cancer to “find direction through connection” and mindfulness. As a child, David grew up surrounded by nature and its many restorative benefits. Therefore, when he went on to complete his...
The difference between research and evaluation, the pros and cons of professionalization, the definition of evaluation, and other evaluation related topics with Dana Wanzer, Ph.D., interviewed by James Pann, Ph.D. Dana is an assistant professor of psychology in evaluation in the psychology department at the University of Wisconsin at Stout. Dana teaches evaluation courses to...
In this interview, I speak with Amy Gullickson, acting Co-Director and Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Program Evaluation at Melbourne Graduate School of Education. She is also Chair of the International Society for Evaluation Education. We talk about what is the best definition of evaluation and why it is important to have a clear definition. Amy...
Thomas Archibald, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education at Virginia Tech. His practice and research are focused primarily on program evaluation and evaluation capacity building. He serves as the Chief of Party/Director of the Feed the Future Senegal Youth in Agriculture project, funded by...
Rakesh Mohan has been the director of the Office of Performance Evaluations (OPE) an independent and nonpartisan agency of the Idaho State Legislature, since 2002. We cover important issues related to evaluation and how evaluation can guiding government and public policy. Under Rakesh’s direction, the office has received many awards, including the American Evaluation Association’s...
Ann K. Emery at Depict Data Studio helps people and organizations visualize data more effectively. This interview covers key evaluation and research reporting strategies, techniques, and resources. Ann is well-known in the evaluation world and beyond. She has been invited to speak in more than 30 states and 10 countries, more than 3,200 people have...
Kylie is the 2020 recipient of the Canadian Evaluation Society’s Award for Contribution to Evaluation in Canada. She has spent the past thirty years working in the not-for-profit sector as a consultant, trainer, program manager, board member, and volunteer.  There are many valuable nuggets from this video. We discuss the following during the interview: –...
James Pann, Ph.D., interviews Holly Rustick to get her insights into the grant writing and management from her years of experience doing this work, her work training others to do it, and her podcast interviews. We discuss:  – Common themes or lessons she has learned from the 120+ podcast episodes completed – Suggested first steps...
James Pann, Ph.D. interviews with Larry Martin, Ph.D. who is co-author of Designing & Managing Programs: An Effectiveness-Based Approach and a  professor at the University of Central Florida about program design and evaluation. OUTLINE: 00:00 – Introduction 00:22 – Background and Larry’s interest in program design and management 03:13 – Reasoning behind publishing the book...
In this episode, I interview Michael Quinn Patton on Utilization-Focused Evaluation.       “What… Continue reading Utilization-Focused Evaluation with Michael Quinn Patton The post Utilization-Focused Evaluation with Michael Quinn Patton appeared first on James Pann.
In this episode, I interview David Fetterman about Empowerment Evaluation.     David Fetterman introduced… Continue reading Empowerment Evaluation with David Fetterman, Ph.D. The post Empowerment Evaluation with David Fetterman, Ph.D. appeared first on James Pann.
ALBERTO CAIRO, PH.D., INTERVIEWED BY JAMES PANN, PH.D.     Alberto responds to the following… Continue reading Purpose-Driven Data Visualization with Alberto Cairo The post Purpose-Driven Data Visualization with Alberto Cairo appeared first on James Pann.
Interview with Sheila Robinson Ed.D. about survey development and use by James Pann, Ph.D.  … Continue reading Survey Development Using a Design Thinking Approach with Sheila Robinson The post Survey Development Using a Design Thinking Approach with Sheila Robinson appeared first on James Pann.
Data Talks with James Pann, Episode 4 is with Sameet Kumar, Ph.D., a psychologist at the Memorial Cancer Institute, serving the patients of the Memorial Healthcare System in south Broward County. We focus on The post Sameet Kumar, Ph.D. on Mindfulness and Helping People with Cancer appeared first on James Pann.
Data Talks explores how people from a wide variety of disciplines use data to make professional and personal decisions. In this episode we talk with Mike Silver, who is principal of Baron Silver Stevens Financial Advisors The post Mike Silver: Financial & Estate Planner appeared first on James Pann.
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