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The Power of Retrospective Pretests to Address Common Survey Research Challenges
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
Empowering Change: David Fetterman on Using Evaluation to Build a Better World
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 ha
From Lecture Halls to Real-World Calls: Tiffany Berry’s Evaluation Insights
Whether youre 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
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
Maximize Your Survey Response Rates: Expert Insights from Sheila Robinson
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 th
Young Adult Cancer Survivors Increase Mindfulness and Connection During Nature Treks with David Victorson
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 throug
The CIPP Evaluation Framework with Guili Zhang
James Pann interviews Guili Zhang about the Context, Input, Process, and Product (CIPP) evaluation model and other evaluation related areas. Dr. Zhang is Department Chair and Professor of Research and
What’s the difference between research and evaluation? with Dana Wanzer
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 Jame
The Importance of How We Define Evaluation with Amy Gullickson
In this interview, I speak with Amy Gullickson, acting Co-Director and Senior Lecturer at the… Continue reading The Importance of How We Define Evaluation with Amy Gullickson