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Check out the special edition of JMDE, focusing on the #JCSEE program #evaluation standards. 8 articles explore evolution of the standards, examples of their use, extent of usage & results of a literature review & survey to quantify knowledge & use. journals.sfu.ca/jmde/index.php…

On this day in 2007, The Western Herald published a story highlighting the federal grant that provided funding for The Evaluation Center to study the Kalamazoo Promise.

On this day in 2003, Arlen Gullickson, Evaluation Center Director, was honored with the 2002 Western Michigan University Service Award for "establishing a national reputation for WMU as a leader in the evaluation of science, math and technology programs."

On this day in 1999 The Evaluation Center was named a key area of #WMU's research assets which contributed to the University's ability to define itself among other #research institutions.

On this day in '03 The Evaluation Center was recognized for securing a #research #grant from The U.S. Dept. of Transportation to analyze the effectiveness of their projects, focusing specifically on the likelihood of success for a new federal railroad transportation program.

The Evaluation Center is celebrating our 50th Anniversary at WMU with a year-long feature of The EC in the news. 2/1/01: James Sanders, professor of educational studies & associate director of The EC was recognized with a Distinguished Service Award from the WMU Trustees.

Our first hybrid Eval Cafe with an in-person presenter was a success! Thank you, Dr. Reinhardt! Excellent presentation on using medicine wheel logic models and Indigenous approaches to evaluation and research.

Join us this Wednesday for a hybrid Eval Café featuring Martin Reinhardt, professor of Native American Studies at Northern Michigan University. Dr. Reinhard will present "Using a Medicine Wheel Logical Model." Register at us02web.zoom.us/.../tZUoce...

Happy Thanksgiving! May your day be doggone amazing. We are thankful for each and every one of you (and bad puns too!)

Come work with us! The Eval Center has an opening for a principal research associate to lead the development and operation of our new Evaluation Lab. Learn more at wmich.edu/evaluation/pra

Join us Nov. 16, for Eval Café featuring Tiffany Tovey, from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro for her presentation, "Evaluation as a Reflective Practice: Practical Implications for the Field." wmich.edu/evaluation/caf…

Congratulations Dr. Alexander!

Day 2 was a success! #Eval22

Day 1 of AEA 2022 is in the books. We enjoyed the opportunity to connect and learn. #Eval22

Be sure to visit the Power of Perspective exhibit (Booth 306) at #Eval22. #TheMay13Group #powerofperspective #PeoplesHistoryofEvaluation

Let’s geaux!!! #Eval22 Opening plenary starts in 30 min!!!

We are excited to be in New Orleans for the 2022 AEA Conference. Check out what our team will be up to this week, including presentations, poster sessions, Meet the Author events and exhibit hall times. We hope to see you there! wmich.edu/evaluation/aea… #Eval22

Join us for the next #Evaluation Café, Wednesday, October 26! @MargaretRoller, principal of Roller Research, will present, A Quality Approach to the In-depth Interview Method. Find out more and register: wmich.edu/evaluation/caf…

Join us for the next Eval Café, Oct. 5! Sue Ann Savas, clinical associate professor at the @UMSocialWork, will present, Most Significant Change Stories of Impact: A 2-in-1 Program Monitoring and Outcome Evaluation Model. Register now: wmich.edu/evaluation/caf… #evaluation #eval

Join us for the next Evaluation Café, Wednesday, September 28! Brian Perron, professor at @UMSocialWork, will present, "An introduction to using Google Data Studio for evaluators." Register now: wmich.edu/evaluation/caf… #evaluators #evaluate #eval #evaltwitter #data #research