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2007 Summer Evaluation Workshop Series at Claremont Graduate University, August 17-23

  • 1.  2007 Summer Evaluation Workshop Series at Claremont Graduate University, August 17-23

    Posted 07-10-2007 11:48
    Hello all -- apologies for cross-posts...

    I wanted to bring to your attention an outstanding annual series of professional development workshops for anyone interested in evaluation or applied social science research methods at Claremont Graduate University near LA, Aug. 17-23.  

    Speakers include the current president of the American Evaluation Association as well as several past presidents and leaders in the field.

    For more info, go to http://www.cgu.edu/workshops.

    Best,
    Max Freund
    Doctoral Student, Organizational Behavior
    Claremont Graduate University


    Begin forwarded message:

    From: Robert Blagg <Robert.Blagg@CGU.EDU>
    Date: May 24, 2007 4:02:37 PM PDT
    Subject: Claremont Graduate University's 2007 Summer Workshop Serie s, August 17-23
    Reply-To: Robert Blagg <Robert.Blagg@CGU.EDU>

    Register Today!

    <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Claremont</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Graduate</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype></st1:place>'s 2007 Summer Workshop Series

    August 17-23, 2007

     

    <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Claremont</st1:city></st1:place>'s annual summer workshop series will be the largest yet, with twenty-four workshops offered over seven consecutive days, Aug. 17-23, 2007.  Also, for the first time ever, we are offering an additional "encore performance" of our popular "Basics" workshop on its own day, August 30.

     

    As in past years, new names have been added to the stellar roster of presenters.  Early registration has been kept at the same amazing low rate for one additional year, at $45 per day for students and $90 per day for professionals.

     

    For information on our Certificate of Advanced Study in Evaluation, Master's, and Doctoral programs, please visit:

    Certificate of Advanced Study in Evaluation:http://www.cgu.edu/pages/670.asp

    Master's and Doctoral Programs in Evaluation:http://www.cgu.edu/pages/665.asp

     

    This year's workshops include:

    --Basics of Evaluation and Applied Research (<st1:place w:st="on">S. Donaldson</st1:place> & C. Christie)

    --Introduction to Quantitative Analysis (D. Berger)

    --Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods (M. Bligh)

    --Cost Effectiveness and Cost-Benefit Analysis (B. Yates)

    --Building Evaluation Capacity (J. King)

    --Considering Culture in Evaluation and Applied Research (R. Hopson)

    --Evaluation on a Shoestring: Participatory Approaches (J. King)

    --Using Qualitative Methods to Determine Causality (M. Scriven)

    --Needs Assessment (M. Scriven)

    --Sampling and Survey Methods (G. Henry)

    --Quasi-Experimental Design (W. Crano)

    --Introduction to Multilevel Modeling (J. Ullman)

    --Designing Qualitative and Advanced Research Studies (S. Rallis)

    --Practical Program Evaluation – A Program Theory Approach (H. Chen & S. Donaldson)

    --Using Appreciative Inquiry for Evaluation and Organizational Change (H. Preskill)

    --Introduction to Structural Equational Modeling (D. Berger)

    --Qualitative Data Analysis (M. Bligh)

    --Using RCTs in Educational Research (T. Berry & R. Eddy)

    --Logic Models for Program Evaluation and Planning (T. Chapel)

    --How to Write Successful Grant Proposals (A. Omoto)

    --Policy Evaluation (G. Henry)

    --Using Evaluation Theory to Inform Practice (C. Christie)

    --Evaluating Public Health Programs and Initiatives (T. Chapel)

    --Consulting (G. Barrington)

     

    This series has consistently sold out for many years running, so register today and secure your favorite workshops at the "early bird" rate!

     

    For full workshop descriptions, presenter bios, and a complete schedule, visit us at:

    http://www.cgu.edu/workshops

    or call (909) 607-9016 for details.

     

     

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