| Session Title: LGBT TIG Business Meeting and Think Tank: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Issues and Queer Theory in Evaluation: Planning a Proposal to New Directions for Evaluation |
| Business Meeting Session 400 to be held in Royale Board Room on Thursday, November 8, 1:55 PM to 3:25 PM |
| Sponsored by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Issues TIG |
| TIG Leader(s): |
| Denice Cassaro, Cornell University, dac11@cornell.edu |
| Les Burleson, Syracuse University, wlburles@syr.edu |
| Steve Fifield, University of Delaware, fifield@udel.edu |
| Kari Greene, Oregon Public Health Division, kari.greene@state.or.us |
| Presenter(s): |
| Denice Cassaro, Cornell University, dac11@cornell.edu |
| Steve Fifield, University of Delaware, fifield@udel.edu |
| Abstract: In this Think Tank participants will work together to outline a proposal for a theme issue of New Directions for Evaluation (NDE) on LGBTI issues and queer theory in evaluation. Planning for an NDE proposal is at an early stage. This session is an opportunity for evaluators interested in LGBTI/queer perspectives to contribute to the much needed sharing of emerging issues and concerns with the broader evaluation community. The session will include an overview of the nature of NDE theme issues; work in small groups to identify key issues, theories, methods, and studies that illustrate LGBTI/queer perspectives in evaluation; and a discussion of how to combine these insights in an NDE proposal. Participants are welcome whether they are interested in writing for the theme issue or want to join a discussion of current developments in LGBTI/queer perspectives in evaluation. |