| Session Title: The American Evaluation Association, Diversity Committee Asa G Hilliard Think Tank |
| Think Tank Session 390 to be held in Capitol Ballroom Section 5 on Thursday, Nov 6, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Sponsored by the AEA Conference Committee |
| Chair(s): |
| Jenny L Jones, Virginia Commonwealth University, jljones2@vcu.edu |
| Presenter(s): |
| Itihari Toure, First Afrikan Church, fapc@firstafrikanchurch.org |
| Discussant(s): |
| Jenny L Jones, Virginia Commonwealth University, jljones2@vcu.edu |
| Cindy Crusto, Yale University, cindy.crusto@yale.edu |
| Leona M Johnson, Hampton University, leona.johnson@hamptonu.edu |
| Katherine Tibbetts, Kamehameha Schools, katibbet@ksbe.edu |
| Abstract: This session celebrates the life and legacy of Asa G. Hilliard, Ed.D., a.k.a. Nana Baffour Amankwatia II, a teacher, psychologist, and historian. Think tank goals are to: (1) introduce participants to Dr. Hilliard's work and teachings, (2) reflect on the values of Dr. Hilliard's work and how they can influence evaluation theory, methods, and practice and the professional development of evaluators, and (3) determine the best mechanism(s) to establish ongoing dialogue within the AEA regarding his work. Itihari Toure, a colleague and mentee of Dr. Hilliard's, will reflect upon his work and frame the session. Videos of Dr. Hilliard addressing topics relevant to evaluation will be presented. In small groups participants will reflect upon the teaching and determine the ways in which they would apply and teach the concept to others in the evaluation field. Co-sponsors: Indigenous Peoples in Evaluation, Multiethnic Issues in Evaluation, and Social Work Topical Interest Groups. |