| Session Title: Theories of Evaluation TIG Business Meeting and Presentation: The Meaning and Purpose of "Theories of Evaluation" |
| Business Meeting Session 350 to be held in Sebastian Section L4 on Thursday, Nov 12, 3:35 PM to 4:20 PM |
| Sponsored by the Theories of Evaluation TIG |
| TIG Leader(s): |
| James Griffith, Claremont Graduate University, james.griffith@cgu.edu |
| Bianca Montrosse, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, bmontros@serve.org |
| Discussant(s): |
| Christina Christie, Claremont Graduate University, tina.christie@cgu.edu |
| Nick L Smith, Syracuse University, nlsmith@syr.edu |
| Howard R Mzumara, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, hmzumara@iupui.edu |
| Abstract: Currently, there is no description of, or statement of purpose or mission for, the Theories of Evaluation TIG on file with AEA. In light of this, and in light of recent discussions about potential overlap with the Research on Evaluation TIG, the Theories of Evaluation TIG leadership is circulating a survey to determine how the purpose of the TIG is perceived. The survey also asks about member preferences for future directions of the TIG. James Griffith and Bianca Montrosse will present the survey results. This presentation will be followed by commentary by three discussants, after which discussion will be opened up to all attendees. |