| Session Title: In the Multi-level Systemic Evaluation Universe, Whose Responsibility is Quality? A Discussion Among Respected Colleagues |
| Think Tank Session 582 to be held in Lone Star A on Friday, Nov 12, 1:40 PM to 3:10 PM |
| Sponsored by the Presidential Strand and the Cluster, Multi-site and Multi-level Evaluation TIG |
| Presenter(s): |
| Kathleen Toms, Research Works Inc, katytoms@researchworks.org |
| Discussant(s): |
| Sandra Mathison, University of British Columbia, sandra.mathison@ubc.ca |
| Michael Morris, University of New Haven, mmorris@newhaven.edu |
| Linda E Lee, Proactive Information Services Inc, linda@proactive.mb.ca |
| Josue De La Rosa, Research Works Inc, jdelarosa@researchworks.org |
| Abstract: As funder requirements filter through levels of their particular systems, evaluators attached to each of those levels can find themselves caught in a quality conundrum. This think-tank will consider and discuss this issue. This includes an exploration of some possible solutions, for example, whether mandatory Standards and Principles could help to achieve systemic evaluation quality. This session brings together a group of respected colleagues to frame and facilitate a discussion of this emerging challenge to evaluation quality: Sandra Mathison, widely published and referenced author and professor known for her strong social responsibility stance regarding evaluation theory and practice; Michael Morris, respected author and professor known for his work in evaluation ethics and the AEA Guiding Principles; Linda E. Lee, past National President of the Canadian Evaluation Society and practicing evaluator in Canada and abroad; and Josue De La Rosa, a new evaluator. |