| In a 90 minute Roundtable session, the first
rotation uses the first 45 minutes and the second rotation uses the last 45 minutes.
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| Roundtable Rotation I:
Identifying Ways to Increase The Racial/Ethnic Diversity of People Entering the Field of Evaluation |
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Roundtable Presentation 467 to be held in Balboa A on Thursday, Nov 3, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
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Sponsored by the Multiethnic Issues in Evaluation TIG
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| Presenter(s):
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| Nandini Bhowmick, University of Minnesota, Duluth, band0077@d.umn.edu
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| Abstract:
Of different aspects of diversity, structural and interactional diversity mostly influence our evaluation process. This proposal frames methods to understand, measure, and improve structural and interactional diversity amongst the evaluators and in the field of evaluation in general. Structural and interactional diversity are considered essential elements of cultural competence of an organization. Interactional diversity provides dynamic synergies to structural diversity, often considered from a static viewpoint. Taken together, these diversity approaches provide necessary explanations on how individual cultural-frame interacts with one's cultural-world views. There are needs and requirements for evaluators to understand different aspects of cultural diversity, more so at an inter and intra group levels than individual understanding.
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| Roundtable Rotation II:
Exploring Evaluation Theory to Promote Diversity in Program Evaluation |
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Roundtable Presentation 467 to be held in Balboa A on Thursday, Nov 3, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
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Sponsored by the Multiethnic Issues in Evaluation TIG
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| Presenter(s):
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| Dwayne Campbell, University of Rochester, dwayne.campbell@warner.rochester.edu
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| Nadine Hylton, University of Rochester, nadinedhylton@hotmail.com
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| Tom Noel, University of Rochester, tnoeljr@gmail.com
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| Abstract:
There is no doubt, that while program evaluation is oftentimes discussed within the realm of education, evaluation is a significant part of many different entities, organizations and branches of both the public and private sector. Given the widespread significance of program evaluation, it becomes interesting that the appeal for program evaluation across different demographics of scholars is not as evident, as one would imagine. It is with this in mind that we are proposing that we explore and utilize the various theories of program evaluation to make the field more inclusive and diverse. This deliberate attempt will, not only give all stakeholders in various programs a voice and presence, but it will also promote greater understanding of different constituents and their cultures, while ultimately making the field more attractive to groups that might have previously not demonstrated a strong presence in this growing and necessary discipline.
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