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Latest Episodes

Empowering Change: David Fetterman on Using Evaluation to Build a Better World
October 02, 2023

David Fetterman is a leading expert in empowerment evaluation, an approach that emphasizes collaboration, participation, and capacity building. He has written extensively on the topic, and his work ha

From Lecture Halls to Real-World Calls: Tiffany Berry’s Evaluation Insights
September 18, 2023

Whether youre an educator, a student, or simply someone passionate about youth development and educational programs, this podcast episode with Tiffany Berry, Ph.D., promises to give you insights into

Mindfulness Meets Evaluation: Insights from Jim McDavid
April 11, 2023

In this episode, I talk with Jim McDavid, Ph.D., about his experience with mindfulness and meditation practice, how it has influenced him, and how it affects how he views and practices evaluation. Our

Maximize Your Survey Response Rates: Expert Insights from Sheila Robinson
March 02, 2023

In this podcast episode, James Pann, Ph.D., interviews Sheila Robinson, Ed.D., about the topic of surveys and response rates. We focus on the significance of response rates in surveys and the steps th

Young Adult Cancer Survivors Increase Mindfulness and Connection During Nature Treks with David Victorson
March 28, 2022

James Pann, Ph.D., interviews David Victorson, Ph.D., of True North Treks, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower young adults and caregivers affected by cancer to find direction throug

The CIPP Evaluation Framework with Guili Zhang
November 16, 2021

James Pann interviews Guili Zhang about the Context, Input, Process, and Product (CIPP) evaluation model and other evaluation related areas. Dr. Zhang is Department Chair and Professor of Research and

What’s the difference between research and evaluation? with Dana Wanzer
July 11, 2021

The difference between research and evaluation, the pros and cons of professionalization, the definition of evaluation, and other evaluation related topics with Dana Wanzer, Ph.D., interviewed by Jame

The Importance of How We Define Evaluation with Amy Gullickson
February 04, 2021

In this interview, I speak with Amy Gullickson, acting Co-Director and Senior Lecturer at the… Continue reading The Importance of How We Define Evaluation with Amy Gullickson

Evaluation’s Role in Guiding Public Policy and Government with Rakesh Mohan
February 01, 2021

Rakesh Mohan has been the director of the Office of Performance Evaluations (OPE) an independent… Continue reading Evaluation’s Role in Guiding Public Policy and Government with Rakesh Mohan