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Publication Date: 2021-Sep
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Opportunities and Challenges Ahead for University-Based Evaluator Education Programs, Faculty, and Students
LaVelle, John M.; Donaldson, Stewart I.
American Journal of Evaluation, v42 n3 p428-438 Sep 2021
The profession of evaluation continues to grow, generating more demand for evaluation services than can be fulfilled by the supply of well-trained evaluation practitioners. In this brief forum article, we discuss the current state of evaluator education in the United States and the ways in which university-based programs support the development of evaluation practitioners and scholars. We then discuss the opportunities and challenges university-based programs face, focusing on program design, the challenges of being an evaluation-focused faculty member, and the specific needs of evaluation graduate students. We conclude by providing a research agenda for evaluation scholars interested in advancing the knowledge base about university-based evaluator education.
Descriptors: Universities, Evaluation, Evaluators, Training, College Programs, Program Design, College Faculty, Graduate Students, Core Curriculum
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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