Panel Discussion on the Global Directory of Academic Training Programs in Evaluation
Panel Discussion | Online
About the Event
This event will be centered around presenting the first-ever global directory of academic training programs in evaluation and discussing challenges and perspectives on evaluation education. The event will kick off with a presentation of the directory, focused on the scope and methodological approach for developing the directory, its main features and an overview of the main characteristics and patterns in academic training in evaluation across the globe.
Subsequently, four evaluation scholars and representatives of academic training programs in evaluation from different regions will deliver concise lightning talks that highlight their experiences in evaluation education. Finally, the panel will discuss several forward-looking strategic questions:
- How has academic training in evaluation been evolving?
- As we advance to optimally prepare students for a career in the field of evaluation, what are the main issues and challenges for academic training programs?
- Using the directory as a platform, (how) can a stronger network of academic training programs in evaluation help strengthen academic training in evaluation?
Subsequently, four evaluation scholars and representatives of academic training programs in evaluation from different regions will deliver concise lightning talks that highlight their experiences in evaluation education. Finally, the panel will discuss several forward-looking strategic questions:
- How has academic training in evaluation been evolving?
- As we advance to optimally prepare students for a career in the field of evaluation, what are the main issues and challenges for academic training programs?
- Using the directory as a platform, (how) can a stronger network of academic training programs in evaluation help strengthen academic training in evaluation?
Speakers
| Name | Title | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| John LaVelle | Assistant Professor | Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities |
| Nathalie Holvoet | Professor | Professor, Institute of Development Policy and Management, University of Antwerp |
| Lauren Wildschut | Director of Evaluation Programs | Director of Evaluation Programs, Stellenbosch University |
| Marcia Joppert | Research and Operations Associate | Research and Operations Associate, The Evaluators’ Institute, Claremont Graduate University |
| Christina Cuonz | Director | Director, Centre for Continuing Education, University of Bern (ZUW) |
Moderators
| Name | Title | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Jos Vaessen | Advisor, GEI |