University-Based Evaluation Training Programs in the United States 1980—2008: An Empirical Examination

Authors

John M. LaVelle, Claremont Graduate UniversityFollow
Stewart I. Donaldson, Claremont Graduate UniversityFollow

Student Co-author

CGU Graduate

Document Type

Article

Department

Behavioral and Organizational Sciences (CGU), Community and Global Health (CGU)

Publication Date

3-2010

Disciplines

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Abstract

Evaluation practice has grown in leaps and bounds in recent years. In contrast, the most recent survey data suggest that there has been a sharp decline in the number and strength of preservice evaluation training programs in the United States. In an effort to further understand this curious trend, an alternative methodology was used to examine the current state of university-based evaluation training programs in the United States. An online search and curricular document analysis suggest different trends, including a dramatic increase in the number of evaluation training programs in the United States, specifically within schools of education. The importance of using alternative methodologies for understanding the nature of evaluation training programs is discussed.

Rights Information

© 2010 SAGE Publications

DOI

10.1177/1098214009356022

Recommended Citation

Donaldson, S. I., & LaVelle, J. (2010). University-based evaluation training programs in the United States 1980-2008: An empirical examination. American Journal of Evaluation, 31 (1), 9-23. doi: 10.1177/1098214009356022