2009 AEA Evaluation Conference

Evaluation 2009 Call for Proposals
Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2009
The American Evaluation Association invites evaluators from around the world to attend its annual conference to be held Wednesday, November 11, through Saturday, November 14, 2008 in Orlando, Florida. We are fortunate to be at the world class Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, providing us with a beautiful venue and context for learning from one another as well as building in some time for relaxation and fun. AEA's annual meeting is expected to bring together approximately 2500 evaluation practitioners, academics, and students, and represents a unique opportunity to gather with professional colleagues in a supportive, invigorating, atmosphere.
For more information go to http://www.eval.org/eval2009/default.htm

Evaluation Joke

Question: How many evaluators does it take to change a light bulb?

Answer:
one to do a needs assessment
one to do a feasibility study
one to do a qualitative study to find out what bulb to change
one to empower the bulb to change
one to tender a contract for further study
one to write performance indicators for success
one to do a cost benefit analysis to determine the best to buy
one to do a meta-evaluation showing that all previous studies have left everyone in the dark
SO.......how many evaluators does it take?
None, actually. Evaluators don't change bulbs, that's an implementation problem!

Evaluation RFP: National Forum for Children and Nature

The National Forum on Children and Nature (Forum) requests applications to administer a center with the primary task of conducting program evaluations of the Forums sponsored programs.Growing awareness of the benefits of nature contact and outdoor recreation has spurred programs and projects designed to increase contact with nature. The scientific justification for these initiatives is based on the emerging evidence suggesting a connection between nature exposure and health. One of the most exciting of these initiatives is the National Forum on Children and Nature, launched in June 2007, and housed at The Conservation Fund. More information on the Forum can be found at www.conservationfund.org/children_nature.
Contact:
Myrna Johnson
Managing Director
National Forum on Children and Nature
http://www.conservationfund.org/children_nature
myrnajohnson1@mac.com
857-488-5643

We now have a forum!

The link to the right will lead you to the Health TIG forum (discussion board). We can exchange ideas, pose questions, and get answers. Click on "Visit this group".

Welcome

Welcome to the Health TIG website. We will be posting information about the Health TIG, information regarding the evaluation of health programs and services, and information about the upcoming 2008 American Evaluation Association Conference in Denver, CO.