Predicting Credentialed Evaluator Status

Characteristics, Comparisons, and Implications for the CE Program

Authors

  • Karen Lawson University of Saskatchewan
  • Theresa Hunter University of Victoria
  • Jim McDavid University of Victoria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.61841

Keywords:

credentialed evaluator, evaluation practice, professional designation, professionalization

Abstract

The CES membership database was analyzed in order to determine the socio-demographic profile that best defines Credentialed Evaluators (CE). In general, those currently holding CE status tend to be employed in the private sector, have a PhD-level education, have long-term experience in evaluation, have a major focus on evaluation within their professional activities, and be located within the Atlantic region, Western Canada, or the National Capital Chapter region. Implications of these trends for the sustainability of the CE designation program and options for broadening the scope of uptake within the CES membership are discussed.

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2020-04-21

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Lawson, K., Hunter, T., & McDavid, J. (2020). Predicting Credentialed Evaluator Status: Characteristics, Comparisons, and Implications for the CE Program. Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 35(1), 35–73. https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.61841

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