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Authors:Betty Onyura, Emilia Main, Claudia Barned, Alexandra Wong, Tin D. Vo, Nivetha Chandran, Nazi Torabi, Deena M. Hamza
There is growing recognition of the complex moral and ethical tensions associated with evaluation practice. However, there are scant evidence-informed frameworks for cultivating ethical awareness or informing ethical deliberation across the evaluation landscape. Thus, we aimed to synthesize research evidence on evaluation ethics, and draw on these findings to develop an evidence-informed evaluation ethics framework.
Authors: Betty Ann M. Turpin et al
I read the book and did not count those hrs. I drafted the review days before I posted it (because you will see I posted 2 reviews on the same day - posted on amazon under my pseudo name 'qcridder'. I forgot to mention this latter point in my previous book review submission). I feel it is a reflective practice competency to serve as a review and hopefully gain new methodological ideas. This comprehensive text bridges evaluation theory with diverse practical applications, emphasizing social justice and the transformative paradigm. Mertens, Hall, and Wilson guide readers through the entire evaluation process—from philosophical foundations to reporting—ensuring programs are assessed through lenses of equity, cultural responsiveness, and rigorous methodological standards.
Presenter: Celeste Ghiano, PhD
How about really shaking up the foundations of Evaluation practice? In this initiative, we believe that changing practices begins with changing concepts and understanding contexts, bringing new (and not at all new) ontologies, to change epistemologies and transform methodologies.
2026-05-15
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Notice of the 2026 AGM of the Canadian Evaluation Society
Members of the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES) are invited to attend the 2026 CES Annual General Meeting.
2026-05-14
Start a CES Community of Interest!
CES is excited to announce that Expressions of Interest to start new Communities of Interest is now open!
Truth and Reconciliation for Evaluator, beginning July 14
This course offers evaluators an opportunity to actively engage with Truth and Reconciliation.
2026-05-13
ICCI at CES C2026: Consulting-Focused Events
ICCI has prepared several consulting- focused opportunities at C2026.
2026-05-11
Final Reminder: Call for Nominations: Student and Emerging Evaluator Representative (2026-27)
You are invited to self-nominate for the role.
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Pursuing Excellence in Evaluation
After being introduced to program evaluation during my Masters of Sociology Studies at the University of Manitoba, I decided to pursue a career in evaluation, which led me to CES in 2017.
I’ve been actively involved in my CES Chapter, having volunteered as the Professional Development Chair, Chapter Vice-President and President and, most recently, Co-Chair of the National CES Conference in 2022. From these various roles, I have continued to learn about good governance, and how to facilitate and participate in helpful professional development opportunities, and have become more cognizant of the dynamic field of evaluation. Furthermore, I received my Credentialed Evaluator (CE) designation in 2018. Becoming a CE has opened multiple career opportunities for me in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors pertaining to employment opportunities and promotions. With that said, the most valuable aspect of my membership with CES has been the professional relationships and friendships that I have formed.