If you have ever used a webinar to train on a topic or present evaluation results, and you are anyth
Often when we measure things on surveys and other forms we don’t think how the order of the qu
The EN4MRB Conference is only a week away and we want to remind all those that have registered and a
December 15, 2011 in general by Melissa Velazquez
If you have ever used a webinar to train on a topic or present evaluation results, and you are anything like me, you have felt some discomfort in talking to a computer screen. Those missing nods of agreement, perplexed looks, or chuckles at my jokes leave me wondering if my words and ideas are being well received. But, recently, I [...]
by Eric Canen
October 7, 2011 in general by Eric Canen
Often when we measure things on surveys and other forms we don’t think how the order of the questions might affect the answers we receive. However, a recent article in the Washington Post demonstrates that the order of the questions can matter a lot. After the 2008 financial collapse, Gallup integrated some questions about politics into a continuing survey, right [...]
by Eric Canen
September 30, 2011 in conference, networking by Eric Canen
The EN4MRB Conference is only a week away and we want to remind all those that have registered and are planning on coming to the conference to bring a abstract or project description with you to the meeting. Both of the breakout sessions will be chances to network and discuss your evaluation experiences with the other evaluators at the conference. [...]
by John Nash
September 23, 2011 in conference, networking by John Nash
We’re excited about the agenda that’s been crafted for this year’s annual conference. The conference will open with a panel of experienced regional evaluators, including: Neal Grandgenett of the University of Nebraska, Jerry Schultz of the University of Kansas, and Beverly Triana-Tremain of Public Health Consulting, LLC in Missouri. Breakout sessions will focus on Challenges in Evaluation Sectors and Challenges in [...]
September 23, 2011 in conference, general, networking by Robert Pawloski
Welcome to our new en4mrb web site. You may have noticed that we had a period of down service over the past 48 hours. Thank you for your patience. I hope you will agree with me that the new website, combining traditional web site, blogsite, and social networking – is as interactive as was the charge given by our membership [...]
by John Nash
September 23, 2011 in conference, networking by John Nash
The 2011 Conference for the Evaluation Network for the Missouri River Basin is taking place October 7, 2011 in Omaha, Nebraska. Click here for further information about conference focus, online registration, payment, and recommended lodging. Consider joining us for a very interactive format, where we will ask you to share your ideas as well as listen to and network with experienced evaluators from within our states. [...]
