The Claremont Evaluation Debates (Webcast Version)

The 2009 Claremont Evaluation Debates
August 23 & 24, 2009
Claremont Graduate University

Major voices in the living history of Evaluation will go head-to-head on key issues to how the field is practiced today.  Watch them online for free, or join us ringside in beautiful Claremont, California, this August during our Professional Development Workshop Series.

Sunday, August 23, 12:00-1:30 pm (Pacific)
Michael Quinn Patton vs. Michael Scriven
Utilization-Focused Evaluation: Its Promise (Patton) and Pitfalls (Scriven) 

Monday, August 24, 12:00-1:30 pm (Pacific)
David Fetterman vs. Michael Scriven and Michael Quinn Patton
Empowerment Evaluation: Its Promise (Fetterman) and Pitfalls (Scriven & Patton)

These debates are co-sponsored by The Southern California Evaluation Association (an AEA local affiliate) and Claremont Graduate University. 

Space for the online event is limited.  Please use this site to reserve your free access to the event. The webcast will take place in a virtual classroom provided by Elluminate.com, which requires a high-speed internet connection and computer speakers.

You may also attend these debates live in Claremont, California.  Space for the in-person event is limited, so register today for the debates if you plan to attend live.  Registration includes a buffet luncheon for only $10 per person. Follow this link to save your place today: < http://www.cgu.edu/pages/4729.asp >