Program Evaluation: Embedding Evaluation into Program Design and Development

Program Evaluation: Embedding Evaluation into Program Design and Development provides an in-depth examination of the foundations, methods, and relevant issues in the field of evaluation. With an emphasis on an embedded approach, where evaluation is an explicit part of a program that leads to the refinement of the program, students will learn how to conduct effective evaluations that foster continual improvement and enable data-based decision making. This text provides students with both the theoretical understanding and the practical tools to conduct effective evaluations while being rigorous enough for experienced evaluators looking to expand their approach to evaluation. 

Sue Giancola, Ph.D. has over 20 years of experience as an evaluator in both academia and private business. Prior to becoming an evaluator, she worked in corporate and higher education settings on process improvement initiatives. Dr. Giancola is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s Policy Research, Evaluation, and Measurement program. She also has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia in systems engineering and a master’s degree from Pennsylvania State University in management. She is currently Senior Associate Director of the Center for Research in Education and Social Policy (CRESP) at the University of Delaware. Her work focuses on research and evaluation of programs to improve human services, primarily in the areas of education and health. She evaluates many local, state, and federal initiatives, including projects funded through NIH, NSF, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and U.S. Department of Education. Dr. Giancola is a member of the American Evaluation Association and the American Educational Research Association. She lives in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania with her husband and two daughters.