Practicum Experiences: Navigating Data, Culture, and Evaluation

American University’s (AU) Measurement & Evaluation (M&E) program blends quantitative and qualitative methods, evaluation theories, intercultural communication, and ethics that serve...

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Trends in Monitoring and Evaluation: Self-Reflection, Privilege, and Culturally Responsive Evaluation

I am a 2019 graduate of American University’s Measurement and Evaluation Program. I entered the program with US Peace Corps experience and was working at USAID/Zambia on HIV/AIDS programming at...

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Participant Observation: Getting To The Backstage Part 2

This is the second article in a 4 part series on Using Observation and Participant Observation for Monitoring and Evaluation.

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Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning in Philanthropy: Common Practices and Challenges

Philanthropies are increasingly turning their attention to monitoring and evaluation (M&E). Some more mature philanthropies have well-established M&E functions, and many newer...

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Measurement and Evaluation Coursework: Lessons Learned from Practicum Assignments

Getting practical experience in evaluation as part of my studies is what drew me to American University’s Certificate in Project Monitoring and Evaluation program.

Gregory Warner, Alumnus...

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Ethics in International Program Evaluation

Hilary Leav, Student and Manager of Research and Evaluation at Rotary International

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Confronting Ethical Dilemmas: Decision Making and Ethical Leadership

Beverly Peters, Assistant Professor

Do competition and the pressure to succeed in today's global business environment encourage individuals and companies to act illegally or unethically? If...

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Ethics, Leadership, and Evaluation: A Personal Reflection

Beverly Peters, Assistant Professor

When I teach Professional Ethics and Project Leadership at American University's online MS in Measurement & Evaluation, I use case studies to help...

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Exploring Ethical Dilemmas for Project Leaders

Beverly Peters, Assistant Professor

I teach Professional Ethics and Project Leadership in the online Measurement and Evaluation Program at American University's Office of Graduate &...

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Being an Ethical Leader: The Journey Through Professional Ethics and Project Leadership

Beverly Peters, Assistant Professor

Students often enter American University's online class in Professional Ethics and Project Leadership with the assumption that there are concrete...

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