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JOHN MATTHEW LAVELLE, Ph.D. Assistant Professor | Coates 283

School of Human Resource Education and Workforce Development College of Human Sciences and Education

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 JLaVelle@lsu.edu

EDUCATION Claremont Graduate University, Claremont CA Ph.D., March, 2014

Psychology Department Emphasis: Evaluation and Applied Research Methods

Dissertation title: An Analysis of Evaluation Education Programs and Evaluator Skills Across the World

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie WI M.S., November 2004 Psychology Department Emphasis: Applied Health Psychology University of Wisconsin-River Falls, River Falls WI B.S., May 2002 Major: Psychology; Major: Modern Languages-Spanish RESEARCH TOPICS

• Research on evaluation profession • Integrating evaluation into program design • Pre-service preparation of evaluators • Integrating social science theory in evaluation • Evaluation competencies • Educational curriculum analysis • Recruitment and selection of evaluators • Higher education

• Evaluation capacity-building • Accreditation, certification and licensure

TEACHING TOPICS

• Introduction to program evaluation • Research methods • Theories and models of evaluation • Mixed research methods & design • Evaluation procedures • Consulting practice • Special topics in evaluation • Training design and delivery • Theory-driven evaluation • Survey of applied psychology

TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor Fall 2015-Current Louisiana State University’s School of Human Resource Education and Workforce Development

• Program Evaluation Workshop Instructor Fall 2014 China’s State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) Designed and delivered a workshop on evaluation for a group of 30 Human Resources executives from China. Topics included program evaluation, personnel evaluation, performance evaluation, with a focus on evaluating Chief Executive Officers and Governance Boards.

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Workshop Instructor Spring 2012 Center for Non-Profit Leadership, San Francisco Designed and delivered a workshop on “Evaluation 101.” Lecture and discussions introduced concepts such as reasons to evaluate, development of logic models, and resources for evaluation capacity building. Activities included appreciative inquiry as well as designing developing logic models for participants’ home agencies. Workshop was co-designed and co-taught with Campbell Bullock and Andrew Niklaus. Workshop Instructor Fall 2010 American Evaluation Association, San Antonio TX Proposed, designed, and delivered an original workshop for the American Evaluation Association on the role of program theory, theories of evaluation, and social science theories within evaluation practice. Demonstrated several social science theories that can be used to help frame many programs and initiatives. Workshop was co-taught with Stewart I. Donaldson, Ph.D. Adjunct Instructor Spring 2009 Psychology department, Whittier College, CA Proposed, designed, and delivered the original course Survey of Applied Psychology. This course was designed to give a broad-area introduction to nine areas of applied psychology, an introduction to a major theory within each area, and help students learn to apply psychological theory to positively influence human behavior. Student products included a written analysis of a social issue with a proposed intervention, and a job search/presentation related to the students’ area of interest in applied psychology. Teaching Assistant, Graduate-level courses Fall 2006-Fall 2008; Fall 2009-Fall 2010; Fall 2012 Psychology department, Claremont Graduate University, CA Coordinating professors: Hallie Preskill, Ph.D.; Stewart Donaldson, Ph.D.; Tarek Azzam, Ph.D.; Michael Scriven, Ph.D. Assisted in the following courses:

• Evaluation Procedures (F 06; F 07; F 08; F 09) • Training Design and Delivery (Sp. 07) • Theory-Driven Evaluation Science (F 08; F 12) • Comparative Evaluation Theory (Sp. 10) • Foundations for Program Evaluation (F 10) • Consulting Theories and Practice (Sp. 08)

Responsibilities included co-developing lesson plans, co-developing activities, lecturing, leading small and large group discussions, tutoring, developing rubrics, and grading student products including evaluation project proposals. Guided students’ development of evaluation proposals for a variety of clients and sectors, such as:

• Higher Education: Pitzer College; Pasadena City College • Not for Profits: House of Ruth; 5 Acres – The Boys’ and Girls’ Aid Society of Los Angeles • For-Profits: Fox Media Networks; Warner Brothers

Teaching Assistant, Graduate-level courses Fall 2003-Spring 2004 Psychology department, University of Wisconsin-Stout, WI Coordinating professors: Louis Milanesi, Ph.D.; Thomas Franklin, Ph.D. Assisted in the following graduate-level courses:

• Applied Research Design (F 03) • Research for Decision-Making (Sp. 04)

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Teaching Assistant, Undergraduate-level courses Fall 2002- Fall 2003 Psychology department, University of Wisconsin-Stout, WI Coordinating Professors: Louis Milanesi, Ph.D.; Kristina Gorbatenko-Roth, Ph.D.; Jim Bird, Ph.D. Assisted in the following undergraduate courses:

• Research Methods (F 03) • Abnormal Psychology (online) (F 02; Sp. 03) • Developmental Psychology (online) (Sp. 03)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Director of Operations and External Affairs August 2012 – July 2015 Director of External Affairs January 2011 – August 2012 School of Social Science, Policy & Evaluation, Claremont Graduate University Supervisor: Stewart I. Donaldson, Ph.D., Dean

• Directed and managed the internal operations and external affairs for the two largest schools at Claremont Graduate University.

• Managed a team of that ranged in size from 6 to 20. • Managed all aspects of major conferences and events, such as the Claremont Evaluation Center’s

Professional Development Workshop Series (2011-current), Exploring Positive Psychology (2014), and the Claremont Symposium on Applied Social Psychology (2011-current) for audiences up to 1,000 participants.

• Represented Claremont Evaluation Center at national and international conferences. • Managed all aspects of faculty search process for 7 hires. • Managed all aspects of faculty reviews for promotion/tenure. • Provided support for 3 chairs and over 40 faculty members. • Redesigned and rebuilt department webpages. • Managed a team of recruiters; assisted with recruiting efforts when necessary. • Developed and distributed materials highlighting student, faculty, and staff successes, in print and

online. Program Liaison: GEDI Program May 2011-Current Claremont Graduate University/American Evaluation Association Supervisors: Stewart Donaldson, Ph.D.; Katrina Bledsoe, Ph.D.; Ashaki Jackson, Ph.D.

• Assisted with the recruitment and selection of the Graduate Education Diversity Internship program (GEDI) participants.

• Assisted with the recruitment and selection of GEDI sites. • Mentored GEDI Interns with their AEA Conference service project. • Liaised with GEDI Site Supervisors. • Coordinated the day-to-day operations of the interns’ site visits to Claremont. • Provided additional support to directors and participants as necessary.

Co-Convener: Southern California Evaluation Association December 2010-Current

• Participated in the development of new vision and mission statements for SCEA. • Developed, disseminated, and collected information from SCEA members about their professional

and social needs and interests. • Assisted with the development of the new SCEA website. • Assisted with the organization and convening of the Affiliate Breakfast at the annual meeting of the

American Evaluation Association (2011).

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Leadership Development Assistant April 2012-November 2012 Claremont Graduate University/YMCA of America Supervisor: Stewart Donaldson, Ph.D., Dean

• Assisted a team of six YMCA Directors and other leaders in the development of white papers addressing issues of “community.”

• Provided written and verbal feedback related to logic, argumentation, and writing style. • Assisted with the implementation of a 2.5-day leadership forum in April 2012 and November 2012.

Start-up Coordinator/Manager: AEA365 Initiative December 2009-July 2010 American Evaluation Association Supervisor: Susan Kistler, Executive Director

• Coordinated and managed the AEA365 tip-a-day initiative, which featured guidelines, ideas, and resources of 365 evaluators over 2010, with a different evaluator being featured each day.

• Coordinated with contributors and the leadership of the Topical Interest Groups (TIGs), maintained a database of contributors, copy-edited submissions, and uploaded posts.

• Performed outreach to other professional organizations about AEA365 as a resource for their membership.

• Assisted in training interns. • At the time of departure, the blog had a daily subscribership of over 1,200 individuals; project has

been described as the most successful AEA initiative of 2010. Jobs, Research, and Grants Opportunities Coordinator January 2007-June 2009 School of Behavioral and Organizational Sciences, Claremont Graduate University, CA Supervisor: Stewart Donaldson, Ph.D., Dean

• Established networks to assist in developing new internship opportunities and placement of interns at Los Angeles area sites.

• Conducted job searches for current students as well as M.A. and Ph.D. alumni. • Raised awareness of over 2000 opportunities to SBOS community via a bi-weekly jobs newsletter

created in Microsoft Publisher and distributed via Lyris listserv system. • Provided individualized assistance to students with cover letters, resumes, targeted job searches, and

interviewing skills. • Provided first-contact and initial consultation services for potential clients of IOPER. • Presented data on jobs and internship opportunities for MA and Ph.D. students.

Evaluation Consultant Fall 2007-Spring 2009 Weingart Advisory Committee of Pitzer College, CA Center for California Cultural and Social Issues, Pitzer College, CA

• Provided services related to research design, data analysis, and interpretation. • Assisted with operationalization of constructs, development of logic models, refinement of client

questions, integrating evaluation into developing projects, selecting research methodologies, selecting appropriate analyses, and data interpretation.

Practicum Coordinator Fall 2005-Spring 2007 Preparing Future Faculty, Claremont Graduate University, CA Supervisor: Laurie Richlin, Ph.D., Director

• Coordinated a series of professional development workshops for graduate students interested in teaching.

• Managed over 28 workshops, including arranging for catering, data management and analysis with Microsoft Access, and other projects as assigned.

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PUBLICATIONS LaVelle, J. M., & Donaldson, S. I. (2015). The state of preparing evaluators. In J. W. Altschuld & M. Engle

(Eds.), Accreditation, certification, and credentialing: Relevant concerns for U.S. evaluators. New Directions for Evaluation, 145, 39-52.

LaVelle, J. M. (2014). An Analysis of Evaluation Education Programs and Evaluator Skills Across the World.

(Doctoral Dissertation). Claremont Graduate University, CA. LaVelle, J. M. (2011). Planning for evaluation’s future: Undergraduate students’ knowledge of and interest in

program evaluation. American Journal of Evaluation. 32(3), 362-375. LaVelle, J. M., & Donaldson, S. I. (2010). University-based evaluation training programs 1980-2008: An

empirical review. American Journal of Evaluation, 31(1), 9-23. MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION LaVelle, J. M., & Donaldson, S. I. Professional development in evaluation: A directory of university-based

evaluation certificate programs. Target: American Journal of Evaluation. LaVelle, J. M. & Donaldson, S. I. A re-analysis of evaluation education programs over time. Target:

American Journal of Evaluation. LaVelle, J. M., & Stanley, P. Undergraduate students’ interest in applied professions: A comparative analysis.

Target: American Journal of Evaluation. INVITED WRITINGS LaVelle, J. M. (2014, January 14). Best of AEA365 week: John LaVelle on personal statements about

evaluation [Web log posting]. Retrieved from http://aea365.org Jackson, A., Donaldson, S. I., & LaVelle, J. (2013, November 14). GEDI week: Ashaki Jackson, Stewart

Donaldson, and John LaVelle on the GEDI Program [web log posting]. Retrieved from http://aea365.org

LaVelle, J. M. (2013, June 17). John LaVelle on other evaluation-related organizations [web log posting].

Retrieved from http://aea365.org Vo, A., & LaVelle, J. M. (2011, October 23). Anne Vo and John LaVelle on the Landscape of Evaluation

Practice in Greater Los Angeles [Web log posting]. Retrieved from http://aea365.org/blog/?p=4521.

LaVelle, J. M. (2011, March 7). John LaVelle on Conceptualizing Research on Evaluation [Web log posting].

Retrieved from http://aea365.org/blog/?p=3065 LaVelle, J. M. (2010, March 6). John LaVelle on Personal statements about evaluation [Web log posting].

Retrieved from http://aea365.org/blog/?p=322 LaVelle, J. M. (2010, February 26). John LaVelle on Describing evaluation [Web log posting]. Retrieved

from http://aea365.org/blog/?p=222

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LaVelle, J. M. (2010, January 10). John LaVelle on Time management [Web log posting]. Retrieved from http://aea365.org/blog/?p=47

PEER-REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS LaVelle, J. M. (Spring, 2015). Program evaluation: What is it, and what can I do with it? Talk given at Western

Psychological Association, Las Vegas, NV. LaVelle, J. M. (Fall, 2014). A crosswalk of university-based evaluation education programs and evaluator competencies:

United States and international perspectives. Talk given at the American Evaluation Association, Denver, CO.

LaVelle, J. M. (Fall, 2014). University-based evaluation education programs: United States and international perspectives.

Talk given at the American Evaluation Association, Denver, CO. LaVelle, J. M. (Fall, 2014). A crosswalk of university-based evaluation education programs and evaluator competencies:

United States and international perspectives. Talk given at the European Evaluation Society, Dublin, Ireland.

LaVelle, J. M. (Fall, 2014). University-based evaluation education programs: United States and international perspectives.

Talk given at the European Evaluation Society, Dublin, Ireland. LaVelle, J. M., (Fall, 2014). Part and parcel: Mentoring relationships as integral to scholar training. Talk given at the

conference of the Center for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment [CREA], Chicago, IL.

LaVelle, J. M. (Spring, 2013). Building evaluation capacity in complex environments: Roles for the university. Talk given

at the International Development Evaluation Association [IDEAS] General Assembly, Bridgetown, Barbados.

LaVelle, J. M. (Fall, 2012). Building evaluation capacity in complex environments: University based evaluation certificate

programs. Talk given at the American Evaluation Association, Minneapolis, MN. Stanley, P., & LaVelle, J. M. (Fall, 2012). Undergraduate students’ interest in diverse professions. Poster presented at

the American Evaluation Association, Minneapolis, MN. LaVelle, J. M. & Donaldson, S. I. (Fall, 2010). Innovative approaches for evaluation education and training: Examples

from the Claremont Graduate University (CGU) evaluation programs. Talk given at the American Evaluation Association, San Antonio, TX.

LaVelle, J. M. (Fall, 2010). An introduction to Mark’s framework for conceptualizing and organizing research on

evaluation. Talk given at the American Evaluation Association, San Antonio, TX. LaVelle, J. M. (Fall, 2010). Using a sociological framework to understand research on evaluation: Professional issues. Paper

presented at the American Evaluation Association, San Antonio, TX. LaVelle, J. M. (Fall, 2009). University-based evaluation training programs 1980-2008: An empirical examination. Paper

presented at the American Evaluation Association, Orlando, FL. LaVelle, J. M. (Spring, 2009). Psychology’s growth career: Program evaluation. Talk given at the Western

Psychological Association, Portland, OR. LaVelle, J. M. (Fall, 2008). Planning for evaluation’s future: Undergraduate students’ knowledge of and interest in program

evaluation. Expert lecture presented at the American Evaluation Association, Denver, CO.

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LaVelle, J. M. (Fall, 2008). Trends in university-based evaluation training programs. Paper presented in a Think Tank

at the American Evaluation Association, Denver, CO. LaVelle, J. M. (Fall, 2007). Undergraduate students’ knowledge of and interest in program evaluation. Paper presented

at the American Evaluation Association, Baltimore, MD. LaVelle, J. M. (Fall, 2007). Finding jobs in evaluation: Strategies that work. Talk given at the American Evaluation

Association, Baltimore, MD. LaVelle, J. M., Richlin, L., Fisher, S., Thoms, B., & Firpo, N. (Spring, 2007). Graduate students and their advisors:

Ships that pass in the night? Paper presented at the Pacific Region Conference of the National Academy of Academic Advisors, San Diego, CA.

LaVelle, J. M., & Cartier, M. (Spring, 2007). Please advise! Discussions on the advisor/advisee relationship.

Workshop presented at the Lilly-West Conference on Teaching and Learning, Pomona, CA. INVITED PRESENTATIONS LaVelle, J. M. (Spring, 2014). Research on evaluation: Cross-examining university-based evaluation education programs

with the international job market. Guest lecture at Claremont Graduate University, Los Angeles, CA. LaVelle, J. M. (Spring, 2013). Exploring applied psychology and applied careers. Guest lecture at Harbor College,

Los Angeles, CA. LaVelle, J. M. (Fall, 2012). Critical issues facing the evaluation profession: Preparation, accreditation, licensure, and

certification. Guest lecture at Claremont Graduate University, Claremont CA. LaVelle, J. M. (Fall, 2011). Evaluation theory, social science theory, and evaluation reporting strategies. Guest lecture at

California State University-Northridge, Northridge CA. LaVelle, J. M. (Fall, 2008). Trends in applied psychology. Introductory talk given at Whittier College’s psychology

career exploration event, Whittier, CA. LaVelle, J. M. (Fall, 2008). Exciting careers in applied psychology: Program evaluation. Talk given at Whittier

College’s psychology career exploration event, Whittier, CA. LaVelle, J. M. (Spring, 2004). A gentle introduction to graduate school. Talk delivered during the 2004 Psi Chi

induction ceremonies for University of Wisconsin-River Falls and University of Wisconsin-Stout. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Principal Investigator Winter 2012-Current Evaluation Certificate Programs in the U.S. 2012-2013, CGU This research explores the current state of university-based evaluation certificate programs operating in the United States from fall 2011 to spring 2012. Principal Investigator Fall 2011-Spring 2012 Undergraduate Students’ Interest in Diverse Applied Professions, CGU This research is assessing undergraduate students’ knowledge about and interest in five descriptions of applied professions: evaluation, psychology, education, business, and public policy. This project includes the supervision of a MA student.

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Principal Investigator Spring 2008-Fall 2009 Planning for Evaluation’s Future: Undergraduate Students’ Knowledge of and Interest in Program Evaluation-Expanded Study, CGU This research assessed undergraduate students’ knowledge of and interest in evaluation at 9 universities across the United States. Paper was published in American Journal of Evaluation in Fall 2011. Principal Investigator Spring 2008-Fall 2009 Trends in the Academic Pre-service Preparation of Evaluators, CGU This research critiqued past research on university-based pre-service evaluation training programs and offers a new methodological approach for collecting valid and accurate data. This research also compiles all accessible Evaluation Training Directories and displays them over time using the SWiSH animation software. This paper was published in the American Journal of Evaluation in spring 2010. Principal Investigator Fall 2005-Fall 2006 What do they know? Undergraduate Students’ Knowledge of and Interest in Program Evaluation-Pilot, CGU This research assessed undergraduate students’ knowledge about evaluation and applied psychology. This research has implications for the recruitment efforts within the field of evaluation. Research Assistant Spring 2005-Summer 2006 Evaluation of Prentice Hall’s Biology Curriculum, CGU Assisted in the design of and training of using an online survey data collection system, acted as a contact point for two research sites, traveled to sites to conduct observations, wrote qualitative reports based on observations, conducted interviews with teachers, performed quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Research Assistant Spring 2004 State of the First Amendment in Wisconsin, UW-Stout As part of duties for the TA position for the Research for Decision-Making (Sp 04), I assisted 12 graduate students with a literature review, helped construct a telephone survey, and created a NCS survey database to receive scanned survey data. Participated in and coordinated survey production and data collection. Helped develop a poster presentation and contributed in writing the final report. Data Analyst Summer 2003 Employer Training Interest Project, UW-Stout Designed, implemented, and analyzed an original online Employer Training Interest Survey for a training program sponsored by the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) of Wisconsin and administered through the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Data Analyst Summer 2003 Interfaith Volunteers of Dunn County Redesigned and analyzed an annual survey given to the recipients of a food shelter in Dunn county Wisconsin. The data was used for annual reports necessary to secure funding for the next fiscal year. Research Assistant Summer 2003 University of Wisconsin Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Initiative, UW-Stout Worked with a senior researcher to analyze AODA data from all the sites in the University of Wisconsin system, and wrote sections of the final report for the University of Wisconsin System administrators. Survey Designer Summer 2003 Athletic Interest Survey, UW-Stout Designed a NCS DesignExpert survey to assess incoming students’ interest in intramural athletics as well as self-reported alcohol and other drug use.

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Researcher Spring 2003 Western Wisconsin Medical Association, UW-Stout Designed and produced original measures of patient satisfaction with a health care experience. Led the data analysis team, and helped present the results of the project to the WWMA administrators. Researcher Spring 2003 Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. Revitalization Project, UW-Stout Contributed to a comprehensive review of the literature about downtown revitalization efforts, helped design a survey on revitalization, assisted with data analysis, and led the presentation of the results to the DECI executive board. SERVICE TO THE ACADEMY & DEPARTMENT Ad-Hoc Reviewer

• American Journal of Evaluation Standing Task Forces Claremont Graduate University

• Alumni Engagement Task Force: Spring 2013-Current • Major Events and Conferences Task Force: Fall 2013-Spring 2014

Staff Search and Hiring Committees Claremont Graduate University

• Director of Career Development search committee: Fall 2014 • Recruiter search committee: Fall 2014

Proposal Reviewer for American Evaluation Association

• Research on Evaluation Topical Interest Group (TIG): Spring 2008-Current • Theories of Evaluation Topical Interest Group (TIG): Spring 2008-Current • Teaching Evaluation Topical Interest Group (TIG): Spring 2008-Current • Graduate Student and New Evaluator Topical Interest Group (TIG): Spring 2007

Faculty Search Committee Spring 2010 Claremont Graduate University Evaluated and provided written feedback on applications for an open position in the Evaluation and Applied Research Methods program. Facilitated student-focused interviews with candidates. Facilitated focus groups and student-level deliberations. Participated in faculty-level committee deliberations. Student Application Reviewer Spring 2007; Spring 2009 Student Applications Committee, Claremont Graduate University Evaluated and provided written feedback on doctoral applications to the Evaluation and Applied Research Methods program at Claremont Graduate University. M.S. Applied Psychology Program Advisory Committee Fall 2006-Spring 2008 Alumni Representative, UW-Stout Participated in discussions about the nature of program evaluation competencies, cross-walked department learning objectives with Essential Program Evaluation Competencies; identified program strengths and opportunities for improvement.

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Student-Alumni Relations Representative Fall 2005-Spring 2007 Student Advocacy Association, Claremont Graduate University Conceptualized and coordinated three professional development workshops and a new community-building activity; co-directed an appreciative inquiry initiative on the topic of “Growing a healthy community,” led an Appreciative Inquiry follow-up meeting, and coordinated an alumni panel for SBOS students. Student Application Reviewer Fall 2003-Spring 2004 Student Applications Committee, UW-Stout Read and evaluated student applications for Masters of Science in Applied Psychology program. Provided written feedback to the committee. HONORS & AWARDS

• Faces of AEA Profile June 2013 • Dean’s Competitive Dissertation Grant Spring 2011 • Dean’s Merit Fellowship Spring 2010 • Graduate Student Council Travel Award Spring 2007; Spring 2009 • Jenness Hannigan Foundation Award Summer 2008 • Hillcrest Trans-Disciplinary Research Award Fall 2006 • Preparing Future Faculty Fellow Fall 2006 • SBOS Department Fellowship Fall 2004-2014

MEMBERSHIPS

• American Evaluation Association • Southern California Evaluation Association • European Evaluation Society • American Educational Research Association • Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Microsoft Office Suite • Microsoft Publisher • Microsoft Visio • SPSS • Atlas Ti (basic) • Blackboard’s Collaborate Virtual Classroom System • HTML (basic)

• Apple Pages, Numbers, and Keynote • Wordpress blogging software

• SWiSH Max 2 Animation Software (basic)

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REFERENCES Stewart I Donaldson, Ph.D., Dean Hallie Preskill, Ph.D. Claremont Graduate University FSG Social Impact Consultants SSSPE/DBOS Hallie.Preskill@fsg.org (909) 607 – 9001 Stewart.Donaldson@cgu.edu Tarek Azzam, Ph.D. Claremont Graduate University SSSPE/DBOS (909) 607 – 6815 Tarek.Azzam@cgu.edu