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Congratulations to
Dr. Michaela Hynie
and
Carolyn Steele Gray!
Recipients of the
Evaluator Excellence Award 2011.
Michaela Hynie, PhD, Associate Director, York Institute for Health Research,
Program Evaluation Unit
Dr. Hynie is a social psychologist in the department of Psychology at York University and associate director of the York Institute of Health Research (YIHR). In 2007, Dr. Hynie founded the YIHR Program Evaluation Unit, which conducts and builds capacity in program evaluation in the health and social service sectors.
Carolyn Steele Gray, PhD Candidate, University of Toronto
Carolyn Steele Gray is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Toronto in the department of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation. Her thesis work focuses on accountability in the home and community care sector in Ontario.
Dr. Hynie and Carolyn Steele Gray are granted the Evaluator Excellence Award 2011, by acclamation, based on their work in the following evaluation project.
The “Healthy Eating for Mental Health” project began in November 2009 and ended in March 2011. The evaluation process was designed as an evolving self-reflection process for both the Minding Our Bodies project team and the service providers. The evaluators used a number of ways to gather information, including site visits, interviews and surveys conducted with staff, focus groups with staff and participants, and reviewing documentation and project materials.
In addition to the evaluation of the overall MOB program, each pilot site conducted its own internal evaluation, followed up by an external evaluation by YIHR. The final evaluation incorporates the internal pilot site evaluations and the external evaluation data into a case study for each site. The sites were provided with the results of their case study reports and given the opportunity to contribute their feedback.
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Click here for the our July 2011 Newsletter.
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Professional Designations Project
Town Hall Meetings Schedule - through March & April 2009
Canadian Evaluation Society's 2009 National Annual Conference
May 31 to June 3, 2009 -
Ottawa
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New 2009 Board Officers
& Committee Chairs
At the first meeting of the 2009 Ontario Chapter Board of Directors, our new Board Chair was elected and several committees have new Chairs or Co-chairs. Please see the updated Contact list here.
Call for Volunteers!
Please join our new 2009 Board members to volunteer in a Committee of interest to you. For a description and contact information for the committees, click here.
Board By-Election Nominees Elected by Acclamation
Congratulations, New Board Members
Welcome Back, Continuing Board Members
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2008 Year in Review
It is a tradition and privilege for the outgoing chair to begin the board’s annual report to the membership by offering thanks for our year’s accomplishments . . .
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Minutes from the 2007 Annual General Meeting are now posted.
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Slate of Candidates for CES-ON Board
Election at AGM October 6, 2008
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Annual General Meeting and 25th Anniversary Celebration
Registration Deadline for Pre-AGM Lunch and Celebration: November 21, 2006
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25th Anniversary Contest Winners
Earlier this year, nine evaluation stories were submitted …
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CES-NCC Conference
February 13 - 14, 2007
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Presentations and Report from CES-ON Annual Conference
Now posted.
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Thank You to our Conference Supporters!!
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Advocacy Survey
The Advocacy Committee is conducting a survey of CES-ON Members to determine the issues, challenges and opportunities that Ontario Chapter CES members perceive may exist within the field of program evaluation. The results of the survey will be critical in helping to set direction for the Strategic Plan. Members have been emailed a link to the online survey and the deadline for completion is July 27, 2006. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Chair of the Committee, Keiko Kuji-Skikatani at the Ontario Chapter at advocacy@evaluationontario.ca.
New CES-ON Membership Report
The chapter’s Membership Committee is focusing on member retention this year. They analyzed chapter membership data recently…
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New Student Page Items
The chapter’s Student Committee has posted several new items on the student page …
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CES-ON Members!
25th Anniversary Contest Vote Extended! Get to the Polls! Vote by Friday, July 21st, at Noon!
First, review the 9 evaluation stories/nominees for the winners of the 25th Anniversary Award posted here …
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CES-ON Annual Conference - 25th Anniversary Celebration!
Building a Case for Evaluation in the Next 25 Years
Monday September 18, 2006, The Old Mill, Toronto
Save the date!
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CES-ON Members!
Vote in the 25th Anniversary contest by Friday, June 16th, at Noon!
First, review the 9 evaluation stories/nominees for the winners of the 25th Anniversary Award posted here …
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Everyone!
Join us to celebrate the Canadian Evaluation Society’s 25th Anniversary at the Award Ceremony!
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May we hold a fundraising event for your organization?
25th Anniversary Contest Announcement
To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES), the Ontario Chapter of CES is asking organizations across Ontario to recount how an evaluator (or an evaluation unit/firm) contributed to their cause. Two prizes will be awarded - one for an Ontario evaluator (or an evaluation unit/firm) and another for an Ontario student (or a class) of evaluation. Deadline: May 26th, 2006! We also need member assistance in promoting this to organizations who may want to enter!
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Register Now: Essential Skills Series
Registration is now open for the next Essential Skills Series on May 1 through May 4, at Queen's Park in Toronto …
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Evaluation Courses in Ontario
The Ontario Chapter has recently developed a list of evaluation courses in Ontario …
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Join a Committee
The CES-Ontario Chapter has several committees that you can get involved in, depending on your interests. Contact the chair of the committee that interests you …
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Register Now!
The next Essential Skills Series will be held on May 1 through May 4, at Queen’s Park in Toronto. Stay tuned for more information!
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Message from the Chair
I am pleased to introduce you to the 2006 CES-ON Chapter Board of Directors. Congratulations and many thanks for your commitment go out to new directors Dale Vaillancourt, Ron Saranchuk, Chine Nkado, and Fataneh Zarinpoush, as well as re-elected members Jennifer Yessis and Erica Procter, ...
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Call for Mentors
CES is looking for a mentor for the 2005 Mentoring Program. Students will be assigned a professional evaluator to serve as a mentor during the CEA/AEA conference and throughout the upcoming academic year. We hope that you will be a mentor for a student in this Program. Immediately send your completed application to...
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Strategic Planning Survey
Results of the member survey conducted earlier this year to understand membership’s perspective of CES-ON strengths and areas for improvement are now available. Professional development was a key chapter strength highlighted by respondents. Members also value opportunities for networking, and for communication including sharing of resources, information and news.
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Join fellow CES Ontario Chapter members in welcoming over 2000 fellow evaluators to the 2005 Joint CES/AEA Conference! And be sure to sign-up for the great networking opportunity in an informal atmosphere during the Thursday Night social event at the Steam Whistle Brewery.
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We need your participation!
We are hosting the 2005 Joint CES/AEA Conference in Toronto. Did you know that CES-Ontario Chapter events are planned and organized by members who volunteer their talents and time?
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