University of North Carolina at Charlotte            
Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Fretwell 445D                                          
9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28223                                                     
Office Phone: 704-687-7208,        Cell Phone: 704-724-9367
Email: jgcarman@uncc.edu         
Website: http://joannecarman.com

Academic Appointments

Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Administration
University of North Carolina at Charlotte (July, 2023 – present)

Auxiliary Faculty, PhD in Health Psychology
University of North Carolina at Charlotte (November, 2014 – present)

Core Faculty, PhD in Public Policy (July, 2015 – present)
Affiliate Faculty, PhD in Public Policy Program (July, 2014 – June, 2015)
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Associate Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Administration
University of North Carolina at Charlotte (July, 2011 – June, 2023)

Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Administration
University of North Carolina at Charlotte (July, 2005 – June, 2011)

Education

PhD    Rockefeller College, University at Albany (SUNY), May 2005
Public Administration; Field: Politics and Administration, Nonprofit Management

MA     Rockefeller College, University at Albany (SUNY), May 1994
Public Affairs and Policy

BA       Political Science, Hartwick College, May 1990

Interests

Public and Nonprofit Management, Program Evaluation, Applied Research, Community Development

Current Projects

 Piatak, J. S. & Carman, J. G. Volunteer satisfaction: The role of training, inclusion, and organizational support (IRB exempt), manuscript being revised

Carman, J. G & Piatak, J. S. Impacts of COVID-19 on volunteer management (IRB exempt), manuscript in progress

Llaneza, J. L.** & Carman, J. G.  Partner or Part of Something? Understanding the relationship between Nonprofits and the United Way (in development)

Journal Articles (Peer Reviewed)

Piatak, J. S. & Carman, J. G. Unpacking the volunteer experience: The influence of volunteer management on retention and promotion of the organization Journal of Public and Nonprofit Affairs. 9(3) 1-19 https://doi.org/10.20899/jpna.9.3.1-19

Carman, J. G. & Millesen, J. M. (2023). Using Self-assessments to improve board performance and build nonprofit capacity. Journal of Public and Nonprofit Affairs. 9(2) 124-146 https://doi.org/10.20899/jpna.9.2.124-146

Carman, J. G. (2023). Exploring the accountability relationship between nonprofit organizations and the state auditor. Voluntary Sector Review. 14(1) 3-20 https://doi.org/10.1332/204080521X16321509753051

Alaimo, S. & Carman, J. G. (First published online, June 08, 2021). Decisions, decisions, decisions: Community foundations and community well-being. International Journal of Community Well-Being, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42413-021-00125-7

Parrott, A. & Carman, J. G. (2019). Scaling up programs: Reflections on the importance of process evaluation. Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 34(1),131-138.  https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.43216

Millesen, J. L. & Carman, J. G. (2019). Building capacity in nonprofit boards: Learning from board self-assessments. Journal of Public and Nonprofit Affairs, 5(1). 74-94. https://doi.org/10.20899/jpna.5.1.74-94  [2019 Best Paper Award]

Carman, J. G. & Fredericks, K. A. (2018). Applications of social network analysis in evaluation: Challenges, suggestions, and opportunities for the future. Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation. 33(2), 175-187. https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.31156

Carman, J. G. & Parrott, A. (2018). Yoga in United States urban schools: Outcomes for student response to stress and academic achievement. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 8(3), 1-10. https://www.ijhsr.org/IJHSR_Vol.8_Issue.3_March2018/IJHSR_Abstract.01.html

Carman, J. G. & Parrott, A. (2016). Conducting quasi-experimental research in an urban school district: A closer look at the challenges and lessons learned. Journal of Applied Educational and Policy Research, 2(2), 77-86. https://journals.charlotte.edu/jaepr/article/view/516

Carman, J. G. & Fredericks, K. A. (2013). Nonprofits and accreditation: Exploring the implications for accountability. International Review of Public Administration (Symposium: Nonprofit Accountability), 38(3), 51-68. https://doi.org/10.1080/12294659.2013.10805263

Carman, J. G. & Nesbit, R. A. (2013).  Founding new nonprofit organizations: Syndrome or symptom? Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, 42(3), 603-321. https://doi.org/10.1177/0899764012459255

Carman, J. G. & Hefner, R. A.** (2012) Using civic engagement and collaboration to create community change: Lessons from Charlotte, NC. The Foundation Review, 4(2), 30-43. http://doi.org/10.4087/FOUNDATIONREVIEW-D-12-00002.1

Leland, S. M., Carman, J. G., & Swartz, N. (2012). Understanding succession planning at the local level: A study of the opportunities and challenges facing cities and counties. National Civic Review, 101(2), 44-50. https://doi.org/10.1002/ncr.21076

Carman, J. G. (2011). Understanding evaluation in nonprofit organizations. Public Performance & Management Review, 34(3), 350-377 https://doi.org/10.2753/PMR1530-9576340302

Carman, J. G. (2011). What you don’t know can hurt your community: Lessons from a local United Way agency. Nonprofit Management and Leadership, 4(21), 433-448. https://doi.org/10.1002/nml.20035

Millesen, J. L., Carman, J. G. & Bies, A. L. (2010). Why engage? Understanding the incentive to build nonprofit capacity. Nonprofit Management and Leadership, 21(1), 5-20. https://doi.org/10.1002/nml.20009

Carman, J. G., Leland, S. M. & Wilson, A. J.** (2010). Crisis in leadership or failure to plan? Insights from Charlotte, NC. Nonprofit Management and Leadership, 21(1), 93-111. https://doi.org/10.1002/nml.20014

Carman, J. G. (2010). The accountability movement: What is wrong with this theory of change? Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, 39(2), 256-274. https://doi.org/0.1177/0899764008330622

Carman, J. G. & Fredericks, K. A. (2010). Evaluation capacity and nonprofit organizations: Is the glass half-empty or half-full. American Journal of Evaluation, 31(1), 84-104. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098214009352361

Carman, J. G.  (2009). Nonprofits, funders, and evaluation: Accountability in action. The American Review of Public Administration, 39 (4), 374-390. http://doi.org/10.1177/0275074008320190

Carman, J.G. & Fredericks, K. A. (2008). Nonprofits and evaluation: Empirical evidence from the field. (pp. 51-72). In J. G. Carman & K. A. Fredericks (Eds.) Nonprofits and Evaluation. New Directions for Evaluation (119).  San Francisco, CA: Jossey Bass. https://doi.org/10.1002/ev.268 [Invited Author’s Award, April 20, 2009, Eastern Evaluation Research Society]

Carman, J. G., Fredericks, K. A., & Introcaso, D. (2008). Government and accountability: Paving the way for nonprofits and evaluation. (pp. 5-12). In J. G. Carman & K. A. Fredericks (Eds.). Nonprofits and Evaluation. New Directions for Evaluation (119). San Francisco, CA: Jossey Bass. https://doi.org/10.1002/ev.265

Fredericks, K. A., Deegan, M., & Carman, J. G. (2008). Using system dynamics as an evaluation tool: An experience from a demonstration program for people with developmental disabilities. American Journal of Evaluation, 29(3), 251-267. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098214008319446

Carman, J. G. (2007). Evaluation practice among community-based agencies: Research into the reality. American Journal of Evaluation, 28(1), 60-75. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098214006296245

Carman, J.G., & Millesen, J. L. (2005). Nonprofit program evaluation: Organizational challenges and resource needs. Journal of Volunteer Administration (23), 36-43.

Fredericks, K. A., Carman, J. G. &. Birkland, T. A. (2002). Program evaluation in a challenging authorizing environment: Intergovernmental and Interorganizational factors (pp.5-22). In R. Mohan, D. J. Bernstein & M. D. Whitsett (Eds.). Responding to sponsors and stakeholders in complex evaluation environments, New Directions for Evaluation (95). San Francisco, CA: Jossey Bass. https://doi.org/10.1002/ev.55

Carman, J. G. (2001). Community foundations: A growing resource for community development. Nonprofit Management and Leadership, 12(1), 7-24. https://doi.org/10.1002/nml.12102

 

Invited Article (Peer Reviewed)

Carman, J. G. (2013). Evaluation in an era of accountability: Unexpected opportunities: A reply to Jill Chouinard. American Journal of Evaluation, 34(2), 261-265. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098214013478145

 

Book Chapters (Peer Reviewed)

Carman, J. G. (December, 2023). Founder’s syndrome. In K. Kearns & W. Wang’s (Eds). Encyclopedia of nonprofit management, leadership, and governance. Edward Elgar Publishing (U.K.).

Pettijohn, S. L., & Carman, J. G. (2021). Using cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analyses in the community context. In R. P. Kilmer & J. R. Cook (Eds.). Evaluation research: Partnership approaches for community change. (pp.214-235). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Butta, F.,* & Carman, J. G. (2017). Accountability: Breaches of public trust. In A. Farazmand (Ed.) Global encyclopedia of public administration, public policy, and governance. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.

Book Reviews 

Carman, J. G. (2015). [Review of 3 books:  Feedback that works for nonprofit organizations, Influence for nonprofit leaders, and Feedback to managers: A guide to reviewing and selecting multilateral instrument]. Journal for Nonprofit Education and Leadership, 5(2), 131-133. https://js.sagamorepub.com/jnel/article/view/6362

Carman, J. G. (2002). [Review of the book, Accountability and effectiveness evaluation in non-profit organizations], Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, 31(4), 601-604. https://doi.org/ 10.1177/0899764002238507

Conference Paper Presentations (2005 to 2023)

Carman, J. G. & Piatak, J. S. (November 18, 2022). Valuing volunteer coordinators: Volunteer management capacity and volunteer efforts during COVID-19. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action in Raleigh, NC.

Piatak, J. S., & Carman, J. G. (November 20, 2021). Volunteer satisfaction: The role of volunteer characteristics and organizational support. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action in Atlanta, Georgia.

Alaimo, S. P., &. Carman, J. G. (April, 15, 2021). Presenting the special issue of philanthropy and community well-being for the International Journal of Community Well-Being at the annual conference of the Western Social Science Association (online).

Alaimo, S. P., & Carman, J. G. (November 12, 2020). Decisions, decisions, decisions: community foundations and community well-being. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (online).

Millesen, J. M., & Carman, J. G. (November 23, 2019). Tackling LGBTQ social isolation as a homelessness prevention strategy. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action conference in San Diego, California

Carman, J. G. (November 15, 2018). The state performance audit: Another tool for nonprofit accountability? A paper presented at the annual conference of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action in Austin, Texas.

Carman, J. G., & Thomas, L. T. (September 23, 2018). Replicating housing first: Insights from Kingdon. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Southeastern Conference for Public Administration in Birmingham, Alabama.

Millesen, J. M., Carman, J. G. & Butta, F*. (November 18, 2017). Exploring the variation in board performance: Insights from board self-assessments. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action in Grand Valley, Michigan.

Carman, J.G., Thomas, L., Hutchinson, J., Lane, J., & Vercruyssel, C*. (November 4, 2017). An evaluation of the implementation of Housing First: Findings from stakeholder interviews. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Northeast Conference on Public Administration in  Burlington, Vermont.

Carman, J. G. & Shook (Parrott), A. (February 12, 2016). Conducting quasi-experimental research in an urban school district: A closer look at the challenges and implications. A paper presented at the annual conference of the North Carolina Association for Research in Education in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Shook (Parrott), A. & Carman, J. G. (February 12, 2016). Implementing health and wellness in public schools: Scaling up a wellness program in a large, urban school district. A paper presented at the annual conference of the North Carolina Association for Research in Education in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Millesen, J. L. & Carman, J. G. (November 19, 2015). Building capacity in nonprofit boards: Learning from board self-assessments. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action in Chicago, Illinois.

Scott, J. T. B*. & Carman, J. G. (February 27, 2015). A closer look at cross-sector collaboration: Government as the bridge-builder. A paper presented at the annual conference of the North Carolina Political Science Association in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Carman, J. G. & Fredericks, K. A. (November 20, 2014). Using theory to understand evaluation practice in foundations. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action in Denver, Colorado

Fredericks, K. A., Carman, J. G., Kelly, K., & Houser, S. I. (November 21, 2013). Using social network analysis to improve collaboration: Lessons from the Initiative on the Future of Nursing. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action Conference in Hartford, Connecticut.

Fredericks, K. A., Carman, J. G., Nakashian, M., & Giesz, M. B. (October 17, 2013) Foundations and social network analysis: Reflections from practice. A paper presented at the annual conference of the American Evaluation Association in Washington D.C.

Carman, J. G. & Fredericks, K. A. (November 16, 2012)Nonprofits and accreditation: Help or hoop? A paper presented at the annual conference of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action Conference hosted at the Hyatt in Indianapolis, IN.

Carman, J. G., Fredericks, K. A., Kelly, K. A., & Houser, S.I. (October 27, 2012). Social network analysis: The devil is in the details. A paper presented at the annual conference of the American Evaluation Association in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Leland, S. M., Carman, J. G., & Duscha, M*. (March 18, 2011). Top-down or grassroots: Examining the political context of CDC’s. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Urban Affairs Association in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Carman, J. G. & Nesbit, R. A. (November 19, 2010). Who are the new kids in town? Using theory to understand new nonprofits and the recession. A paper presented at the annual Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action Conference in Alexandria, Virginia.

Carman, J. G. (November 20, 2009). What you don’t know can hurt your community: Lessons from a local United Way agency. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action Conference in Cleveland, Ohio.

Carman, J. G., Leland, S. M., & Wilson, A. J.** (November 21, 2008). Crisis in leadership: Nobody available? A paper presented at the annual conference of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Carman, J. G. & Fredericks, K. A. (November 6, 2008). Evaluation capacity among nonprofit organizations: Is the glass half-empty or half-full. A paper presented at the annual conference of the American Evaluation Association in Denver, Colorado.

Carman, J. G. & Fredericks, K. A. (November 6, 2008). Evaluation policy and planning with nonprofit organizations. A paper presented at the annual conference of the American Evaluation Association in Denver, Colorado.

Carman, J. G. (November 17, 2007). The accountability movement: What’s wrong with this theory of change? A paper presented at the annual Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action in Atlanta, Georgia.

Carman, J. G. & Fredericks, K. A. (November 10, 2007). Nonprofits and evaluation: Empirical evidence from the field. A paper presented at the annual conference of the American Evaluation Association in Baltimore, Maryland.

Carman, J. G. (November 18, 2006). Nonprofits, funders, and evaluation: Reframing the accountability triangle. A paper presented at the annual conference for the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action Conference in Chicago, Illinois.

Carman, J. G. & Fredericks, K. A. (November 3, 2006). Exploring evaluation capacity: An empirical study of nonprofits in Indiana. A paper presented at the annual conference of the American Evaluation Association in Portland, Oregon.

Grants, University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2005 to 2023)

External Grants, Funded ($279,937)

Housing First, Mecklenburg County, Outcomes Evaluation, Investigator, $198,983, 2015 – 2018 (16-0068)

Housing First, Mecklenburg County, Process Evaluation, Investigator, $30,000, 2015 – 2018 (16-0399)

United Agenda for Children, Council for Children’s Rights, Lead Principal Investigator, $25,000, 2010 (10-0611)

Program Review for Mecklenburg County, NC, Co-Principal Investigator with UNC Charlotte, Department of Political Science, $18,154, 2005

The Working Poor, Community Link, Sub-Contractor to UNC Charlotte, $7,800, 2005

Internal Grants, Funded ($24,000)

Out of School Tutoring Time Following COVID-19: Refining and Scaling Up an Evaluation of Program Opportunities for Black and Hispanic Students, Gambrell Fellowship, UNC Charlotte $18,000, 2023-2024

Program Evaluation Practice Among Indiana Nonprofits, UNC Charlotte Faculty Research Grant, $6,000, 2007 - 2008

Grant Proposals, Not Funded ($793,133)

Volunteer Efforts During COVID-19 for the RGK-ARNOVA President's Award, Co-Investigator $10,000, 2021

Assessing Nonprofit Impact for the RGK-ARNOVA President's Award, Co-Investigator $10,000, 2018

Urban Impact Charlotte, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Lead Principal Investigator $74,764 for 3 years, 2018-2021 (18-0505)

The Citizen Science Mindset Model: An Innovative Tool for Increasing Participation in Citizen Science for Youth from Underrepresented Groups for the National Science Foundation and the Ocean Discovery Institute, Lead Principal Investigator $147,760.00 for 5 years, 2016 (17-0327)

Houston Independent School District, Health and Wellness Program Evaluation Year 3 for The SONIMA Foundation, , Lead Principal Investigator, $126,028 for 1 year, 2016 (17-0093)

Social Capital and Volunteering in Communities: An Examination of County-Level Effects and Measures for the Corporation for National and Community Service, Principal Investigator, $238,396 for 3 years, 2015 (16-0024)

The PATH of Least Resistance: Ending Chronic Homelessness in the Triangle, Institute for Nonprofits, NC State University for the United Way of the Triangle for DHHS/SAMHSA Lead Principal Investigator $86,185 for 5 years, 2006 (06-0446)

Leading with Vision and Strategy: Museums and Public Value, Voinovich Center for Leadership and Public Affairs, Ohio University, Lead Principal Investigator, $80,000 for 3 years, 2006 (06-0397)

Positive Community Impact, Compassionate Capital, Lead Principal Investigator $20,000 for 3 years, 2005 (05-5532)

Community Engaged Research Projects/Products (2005 to 2023)

Housing First Charlotte-Mecklenburg Research & Evaluation Final Report: Outcomes Evaluation & Service Utilization Study, November 2020, https://ui.uncc.edu/story/housing-first-works-report-sheds-light-program-end-homelessness

Housing First Charlotte-Mecklenburg Research & Evaluation Final Report: Process Evaluation, September 2020, https://ui.uncc.edu/story/housing-first-charlotte-mecklenburg-process-report

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, 2019-2020 (proprietary)

San Elijio Lagoon Conservancy, Evaluation, 2017 (proprietary)

Health and Wellness Program Evaluation, Houston Independent School District, University of San Diego, 2015-2016 (proprietary)

TrendSpotter, NC State Institute for Nonprofit Research, Education and Engagement, 2015, 2012-2013, https://www.philanthropyjournal.org/

PowerUp Laptop Initiative Evaluation, Houston Independent School District, University of San Diego, 2015 (proprietary)

San Diego County Technology Needs Assessment, University of San Diego, 2013-2014, http://www.sandiego.edu/soles/centers-and-research/institute-for-entrepreneurship-in-education/mobile-technology-learning-center/reports-and-publications.php

Using Social Network Analysis in Evaluation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2013, http://www.rwjf.org/en/library/research/2013/12/using-social-network-analysis-in-evaluation.html

EDU2011: Learning-on-the-Go, Evaluation of Phase 1 and Phase 2, University of San Diego, 2012-2013 (proprietary)

NextGen Nonprofit Scholarship Program Evaluation, University of San Diego, 2011-2013 (proprietary)

CharlotteWorks, Organizational Development, 2012 (proprietary)

The Future of Nursing Evaluation, Sage Colleges and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2011 (proprietary) 

United Agenda for Children Evaluation, Council for Children’s Rights, 2010-2011 (proprietary)

Weather Education Center, Grant-Writing, 2008-2009 (proprietary)

The Working Poor, Community Link, Needs Assessment, 2005-2006 (proprietary)

 

Teaching 

Graduate Courses (8 courses), University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Gerald G. Fox Master of Public Administration Program
University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2005 to 2023)

  • Foundations of the Nonprofit Sector (MPAD 6310)
  • Grant and Contract Management (MPAD 6142)
  • Introduction to Nonprofit Management (MPAD 6311)
  • Program Evaluation for the Public and Nonprofit Sectors (MPAD 6330)
  • Public Organizations and Management (MPAD 6104)
  • Research Applications in Public Administration (MPAD 6188)
  • Urban and Community Development (MPAD 6328)

 

PhD in Public Policy
University of North Carolina at Charlotte (Spring 2016)

  • Advanced Program Evaluation (PPOL 8630)

 

Independent Studies, Theses, Dissertations, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Independent Studies – Completed (MPAD 6820, 15 students/8 courses, 2006 to 2023)

  • Applied Applications in Nonprofit Management (F. Butta, Spring, 2014)
  • Grants and Contracts Administration (S. Steinglen, Spring, 2006)
  • Grant Writing (A. Wilson, Summer, 2006; C. Slate, Fall, 2011; D. Vaughn, Spring, 2015)
  • Nonprofit Management (K. Pratt, Summer, 2015; L. Gabby Fisher, Summer, 2015; P. Kaur, Spring 2016)
  • Nonprofit Sector & Faith-based Organizations (G. Long, Summer, 2009)
  • Program Evaluation (C. Slate, Fall, 2012; S. Hunt, Spring 2019)
  • Project Planning & Management (N. Bartlett, Summer, 2012)
  • Research Applications in Nonprofit Management (M. Collins, Spring, 2016; B. Pendry, Spring 2016; B, Gallo-Compton, Spring 2017)

 

Thesis/Directed Studies – Completed (6 students, 2013 to 2023)

  • S. Dains (Spring, 2023). Museums in Peril: A Comparative Case Study on the Effects of Neoliberalism on History Museums in North Carolina, 1980-2020 (Committee Member, MA Public History)
  • E. White (Summer, 2020). A Qualitative Analysis of Collaboration in Charlotte’s Food System (Committee Member, Geography)
  • K. Salim Determining (Spring, 2019). Children’s Best Interests in High-Conflict Custody Cases: Examining Program Processes in Custody Advocacy (Committee Member, Psychological Sciences)
  • D. Davis (Spring, 2017).Nonprofit board training for the Christian Men's Alliance Ministries (Advisor, MS Liberal Studies)
  • D. Davis (Fall, 2016). Needs Assessment Project (Advisor, MS Liberal Studies)
  • J. Taylor Bishop Scott (Fall, 2013). Predicting Youth Adjustment Following Service Discharge in a System of Care (Committee Member, Psychological Sciences)
  • Comprehensive Exams/Projects – Completed (4 students, 2015 to 2023)
  • E. Godly-Reynolds (Spring, 2021). Community-based participatory research (Committee Member, PhD Health Pscyhology)
  • K. Salim (Spring, 2020). Enhanced coaching and data innovations in improving Pre-K student’s social-emotional growth and advocacy (Committee Member, PhD Health Psychology)
  • J. Tynan (Fall, 2019). Promoting effective community interventions and policies for equitable opportunities among historically marginalized populations (Committee Member, PhD Health Pscyhology)
  • J. Taylor Bishop Scott (Fall, 2015). Natural environments in home and school neighborhoods: potential benefits for socio-emotional development in early childhood (Committee Member, PhD Health Pscyhology)

 

Dissertations – Completed (8 Students, 2013 to 2023)

  • E. Godly-Reynolds (Spring, 2022). The school environment project: Measuring key elements of school climate and culture in Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools (Committee Member, PhD Health Pscyhology)
  • T. Greene (Fall, 2021) The nature and dimensionality of repetitive thought (Committee Member, PhD Health Pscyhology)
  • A. Gadaire (Spring, 2021) Equipping parents to support their children’s education: The effects of Charlotte Bilingual Preschool’s Family Program (Committee Member, PhD Health Pscyhology)
  • K. Salim (Spring, 2021). Examining the reliability and validity of the second version of the Vulnerability Index Service Prioritization Decision Tool (VI-SPDAT) for single adults  (Committee Member, PhD Health Pscyhology)
  • J. Tynan (Spring, 2020). Building healthy communities: An exploration of a place-based initiative, participant characteristics, and preliminary outcomes (Committee Member, PhD Health Pscyhology)
  • E. Fos (Summer, 2018). Assessing the convergence of investment in community benefits and community health needs (Committee Member, Health Sciences Research)
  • S. Inyanji (Fall, 2017). The politics in satisfaction: Citizen evaluations of government performance in Africa (Committee Member, PhD Public Policy)
  • M. Strompolis (Fall 2013). They said what? How to effectively communicate with advocates (Committee Member, PhD Health Pscyhology)

 

Dissertations, Thesis, Independent Studies – Currently In Progress (2023)

  • F. Butta. An Evaluation of Housing and Supportive Service Locations for the Formerly Homeless: The Case of Charlotte, North Carolina (Chair, PhD Public Policy)

 

Dissertations – Not at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  • A. McCoy (Fall, 2018). The practice of evaluation in Australian child and family organizations  (Committee Member, The University of Melbourne, Australia)

 

Professional Service/Leadership 

Presentations at Professional/Community Groups  (2005 to 2023)

  • Program Evaluation, MPA Public Management Academy, UNC Charlotte, October 20, 2023, March 31, 2023; October 28, 2022, April 29, 2022; October 22, 2021; April 23, 2021; October 20, 2020; October 25, 2019; March 22, 2019; November 30, 2018; October 20, 2017
  • UNC System Executive Leadership Institute, April 12, 2021
  • Program Evaluation, NC State – AmeriCorps Training, March 20, 2020; March 19, 2021
  • Strategic Planning, MPA Public Management Academy, UNC Charlotte, March 24, 2017
  • Volunteer Program Evaluations, Metrolina Association of Volunteer Administrators, July 19, 2018
  • Nonprofit Management Education and Training, Charlotte Roundtable of Human Resource Directors, August 31, 2016
  • Expert Consultant on Capacity Assessment Frameworks, U.S. Human Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), HIV/AIDS Bureau, October 16, 2014
  • Participatory Evaluation in Today's Climate of Accountability: Reflections on the Possibilities and Challenges of Evaluation within a Public Sector Context, American Evaluation Association, October 17, 2013, Washington, D. C.
  • Methods for Evaluating Organizational Capacity and Development, National Evaluation Center at the AIDS Education and Training Center, Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, October 26, 2009,  University of California, San Francisco
  • Succession Planning and Retaining Rising Leaders: Insights from Charlotte, NC, October 15, 2008, Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, NC
  • Measuring and Evaluating Volunteer Contribution, May 8, 2008, Metrolina Association of Volunteer Administrators, Dowd YMCA, Charlotte, NC
  • Measuring Performance in Nonprofit Organizations, February 15, 2008, USC-Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
  • Crisis in Leadership: Nobody Available? November 1, 2007, MPA Alumni & Student Conference, UNC Charlotte
  • Logic Models & Outcomes Measurement, July 6, 2006, Community Link, Charlotte, NC
  • Beyond Nonprofit Accountability: Using Participatory Evaluation for Organizational Learning, March 29, 2006, Community of Nonprofit Scholars, NC State, NC

 

Presentations at Professional Meetings (2005 to 2023)

  • Follow the Leader? Understanding the relationship between nonprofits and the United Way, November 17, 2022, ARNOVA, Raleigh, NC
  • Serving Nonprofit-Oriented Students in a Political Science Departmental Context, October 12, 2018 Annual Conference of the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Atlanta Georgia
  • Nonprofit Management, UNC Charlotte Volunteer Program Assessment Practicum, Organizational Sciences, March 9, 2015
  • The Best Laid Plans: Evaluation in Complex Community-Based Organizations, Annual Conference of the American Evaluation Association, October 26, 2012, Minneapolis MN.
  • Uniting for Community Change: Lessons from Charlotte, Annual Conference of the American Evaluation Association, November 13, 2010, San Antonio, TX
  • Nonprofits and Evaluation, Lunch Roundtable, Southeast Ecological Community Psychology Conference, October 9, 2010, UNC Charlotte
  • Nonprofits and Accreditation, April 20, 2010, Eastern Evaluation Research Society, Galloway, NJ
  • Nonprofit Evaluation: Moving away from Accountability and Toward Improved Performance, Annual Conference of the American Evaluation Association, November 13, 2009, Orlando, FL
  • Nonprofits and Evaluation, April 21, 2009, Eastern Evaluation Research Society, Galloway, NJ
  • Challenges & Recommendations for Using Evaluation in the Nonprofit Sector, November 4, 2006, Annual Conference of the American Evaluation Association, Portland, OR
  • Understanding Program Evaluation Practice in Nonprofit Organizations, November 10, 2005, ASPA Center Piedmont Chapter, NC

 

University Service - University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2005 to 2023)

  • Levine Scholars Selection Partner, 2022-2023
  • Faculty Council Representative, POLS Faculty, 2021-2022
  • CLAS Department Diversity Liaison, POLS, 2019-2021
  • Award Committee, Bonnie E. Cone Civic Engagement, 2020, 2021, 2022
  • Comprehensive Exam Review Committee, Ph.D. Public Policy, 2008, 2014 - 2023
  • Reviewer, UNC Charlotte Urban Institute, Opportunity Faculty Fellowships, 2019
  • Faculty Board Member/Student Termination Committee, Health Psychology PhD program (2019)

 

Department Service - Political Science and Public Administration (2005 to 2023)

  • Coordinator and Advisor, Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management, 2005 – 2023
  • MPA Student Advisor, 2005 – 2023
  • Admissions Committees, MPA and Nonprofit Management Certificate Program, 2005 – 2023
  • MPA Assessment Committee, 2009 – 2018, 2022-2023
  • Nonprofit Management, Faculty Search Committee Member, 2022-2023
  • MPA Marketing Committee, 2017
  • MPA Curriculum Committees, 2009 – 2016; 2022
  • MPA Alumni Group Advisor, 2015
  • Department Review Committee Member, POLS Department 2013, 2018, MPA representative 2023
  • Department Review Committee Chair, POLS Department, 2014, 2015
  • Chair, Comprehensive Review Committee, Convener, 2014
  • MPA Student Group Advisor, 2010-2012
  • Gerald G. Fox Endowment Steering Committee Member, 2011-2012
  • POLS Department Review Committee Member, 2012
  • Junior Faculty Member Observer, POLS Department Review Committee, 2010
  • MPA Strategic Plan Facilitator, 2009, 2014
  • Faculty Search Committee Member, Arts Administration/Nonprofit Management, 2007
  • Comprehensive Exams Committee Member, MPA 2006 – 2007
  • Diversity Officer, 2006
  • Chapter Advisor, Pi Sigma Alpha, 2005 – 2006

 

Professional Service (2005 to 2023)

  • Editor, Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, 2023-present
  • Editorial Board, Public Administration Review, 2023 - present
  • Editorial Board, Nonprofit Management and Leadership, 2015-2021
  • Local Arrangements Committee Member, Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA), 2022
  • Doctoral Fellowship Seminar Leader, ARNOVA,2018, 2019, 2021
  • Reviewer, ARNOVA, The Dugan Research Award on Philanthropic Impact, 2019
  • Member, ARNOVA Ad-Hoc Evaluation Committee, 2018
  • Governing Board Member, ARNOVA, 2012-2015
  • Chair, ARNOVA Board Strategic Planning Committee, 2015
  • Chair, ARNOVA Board Publications Committee, 2015
  • Chair, ARNOVA Board Membership Committee, 2012-2014
  • Evaluator, ARNOVA Intercultural Competence and Communication Initiative, 2012-2013
  • Program Co-Chair, Nonprofit and Foundations Topical Interest Group (TIG), American Evaluation Association, 2009 – 2011
  • Secretary, ARNOVA Teaching Section, 2011 – 2012
  • Member, Technical Working Group, National Evaluation of the Social Innovation Fund, 2010 – 2011
  • Member, UNC Charlotte’s Nonprofit and Voluntary Action Center, 2008 – 2012
  • Member, ARNOVA Teaching Section Conference Planning Committee, 2006
  • Grant Proposal Reviewer, Israel Science Foundation, 2013, 2017
  • Grant Proposal Reviewer, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2011
  • Conference Track Chair, ARNOVA, 2011
  • Conference Proposal Reviewer, Southeastern Conference for Public Administration, 2013
  • Conference Proposal Reviewer, American Evaluation Association, 2006 – 2012
  • Conference Paper Reviewer, Academy of Management, 2006 – 2010
  • Journal Reviewer (Only service for 2016 to 2022 is listed here; average of 20+ manuscripts per year)
  • Administration & Society
  • American Journal of Evaluation
  • Canadian Journal of Evaluation
  • Community Development
  • Evaluation and Program Planning
  • Human Service Organizations: Management, Leadership, & Governance
  • International Review of Administrative Sciences
  • Journal of Co-operative Organization and Management
  • Journal of Public and Nonprofit Affairs
  • Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly
  • Nonprofit Management and Leadership
  • PEC Innovation
  • Public Administration Review
  • Public Performance and Management Review
  • The Foundation Review
  • Voluntary Sector Review
  • Voluntas

 

Community Service – Pro Bono (2005 to 2023)

  • Charlotte Urbanists, 2022 (evaluation)
  • Road to Hire, 2021 (evaluation)
  • Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood (Muslim Philanthropy Initiative) 2020 (strategic planning and evaluation)
  • Carolina Breast Friends, 2019-2020 (evaluation)
  • ARNOVA Strategic Plan, 2013 – 2016, 2018 (strategic planning and evaluation)
  • Dream Weavers of Matthews Basket Guild, 2017 (nonprofit start-up assistance)
  • Open World Delegation – Tajikistan, 2013 (fundraising and evaluation)
  • Habitat for Humanity, Charlotte, 2012 (evaluation)
  • Charlotte City Employee of the Year Review Committee 2011 – 2012 (voting member)
  • The Lending Tree Foundation, 2011 (evaluation and program planning)
  • Greater Mecklenburg Community Services, 2010 (grant-writing)
  • Leadership Academy, United Family Services, 2009 – 2010 (evaluation and project development)
  • Continuous Quality Improvement Committee, United Family Services, 2008 (evaluation)
  • Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Iredell County, 2007 (strategic planning and evaluation)

 

Recognition and Awards (2005 to 2023)

  • Senior Fellow for Faculty Engagement, urbanCORE, UNC Charlotte (2022-2023)
  • Bonnie E. Cone Professorship of Civic Engagement Award (2020-2022), UNC Charlotte
  • The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (2021 inductee, Chapter #228, UNC Charlotte)
  • Journal of Public and Nonprofit Affairs, 2019 Best Paper Award (2020)
  • Reassignment of Duties, Fall 2017, UNC Charlotte
  • Invited Author’s Award, April 20, 2009, Eastern Evaluation Research Society
  • Reassignment of Duties, Fall 2008, UNC Charlotte
  • Distinguished Doctoral Dissertation Honorable Mention, May 19, 2006, University at Albany

Title: Program Evaluation Use and Practice: A Study of Nonprofit Organizations in New York State; Dissertation Committee: Judith Saidel (chair), Beryl Radin, Frank Thompson

 

Professional Memberships (2005 to 2022)

  • Member, Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action, 1998 – 2023
  • Member, American Evaluation Association, 2003 – 2015, 2021– 2022
  • Member, North Carolina Political Science Association, 2015 
  • Member, Central Piedmont Chapter, American Society for Public Administration, 2005 – 2009, 2023

 

Professional Experience (Prior to 2005)

  • Independent Consultant, 1999 - 2004
  • Project Director of OPTS Evaluation (Options for People Through Services), NY State Office for Mental Retardation and Development Disabilities, Albany, NY, 2004
  • Graduate Assistant, Center for Policy Research, University of Albany, NY, 1998 - 2004
  • Assistant to the Editor, Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, 2001 - 2002
  • Senior Research Analyst, Rockefeller Institute of Government, Albany, NY, 1996 - 1998
  • Data Analyst, Philliber Research Associates, Accord, NY, 1992 - 1996

                                                                                                                                       
(November 23, 2023)