About the Evaluator
John W. Curtis is a research and evaluation consultant working primarily on diversity, equity, and inclusion in US higher education. His current projects include evaluations of programs for faculty mentoring of community college students, environmental resilience in urban coastal communities, and Middle East studies. John also recently completed evaluations of educational programs for a public historically Black university (HBCU) and another urban community college. He is a faculty affiliate of the Center for the Study of Academic Labor at Colorado State University. Prior to starting his consulting practice, John was director of research for the American Sociological Association and the American Association of University Professors and worked at community colleges in Montana and Virginia. He has served as both PI and external evaluator for NSF-funded projects. John holds a PhD in sociology from Johns Hopkins University, is a father and grandfather, and resides in Washington, DC.
Evaluation Background
I specialize in...
- Qualitative methods
- Quantitative methods
- Mixed methods
- Utilization-focused evaluation
I have worked with projects in the areas of:
- ATE projects
- NSF projects other than ATE (e.g., IUSE, S-STEM, AISL, HSI, ADVANCE)
- Projects at two-year colleges
- STEM education projects supported by funder other than NSF
Training and Certifications
Professional development workshops, webinars, or online courses on evaluation
Outside of Work, I enjoy...
… walking to explore my ever-evolving urban neighborhood, reading science fiction, and listening to music.
A Successful Evaluation...
… provides the client with useful insights for successful implementation of their project or program.
My Working Style...
… is collaborative and focused on helping clients achieve their goals. I don’t come in with a set idea about the “proper” approach, I start by learning about the client and the project or program.
EvaluATE is supported by the National Science Foundation under grant number 2332143. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed on this site are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.