About the Evaluator
Dr. Tention’s expansive senior leadership experience spans across various community college settings to include Institutional Advancement & Development, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Enrollment Management. Dr. Tention is committed to building the next generation of ecosystem mid-senior-level leaders and has served on various review boards, facilitated over 20+ selected national presentations, and has also authored several articles, book chapters, and other publications. Dr. Tention serves on the Advisory Board for the American Red Cross and is an alumnus of the American Association of Community College’s John E. Roueche Future Leader’s Institute, ACPA Institute for Aspiring Senior Student Affairs Officers, NAPE Equity Institute, and Advancement Services Institute.
Evaluation Background
I specialize in...
- Qualitative methods
- Quantitative methods
- Mixed methods
- Developmental evaluation
- Participatory evaluation approaches
- Theory-driven evaluation
I have worked with projects in the areas of:
- NSF projects other than ATE (e.g., IUSE, S-STEM, AISL, HSI, ADVANCE)
Training and Certifications
Professional development workshops, webinars, or online courses on evaluation
Outside of Work, I enjoy...
… golf, boxing, cigars, whiskey, travel, food and sleeping
A Successful Evaluation...
… is when the results assist the stakeholders in making informed decisions improve programs, and demonstrate impact within respective programs.
My Working Style...
… is centered around collaboration, clear communication, and project management.
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