About Evaluation Studies at Minnesota

Study and apply evaluation methods, theory, and practice to inform the decision-making process for all kinds of organizations in a variety of fields. We help institutions all over the world achieve their missions by assessing their impact, improving their performance, designing innovative programs, and informing the creation of new policies and procedures. We value inclusive, culturally-responsive, and diverse evaluation perspectives. We share our most advanced practices and theories in order to support more effective and innovative organizations. And, we tell stories, glean data-informed insights, illuminate potential solutions, and creatively overcome roadblocks for the common good.

The field of evaluation is growing steadily in influence and demand. Businesses, government agencies, and public programs looking to be more adaptive, efficient, and effective have turned to trained evaluators to analyze and assess their efforts. For example, the American Evaluation Association more than doubled their membership in the last 15 years, and there is an ever-increasing number of international professional associations devoted to the science of evaluation.