Founded in 1997, the Oregon Program Evaluators Network (OPEN) is an organization for professionals who are involved with or interested in program evaluation. OPEN allows for the exchange of ideas and information to promote and encourage high-quality evaluation practices. The members of OPEN represent a wide variety of government agencies, non-profits, universities, and private consulting firms.

OPEN is the area's local affiliate of the American Evaluation Association (AEA). Click here for a complete listing of the AEA affiliates

OPEN Mission Statement:

To provide a regional, interdisciplinary forum for professional development, networking, and exchange of practical, methodological, and theoretical knowledge in the field of evaluation.

Organization Information:
OPEN, P.O. Box 8786, Portland, OR. 97201-8786
Tax ID#: 93-1271324

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Upcoming Events!

  September 22, 2010

Michael Quinn Patton
World Trade Center in
downtown Portland

Michael Quinn Patton is a nationally and internationally recognized leader in the evaluation  and has written several books that provide the standards of practice for evaluators.

Patton's latest book, Developmental Evaluation: Applying Complexity Concepts to Enhance Innovation & Use, outlines an approach to monitoring and supporting social innovations.

OPEN wil be hosting the Oregon book release at an afternoon reception during the conference to include refreshments & a book signing. Copies of the book will be available at discounted rate as part of the conference registration process.

Click here for more info: https://www.123signup.com/event?id=myybr