Joanne Carman
Joanne Carman
Associate Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Administration
Associate Professor, Public Policy Doctoral Program
https://politicalscience.charlotte.edu/directory/joanne-g-carman
Office location: Fretwell 445D
Research interests: Public and Nonprofit Management; Program Evaluation; Community Development; Civic Engagement
Dr. Carman received her Doctorate in Public Administration from Rockefeller College, University at Albany. Her research has focused on the use of social network analysis in evaluation, the accreditation process for nonprofits, as well as evaluating the success of education, nonprofit, and development programs.
Recent or Relevant Publications
1. Carman, J. G. (First published online 25 October 2021). Exploring the Accountability Relationship between Nonprofit Organizations and the State Auditor. Voluntary Sector Review. https://doi.org/10.1332/204080521X16321509753051
2. Alaimo, S. & Carman, J. G. (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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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