Kimberly Fredericks

Kimberly A. Fredericks, Ph.D. is an assistant professor and coordinator of the Graduate Health Services Administration program at the Sage Colleges. Her work focuses on social network analysis and evaluation within the public and nonprofit sectors. She has been a consultant for many entities including Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research, Center for Creative Leadership, and Missouri Institute of Mental Health. Her work has appeared in New Directions for Evaluation and the American Journal of Evaluation.

Contact Details:
Department of Management
The Sage Colleges
140 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 292-1782
fredek1@sage.edu

Curriculum VITA

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Education Conference Papers, Presentations, Posters
Peer-Reviewed Publications Published Reports
Grants Theses and Advising
Research in Progress University Service
Professional Experience Professional Associations and Activities
Teaching Awards and Honors

Education

  • Ph.D., Public Administration, Rockefeller College, University at Albany (SUNY) (2005)
  • M.A., Public Administration, Rockefeller College, University at Albany (SUNY) (2000)
  • Registered Dietician, Russell Sage College (1994)
  • B.S., Nutrition & Management Science, Russell Sage College (1992)

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  • Fredericks, K. A., Deegan, M., & Carman, J.C. (2008). Using system dynamics as an evaluation tool: An experience from a demonstration program. Journal of the American Evaluation Association, 29 (3), p. 251-267.
  • Carman, J.C. &. Fredericks, K. A. (Winter, 2008). Nonprofits and evaluation: Empirical evidence from the field. In Carman, J. G. & Fredericks, K. A. (Eds.) Nonprofits and Evaluation.New Directions for Program Evaluation (119), Jossey Bass: San Francisco, CA.
  • Carman, J. C., Fredericks, K. A., & Introcaso, D. (Winter, 2008). Government and accountability: Paving the way for nonprofits and evaluation. In Carman, J. G. & Fredericks, K. A. (Eds.) Nonprofits and Evaluation. New Directions for Program Evaluation (119), Jossey Bass: San Francisco, CA.
  • Fredericks, K. A., (Fall, 2005). Network analysis of disability demonstration program. In Durland, M. & Fredericks, K. A. (Eds.). The use of network analysis in program evaluation: Trends, techniques, and applications. New Directions for Program Evaluation (107), Jossey Bass: San Francisco, CA.
  • Fredericks, K. A., &. Durland, M., (Fall, 2005). Historical evolution of network analysis. In Durland, M. & Fredericks, K. A. (Eds.). The use of network analysis in program evaluation: Trends, techniques, and applications. New Directions for Program Evaluation (107), Jossey Bass: San Francisco, CA.
  • Durland, M. &. Fredericks, K. A., (Fall, 2005). Introduction to social network analysis. In Durland, M. & Fredericks, K. A. (Eds.). The use of network analysis in program evaluation: Trends, techniques, and applications. New Directions for Program Evaluation (107), Jossey Bass: San Francisco, CA.
  • Durland, M. &. Fredericks, K. A., (Fall, 2005). Future directions of social network analysis in evaluation. In Durland, M. & Fredericks, K. A. (Eds.). The use of network analysis in program evaluation: Trends, techniques, and applications. New Directions for Program Evaluation (107), Jossey Bass: San Francisco, CA.
  • Fredericks, K. A., Carman, J. G., &. Birkland, T. A. (Fall, 2002). Program evaluation in a challenging authorizing environment: Intergovernmental and Interorganizational factors, in Mohen, R., Bernstein, D.J., Whitsett, M.D. (Eds.). Responding to sponsors and stakeholders in complex evaluation environments, New Directions for Evaluation (95), Jossey Bass Publishers, San Francisco, CA, 5-22.

Grants

  • University Information Technology Facilities Grant: Use of Macromedia Breeze to Create a Classroom Without Walls. Accepted April, 2006, $15,000.
  • Lilly Foundation Graduate Assistant Grant Proposals: State and Federal Campaign Finance Networks. Accepted May, 2006, $20,000.
  • University Information Technology Grant: Use of Macromedia Breeze to Create a Classroom Without Walls.Accepted March, 2006, $2,000.
  • University Research Committee Grant: Program Evaluation Practice: An Empirical Study of Indiana Nonprofits. Accepted December, 2005, $2,000.
  • Lilly Foundation Graduate Assistant Proposal Grant: Program Evaluation Practice: An Empirical Study of Indiana Nonprofits. Accepted May, 2005, $20,000.

Research in Progress

  • Missouri Institutes of Mental Health, Circle of Hope Project. Ladder to Leadership: Developing the Next Generation of Community Health Leaders program.

This is a National Program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, in collaboration with the Center for Creative Leadership. For this project, we are investigating the collective ability of regional leadership to successfully work together and become leaders in their respect communities and fields.

  • Program Evaluation Practice among Indiana Nonprofits (with J. Carman)

For this project, nonprofit leaders in Indiana were surveyed regarding current evaluation practice. They were asked to identify the resources and supports that they need, as well as challenges or barriers that they face. They were also asked quested questions about their attitudes toward program evaluation, and the increasing pressures measure the results of what they do from funders. The next stage of this research project is to conduct follow up interviews with 30 of the 189 survey respondents.

  • WIRED: The Piedmont Triad Partnership (with The Center for Creative Leadership)

For this project, we are investigating the collective ability of regional leadership to successfully work together on regional economic development issues. Interviews were conducted with 25 local and regional leaders about their relationships with project stakeholders. The next stage of this research project is to conduct a follow up survey with all of the partnership members.

Professional Experience

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Management, The Sage Colleges, Albany, NY (2008-present).
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN (2004 2008)
  • Independent Consultant (Clients include: Cemter for Creative Leadership, Missouri Institute of Mental Health, Abt Associates, U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Service) (2006-present)
  • Research Assistant, Center for Policy Research, University at Albany, Albany, NY (2000 2004)
  • Food Service Director, Willowood Health Care Centers, Pittsfield, MA (1995-1998)
  • Quality Assurance Auditor/Supervising Dietitian, Cook-Chill Production Center, NYS Office of Mental Health, Division of Nutrition Services, Rockland, NY (1994-1995)
  • Supervising Dietitian, Leonard Hospital, Seton Health Systems, Troy, NY (1992-1994)

Teaching

  • Program Evaluation and Measurement, (NSG 705) (4-credits), The Sage Colleges
  • Health Systems and Policy, (HAS 553) (3-credits), The Sage Colleges
  • Seminar in Health Administration, (HAS 596) (3-credits), The Sage Colleges
  • Innovation and Change in Society, (MGT 355) (3-credits), The Sage Colleges
  • Statistics for Data Analysis (PA 602) (3-credits), Indiana State University.
  • Public Policy Process and Analysis (Topics in Public Administration) (PA 690) (3-credits), Indiana State University
  • Scope and Methods of Political Science (PSCI 655) (3-credits), Indiana State University
  • Organizational Behavior in Public Agencies (PA 605) (3-credits), Indiana State University
  • Introduction to Public Administration (PSCI 330) (3-credits), Indiana State University
  • Budgeting in Government Agencies (PA 607) (3-credits), Indiana State University
  • Data, Models, and Decisions II (RPAD 505) (4-credits), University at Albany
  • Research Methods in Political Science I (RPOS 416), (3-credits), University at Albany
  • Nutrition in Health and Disease (BIO 161) (3-credits), Schenectady County Community College
  • Research Methods and Statistics (MPA 508) (3-credits), Marist College

Conference Papers, Presentations, Posters

  • Carman, J.G., and Fredericks, K.A. Evaluation Capacity Among Nonprofit Organizations: Is the Glass Half-Empty or Half-Full?, paper presented at the 22nd Annual Conference of the American Evaluation Association, held in Denver, November, 2008.
  • Carman, J.G., and Fredericks, K.A. Evaluation Policy and Planning within Nonprofits: A View from the Field, paper presented at the 22nd Annual Conference of the American Evaluation Association, held in Denver, November, 2008.
  • Invited Guest Lecture, Social Network Analysis and Evaluation, Center for Creative Leadership, October 2008.
  • Carman, J.G., and Fredericks, K.A. Nonprofits and Evaluation: Empirical Evidence from the Field, paper presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the American Evaluation Association, held in Portland, November, 2007.
  • Hoole, E., and Fredericks, K.A. Using Social Network Analysis to Evaluate Collective Leadership and Collaboration, paper presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the American Evaluation Association, held in Portland, November, 2007.
  • McAtee, A., and Fredericks, K.A. Connecting Contributors: Contribution Networks in State Legislative Elections, paper, presented at the Midwest Political Science Association, April, 2007.
  • Fredericks, K.A. How Social Network Analysis Can Fit into Your Evaluative Work, an expert demonstration session, to be presented at the 20th Annual Conference of the American Evaluation Association, held in Portland, November, 2006.
  • Carman, J.G., and Fredericks, K.A. An Empirical Study of Evaluation Capacity in Nonprofit Organizations, paper presented at the 20th Annual Conference of the American Evaluation Association, held in Portland, November, 2006.
  • Fredericks, K.A. Program Evaluation Practice: An Empirical Study of Indiana Nonprofits, presented at the Active Learner Poster Series, Indiana State Lilly Grant Symposium, September 25th, 2006.
  • Fredericks, K.A. Introduction to Network Analysis and its Use in evaluation, an expert demonstration session, to be presented at the 19th Annual Conference of the American Evaluation Association, held in Toronto, October 27, 2005.

  • Fredericks, K.A. Borders, Boundaries, Bridges, and Paths: Using Social Network Analysis to Measure our Workspaces, Communities, and Structures, an expert panel session, to be presented at the 19th Annual Conference of the American Evaluation Association, held in Toronto, October 29, 2005.

  • Fredericks, K.A. Network Analysis and Program Evaluation: Knowledge and Use. Presentation at the Faculty Research Panel in conjunction with the Womens Studies Programs Gender Social Justice Colloquium, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN.
  • Fredericks, K.A. a paper, to be presented at the 18th Annual Conference of the American Evaluation Association, held at the Atlanta Hilton, November 3, 2004.
  • Fredericks, K.A. Network Analysis: A Tool for Program Evaluation. Presentation at the Department of Political Science Colloquium, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN.
  • Fredericks, K.A. Network Analysis: A Tool for Program Evaluation. Presentation at the Department of Political Science Colloquium, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN.
  • Fredericks, K.A. Understanding Network Form and Management: Implications for Evaluators, paper under revision, reviewed by The American Journal of Evaluation.
  • Fredericks, K.A. Understanding Network Form and Management: Implications for Evaluators, a paper, to be presented at the 17th Annual Conference of the American Evaluation Association, held at the John Ascuagas Nugget in Reno, NV, November 8, 2003.
  • Fredericks, K.A., Deegan, M. , & Carman, J. G. Challenges of Multi-site Evaluation: A Systems Approach, a paper, to be presented at the 17th Annual Conference of the American Evaluation Association, held at the John Ascuagas Nugget in Reno, NV, November 8, 2003.
  • Fredericks, K. A. Complex Public Service Evaluation: A Network Approach, a paper, presented at the 16th Annual Conference of the American Evaluation Association, held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA, November 9, 2002.
  • Fredericks, K. A., Careers in the Field of Evaluation, a contributing member of the discussion panel, held at the 16th Annual Conference of the American Evaluation Association, held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA, November 8, 2002.
  • Fredericks, K. A., Careers in the Field of Evaluation, a contributing member of the discussion panel, held at the 15th Annual American Evaluation Association, held at the Millennium Hotel in St. Louis, MO, November 9, 2001.
  • Birkland, T. A., Carman, J. G., Fredericks, K. A., & Tomjanovich, C. The Challenges of Multi-Site Program Evaluation in the Public and Non-Profit Sectors, a poster session at Nonprofits and Academia Conference: Strategies for Social Change, State University of New York at Albany, Albany, NY; November 10, 1999.

Published Reports

  • Fredericks, K.A. et al. (Winter 2007). Evaluation of AHRQ's Pharmaceutical Outcomes Portfolio Findings from the AHRQ division of HHS Project from Abt Associates.
  • Fredericks, K.A. et al. (Spring 2002). Volume II: What Services were Provided Findings from the Personal Outcomes Project from the Center for Policy Research.
  • Fredericks, K.A. et. al., (Spring 2001). Volume I: Who is Being Served Findings from the Personal Outcomes Project from the Center for Policy Research.
  • Birkland, T.A. and Fredericks, K.A. (Summer 2001). Evaluation of the New York State Meals on Wheels Program: Final Report. Center for Policy Research.
  • Fredericks, K.A., as a contributing author to The Diet Manual, published by Iroquois Healthcare Consortium, Clifton Park, NY 12065

Theses and Advising

  • Committee Member, Doctorate in Nursing Services Dissertation, (Spring 2009).
  • Advisor, Masters in Health Services Administration, The Sage Colleges (Fall, 2008- present)
  • Thesis Committee, Jessica Cenegy, MA Candidate in Political Science, Indiana State University (Fall, 2006 - Spring, 2007)
  • Paper Advisor, Nicole Dissette, Undergraduate paper presenter at the Midwest Political Science Association Conference (Fall, 2006 Spring, 2007)
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Dawn Underwood, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Education, Indiana State University (Spring, 2006- present)

University Service

  • Director, Health Services Administration Program, Department of Management, The Sage Colleges (2008-present)
  • Director, Center for Governmental Services, Department of Political Science, ISU (2007-2008)
  • College of Arts & Sciences, Chair of Faculty Council, ISU (2007-2008)
  • College of Arts & Sciences Faculty Council Member, ISU (2005-2009)
  • Member of the Search Committee, Dean of the Graduate School Search, ISU (2008)
  • College of Arts & Sciences Administrative Affairs Committee Member, ISU (2007-2009)
  • College of Arts & Sciences Faculty Affairs Committee Member, ISU (2007-2008)
  • Reviewer, Liberal Learning in Action Grant Review Panel, ISU (2006)
  • MPA Program Revisions (Traditional Program and Online Program), ISU (2004-2005)
  • Graduate Orientation Coordinator, Department of Political Science, ISU (Fall 2004 to present)
  • Website Administrator, Department of Political Science, ISU (Fall 2004 to present)
  • Member of Graduate Council Committee, ISU (2004-2005)
  • Member of Candidate Search Committee, Department of Political Science, ISU (2004-2005)
  • Reviewer, Rockefeller College Review, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, University at Albany (2002-2005)

Professional Associations and Activities

  • Volunteer advisor to the Southend Rehabilitation Corporation, (Fall 2008 to present).
  • Journal Article Reviewer, Journal of Evaluation and Program Planning (2005-present)
  • Conference Paper Reviewer, American Evaluation Association (2004 - present)
  • Book Reviewer, Sage Publications (Methods; Public Administration & Policy) (2005-present)
  • Book Reviewer, Jossey-Bass (Public Administration and Policy) (2005 present)
  • Member, Academy of Management (2004-2007)
  • Member, American Evaluation Association (1999 - present)
  • Member, Midwest Political Science Association (2005- present)

Awards and Honors

  • Invited Authors Award of the Evaluation Research Society (EERS) for the article, "Nonprofits and Evaluations: Empirical Evidence from the Field."
  • Excellence in Teaching Award, Graduate Level, University at Albany (2004)
  • Graduate Student Organization, Research Grant Award, University at Albany (2003)
  • Graduate Assistantship, University at Albany (1998-2003)