Evelyn C. Davis
Degrees
- Ed. D. in Adult and Higher Education, Auburn University, 1975
- M. A. in Teaching, Converse College, 1970
- B. A. cum laude, Furman University 1956
Current positions
- SIL International Training Consultant (1991– )
Other experience
- Adjunct Professor, Department of Education, Operation Impact Program, Azusa Pacific University, CA (1992– )
- SIL Training Consultant, Indonesian Universities (1987–1991)
- Director, Master’s Program in Adult and Higher Education, The University of NC at Charlotte (1977–1987)
- Adult Education Consultant (UNCC sponsored) (1977–1987)
- Director, Master’s Program in Adult and Higher Education, Memphis State University, TN (1975–1977)
- Department Chair, Instructional Services, Midlands TEC, Columbia, SC (1973–1975)
Memberships
- The Next Step: Trainers Organization (2003– )
- IFMA/EFMA Support Personnel Organization (2002– )
- American Society for Training & Development (1979–1993)
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (1978–1996, 2005– )
- Phi Delta Kappa, Research and Leadership Fraternity in Education (1977– )
- Kappa Delta Pi, Education Honor Society (1974– )
Language proficiency
- Bahasa (Indonesia) FSI level 2
- French 1+
- Spanish 1+
Research interests
- Teaching/training/planning/strategies for adults
- Teambuilding for language/departmental/administrative teams
- Adult Cross-Cultural Education
- Personal growth/reflection/renewal/prayer
Selected publications
Publications in SIL International Bibliography
2005. rev. ed. Enhancing Instruction and Implementing Strategies. Dallas: Wycliffe International.
2005. rev. ed. Learning and Teaching Styles.Dallas: Wycliffe International.
2005. rev. ed. Teaching and Training Adults.Dallas: Wycliffe International.
2004. rev. ed. Planning for Institutional Development. Dallas: Wycliffe International.
2004. rev. ed. The Measuring Rod.Dallas: Wycliffe International.
2004. rev. ed. Profile of Preferences and Skills for Language Teams.Dallas: Wycliffe International.
2003. Teaching and Training Adults Across Cultures. Dallas: Wycliffe International.
2004. rev. ed. Working Together To Build An Effective Team.Dallas: Wycliffe International.
Selected papers presented
2005. “The DISC Person to Person instrument and personality booklet, with small group discussion and interaction,” presented at “The Next Step Missionary Trainers Forum,” January12–13.
2004.Working Together. Retreat topic presentation for Canada Institute of Linguistics Faculty, Trinity Western University, May 3–4.
2004. Life Passages and The Missionary Experience: Strength for The Journey. Presented to Operation Mobilization’s International Conference, Germany. October 26–27.
2002.Person-to-Person teambuilding presentation and small group work. Presented to Asia Area office staff, August 8–9.
2001. Person-to-Person teambuilding presentation and small group work. Presented to Asia Area office staff, August 8–9.
2001. Series of Academic Forums for GIAL (Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics, with Ken McElhanon). September 5, 19, 26; October 3, 22; November 7.