Howard Ballentine

Howard Ballentine, PhD, currently serves as the Director of Institutional Research and Assessment at Shenandoah University since February 2014, where responsibilities include implementing data-driven strategies for continuous improvement and assisting in the development of assessment plans. Prior experience includes serving as the Dean of Enrollment Management at Wesley College, where admissions strategies contributed to a 65% increase in inquiries and improved first-year retention by 15%. At Jefferson College of Health Sciences, Howard held multiple roles, including Dean for Enrollment Management & Planning, overseeing admissions and financial aid, resulting in a significant 65% increase in student enrollment, and managing the Institutional Research Office. Education includes a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration, an M.S. in Clinical Exercise Physiology, and a B.S. in Exercise Science, all obtained from Virginia Tech.