Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is responsible for governing and overseeing the institution’s strategic direction, financial decisions and advancement initiatives. The board directs the operations of the university, working closely with the president. Officers:Andrew U. Ferrari, ChairWilliam F. Brandt, Vice ChairMarjorie S. Lewis, ’81, SecretaryRobert J. Frogale, TreasurerJames T. Vickers, Past Chair Tracy Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., President &…Read More
United Methodist Church Affiliation
Shenandoah University is one of five United Methodist Church-affiliated institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The spiritual life team is dedicated to calling, forming and sending leaders for tomorrow’s church and world, offering a wide mixture of programs throughout the academic year. Through its Institute for Church Professions, the university works in tandem…Read More
Academic Affairs Staff
Jeanne Hoffman Executive Assistant Phone: (540) 665-4525 [email protected] Megan Bowers Administrative Assistant Phone: (540) 535-3593 [email protected] Office Hours: 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. Location: Wilkins Building Second Floor, Suite 235
The 21st Century
In early 2000, Shenandoah added several graduate programs, including the doctor of education in administrative leadership and the doctor of physical therapy program as well as master’s programs in athletic training and physician assistant studies. Shenandoah added its sixth school, the School of Education & Human Development in 2007, and the university earned initial accreditation…Read More
Academic Strategic Plan
Shenandoah University Academic Strategic Plan Academic Strategic Plan (PDF) The Academic Cabinet, comprised of all academic program deans and directors, completed in 2004, a year-long strategic planning process to determine university-wide academic goals and objectives. These goals and objectives, outlined below, are outgrowths of the university’s mission statement adopted in Fall 2003. Every fall, each major…Read More
Centers and Institutions
Shenandoah University Centers and Institutes provide opportunities for students, faculty and community members to observe, listen and interact with nationally renowned scholars, church leaders, political and governmental figures, scientists, and others who contribute to our nation’s infrastructure, academic culture and economic vitality. Alson H. Smith, Jr. Library Center for Teaching and Learning Center for Lifelong…Read More
Academic Integrity
Shenandoah University adheres to principles and practices of the Academic Honor Code. The Honor Code is the system of conduct that reflects the core of principles and values the university has established regarding individual responsibility and matters involving honorable conduct. The concept of honor may be defined in a variety of ways, however, at Shenandoah…Read More
Accreditation
Shenandoah University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Shenandoah University. Other accreditation bodies: Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)Accreditation…Read More
Accreditation
Shenandoah University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA. 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Shenandoah University. Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education…Read More