The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment supports the university by:
- maintaining records related to student enrollment and demographics, providing in-depth analysis of those records, and producing the annual Factbook
- coordinating research and survey submissions for external accrediting bodies and organizations including federal and state agencies and higher education organizations.
- providing timely and accurate research and analysis necessary for planning and decision making to assist with strategic planning and institutional effectiveness
- coordinating regional accreditation processes and assisting with specialized accreditation
- conducting survey research for university departments
- providing data and information for internal and external requests
If you have questions or need more information, please feel free to contact any of our team members.
Main office phone: 540.665.4539
HOWARD BALLENTINE, Ph.D.
Director of Institutional Research and Assessment
hballent@su.edu
Phone: 540.665.4767
Fax: 540.678.4449
PAMELA LAMBORNE
Associate Director of Institutional Research and Assessment
plamborn@su.edu
Phone: 540.665.4539
Fax: 540.678.4449
TERESA MASIELLO, Ed.D.
Associate Director of Assessment
tmasiell@su.edu
Phone: 540.542.6296
Fax: 540.678.4449
Quick Statistics
Founded in 1875, Shenandoah is a private, medium-size, moderately-selective university in Winchester, Va., a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people. Its main campus is adjacent to Interstate 81 at exit 313B in the northern Shenandoah Valley. Shenandoah University is affiliated with the United Methodist Church…More information about Quick Statistics
SU Data and Dashboards
SU is committed to providing information aligned with the strategic plan. Use this page to link to quick information and charts that span a variety of areas. The information provided is intended for use by SU stakeholders to help guide the institution and increase student success.
Student Information
Information Required to Be Disclosed Under the Higher Education Act of 1965 Academic Program (Educational Programs, Instructional Facilities, and Faculty) Areas of Study Code of Conduct for Education Loans Code of Conduct for Education Loans Completion/Graduation and Transfer-out Rates Factbook Consumer Information on College Navigator Website (including student activities offered by the institution, services offered…More Information about Student Information
Shenandoah University Final Course Evaluations
Course Evaluation Instructions For Students Your feedback helps us maintain and improve the quality of our courses. Completing the online evaluation will only take a minimal amount of time (approximately 5-10 minutes). Please follow these few steps to complete your course evaluation(s): You will receive an email link directly from IOTA Solutions when your course…More information about Final Course Evaluations
IR Data/Research Requests
You may request data and research from the Office of Institutional Research. Examples of data/research request include surveys that can be deployed to members of the SU community and other historical figures that IR tracks… More Information about IR Data/Research Requests
Common Data Set (CDS)
Information found in the Common Data Set is a detailed report covering University-wide information. The CDS Initiative is a collaborative effort between publishers and the educational community to improve the quality and accuracy of information provided. Data are presented in the same “common” format used by most institutions of Higher Education to facilitate comparisons among institutions. …More Information about Common Data Set (CDS)
Institutional Assessment
Assessment at Shenandoah University is used to inform decision making, and improve student learning, thereby deepening our commitment to achieving educational excellence. Assessment is a continuous process that incorporates the following: Compiling programmatic assessment data for all academic programs, including the QEP and General Education Programs, as well as non-academic programs. Assessment includes identifying learning needs, creating and measuring clear and concise student learning outcomes, identifying appropriate opportunities for students to achieve outcomes, supporting the academic program review process, gathering qualitative and quantitative data through the use of surveys and focus groups, identifying tools and metrics to gather necessary data, and supporting accreditation and strategic planning efforts.
Access the Assessment Manual for Shenandoah University