Eric Ballenger

Eric Ballenger

Adjunct English Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Data Science and Analytics at Indiana Department of Correction

  • Education

    • Ball State University

      2016 - 2018
      Graduate Certificate Institutional Research

      Universities and colleges use institutional research (IR) to support decision making and planning. The field involves a number of functional areas in higher education, such as enrollment reporting, enrollment projections, retention, graduation, time-to-degree, student learning, student engagement, student satisfaction, instructional cost and productivity, faculty compensation, faculty and staff job satisfaction, faculty and staff turnover, campus climate, athletics, development, and space… Show more Universities and colleges use institutional research (IR) to support decision making and planning. The field involves a number of functional areas in higher education, such as enrollment reporting, enrollment projections, retention, graduation, time-to-degree, student learning, student engagement, student satisfaction, instructional cost and productivity, faculty compensation, faculty and staff job satisfaction, faculty and staff turnover, campus climate, athletics, development, and space utilization.Institutional researchers typically initiate and evaluate a variety of surveys as well as analyze data from student, human resources, and financial information systems. IR supports institutional and unit strategic planning, budgeting, accreditation, program review, and accountability efforts.https://www.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/educational-psychology/academic-programs/graduate-certificates-and-licensures/institutional-research Show less

    • Ball State University

      2016 - 2019
      Master of Science - MS Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology

      Research Project: The effect of religion on happiness and educational attainment after controlling for community engagement

    • Ball State University

      2004 - 2006
      Master of Arts (M.A.) English Composition and Rhetoric
  • Experience

    • Ball State University

      Aug 2006 - May 2011
      Adjunct English Instructor

      Perform all job duties in relation to instructing a first year college writing course as part of Ball State’s Correctional Education program.Job DutiesPrepared and presented lectures over course materialsTailored materials to students with wildly varying educational backgroundsTaught courses in satellite facilities all over the stateEvaluated student papers and assist in student progressCreated a syllabus in line with department guidelinesAccommodated Indiana Department of Correction regulationsMaintained records of attendance and grades Show less

    • Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

      Jan 2010 - May 2012
      Adjunct English Instructor

      Perform all job duties in relation to instructing a first year college writing course. Job DutiesPrepared and presented lectures over course materialsProvided one on one support for studentsCreated a syllabus in line with department guidelinesEvaluated student papers and assist in student progressMaintained records of attendance and gradesCreated and maintained course materials utilizing Blackboard

    • Lifetouch National School Studios

      Jul 2013 - May 2015
      Trainer

      Performed duties necessary for the production of senior portraitsJob DutiesEntered customer orders Determined sequence for orders to be sent to retouching stationsDetermined work priorities based on management directives and workloadTracked customer orders using multiple software systems

    • Ball State University

      Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
      Summer Advisor

      Advise incoming freshman on scheduling fall courses during summer orientation. Job DutiesAssisted students in creating fall course schedule appropriate to their majorParticipated in the advising portion of new student orientation and Freshman Connections programCommunicated with Freshman advisors any special circumstances pertaining to the student Documented the content of the advising sessionMaintained confidentiality of student records

    • Indiana Department of Correction

      Jul 2019 - now
      • Director of Data Science and Analytics

        Aug 2021 - now
      • Operations Analyst

        Jul 2019 - Aug 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SNA for Law Enforcement Train the Trainer

      Naval Postgraduate School
      May 2020
    • Human Subjects Research – Social-Behavioral-Educational (SBE) Foundations

      CITI Program
      Sept 2024
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    • Learning R

      Lynda.com
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    • SQL: Data Reporting and Analysis

      Lynda.com
      Dec 2018
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    • Shooting Effective Business Portraits

      Lynda.com
      Jul 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • SAS Programming for R Users, Part 1

      Lynda.com
      Mar 2019
      View certificate certificate
    • SAS Programming for R Users, Part 2

      Lynda.com
      Jun 2019
      View certificate certificate
    • Community-Engaged and Community-Based Participatory Research

      CITI Program
      Aug 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Certified Professional Coach

      Certified Life Coach Institute
      Apr 2024
    • Advanced SNA for Law Enforcement

      Naval Postgraduate School
      Mar 2020