Eric Ballenger

Adjunct English Instructor

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Muncie, Indiana, United States

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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
  View certificate
- Learning R
  Lynda.com
  View certificate
- SQL: Data Reporting and Analysis
  Lynda.com
  Dec 2018
  View certificate
- Shooting Effective Business Portraits
  Lynda.com
  Jul 2016
  View certificate
- SAS Programming for R Users, Part 1
  Lynda.com
  Mar 2019
  View certificate
- SAS Programming for R Users, Part 2
  Lynda.com
  Jun 2019
  View certificate
- Community-Engaged and Community-Based Participatory Research
  CITI Program
  Aug 2024
  View certificate
- Certified Professional Coach
  Certified Life Coach Institute
  Apr 2024
- Advanced SNA for Law Enforcement
  Naval Postgraduate School
  Mar 2020