Dr. Boatwright is Director of Assessment and Research at Benedict College. He earned the following degrees: Ph.D. in Higher Education Research from Iowa State University, M. Ed in Counseling from South Carolina State College, and a B.A. in Elementary Education from Benedict College. Completed post-doctorial courses in Measurement and Statistics at the University of Iowa.

He recently served as the Secretary for the Virginia Assessment Group, 2000-2001. He has worked in institutional research for more than 15 years. He joined the College in November 2001.

Mr. Jesse Bellinger, Research Associate
bellingerj@benedict.edu
803.540.2518

Mr. Bellinger is a Research Associate for the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. He earned the following degrees: M.S. in Human Resources/Nonprofit Management from Worcester State College and a B.A. in Psychology from Coker College. He has also served in the United States Navy for 20 plus years as a Research and Systems Analyst. He joined the College in January 2001.

Ms. Cynthia Foster, Office Manager/Administrative Specialist
forsterc@benedict.edu
803.253.5226

Ms. Foster is the Office Manager/Administrative Specialist for the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. She graduated from Midlands Technical College with an Associate Degree in Secretarial Science. She is currently pursuing a B.A. degree in Business Administration at Benedict College. She joined the College in October 1999.

Ms. Sharon Atkins, Clerical Receptionist
atkinss@benedict.edu
803.253.5266

Ms. Atkins is the Clerical Receptionist for the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. She attended the University of South Carolina at Sumter and Central Carolina Technical College. She is currently pursuing an A.D. in Business Management at Midlands Technical College. She joined the College in January 2002.