Walter Howard

Background

About Walter Howard

Throughout my career, I have proven to be an innovative, adaptable, and strategic Military Market Development & Student Success Leader with 15+ years of experience delivering strategic initiatives that expand military education programs, enhance student success, and drive institutional growth. I am adept at building strategic partnerships, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading cross-functional teams to improve student engagement and retention. Throughout my career, I have developed high-impact student support programs, optimized military outreach strategies, and aligned institutional services with the needs of military-connected students.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • I expanded military education partnerships by identifying and cultivating relationships with over 130 military education offices, veteran service providers, and external organizations, increasing SDI’s visibility and enrollment among service members and veterans. • I developed a comprehensive online student success platform, centralizing key resources such as academic policies, discussion forums, mental health resources, transition assistance, career services, and scholarship opportunities to enhance engagement and retention for military-affiliated students. • I established faculty and staff training programs focused on military cultural awareness, equipping educators with the knowledge and skills to better support military-connected students and improve overall student success outcomes.