معرفی
Lauren E. Stephens is a Senior Lecturer and EDGE Coordinator in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at Clemson University's College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences. She teaches courses such as Conceptual Foundations in Parks Recreation and Tourism Management, Program and Event Planning, and Youth Development in Sport and Physical Activities.
- Education: Ph.D. in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (Clemson University, 2019), MPW in Professional Writing (University of Oklahoma, 2015), BS in Secondary Education (University of South Carolina Aiken, 2011)
Dr. Stephens' research focuses on preventing mental health issues through recreation, leisure, and sport, positive youth development via physical activities, and body image/eating behaviors. Her pedagogy of kindness emphasizes student-centered teaching, safe learning spaces, and mutual respect. Recent publications highlight Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), online learning design, and pandemic-era educational adaptations.
She has explored how social media and relationships influence student-athlete health, developed writing mentorship programs for recreation students, and studied summer camp classification systems. Her work bridges pedagogical innovation with preventive health strategies.
- Scientific Awards:
- 2024: Junior Special Rank Outstanding Teaching Award
- 2022: Outstanding Teaching with Technology Award
- 2021: Recognition of Scholarship in Journal Publications
- 2020: Innovation in Teaching Award for PRTM Writing Mentor Project
- 2019: Doctoral Degree Teaching Award and Fran McGuire Excellence in Teaching Award
- 2017: Teaching Innovation Award Finalist
