Shepherd University Office of Graduate Studies
PO Box 3210 Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-5313 | (800) 344-5231 x5313 | FAX: (304) 876-5390
RICHARD ALLEN STEVENS, JR., Ph.D.
Program Coordinator, College Student Development and Administration
Phone: 304.876.5054
Fax: 304.876.5150
rstevens@shepherd.edu
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy College Student Personnel Administration University of Maryland December, 2000
Dissertation: Understanding Gay Identity Development: Critical Incidents in the College Environment
Master of Science Higher Education Iowa State University May, 1991
Bachelor of Arts German The College of William and Mary May, 1989
CSDA 550 Student Development Theory
CSDA 551 Multicultural Issues
CSDA 612 Sexual Orientation Issues in Higher Education
CSDA 650 Advanced Student Development Theory
CSDA 678 Capstone
Brown, S. C., Stevens, R. A., Jr., Troiano, P. F., & Schneider, M. K. (2002). Exploring complex phenomena: Grounded theory
in student affairs research, Journal of College Student Development , 43 (2), 173-183.
Stevens, R. A., Jr. (2005). [Review of the book Queer man on campus: A history of non-heterosexual college men ]. Journal of
College Student Development, 46(3), 334-335 .
Stevens, R. A., Jr. (2004). Understanding gay identity development within the college environment, Journal of College Student Development 45 (2), 185-206 .
Stevens, R. A., Jr. (2004). Facilitators guide for Jim in Bold . Unpublished manuscript
Stevens, R. A., Jr. (2000). [Review of the book Out and About on Campus ]. MCPA Newsletter .
Stevens, R, A., Jr. (2000). Welcoming Commuter Students into Living-Learning Programs. In M. Kramer (Series Ed.) B. Jacoby
(Vol. Ed.), New Directions for Higher Education: No. 109. Involving Commuter Students in Higher Education (pp. 71- 79) . San Francisco : Jossey-Bass.
Stevens, R. A.., Jr. (1999) Transferring in: A Clear Lake experience, Commuter Perspectives .
Stevens, R. A., Jr., (1999). Mid-Level Management Institute 1999, Developments .
Stevens, R. A., Jr., (1998). [Review of the book When Hope and Fear Collide ]. Commuter Perspectives .
PRESENTATIONS
So you want to go to graduate school. WVASPA Conference 2006.
First in Your Family, Jefferson County, WV, 2005, 2006.
West Virginia Student Leadership Conference, 2006.
Learning during crisis: A small university asbestos case study. NASPA, 2005.
Campus crisis: An opportunity to build community. WVASPA Conference, 2004 .
Inclusion of underrepresented groups . West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Retention Conference, 2003.
Student development the ory II: Creating the ory for diverse student populations , ACPA Convention, 2002.
Toward Acceptance Roadshow , ACPA, 2001-2004; Beyond Tolerance Roadshow , ACPA, 1993-95.
Gay identity development in the college environment: A grounded theory , ACPA Convention, 2001.
Commuter friendly flier and poster series , ACPA Convention, 2001.
Enhancing the multicultural experience for tomorrow's leader/practitioners , ACPA Convention, 2000.
Conceptualizing the campus climate: A framework for understanding racial dynamics on campus , ACPA Convention, 2000.
The transfer student experience: Transitions and challenges , ACPA Convention, 2000.
More than a place to park , ACPA Convention, 1999 and 2000.
Retention: Enhancing the quality of life for commuter students , Maryland Student Affairs Conference, 2000.
Keynote Speaker – Commuter Survival Day , West Chester University , 1999.
Beg, borrow, and trade: Finding those commuter resources , Commuter Connection Conference, 1999.
Guest Panelist, Multicultural Drive-In Workshop , Maryland CPA, 1998.
Invisible majority: Where am I ?, MACUHO RA Conference, 1997.
A whirlpool of considerations: Community development in undergraduate apartments , ACUHO-I Conference, 1996.
Customer service in your spare time , ACUHO-I Conference, 1995.
Where are you? Where are we? Resident Assistant Conference, 1995 and 1996.
Gay, lesbian, bisexual issues on Virginia campuses , VASPA/VACUHO Conference, 1993.
Crossing the line: Humor in the workplace , VASPA/VACUHO Conference, 1992.
Divided we stand: Bridging the gap between summer conferences and housing , VASPA/VACUHO, 1992.
Professional Service
American College Personnel Association (ACPA) - member 1990-present.
Editor, Developments , ACPA, 2002-present.
Convention Planning Committee, General Programs Chair, 2008.
National convention program reviewer, 2006.
Convention Planning Committee, Publications Chair, 2003.
Commission on Commuter Students and Adult Learners, Directorate Member (1998-2001) - Nominations and Elections Chair (1998-1999); Membership Chair (1999-2001).
Convention Colleague: 2000, 2001. Volunteer: 1990, 1993, 2000.
West Virginia Association of Student Personnel Administrators (WVASPA) - member, 2003-present
Board of Directors, 2005-present.
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) – member 2000- present
National convention program reviewer, 2006.
Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)
National convention program reviewer, 2005, 2006.
Association of College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I) – member 1989-present.
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Issues Committee (1993-1998), Communications chair (1994-1996).
Virginia College and University Housing Officers (VACUHO) - member 1992-1994.
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Concerns Task Force Co-chair (1993-1994).
2003-present Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs, Shepherd University
2000-2002 Director of Residence Life and Education, Northeastern University
1998-2000 Coordinator, National Clearinghouse Commuter Programs, University of Maryland
2000-2000 Coordinator, Special Projects, University of Maryland
1999-1999 Intern, Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Maryland , Baltimore County
1997-1998 Assistant Director for Residential Life and Housing Services, American University
1994-1997 Community Director, Residence Life, University of Maryland
1992-1994 Area Director, Residence Life, College of William and Mary
1989-1992 Hall Director, Resident Life, Iowa State University
