Dr. Erin Stevenson
Associate Professor
Department of Social Work
Contact Information
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Dr. Erin Stevenson
Associate Professor
Department of Social Work
Education
- Ph.D., University of Kentucky
- M.S.W., University of Kentucky
- B.A., Centre College
Research & Academic Interests
- First-generation college students' academic success
- LGBTQIA+ and queer community strengths and resilience
- Addiction recovery
- Adolescent development and mental health
Publications
- Stevenson, E., & Saulnier, S. (2025). The impact of anti-DEI legislation on LGBTQ+ college students: A survey of trends. Journal of Social Work and Welfare Policy, 3(2), 172. https://doi.org/10.33790/jswwp1100172
- Stevenson, E. & Powell, C. (2025). Building Inclusive Classrooms: Identifying & Addressing Subtle Acts of Exclusion. Pedagogican Conference Proceedings. Encompass - Pedagogicon Conference Proceedings: Building Inclusive Classrooms: Identifying & Addressing Subtle Acts of Exclusion
- Lavy-Joy, N., Stevenson, E., Sandlin, G., & Scroggins, A. (2025). Exploring variations in online university students perception of belonging. Online Journal of Distance Learning Summer, 28(2). https://ojdla.com/articles/exploring-variations-in-online-university-students-perception-of-belonging
- Stevenson, E., Reid, C., & Binion, S. (2024). First-generation college students in online degree programs. The American Journal of Distance Education, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1080/08923647.2024.2408813
- Stevenson, E., Sandman, G., & McGinn, J. (2024). The role of stigma on LGBTQIA+ youth in rural and urban areas. Youth, Special Issue Resilience, Strength, Empowerment and Thriving of LGTBQIA+ Youth, 4, 1374–1386. https://doi.org/10.3390/youth4040087
- Stevenson, E., & Saulnier, S. (2024). Grit, social support, and academic success of youth formerly in foster care. Journal of Social Work and Welfare Policy, 2(2), 119, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.33790/jswwp1100118
- Stevenson, E., & Sandman, G. (2024). In their own words: LGBTQIA+ stigma in secondary school. Youth, 4, 968–982. https://doi.org/10.3390/youth4030061
- Stevenson, E., & Squicciarini, L. (2024). Social capital & enrollment in college as first-generation students. Journal of College Orientation, Transition, and Retention, 31(1), 1-18. https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/jcotr/article/view/5101
- Stevenson, E. & Saulnier, S. (2023). Building a restorative justice diversion program for youth in rural areas. International Journal on Social and Education Sciences (IJonSES), 5(3), 507-517. https://doi.org/10.46328/ijonses.541
Awards & Accolades
- Thank-a-Professor EKU Faculty Recognition by Students. 2024, 2025.
- Invited Speaker at Phi-Alpha Honor Society Induction Ceremony. 2025.
- EKU Distinguished Service Award Recipient. Aug 2025.
Associations & Work History
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWEO)
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW-KY)
- Kentucky Association of Social Work Educators (KASWE)
- American Evaluation Association (AEA)
- Interprofessional Education Collaborative (APEC)
Education
- Ph.D., University of Kentucky
- M.S.W., University of Kentucky
- B.A., Centre College
Research & Academic Interests
- First-generation college students' academic success
- LGBTQIA+ and queer community strengths and resilience
- Addiction recovery
- Adolescent development and mental health
Publications
- Stevenson, E., & Saulnier, S. (2025). The impact of anti-DEI legislation on LGBTQ+ college students: A survey of trends. Journal of Social Work and Welfare Policy, 3(2), 172. https://doi.org/10.33790/jswwp1100172
- Stevenson, E. & Powell, C. (2025). Building Inclusive Classrooms: Identifying & Addressing Subtle Acts of Exclusion. Pedagogican Conference Proceedings. Encompass - Pedagogicon Conference Proceedings: Building Inclusive Classrooms: Identifying & Addressing Subtle Acts of Exclusion
- Lavy-Joy, N., Stevenson, E., Sandlin, G., & Scroggins, A. (2025). Exploring variations in online university students perception of belonging. Online Journal of Distance Learning Summer, 28(2). https://ojdla.com/articles/exploring-variations-in-online-university-students-perception-of-belonging
- Stevenson, E., Reid, C., & Binion, S. (2024). First-generation college students in online degree programs. The American Journal of Distance Education, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1080/08923647.2024.2408813
- Stevenson, E., Sandman, G., & McGinn, J. (2024). The role of stigma on LGBTQIA+ youth in rural and urban areas. Youth, Special Issue Resilience, Strength, Empowerment and Thriving of LGTBQIA+ Youth, 4, 1374–1386. https://doi.org/10.3390/youth4040087
- Stevenson, E., & Saulnier, S. (2024). Grit, social support, and academic success of youth formerly in foster care. Journal of Social Work and Welfare Policy, 2(2), 119, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.33790/jswwp1100118
- Stevenson, E., & Sandman, G. (2024). In their own words: LGBTQIA+ stigma in secondary school. Youth, 4, 968–982. https://doi.org/10.3390/youth4030061
- Stevenson, E., & Squicciarini, L. (2024). Social capital & enrollment in college as first-generation students. Journal of College Orientation, Transition, and Retention, 31(1), 1-18. https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/jcotr/article/view/5101
- Stevenson, E. & Saulnier, S. (2023). Building a restorative justice diversion program for youth in rural areas. International Journal on Social and Education Sciences (IJonSES), 5(3), 507-517. https://doi.org/10.46328/ijonses.541
Awards & Accolades
- Thank-a-Professor EKU Faculty Recognition by Students. 2024, 2025.
- Invited Speaker at Phi-Alpha Honor Society Induction Ceremony. 2025.
- EKU Distinguished Service Award Recipient. Aug 2025.
Associations & Work History
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWEO)
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW-KY)
- Kentucky Association of Social Work Educators (KASWE)
- American Evaluation Association (AEA)
- Interprofessional Education Collaborative (APEC)