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Stacy Starks
Assistant Professor
School of Allied Health
SUGR 156C
318-342-3286
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Stacy L Starks, PhD
Assistant Professor, Health Studies

Education

Ph D

2016, Educational Research
The University of Memphis

MS

2002, Exercise Science
The University of Memphis

BS

2000, Exercise Science
The University of Memphis

Biographical Sketch

Stacy Starks is an assistant professor in Health Studies and has over 20 years of teaching experience.She  received her undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Exercise Science at the University of Memphis in 2000 and 2002, respectively and she completed her PhD at the University of Memphis in 2016 in Educational Research. Her doctoral studies ignited her interest in various factors that affect student achievement. 

Dr. Starks is passionate about teaching and creating life-long learners. She has experience in both traditional face-to-face courses as well as online courses and enjoys challenging students in a way in which they want to learn. She has expertise in Cultural Diversity in Healthcare, Motor Development, and Nutrition. Dr. Starks also enjoys advising and mentoring students throughout their academic career. She was instrumental in reviving the Health Studies Student Association and currently serves as the faculty liaison. 

Stacy spent several years as a research coordinator where she participated in extensive studies in diabetes research and sickle cell disease. 

In her spare time, Stacy enjoys spending time with her family on their farm affectionately known as the Starks' Chicken Ranch. 

Research Interests

Time management skills

Pharmacy lab simulations

Sickle Cell Anemia and Nutrition

Recent Publications

Walker, A., Skinner, A., Kokoricha, M., Starks, S. Assessing Student Pharmacists' perceptions of prescription adjudications in a pharmacy practice lab. Arlington, VA: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Starks, S., Bower, J. Time Management Skills as a Tool for Reducing Academic Procrastination both in the Classroom and During Academic Internships. Monroe, LA: ULM Online Journal of Interprofessional Health Promotion..
Walker, A., Skinner, A., Kokoricha, M., Starks, S. Do prescription processing exercises improve students' attitudes and perceptions of prescription processing during Community IPPE?. Arlington, VA: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Walker, A., Starks, S., Elsayed, R. Assessing student pharmacists’ perceptions of prescription adjudications in a pharmacy practice lab. Monroe, LA: ULM Online Journal of Interprofessional Health Promotion..
Hardin, M., Smart, C., Elsayed, R., Starks, S., Walker, A. Student perceptions concerning the use of simulated medications in a pharmaceutical care lab. Choudrant: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education..
Hardin, M., Smart, C., Elsayed, R., Starks, S., Walker, A. Student perceptions concerning the use of simulated medications in a pharmaceutical care lab. Baton Rouge, LA: LSHP 2019 Annual Meeting Proceedings..
Griswold, P., Starks, S. Cocurricular Activities to Promote Student Engagement and Learning. American Society of Laboratory Science Today.
Starks, S. L., Owens, D., Rakow, E. The effects of school grade span configuration on student achievement in middle school-aged children. Middle Grades Research Journal.

Research Grants

Starks, S. (Co-Principal), "Integrating Virtual Reality Applications into Five Health Studies Courses." (Funded), Sponsored By Academic Innovation Center, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $5000. (2019 - Present).
Starks, S. (Supporting), ""Screening for Life"" (Funded), Sponsored By Blue Cross Blue Shield, External to The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $97,000. (2019 - 2022).
Starks, S. (Co-Principal), "Cultivating Interpersonal Soft Skills: An Innovative Professional Business Luncheon for Health Science Students;" (Funded), Sponsored By Academic Innovation Center, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $3010.00. (January 16 2018 - May 31 2018).
Church, T. (Principal), Starks, S. (Supporting), "Nutrition Education and Diet (NEAD) for School Children" (Pending Funding Decision), Sponsored By Living Well Foundation, External to The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $10,192. (January 2018 - May 2018).
Starks, S. (Co-Principal), "An Interdisciplinary Collaborative Project: Fostering Professional Social Skills through Business Luncheons for Health Science Students." (Not Funded), Sponsored By Academic Innovation Center, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $5010. (2018).

Awards & Honors

2010 Outstanding Educational Research Graduate Student.

Courses Taught

HLST 2001HEALTHCARE ISSUES, 3 course(s)

HLST 2002HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, 5 course(s)

HLST 2003HEALTHCARE ISSUES, 1 course(s)

HLST 2007NUTRITION, 61 course(s)

HLST 3001HEALTHCARE ETHICS, 28 course(s)

HLST 3003HEALTH SCIENCE PRACTICUM I, 2 course(s)

HLST 3004RESEARCH DESIGN: HEALTHCARE, 3 course(s)

HLST 4001CULTURAL DIVERSITY: HEALTHCARE, 4 course(s)

HLST 4005PRINC LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE, 1 course(s)

HLST 4008MOTOR DEVELOPMENT, 6 course(s)

HLST 4009CULTURAL DIVERSITY, 7 course(s)

HLST 5001RES MTD FOR HLTH PROF, 2 course(s)