

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
Research Grants
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)