Lori Stevens

Director, First Year Learning & Engagement

Lori joined ASC in 2016. Prior to joining, Lori served as Associate Director for the Graduation Office for 10 years and as a Graduate Assistant in the Office of Leadership and Development, as well as various internship and practicum roles across campus while working on her graduate degrees. Her passion for helping students create success in their transition to OU actually sparked while she was an undergraduate through various student leadership opportunities aimed at helping students create a sense of belonging on campus. Lori enjoys assisting students to explore and develop their strengths to become their best selves. She is a certified Strengths Educator and enjoys teaching CliftonStrengths to various groups.

Lori married her college sweetheart, Zac Stevens, in June 2003. They met at OU as undergraduates during a pick-up football game in the snow. They welcomed their son, Caskey, in 2010. Zac serves as the Associate Director of Orientation Programs. The Stevens family enjoys traveling, cheering on the Sooners, and celebrating life together!

Do you have a favorite OU tradition?

It's really hard for me to choose just one. However, singing the OU Chant is a part of so many of my favorite OU traditions, it has become a favorite on its own. Whether it is at Convocation, OU's Official welcome to new students, or together with 86,000 of your best friends at an OU football game, or 'neath a western sky at Commencement, thousands strong join heart and song as they raise their right index fingers high into the air and sing the OU Chant together. A sense of belongingness and pride wells up in me each time I sing the OU Chant.

What is the best part about working with students?

Having the opportunity to walk alongside students as they begin such an important and transformational journey is exciting and a great honor. I am a learner and I learn a lot from our newest Sooners. I love supporting students as they create and chase their dreams. The transition into college is important to student success and self efficacy. Being able to have a positive impact in that critical transition is incredibly rewarding.