David Stevens

Dr. David Stevens, Professor of Business Analytics, earned his undergraduate degree in mathematics from LSU, and a Master's in applied mathematics and computer science and a PhD in Mathematical Sciences from the University of Texas. Before coming to UL Lafayette, Dr. Stevens worked in information technology, including roles as a software developer, designer, project manager, call center analyst, software tester, user trainer, and implementation and support specialist.

Ph.D. University of Texas at Arlington, Mathematical Sciences: Major in Management 
          Science (minor in Mathematics)
          Graduated: May 1992    
          Dissertation Title: "A Multiple Response Surface Process Optimization Model"
            (advisor: Dr. R. C. Baker)

M.A. University of Texas at Austin, Applied Mathematics (minor in Computer Science)
          Graduated: December 1985
          Thesis Title: "A Statistical Model for Forecasting University Enrollments" 
            (advisor: Dr. A. C. Davison)

B.S.   Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge, Mathematics
          Graduated: August 1983
 

• Effect size index
• Learning style impact on student performance
• Practical data analytics

Opportunities for Students

Data analysis for local businesses

• WOLVERTON, C. C., STEVENS, D. (2020). The Impact of Personality in Recognizing Disinformation. Online Information Review, 44 (1), 181-191. doi:10.1108/OIR-04-2019-0115. (ABDC rating: B, Cabell's acceptance rate: 21%)
• STEVENS, D., THERIOT, R. (2019). The Impact of VARK Learning Style on Grades and Course Evaluations. Journal of Business and Economic Perspectives, XLVI (2), 54-71. (ABDC rating: C, Cabell's acceptance rate: 20%)
• STEVENS, D., GUIDRY-HOLLIER, B., SLATTEN, L. A. (2018). Web-Based Accountability for Nonprofits: Environmental Quality Protection and Beautification Category. Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics, 15 (4), 41-54. (Cabell's acceptance rate: 20%)
• STEVENS, D., FONTENOT, G. (2017). Measuring Clicker Impact on Student Perceptions of Course and Instructor. International Journal of Innovation and Learning, 21 (1), 21-34. (ABDC rating: C, Cabell's acceptance rate: 20%)
• KITTERLIN, M., TANKE, M., STEVENS, D. (2016). Workplace Bullying: Lessons from the Special Events Industry. Event Management, 20 (3). (ABDC rating: A, Cabell's acceptance rate: 35%)
• SLATTEN, L. A., GUIDRY-HOLLIER, B., STEVENS, D., AUSTIN, W., CARSON, P. (2016). Web-Based Accountability in the Nonprofit Sector: A Closer Look at Arts, Culture, and Humanities Organizations. Journal of Arts Management, Law and Society, 46 (5), 213-230. (Cabell's acceptance rate: 30%)
• TANKE, M., KITTERLIN, M., STEVENS, D. (2016). Workplace Bullying in the Foodservice Industry. Journal of Foodservice Business Research, 19 (4), 12. doi:10.1080/15378020.2016.1185874. (ABDC rating: C, Cabell's acceptance rate: 20%) 05/16/2022            David Stevens        page 3/    11
• STEVENS, D., ZHU, Z. (2015). Differences in Student performance in Online vs Traditional Quantitative courses. Business Education and Accreditation, 7 (2), 31-39. (ABDC rating: C, Cabell's acceptance rate: 25%)
• JOHN, J., JOHN, J., STEVENS, D. (2014). A Proposed Defection Management System for Retention of At-Risk Customers. Academy of Business Research, 2, 112-130. (Cabell's acceptance rate: 25%)
• ZHU, Z., STEVENS, D. (2014). Preferable learning styles for online quantitative courses. Journal of Business and Economic Perspectives, 41 (1), 21-31. (ABDC rating: C, Cabell's acceptance rate: 25%)
• GUIDRY-HOLLIER, B., STEVENS, D. (2014). Comparing perceptions of the systems analysis and design course. Journal of Computer Information Systems. (ABDC rating: A, Cabell's acceptance rate: 15%)
• GRECO, A., STEVENS, D. (2013). The Working of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act and Its Effect Upon the Franchising of Retail Gasoline. International Journal of China Marketing, 3 (2), 16-34. (Cabell's acceptance rate: 20%)
• STEVENS, D., GUIDRY-HOLLIER, B., AIKEN, P. (2013). The Systems Analysis and Design Course: A Practitioners' Assessment of the Importance and Coverage of Topics. International Journal of Innovation and Learning, 13 (4), 353-374. (ABDC rating: C, Cabell's acceptance rate: 20%)
• STEVENS, D. (2013). Assessing the Effects of Learning Style in Business Statistics. International Journal of Innovation and Learning, 13 (3), 268-283. (ABDC r
• Stevens, David P., “A Stochastic Approach for Analyzing Product Tolerances," Quality Engineering, Vol 6 #3, 1994, pp. 439-449.  (listed in Cabell’s, acceptance rate: 30%)
• STEVENS, David P., and Baker R. C., "A Generalized Loss Function for Process Optimization," Decision Sciences, Vol. 25 #1, January/February 1994, pp.41-56.  (listed in Cabell’s, acceptance rate: 11-20%)
• Currie, Renard A., and Stevens, David P., "The Integration of Existing Specialized Clinical Information Systems into a Computer-Based Patient Record," Journal of the American Health Information Management Association, Vol. 64 #9, September 1993, pp.60-63.  (not listed in Cabell’s)
• Roubein, Daniel R., and Stevens, David P., "An RIS as a Specialization Solution," Applied Radiology, June 1993, pp. 45-48.  (not listed in Cabell’s)
   

• 2018  World Directory of Business Administration and Management Professors, IIGE Publication    
• 2018  Who's Who Lifetime Achievement Award, Marquis Who's Who    
• 2015  Edward G. Schlieder Educational Foundation Professorship in Money and Banking, University of Louisiana at Lafayette    
• 2013  Dr. Bernard J. Bienvenue/Dr. Rexford C. Hauser/BORSF Endowed Professorship in Management, University of Louisiana at Lafayette    
• 2020  High Quality Research Award - $2000, B. I. Moody III College of Business Administration    
• 2013  Faculty Award for Research Excellence , B. I. Moody III College of Business Administration    
• 1984    Phi Beta Kappa    
• 1984    Phi Kappa Phi