Full-time Teaching
• The University of Alabama - 1997-2004
• University of Alabama at Birmingham - 2004-2007
• Lindsey Wilson College - 2007-Present

Part-time/Adjunct Teaching: Auburn University (12 courses); Florida State University (2 courses); and Mississippi State University (3 courses).

Service to Profession
American Counseling Association - Member - 1977 to Present
Division Membership/Leadership/Conferences/Participation:
• Association for Counselor Education and Supervision - National/Regional/State
• Association for Specialist in Group Work - National/State
• Association for Adult Development and Aging - National/State
• American Rehabilitation Counseling Association - National/Regional/State

Kentucky Counseling Association - Member - 2007 to Present
Division of Adult Development and Aging - President Elect (2007-09)

Kentucky Mental Health Counseling Association - Member - 2007 to Present

Alabama Counseling Association - Member - 1973 to 2008
State Chapter - Board Member 2001-2005 (3 terms)
Division President - 2004-05

American Society on Aging - Member

National Rehabilitation Counseling Association
National - Board Member
Regional - President and Board Member
Alabama Chapter - Board Member and Division President

International Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind
National - Board Member
Division on Aging - Chair, Secretary, and Newsletter Editor
South-Central Region - Board Member
Alabama Chapter - Board Member

The Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling
Editorial Board (1994-2002)
Editorial Consultant (1984-94)

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness
Peer Review Panel (1993-Present)

Service to Lindsey Wilson College
• Manuscript Review Board SPC Journal of Professional Counseling
• Mentor for SPC Scholars Program
• SPC Doctoral Program Task Force
• Course Steward - Group Counseling Course
• LWC Technology in Teaching Circle
• SPC Technology Task Force
• SPC Strategic Planning Committee
• Participation in the development of SPC program guidelnes - Guidelines for Professional & Academic Behavior; SPC Scholars Guidelines for Thesis Development Process; and Proposal on Faculty Incentives for Research & Writing.
• Consultant to LWC Music Program for artistic interpretation of American Sign Language

Publications (Recent):
Stephens, B. C.., Kirchner, C., Orr, A., Suvino, D., & Rogers, P. (in press, June, 2009). Collaborative Outcome Measurement: Consumers, Service Providers and Researchers Pursuit of a Common Goal. Journal of Blindness and Visual Impairment. AFB Press, New York:NY.

Burnett, D., Evans, R., Macrina, D., Snyder, S. W., Stephens, B. C., & Roy, J. (March, 2009). Developing valid and reliable online survey instruments using commercial software programs. Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet, V 13, N 1, January-March 2009.

Stephens, B. C. (2000-2007). Publication of 3 Program Evaluation Reports for state rehabilitation agencies. StarPqth Consulting, Birmingham, AL / Bowling Green, KY.

Stephens, B. C. (July, 2005). Improving Service Provision via Thoughtful Approaches to Data Gathering, Synthesis & Analysis. Chapter in Proceedings from the Royal National Institute for the Blind International Conference on Vision Loss. RNIB Press, London:UK.

Orr, A., Kirchner, C., Suvino, D., Rogers, P., & Stephens, B. C. (July, 2005). Wired for results: A web-based outcomes management and research tool for programs serving older people who are blind or visually impaired. Chapter in Proceedings from International Low Vision Rehabilitation Conference 2005. RNIB Press, London:UK.

Stephens, B. C. (2001). Age specific outcomes for ADL and IADL performance and independence following rehabilitative interventions with seniors experiencing visual impairments. In H.-W. Wahl & H.-E. Schulze (Eds.), On The Special Needs Of Blind and Low Vision Seniors: Research and Practice Concepts (pp. 93-106) Amsterdam, The Netherlands: IOS Press

Stephens, B. C. (1998). The relationship of age to levels of performance and independence associated with rehabilitative interventions provided older adults who are blind. A Dissertation in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor or Philosophy in Counselor Education, Mississippi State University.

Sikka, A. & Stephens, B. C. (1996). Intervention practices in the retention of competitive employment among individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision, Mississippi State University.

Stephens, B. C. (1993-1998). Publication of more than 25 Program Evaluation Reports for state rehabilitation agencies throughout the U.S. Rehabilitation Research & Training Center on Blindness, Mississippi State University.

Presentations (Recent):
• Referring Students with Disordered Eating Behavior: What Health Educators Can Learn Through Survey Research. (presented with Evans, R., Burnett, D., Geiger, B., Kendrick, O., and Roy, J.). Alabama Association for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance Annual Conference, Birmingham, AL, April 2009. (Referred)
• Using a Challenge Course Experience to Enhance a Group Counseling Class. (with Tyson, L.) - Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Houston, TX, October, 2008. (Referred)
• Creative Counseling: Fashioning Metaphors that Connect with Your Clients World. (with Wesley, M.) - Kentucky Counseling Association Annual Conference, Louisville, KY, October, 2008. (Referred)
• Reminiscence and Life Review: Therapeutic Approaches with Older Adults. - Kentucky Counseling Association Annual Conference, Louisville, KY, October, 2008. (Referred)
• Stress and Obesity: Revisiting the Cortisol Connection. (with Burnett, D., Evans, R., & Roy, J.) - Southern Association for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance Conference, Fort Worth, TX, April 2008. (Referred)
• The Link Between Early Childhood Sexual Abuse and Obesity - (with Burnett, D., Evans, R., & Roy, J.). Alabama Counseling Association Birmingham, AL, November, 2007. (Referred)
• Strategies for Evaluating Program Outcomes (with Parsons, J.) - Kentucky Counseling Association. Louisville, KY, October 2007. (Referred)
• Tips for Professionals: Publishing for Journals (with Wesley, M. Williamson, J. & Williams, D. & Phillips, D.) - Kentucky Counseling Association. Somerset, KY, October 2007. (Referred)
• Using a Challenge Course Experience to Enhance a Group Counseling Class (with Tyson, L.) Association for Counselor Education & Supervision. Columbus, OH, September, 2007. (Referred)
• Evaluation of Counselor Education Programs: A Collaborative Focus Group Activity Among Two Universities (with Tyson, L., Puleo, S., and Daughatee, C.) Association for Counselor Education & Supervision. Columbus, OH, September, 2007. (Referred)
• A Multidisciplinary Approach to Weight Management: A Proposed Model Targeting Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Other Adverse Childhood Experiences (with Burnett, D., Evans, R., & Roy, J.). NAHEC Program, in partnership with Center for Disease Control and, Atlanta, GA; September, 2007. (Referred)
• A Multidisciplinary Approach to Weight Management for Survivors of Sexual Abuse (with Burnett, D., Evans, R., & Roy, J.). - American Association of Health Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD, March, 2007. (Referred)
• A Multidisciplinary Approach to Weight Management: A Proposed Model Targeting Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Other Adverse Childhood Experiences (with Burnett, D., Evans, R., & Roy, J.). Southern District American Association of Health Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Conference, Chattanooga, TN, February, 2007. (Referred). Also presented at the Alabama State Nursing Association (ASNA) Program, Birmingham, AL, February 2007. (Referred)
• Child Sexual Abuse and Obesity: Making the Connection (with Burnett, D., Evans, R., & Roy, J.). - Alabama Chapter-American Association of Health Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Conference,, Birmingham, AL., November, 2006. Other venues for this presentation: ASAHPERD Program, Gulf Shores, AL, April, 2005. (Referred)
• Integrating a Challenge Course Activity as Part of Teaching Group Counseling - Alabama Counseling Association Annual Conference, Mobile, AL. November, 2006. (Referred)
• 21st Century School Counseling: How to Participate in Data-Driven Action Research - Alabama Counseling Association Annual Conference, Mobile, AL. November, 2006. (Referred)
• Child Sexual Abuse and Obesity: Making the Connection - Alabama Association of Health Education Conference, Birmingham, AL. November, 2006. (Referred)
• Evaluation of Counselor Education Programs: A Collaborative Focus Group Activity Among Two Universities - Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, Orlando, FL, September, 2006. (Referred)
• Program Evaluation: Using Your Skills for Concurrent Consulting, Research, and Publication Opportunities - Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, Orlando, FL, September, 2006. (Referred)
• The Development, Application, and Power of Metaphors in Counseling - Zeta Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, Annual Workshop, Birmingham, AL. January, 2006. (Invited)
• Best Practice in Group Counseling: Guidelines for Dealing with Ethical Dilemmas - Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Service, Annual Training Conference, Birmingham, AL. December, 2005. (Invited)
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Counselor Education and Clinical Supervision: A Discussion About Addressing Concerns - Alabama Counseling Association Annual Conference, Birmingham, AL. November, 2005. (Referred)
• Exploring Independent Living Outcomes: A Preliminary View of Variables that Impact Client Performance and Independence. Low Vision Rehabilitation Conference 2005, London, UK. March, 2005. (Referred)
• Wired for Results: An On-line Outcomes Management and Research Tool for Programs Serving Older Persons Who are Blind. Low Vision Rehabilitation Conference 2005, London, UK. March 2005. (Referred)
• Creative Instructional Techniques in Counselor Education - Alabama Counseling Association Annual Conference, Huntsville, AL. November, 2004. (Referred)
• Strategies For Improving Inter-rater Reliability When Accessing Counseling Skills - Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, Athens, GA, September, 2004. (Referred)
• Counseling Skills Assessment: Strategies for Improving Inter-rater Reliability - University of Alabama Program in Counselor Education - Supervision Workshop, Tuscaloosa, AL, March, 2004. (Invited)
• Outcome Measures: A Means to Improving Counselor Education and Supervision - Alabama Counseling Association, Birmingham, AL, November, 2003. (Referred)
• Counseling and Guidance Activities for Enhancing Career Development - Southeast Regional Institute on Deafness, Mobile, AL, October, 2003. (Referred)
• Development and Utilization of Outcome Measures as a Tool for Enhancing Counselor Education and Supervision - Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, Chattanooga, TN, September, 2003. (Referred)
• Living a Purpose-Full Life: Knowing Where You Want to Go and How You Want to Get There - Summer College Preparatory Program, Samford University, Birmingham, AL, June, 2003. (Invited)
• Developing Tools to Facilitate Program Development, Evaluation and Innovation - AFB National Conference: Blindness in the 21st Century, Beverly Hills, CA, February, 2003. (Invited)
• Leading Focus Groups: Strategies and Techniques - Alabama Head Injury Foundation, Birmingham, AL, January, 2003. (Invited)
• Strategies for Improving Service Provision via Thoughtful Approaches to Data Gathering, Synthesis, and Analysis - International Conference on Improving Rehabilitation Services in the 21st Century, London, UK, November, 2002. (Referred)
• Incorporating Media, Metaphors, and Word Pictures as Effective Training Tools in Counselor Education - Alabama Association for Counselor Education and Supervision - Annual Conference, Birmingham, AL, February, 2002. (Referred)
• Practical Application of Counseling Theories and Techniques - Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Service, Birmingham, AL, April & July, 2001. (Invited)
• Stress Management Strategies for Daily Living - Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Service, Birmingham, AL, July, 2001. (Invited)
• Application of Popular Media as an Instructional Tool in Counselor Education and Supervision - Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision - Annual Conference, Athens, GA, October, 2001. (Referred)
• Reminiscence: Practical Applications for Enhancing Self-Efficacy and Independence - 2000 Biennial International Conference - Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind. Denver, CO, July, 2000. (Referred)
• The Relationship of Age to Changes in Levels of ADL and IADL Performance and Independence Subsequent to Rehabilitative Interventions - International Conference on Special Needs of Low Vision Seniors, Heidelberg, Germany, March, 2000. (Referred)
• Living Your Life More Effectively: Paradigms for Life Management - Virginia Department for the Visually Handicapped - Annual Staff Training Meeting, Richmond, VA. (Invited)
• Missions, Goals, Activities: A Context for Abundant Daily Living - State of Arkansas Annual Conference of the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Little Rock, AR. (Invited)
• Packing for the Journey of a Lifetime: What will you need, how will you travel? - State of Arkansas Annual Conference of the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind, Little Rock, AR. (Invited)

Dr. Stephens has taught in the School of Professional Counseling at Lindsey Wilson College since 2007. He previously taught in the Counseling Programs in The University of Alabama system for 10 years; 7 years on the Tuscaloosa campus, and 3 years at the Birmingham (UAB) campus. During his tenure at UAB Dr. Stephens served as the Coordinator of the Rehabilitation Counseling Program and was responsible for tripling enrollment and procuring CORE accreditation. He has also taught as an adjunct at Auburn University, Florida State University, and Mississippi State University.

Dr. Stephens has worked as the director of a counseling center, served as the coordinator of a statewide rehabilitation program, and worked in private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama. He has more than 30 years experience in the fields of counseling, counselor education, rehabilitation, and consultation.

Dr. Stephens worked for five (5) years as a Research Scientist at a national Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) at Mississippi State University. At the RRTC he was responsible for designing, conducting, and publishing research studies associated with the evaluation of client and program outcomes.

Dr. Stephens is the founder and principal of StarPath Ventures, a private consulting business that assists agencies and educational institutions with program assessment methodology, the development and implementation assessment instruments, and staff training. He has consulted with more than twenty (20) state agencies throughout the U.S. in developing data collection instrumentation for program evaluation and planning. Dr. Stephens served as a consultant in the development of a nationally standardized web-based data and case/program management system for programs serving rehabilitation clients throughout the U.S. During his career he has been involved in procuring more than five (5) million dollars in external program funding.

He has served in leadership roles at the local, state, regional, national and international levels in a variety of professional associations. He is an active member of the American Counseling Association, National Rehabilitation Counseling Association, the Association for Specialist in Group Work, and the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. His research and writing interest are in the areas of gerontology, group work, the self-help genre, and counselor education.