Mark your calendars for the 2025 Lubbock Christian University Scholars Colloquium, April 9-11, 2025.
If you have any questions about plans for a presentation or a panel, especially if it involves a group project, an exhibition of creative work, or a special performance, please contact the Director of Undergraduate Research, Dr. Doug Swartz, and he will help you coordinate any necessary arrangements.
What is the Colloquium?
The LCU Scholars Colloquium is open to all students, faculty, and staff and provides scholars on our campus a venue to communicate the results of their current scholarship. The Colloquium always has a broad range of topics represented from all areas of our university.
Dr. Stephen Baldridge is the Dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences and Professor of Social Work at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB), a role he has held since June 2020. In addition, he currently serves as Interim Dean of the McLane College of Business and previously served as Interim Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
Dr. Baldridge is a proud 2001 graduate of Lubbock Christian University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in social work. He went on to complete both a Master’s and PhD in Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington. Prior to joining UMHB, he served on the faculty at Abilene Christian University beginning in 2009, where he held roles as Director of the Undergraduate Social Work Program (2011-2020) and Assistant Dean of the College of Education and Human Services (2018-2020).
Dr. Baldridge's research and practice interests include homelessness, environmental justice, higher education, community development, and teaching pedagogy. He is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of Texas and serves as an elder at Belton Church of Christ.
Dr. Baldridge and his wife, Hollie, also a 2001 graduate of LCU, have four children: two sons, Hobson and Penn, and twin daughters, Izzie and Andie. They currently live in Belton, TX.
Students, Faculty, and Staff who want to present at the Scholars Colloquium may use the form below to submit an abstract. Deadline: March 25, 2025