lauren.ledbetter@ou.edu
(405) 325-2664
Hometown: Ardmore, OK
Lauren is the Director of the Center for Major and Career Exploration. She attended Oklahoma Baptist University for her undergrad where she studied Psychology and Communication and fell in love with working in higher education. This led her to OU for her master’s degree where she has since worked in residence life, academic advising, the Student Learning Center, and Major and Career Exploration.
Lauren is a certified Global Career Development Facilitator and has worked with exploratory students in various capacities for close to 10 years. She is passionate about teaching and was recognized with the 2021-2022 Strategies for Success Outstanding Instructor Award, the 2022-2023 University College High-Impact Instructor Award, and the 2022-2023 Outstanding Instruction of First Year Students Faculty Award.
When not working with students, Lauren enjoys traveling, drinking coffee, reading, being outdoors, and quality time with people.
Education:
B.A., Psychology, Oklahoma Baptist University
M.Ed., Adult and Higher Education, emphasis in Student Affairs, University of Oklahoma
Courses Taught:
UNIV 2021 - Choosing a Major
UNIV 1031 - Exploring Careers
UNIV 1002 - Foundations for College Learning
UNIV 2001 - Strategies for Success
The graduate lounge in the library. It’s peaceful, quiet, and there is easy access to caffeine right upstairs!
There is so much possibility! They may be uncertain on a major or career path, but we can work together to explore and find their best and most fulfilling fit. College comes with so many decisions which can get overwhelming; I love coming alongside students to help them identify their goals and pursue the future they want.
Embrace not knowing everything and prioritize exploring every opportunity at your disposal. If something doesn’t work out the way you expected, it doesn’t have to be a bad thing—it can give you the space to explore new paths you may have never previously considered. College is a wonderful time to grow both academically and personally—don’t be afraid to explore growth and development in new areas.
