Lauren Hensley

Former Senior Associate Director of the Dennis Learning Center
A headshot of Lauren Hensley with a blue and white patterned blouse

About

Lauren Hensley was Senior Associate Director of the Dennis Learning Center and has been part of the center’s leadership team since 2008. Her efforts focused on developing and managing college success courses, leading instructional teams, conducting educational research, and collaborating with other university units on initiatives that support students’ learning and motivation. Her engagement with the Student Success Research Lab focused on the SpringForward academic recovery and enrichment program, including inquiry into academic outcomes, effectiveness of different program elements, and students’ development of resilient mindsets and strategies. She departed the university in 2023 to join Ohio Wesleyan University as the Director of Holistic Advising.