Recreation & Wellness Staff
Education:
- Master of Science in Education, M.S. Ed. – Baylor University, 2000
- Bachelor of Science in Recreation – Indiana University, 1998
Employment:
- Executive Director, Student Well-being – Butler University, 2018-present
- Director of Recreation – Butler University, 2005-2018
- Assistant Director of Recreation – City of Greenwood, Indiana, 2003-2005
- Coordinator, Intramural and Club Sports – University of Texas at Dallas, 2000-2003
Volunteer/Leadership:
- Executive Council (as Chair of Staff Assembly rep.), Butler University, 2018-2022
- Senior Management Team (SMT), Student Affairs, Butler University, 2018-present
- Staff Assembly Executive Committee (Chair), Butler University, 2018-2022
- Staff Assembly Executive Committee (Vice-Chair), Butler University, 2016-2018
- Staff Assembly Executive Committee (at-large), Butler University, 2014-2016
- House Corporation board member – Indiana University Delta Tau Delta fraternity, 2006-2023
- House Corporation board member (President) – Indiana University Delta Tau Delta fraternity, 2012-2018
Professional Organization Involvement
- ACHA, American College Health Association, 2018-present
- NIRSA, Leaders in Collegiate Recreation, 1997-present
- NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Ed, 2018-present
- National Wellness Institute, 2019-present
- Wellness Council of Indiana, 2022-present
- IRSA, Indiana Recreational Sports Association, 2005-present
- IPRA, Indiana Parks and Recreation Association, 2003-2005
Connect With Me:
- Email – speden@butler.edu
- Work Phone – 317.940.8436
- Twitter/X – @Scott_T_Peden | Instagram – @scott.peden
- LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/pub/scott-peden/6/82a/65b
- Online – https://www.butler.edu/well-being/
Education:
Master of Science in Sport Administration – Belmont University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Berry College
Bio:
With over 8 years of experience of dedicated leadership in student affairs and a successful track record in guiding customer experience teams outside of higher education, my focus has been on creating impactful and inclusive environments. In higher education, I have believed in championing student engagement and holistic development, while my customer experience lens has led to delivering exceptional service, resulting in increased satisfaction and loyalty. My passion for empowering individuals continues to bridge the worlds with strategic vision and commitment to excellence.
Employment:
Director of Recreation & Wellness, Butler University: September 2023 – present
Manager of Customer Experience, U.S. Xpress: 2021 – 2023
Assistant Director of Operations & Competitive Sports, UT-Chattanooga: 2018 – 2021
Senior Coordinator of Facilities & Events, Kennesaw State University: 2015 – 2018
