Recreation & Wellness Staff

Education:

• Master of Science in Education, M.S. Ed. – Baylor University, 2000
• Bachelor of Science in Recreation – Indiana University, 1998

Employment:

• Dean, Campus Activities & Leadership – Butler University, 2024-present
• 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 
• Convened Butler University’s COVID-19 Health & Wellness Response Team, 2021-2022
• 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@88021y.com
• Work Phone – 317.940.8436
• Twitter/X – @Scott_T_Peden | Instagram – @scott.peden
• LinkedIn – http://www.linkedin.com/pub/scott-peden/6/82a/65b

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