Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 08:59:16 -0600

From: "Mark J. Kittleson, PhD, FAAHB" <kittle@SIU.EDU>

Subject: FW: Health Education Consultation Request--Standard & Poor's

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Received this response from Carolyn Rooke regarding the Standard and Poor's email some of you may received. The fact that she responded is a good sign.

I don't think this is a spam/phishing expedition, and it has legitimacy.

How you respond to the memos are up to you..but if you do please keep me posted.

Mark J. Kittleson, PhD, FAAHB

Professor, Health Education

Director of Graduate Studies

Department of Health Education & Recreation Southern Illinois University

618-453-1841 (office)

618-453-1829 (fax)

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Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 8:46 AM

To: kittle@siu.edu

Subject: RE: Health Education Consultation Request--Standard & Poor's

Hi Mark,

Thank you for your response. I understand your concerns, and I will be happy to address them.

I work within the Healthcare Sector of Standard & Poor’s Vista Research. We are an intermediary research firm and a division of Standard & Poor’s, which is owned by McGraw-Hill Companies. We have been an established organization for over 6 years and Standard & Poor’s acquired us about a year and half ago. We not only work within the healthcare industry, but we cover technology, media, retail, energy, industrials, among others. I have included our websites for you to review the other verticals we work within and to gain a better perspective of our company:

Since I work within the healthcare division, I am regularly researching and identifying industry experts to invite to join our Society of Industry Leaders. I located the HEDIR website through my personal research into different health education programs. From your homepage, I was connected to individual’s pictures and profiles, which I reviewed. I e-mailed those that I felt had a unique professional experience within the area of health education and appeared to be highly qualified. I was intrigued by many people’s profiles, but I did not e-mail your entire membership. In addition, I apologize for contacting them directly, but I found no information on your website saying I could not do so or that I had to go through you.

I mentioned the HEDIR in my e-mail with the sole purpose of identifying the source through which I found their contact information and their personal link to the topic of health education. I did not claim, nor was I trying to claim any association with the HEDIR. I merely thought professionals involved in promoting health through education would be interested in such an opportunity.

My apologies for this mis-communication, but please feel free to forward this information onto your members.

Best,

Carolyn Rooke

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Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 7:09 PM

To: Rooke, Carolyn

Subject: RE: Health Education Consultation Request--Standard & Poor's

I tried to send this earlier and received a bounced message…

I received this memo today and am interested in responding to your request.

 However, in lieu of the avalanche of spam one needs to question any such request.  I am cc’ing the HEDIR and will share any response with this group.

First, I am the owner and operator of the HEDIR.  During the past several days I have received numerous emails from members asking about your request.  Apparently you have been sending it to HEDIR subscribers.  The HEDIR is a professional Health Education discussion group and is restricted to only health educators.  The HEDIR web site does give an opportunity for people to download the list with the exclusive purpose of using it to promote health education initiatives (i.e., conference announcements, research requests).  All others (i.e., book publishers) are expected to purchase the use of the mailing list. 

Second, I’m a little concerned about the validity of your request.  You state that you are contacting the person because of their "recognition of their professional involvement with HEDIR".  Since you have little knowledge on what the HEDIR is, nor the role that people have, and since you sent it to almost everybody on the HEDIR, this indicates to me that you are trying to legitimatize your organization through the use of the HEDIR name and it’s people.  

Again, you may be a legitimate organization and you may have honorable intentions, but at this point your request is suspicious. The general policy is to have a person contact me requesting permission to use the list.  If deemed appropriate, I give permission.  If the request is a non-health education related request, such as yours, we negotiate a fee for the one use email to the members.  With that in mind, how do you propose we handle this situation?

Mark J. Kittleson, PhD, FAAHB

Professor, Health Education

Director of Graduate Studies

Department of Health Education & Recreation Southern Illinois University

618-453-1841 (office)

618-453-1829 (fax)

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Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 12:49 PM

To: KITTLE@siu.edu

Subject: Health Education Consultation Request--Standard & Poor's

Dear Mark,

I hope this e-mail finds you well. I write to you from Standard & Poor’s Vista Research, an independent primary research firm based in New York City.

I identified you through my research into different health education programs, and in recognition of your professional involvement with HEDIR, I would like to invite you to become a Member of the Society of Industry Leaders.

The Society of Industry Leaders is a global network of distinguished professionals who are leaders in their respective industries. Standard & Poor’s Vista Research clients, typically institutional money managers, look to speak with Members of the Society of Industry Leaders to better understand industry specific topics and themes, usually via telephone consultations. Our clients regularly come to us looking for educational conversations on current healthcare programs devoted to the advancement of the health of all people and how the integration of technology and other systematic approaches are being used to advance public health.

Consultations are scheduled at your convenience, and are always one-on-one with our clients. Members are not asked to speak about their own companies and all confidentiality agreements are honored. You can accept or decline these consultations for any reason, on a case-by-case basis.

Unlike traditional research firms, we do not engage in written research reports or employ research analysts. Instead, we recruit and compensate industry professionals, such as you, to educate our clients on industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape. Our clients are bound by strict nondisclosure agreements, and consultations are neither recorded nor published. Industry Leaders are neither asked, nor permitted to discuss their own companies.

Membership in the SIL is free, requires no minimum time commitment, and no advanced preparation is required for consultations.  Prior to client consultations, Vista Research will contact applicable SIL Members to discuss call topics and ensure SIL Member appropriateness.

Below is a formal invitation into the Society of Industry Leaders. If you could take a brief moment to answer a few questions, Vista Research can then contact you regarding specific consultation requests from our clients that fall within your area of expertise.

To join our Healthcare Services Network within the Society of Industry Leaders, please click on the link below:

ooke&ref=healthed

Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any questions about what is involved in membership of the Society of Industry Leaders; my contact information can be found below.

Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind Regards,

Carolyn Rooke

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Carolyn A. Rooke

Healthcare Services Research Associate

Vista Research, a division of Standard & Poor's

55 Water Street | 49th Fl.

New York, NY 10041

Tel  212.438.3689

Fax 212.438.4210

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#906

Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:41:55 -0500

From: Michaela Conley <michaela@HPCAREER.NET>

Subject: Paid Ad: Asst. Professor - Wellness Ed & Licensure @ APSU

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*WELLNESS EDUCATION AND LICENSURE*

*DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE*

*COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES*

*AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY*

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Nominations and applications are invited for the position of *Assistant Professor -- Wellness Education and Licensure*. This is a full-time 9-month, tenure-track position to begin August* *2007.

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*Major Responsibilities*

In general, duties of this assistant professorship revolve around providing leadership to HHP licensure programs in both health and physical education. Undergraduate teaching assignments will be related to wellness promotion concepts and practices and courses related to health and physical education licensure. HHP faculty members are committed to innovative teaching. Graduate assignment expectations include teaching selected graduate courses and serving on graduate student committees. Service to the Department, College, University, profession, and the community is expected.

*Required Qualifications*

Ideally, the successful candidate will possess an earned doctorate from a regional accrediting body with an emphasis in wellness education or health and physical education pedagogy. Prior teaching experience in both areas is a plus. Candidates must demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and scholarly activity. HHP faculty research interests include those related to schools such as vending machines, sports psychology, obesity, and physical education. In addition to school health, research interests among faculty include grieving, cheating behaviors among college students, spirituality, ethics, service learning, traditional versus online courses, and health service administration, to name a few.

*Application Procedure*

Please submit letter of application; curriculum vitae (including your e-mail address); the names, addresses (including email addresses) and telephone numbers of three references to:

Office of Human Resources

Austin Peay State University

Attn: HR Faculty Applications, Wellness Education and Licensure

P.O. Box 4698

Clarksville, TN 37044 or E-mail: FacultyApplications@apsu.edu

Review of applications will begin early January and continue until position is filled.

*/Minorities, women and members of other protected groups are encouraged to apply./*

*/Austin Peay State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer./*

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#907

Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 12:28:05 -0500

From: Michaela Conley <michaela@HPCAREER.NET>

Subject: Paid Ad: Asst. Prof, Health Ed @ SU in MD

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*Assistant Professor of Health Education* - Faculty Position

The Department of Health, Physical Education and Human Performance is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor, Health Education.

Primary Job Duties: Include teaching undergraduate courses in the

*Health Education teacher education program*, coordination of the Health

Education program, academic advising and professional development

activities including publications, presentations, and professional and

community service. Preference will be given to applicants with public

school (K-12) teaching experience and a doctorate in Health Education.

Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate in Health Education or related field

and membership in appropriate professional organizations.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Candidates are expected to be able

to use effective teaching and classroom management strategies which

enhance the success of diverse learners. Successful candidate will be

computer proficient, articulate, and possess good organizational skills.

To be considered an applicant you must submit all of the following: a

letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names/addresses/telephone

numbers of at least three professional references to: Dr. Lori Dewald,

Search Committee Chair, Department of Health, Physical Education and

Human Performance, Health Education Search Committee, MC 233, Salisbury

University, 1101 Camden Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21801. Review of

applications began on November 1, 2006 and will continue until the

position is filled. Appointment will begin August 15, 2007.

Salary: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and

experience.

Founded in 1925, Salisbury University is one of 13 institutions that

compose the University System of Maryland. Salisbury University is a

selective undergraduate institution within the University System of

Maryland. The University is close to ocean beaches and the Chesapeake

Bay and 2-3 hours from the metropolitan areas of Washington, Baltimore,

Philadelphia and Norfolk. SU has been cited nationally as one of the top

ten public regional universities in the North according to the U.S. News

and World Report, and has also been recognized by the Princeton Review

and Kiplinger's magazine. SU has approximately 7,200 students and 330

full-time instructional faculty.

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For more information on any of the listed vacancies contact the Human

Resources Office at 410-543-6035.

Faculty Positions:

Send Vitae, cover letter, and references to the hiring Search Committee

Chair. Salisbury University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

employer.

Equal Opportunity Policy:

Salisbury University has a strong institutional commitment to diversity

and is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, providing

equal employment and educational opportunities to all those qualified,

without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age,

marital status, disability, or sexual orientation. Inquiries should be

directed to Salisbury Human Resources Office, Salisbury University, 1101

Camden Avenue, Salisbury, Maryland 21801-6860. Telephone 410-543-6035.

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Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 18:51:12 -0500

From: Becky Smith <BSmith@AAHPERD.ORG>

Subject: Funding opportunity for Schools, community groups and NGOs

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Please excuse cross postings

From: Am. Dietetic Association Foundation

Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 2:55 PM

Subject: $10,000 Champions for Healthy Kids Grants Now Available

The ADA Foundation is proud to announce that grant applications are now

being accepted for the Champions for Healthy Kids Grants, a partnership

of the General Mills Foundation, the American Dietetic Association

Foundation and the President's Challenge.

Fifty grants of $10,000 each will be made to schools, community groups

and other non-profit organizations with innovative programs aimed at

improving the nutrition and activity habits of young people. The

involvement of a registered dietitian or dietetics technician,

registered is a requirement for each program.

The 2007 Champions for Healthy Kids grant application is available

online at

The application deadline is February 1, 2007; grants will be awarded in

May 2007.

If you have specific questions regarding this grants program, please

contact Elisabeth Puga at the American Dietetic Association Foundation.

Her contact information is below:

Elisabeth E. Puga

American Dietetic Association Foundation 120 South Riverside Plaza,

Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60606 800.877.1600

312.899.4803

epuga@eatright.org

Thank you for your commitment to encouraging youth to eat nutritionally

and be physically active!

The ADA Foundation

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