#435
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 12:52:33 -0500
From: "Mark J. Kittleson, PhD, FAAHB" <kittle@SIU.EDU>
Subject: I need some help...
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Folks.this message is intended for those individuals who are teaching summer
school at either a community college or a 4 year institution (undergraduate
and/or graduate).
I need some help and I'm hoping you can be of assistance. I am working with a
bright young lady who is a McNair Scholar (McNair Scholars are undergraduates
who work with a faculty member to conduct research-preparing them for graduate
school-it is named after Ron McNair the astronaut/physicist who died on the
Challenger explosion in 1986), This young lady (Miranda) is wanting to assess
attitudes that college students have about putting personal information on
social networks such as MySpace.com or Facebook.com (although it's not just
limited to those two).
Her original plan was to access the MySpace.com site and drop a message to those
who are profiled requesting them to complete a brief survey. However, after the
problems that MySpace.com officials have had recently they have balked at
allowing her to send a message via their site.
Thus, this is where you (participants on the HEDIR) come in. Miranda is in need
of having people who use MySpace.com or some other similar site to complete a
brief survey. The survey is on-line at www.hedir.org/mcnair ...
it doesn't require any identification (i.e., name) and will take about 5 minutes
to complete. If you are teaching a course (any course) this summer, would you
ask your students to participate in this survey? For your convenience I've
written up a request that you can copy and distribute (if so desired).
Unfortunately, the timeline is rather short.we need to have all surveys
completed by June 30. I know the HEDIR has come through for many people who have
made previous requests and I'm confident that the people on this list will once
again come through. I thank you, and Miranda (future health educator) thanks
you.
Memo to students:
Hi, my name is Miranda Griffith and I'm a McNair Scholar here at Southern
Illinois University. I am involved in a research project this summer and I am
need of your help.
If you are involved with any of the internet's social network sites such as
MySpace.com or Facebook.com I would like your help by completing a brief survey
on the web.
Obviously, this is voluntary and we are not asking for any names or other
identifying marks. We will keep the information confidential to the fullest
extent possible.
If you would like to help, please go to www.hedir.org/mcnair. I'm collecting
data until June 30, so your help before that date would be greatly appreciated.
Miranda Griffith
618-839-2027 or mgrifith@siu.edu
Note: This study has been approved by the SIUC Human Subjects Committee.
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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#436
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 16:08:43 -0400
From: Michaela Conley <michaela@HPCAREER.NET>
Subject: Paid Ad: UMD Coord of MPH Programs
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*Coordinator of MPH Programs*
*College of Health and Human Performance***
*TITLE: Coordinator of MPH Programs*
*CATEGORY: Exempt, full time. 12 month appointment *
*POSITION DESCRIPTION: *The University of Maryland College of Health and Human
Performance seeks an experienced coordinator for its evolving MPH programs,
which will be developed as part of its new School of Public Health. Currently a
CEPH-accredited MPH in community health is already in existence; the other MPH
concentrations in each of the traditional public health disciplines will be
developed. **
The Coordinator will report to the Associate Dean for Graduate Affairs, College
of Health and Human Performance, and will work with the Associate Dean in
developing, implementing and maintaining the educational and professional public
health mission of the new School of Public Health as well as the CEPH
accreditation process for the new school. The coordinator will be responsible
for developing policies relating to the implementation of the new MPH
concentrations, oversight of the MPH program courses and capstone experiences,
and establishing effective program data monitoring procedures. Additionally, the
coordinator will be the chairperson of the MPH curriculum committee for the new
school.
*QUALIFICATIONS: *MPH degree or higher in public health, minimum three years
experience working with professional public health organizations and
associations, excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills,
familiarity with CEPH accreditation criteria and processes, and knowledge of the
management and operation of public health programs, including advancing
diversity and working effectively in multicultural communities. Data management
and monitoring capabilities, internship coordination experience and fund-raising
skills are helpful but not mandatory. **
*SALARY: Commensurate with experience. *
*POSITION AVAILABLE: August 1, 2006*
*TO APPLY: *For best consideration submit* *letter of application, curriculum
vitae, and contact information for at least three references to Dr. Sharon
Desmond, Chair, Coordinator's Search Committee, 2376 HHP Building, College of
Health and Human Performance, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742,
Phone: 301-405-2526, Email:
desmond@umd.edu <mailto:desmond@umd.edu> . Reviews will begin June 30,
2006 and continue until the position is filled.
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#437
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 15:08:45 -0500
From: James Eddy <jeddy@HLKN.TAMU.EDU>
Subject: Graduate Courses and Degree Through AAHE
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The Health Education and Promotion Network (HEP Network), a collaborative effort
of the American Association for Health Education
(AAHE) and the Foundation for the Advancement of Health Education (FAHE), is
offering web-based instructional courses in health education and health
promotion for graduate credit and CHES Category 1 Continuing Education Contact
Hours (CECH). Currently, the HEP Network courses are being offered through the
University of Central Arkansas (UCA), and tuition is $733.50 for one course. For
each online course you complete, you will earn 3 hours of graduate credit.
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The HEP Network is working with three universities to channel students who
complete HEP Network courses into their online master's degree programs, thus
allowing students to complete a master's degree completely online using a
combination of HEP Network courses and courses and field experiences from the
partnering universities.
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If you would like to hear more about this master's degree option, please call
our toll free number at 866-886-2547 or send us an e-mail at jeddy@hlkn.tamu.edu
or bchaney@hlkn.tamu.edu.=20
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For more information on this opportunity visit our website at www.hepnetwork.org.=20
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Currently, the HEP Network has six courses available, with two courses scheduled
to be online by the August 2006. These courses are:
Foundations of Health Education - This course experience introduces the learner
to concepts fundamental to Health Education and to a larger extent, health
promotion. Contemporary health education philosophy, Healthy People 2010: The
Health Objectives for the Nation, The Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
Process, Ethical Issues in Health, etc. will be discussed. (Currently Available)
Health Behavior: Theory and Program Planning - A study of the determinants of
health behavior, factors influencing health behavior, health behavior theories
and application methodology are examined.
Contemporary models to plan health education programs will also be discussed.
(Currently Available)
Health Education Curriculum and Instruction - This course provides teachers with
the competencies and knowledge needed to teach school health education. An
examination of the school health program, national health education curricula,
national health education standards, and pedagogy and teaching resources in
health education form the focus of the course. (Currently Available)
Health Education in the Elementary Schools - This course provides elementary
teachers with skills and knowledge necessary to work in the area of school
health education at the elementary level. The focus of the course is on the
relationship between elementary education and health education and on current
issues and content in elementary school health education within coordinated
school health programs. (Currently
Available)
Health Education in the Secondary Schools - This course prepares teachers with
skills and knowledge necessary to work in the area of school health education at
the middle school and secondary level. The course will focus on the coordinated
school health program, national health education curricula, national health
education standards, pedagogy and assessment methodology across content areas,
as well as teaching resources. (August 2006)
Drug Education and Prevention - This course will provide an overview of the
major drugs of abuse and their effects on the body as well as the biological,
sociological, psychological, and legal issues associated with drug use and abuse
in our culture. An emphasis will be given to effective educational approaches
and prevention programs that address the problems of use and abuse. (Currently
Available)
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Applied Epidemiology - This course provides an overview of principles and
methods of contemporary epidemiological practice. Epidemiological investigation
and research are discussed with an emphasis on application of epidemiological
method in health education, health promotion, and disease prevention practice.
(Currently Available)
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Research Methods in Health Education - This course provides an examination of
methods and techniques of conducting research in health education. Emphasis will
be placed on helping students to develop skills in analyzing research, research
problem identification, and research design. The ethics of research, reading
research literature and measurement techniques will also be examined. (August,
2006)
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James M. Eddy, FAAHB, FAAHE
Professor & Chair
Division of Health Education
Texas A&M University
College Station TX 77843-4243
979/458-2217
jeddy@hlkn.tamu.edu
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