Following is a list of some of the Health Education PhD/MPH alums.  Feel free to contact them if you should have any questions.
Dixie L. Dennis, Ph.D., CHES
Interim Dean, College of Science and Mathematics
Harned Hall 132; P.O. Box 4538
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN 37044
Ph: 931.221.7971
dennisdi@apsu.edu
PhD (00)
 

Because of the expert, dedicated, and nationally known health educators who mentored me during my years at SIUC, my professional and personal life was/is enriched more than I thought possible. The Southern hospitality that permeates through the department and university allowed me, a non-traditional student, to believe that “I can do it!”
Michele L. Pettit, PhD, MPH, CHES
Assistant Professor, Health Education and Promotion
Oklahoma State University
School of Applied Health and Educational Psychology
429 Willard
Stillwater, OK 74078
(405) 744-1850
mpettit@okstate.edu
PhD (06)
 

 


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I am very thankful for the quality education and professional experiences I received at SIU. The faculty are nationally renowned, the program has a rich history, and the campus is beautiful. I am proud to call myself a Saluki!"
Karl L. Larson, PhD
Assistant Professor of Health Education
Dep't of Health and Exercise Science
Gustavus Adolphus College
St. Peter, MN 56082
507-933-7591
klarson3@gac.edu  
PhD (01)
 

"At Southern, the faculty make the difference. Mentoring occurs naturally, with students quickly finding those faculty that can guide them in personal areas of interest. Often, we don't realize the impact of those who are mentoring us during graduate school, but if you speak to Southern Alums, they'll tell you right away how the faculty influenced their choices and pathways within the profession and oftentimes, their personal lives. When you come here, you become one of the Southern family. In the health education arena, it means something to be a Saluki."
Jennifer Skinner, MPH
Methodist Hospital
St. Louis Park, MN
skinner_7@hotmail.com
MPH (07)

 

"I am so thankful for the experiences and education I received at SIU. The program and professors prepared me for the health education profession and my future. I am proud to come from SIU."
Kimberly M. Coleman, PhD, MPH, CHES Assistant Professor of Community Health
Department of Health & Kinesiology
College of Health & Human Sciences
Georgia Southern University
P.O. Box 8076
Statesboro, GA 30460-8076
912-486-7666
kcoleman@georgiasouthern.edu
PhD (06)

 

"I came to SIU because I wanted to build on my MPH - Health Behavior & Health Education experience (at another institution) in terms of hands-on application of health education practice and freedom in regards to my doctoral research. The classes were interesting and challenging. The professors were knowledgeable, accessible, and true leaders in the profession. Finally, the dissertation process was one that, although stressful at times, I can look back on with joy and pride. I am proud to be a Saluki and encourage you to give this program some serious consideration."

Rochelle Howell, MPH
Health Education Coordinator
St Louis County Dep't of Health
314-522-6410 ext 6309
rhowell@stlouisco.com
MPH (07)