Ph.D. (1996). Health Education and Health Promotion. Joint degree, College of Education, University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, and School’s of Public Health, and Education, University of Alabama at Birmingham.   

Dissertation:  Development of an Instrument to Assess Intentions, Attitudes, and Beliefs of Adolescent Athletes Regarding Dietary Supplements.   

Advisor: Dr. Jim Eddy                                                                                                                              

M.S.   East Stroudsburg University, Emphasis: Community Health Education

B.S.   East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, Emphasis: Health and Physical Education, K-12 Teacher Cert.

A.A.   Keystone Junior College, La Plume, Pennsylvania, Emphasis: Liberal Arts.

 

Good Health Makes $ense Show with Dr. Mike Perko                                                                   1994-97

Producer/Host - 35 live broadcasts.                                                                    

Associate Director, Good Health Makes $ense Program                                                                1992-97

Duties: Design, implementation, and evaluation of worksite health promotion programs for

Alabama and Gulf Power Companies, both multi-site public utilities.

 

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington                                                                        1997-present

Position: Associate Professor (Reappointed, 2001, Tenure and Promotion, 2002)

Position: Coordinator of Health Education                                                                                      1998

Graduate Faculty Status                                                                                                              1999-04

Gerontology Faculty Status                                                                                                          1998-present

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL                                                                              1991-present

Graduate Faculty - Department of Health Studies

Instructor for distance education masters degree program

Graduate Assistant - Department of Health Studies

The New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey                                                 1988-91

Position: Health Education Coordinator

 

(2003) Worksite Wellness Program for PPD, local business (1000 employees) ($25,000). Funded.

(2003) Co-project Director, American Cancer Society.  Nutritional Intervention with Middle School Students in Rural Counties. ($1.1million). Funded.

(2002) Project ASSIST grant to fund "Girls on the Run" program. ($2800). Funded

(2000) Faculty Sponsor, university-wide UNCW Undergraduate Student Research and Travel Award for HPER student Geoffery Zuckerman, ($250). Funded.

(2000) Co-Director, MediaSeek.  Development of Knowledge Database in Health Content Areas. ($11,5000). Funded.

(1999) Workshop for coaches regarding influences of adolescent athletes and dietary supplements. UNCW Summer Research Award, ($3000).  Funded.

(1996-1997) Producer of "Masters Degree Program in Health Education and Health Promotion on Video" developed by the Faculty of the University of Alabama's Health Studies Department, the Department of Communication, and the Universities Integrated Interactive Television System (IITS) ($50,000).  Funded

(1994) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention & U.S. Department of Health and Human Services SBIR contract (200-93-0665) to revise the Office on Smoking and Health's 1985 document entitled "A Decision Makers Guide to Reducing Smoking at the Workplace." ($23,730).  Funded

(1994 to 1997) Producer of the "Good Health Makes $ense" show, a quarterly live broadcast to 120 downlink sites covering a two-state area ($80, 000 per annum)

(1993 to 1997) Associate Director for a multi-site worksite health promotion grant for a state public utility (Gulf Power, Florida) entitled "Good Health Makes $ense" ($264,000 over 3 years)

(1992 to 1997)  Associate Director for a multi-site worksite health promotion grant for a state public utility (Alabama Power) entitled "Good Health Makes $ense" (2.75 million over 5 years)

 

1. You Can Win Without Supplements – Center for Drug Free Sport. 2003
2. Giving New Meaning to the Term "Taking One for the Team." The New Thinking on Dietary Supplements and Young Athletes.  Kendall-Hunt, 2002.

 

1. Bartee, R. T., Grandjean, B, Dunn, M. S., Perko, M. A., Eddy, J. M., & Wang, M. Q. Predictors of Dietary Supplement Use among Adolescent Athletes.  Pediatric Exercise Science (2004, accepted).
2. Perko, M. A., Stockton, C. A., Dennison, D. & Kyzer, M. (2003). Sowing the Seeds: Involving Local Health Educators in the Planning of a University Health Education Degree. The North Carolina Journal 39(2), 26-29.
3. Dodge, J., Ford, M. A., & Perko, M. A.  From Ephedra to Creatine: Using Theory to Respond to Sport Dietary Supplement Use in Young Athletes.  American Journal of Health Studies, 17(3)98-104
4. Dunn M. S., Bartee R. T, & Perko, M. A.  (2002). Self-reported Alcohol Use and Sexual Behaviors of Adolescents.  Psychological Reports 92, 339-348.
5. Dunn, M.S., Eddy, J. M., Wang, M. Q., Perko, M. A. & Bartee, R. T. (2001). Influence of Parents, Coaches, and Trainers on Attitudes, Subjective Norms and Intentions Among Male and Female Adolescents. Journal of Adolescent and Family Health, 16(3), 41-46.
6. Dunn, M.S., Eddy, J. M., Wang, M. Q., Nagy, S. J., & Perko, M. A. (2001). The Influence of Significant Others on Attitudes, Subjective Norms and Intentions regarding Dietary Supplement Use Among Adolescent Athletes.  Adolescence, 36(143), 583-591.
7. Zuckerman, G. A., & Perko, M. A. (2001). Towards a Standardized Definition of Sports Nutritional Products: A Delphi Study.  The North Carolina Journal, 37(1), 20. 
8. Perko, M. A., Eddy, J. M., Bartee, R.T., & Dunn, M.S. (2000). Giving New Meaning to the Term "Taking One for the Team”: Influences on Use/Non-Use of Dietary Supplements among Adolescent Athletes. Journal of American Health Studies, 16(2), 99-106.
9. Perko, M. A. (2000). Hey Coach, Does this Stuff Work? Strategies, 14(2), 5-7.
10. Perko, M. A., & Leeds, B. M. (2000).  You Got to Have the Right Tool for the Right Job: Using Incentive verses Non-Incentive Strategies during a Weight-loss Program. The North Carolina Journal, 36(1), 18-20.
11. Bennett, J., Perko, M. A, & Herstine, J. (2000). K-12 Health Education and Physical Education Certification Practices in the United States: 1988-1992-1998. Journal of Health Education 31(3), 143-148.
12. Perko, M. A., & Dennison, D. (2000). “Does this stuff work?” When Health Educators discuss Dietary Supplements. International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 3 (1): 64-68.
13. Perko, M. A. (1999).  Development of a Theory-based Instrument Regarding Adolescent Athletes and Dietary Supplements.  American Journal of Health Studies 15(2), 71-80.
14. Ragon, B. M., Perko, M. A. & Peel, J.  (1997). A Retrospective Study of Secondary School HIV/AIDS Education by North Carolina College Students.  The North Carolina Journal, 34(1), 27-30.
15. Perko, M. A., Woodhouse, L., Jones, C. S., & Green, B. L. (1996). Examining International Students Perceptions about Substance Use and Related Services available to them at an American University.  Journal of Health Education, 27(2), 130-131.
16. Wang, M. Q., Fitzhugh, E. C., Trucks, J., Cowdery, J. E., & Perko, M. A. (1995). Physiological Sensations of Initial Smoking towards the Development of Regular Smoking Behavior.  Perceptual and Motor Skills, 80, 1131-1134.
17. Perko, M. A., Jones, C. S., Cowdery, J. E., & Wang, M. Q. (1995). Relationship of Academic Performance and the Perceptions of Anabolic Steroids effect among Division 1 College Athletes.  Perceptual and Motor Skills, 80, 284-286.
18. Perko, M. A., & Cowdery, J. E. (1995). Integration of an 800 Number Health Information Line into a Comprehensive Health Promotion Program Driven by the Stages of Change Theory.  Wellness Perspectives: Theory, Research, and Practice, 11(1), 62-67.
19. Green, B. L., Wang, M. Q., Perko, M. A., King, M. J., & Britt, M. F. (1995). Effects of Skipping Meals on the Dietary Adequacy of the Elderly: 1987-1988 Nationwide Food Consumption Survey.  Wellness Perspectives: Theory, Research, and Practice, 11(4), 62-67.
20. Jones, C. S., Perko, M. A., Wang, M. Q., & Nagy, S. J. (1994). AIDS Knowledge in Adolescent Anabolic Steroid Users. Journal of Health Education, 25(1), 19-23.
21. Green, B. L., Fitzhugh, E. C., Wang, M. Q., Perko, M. A., & Eddy, J. M. (1993).  Influence of Living Arrangements on Dietary Adequacy for U.S. Elderly: 1987-1988 Nationwide Food Consumption Survey.  Wellness Perspectives: Theory, Research, and Practice, 10(1), 32-40.
22. Wang, M. Q., Nicholson, M. E., Mahoney, B. S., Li, Y. H., & Perko, M. A. (1993). Proprioceptive Responses under Rising and Falling BAC's: A Test of the Mallanby Effect.  Perceptual and Motor Skills, 77, 83-88.
23. Wang, M. Q., Downey, G. S., Perko, M. A., & Yesalis, C. E.  (1993). Changes in Body Size of Elite High School Football Players: 1963 - 1989.  Perceptual and Motor Skills, 76, 379-383.

 

1. Perko, M. A.. (2002). Taking One for the Team - Coaches, Athletes, and Dietary Supplements.  http://www.sports-media.org/Sportapolisnewsletter10.htm
2. Perko, M. A., & Kyzer, M. (2001). Swamp land in Florida: What You Really Need to Know about Dietary Supplements. www.Tricoaching.com
3. Perko, M. A. (2001).  Power to the People: The Alabama Power Health Promotion Program. Business and Health; Publisher - Washington Group on Business and Health, Wash, DC. 
4. Perko, M. A. (2001).  Reaching Remote Employees.  Well Informed Series, Wellness Councils of America.
5. Perko, M. A. (2001).  Identifying Health Communication Avenues at the Worksite. Wellness Councils of America.

 

1. Modesto Bee (2003).  Creatine use in area widespread, but views of its impact mixed. http://www.modbee.com/sports/story/7648382p-8554152c.html

2. Kansas City Star (2003).  High School Coaches Need to Supplement Knowledge. http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/sports/5070374.htm

3. Sports Illustrated, April 7, 2003.  Jolt of Reality.

4. Wilmington Star (2002).  Teens and Supplements.  http://www.wilmingtonstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage

5. Dallas Morning Star (2002).  Supplements: Playing with Fire.  http://www.dallasnews.com/dmn/sports/stories/0217supplements.2d5f5.html
6. Newswise News Service.  (2001). Athletes and Supplements: Focus on Why Instead of What.  http://www.newswise.com/articles/2001/8/PERKO.NCW.html
7. Phipps, J. L.  (2001). College Jocks Speeding Up.  Yahoo! Health News.  HealthScoutNews.  See citation
8. University of California at Davis. (2000). Olympic Centennial Athletic Sport and Recreation Bibliography Project.  Department of Nutrition, University of California at Davis. See citation
9. Perko, M. A., Eddy, J. M., Bartee, R.T., & Dunn, M.S. (2000). Giving New Meaning to the Term "Taking One for the Team”: Influences on Use/Non-Use of Dietary Supplements Among Adolescent Athletes: Journal of American Health Studies, 16(2), 99-106.
10. Fetro, J.V. (2000). Commentary on K-12 Health Education and Physical Education Certification Practices in the United States: 1988-1992-1998. Journal of Health Education 31(3), 150-155.
11. University of North Brunswick Saint John Ward Chipman Library Children and Youth in Sport Database. (2001). Drugs, Dietary Supplements, and Performance Enhancement.  University of North Brunswick, Canada. Citation
12. Dunn, M.S., Eddy, J. M., Wang, M. Q., Perko, M. A. & Bartee, R. T. (2001). Influence of Parents, Coaches, and Trainers on Attitudes, Subjective Norms and Intentions Among Male and Female Adolescents. Journal of Adolescent and Family Health, 16(3), 41-46.
13. Trockel, M. T., Barnes, M. D., & Egget, D. L.  (2000).  Health-Related Variables and Academic Performance Among First-Year College Students: Implications for Sleep and Other Behaviors. Journal of American College Health, 49 (3). P.125
14. Yates, S. C.  (1999). Supplements at Center of High-School Controversy.  Healthwell Exchange. Online magazine.  See citation 
15. Blue, J. G., & Lombardo, J. A. (1999).  Steroids and Steroid like Compounds. Clinics in Sports Medicine. 18(3); P. 6.
16. Perko, M. A. (1999).  Development of a Theory-based Instrument Regarding Adolescent Athletes and Dietary Supplements.  American Journal of Health Studies 15(2), 71-80.
17. Bartee, R. (2000). Predictors of Dietary Supplement Use by Male and Female High  School Athletes: A logistic Regression. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Tuscaloosa, AL.
18. Dunn, M.S. (1999). The Influence of Significant Others on Attitudes, Subjective Norms and Intentions among Adolescents regarding Dietary Supplement Use. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Tuscaloosa, AL.
19. Boston University Community Outreach Health Information System. (1998). HIV Transmission and Steroid Use.  See citation
20. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (1996). HIV/AIDS and Sports.  Developing and Evaluating Prevention Programs.  CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse.  http://www.caps.ucsf.edu/toolbox/HIV&sports.html

 

Worksite Grant Reviewer, The Rapides Foundation, 2004.

NCAA Expert Speaker – Athletes and Dietary Supplements.  2003-present.

ESPN - Invited guest on "Outside the Lines" to debate Ephedra products use among athletes, May 20, 2003.

ESPN Radio, Nov, 2003.

Sports Illustrated report on Females and dietary supplement products, 2002.

Columnist – The Well Workplace, Monthly newsletter from WELCOA. Over 3 million readers, 2002 – present.

Senior Copy Editor – Absolute Advantage, Monthly publication, Wellness Councils of America.  4500 corporate subscribers, 2002 – present.

Regents Accreditation of Teacher Education in Health, New York State Education Dept.  2003 - present.

External reviewer – Doctoral Program in Health Education SABPAC Proposal. Summer, 2002.

External reviewer - NY State Health Education Program Proposal. 2001.

Reviewer - Numerous textbook chapters for Allyn and Bacon Publishers, 1999-present.

 

1. Nominal Group Process: A Health Planner's Best Friend.  Donahue, R., Strasser, S. M., Perko, M. A., Boling, W., & Corliss T. L. Presentation at the American  Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention, New Orleans, 2004
2. Overselling the Health Care Cost Containment Argument in Worksite Health Promotion. Eddy, J. M., Fitzhugh, E. C., &     Perko, M. A. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention, CA, 2002.

3.   The Influence of Significant Others on Attitudes, Subjective Norms and Intentions Regarding Dietary Supplement Use Among Adolescents.  Dunn, M.S., Eddy, J. M., Wang, M. Q., Nagy, S. J., Green, B. L., Kendrick, O. & Perko, M. A..   American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention, FL., 2000

4.   Using Theory In Health Education.  Eddy, J. M., & Perko, M. A.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention, St. Louis, MO., 1997.

5.   The Impact of Belief in Fate or Destiny on Health Behaviors of African-Americans.  Green, B. L., Britt, M. F., Ebling, N., Maisiak, R., Perko, M. A., & Wang, M. Q. American Public Health Association National Conference, NYC, NY., 1996.

6.   Social Environmental influences on the Smoking Prevalence of Hispanic Adolescents in a National Sample.  Cowdery, J. E., Fitzhugh, E. C., Wang, M. Q., & Perko, M. A.  American Public Health Association Conference, San Diego, CA., 1995.

7.   Use Of Anabolic Steroids to Increase Aggressive Behavior Among African-American Males: A Primary Reason for Use?  Perko, M. A., Green, B. L., Ebeling, N., Nagy, S., & Adcock, A.  American Public Health Association National Conference, San Diego, CA., 1995.

8.   Development of an Instrument Based on the Theory of Reasoned Action to Assess Behavioral Intentions, Attitudes, and Beliefs Regarding Dietary Supplement Use Among Adolescent Athletes.  Perko, M. A..  American Public Health Association National Conference, San Diego, CA., 1995. 

9.   Worksite Health Promotion Programs Based on The Stages of Change Theory.  Perko, M. A., & Cowdery, J. E. Society of Public Health Educators National Conference, Washington, DC., 1994.

10.  Examining Substance Use Among International Students at an American University.  Perko, M. A., Green, B. L., McClure, L. L., & Jones, C. S.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention, CO., 1994.

11. Smoking Related Emotional Problems of Teenagers in the United States.  Westerfield, R. C., Wang, M. Q., Eddy, J. M., Perko, M. A., Green, B. L., & Fitzhugh, E. C.  American Public Health Association National Conference, CA., 1993.

12. Smoking Related Attitudes and Beliefs of Teenagers in the United States.  Wang, M. Q., Eddy, J. M., Westerfield, R. C., Fitzhugh, E. C., Perko, M. A., & Green, B.L.  American Public Health Association National Conference, CA., 1993.

13. Prevalence of Suicide and Violent Behaviors Among Adolescent Anabolic Steroid Users.  Jones, C. S., Perko, M. A., Wang, M. Q., & Nagy, S. J.  American Public Health Association National Conference, San Francisco, CA., 1993.

14. The Effect of Skipping Meals on the Dietary Adequacy of the Elderly: 1987-88 National Food Consumption Survey.  Green, B. L., Fitzhugh, E. C., Wang, M. Q., Eddy, J. M., Westerfield, R. C., & Perko, M. A.   American Public Health Association National Conference, San Francisco, CA., 1993.

15. Perceived Body Image, Gender Differences, and Use of Dietary Supplements Among NCAA Division 1 Athletes. Perko, M. A., Jones, C. S., McClure L. L., & Wang, M. Q.  American Public Health Association National Conference, CA., 1993.

16. Attitudes and Behaviors Between African-American Adolescent Anabolic Steroid Users and Non-Users  Perko, M. A., McClure, L. L., Green, B. L., & Wang, M. Q.  CDC National Conference of Health Education and Health Promotion Among Underserved Populations, Atlanta, GA. 1993.

17. Knowledge and Attitudes of Division 1 College Athletes Regarding Anabolic Steroids and the Relationship to Their Athletic Goals.  Perko, M. A., Jones, C. S., Wang, M. Q., & Yesalis, C. A.  American Public Health National Meeting, DC., 1992.

 

1. Town and Gown: Giving Local Health Educators Ownership in Planning a University Health Education Degree Program.  Perko, M. A., Stockton, C. A., Dennison, D., & Kyzer, M.  North Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Regional Convention, Greensboro, NC., Dec. 6, 2001.
2. Towards a Standardized Definition of Sport Nutritional Products: A Delphi Study.  Zuckerman, G. A., & Perko, M.A.  North Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Regional Convention, Greensboro, NC., Dec. 3, 2000.
3. Giving New Meaning to the Term ”Taking One For The Team”: Influences on the Use/Non-Use of Dietary Supplements.  Perko, M. A. North Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Regional Convention, Greensboro, NC., Nov. 28, 1999.

4. Influences of Adolescent Athletes Regarding Dietary Supplement Use: Implications for Coaches and Athletic Trainers.  Perko, M. A., & Ragon, B. M. Southern District American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Regional Convention, Greensboro, NC., 1999.

5. Alabama Power Company's "Good Health Makes Sense Program"  Eddy, J. M., Green, B. L., Perko, M. A., & Fitzhugh, E. C. SDAHPERD Regional Convention, Nashville, TN., 1994.

6. Quick Fix Kids: Anabolic Steroid Use Among Adolescents. Perko, M. A.  American School Health Association Regional Meeting, Philadelphia, PA., 1990.

 

1. Taking One for the Team: The New Thinking on Young Athletes and Dietary Supplements.  Presentation at the Center for Drug Free Sport Conference on Dietary Supplements, Kansas City, MS.  Jan. 30, 2003.

2. Work and Obesity - From Plowshares to Power ties - American Dental Association Wilmington, NC, June 25, 2002. 
3. Towards a Results-Oriented Worksite Health Promotion Program - National Commission of Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, St. Louis, MO, June 24, 2002
4. Work and Obesity - From Plowshares to Power ties - Local Order of Kiwanis Organization, Wilmington, NC, 2002.
5. Hey Coach - Does This Stuff Work?  Invited Scholar presentation to faculty and Ph.D. students, College of Environmental Sciences, UA. Oct. 31, 2001
6. Towards a Results-Oriented Worksite Health Promotion Program - National Commission of Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Minn, MN, July 31, 2001.
7. Navigating the Seven C's to a Results-Oriented Worksite Health Promotion Program - National Commission of Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, TX, 2001.
8. Professional Development for Worksite Health Professionals - National Wellness Councils of America, Omaha, NE., 2000
9. Giving Health Education Presentations: Legal and Ethical Considerations, UNCW Peer Educators, October 21, 2000.
10. Aging Healthfully - Cornelia Nixon Davis Health Care Center, Ogden, NC., July 7, 2000.
11. History of a Model Worksite Health Promotion Program: National Wellness Councils of America, Omaha, NE., 2000.
12. Navigating the 7 C's to a Results-Oriented Worksite Health Promotion Program - National Commission of Rural Electric Cooperatives Association,  MS., 1998. 
13. Strategies for Success - Institute for Organizational Management, U.S. National Chamber of Commerce Executive Training Seminar, Colorado Springs, Co., 1998.
14. Applying Theoretical Models to Real World Situations in Worksite Health Promotion - Johns Hopkins School of Public Health Graduate Students, Bal, Md., 1998.
15. Integration of Satellite, Digital, and Internet Communications to Deliver Health Education Initiatives  New Mexico State University, January 7, 1997.
16. Signs and Symptoms of Anabolic Steroid Use Among Adolescents - Rutgers University Medical School, New Jersey, 1991.

 

       American Association for Health Education (AAHE)

       American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)

       Southern District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (SDAAHPERD)

       North Carolina American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NCAAHPERD)

 

AAHE Rep, Advocacy Summit, Wash. DC,  2002 & 2003

Medical Advisory Board, Wellness Councils of America Well 1999-Present.

Board of Directors, American Association for Health Education, 1999-2002.

Member - NCAHPERD Exhibit Committee, 2001-2203

Member - AAHE Membership Committee, 1999-2001

Chair - National AAHE/ASTDHPPHE Conference CHES Continuing Education Committee, Washington, D.C., 1999.

International Editorial Board, Wellness Councils of America Well Workplace Newsletter, 1999-2002.

Ex-Officio Member - NCAHPERD Executive Board (Student Major Advisor), 1999-2000.

Member – Governors Council; Business and Industry Committee, 1999-2000.

President and Founding Member - American Cancer Society of Wilmington's Lighthouse Guild, 1998-2000.

Governing Council - American Public Health Association Public Health Education & Health Promotion Section, 1998-00.

Reviewer - Health Objectives for Healthy People 2010 - worksite, invited by Society of Public Health Educators, 1998.

National Review Panel - The Well Workplace Awards Initiative, Wellness Councils of American, 1997-1999.

Chair - Worksite Health Promotion Committee, American Public Health Association, 1996-1998.

Chair - Abstract Review Committee, Worksite Health Promotion Committee, American Public Health Association, 1996-98.

Chair - American Association for Health Education Professional Development Committee, 1998-2000.

Reviewer - American Journal of Health Studies, 1991-present.

Reviewer - International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 1997-present.

Invited Guest Reviewer - Minority Health special issue, Journal of Wellness Perspectives, Summer 1996.

Delegate - American Association for Health Education General Assembly, AAHPERD, Portland, Oregon, 1995.

Chair - Student Committee, Health Educators Association of Alabama (Executive Board, HEAA), 1994 –1996.

Awarded - UNCW Chancellors Excellence in Teaching Award                      2003

Nominated, UNCW Faculty Scholarship Award.                                          2002

NCAAHE University Health Educator of the Year.                                        2002

Jack W. Davis Alumni Award, University of Alabama.                                   2001

Invited Scholar, College of Human Environmental Science, UA.                     2001

Keystonian of the Year, Highest Alumni Award, Keystone College, Pa.         2000

1st recipient, Horizon Award, AAHE.                                                          2000

Inclusion 54-56th Edition Marquis Who's Who in America.                           2001-03

Young Alumni Achievement Award, East Stroudsburg University.                 1998

Nathan Taylor Dodson Award (SDAAHPERD).                                            1998

Early Career Award - American Public Health Association.                          1997

AAHE Doctoral Scholar Award.                                                                 1994

Certified Health Education Specialist.                                                        1990 (#2025, Recert. 1995, 2000)

Inducted, Kappa Delta Pi, International Education Honorary Society.            1992