ROBERT J. BENSLEY Office Home 4024 SRC 13618 S. 5th St. Department of HPER/WMU Schoolcraft, MI 49087 Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (269) 679-3886 (269) 387-3081 (269) 716-2301 cell bensley@wmich.edu EDUCATION

1990-1993 The University of Utah, College of Health, Salt Lake City, Utah. Graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy with concentration in Health Education, August 1993. GPA: 3.91

1988-1990 Central Michigan University, College of Health and Human Services, Mt.

Pleasant, Michigan. Graduated with a Master of Arts with concentration in Health Education, August 1990. GPA: 4.0

1980-1984 Western Michigan University, College of Arts and Sciences, Kalamazoo,

Michigan. Graduated with a Bachelor of Science, December 1984. Major: Computer Science. Minors: Applied Mathematics, Finance. GPA: 3.19

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

2004-present Professor, Community Health Education, Department of Human Performance and Health Education, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Tenure track appointment teaching 12 credit hours per semester in undergraduate community, school and worksite health education/health promotion. Tenured 1999.

2007-present Research Associate, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth,

South Africa. Appointed March 13, 2007. 2003 (Jan-July) Visiting Fulbright Professor, Unit for Student Counselling, University of Port

Elizabeth, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. 1998-2004 Associate Professor, Community Health Education, Department of Health,

Physical Education and Recreation, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan.

1993-1998 Assistant Professor, Community Health Education, Department of Health,

Physical Education and Recreation, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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1996 Temporary Assistant Professor, Department of Health Promotion and Health

Education, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. 1990-1992 Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Department of Health Education, The

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah. Responsible for teaching and administration of 6 credit hours per quarter.

1989-1990 Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Department of Health Promotion and Health

Education, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Responsible for teaching and administration of up to 9 credit hours per semester of HES 106 Personal Health.

1985-1988 Systems Engineer, International Business Machines, Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Responsible for the management, support and technical consultation of 55 IBM system customers. Also responsible for curriculum development and teaching of system installation and operation courses.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE

TEACHING Courses taught at WMU: HPER 1000 Health for Better Living HPER 1110 Healthy Living HPER 1550 Foundations of Health Education (team taught) HPER 2210 Basic Health Concepts II HPER 3120 Administration and Development of Instructional Systems-School Health HPER 3120 Administration and Development of Instructional Systems-Community Health HPER 3160 Worksite Health Promotion HPER 3160 Computer Resources for Health Educators HPER 3160 Technology Applications in Health Education HPER 3160 Internet-Based Behavior Change Strategies HPER 3160 Using Digital Video in Health Education HPER 3160 Legislative Advocacy HPER 3300 Grant Writing in Health Education HPER 3310 Planning Community Health Education Programs HPER 3500 Modification of Health Behaviors HPER 4150 Community Health Education Evaluation HPER 4300 Community Health Education Methods: Community Strategies HPER 4310 Community Health Education Methods: Individual Strategies HPER 4960 Community Health Education Internship HPER 5160 Exploring Health and Healthcare Systems in South Africa

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HPER 5160 Worksite Health Promotion HPER 5160 Building Resilience HPER 5160 Behavioral Consequences of Heart Disease, Cancer, AIDS HPER 5160 Lifestyle and Communicable Diseases

HPER 5160 Teaching Strategies for Health Professionals Courses taught at other universities: HEDU 101 Healthy Lifestyles (University of Utah) HEDU 103 Substance Abuse (University of Utah) HEDU 316 Stress Management (University of Utah) HPR 106 Personal Health (Central Michigan University) HPR 700 Program Evaluation in the Health Field (Central Michigan University) Courses developed at WMU: HPER 1110 Healthy Living HPER 3160 Worksite Health Promotion HPER 3160 Computer Resources for Health Educators HPER 3160 Technology Applications in Health Education HPER 3160 Internet-Based Behavior Change Strategies HPER 3160 Using Digital Video in Health Education HPER 3160 Legislative Advocacy HPER 3160 Worksite Health Promotion HPER 3300 Grant Writing in Health Education HPER 3500 Modification of Health Behaviors HPER 4150 Community Health Education Evaluation HPER 4300 Community Health Education Methods: Community Strategies HPER 4310 Community Health Education Methods: Individual Strategies HPER 4960 Community Health Education Internship HPER 5160 Exploring Health and Healthcare Systems in South Africa HPER 5160 Worksite Health Promotion HPER 5160 Building Resilience HPER 5160 Behavioral Consequences of Heart Disease, Cancer, AIDS HPER 5160 Teaching Strategies for Health Professionals HPER 5160 Worksite Health Promotion INTERNATIONAL

Established student Community Health Education internship program with the Unit for Student Counselling, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. WMU students completed internships:

§ Sarah Wroblewski Spring 2005 § Mickey Neph Fall 2006 § Stephanie Beutel Fall 2006

Developed and led a 3-credit travel study course, HPER 5160: Issues in Health Education: Exploring Health and Healthcare Systems in South Africa, commencing June 7-27, 2009.

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THESIS AND INDEPENDENT STUDY SUPERVISION

Jones, L., Smith, B. J., & Gallagher, B. (2000). Real Issues: Internet-based HIV/AIDS and puberty parent education. Independent study. Bott, J., DeFoe, J., Hill, R., Jorns, D., Matt, D., & Personett, W. (1996). Political advocacy. Independent study. Klein, E. G. (1995). Personal interviewing with follow-up versus awareness: A worksite health promotion program for behavioral change. Undergraduate Honor's Thesis, Western Michigan University. Committee Chair. Abramowitz, M. & Ratliff, H. (1995). Sexual Assault Prevention Program. Independent study.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION PUBLICATIONS Journals:

Bensley, R.J., Hovis, A., Horton, K.D., Loyo, J. J., Bensley, K. M., Phillips, D., & Desmangles, C. (2014). Accessibility and preferred use of online web applications among WIC participants with Internet access. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 46(3S), S87-S92. Magura, S., Miller, M. G., Michael, T., Bensley, R. J., Burkhardt, J. T., Cullen Puente, & A., Sullins, C. (2012). Novel Electronic Refreshers for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Randomized Controlled Trial. BMC Emergency Medicine, 12(18). doi: 10.1186/1471-227X-12-18 Bensley, R. J., Anderson, J. V., Brusk, J. J., Rivas, J., & Mercer, N. (2011). The impact of Internet vs. traditional Special Supplemental Nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children nutrition education on fruit and vegetable intake. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 111, 749-755. Bensley, R. J., Brusk, J. J., & Rivas, J. (2010). Key principles in Internet-based weight management systems. American Journal of Health Behavior, 34, 206-213. Bensley, R. J., Brusk, J. J., Anderson, J. V., Babl, S., & Saperstein, S. L. (2009). Internet access among low-income WIC populations. eHealth International Journal [serial online]. Available from: URL: http://www.ehealthinternational.org/vol5num1/Vol5Num1p39.pdf, 5, 39-43. Bensley, R. J., Brusk, J. J., Anderson, J. V., Mercer, N., Rivas, J., & Broadbent, L. (2006). wichealth.org: Impact of a stages of change-based Internet nutrition education program. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 38, 222-229. Bensley, R. J., Brusk, J. J, Rivas, J., & Anderson, J. V. (2006). Impact of menu sequencing on Internet-based educational module selection. International Electronic Journal of Health Education

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[serial online]. Available from: URL: http://www.aahperd.org/iejhe/template.cfm?template=2006.cfm. 9, 73-80.

Bensley, R. J., Mercer, N., Brusk, J. J., Underhile, R., Rivas, J., Anderson, J., Kelleher, D., Lupella, M., & de Jager, A. C. (2004). The eHealth Behavior Management Model: A stage-based approach to behavior change and management. Preventing Chronic Disease [serial online]. Available from: URL: http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2004/oct/04_0070.htm.

Bensley, R. J., & Lewis, J. B. (2002). Analysis of Internet-based health assessments. Health Promotion Practice, 3, 463-476. Bensley, R. J., & Stegmier, L. (1999). Practice Notes: A resiliency-based violence prevention project. Health Education & Behavior, 26, 439-440. Bensley, R. J., & Frauenknecht, M. (1997). The relationship between Eta Sigma Gamma activities and professional preparation of entry-level health educators. The Health Educator, 28(2). Bensley, R. J. (1996). Crossing the I-beam: Discovering purpose in life. Journal of Health Education, 27, 390-391. Bensley, R. J., & Gallert, N. (1995). Factors that inhibit Eta Sigma Gamma chapter functioning. The Health Educator, 27(1), 5-10. Bensley, R. J. (1993). The prevalence of and perceived need for spiritual health in worksite health promotion programming. Wellness Perspectives: Research, Theory and Practice, 9(2), 27-38. Bensley, R. J., & Ellsworth, T. (1992). The bulimic learner: A philosophical concept of teaching and learning. Journal of School Health, 62, 386-387.

Bensley, R. J. (1991). Spiritual health as a component of worksite health promotion/wellness programming: A review of the literature. Journal of Health Education, 22, 352-353. Bensley, R. J. (1991). Defining spiritual health: A review of the literature. Journal of Health Education, 22, 287-290.

Invited Articles: Bensley, R. J. (1999). The health educator’s health educator: An interview with Loren B. Bensley, Jr. The International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 2(1), 51-58.

Bensley, R. J. (1997). Changing for the future. The Health Educator, 29(1), 39-40. Bensley, R. J. (1992). “Soulistic health:” A new term for spiritual health? Spiritual Wellness Quarterly, 1(2), 1-2.

Books, Chapters, Training Manuals, and Curriculum Guides:

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Bensley, R. (2010). Travels with Livingstone: An American family’s journey into South African culture. Schoolcraft, MI: Moose Cabin Publishing. Bensley, R. J., & Brookins-Fisher, J. (Eds.). (2009). Community health education methods: A practical guide (3rd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. Delavan Plomer, K. & Bensley, R. J. Developing and selecting print materials. (2009). In R. J. Bensley & J. Brookins Fisher (Eds.), Community health education methods: A practical guide (3rd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. de Jager, A. C., van Lingen, J. M., de Jager, M. J., Bensley, R. J., & Soji, Z. (2006). Peer wellness mentoring: A stage based intervention (5th ed.). Port Elizabeth, South Africa: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.

Bensley, R. J., de Jager, A. C., van Lingen, H., Delport, M., Jobsons, R., Wissing, M., & Gradwell, C. (2005). An introduction to implementing wellness programmes in South Africa—A wellness practitioners’ training workshop: Participants’ training manual. Port Elizabeth, South Africa: Wellness Council of South Africa. Bensley, R. J., de Jager, A. C., van Lingen, H., Delport, M., Jobsons, R., Wissing, M., & Gradwell, C. (2005). An introduction to implementing wellness programmes in South Africa—A wellness practitioners’ training workshop: Facilitators’ manual. Port Elizabeth, South Africa: Wellness Council of South Africa. Bensley, R. J., & Bensley, L. B., Jr. (2003). Steps for implementation. In L. Olsen (Ed.), Sexuality education within comprehensive school health education (2nd ed). Kent, OH: American School Health Association. Bensley, R. J., & Brookins-Fisher, J. (Eds.). (2003). Community health education methods: A practical guide (2nd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. Bensley, R. J., & Brookins-Fisher, J. (Eds.). (2003). Metode Pendidikan Kesehatan Masyarakat (Edisi 2). Jakarta, Indonesia: Penerbit Buku Kedokteran. Bensley, R. J. (2003). Developing Internet-based learning modules. In R. J. Bensley & J. Brookins-Fisher (Eds.), Community health education methods: A practical guide (2nd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. Bensley, R. J., & Brookins-Fisher, J. (Eds.). (2001). Community health education methods: A practitioner’s guide (1st ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. Bensley, R. J. (2001). Using technology. In R. J. Bensley & J. Brookins-Fisher (Eds.), Community health education methods: A practitioner’s guide (1st ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. Glista, S., Petersons, M., Bate, H., Bensley, R., Lee, H., Orchanian, D., Rojhani, A., Scott, W., & Weideman, C. (2001). Infusing gerontology into your curriculum: A guide for the health and human service professions. Available online at http://www.wmich.edu/hhs/ProjectAGE/focus_toc.html.

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Bensley, L. B., Jr., & Bensley, R. J. (1997). Coordinating school-based sex and HIV/AIDS education programs. Kalamazoo, MI: Balance Group Publishers. Bensley, L. B., Jr., & Bensley, R. J. (1996). Implementing and evaluating sex and HIV/AIDS education in Michigan schools (3rd ed.). Kalamazoo, MI: Balance Group Publishers. Bensley, R. J. (1995). Turning course assignments into professional contributions. In L. B. Bensley, Jr. & J. C. Drolet (Eds.), Graduate professional preparation in health education. Health Education Monograph Series, 13(2), 133-141.

Reports:

Rivas, J. & Bensley, R. J. (2011). Like Facebook, love your community. Bensley, R. J. (2003). Evaluation of the South African National Wellness Conference Pre-Conference Training Workshop, University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Bensley, R. J. (2002). Evaluation findings of the Department of Health Science and Physiology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN. Bensley, R. J. (2000). Evaluation of the Healthy Campau Commons Project: Year 2. Grand Rapids, MI. Bensley, R. J. (1998). Evaluation of the Healthy Campau Violence Prevention Project. Grand Rapids, MI. Bensley, R. J., & Bensley, L. B., Jr. (1997). Evaluation of the Fruitport Community Schools Reproductive Health and Human Sexuality Program. Fruitport, Michigan. Bensley, R. J., & Shelley, G. A. (1993). Establishing curbside recycling programs. Salt Lake City, UT: Shelben Enterprises. Bensley, R. J., & Taxin, N. (1993). Salt Lake County environmental tobacco smoke report. Salt Lake City, UT: The University of Utah.

Technology and Media:

Bensley, R. J., Rivas, J., & Lester, L. (2012-present). Joinwichealth.org. Available online at http://www.joinwichealth.org. Funded by grants from the US Department of Agriculture WIC states, CFDS 10.557. Bensley, R. J., Rivas, J., & Lester, L. L. (2002-present). wichealth.org. Available online at http://www.wichealth.org. Funded by grants from the US Department of Agriculture WIC states, CFDS 10.557. Bensley, R. J., Rivas, J., Harlow, A., & Lester, L. L. (2011-present). Kids Eat Smart Move More. Available at http://www.nccafcp.org. Funded by a grant from North Carolina Health and Human Services, CFDA 10.558.

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Bensley, R. J., Rivas, J., Harlow, A., & Pichan, S. (2011-present). Bronco HealthAdvisor. Available online at http://www.broncohealthadvisor.org. Bensley, R. J., Rivas, J., & Harlow, A. M. (2009-present). Refresh A Life. Available online at http://www.refreshalife.org. Funded by a grant from the American Red Cross and American Heart Association. Bensley, R. J., Rivas, J., Taylor, L. (2009). My Healthy Weight Action Plan. Available online at http://ww2.heartandstroke.ca/HealthyWeight.asp?media=hw_ont. Funded by a grant form the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Bensley, R. J., Pichan, S. M., Rivas, J., Calderwood, S., Hodgson, C. (2008). My Blood Pressure Action Plan. Available at http://ww2.heartandstroke.ca/hs_bp2.asp?media=bp. Funded by a grant from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Bensley, R. J. & Rivas, J. (2006). wichealth Resource Matrix. Available online at http://www.wichealthmatrix.org. Funded by grants from the US Department of Agriculture, Michigan Department of Community Health, and Washington State Department of Health, CFDA 10.557. Bensley, R. J., Rivas, Pichan, S. (2006-present). wichealthsupport.org. Available online at http://www.wichealthsupport.org. Funded by grants from the US Department of Agriculture WIC states, CFDA 10.5577. Bensley, R. J., Rivas, J., Anderson, J. V., & Mercer, N. (2006-present). WIC Client Centered Counseling Training. Funded by grants from the US Department of Agriculture, Michigan Department of Community Health, and Washington State Department of Health, CFDA 10.557.

Bensley, R. J., Rivas, J., Anderson, J. V., Berant, L., & Mercer, N. (2006). wichealth Fruits and Vegetables. Funded by grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Michigan Department of Community Health, and Washington State Department of Health., CFDA 10.557

Bensley, R. J. (2005). Stage-based disease stream follow-up emails. Heart and Stroke Risk Assessment/Blood Pressure Action Plan, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Canada.

Bensley, R. J., Anderson, J V., Mercer, N., & Bensley, W. D. (2004). WIC Client Centered Counseling Training. Available on CD ROM. Funded by a grant from the WIC Division, Michigan Department of Community Health, CFDA 10.557.

Bensley, R. J., Rivas, J., Underhile, R.,& Brusk, J. J. (2003). Asthma Management Demonstration Project. Bensley. R. J., Gallagher, E., Jones, L., & Smith, B. J. (2002). Real Issues: Puberty Education for Parents of Upper Elementary School Youth.

Bensley. R. J. Western Michigan University Community Health Education Program. (2006).

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Bensley, R. J., Turton, T. J., Bensley, W. D., Opalewski, D., & Robertson, J. C. (1999). Crises

Response Planning. Six-part video series kit on crises response planning for schools. Balance Group Publishers, Kalamazoo, MI.

Bensley, R. J., Turton T. J., & Bensley, W. D. (1998). Adherence. 8:15 minute videotape on

protease inhibitor drug adherence for HIV/AIDS infected populations. 1998 winner of The Communicator award and 1999 winner of the Aegis Award of Excellence. Balance Group Publishers, Kalamazoo, MI.

FUNDED RESEARCH AND PROJECTS Total funding awarded as PI: $8,220,461 Federal Funds (PI $6,881,756)

Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2014-15). Online peer counseling. Funded by federal funds granted to the Utah State Department of Health WIC Program Division. CFDA 10.557. $178,904. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator). (2014-2017). Alabama wichealth secondary education project 2014-2017. Funded by federal funds granted to the Alabama State Department of Public Health WIC Division, for Alabama State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $68,881. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator). (2014-2017). Eat Smart Move More behavior management system. Funded by federal funds granted to the State of North Carolina. CFDA 10.558. $55,800.

Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator). (2014). North Carolina wichealth secondary education project 2014-2017. Funded by federal funds granted to the North Carolina State Department of Health WIC Program Division, for North Carolina State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $147,900. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2014). www.wichealth.org: Colorado State expansion: 2014. Funded by federal funds granted to the Colorado Department of Health, for Colorado State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $22,600. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2013-2014). www.wichealth.org: Washington State expansion: 2013-2014. Funded by federal funds granted to the Washington State Department of Health, WIC Programs Division, for Washington State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $35,500. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2013-2014). Healthy child eating education: 2013-2014 expansion and redesign. Funded by the Midwest WIC Region states of the US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. CFDA 10.557. $196,065.

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Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2013-2014). www.wichealth.org: Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada expansion: 2013-2014. Funded by federal funds granted to the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada for WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $3,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2013-2014). www.wichealth.org: North Dakota State expansion: 2013-2014. Funded by federal funds granted to the North Dakota Department of Health, for North Dakota State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $9,300. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2013-2014). www.wichealth.org: South Dakota State expansion: 2013-14. Funded by federal funds granted to the South Dakota State Department of Health WIC Program Division, for South Dakota State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $7,425. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2013-2014). www.wichealth.org: North Carolina State expansion: 2013-2014. Funded by federal funds granted to the North Carolina State Department of Health WIC Program Division, for North Carolina State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $38,127. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2013-2014). www.wichealth.org: Vermont State expansion: 2013-2014. Funded by federal funds granted to the Vermont State Department of Health, for Vermont State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $5,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2013-14). www.wichealth.org: Louisiana State expansion: 2013-2014. Funded by federal funds granted to the Louisiana State Department of Health, for Louisiana State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $29,945. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2013-2014). www.wichealth.org: Oklahoma State expansion: 2013-2014. Funded by federal funds granted to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, for Oklahoma State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $16,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2012-2013). www.wichealth.org: North Dakota State expansion: 2012-2013. Funded by federal funds granted to the North Dakota Department of Health, for North Dakota State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $4,340. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2012-2015). www.wichealth.org: Nevada State expansion: 2012-2015. Funded by federal funds granted to the Nevada State Department of Health WIC Program Division, for Nevada State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $37,620. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2012-2013). www.wichealth.org: Vermont State expansion: 2012-2013. Funded by federal funds granted to the Vermont State Department of

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Health, for Vermont State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $13,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2012-2013). www.wichealth.org: Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada expansion: 2012-2013. Funded by federal funds granted to the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada for WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $3,500. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2012-2013). Virtual peer counseling. Funded by federal funds granted to the Utah State Department of Health WIC Program Division. CFDA 10.557. $104,780. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2012-2013). Healthy child eating education: 2012-2013 expansion and redesign. Funded by the Midwest WIC Region states of the US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. CFDA 10.557. $196,065. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2012-2013). www.wichealth.org: North Carolina State expansion: 2012. Funded by federal funds granted to the North Carolina State Department of Health WIC Program Division, for North Carolina State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $24,262. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2012-2013). www.wichealth.org: Oklahoma State expansion: 2012-2013. Funded by federal funds granted to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, for Oklahoma State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $16,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2012). wichealth.org Operational Adjustment Expansion. Funded by federal funds granted to the Michigan Department of Community Health. CFDA 10.557. $228,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2011-2012). Wisconsin WIC SAM system data integration. Funded by federal funds granted to the Wisconsin State Department of Health Services, WIC Program Division. CFDA 10.557. $3,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2011-2012). North Carolina WIC SAM system data integration. Funded by federal funds granted to the North Carolina State Department of Health WIC Program Division. CFDA 10.557. $3,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2011-2012). wichealth.org Infrastructure Expansion. Funded by federal funds granted to the Michigan Department of Community Health. CFDA 10.557. $460,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2011-2012). wichealth.org Expansion. Funded by federal funds granted to the Michigan Department of Community Health. CFDA 10.557. $225,000.

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Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2011-2016). www.wichealth.org: Montana State expansion: 2011-2016. Funded by federal funds granted to the Montana State Department of Health, for Montana State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $112,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2011-2014). www.wichealth.org: Iowa State expansion: 2011-2012. Funded by federal funds granted to the Iowa State Department of Health, for Iowa State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $45,200. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2011-2012). www.wichealth.org: Oklahoma State expansion: 2011-2012. Funded by federal funds granted to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, for Oklahoma State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $16,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2011-2015). www.wichealth.org: Alaska State expansion. Funded by federal funds granted to the Alaska State Department of Health and Social Services, for Alaska State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $20,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2011-2014). www.wichealth.org: Utah State expansion: 2011-2014. Funded by federal funds granted to the Utah State Department of Health WIC Program Division, for Utah State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $27,750. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2011-2013). www.wichealth.org: Washington State expansion: 2011-2013. Funded by federal funds granted to the Washington State Department of Health, WIC Programs Division, for Washington State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $60,875. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2011-2012). www.wichealth.org: Rhode Island expansion: 2011. Funded by federal funds granted to the Women and Infants Hospital for WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. $1,500. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2011-2012). Healthy child eating education: 2011-2012 expansion and redesign. Funded by the Midwest WIC Region of the US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. CFDA 10.557. $164,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2011-2012). www.wichealth.org: TMC expansion: 2011-2012. Funded by federal funds granted to the Truman Medical Center, for TMC WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $6,500. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2011-2014). www.wichealth.org: Kansas State expansion: 2011-2014. Funded by federal funds granted to the Kansas State Department of Health, Nutrition and WIC Services, for Kansas State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $30,000.

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Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator). (2010-12). Enhancing WIC services through electronic technologies. Funded by federal funds granted to the Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona. CFDA 10.557. $304,732. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2010-2014). Eat Smart Move More behavior management system. Funded by federal funds granted to the State of North Carolina. CFDA 10.558. $125,303. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2010-2014). www.wichealth.org: California expansion. Funded by federal funds granted to the Riverside County (CA) Community Health Agency, for Riverside County WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $796,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2011-2012). www.wichealth.org: North Carolina State expansion: 2011. Funded by federal funds granted to the North Carolina State Department of Health WIC Program Division, for North Carolina State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $24,262. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2010-2011). Healthy child eating education: 2010-2011 expansion and redesign. Funded by the Midwest WIC Region of the US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. CFDA 10.557. $459,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2010-2012). Virtual peer counseling. Funded by federal funds granted to the Utah State Department of Health WIC Program Division. CFDA 10.557. $226,500. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2010-2011). www.wichealth.org: Washington State expansion: 2010-2011. Funded by federal funds granted to the Washington State Department of Health, WIC Programs Division, for Washington State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $25,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2010-2011). www.wichealth.org: Oklahoma State expansion: 2010-2011. Funded by federal funds granted to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, for Oklahoma State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $16,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2010-2011). www.wichealth.org: TMC expansion: 2010-2011. Funded by federal funds granted to the Truman Medical Center, for TMC WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $6,500. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2010-2011). www.wichealth.org: Alaska State expansion: 2010-2011. Funded by federal funds granted to the Alaska State Department of Health and Social Services, for Alaska State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $5,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2010-2011). Oklahoma wichealth.org training. Funded by The University of Oklahoma. $2,500.

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Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2010-2011). PHFE WIC SAM system. Funded by the Public Health Foundation Enterprises WIC Program. CFDA 10.557. $2,500. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2009-2012). www.wichealth.org: Nevada State expansion: 2009-2012. Funded by federal funds granted to the Nevada State Department of Health WIC Program Division, for Nevada State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $32,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2009-2010). Healthy child eating education: 2009-2010 expansion and redesign. Funded by the Midwest WIC Region of the US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. CFDA 10.557. $583,400. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2009-2010). www.wichealth.org: California expansion: 2009-2010. Funded by federal funds granted to the Riverside County (CA) Community Health Agency, for Riverside County WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $57,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2009-2010). www.wichealth.org: Washington State expansion: 2009-2010. Funded by federal funds granted to the Washington State Department of Health, WIC Programs Division, for Washington State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $24,900. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2010). www.wichealth.org: North Carolina State expansion: 2010. Funded by federal funds granted to the North Carolina State Department of Health WIC Program Division, for North Carolina State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $24,262. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2009-2010). www.wichealth.org: Hawaii State expansion: 2009-2010. Funded by federal funds granted to the Hawaii State Department of Health, for Hawaii State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $8,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2009-2010). www.wichealth.org: Alaska State expansion: 2009-2010. Funded by federal funds granted to the Alaska State Department of Health and Social Services, for Alaska State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $8,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2009-2010). www.wichealth.org: Delaware State expansion: 2009-2010. Funded by federal funds granted to the Delaware State Department of Health WIC Program Division, for Delaware State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $5,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2009-2010). www.wichealth.org: TMC expansion: 2009-2010. Funded by federal funds granted to the Truman Medical Center, for TMC WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $5,000.

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Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2009). wichealth.org: SNAP-ed module development. Funded by the Children, Youth, Families, and Communities Division of Michigan State University from funds granted by the US Department of Agriculture. $1,500 Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2008-2009). Food safety education. Funded by the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the US Department of Agriculture. $30,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator), Rivas, J., Anderson, J., & Mercer, N. (2008-2009). Healthy child eating education: 2008-2009 expansion. Funded by the Midwest WIC Region of the US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. CFDA 10.557. $149,400. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2008-2009). www.wichealth.org: Washington State expansion: 2008-2009. Funded by federal funds granted to the Washington State Department of Health, WIC Programs Division, for Washington State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $24,900. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2008-2011). www.wichealth.org: Utah State expansion: 2008-2011. Funded by federal funds granted to the Utah State Department of Health WIC Program Division, for Utah State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $53,500. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2009). www.wichealth.org: North Carolina State expansion: 2008-2009. Funded by federal funds granted to the North Carolina State Department of Health WIC Program Division, for North Carolina State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $10,210. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2008-2009). www.wichealth.org: Delaware State expansion: 2008-2009. Funded by federal funds granted to the Delaware State Department of Health WIC Program Division, for Delaware State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $4,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Brusk, J. J. (2007-2008). Building evaluation capacity for the PEER POWER substance abuse program. Funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration granted to Prevention Works for expansion of current WMU evaluation of the PEER POWER program. $19,200. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator), Rivas, J., Anderson, J., & Mercer, N. (2007-2008). Healthy child eating education: 2007-2008 expansion. Funded by the Midwest WIC Region of the US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. CFDA 10.557. $161,400. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2007-2008). www.wichealth.org: Washington State expansion: 2007-2008. Funded by federal funds granted to the Washington State Department of Health WIC Programs Division, for Washington State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $21,000.

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Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2007-2008). wichealth.org nutrition education Web cast. Funded by the Midwest WIC Region of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. CFDA 10.557. $35,160. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2007-2008). Salt Lake County healthy eating education. Funded by federal funds granted to the Salt Lake County through the Utah Department of Health, for Salt Lake County WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $6,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator), Rivas, J., Anderson, J., & Mercer, N. (2004-2007). www.wichealth.org: Innovative education and counseling strategies for impacting fruit and vegetable consumption. Funded from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Special Supplemental Nutrition Program For Women, Infants, and Children. CFDA 10.557. $456,288. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator), Rivas, J., Anderson, J., & Mercer, N. (2006-2007). Healthy child eating education: 2006-2007 expansion. Funded by the Midwest WIC Region of the US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. CFDA 10.557. $129,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2006-2007). www.wichealth.org: Washington State expansion: 2006-2007. Funded by federal funds granted to the Washington State Department of Health WIC Programs Division, for Washington State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $21,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator), Rivas, J., Anderson, J., & Mercer, N. (2005-2006). Healthy child eating education: 2005-2006 expansion. Funded by the Midwest WIC Region of the US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. CFDA 10.557. $90,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2005-2006). www.wichealth.org: Washington State expansion: 2005-2006. Funded by federal funds granted to the Washington State Department of Health WIC Programs Division, for Washington State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $12,500. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator), Rivas, J., Anderson, J., & Mercer, N. (2004-2005). Healthy child eating education: 2004-2005 expansion. Funded by the Midwest WIC Region of the US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. CFDA 10.557. $85,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2004-2005). www.wichealth.org: Washington State expansion. Funded by federal funds granted to the Washington State Department of Health WIC Programs Division, for Washington State WIC client access to and expansion of www.wichealth.org. CFDA 10.557. $15,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator), Rivas, J., Anderson, J., & Mercer, N. (2003-2004). Healthy child eating education: 2003-2004 expansion. Funded by the Midwest WIC Region of the

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US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. CFDA 10.557. $84,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator). (2003-2004). www.wichealth.org: Washington State expansion. Funded by federal funds granted to the Washington State Department of Health WIC Programs Division, for Washington State. CFDA 10.557. $19,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator), Revitte, D., & Mercer, N. (2003-2004). Stages of change training in WIC—CD ROM for self-instruction. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Infrastructure Grant for development of a CD-ROM based stage of change training for WIC personnel. CFDA 10.557. $48,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator), Bettin, K., Mercer, N., & Revitte, D. (2002-2003). Healthy child eating education: Evaluation and expansion. Funded by the Midwest WIC Region of the US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children CFDA 10.557. $48,000. Bettin, K., Bensley, R. J., & Gearhart, D. (2001-2002). Healthy child eating education. Funded by the Midwest WIC Region of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children to Michigan Department of Community Health for development and implementation of Internet-based behavior change and education modules for healthy child feeding. CFDA 10.557. $27,000.

International Funds (PI $323,153) Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator), Rivas, J., & Brusk, J. J. (2007-2009). The iChoose healthy weight management system. Funded by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. $229,250. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Rivas, J. (2007-2008). Health on track: Blood pressure management system. Funded by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. $72,000. Bensley, R. J., Brusk, J. J., Rivas, J. & Michael, T. J. (2006). Assessment of interactive health communication tools. Funded by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. $21,903.

Non-Federal Funds ($988,852) Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) (2011-2013). Evaluation of Prevention Works Programs. $73,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Brusk, J. J. (2010-2011). Evaluation of Prevention Works Programs. $36,500. Miller, M. G. (Co-Principal Investigator), Michael, T. J. (Co-Principal Investigator), & Bensley, R. J. (Co-Principal Investigator). (2009-2011). Development, Administration, and Evaluation of CPR for Bystanders Refreshers. Submitted to the National American Red Cross and the American Heart Association. $140,000. Miller, M. G. (Co-Principal Investigator), Michael, T. J. (Co-Principal Investigator), & Bensley, R. J. (Co-Principal Investigator). (2008-2011). Development, Administration, and

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Evaluation of CPR Refreshers. Submitted to the National American Red Cross and the American Heart Association. $506,302. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Brusk, J. J. (2009-2010). Evaluation of Prevention Works Programs. $39,850. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator). (2009). wichealth.org: Dairy module translation. Funded by the United Dairy Industry of Michigan. $10,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator). (2008). wichealth.org: Dairy module development. Funded by the United Dairy Industry of Michigan. $15,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Brusk, J. J. (2008-2009). Evaluation of Prevention Works Programs. Funded by funds granted to Prevention Works by the Kalamazoo County Community Mental Health—Regional Substance Abuse Coordinating Agency. $31,950. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Brusk, J. J. (2007-2010). Evaluation of the Michigan Prisoner Re-entry Initiative SCOPE Project. Funded by consortium funds granted to the Upjohn Institute from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation and JEHT Foundation. $30,000 Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Brusk, J. J. (2007-2008). Evaluation of Prevention Works ATOD Peer Education Program. Funded by funds granted to Prevention Works by the Kalamazoo County Community Mental Health—Regional Substance Abuse Coordinating Agency. $10,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Brusk, J. J. (2007-2008). Evaluation of Prevention Works Violence Peer Education Program. Funded by funds granted to Prevention Works by the Kalamazoo County Community Mental Health—Regional Substance Abuse Coordinating Agency. $12,000 Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Brusk, J. J. (2007-2008). Evaluation of Prevention Works Diversity Peer Education Program. Funded by funds granted to Prevention Works by the Arcus Foundation. $2,700. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Brusk, J. J. (2007-2008). Evaluation of Prevention Works education programs. Funding to support evaluation of 6 programs. $6,000. Bensley, R. J. (Principal Investigator) & Brusk, J. J. (2004-2007). Evaluation of Prevention Works ATOD Peer Education Program. Funded by funds granted to Prevention Works by the Kalamazoo County Community Mental Health—Regional Substance Abuse Coordinating Agency to support 3-year renewable funding evaluation project. $75,000 for 3 years; $25,000 per year. Bensley, R. J. & Frauenknecht, M. (1995). The relationship between Eta Sigma Gamma chapter activities and professional preparation competencies. Eta Sigma Gamma National Health Education Honorary to Western Michigan University. $250.

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Bensley, R. J. (1994). An investigation of barriers that inhibit effective chapter functioning. Eta Sigma Gamma National Health Education Honorary. $300.

University Funds (PI $26,700) Bensley, R. J. & Rivas, J. (2010-2011). iManagaeHealth. WMU OVPR technology development fund, $15,500. Bensley, R. J., Rivas, J., & Pichan, S. (2010-2011). iManagaeHealth diabetes demo. WMU OVPR IP Management and Commercialization funds, $8,500. Underhile, R., Bensley, R. J., & Brusk, J. (2002-2003). Internet-based asthma management. Funded by Western Michigan University, Health Management Group for the development and implementation of Internet-based behavior change and education associated with asthma management among WMU students and employees. $73,000. Bensley, R. J. (2001). Infusing digital technology in health education. Funded by Western Michigan University College of Education for infusing technology into professional preparation curriculum. $2,500.

Bensley, R. J. (2001). Laptop initiative. Funded by Western Michigan University for infusing technology into teaching. Award consisted of a laptop computer and application software.

Bensley, R. J. (1990). An investigation of the prevalence and perceived need for spiritual health as a component of worksite health promotion/wellness programming. Central Michigan University. $200.

Collaborative Projects Glista, S. (Principal Investigator/Project Director), Peterson, M. (Co-Project Director). (1998-2002). Project AGE: Alliance for Gerontology Education. Funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resource Services Administration for 3 years (with a 1-year extension) to Western Michigan University for development and implementation of an interdisciplinary allied health training curriculum for working with older populations. Programs included Community Health Education, Recreation, Exercise Science, Dietetics, Speech Pathology, Blind Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, and Dental Hygiene. Served as Community Health Education member of the Curriculum Development and Implementation team. $352,000.

Stegmier, L., Bensley, R. J., Richardson, G. E., Branson, T., Matt, D., & Maynard, M. (1997-99). Healthy Campau: Violence prevention project. Funded by the Michigan Department of Community Health Violence Prevention Program to Kent County Health Department for a 15-month period beginning June 1997. Refunded for second year beginning October 1998. $48,000.

PRESENTATIONS

International Refereed:

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Bensley, R. J. & Rivas, J. (2013). Evolution of change: Insights into 10 years of integrating web and mobile technologies for influencing parent-child feeding behaviors. Medicine 2.0, London, September 23-24. Bensley, R. J., Weideman, C., Liu, Y., & Lewis, J. B. (2001). Internet-based health assessment adherence to ethical principles. XVIIth World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education, Paris, July 15-20.

International Invited:

De Jager, A. C., De Jager, M. J., & Bensley, R. J. (2003). Peer wellness mentoring: A stage-based intervention. Workshop presented at the Annual Conference of the Society for Student Counselling in Southern Africa, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa. De Jager, A. C., Bensley, R. J. & De Jager, M. J. (2003). Wellness from the Western and African perspective: The merging point. Workshop presented at the Annual Conference of the Society for Student Counselling in Southern Africa, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa. Bensley, R. J. (2003). Social marketing and how to sell what you do. Eastern Cape Regional Meeting of the Society for Student Counselling in Southern Africa, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, June 22. Bensley, R. J. (2003). Understanding change and how to move towards action. Eastern Cape Regional Meeting of the Society for Student Counselling in Southern Africa, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, June 22. Bensley, R. J. (2003). Go well…stay well: The role of wellness in South Africa. The University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, June 12. Bensley. R. J. & de Jager, A. C. (2003). Wellness from the western and African perspective: The merging point. The University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana, April 29. Bensley, R. J. (2003). eHealth Behavior Management Model. 2nd National South African Wellness Conference, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, March 5-7.

National Refereed:

Bensley, R. J., Rivas, J., & Crowley, P. (2012). Online breastfeeding peer counseling. National WIC Association Biennial Nutrition Education and Breastfeeding Conference, Los Angeles, CA, September 11-13. Bensley, R. J., Anderson, J. V., Brusk, J., Mercer, N., Rivas, J. (2011). Impact of Internet vs. traditional WIC nutrition education on fruit and vegetable intake. Annual meeting of the National WIC Association, Portland, OR, May 1-4. Pichan, S. M., Bensley, R. J., Mercer, N. (2011). Addressing participant-centered education in a virtual environment. Annual meeting of the National WIC Association, Portland, OR, May 1-4.

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Bensley, R. J. (2010). wichealth.org: An innovation approach to nutrition education. Annual meeting of the Society for Nutrition Education, Reno, NV, July 24-27. Bensley, R. J., Anderson, J. V., Rivas, J., Brusk, J. J. (2009). Online nutrition education. Annual meeting of the National WIC Association, Nashville, May 24-27. Bensley, R. J., Rivas, J., Brusk, J. J., Pichan, S. M., Davis, K. A., Anderson, J. V., & Mercer, N. (2008). Nutrition and breastfeeding education on the Internet. Annual meeting of the National WIC Association, Minneapolis, May 25-29. Bensley, R. J., Brusk, J. J., Anderson, J. V., Rivas, J., & Mercer, N. (2007). Using the Internet to impact parent-child feeding behaviors. Annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington DC, November 4-7. Bensley, R. J., Brusk, J. J., Anderson, J. V., Babl, S., Rivas, J., Perrelli, L., & Mercer, N. (2007). Internet access among low-income WIC populations. Annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington DC, November 4-7. Mercer, N., Bensley, R. J., Anderson, J. V., Brusk, J. J., Rivas, J., Perrelli, L., & Revitte, D. (2007). Innovative use of technology for delivering interactive nutrition education to WIC clients. Annual meeting of the National WIC Association, Minneapolis, May 24-28. Bensley, R. J., Anderson, J.V., Mercer, N., & Brusk, J. J. (2005). wichealth.org: An Internet-based approach for parent-child nutrition education. 2nd FNS National Nutrition Education Conference, Washington DC, September 12-14. Anderson, J. V., Berant, L., & Bensley, R. J. (2005). Use of an interactive CD–ROM to train nutrition educators to use motivational interviewing (negotiation) and stages of change. 2nd FNS National Nutrition Education Conference, Washington DC, September 12-14. Bensley, R. J., Brusk, J. J., Mercer, N., Anderson, J., Kelleher, D., & Revitte, D. (2004). www.wichealth.org: Evaluation of an Internet-Based Behavior Change Project. Annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington DC, November 6-10. Bensley. R. J., Anderson, J. V., & Mercer, N. (2004). Nutrition education on the Internet. Annual National WIC Association Nutrition and Breastfeeding Conference, Phoenix, September 28-30. Bensley, R. J., Mercer, N., Anderson, J. V., Kelleher, D., Revitte, D., & Brusk, J. J. (2004). Computer based nutrition education. Annual meeting of the National WIC Association, Anaheim, CA, April 25-28. Bensley, R. J., Underhile, R., de Jager, A. C., Mercer, N., Brusk, J. J., & Bettin, K. (2003). Using Internet-based health communication for behavior change. Annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, San Francisco, November 15-19.

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Mercer, N., Bensley, R. J., Bettin, K., Kelleher, D., Rivas, J., & Revitte, D. M. (2003). Behavior change on the Internet: The Midwest Region nutrition education project. Annual meeting of the National WIC Association, New York, May 23-26. Bensley, R. J., Bettin, K., Gearhart, D., Mercer, N., & Abner, M. (2002). Internet-based nutrition education. Annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, November 9-14. Bensley, R. J. (2001). Analysis of Internet-based health assessments. Mid-year meeting of the Society for Public Health Education, Seattle, May 3-5. Bensley, R. J., Lewis, J. B., & Weideman, C. (2000). Analysis of Internet-based health risk assessments. Annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Boston, November 12-16. Bensley, R. J., & Stegmier, L. (2000). Building resilience as a means of preventing violence and substance abuse among youth. Annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Boston, November 12-16. Jones, L., Smith, B. J., & Bensley, R. J. (2000). Using Internet-based learning modules for parent education in HIV/AIDS and puberty issues. Annual meeting of the American School Health Association, New Orleans, October 25-29. Bensley, R. J., Glista, S., & Petersons, M. (2000). Project AGE. Annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Orlando, March 21-25. Bensley, R. J. (2000). Moving theory into practice: Creating Internet-based learning modules. Annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Orlando, March 21-25. Bensley, R. J., Glista, S., & Petersons, M. (1999). Project AGE. Annual meeting of the Society for Public Health Education, Chicago, November 5-7. Bensley, R. J., Stegmier, L., Matt, D., Branson, T. & Maynard, M. (1998). Healthy Campau violence prevention project. Annual meeting of the Society for Public Health Education, San Antonio, May 19-22. Bensley, R. J., & Frauenknecht, M. (1997). The relationship between Eta Sigma Gamma chapter activities and professional preparation of entry-level health educators. Annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, St. Louis, March 19-22. Bensley, R. J., DeFoe, J., & Costley, A. (1997). The application of theory in practice among community health educators. Annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, St. Louis, March 19-22.

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Bensley, R. J., & Richardson, G. E. (1995). The relationship between mind and soul characteristics and job satisfaction. Annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Portland, OR, March 28-April 1. Bensley, R. J., Gallert, N., Ladd, P. A., & Taylor, E. L. (1995). An investigation of factors that influence Eta Sigma Gamma chapter effectiveness. Annual meeting of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Portland, OR, March 28-April 1. Bensley, R. J. (1992). Spiritual health as a component of worksite health promotion programming. Annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington D.C., November 8-12. Bensley, R. J. (1991). An investigation of the prevalence and perceived need for spiritual health as a component of worksite health promotion/wellness programming. Annual meeting of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, San Francisco, April 3-7. Bensley, R. J. (1991). An investigation of spirituality in worksite health promotion. Spiritual Wellness Networking Conference, Milwaukee, WI, June 17-20.

National/Regional Invited:

Bensley, R. J. (2008). Using the Internet to deliver nutrition education to WIC populations. USDA FNS Midwest Region Cross Program Collaboration Conference, Dearborn, MI, August 13. Bensley, R. J. (2008). Using the Internet to deliver nutrition education to WIC populations. Choices: moving from Quantity to Quality conference, Dearborn, MI, August 12. Bensley, R. J., Mercer, N., & Revitte, D. (2003). Nutrition Education on the Internet — Results of the 2002-2003 Midwest Region Joint Nutrition Education Project and Proposal for 2003-2004. Annual meeting of the Midwest Regional WIC Directors, Chicago, October 28-29. Bensley, R. J., Bettin, K., Gearhart, D., Mercer, N., & Abner, M. (2002). Nutrition Education on the Internet — Results of the 2001-2002 Midwest Region Joint Nutrition Education Project and Proposal for 2002-2003. Annual meeting of the Midwest Regional WIC Directors, Chicago, October 8-11. Mercer, N., Bensley, R. J., Bettin, K., Gearhart, D., & Abner, M. (2002). Client education on the Internet. Annual meeting of the National WIC Association Nutrition and Breastfeeding Conference, Phoenix, September 10-12. Bensley, R. J. (2001). Internet-based learning modules. Annual meeting of the Midwest Regional WIC Directors, Chicago, November 1-3.

State Refereed:

Bensley, R. J. (2014). Key principles of Internet behavior change. Annual meeting of the Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, Howell, MI, March 20.

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Sielatycki, D., Winchester, C., Bensley, R. J. (2009). Peer POWER—A local provider’s journey to obtain NREPP status. 10th Annual Michigan Substance Abuse Conference, Detroit, September 14-15. Mercer, N., Bensley, R. J., Anderson, J. V., Brusk, J. J., Rivas, J., Perrelli, L., & Revitte, D. (2006). Innovative use of technology for delivering interactive nutrition education to WIC clients. Annual meting of the Michigan Dietetic Association. Rivas, J., Anderson, J. V., & Bensley, R. J. (2005). wichealth.org. 14th annual Information Integration Conference, East Lansing, MI, February 28-March 1. Mercer, N., Bensley, R. J., Kelleher, D. K., Rivas, J., & Revitte, D. (2003). The Midwest Region nutrition education on the Internet: An application of the eHealth Behavior Change and Management Model. Annual meting of the Michigan Dietetic Association, Midland, MI, May 29-31. Bensley, R. J., DeFoe, J., & Costley, A. (1996). A survey of the current use of theory in practice among Michigan health educators. Annual meeting of the Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, Cedar, MI, September 28-29.

State/Regional Invited:

Anderson, J. V., Bensley, R. J., & Mercer, N. (2005). Stages of change and motivational interviewing CD ROM. Annual Michigan WIC Conference, Traverse City, May 10-11. Bensley, R. J., Rivas, J., Broadbent, L., Davis, K., Pichan, S., Anderson, J. V., Mercer, N. (2005). What’s new in wichealth.org. Annual Michigan WIC Conference, Traverse City, May 10-11. Bensley, R. J. (2004). Internet education: Adapting and staging messages and materials for participants who do Internet education, Annual Michigan WIC Conference, Kalamazoo, May 13-14. Bensley, R. J. (2003). Got the certificate. What now? Michigan WIC Nutrition Education Workgroup meeting, Lansing, MI, November 13. Bensley, R. J., Mercer, N., & Revitte, D. (2003). www.wichealth.org: Using ehealth for nutrition education. Washington State WIC Conference, Seattle, WA, October 27-28. Mercer, N., Bensley, R. J., Kelleher, D. K., Rivas, J., Bettin, K., Gearhart, D., & Abner, M. (2003). Stages of change. Annual Michigan WIC Conference, East Lansing, MI, March 17-18. Bensley, R. J. (2002). Teaching and presentation strategies for nutrition education. Michigan WIC Nutrition Education Workgroup meeting, Lansing, MI, June 27. Bensley, R. J. (2001). Coordinating school-based sexuality education. Kent Intermediate School District, November, Grand Rapids, MI. Bensley, R. J. (2000). Building Internet-based learning modules. Annual meeting of the Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, Kalamazoo, MI, September 21-22.

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Bensley, R. J. (1999). Resiliency in the community. Reaching for Resilient Youth Conference, Grand Rapids, MI, June 17. Bensley, R. J., & Brookins-Fisher, J. (1999), Preparing your programs for publication. Mid-year meeting of the Great Lakes Chapter for the Society for Public Health Education, Midland, MI, April 16. Bensley, R. J., & Bensley, L. B. (1999). Coordinating school-based sexuality education. Kent Intermediate School District, Grand Rapids, MI, January 19. Bensley, R. J., Doring, M., Garen, A. (1998). Sexual health education: Issues & answers. Saginaw, MI, October 19. Bensley, R. J. (1998). Building resilience to prevent violence. Keynote speaker at the Kent County Violence Prevention Coalition, Grand Rapids, MI, February 27.

Bensley, R. J., Schadewald, S. E., & Bourdon, G. (1997). Sexual health education: Issues & answers.

Flint, MI, October 21.

Brookins-Fisher, J., Bensley, R. J., & Kowalk, A. (1997). To CHES or not to CHES—That is the question. Annual meeting of the Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, Traverse City, MI, September 25-26. Bensley, R. J. (1996). Resiliency programs targeting women. Resiliency: Putting the Pieces Together, Grand Rapids, MI, May 23. Bensley, R. J. (1996). Teaching and behavior change strategies for health care professionals. Annual State of Michigan Health Screening Unit Staff In-Service, Higgins Lake, MI, May 2. Bensley, R. J., Costley, A., & Stegmier, L. (1995). Successful planning approaches to student internships. Annual meeting of the Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, Thompsonville, MI, September 28-29. Bensley, R. J. (1995). Facilitated Special Interest Group networking session, Annual meeting of the Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, Thompsonville, MI, September 28-29. Bensley, R. J., & McKay, L. (1995). Facilitated Special Interest Group networking session, Mid-year meeting of the Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, Flint, MI, April 28. Bensley, R. J. (1994). Application of the resiliency model. Annual meeting of the Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, Ann Arbor, MI, October 7. Bensley, R. J. (1993). Resiliency model: Understanding the process for practical implications. Regional workshop cosponsored by Kent County Health Department and the Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, Grand Rapids, MI, December 7.

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Bensley, R. J. (1992). Facilitated teaching skills session during the Enhancing Patient Health Education Skills Workshop, Salt Lake Regional Medical Education Center, February 25-28.

University:

Bensley, R. J. (2004). Go well, stay well: The role of wellness in South Africa. Keynote Address, Betty Wheeler Distinguished Lecture Series, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI, February 18. Bensley, R. J. (2001). Keep your shoes polished, have a firm handshake, and take pride in your work. Keynote Address, Eta Sigma Gamma Recognition Banquet, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI, May. Bensley, R. J. (1997). The future is yours, so what are you going to do? Keynote Address, Eta Sigma Gamma Initiation Banquet, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI, November 19. Bensley, R. J. (1995). What does it mean to be a member of Eta Chapter of Eta Sigma Gamma? Keynote Address, Eta Sigma Gamma Recognition Banquet, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI, April 23. Bensley, R. J. (1995). Why graduate school? Ball State University Department of Physiology and Health Science Annual Health Science Professional Day, Muncie, IN, April 7. Bensley, R. J. (1994). Building resilience. Spring into Wellness Health Fair, Western Michigan University, March 12-17. Bensley, R. J. (1990). Growth through human mistakes. Prevention seminar series sponsored by the Alcohol and Drug Education Center of the University of Utah, October.

In-Service Trainings, Workshops, and Webcasts:

Bensley, R.J. & Rivas, J. (2014). Innovation: A perfect build. Presented nationwide as part of the wichealth.org Engage Webinar Series, April 17, 1:00-2:00. Bensley, R. J., Anderson, J. V., Bess, S., Brusk, J. J. (2008). wichealth.org Webcast. Presented nationwide at Michigan Public Health Institute, August 21, 1:00-4:30. Bensley, R. J., de Jager, A. C., van Lingen, J., Jobsons, R., & Delport, M. (2005). An introduction to implementing wellness programmes in South Africa—A wellness practitioners’ training workshop. 2-day workshop presented in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, March 10-11. Bensley, R. J., de Jager, A. C., van Lingen, J., Jobsons, R., & Delport, M. (2005). An introduction to implementing wellness programmes in South Africa—A wellness practitioners’ training workshop. 2-day workshop presented at Discovery Institute, Sandton, South Africa, March 7-8. Bensley, R. J. & deLisle, L. (2004). Grant writing training workshop. The Patriot’s Fund, Kalamazoo, Michigan, February-March.

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CONSULTATION

Consultant, Eastside Neighborhood Board. (2010-2011). Provided program planning support for Eastside Kalamazoo neighborhood community revitalization project. Grant Consultant, Omena Historical Society. Assisted in development of grant proposal (awarded in 2005 for $30,000 and $10,000 in 2006) to fund the preservation of the Putnam-Cloud Tower Home in Omena, Michigan. Consultant, Health and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. (2004-2006).Provided project consultation and developed stage-based messaging materials for the foundation’s Heart and Stroke Risk Assessment Internet-based modules. Evaluation Consultant, Prevention Works, Kalamazoo, MI, 2003-2007. Responsible for evaluating 6 grant-funded drug and violence prevention projects.

Consultant to the Wellness Council of Southern Africa (WELLCOSA), 2003-2008. Duties included provided recommendations and guidance in developing a health promotion training workshop series to be conducted in March, 2005. Consultant, Patriot’s Fund. (February-March, 2004). Conducted a four session grant writing workshop training for three volunteers of the Patriot’s Fund; a national benevolence organization

Consultant to the Unit for Student Counseling at the University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (2003-present). Duties included continued assessment and development of an Internet-based assertive communication learning module as a method for reducing risk to HIV infection in African university student female populations. Consultant, Reproductive Health Advisory Board, Jackson Public Schools, Jackson, Michigan, 2001. Evaluation of the Reproductive Health and Sexuality Education Program, Fruitport Community Schools, Fruitport, Michigan, 1996-97. Consultant, Reproductive Health Advisory Board, Bridgeport-Spaulding Community Schools, 1996. Environmental Tobacco Smoke Regulation Project, Salt Lake County Health Department, Utah, 1993.

AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND RECOGNITIONS

Strengthening Community Connections, College of Education and Human Development, Wesetern Michigan University, May, 2012.

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Fulbright Scholar Award. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for teaching and research in technology and health promotion at the University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Activities to commence January through July, 2003. $36,800. Distinguished Service Award, Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, 1998. Research Development Award, Office of the Vice President of Research, Western Michigan University, 1997-99. Administrative Merit Award for Teaching, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Western Michigan University, 2000. Administrative Merit Award, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Western Michigan University, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001-2004. Graduate Fellowship Award, Central Michigan University, 1988-89. Honorary Member, Golden Key National Honor Society, Western Michigan University, inducted fall 1997.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION

Professional Organizations-Officer:

National: Member-At-Large, Executive Board of Eta Sigma Gamma National Health Education Honorary, 1994-97. State: Member-At-Large, Executive Board of the Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, 1994-95. University: Faculty Co-Advisor, Gamma Mu Chapter, Eta Sigma Gamma, Western Michigan University, 1994-95.

Professional Organizations-Committees:

National: HEDIR Advisory Committee, International Health Education Electronic Directory, 1997-2006.

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Publications Committee, Association for the Advancement of Health Education, 1993-96. Scholarship Committee, Association for the Advancement of Health Education, 1994-97. Chair, John C. McGovern Scholarship Committee, Eta Sigma Gamma National Health Education Honorary, 1995-96, 1996-97. Nominations and Election Committee, Eta Sigma Gamma National Health Education Honorary, 1995-96. State: Chair, Awards Review Committee, Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, 1993-94, 1996-97. Chair, Professional Competence and Preparation Committee, Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, 1993-94, 1995-96. Continuing Education Review Committee, Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, 1994-95. Professional Competence and Preparation Committee, Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, 1994-95, 1996-97, 1997-98. Awards Review Committee, Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, 1994-95, 1997-98.

Journal Editorial Board: Editorial board member, Journal of Counselling and Development in Higher Education Southern

Africa, 2010-present. Reviewer-University Programs:

External graduate program proposal reviewer, Health Department, SUNY-Cortland, September, 2006. External graduate reviewer, Department of Health Education, University of Cincinnati, November, 2006. External graduate program reviewer, Department of Physiology and Health Science at Ball State University, March-April, 2002. SABPAC Approval Site Review Team, University of Minnesota-Duluth, November 2001.

Workshop Coordinator:

Pre-Employment Workshop, Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, Western Michigan University, April, 2000.

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Pre-Employment Workshop, Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, Western Michigan University, March 22, 1996. Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Project, Kalamazoo County Tobacco Reduction Coalition Speaker’s Bureau, Western Michigan University, January 28, 1995. Pre-Employment Workshop, Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, Western Michigan University, April 6, 1995. Tobacco as a Drug/Classroom Presentation Techniques, Kalamazoo County Tobacco Reduction Coalition Speaker’s Bureau, Western Michigan University, September 16, 1995. Cultural Diversity in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County Tobacco Reduction Speaker’s Bureau, Western Michigan University, September 23, 1995.

SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY

University: Representative-At-Large, Faculty Senate, Western Michigan University, 1996-99. Alliance for Geriatric Education, Western Michigan University, 1997-2001.

College:

College of Education and Human Development Tate Center Advisory Committee, 2013-present. College of Education Promotion Committee, 2006-2009, Western Michigan University. College of Education International Committee, 2003-2005, Western Michigan University. Central Michigan University Department of Health Education and Health Science Graduate Student Representative of the Dean's Student Advisory Council, 1989-90.

Department:

Personnel Committee, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Western Michigan University, 2000-2002, 2006-2009. Chair, Curriculum Committee, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Western Michigan University, 1996-97. Curriculum Committee, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Western Michigan University, 1996-2000, 2005-2006. Merit Committee, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Western Michigan University, 1995-96.

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Policy and Planning Committee, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Western Michigan University, 1993-96, 2003-2005, 2010-2011. Tenure Policy Review Committee, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Western Michigan University, 1994-95. WMU Presidential Scholarship Nomination Committee, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 1994. Faculty Sponsor, Gamma Mu Chapter, Eta Sigma Gamma, Western Michigan University, 1998-2001. Faculty Co-Sponsor, Gamma Mu Chapter, Eta Sigma Gamma, Western Michigan University, 1994-95.

SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

Kalamazoo County Substance Abuse Task Force Data and Evaluation Committee, 2014-present. Parent Advisory Committee, Schoolcraft High School, 2013-present.

Parent Advisory Committee, Schoolcraft Middle School, 2012-13. Assistant Coach, Wrestling, Schoolcraft High School, Schoolcraft, MI, 2010-2014. Khanani Women’s Centre, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 2003-2008. Raised over $3,000 to help establish and support a need-based soup kitchen in urban townships surrounding Port Elizabeth. Coach, Middle School Wrestling, Schoolcraft, MI, 2009-2010. Coach, Schoolcraft Youth Wrestling Club, Schoolcraft, MI 2007-2008. Assistant Coach, Cross Country, Schoolcraft High School, Schoolcraft, MI, 2004-2009. Coach, Cross Country, Schoolcraft Middle School, Schoolcraft, MI, 2005-2008. Assistant Coach, Track, Schoolcraft Middle School, Schoolcraft, MI, 2006-2007. Cub Scout Leader, Schoolcraft, MI, 2002-2007. Member, Schoolcraft Community Schools Vision Committee, Schoolcraft, MI, 2005. Community Representative, Sting Soccer Club, West Michigan Youth Soccer Association, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 2003-2004.

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Chair, Paramount Academy Health Committee, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1998-2000. Paramount Academy Leadership Committee, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1998-2000. Program Committee, Pretty Lake Vacation Camp, Kalamazoo, MI, 1997-98. Advisory Board, Serenity House, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1997-98. Kalamazoo County Tobacco Reduction Coalition, 1994-2001. Kalamazoo County Tobacco Reduction Coalition Youth Health Education Committee, 1995-97. Kalamazoo Youth Violence Prevention Coalition, 1998-2001. Kalamazoo County Cardiovascular Health Coalition, 1996. Kalamazoo County Safe Kids Coalition, 1995-97. Kalamazoo Health Promotion Network, 1993-95. Kazoo School Hiring Committee, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1996. Kalamazoo Public Schools District School Improvement Team, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1993-94. Kalamazoo Public Schools Vision 2000 Leadership Team, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1993-94. Milwood Elementary School Improvement Team, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1993-94. Chair, Playground Committee, Milwood Elementary Parent/Teacher Organization, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1993-95. Worksite Health Promotion Committee, American Heart Association, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1993-94. Chair, Education Committee, First United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1993. Chair, Eta Sigma Gamma Graduate Research Committee, Eta Chapter, Central Michigan University, 1990. Spiritual Wellness Committee, Central Michigan University, 1989-90.

Volunteer Teaching Activities:

Youth Service Facilitator, Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, Portage, Michigan, 2005-2006.

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Faith Village Sunday School Teacher, Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, Portage, Michigan, 2003-2005. 5th Grade Sunday School Teacher, Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, Portage, Michigan, 1998-99. Teaching Assistant, REACH Accelerated Math Program, Paramount Academy (6th grade), Kalamazoo, MI, February-June, 2000. Middle school God Squad member, Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, Portage, MI, 1999-present. Middle School Vacation Bible School Teacher, Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, Portage, Michigan, June, 1998; June, 2000. Lead Facilitator, Chapel Hill United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School, Portage, Michigan, June 22-25, 1998. Lead Facilitator, Chapel Hill United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School, Portage, Michigan, June 14-19, 1997. Facilitator, Christian Parenting, First United Methodist Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1994-95. Teaching Assistant, Milwood Elementary School (First Grade), January-May, 1995. Youth Advisor, First United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1993. Preschool Sunday School Teacher, First United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1992. Teaching Assistant, Central Michigan University Accelerated Mathematics Program (CAMP), 1988-89. Junior Achievement Youth Advisor, Kalamazoo, MI, 1986-88.