Valois, PhD, MPH, Robert F
Biographical Profile
- College
- Arnold School of Public Health
- Department
- Health Prom., Educ. & Behavior
International Activity
- International Activities
- Yes
- Type of Activity
- Research, Study abroad
- Countries
- Canada, United Kingdom, Scotland, France, Germany
- Description
- Program Consultation in Health Promotion and Kinesiology - Institute of Education in Hong Kong; National Consultation in Health Promoting Schools - R.O.C. Taiwan; England/Scotland Study Abroad Program via Rice University and the University of Illinois - Visiting Professor Program Evaluation, Healthy School Communities, Iroquois Ridge High School, Oakville, Ontario-Toronto, Canada; Program Evaluation, Healthy School Communities, Queen Elizabeth Secondary School, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada;
- Institution/Entity
- Institute of Education in Hong Kong - Faculty of Arts and Sciences; Taiwan Bureau of Health Promotion; Taiwan Bureau of Public Health; Taiwan Bureau of Education; Fu Jen Catholic University of Taiwan.
- Extended Residence in Foreign Country
- Yes (Germany)
- Speaks Non-English Language
- Yes (German)
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
| Dates | Institution | Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | University of Alabama-Medical Center | Birmingham, Alabama | MPH | Public Health |
| 1985 | University of Illinois | Urbana-Champaign, Illinois | PhD | Community Health & Safety |
| 1980 | University of Illinois | Urbana-Champaign, Illinois | MS | Community Health & Safety |
| 1977 | The College at Brockport, State University of New York | Brockport, New York | BS | Health Science |
| 1975 | Corning Community College | Corning, New York | AS | Humanities & Social Sciences |
Memberships & Professional Activities
| Dates | Type | Description | Institution/Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Membership | American Public Health Association (APHA) | ||
| Membership | American School Health Association (ASHA) | ||
| Membership | American Association for Health Education (AAHE) | ||
| Membership | American College Health Association (ACHA) | ||
| Membership | Alliance for a Smoke-Free South Carolina | ||
| Membership | Eta Sigma Gamma, National Honorary in Health Science (ESG) | ||
| Membership | Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) | ||
| Membership | South Carolina Association for the Advancement of Health Education (SCAAHE) | ||
| Membership | National Family Life Education Network (Charter Member) | ||
| Membership | American Academy of Health Behavior - Founding Member #06 (AAHB) |
Positions & Appointments
| Dates | Description | Institution/Entity |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 - 1974 | United States Army-Air Defense | El Paso, Texas & Tacoma, Washington |
| 1975 - 1976 | Peer Counselor | Department of Student Services, Corning Community College |
| 1978 - 1979 | Graduate Teaching Assistant | Department of Health and Safety Education, College of Applied Life Studies, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign |
| 1979 - 1980 | Instructor of Health Education | Department of Health Education, College of Health, Physical Education & Recreation, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois |
| 1980 - 1982 | Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant | Department of Health and Safety Education, College of Applied Life Studies, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign |
| 1982 - 1986 | Assistant Professor of Health Education | Department of Health Education, College of Health, Physical Education & Recreation, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois |
| 1985 - 1986 | Postdoctoral Fellow | Department of Health Behavior, School of Public Health, University of Alabama-Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama |
| 1986 - 1987 | Director of Corporate Health Promotion, Coordinator, Basic Weight Control & Smoking Cessation Clinics | Department of Education & Health Promotion Services, Carle Clinic Association, Urbana, Illinois |
| 1987 - 1990 | Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology | Department of Psychology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois |
| 1987 - 1990 | Assistant Professor of Health Promotion & Education | Department of Kinesiology & Health Education, College of Education, University of Texas, Austin |
| 1990 - 1994 | Assistant Professor of Public Health | Department of Health Promotion & Education, School of Public Health, University of South Carolina |
| 1992 - 1994 | Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine | Department of Family & Preventative Medicine, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina |
| 1994 - 2000 | Adjunct Professor of Medicine | Department of Family & Preventative Medicine, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina |
| 1994 - 2000 | Associate Professor of Public Health (Tenured) | Department of Health Promotion, Education & Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina |
| 1994 - 2000 | Associate Professor of Public Health, tenured | Department of Health Promotion & Education, School of Public Health, University of South Carolina |
| 1994 - 2000 | Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine | Department of Family & Preventative Medicine, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina |
| 1994 - 1995 | Associate Director | Center for Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, School of Public Health, University of South Carolina |
| 1997 - 2010 | Program Director, Co-Program Director | Master of Arts in Teaching, Health Promotion & Education, Department of Health Promotion & Education, Department of Instruction & Teacher Education, Schools of Public Health and Education |
| 2004 - 2010 | Principal Investigator, Project iMPPACS: "A Multilevel HIV Prevention Strategy for High-Risk Youth" | National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health, Division of Mental Disorders, Behavioral Research & AIDS |
| 2005 - Present | Adjunct Professor of Public Health | Department of Community Health & Health Behavior, Jiann-Ping Hsu School of Public Health, Georgia Southern University |
| 2005 - 2006 | Editor-in-Chief (Interim) | Journal of School Health, American School Health Association, Kent, Ohio |
| 1976 | Student Intern, Public Health Education Program | American Lung Association, Finger Lakes Regional Center, Rochester, New York |
| 1976 | Student Teacher, Health Education | American International School of Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf, Germany |
| 1977 | Substitute Teacher, Biology, General Science and Health Education | Elmira City School District, Elmira, New York |
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
| Dates | Type | Description | Foundation/Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Award | Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Public Health, Health Behavior | |
| 1992 | Award | Fellow, Research Consortium of the American Association for Health Education | |
| 1996 | Award | Fellow, American School Health Association | |
| 1999 | Award | Outstanding Contribut8ions to Substance Abuse Prevention Award, American School Health Association | |
| 1999 | Award | ASHA Research Scholar Award | American School Health Association |
| 2001 | Award | Fellow, American Academy of Health Behavior | |
| 2002 | Award | James Keith Excellence in Teaching Award, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina | |
| 2003 | Award | William A. Howe Award, American School Health Association (ASHA), (The Association's highest honor, recognizes outstanding contributions and distinguished service in school health, presented in memory of the William A. Howe, founder and first president) | |
| 2005 | Award | Presidential Citation, American School Health Association, (In recognition of exceptional service to the American School Health Association as Interim Editor-in-Chief, Journal of School Health | |
| 2005 | Award | Fellow, American Association for Health Education | |
| 2005 | Award | Professional Service Award, American Association for Health Education | |
| 2006 | Award | Distinguished Service Award, American School Health Association (ASHA) |
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