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HPELS Faculty & Staff Thomas Davis Ph.D.  

Professor

Chair of Health Promotion and Education

School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services

 

Address:
203 Wellness/Recreation Center

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0241

 

 

Office: WRC 229

Phone: (319) 273-6151

Fax: (319) 273-5958

Email: thomas.davis@uni.edu

Biography

Dr. Thomas M. Davis, Professor of Health Promotion is Chair of the Division of Health Promotion and Education. He joined the faculty in 1979, and his primary teaching responsibilities include: Planning Health Promotion Programs, Worksite Health Promotion, Stress Management, and Health Promotion Theory and Application.

 

Prior to arriving at the University of Northern Iowa, he taught at Central Washington University and the University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse. Other professional experiences include serving as the Director of Education for Cedar Valley Hospice, a Medicare-approve hospice in northeast Iowa and as a consultation and education specialist for a Federally-funded community mental health center in Yakima, Washington.

 

Dr. Davis has published more than 35 manuscripts in professional journals, proceedings and books. He has supervised 17 externally-funded grants, including 16 as primary investigator. He has made approximately 200 professional presentations, including 31 international presentations in 7 foreign countries in Europe, Asia and Africa. He has delivered 34 national and 40 regional presentations in 27 US states. Dr. Davis travels frequently to international destinations on behalf of the University of Northern Iowa, including leading occasional student tours to the People's Republic of China.

 

Dr. Davis' current scholarly interests include health interests and behaviors of college students, and worksite health promotion in small municipalities.

 

Dr. Davis serves his community through his participation in the YMCA (past member and past president, Board of Directors; member since 1971). He is a regular exerciser (swimming, biking, running) and participates in marathons, ultramarathons, and triathlons, and is a cancer survivor.

Education

H.S.D. Indiana University, Health and Safety (1976)

 

M.S. Indiana University, Health and Safety (1970)

 

B.A. Ed. Central Washington University, Health/Physical Education (1969)

 

Professional Experience

• 1979-present Assistant Professor, Associate Professor (1989), Professor (1999) of Health Promotion and Education, University of Northern Iowa.

 

Taught the following courses: Personal Health, Personal Wellness, Health Care and the Consumer, Community and Public Health, Health Risk Appraisal, Seminar on Death and Dying, Death Education, Contemporary Health Issues, Computer Applications, Planning Health Promotion Programs, Health Problems in Schools, Stress Management, Health Promotion/Risk Reduction, Worksite Health Promotion, Orientation to Health Promotion, Theoretical Foundations of Health Promotion.

 

• 1980-1988, 1993-1995, 2000-2001, 2005-present, served as Chair, Division of Health Promotion and Education.

 

• 1977 –1979 Counselor, Consultation and Education Specialist, Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health, Inc., a federally funded mental health center, Yakima , Washington

 

• Assistant Professor, Health Education, Central Washington University , Ellensburg , Washington

 

• Instructor, Health Education, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse , Wisconsin.

 
Publications

Refereed/Reviewed International/National Publications (11)

• Davis, T. M. (1999). Health educators as positive role models. Journal of Health Education, 30:1.

 

• Davis, T. M. & Yehieli M. (1998). Hiroshima and the paper cranes. Journal of School Health, 69 :9, 384-386.

 

• Hensley, L. D., Davis, T. M., & Bien, W. (1998). Physical fitness testing for youth in the U.S. Zhejiang Sports Science, 20:2.

 

• Davis, T. M. & Hensley. L. D. (1997). School health promotion: Our pathway to the future. Journal of Health Education, 28 :6, 370-372.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1996). Leisure, wellness and decision making. In F. H. Fu & P. C. Chan (Ed.), Recreation, Sport, Culture & Tourism for the 21 st Century. (pp. 295-305), Hong Kong: Hong Kong Baptist University.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1996). Personal wellness general education requirement. In G. G. Milgram & D. S. Anderson (Ed.), Promising Practices. Fairfax , VA : George Mason University.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1994). Program management: A necessary component of the comprehensive school health program. Journal of School Health, 64 :10.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1994). Wellness and leisure. Hong Kong Recreation Review. 6.

 

• Edginton, C. R. Davis, T. M. & Hensley, L. D. (1994). Trends in higher education: Implications for health, physical education, and leisure studies. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 65 :7.

 

• Davis, T. M., Koch, S. $ Ballard, D. (1991). The nature of seaside-style health education conferences. Journal of Health Education, 22:2.

 

• Davis, T. M. & Hoerner, C. (1991) The heartland responds to aids. Hospice, 2:2.

 

Solicited Publications (2)

• Davis, T. M. (2003). Bike helmets endorsed by many experts, organizations. (2003, October 12). Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Courier, p. D7.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1994). Make the healthy choice the easy choice. Northern Iowan Today, 77 :10.

 

Instructional Manuals/Study Guides/Book Chapters(multiple editions of Study Guide and Instructor's Manual for Core Concepts in Health) (9)

 

• Davis, T. M. (1998). What is wellness? In Forrest Dolgener & Larry Hensley (Ed.) Personal Wellness. Dubuque, IA :Eddie Bowers.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1998). Eighth edition student study guide to accompany core concepts in health . Mountain View, California : Mayfield Publishing.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1996). 1996 Update: Seventh edition instructor's resource guide to accompany core concepts in health . Mountain View, California : Mayfield Publishing.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1993). Seventh edition student study guide to accompany core concepts in health . Mountain View, California : Mayfield Publishing.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1993). Seventh edition instructor's resource guide to accompany core concepts in health . Mountain View, California : Mayfield Publishing.

 

• Davis, T. M. & Koch, S. (1990). Sixth edition student study guide to accompany core concepts in health . Mountain View, California : Mayfield Publishing.

 

• Davis, T. M., Joslyn, S., Ryan, W., & Pals, N. (1990). Sixth edition instructor's resource guide to accompany core concepts in health . Mountain View, California : Mayfield Publishing.

 

• Davis, T. M. & Cryer, D. (1987). Fifth edition student study guide to accompany core concepts in health . Mountain View, California : Mayfield Publishing.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1987). Fifth edition instructor's resource guide to accompany core concepts in health . Mountain View, California : Mayfield Publishing.

 

Proceedings (2)

• Davis, T. M. (1996). Health behaviors of mid-western American college students. Proceedings of the 15 th World Conference of the International Union of Health Education and Promotion.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1995). Wellness and youth. In S. R. Edginton, C. R. Edginton & W. L. Walser (Ed.). Proceedings of the Academy of Youth Leaders. (pp 65- 74). Twenty fifth Annual Army Meeting.

 

State Journal Articles (7)

• Davis , T. M., Thissen-Milder, M. & Koch, S. (1993). A thousand teachers who could have helped iahperd . . . if we had only asked. Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal, 25 :2.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1993). Who are our heroes. Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal, 25 :2.

 

• Koch, S. & Davis, T. M. (1991). Health interests and behaviors of college students. Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal, 23 :2.

 

• Davis , T. M., Dalton-Gwin, R., Foraker, E., Frederickson, C. Knipe, B., Miller, J. (1991). Applied strategic planning for iahperd. Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal, 23 :2.

 

• Davis, T. M. & Herman, E. (1988). Utilizing an adolescent health risk appraisal. Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal. Spring, 1988.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1984). The effect of the televised death education program “in my memory” on the concepts of universality and irreversibility of death among elementary school students. Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal, 15 :2.

 

• Davis, T. M. & Moffit, P. B. (1982). Hospitals and health promotion. Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal, 14 :2.

 

Other Publications (6)

 

• Wilson, S. C.., Davis, T. M. & Lartey, G. (2001). An epidemic of micro scooter injuries. Pursuit , 3:1.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1999). Final report for the single parent-family health promotion initiative – W. K. Kellogg grant. Cedar Falls, University of Northern Iowa , School of HPELS.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1994). Comprehensive school health program management. Lincoln , NE : Nebraska Department of Education.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1993). Final report for the university of northern iowa fund for the improvement of post-secondary education (fipse) grant. Cedar Falls, University of Northern Iowa, Office of the Vice President for Educational and Student Services.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1991). First-year report for the university of northern iowa fund for the improvement of post-secondary education (fipse) grant. Cedar Falls, University of Northern Iowa, Office of the Vice President for Educational and Student Services.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1988). Iowa 's lakeshore wellness conference. Staying Well School News, 2 :1.

 
External Grants

• Davis, T. M. (2005) Harkin wellness grant. ($48.750). Iowa Department of Public Health.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1997). HIV education for teachers through the 1997 lakeshore wellness conference. ($5,340) Iowa Department of Education, Des Moines, IA.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1997). Single-parent family health promotion initiative. ($36,000) W. K. Kellogg Foundation, Battle Creek, MI.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1995). Butler County 5 + 5 health promotion grant. ($2,250). Iowa Department of Public Health. Des Moines, IA.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1995). Iowa department of education: HIV grant for comprehensive school health education. ($7,840). Iowa Department of Education, Des Moines, IA.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1995). School health nurse training grant. ($15,000). Iowa Department of Public Health. Des Moines, IA.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1994). Iowa department of public health: Staff development grant for school health nurses. ($11,900). Iowa Department of Public Health. Des Moines , IA.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1994). Iowa department of education: Comprehensive school health education for rural and private iowa schools. ($4,800). Iowa Department of Education, Des Moines , IA.

 

• Davis . T. M. (1994). Iowa department of education: The delivery of aids education through the lakeshore wellness conference. ($7,840). Iowa Department of Education ( Des Moines , IA ) U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ( Atlanta ).

 

• Davis . T. M. (1994). Buchanan county cardiovascular risk reduction grant. ($3,000). Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, IA.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1993). Iowa department of education: HIV grant for comprehensive school health education. ($10,000). Iowa Department of Education, Des Moines, IA.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1992). HIV education for school administrators grant. ($12,000). Iowa Department of Education, Des Moines, IA.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1992). Medicap pharmacies health risk appraisal grant. ($5000). MEDICAP Pharmacies, Inc., West Des Moines, IA.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1992). Aahe-best training grant to introduce “just for me,” “my best,,” and “your choice . . . our chance” to iowa teachers. ($5000). American Association for Health Education (AAHE) and Best Foundation.

 

• Davis, T. M. & Joslyn, S. (1991). Black hawk county arrive alive committee grant. ($2,200). Black Hawk County Health Department, Waterloo, IA.

 

• Romanin, T. & Davis, T. M. (1990). Funds for the improvement of post-secondary education grant. ($126,300). U. S. Department of Education, Washington, D. C.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1988). Century companies of America health risk appraisal grant. ($3000). Century Companies of America, Waverly IA.

Presentations

International Presentations (31)

 

• Davis, T. M. (2006). American worksite health promotion. Xi'an Institute of Physical Education, Xi'an , People's Republic of China, April 5, 2006.

 

• Davis, T. M., Jaramillo, M., Ficek, T. J., Semerdjyan, S., Nicklay, E., Jaramillo, E. Gienger , G. (2004). American education system. Department of Physical Education, College of Education, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, People's Republic of China, June 1, 2004.

 

• Davis, T. M. (2004). American education system. Department of Physical Education, College of Education, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China, May 31 2004.

 

• Davis, T. M. (2002). American culture. Department of Physical Education, College of Education, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China, November 18, 2002

 

• Davis, T. M. (2002). A required personal wellness course for American university students. Department of Physical Education, College of Education, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China, November 12, 2002

 

• Davis, T. M. (2002). 1900 – 2000: A history of health education and physical education in the United States . Department of Physical Education, Tanzhou University, Linhai, People's Republic of China, November 6, 2002

 

• Davis, T. M. (2002). A required personal wellness course for American university students. Department of Physical Education, Tanzhou University, Linhai, People's Republic of China, November 6, 2002

 

• Davis, T. M. (2002). 1900 – 2000: A history of health education and physical education in the United States . Department of Physical Education, Shaoxing Institute of Art and Science, Shaoxing, People's Republic of China, November 5, 2002.

 

• Davis, T. M. (2002). A required personal wellness course for American university students. Department of Physical Education, Shaoxing Institute of Art and Science, Shaoxing, People's Republic of China, November 5, 2002.

 

• Davis, T. M. (2002). 1900 – 2000: A history of health education and physical education in the United States . Department of Physical Education, College of Education, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China, November 1, 2002.

 

• Davis, T. M. (2001). The health behaviors of American university students. Department of Physical Education, College of Education, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China, October, 2001.

 

• Davis, T. M. (2001). A required personal wellness course for American university students. Department of Physical Education, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China, October, 2001.

 

• Davis, T. M. & Shaddox, L.(2001). The health behaviors of American university students. Department of Physical Education, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China, October, 2001.

 

• Davis, T. M. & Shaddox, L. (2001). A required personal wellness course for American university students. Department of Physical Education, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China, October, 2001.

 

• Hensley, L. D. & Davis, T. M. (1999). Health education and wellness. The iowa experience, University of Coimbra , Coimbra , Portugal , January, 1999

 

• Davis, T. M. (1998) Transforming health education in American schools. Hangzhou University , Hangzhou , Zhejiang , People's Republic of China , September, 1998.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1998). Exercise patterns and drinking behaviors of mid-western American college students, 1990-1997. Hangzhou University , Hangzhou , Zhejiang , People's Republic of China , September, 1998.

 

• Davis, T. M. and de Oliveria, W. (1997). A brief history of school health education in America – and a proposal for the future. University of Coimbra , Coimbra , Portugal , October, 1997.

 

• Hensley, L. & Davis, T. M. (1997). Physical fitness testing for youth in the U.S.: 1997 International Symposium on Sport for All, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, People's Republic of China, July 22, 1997.

 

• Davis, T. M., de Oliveria, W., & Ziheng, N. (1997). A comparison of health behaviors of male university students over age 24 in the United States and Macau . 5 th Physical Education Conference of Portuguese Speaking Countries, Maputo , Mozambique , March, 1997.

 

• Davis, T. M. & Hoerner, C. A. (1996). Resolving children's grief as a strategy for improving quality of life. TREATS Youth Service Program, Hong Kong , January 6, 1996.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1996). The history of school health education in America . Faculty of the Guangzhou Institute of Physical Education, People's Republic of China, January, 2, 1996.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1995). Leisure, wellness and decision making. International Recreation Management Conference. Hong Kong Baptist University , Hong Kong , December 31, 1995.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1995). Health behaviors of mid-western American college students. 15 th World Conference of the International Union for Health Education and Promotion, Makuhari , Japan , August 23, 1995.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1994). A model of health promotion in the U. S. air force. Kadena Air Force Base Medical, Youth, and Athletic Personnel, Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa , Japan , December 5, 1994.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1994). The history of school health education in America : 1920 – 1994. Ewha Women's University, Seoul , South Korea , November 28, 1994.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1994). Contemporary school health education. Ewha Women's University, Seoul , South Korea , March 18, 1994.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1994). Wellness is corporate America . Korea University , Seoul , South Korea , March 18, 1994.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1994). Wellness and youth: Wellness as an integral part of outh services. Morale, Well-being, Recreation Personnel Kinser, Okinawa , Japan , march 16, 1994.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1993). Wellness and decision making. Hong Kong Regional Council Senior Wellness Managers, Hong Kong , August 11, 1993.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1993). Leisure, wellness and decision making. Hong Kong Regional Council Recreation personnel, Hong Kong , August 10, 1993.

 

Selected National Presentations (15)

 

• Davis, T. M. and Hensley, L. D. (2005). Leading student tours to China . American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Chicago , IL , April, 14, 2005.

 

• Kelley, M., Clough, E., & Davis, T. M. (2001). Longitudinal trends in sexual behavior and alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use behaviors in college students. American School Health Association, Albuquerque , NM , November 9, 2001. (poster session)

 

• Kelley, M., Clough, E., & Davis, T. M. (2001). Longitudinal trends in sexual health related behaviors in college students. American School Health Association, Albuquerque , NM , November 9, 2001. (poster session)

 

• Davis, T. M. & Hensley, L. D. (1999). Health behaviors of mid-western American college students: a ten-year history, 1990 – 1999. AAHPERD, Boston , April , 1999.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1997). The power to change health behavior. National Education Wellness Seminars. Phoenix , AZ , February 28, 1998.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1997). Healthy schools 2000.. National Education Wellness Seminars. Phoenix , AZ , February 28, 1998.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1997). The power to change health behavior. National Education Wellness Seminars. Phoenix , AZ , February 27, 1998.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1997). Healthy schools 2000.. National Education Wellness Seminars. Phoenix , AZ , February 27, 1998.

 

• Davis, T. M., & Depken, D. (1998). Single-parent family wellness initiative. AAHPERD, Reno , Nevada , April 6, 1998.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1998). Intentional and unintentional injuries. Adolescent Health Symposium, Wichita , KS , February 12, 1998.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1997). The power to change health behavior. National Education Wellness Seminars. Phoenix , AZ , March 7, 1997.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1997). Healthy schools 2000.. National Education Wellness Seminars. Phoenix , AZ , March 6, 1997.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1995). The power to change health behavior. American School Health Association. Milwaukee , WI , October 28, 1995.

 

• Kotecki, J. & Davis, T. M. (1995). A survey of family physicians' opinions and practices related to screening techniques for colorectal cancer (poster session). AAHPERD, Portland , OR , March 31, 1995.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1995). A fiber optic delivery system for health education. AAHPERD, Portland , OR , March 30, 1995.

 

Selected Regional and Out-of-State Presentations (15)

 

• Davis, T. M. (2002). When drug and alcohol use behaviors collide with sexual decision making. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Conference on Human Sexuality and HIV/AIDS/STD Education. Kansas City , Missouri , June 10 and June 12, 2002 .

 

• Davis T. M. (1999). Program management and the comprehensive school health program. Comprehensive Health Education Team Training Conference, Garden City, KS, March 1, 1999.

 

• Davis T. M. (1999). Program management and the comprehensive school health program. Comprehensive Health Education Team Training Conference, Wichita State University , Wichita , KS , February 22, 1999.

 

• Davis T. M. (1998). Program management and the comprehensive school health program. Comprehensive Health Education Team Training Conference, Kansas City Kansas Community College , November, 1998.

 

• Davis T. M. (1995). Resolving grief in children. Wisconsin AHPERD, Stevens Point , WI , October 26, 1995.

 

• Davis T. M. (1995). Resolving grief in children. University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh Adolescent Health Symposium, Oshkosh , WI , February, 4, 1995.

 

• Davis T. M. (1995). Creating healthy environments for youth. University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh Adolescent Health Symposium, Oshkosh , WI , February, 4, 1995.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1994). The power to change health behavior: It isn't will power. New Hampshire School Celebrate Wellness Conference, Waterville Valley , NH , June 30, 1993.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1994). The power to change health behavior: It isn't will power. Mountain Wellness Conference, Bolton , VT , June 29, 1993.

 

• Davis T. M. (1994). Program management and the comprehensive school health program. Comprehensive Health Education Team Training Conference, Mahoney State Park , Nebraska , April 25, 1994.

 

• Davis T. M. (1993). Program management and the comprehensive school health program. Comprehensive Health Education Team Training Conference, Mahoney State Park , Nebraska , November, 9, 1993.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1994). The power to change health behavior: It isn't will power. Tennessee Wellspring Conference, Vanderbilt University , Nashville , TN , June 12, 1993.

 

• Davis T. M. (1993). Program management and the comprehensive school health program. Comprehensive Health Education Team Training Conference, Aurora , Nebraska , February, 1993.

 

• Davis T. M. (1992). Program management and the comprehensive school health program. Comprehensive Health Education Team Training Conference, Aurora , Nebraska , November 12, 1992.

 

• Davis T. M. (1992). Program management and the comprehensive school health program. Comprehensive Health Education Team Training Conference, Aurora , Nebraska , July 13, 1992.

 

Selected State Presentations (15)

 

• Davis . T. M. & Hoerner, C. A. (2003). A family's survival of stroke. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Conference on Neuroscience Care. Iowa City , IA. September 9, 2005.

 

• Davis . T. M. & Hoerner, C. A. (2003). A family's survival of stroke. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Brain Injury Support Group. Iowa City , IA. May 6, 2003.

 

• Davis . T. M. & Hoerner, C. A. (2002). A family's survival of stroke. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Conference on Neuroscience Care. Iowa City , IA. October 16, 2002.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1997). Stress management for single parent. Kellogg Foundation Single Parent Family Health Promotion Conference, August 9, 1997.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1997). Stress management for personal wellness. Lakeshore Wellness Conference, Storm Lake , IA , June 10, 1997.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1997). The power to change health behavior: It isn't will power. Iowa Public Health Association Annual Meeting, keynote presentation, Newton , IA , May 15, 1997.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1996). Hiroshima and the paper cranes. Iowa AHPERD, Des Moines , IA , October 31, 1996.

 

• Davis, T. M. & Gienger G. (1995). A 50-mile run through the Grand Canyon . Lakeshore Wellness Conference, Storm Lake , IA , June 15, 1995.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1995).. Accepting your own mortality: An energizing force in a wellness lifestyle. Lakeshore Wellness Conference, Storm Lake , IA , June 15, 1995.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1995).. Children's grief. Lakeshore Wellness Conference, Storm Lake , IA , June 14, 1995.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1994). Choosing for self – choosing for others. Iowa Youth Governor's Conference, Des Moines , IA , October 31, 1994.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1994). Substance abuse among college students at UNI. Iowa Consortium for Substance Abuse Research and Evaluation. Cedar Falls , IA , October 20, 1994.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1994).. Team building for comprehensive school health programs.. Lakeshore Wellness Conference, Storm Lake , IA , June 12, 1994.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1994). Healthy lifestyles. Waukon Memorial Hospital , Waukon , IA , May 14, 1994.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1993). The power to change health behavior: It isn't will power. Elkader , IA , Community Wellness Day keynote presentation, November 20, 1993.

 

Selected Community Service Presentations (15)

 

• Davis, T. M. (2006). Prostate cancer. UNI Colleges Against Cancer Conference, , Cedar Falls , IA. , December 4, 2006.

 

• Davis, T. M. (2002). Black hawk county family YMCA. Waterloo Rotary Club, February 25, 2002.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1998). Stress management for personal wellness. Retreat for Child Care Providers, Hawkeye Community College , March 7, 1998.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1998). Stress management for personal wellness. UNI Presidential Scholars workshop, February 2, 1998.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1996). The alcohol use patterns of UNI students: Bud light Johnny goes to college. UNI Series on Student Alcohol Use Patterns, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, UNI, December 5, 1996.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1995). Hiroshima and the paper cranes. Black Hawk Elementary School , Waterloo , IA , November, 15, 1995.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1994). Healthy lifestyles for persons with HIV. Hawkeye Community College , Waterloo , IA , April 21, 1994.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1993). Wellness program implementation kick-off. Cedar Valley Hospice staff development training program, Waterloo , IA , September 14, 1993.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1984). Teaching death education. St. Patrick's School In-service Program for Teachers. Cedar Falls , IA , February 1, 1984.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1984). Children and grief. St. Patrick's School PTA. Cedar Falls, IA, January 30, 1984.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1983). Health risk appraisal. Schoitz Hospital Community Education Program, Waterloo , IA , October 27, 1983.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1983). Hospice care. St. Timothy's Church, Hudson , IA , June 5, 1983.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1983). Hospice update. Cedar Falls/Waterloo Unitarian Church, March 13, 1983.

 

• Davis, T. M. (1983). Hospice care. Sartori Medical Explorers, Cedar Falls , IA , March 3, 1983.

 

• Davis , T. M. Hospice care. PEO, Cedar Falls , IA , February 14, 1983.

 
Professional Service

National Professional Service

• Executive Committee, Board of Directors, American Association for Health Education., 2006-2007.

 

• Board of Directors, American Association for Health Education, 2004 – 2007.

 

• Membership Committee, American Association for Health Education, 2003-2006.

 

• Editorial Board, American Journal of Health Education , 1986-1989, 1998-1999.

 

• Awards Committee, American Association for Health Education, 1986-1989, 1993-1996.

 

• Delegate to the AAHPERD Representative Assembly, representing AAHE, 1993, 2005, 2006, 2007.

 

• Iowa representative to the National Network of State Conferences on School Worksite Wellness, Orlando, Florida, October, 1992.

 

• Chairperson, National Network of State Conferences on School Worksite Wellness, 1988-1989.

 

• Chairperson, Central District Applied Strategic Planning Team, AAHPERD, 1987-1988.

 

• Member, National AAHPERD Applied Strategic Planning Team, 1987-1988.

 

District Professional Service

• Vice-President for Health Education, Central District, AHPERD, 1987-1990.

 

• Community Health Education Section Chairperson, Central District AHPERD, 1985-1986.

 

State Professional Service

• Director, Lakeshore Wellness Conference, 1986-1997.

 

• Board of Directors, Iowa Coalition for Comprehensive School Health Education, 1985-1993. (Secretary, 1986-1988)

 

• Chairperson, Iowa AHPERD Awards Committee, 1991-1999.

 

• Iowa Delegate to the AAHPERD Representative Assembly, 1989, 1990, 199.1

 

• President, Iowa AHPERD, 1989-1990.

 

• Editor, Iowa AHPERD Journal , 1987-1989.

 

• Vice-President for Health Education, Iowa AHPERD, 1984-1986.

 

• Vice-President for Health Education, Washington State AHPERD, 1976-1977.

 

University Service

• HPELS Policies and Procedures Committee, 2001-2002.

 

• Chair, School of HPELS General Education Review Committee for Personal Wellness, 1998-1999.

 

• HPELS Scholarship Committee, 1999-2000.

 

• HPELS Tenure/Promotion Standards Revision Committee, 1998.

 

• HPE:LS Integrated Curriculum Committee, 1998.

 

• UNI Student Fee Committee, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998.

 

• Search Committee, Director of University Health Services, 1993-1994.

 

• Search Director, Director of School of HPELS , 1991.

 

• UNI Academic Services Review Committee, 1991 – 1992.

 

• UNI College of Education Senate, 1982 – 1985, (Chairperson, 1983-1984)

 

• UNI Wellness Advisory Committee, UNI College of Education Curriculum Committee, 1980-1983.

 

Community Service

 

• Board of Directors, Black Hawk County Family YMCA, 1987 – 1990, 1998 - 2001 (President, 1999).

 

• Volunteer Director of Education, Cedar Valley Hospice, 1983, 1985.

 

• Board of Directors, Cedar Valley Hospice, 1979 – 1983.

 

• NCA Evaluation, Linn-Mar High School , Marion , IA , December 6 – 8, 1982.

 

• Board of Directors, Black Hawk County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, 1981

Volunteer patient care provider, Cedar Valley Hospice, 1979 – 1986.

 

Honors / Awards

• Teaching Excellence Award, UNI College of Education, 1999.

 

• Honor Award, Iowa AHPERD, awarded, October, 1997.

 

• Honor Award, Central District AHPERD, awarded April 30, 1992.

 

• Health Education Merit Award, Central District AHPERD, awarded, Denver , Colorado , April 1990.

 

• Nominee, Waterloo – Cedar Falls Volunteer-of-the-Year, 1986. Iowa AHPERD Distinguished Service Award.