Melody Madlem, Ph.D., CHES Professor of Public Health Email: madlemm@cwu.edu

Education

• Ph.D. Education (Community Health), Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 1993
• M.S. Ed. Guidance and Counseling, Eastern Illinois University, 1985
• B.A. Psychology, Eastern Illinois University, 1984.

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Experience

• Central Washington University, 1999 to present

  • Program Director; Health Programs, 2007
  • Professor of Community/Public Health, 2007
  • Associate Professor of Communiy/Public Health, 2001
  • Assistant Professor of Community/Public Health, 1999

   

  • Baylor University, 1994-1999

    • Assistant Professor of Health Education

     

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    Affiliations

    • American Public Health Association
    • Washington State Public Health Association
    • Eta Sigma gamma
    • Society of Public Health Education
    • International Union of Health Promotion and Education

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    Publications

    Refereed Publications

    • Bridges, K., & Madlem, M.  (2007).  Yoga, physical education, and self-esteem:  Off the court and onto the mat for self-esteem.   California Journal of Health Promotion  (Currently under review.)
      
    • Madlem, M., Booth, C., & Goodloe, N.  (2004).  Utilizing a coalition model to address clean air:  One school’s moldy debate. The Community Psychologist, 37, 4, 7-9.
      
    • Masberg, B., Chase, D., & Madlem, M.  (2004).  Delphi study of training and education needed in the tourism industry in Washington state.  Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism, 2(2), 1-22.
    • Madlem, M. et.al. (2003). The Latina Project: Adolescent and Parent Perceptions of Successful Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs.  California Journal of Health Promotion, (1)2
    • Torbert, T. & Madlem, M.  (1999).  Genetic science and reproductive technologies:  Seminary student attitudes, American Public Health Association 127th Annual Meeting and Exposition Abstracts (pp. 299-300). 
    • Madlem, M.S.  (1997).  Relationships with alcohol:  Utilizing storytelling with resistant youth.  Journal of Health Education, 28(6), 381-383.

    • Madlem, M., Goodloe, N., & Stauber, D.  (1995).  Stress Management, WRS Group, Waco, TX.
      
    • Madlem, M.  (1993).  An investigation of factors relating to alcohol knowledge and usage by adolescents from rural and smaller urban areas in southern Illinois:  A secondary analysis.  Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.

    • Madlem, M.  (1992).  Issues and trends surrounding rural adolescent substance abuse.  Prevention Forum, Spring, 1992, 1-9.

    Articles Submitted

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    Research Interests

    • Spirituality
    • Women's Health
    • Professional Preparation
    • Managing Stress

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    Courses Taught

    Health Education (HED)

    • HED 101 Health Essentials
    • HED 209 Consumer Health
    • HED 230 Foundations of Health
    • HED 321 Health Aspects of HIV/AIDS
    • HED 340 Technological Applications on HED
    • HED 370 Current Trends: Reducing Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
    • HED 387 Stress Management
    • HED 410 Community Health
    • HED 412 Health Aspects of Aging
    • HED 440 Social Marketing
    • HED 442 Field Work and Experience in HED
    • HED 445 Professionalism
    • HED 450 Community Organization
    • HED 460 Controversial Issues
    • HED 471 Planning I
    • HED 472 Planning II
    • HED 475 Health Administration
    • HED 490 Cooperative Education
    • HED 496 Independent Study
    • HHPR 580 PE Grant-Writing
    • HED 596 Graduate Independent Study
    • HHPR 700 Thesis
    • On-Line Course Lecture

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    Websites

    • CWU
    • CDC
    • NIH
    • Washington State Department of Health
    • Washington State Public Health Association

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