Dr. Virginia Githiri PO Box 563, Bloomington, IN 47402 (812) 219-0370 vgithiri@indiana.edu EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Behavior 2012 Indiana University, School of Public Health - Bloomington Indiana University, Bloomington Dissertation: Determinants of Physical Activity Intention and Behavior among African American Alumnae Athletes and Non-Athletes Advisor: Dean, Mohammad R. Torabi, PhD Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management 2005 Colleges of Adult and Professional Studies Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana Master of Public Health (MPH) in Public Health Education 2001 School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Department of Applied Health Science Indiana University, Bloomington Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Health Administration 1999 School of Public & Environmental Affairs Indiana University, Bloomington TEACHING EXPERIENCE Visiting Lecturer Present Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University School of Public Health Bloomington Adjunct Professor 2012-2013 Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University School of Public Health Bloomington Associate Instructor 2009-2011 Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University School of Public Health Bloomington Develop course materials including lectures, class activities, and exams to enhance learning; maintain class records, i.e., grading and attendance, student communication and academic assistance via office hours and email. Course: SPH-C 310 Healthcare in Diverse Communities Course: SPH-H 494 Research Methods in Health & Safety Course: SPH-H 366 Community Health Course: SPH-H 311 Human Diseases and Epidemiology Course: SPH-C403 Public Health Program Planning Course: SPH-H 263 Personal Health Course: SPH-H 305 Women s Health
TEACHING EXPERIENCE (Cont. ) Associate Instructor 2003-2004 Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Course: AFRO A150 Survey of the Culture of Black Americans (Service learning discussion sections) Developed course material; prepared learning activities and taught sections; maintained office hours and records. ADDITIONAL TEACHING ACTIVITIES Instructor Summer 2010 Achievers Summer Academy, Office for School and Community Partnerships, Indiana University, Bloomington Course: PSAT & SAT Preparation Developed workshop materials including lesson plans, assignments, and quizzes; taught writing skills to forty Midwestern high school students (grades 10-12) for improvement of their PSAT & SAT performance. Graduate Assistant 2009-2010 Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University, Bloomington Course: HPER-H 318 Drug Use in American Society Maintained class records including grading and attendance; created assignments; developed quiz and exam questions; developed and taught one lecture; student communication and academic assistance. Graduate Assistant Fall 1998 Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Course: HPER-F 460 - Grief in a Family Context Duties: Maintained class records, i.e., grading, attendance; developed and taught two special lectures; helped students at office hours. Undergraduate Teaching Intern Spring 1996 School of Public & Environmental Affairs, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Course: SPEA-V 161 Urban Problems and Solutions Designed learning worksheets for students; led weekly discussion sessions; assisted professor during lecture. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Doctoral Research, Indiana University, Bloomington Determinants of Physical Activity Intention and Behavior among African American Alumnae Athletes and Non-Athletes Research Advisor: Dean Mohammad Torabi 2012 Quantitative study based upon the Theory of Planned Behavior examining determinants of physical activity among African American women athletes and non-athletes (Dissertation research) A Comparative Analysis of Fitness Levels among African American Female Athletes and Non-Athletes Research Advisor: Dr. Gary Sailes 2011 Quantitative web-based survey examining self-reported physical activity behaviors among African American women Dr. Virginia Githiri 2
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (Cont. ) Barriers to Weight Loss Maintenance and P hysical Activity for African American Women Research Advisor: Interim Dean Mohammad Torabi 2010 Qualitative interview study examining reported experiences with weight-loss and weight-loss maintenance among African American women Life after Sport: Participation in Collegiate Athletics and Future Fitness Behavior for African American Women Research Advisor: Dr. Gary Sailes 2009 Qualitative interview study examining current physical activity behaviors among former athlete and non-athlete African American women PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Githiri, V (April 23, 2013). Health Inequities, Social Epidemiology and Community Engaged Research. (Guest Lecture). Epidemiology, School of Public Health Bloomington, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Githiri, V. Mohammad, T. Seo, D. (2012). Barriers to Physical Activity and Weight-Loss Maintenance for African American Women. The Health Education Monograph Series, 29 (1), 64-76. Githiri, V. (April 5, 2012). Lupus, A Daughter s Perspective (Conference Presenter). Indiana Minority Health Conference What you Don t Know Can Kill South Bend, Indiana. Githiri, V (March 5, 2012). Qualitative Research Experience. (Panel Presenter) Research Methods course, HPER, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Githiri, V (November 16, 2011). Women and Physical Activity. (Guest Lecturer) Women s Health course, HPER, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Githiri, V (July 22, 2011). African American Women and Physical Activity. (Guest Lecturer) Personal Health course, HPER, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Githiri, V. (February 24, 2011). Public Health Policies and Minorities: Where Do We Stand? (Guest Lecturer) Public Policy course, SPEA. Githiri, V. (March 18, 2011). Weight Control Issues and Barriers to Physical Activity Affecting Weight Loss Maintenance for African American Women. (Conference Presenter) 25 th Annual National Council of Black Studies Conference, Cincinnati, OH. Githiri, V. (September 10, 2010). BSO Live! Fourth Annual Black Student Orientation. (Program Host and MC) Neal Marshall Black Culture Center, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Githiri, V. (September 13, 2010). Increasing Physical Activity for African American Women in Faith-Based Settings. (Guest Lecturer) International Health Course, HPER. Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Githiri, V. (November 8, 2008). Remembering Our Past, Embracing Our Future. (Keynote Speaker) Hudson Holland Scholars Program 20 th Year Anniversary Banquet, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Githiri, V. (September 20, 2008) Entering the Next Phase of Your Life. (Seminar speaker) Hudson Holland Scholars Program Senior Conference, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Dr. Virginia Githiri 3
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS (Cont. ) Githiri, V. (2008) Economic Survival for African Americans. (Live Radio Interview) WFHB 91.3 & 98.1 FM for the Bring it On public radio show, Bloomington, IN. Githiri, V. (March 24, 2008) Woman Entrepreneurs. (Live Radio Interview) WFHB 91.3 & 98.1 FM for the Bring it On public radio show, Bloomington, IN. Githiri, V. (February 11, 2008) Motivate Yourself. (Seminar Speaker) Hudson Holland Scholars Program, Freshman Conference, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Githiri, V. (March 24, 2007). You are Woman. (Seminar Speaker) Hudson Holland Scholars Program, Young Women Summit, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Githiri, V. (October 27, 2007) Diversity in Careers: Bound for the Workforce. (Seminar Speaker) Hudson Holland Scholars Program, Senior Seminar, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Githiri, V. (September 10, 2005). By His Spirit: The way to a happier, healthier life. (Seminar Keynote Speaker) Christian Women s Fellowship, Indianapolis, IN. Githiri, V. (1999) It s Your Health! Paper presented at the Women s Leadership Conference, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Githiri, V. (1997) The Coronary Epidemic: Coronary Heart Disease Mortality in African Americans. Paper presented at the Black Atlantic Research Conference, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. HONORS AND AWARDS RECEIVED HPER Graduate Fellowship, School of Health, Indiana University, HPER, Bloomington, IN 2011-2012 HPER Office of Minority, Recruitment, Retention and Outreach (OMRRO) Professional Development Grant Award (conference travel support) 2011 School of Health, Physical Education & Recreation Graduate Assistantship, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 2009-2012 Outstanding Undergraduate Director Service Award, Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 2005 African Diaspora Studies (AAAD), Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Outstanding Associate Instructor Award, AAAD, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 2003 Applied Health Science Travel Stipend for Healthy People 2010 Conference, Washington, DC 2000 School of Health, Physical Education & Recreation Graduate Assistantship, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 1998-1999 Dr. Virginia Githiri 4
OTHER EXPERIENCE Project Coordinator EMPOWERED (Enhancing Minority Partnership Opportunities; Working to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Disparities) State Partnership Grant 2010-Present Indiana State Department of Health, Office of Minority Health Coordination, management, and facilitation of the EMPOWERED Program; liaison between the Indiana Office of Minority Health and statewide community partners; preparation and submission of quarterly reports and grant renewal applications to the Department of Health and Human Services. Workshop Presenter/Curriculum Development 2009-2011 Indiana Prevention Resource Center, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Research of specific priority drugs in the State of Indiana; development of workshop materials for these priority drugs including Hallucinogens and Tobacco, and Prescription Medication; workshop presenter for the Hallucinogens seminar to an audience of professionals from various backgrounds and those seeking CEU credit. Academic Advisor 2008-2009 University Division, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Advised more than 500 new, continuing, and transfer undergraduate students to assist them in meeting their academic goals; recommended strategies for success and provide mentoring and encouragement; referred students to various campus and non-campus resources as warranted. Director of Undergraduate Studies 2003-2005 Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Created and taught 2 service learning discussion sections for the A150 survey course; undergraduate curriculum development and assessment; course scheduling; departmental advisor for undergraduate students; Chair of Undergraduate Curriculum Committee; production of marketing materials and successful increase of departmental majors and minors within the department. Academic Specialist in Undergraduate Affairs 2002-2003 Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Provided academic and career advisement for undergraduate students; recruited undergraduate students to take courses, member of the undergraduate curriculum committee. Public Health Intern Summer 2000 US Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women s Health, Washington DC Reviewed and compiled summaries for Breast Cancer Association meetings; fundraising and communication with sponsors for the Young Women s Health Summit; compiled conference summary report for the Young Women s Health Summit. Dr. Virginia Githiri 5
CONFERENCES ATTENDED Indiana Conference on Cultural Competency for Behavioral Healthcare Cultural Inclusion: Making Diversity Work, Indianapolis, IN June 2011 35 th Annual National Council of Black Studies, Cincinnati, OH March 2011 National Conference on Academic Advising, Dallas, TX October 2003 National Conference on Academic Advising, Salt Lake City, UT October 2002 Young Women s Health Summit, Alexandria, VA August 2000 Healthy People 2010 Conference: Partnerships for Health in the New Millennium, Washington, DC January 2000 COMMITTEES HPER Undergraduate Public Health Curriculum Faculty Committee 2011-2012 HPER Budgetary Affairs Committee, Graduate Student Representative 2010-2012 HPER Graduate Student Advisory Council 2009-2011 SERVICE / ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter Executive Board Member, Education Committee Member 2012-Present American Public Health Association 2000-Present Eta Sigma Gamma, National Public Health Honorary, Nu Chapter, Indiana University 2009-Present TEACHING ACTIVITIES S.T.E.M. Mentor (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Indiana University 2012 - Present McNair Scholars Faculty Mentor Indiana University 2012 - Present Dr. Virginia Githiri 6