Areas of Expertise
Education
Master of Science in Health - Health Promotion/Health Education, 12/95
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Bachelor of Arts – Economics, 5/92
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
CHES Certified (Certified Health Education Specialist) 1995-2002
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Whitehall, PA
Biography
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Visiting Instructor / Adjunct Faculty Member 1/11- current
Department of Public Health, Brooks College of Health, University of North Florida
Adjunct Professor:
Undergraduate “Planning and Evaluating Health Programs”
Undergraduate "Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention"
Undergraduate “Community and Personal Health”
Undergraduate “Foundations of Health Science Research”
Undergraduate “Evaluation of Health Programs”
Undergraduate “Medical Terminology”
Graduate “Health Promotion/Education Strategies”
Lecturer and Discussion Leader:
Graduate “Evaluation of Health Promotion/Education Programs”
Graduate “Human Health Behavior” (Health Promotion / Health Education Theory)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant/Grant Writing Consultant, 5/10 – 6/10
Department of Public Health, Brooks College of Health, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Research Consultant, 6/02 – 12/02
Center for Drug Prevention and Health Promotion, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Research Coordinator, 7/94 – 6/02
Center for Drug Prevention and Health Promotion, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Awards
University of North Florida Scholarship Award for Outstanding Potential in Health Education.
University of North Florida Award for Academic Excellence in a Graduate Program.
Grants and Contracts Awarded
Werch, C. E., Pappas, D. M., & Chally, P. S. (1998-2000).
Tailored Stage and Social Norm Prevention Strategies for First Year Residential University Students. Department of Education, Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities National Program. Funded for a two-year period at $247,122. Research Coordinator 1998-2000.
Publications & Presentations
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Werch, C. E., Moore, M. J., DiClemente, C. C., Owen, D. M., Jobli, E., & Carlson, J. M. (2005). Single vs. multiple drug prevention: Is more always better? A pilot study. Substance Use & Misuse, 40 (8), 1085-1101.
Werch, Chudley E., Moore, Michele J., DiClemente, Carlo C., Owen, Deborah M., Jobli, Edessa, & Bledsoe, Rhonda (2003). A Sport-based intervention for preventing alcohol use and promoting physical activity among adolescents. Journal of School Health, 73 (10), 380-388.
Werch, Chudley E., Owen, Deborah M., Carlson, Joan M., Moore, Michele J., DiClemente, Carlo C., & Edgemon, Patricia. (2003). One-year follow-up results of the STARS for Families alcohol prevention program. Health Education Research:Theory and Practice, 18 (1), 74-87.
Werch, Chudley E., & Owen, Deborah M. (2003). Effectos iatrogenicos de los programas de prevencion de alcohol y drogas. Revista Peruana De Drogoddependencias, 1(1), 11-34. Originally published in:Werch, Chudley E., & Owen, Deborah M. (2002) Iatrogenic effects of alcohol and drug prevention programs. Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 63(5), 581-590.
Werch, Chudley E., Carlson, Joan M., Pappas, Deborah M., Edgemon, Patricia, and DiClemente, Carlo C. (2002). A brief alcohol preventive intervention for student athletes. The Prevention Researcher, 9 (3), 4-5.
Werch, Chudley E., Owen, Deborah M., Carlson, Joan M., DiClemente, Carlo C., & Carbonari, Joseph P. (2001). Effects of a stage-based alcohol preventive intervention for inner-city youth. Journal of Drug Education, 31 (2), 123-138.
Carlson, Joan M., Moore, Michele J., Pappas, Deborah M., Werch, Chudley E., Edgemon, Patricia, and Watts, Graham. (2000). A pilot-intervention to increase parent-child communication about alcohol avoidance. Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 45 (2), 59-70.
Werch, Chudley E., Carlson, Joan M., Pappas, Deborah M., Edgemon, Patricia, Watts, Graham, and DiClemente, Carlo C. (2000). Effects of a Brief Alcohol Preventive Intervention for Youth Attending School Sports Physical Examinations. Substance Use & Misuse, 35 (3), 421-432.
Werch, Chudley E., Pappas, Deborah M., Carlson, Joan M., DiClemente, Carlo C., and Carbonari, Joseph P. (2000). Evaluation of a Brief Alcohol Prevention Program for Urban School Youth. American Journal of Health Behavior, 24 (2), 120-131.
Werch, Chudley E., Pappas, Deborah M., Carlson, Joan M., DiClemente, Carlo C., Chally, Pamela S., & Sinder, Jacqueline A. (2000). Results of a social norm intervention to prevent binge drinking among first year residential college students. Journal of American College Health, 49 (2), 85-92.
Werch, Chudley E., Pappas, Deborah M., Carlson, Joan M., and DiClemente, Carlo C. (1999). Six Month Outcomes of an Alcohol Prevention Program for Inner-City Youth. American Journal of Health Promotion, 13 (4), 237-240.
Pappas, Deborah M., Werch, Chudley E., and Carlson, Joan M. (1998). Recruitment and Retention in an Alcohol Prevention Program at Two Inner-city Middle Schools. Journal of School Health, 68 (6), 231-236.
Werch, Chudley E., Pappas, Deborah M., Carlson, Joan M., and DiClemente, Carlo C.(1998). Short and Long-term Effects of a Prevention Program to Reduce Alcohol Consumption. Substance Use & Misuse, 33 (11), 2303-2321.
Werch, Chudley E., Carlson, Joan M., Pappas, Deborah M., Dunn, Michael, and Williams, Teresa (1997). Risk Factors Related to Urban Youth Stage of Alcohol Initiation. American Journal of Health Behavior, 21 (5), 377-387.
Werch, Chudley E., Carlson, Joan M., Pappas, Deborah M., and DiClemente, Carlo (1996). Brief Nurse Consultations for Preventing Alcohol Use Among Urban School Youth. Journal of School Health, 66 (9), 335-338.
Werch, Chudley E., Pappas, Deborah M., and Castellon-Vogel, Eduardo A. (1996). Drug Use Prevention Efforts at Colleges and Universities in the United States. Substance Use & Misuse, 31 (1), 65-80.
Werch, Chudley E., Lepper, Julie M., Pappas, Deborah M., and Castellon-Vogel, Eduardo A. (1994). Use of Theoretical Models in Drug Prevention Programs. Journal of College Student Development, 35 (5), 359-363.
REFEREED NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Bledsoe, R. L., Werch, C. E., Owen, D. M., Jobli, E. C., Carlson, J. M., & Moore, M. J. (2002, November). Relationship between health behaviors and alcohol use among adolescents. American Public Health Association 130th National Convention, Philadelphia, PA.
Jobli, E. C., Werch, C. E., Moore, M. J., & Owen, D. M. (2002, November). Assessing self-reports of alcohol use using two questionnaire formats. American Public Health Association 130th National Convention, Philadelphia, PA.
Jobli, E. C., Werch, C. E., Moore, M. J., Owen, D. M., & Carlson, J. M. (2002, November). Specific alcohol beverage use among middle school use. American Public Health Association 130th National Convention, Philadelphia, PA.
Werch, C. E., Moore, M. J., DiClemente, C. C., Owen, D. M., Carlson, J. M., & Jobli, E. C. (2002, November). Comparing the efficacy of single and multiple drugs prevention. American Public Health Association 130th National Convention, Philadelphia, PA.
Moore, M. J., Owen, D. M., Werch, C. E, & Jobli, E. C. (2002, October). Sports participation and substance abuse among 8th grade middle school youth. American School Health Association National Convention, Charlotte, N.C.
Carlson, J. M., Werch, C. E., Owen, D. M., Moore, M. J., & Jobli, E. C. (2002, March). Alcohol, physical fighting and weapon-carrying among middle school youth. The American Academy of Health Behavior 2nd Annual Scientific Meeting, Napa Valley, CA.
Carlson, J. M., Werch, C. E., Owen, D. M., Moore, M. J., Kolomeyer, I., Jobli, E., Provencher, L., & Chally, P. S. (2001, October). Recruitment and retention in a longitudinal study to prevent binge drinking among residential college students. American Public Health Association 129th National Convention, Atlanta, GA.
Moore, M. J., Werch, C. E., Carlson, J. M., & Owen, D. M. (2001, October). Results of a two year intervention to prevent binge drinking among university students. American Public Health Association 129th National Convention, Atlanta, GA.
Moore, M. J., Werch, C. E., Carlson, J. M., & Owen, D. M. (2001, July). Results of a tailored intervention to prevent binge drinking among university students. XVIIth World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education, Paris, France.
Moore, M. J., Werch, C. E., Pappas, D. M., & Carlson, J. M. (2000, September). Factors associated with heavy drinking among first year university students. Inaugural Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Health Behavior, Santa Fe, NM.
