Jean Henry, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Health Science
Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation and Dance
308I HPER Building
Phone: 479-575-2899
FAX: 479-575-5778
ljhenry@uark.edu
Degrees:
Ph.D., Texas Woman's University, Health Studies
M.A., Michigan State University, Health and Physical Education
B.S., Texas A&M University, Health and Physical Education
Research Interests:
Regin, C., Henry, L.J. (2004-On-going). "Firefighter Cadet Fitness and Wellness." Testing of academy cadets in 3 fire departments in Southern Nevada; Research and programming to address various measures of fitness and wellness (particularly stress), during cadet academy; longitudinal component to track cadets through their careers – focus on stress and cardiovascular disease reduction.
Personius, J., & Henry, L.J. (2006-2007). Utilization of Pre-natal services by Pregnant Teens.” Assessment of level of prenatal care and utilization of community health services by pregnant teens in Clark County; development of a comprehensive guide to prenatal services and parenting resources.
Regin, C., & Henry, L.J. (2007).”The Influence of a Web-based Educational/Informational Program During a Legislative Session.” Testing of an interactive, web-based tracking system of daily wellness-promoting activities of participants. Research questions included testing of targeted motivational messages based on participants’ stage of change.
Thompson-Robinson, M., Bungum, T., & Henry, L.J. (2005-2006). “Assessment of Health Status of Women in Clark County.” Project to assess the health status of women residing in Clark County in order to provide data and information that will be used to develop additional grants for funding; personal focus on senior women.
Regin, C., & Henry, L.J. (2005).”A Pilot Study to Assess the Impact of Enrollment in a Web-based Educational/Informational Program During a Legislative Session.” Development and pilot testing of an interactive, web-based tracking system of daily wellness-promoting activities of participants in the Nevada State Legislature. The project informed revision and development of the tracking system for subsequent implementation in the 2007 Session.
Henry, L.J., & Day, C.H. & (2003). "Perceptions of Culture and Health: Conversations with Latinos in the United States and Costa Rica." Exploration of the attitudes and knowledge of Costa Ricans regarding the relationship between culture and health.
Regin, C., & Henry, L.J. (2002-2005). "Firefighter Wellness." FEMA & City of North Las Vegas; Research and programming to improve the wellness and fitness of firefighters in North Las Vegas; development of on-line portal to gather data and support wellness needs of firefighters.
Michael, S., Henry, L.J., Clark, J., & Spano, C. (2002-2003). "Integrative Health Collaborative: Enhancing Student Potential." A UNLV Planning Initiative Award; Investigates the impact of the practice of four alternative therapies (yoga, meditation, guided imagery, and healing touch) on student academic achievment and retention.
Bendixen, L., Henry, L.J., & Bungum, T. (2002-2004). "Epistemological Beliefs of Seniors Regarding Health Promoting Behaviors"; "Epistemology and Health Locus of Control in Seniors"; "Epistemology and Physical Activity in Seniors". Seminal research regarding the epistemological beliefs of seniors in Southern Nevada.
Bungum, T., Henry, L.J., & Day, C.H. (2002). "Pedestrian Behaviors in Marked Crosswalks: Exploring Pedestrian Safety." Exploring the behaviors of pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
Henry, L.J., & Govett, A. (1999-2001). "Project I.M.P.A.C.T.: Research Toward Improving Multidisciplinary Performance And Collaborative Teamwork, A Delphi Process." UNLV New Investigator Award to explore the application of group learning in the college classroom.
Henry, L.J., & Sanborn, B. (1998). “The Pioneer Project: A longitudinal study of women’s health across the lifespan.” Center for Research on Women's Health, Texas Woman's University.
Henry, L.J. (1998) “Differences in health conceptions among various majors in undergraduate students.” Center for Research on Women's Health, Texas Woman's University.
Henry, L.J. (1996). “Effect of group process training on team effectiveness.” Dissertation research conducted at Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX, Fall semester.
Professional Biography:
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Associate Professor, 1998-2008
Texas Woman's University, Center for Research on Women's Health, Interim Associate Director, Assistant Research Professor, 1997-1998
Texas Woman's University, Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant, 1995-1997
Summer Summits Inc., Executive Director, 1993-1996
North Lake College, Natatorium Director, Physical Fitness Technology Coordinator, 1983-1992
Bexar County Women's Shelter, Community Relations Director, 1982-1983
Southwest Texas State University, Faculty, Swimming and Diving Coach, 1979-1982
Michigan State University, Assistant Swimming Coach, Graduate Teaching Assistant, 1977-1979
Academic Interests and Accomplishments:
Selected as faculty for University Studies Abroad Consortium summer program, Chengdu, China, 2008
UNLV Dept. of Health Promotion 2006 Faculty Excellence in Service Award
UNLV Dept. of Health Promotion 2003 Faculty Excellence in Service Award
Selected as faculty for University Studies Abroad Consortium fall program, Alicante, Spain, 2004
Selected as visiting faculty for University Studies Abroad Consortium summer program, Costa Rica, 2003
Southern Nevada Wellness 2003 Council Continuous Contributions Award
Southern Nevada Wellness Council 2002 "Friends of the Council" Award
UNLV Dept. of Health Promotion 2002 Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award
UNLV Dept. of Health Promotion 2002 Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award
UNLV Dept. of Health Promotion 2002 Faculty Excellence in Service Award
UNLV Dept. of Health Promotion 2001 Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award
UNLV Dept. of Health Promotion 2001 Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award
UNLV Dept. of Health Promotion 2001 Faculty Excellence in Service Award
UNLV College of Education 2001 Outstanding New Faculty Award nominee
UNLV Dept. of Health and Physical Education 2000 Faculty Excellence in Service Award
Phi Kappa Phi
Kappa Delta Pi
Eta Sigma Gamma
UNLV International Studies Programs Faculty Development Award, 1999
Texas Woman's University Outstanding Doctoral Graduate Student
Kitty McGee Outstanding Graduate Scholar Award
Phi Kappa Phi Scholastic Achievement Award
TWU Health Studies Outstanding Doctoral Student
TWU Department of Health Studies Scholarship
Who’s Who in Colleges and Universities
Who’s Who in American Women
Who’s Who in Scuba Diving
National Association of Underwater Instructors Leadership Award
All-American, Swimming, Texas A&M University
All-Region, Volleyball, Texas A&M University
Summa Cum Laude, Texas A&M; 3.99 GPA, Michigan State; 4.0 GPA Texas Woman’s University
Publications/Presentations:
Henry, L.J., & Ginn, G.O. (2008, in revision). Violence in the workplace. Chapter in Leadership and Nursing Care Management (4th ed.), Diane Huber, Ed. Philadelphia, PA: W.B. Saunders.
McNab, W., & Henry, L.J. (2006). Human Sexual Desire Disorder: Do We Have A Problem?” The Health Educator, Fall 2006.
McNab, W., & Henry, L.J. (2005). Reducing the fears of addressing sexual dysfunctions. American Journal of Health Education, 36(6), 373-376.
Henry, L.J., McNab, W., & Coker, K.J. (2005). The school counselor: An essential partner in today’s coordinated school health climate. Guidance & Counseling, 20(3/4).
Henry, L.J., & Ginn, G.O. (2005). Violence in the workplace. Chapter in Leadership and Nursing Care Management (3rd ed.), Diane Huber, Ed. Philadelphia, PA: W.B. Saunders.
Bungum, T., Day, C., & Henry, L.J. (2005). The association of distraction and caution displayed among pedestrians at a lighted crosswalk. Journal of Community Health, July 2005
McNab, W., Henry, L.J., Goldsmith, M., & Day, C. (2004). Enforcing the Code of Ethics in Health Education: A Prescription for Compliance. American Journal of Health Education, 35, 312-315.
Mcnab, W., & Henry, L.J. (2004) Breaking up is hard to do. American Journal of Health Education, 35, 363-365.
Day, C., Hawkins, A., & Henry, L.J. (2003). Linking health promotion, health educators, and medicine: A prescription for success. Legal Medicine 2003.
Henry, L.J., & McNab, W.L. (2003) Forever young: Health aspects of sexuality and aging. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, 23(4), 57-74.
Ginn, L.J., & Henry, L.J. (2003). Wellness Programs in the Context of Strategic Human Resource Management. Hospital Topics, Spring/Summer 2003, 23-28.
McNab, L.J., & Henry, L.J. (2003). Answering questions students and adults ask about the Wonderful World of Sexuality. The Health Educator, 35(2), 109-112.
Henry, L.J. (2002). Conscious Planning for Effective Classroom Teams. American Journal of Health Education,33(5), 310-313.
Henry, L.J., & Ginn, G.O. (2002). Violence Prevention in Health Care Organizations within a TQM Framework. Journal of Nursing Administration 32(9), 479-486.
Ginn, G.O., & Henry, L.J. (2002). Addressing workplace violence from a health management perspective. SAM Advanced Management Journal, 67(4), 4-10.
McNab, W., Henry, L.J., & Papenfuss, R. (2002). Dealing with the blues, boredom, and depression of colleagues in the Health Education profession. The Health Educator, 34(1), 27-29.
Ginn, G.O., & Henry, L.J. (2001). Health promotion and wellness programs as a generalized investment in human capital. International Electronic Journal of Health Promotion, Vol. 4, pp. 323-329.
McNab, W.L., & Henry, L.J. (2001). Mirror, mirror, on the wall: Is your personality healthy after all? American Journal of Health Education, 22(5), 310-312.
Henry, L.J. (1999). Raising Our Athletic Daughters, A Book Review. Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 8(1), 117-120.
Henry, L.J. (1999) The effect of group process training on group effectiveness. International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 2(4), 183-347.
Henry, L.J. & McNab, W. (1999) Recognizing and Reducing Personal Stress. 1999 Teaching Techniques Booklet. Kent, OH: Health Education Section, American School Health Association
McNab, W., & Henry, L.J. (1999). "Practicing Practical Skills to Reduce Violence in Youth." 1999 Teaching Techniques Booklet. Kent, OH: Health Education Section, American School Health Association
Henry, L.J., Sanborn, C. F., & Schell, L. A. (1997). Longitudinal Multidisciplinary Research at the Center for Research on Women’s Health. Organizational Statements: Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Scientific Advisory Meeting: Multidisciplinary Reassert in Women’s Health. Society for the Advancement of Women’s Health Research, Washington, D.C.
Henry, L.J. (1996). “Promoting exercise behaviors in older adults.” The Eta Sigma Gamma Monograph Series, 14(2), 38-42
Grants:
Personius, J., & Henry, L.J. (2006-2007). Access to Reproductive Health Services for Low-SES Pregnant/Parenting Teens in Clark County: A Comprehensive Needs Assessment. Assessment of level of prenatal care and utilization of community health services by pregnant teens in Clark County; development of a comprehensive guide to prenatal services and parenting resources. $29,000, Grant Funded.
Thompson-Robinson, M., Bungum, T., & Henry, L.J. (2005-2006). “Assessment of Health Status of Women in Clark County.” The goal of this project is to assess the health status of women residing in Clark County in order to provide data and information that will be used to develop additional grants for funding. $15,500, Grand Funded.
Regin, C., Henry, L.J. (2005).”A Pilot Study to Assess the Impact of Enrollment in a Web-based Educational/Informational Program During a Legislative Session.” Development and pilot testing of an interactive, web-based tracking system of daily wellness-promoting activities of participants. The tracking system continues to undergo revision and development as it is informed through subsequent research project;research to be repeated in 2007 Session. $5,000, Grant Funded.
Henry, L.J., Michael, S., Clark, J. & Spano, C. (2002). Integrative Health Collaborative. A UNLV Planning Initiative Award to promote life management skills in college students through instruction in yoga, meditation, guided imagery, and healing touch. $29,900, Grant Funded
Regin, C., & Henry, L.J. (2002-2004). Fitness & Wellness Initiative, North Las Vegas Firefighters/FEMA. A grant to develop and implement a fitness/wellness program specific to the needs of firefighters, and to train personal peer trainers within the fire service. $100,002, Grant Funded.
Henry, L.J., & Padilla, J. (2002-2006). "Community Partnership for Active Seniors: Active for Life." A Robert Woods Johnson Foundation grant to promote activity in sedentary seniors; formation of a community collaborative to deliver the grant program. $1.2 million, Grant Finalist, not funded.
Henry, L.J. (2000). "Southern Nevada Wellness Initiative." A UNLV Planning Initiative Award to design and implement, in collaboration with the Southern Nevada Wellness Council, a worksite health workshop series, a worksite health promotion award, and a community health promotion award recognition process. $23,620, Grant Funded
Nevada Service Learning Partnership, (2000). Community, Higher Education, School Partnership (CHESP). Member of a writing team on a national program grant. PI, Deborah Loesch-Griffin, Community Chest, Carson City, NV. Corporation for National Service, $1,000,000, Grant funded. (Approx. $50,000 to be directed to Southern Nevada for Service Learning programs and partnerships.)
Henry, L.J. (2000). Worksite Health Promotion in Southern Nevada, School to Careers Educator Externship, $750, Grant funded.
Henry, L.J. (2000). Leadership for the New Millennium: A Faculty/Student Interaction Approach. FIPSE, U.S. Dept. of Education, $226,900, not funded.
"L.E.A.P. (Leadership through Experiential Activities Program)." A SITE grant proposal to train students to assume leadership positions in offering experiential programs on the UNLV campus; Henry, L.J., & Taylor, M., Contribution=50%; 2000/2001; $4,988
Spano, C. , et.al. (2000). "Combating Violent Crimes Against Women on Campus." Member of a writing team on a federal grant. PI, Connie Spano, UNLV Jean Nidecht Women's Center. US Dept. of Justice, $200,000, not funded.
Henry, L. J., (1999). "Play with a Purpose, Games with a Cause! Experiential Challenge Fest & Leadership Training", UNLV Alumni Association Student-Centered Projects Application. $5,000.00, not funded.
Henry, L.J. (1999). "Spanish Language Study in Costa Rica." An International Programs Faculty Development grant. $2,190, Grant funded.
Henry, L.J., & Regin, C. (1999). "Health Promotion Consortium Project." A UNLV Planning Initiative Award Proposal. $4,650, Grant funded.
Henry, L.J. (1999). "HP3: The Health Promotion Priorities Project." UNLV SITE Grant. $3,460, Grant funded.
Henry, L.J., & Govett, A. (1999). "Project I.M.P.A.C.T.: Research Toward Improving Multidisciplinary Performance And Collaborative Teamwork." UNLV New Investigator Award. $9,817, Grant funded.
Henry, L.J., (1999). "Schools to Careers Curriculum Development Project: Managed health care." UNLV Schools to Careers Program. $3,100, Grant funded.
Henry, L.J., (1999). "Schools to Careers Curriculum Development Project: Collaborative Learning." UNLV Schools to Careers Program. $2,400, Grant funded.
Henry, L.J., (1999). "Schools to Careers Educator Externship: The Health Educator in Managed Care." UNLV Schools to Careers Program. $2,000, Grant funded.
Goode, S., Meeuwsen, H., Ward, S., & Henry, J. (1998) "Project Leadership: Preparing Women Leaders for the 21st Century." $20,000. Grant funded.
"Effect of Exercise and Calcium on the Growing Bone." (1998). As part of a grant development team for TWU Center for Research on Women's Health; NIH R01 grant titled, I was responsible for the research and writing of the significance and rationale section of the grant. 4-year grant, $495,342. Grant funded.
Henry, L.J. (1995). “Strengthening collaboration and social-support skills in at-risk youth; Ropes course renovation” grant for Summer Summits, Inc., non-profit. The Jones Foundation, Mansfield, TX: ($31,600) Grant funded.
Starting Over, Inc. (1995). “Ropes course programming to strengthen self-esteem in recovering women” Portion of a grant written on behalf of Summer Summits, Inc. in collaboration with Starting Over, Inc.,& nonprofit organizations. Grant funded.
Henry, L.J. (1994). “Ropes course renewal and renovation.” Grant for Summer Summits, Inc., non-profit. ($14,800) Grant not funded.
Henry, L.J. (1994). “Promoting the future success of our youth: Use of experiential programs to enhance self-esteem, collaboration, cooperation, trust, respect for others, and interdependence.” Grant for Summer Summits, Inc., non-profit. Tides Foundation, San Francisco, CA: $10,000, Grant not funded.