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CECILIA S. OBENG, Ph.D.

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CURRICULUM VITAE

CONTACT INFORMATION

Work Address: Indiana University Department of Applied Health Science Public Health Building, 116 Bloomington, IN 47405 United States Work phone: (812) 856- 0502 Fax: (812) 855 -3936 E-mail: cobeng@indiana.edu

Home Address: 1111 East Calloway Street Bloomington, IN 47401 United States Home phone :( 812) 824 -1181

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

2002: Ph.D. Indiana University, Bloomington (IUB). Specializations: Early Childhood Development & Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Inclusion, Qualitative Research

1999: M. A. Indiana University, Bloomington Specializations: Culture and Health, Medical Anthropology, Mental Health, Spiritual and Physical Healing

1994: Bachelor of Arts (Honors) University of Ghana, Legon.

Classical History and Civilization & Linguistics

1987: Graduate Diploma in Applied Educational Studies. University

of York, England (United Kingdom). Education

PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

2011: Breastfeeding: Practice and Policy. University College of

London, England (United Kingdom) OTHER CERTIFICATION/TRAININIG 2008: Michigan Model for Health: Certification in Health Education

Teaching/Training PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2010-2012: American School Health Association “Future Leaders Academy”

2010 American Cancer Society (ACS)/ Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) “School Health Education-Higher Education Academy”

2009 American Cancer Society (ACS)/ Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) “School Health Education-Higher Education Academy”

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2010-Present Tenured Associate Professor, Applied Health Science,

Indiana University. 2004-2010 Assistant Professor. Applied Health Science, Indiana

University 2004:2006 Adjunct Assistant Professor of Education (Curriculum &

Instruction), Indiana University. 2002-2003: Lecturer. African Studies Program & Department of

Folklore, Indiana University. 2002-2003: Adjunct Instructor. Early Childhood Program. IVY Tech

State College, Bloomington. 2001-2004: Adjunct Lecturer. School of Education (Curriculum &

Instruction), Indiana University

1999-2000: Curriculum Designer for Sunflower Daycare, Indiana

University. Spring 2000: Internship at Sunflower Day Care, Bloomington.

1995 - 1997: Patient Care. Bloomington Hospital (Convalescent Centre)

1997 (Jan-May): Lead-Teacher for Saturday School. Hoosier Court Nursery,

Indiana University 1997 (summer): Teacher for Elementary-Age Summer School. Hoosier Court,

Indiana University 1997: Part-Time Assistant Teacher. Hoosier Court Nursery,

Indiana University 1996: Tutor in Akan, African Studies Program, Indiana University.

FUNDING

2013 Ghana School–age children Sports/Health Education grant from

US Department of State $216,605 Project Co-Investigator 2013: School of Public Health Partnership Grant with Indiana Black

Breastfeeding Coalition $3,000 for Breastfeeding workshop and Research

2013: School of Public Health International Travel Grant $5,000 for

Children’s Health workshop and breastfeeding research 2012: Centre for Global Change, $1,000.00 support for my

Breastfeeding courses 2010: American Cancer Society (ACS)/ Centers for Disease Control”

& Prevention (CDC), $1,000.00 total support “School Health Education-Higher Education Academy

2009: American Cancer Society (ACS)/ Centers for Disease Control”

& Prevention (CDC), $1,000.00 total support “School Health Education-Higher Education Academy

2008: School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER)

Faculty Research Support Program (IUB) $11,528.79 support for “Injury Prevention among Children”

2008: Indiana University Trustees Teaching Award $2,500.00 for

Outstanding Work in Both Graduate and Undergraduate Teaching.

2007: Summer Faculty Fellowship, Office of the Vice-Provost for

Research. $8,000.00 total support for “Do Pre-School Children Get Enough Health Knowledge in their pre-School Classrooms?”

2006: Indiana University Trustees Teaching Award $2,500.00 for

Outstanding Work in Both Graduate and Undergraduate Teaching.

2006: School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER)

Travel Grant. $750 total support of research in writing “Children’s Health in a Traditional Society.”

2004-2006: African Studies Program Travel Grant for Research

Presentations $900.00 2003-2004: Needs assessment of Monroe County Under-represented

Racial & Ethnic Minorities. $1,700. 00 Direct Cost. Collaborators―Mary Shaw-Perry and Mckyer Lisako Co- funded by Indiana Minority Health Coalition ($500.00)

2003-2005: Collaboration with Samuel Obeng. Book Grant. African

Language Research Project, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne. $20,000.00 support for “Akan Newsreader.”

2004-2013: Educational Consultant. Five College Center for the Study of

World Languages, University of Massachusetts. $4,000.00 2001-2002: American Association of University Women Fellowship.

$15,000.00. 2000-2001: Grant-in-Aid of Dissertation. Indiana University, $1,000.00

support for Doctoral dissertation research.

1999-2001: Foreign Language & Area Studies Fellowship. US

Department of Education (International Education Programs Service) $42,000.00.

NOT FUNDED 2013: Allen Foundation Grant with Terry Curtis and Kathy McCoy

$138,973 in support of our breastfeeding work (Not Funded) 2012: NIH Grant with Brain Dodge $1,170,000 (Not Funded)

2012: MacArthur Grant with Beth Samuelson (IU School of Education)$

$489,959 (Not Funded) 2010 NIH Grant (Integrating Health Education in Children’s Lives: Nutritional and Physical Activity Curriculum with Health Standards

for Preschoolers) $ 1,339,916 2008: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant $95,966.00 (Not

Funded) 2008: American Legion Child Welfare Foundation $32,000.00 (Not Funded)

“Integrating healthful Ideas into Children’s Lives”

2007: Foundation for Child Development, Young Scholars Grant $150,000.00 (Not Funded) Support for “Dental Care Issues among Immigrant Children “. ACADEMIC HONORS& AWARDS

20 10 Distinguish Mentor Award: African Student’s Association

2008: Emerald Literati Network Outstanding Paper Award for the

paper: “Culture and Dental Health among African Immigrant School-Aged children in the United States” Health Education, 34, 343-349

2007 Distinguish Service Award: African Student’s Association 2006 Appreciation Award: African Student’s Association

2003: Nominated for Best Teachers Award. IVY Tech State College,

Bloomington.

RESEARCH INTERESTS 1. Pre-School Children’s Health

2. Lactation Education

3. The Role of the Family in the Development of the Child

4. Immigrant Families’ Health

5. Culture, Care, and Child Health RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS Key: * = Peer-reviewed

Books

1) *Obeng, Cecilia (2009). Children’s Health in a Traditional Society. New York: Nova Biomedical Books.

2) *Obeng, Cecilia (2004) Voices of Affliction. Aspects of Traditional Healing Practices and their Impact on Akan Families in Ghana. Cologne, Germany: Rüdiger Köppe Verlag.

3) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2002) "Home Was Uncomfortable; School Was Hell":

A Confessionalist-Ethnographic Account of Traditional Beliefs and Socio- educational Crises in the Schooling of Ghanaian Rural Girls. New York: Nova Science Publishers Inc.

Edited Volume

4) Obeng, Samuel Gyasi & Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2006). From linguistics to cultural Anthropology: Aspects of language, Culture and Family Issues in Ghana (West Africa). Munich, Germany: Lincom Europa.

Articles in Refereed Journals

5) * Obeng Cecilia and Elena Larson (in press). “ Parents’ motivations and

views on combining breast milk and formula International Journal Child Health Human Development

6) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2013). “Health care seeking avenues of parents of

school-age children with severe health problems in a community in Ghana.” International Journal of Child and Adolescent Health 6, 337- 345

7) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem and Bowman Sean (2013). “Parents’ perspectives on curbing gun violence among children in Indiana” California Journal of Health Promotion 11,15-22

8) * Ray Shahla, Obeng, Cecilia Sem, & Seo Dong-Chung (2012). A study of

eating patterns of Mainstream Americans and those of Newly -Arrived Immigrants Children Enrolled in American Educational Institutions Progress in Education, 29; 171-184

9) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem. and Edwards Adrienne. (2012). “Mothers Shared

Their Experiences on Breastfeeding International Journal Child Health Human Development” 6, 1-5

10) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2012). “Inclusion of Children with Disabilities

in Early Care Education in Ghana” ” International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education 4(2), 50-63

11) Wong, A., Wong, Y. J., & Obeng, C. (2012). An untold story: A

qualitative study of Asian American family strengths. Asian American Journal of Psychology, 3, 286–298. doi: 10.1037/a0025553

12) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2011). Nutritional Health Activities in

Preschool Classrooms Journal of Research in Education 3, 39-48 Republished in Progress in Education, 25;pp. 59-68

13) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2011). “Culture and Alcohol Use among

School Age Children in Ghana” International Electronic Journal of Health Education 14, 59-67

14) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2011). Preschool Teachers’ Views on Health

Education in Early Years. Journal of Research in Education 5, 1-6 15) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2010). Should Gun Safety Be Taught in

Schools? Perspectives of Teachers. Journal of School Health 80,394-398 16) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2010). Injury Prevention Lessons in

Kindergarten Classrooms Progress in Education.18, 217-227 17) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem and James Julie 2010). "Caring for School-

aged Children with Chronic Health Problems: Mothers' Perspective." Journal of Research in Education.4,1-8

18) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2010). A Study of the Experiences of Parents

with Home-Schooled Pre-Adolescence Children with Severe Multiple Health Problems. International Journal of Special Education.25, 80-85

19) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2010). Physical Activity Lessons in

Preschools. Journal of Research in Childhood Education.24, 50-59 20) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2009). Injuries in Preschool Classrooms.

Health Education, 109 (5), 414-423. 21) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2009) Nutritional Activities in Preschool

Classrooms Journal of Research in Education 3, 59-68 22) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2009) Culture, Health, and School

Attendance Among Immigrant Children in the United States. Progress in Education 17, 105-113

23) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2008) Personal Cleanliness Activities in Preschool Classrooms" Early Childhood Education Journal, 36, 93-99

24) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2008) Dental Care issues for Immigrant Pre-

Schoolers. Early Childhood Research & Practice. 25) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem and Vandergriff Alison (2008). Experiences of

Parents with Pre-K to Grade Four Children with Food Allergies International Journal of Special Education, 22, 96-102.

26) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2007). Culture and Dental Health among

African Immigrant School-Aged children in the United States. Health Education, 34, 343-349.

27) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2007). Teacher’s Views on the Teaching of

Children with Disabilities in Ghanaian Classrooms International Journal of Special Education, 22, 96-102.

28) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2007). Address Forms among Akan Families

(Couples) Living in the United States: A Quantitative Study, Issues in Intercultural Communication, 2, 44-60.

29) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2006). Immigrant Families and Childcare

Preferences: Do Immigrants' Cultures Influence Their Childcare Decisions? Early Childhood Education Journal, 34, 237-45.

39.*Obeng, Cecilia Sem and Obeng, Samuel Gyasi (2006) African 30) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2006). Strategies for Implementing a

Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum for Teaching Storytelling in Pre-Schools. Canadian Children: Journal of the Canadian Association for Young Children, 3, 122-28.

31) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2006). “We were victims of our parents’

uncooperative behavior:” Problems Faced by School Dropouts in Rural Ghana. Nordic Journal of African Studies, 15(4), 544-565.

32) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2003). Past Research on Ghana’s Education.

Progress in Education. Vol. 11: 125-140. Republished in Progress in Education, 12, 35-50.

33) *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2003). Poverty and Early Marriage as a

Hindrance to Rural Girls’ Schooling. Progress in Education, 11, 141-160.

Book Chapters Edited by External Reviewers

34.*Obeng, Cecilia and Shivers Adrienne (2013) Memorable Stories about Mothers’ Experiences with Breastfeeding, International Journal Child Health Human Development. 6, 1-5 Republished Food, Nutrition and Eating Behavior in Joav Merrick and Sigal Israeli (ed) Pp. 3-9. NY: Nova Publishers 35*Obeng, Cecilia and Julie James (2012) Mothers’ Perspective on Caring for School-Aged Children With Chronic Health Problems, Journal of Research in Education. 4,1-8 Republished Education Research: Challenges, Training Techniques and Improvements in Benita Montaño and Aaron Chacón (ed) Pp. 3-10. NY: Nova Publishers 36*Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2008). Creating Healthy Eating Stories: A Guide to Pre-school Teachers. In Grotewell and Yanus (ed.) Early Childhood Education. Pp. 3-15. NY: Nova Publishers.

37 *Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2007). Perceptions of Epilepsy in a Family. In. FalolaToyin and Heaton, Matthew (Eds.). HIV/AIDS, Illness and. African Well-Being. Pp. 57-71. Rochester: Rochester University Press

38*Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2007 Attitudes of Families toward their Teenaged School Dropouts and the Impact on the Teenagers. Sunal, C.S.&Mutua, K.. (ed.) Education in Africa. Pp 25-40. Charlotte, N.C.: Information Age Publishing.

39*Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2007) African Immigrants’ Families and the American Educational System. In Falola, Toyin and Afolabi, Niyi (ed.)

40 Obeng, Cecilia Sem& Obeng, Samuel Gyasi (2006 African Immigrant Families’ Views on English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes Held for Newly Arrived Immigrant Children in the United States Elementary and Middle Schools: A Study in Ethnography. In Michael Firming & Patricia R. Brewer (Eds.) Ethnographic Qualitative Research in Education Volume 2. Cambridge: Cambridge Scholars Press.

Book Chapter Included in Volume Edited by S. Obeng & C. Obeng

41.Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2006) Understanding the Akan Family System through Discursive Constructions at Naming Ceremonies. In Obeng, S.G. and Obeng, C.S. (eds.) From Linguistics to Cultural Anthropology: Aspects of Language, Culture and Family Issues in Ghana (West Africa). Pp. 111-120. Munich: Lincom Europa.

Work under Review

Book

42.*Obeng, Cecilia Sem (in review) A Handbook for Integrating Health Activities in Childcare Settings New York: Nova Biomedical Books.

Work in Progress Books

Obeng, Cecilia Sem. Topics in Child Health

Obeng, Cecilia Sem& Obeng, Samuel Gyasi A Qualitative Study of Health Issues in Diverse Cultures RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS Peer Review Competitive Presentation

1. Apiyo Goodwill and Obeng, Cecilia (2013). “Exercise culture among new immigrants from Africa living in the Midwestern United States.” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Conference, Boston, MA, Nov 2 - 6, 2013

2. Emetu, Bobbie and Obeng, Cecilia (2013). “The Coming Out Process Through the Lenses of University Students: What resources are Necessary for GLBT Secondary School Students” Peer-reviewed

research paper presented at the Annual School Health Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC October 9-12, 2013

3. Saccone, Bobbie and Obeng, Cecilia (2013). “Perspectives of International Student’s Food Choices and Eating Patterns in the US: A Phenomenological Study” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 7& 8,2013, Cedarville University 4. Obeng, Cecilia and Emetu, Bobbie (2013). “Immigrant College Students’ Experiences with Their American Physicians” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 7& 8, 2013, Cedarville University

5. Allen, Rebecca and Obeng, Cecilia (2013). “ Undergraduate Students’ Opinions on the Educational System at a Large Division I Institution” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 7& 8, 2013, Cedarville University 6. Singleton, Brady and Obeng, Cecilia (2013). “Army ROTC Experience of College Freshmen and Corresponding Factors Which Embolden them to Become Military Officers” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 7& 8, 2013, Cedarville University

7. Buchanan, Jean-Masse and Obeng, Cecilia (2013). “Student-Athlete’s Family Support System and Its Impact on Their Athletic Careers” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 7& 8, 2013, Cedarville University

8. Daniels, Dennis and Obeng, Cecilia (2013). “Fit to Eat” Eating Patterns among African American College Students” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 7& 8, 2013, Cedarville University

9. Hauser, Jessica and Obeng, Cecilia (2013). “Sex and the Church: What is Really Being Taught?” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 7& 8, 2013, Cedarville University

10. Kilic, Alper and Obeng, Cecilia (2013). “Factors Associated with

Voluntary HIV Testing and Counseling among the Refugee Population Who Are Resettled in the U.S following the abolition of Mandatory HIV Testing” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 7& 8, 2013, Cedarville University

11. White, Mattie and Obeng, Cecilia (2013). “Religion, spirituality and

attitude towards counseling and mental health services among African Americans male college students” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 7& 8, 2013, Cedarville University

12. Emetu, Bobbie and Obeng, Cecilia (2013). “The Coming Out

Experience Among College-aged sexual minorities” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 7& 8, 2013, Cedarville University

13. Reed, Donisha and Obeng, Cecilia (2013). “African American

Women’s Current Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, and Intended Practices towards Breastfeeding” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 7& 8, 2013, Cedarville University

14. Yoon Young, Kim and Obeng, Cecilia (2013). “Utilizing National

Trust Movement for Tourism Resource Preservation in Japan” Peer- reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 7& 8, 2013, Cedarville University

15. Nolting, Tyler and Obeng, Cecilia (2013). “A Teacher to Us All: A

Case Study of How One Person Can Change a Community” Peer- reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 7& 8, 2013, Cedarville University

16. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2012). “Connecting Nutritional and Physical Activity Lessons to the Health Education Standards: Ideas for Early

Childhood Providers” A peer reviewed paper presented at the 86th

Annual School Health Conference. October 12, 2012

17. Obeng, Cecilia (2012). “Parents Motivations and Views on Combining Breast milk and Formula” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 1& 2, 2012, Cedarville University

18. Colman, Laura and Obeng, Cecilia (2012). “Educating Children on

Sexual Assault: A Study of Parents’ Roles” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 1& 2, 2012, Cedarville University

19. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2012). “Positive Attributes that Contribute to

Scaling Up Breastfeeding among African Americans” A peer reviewed research paper presented at Breastfeeding Summit: ROSE/MORE HOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Conference. July 19th - 20th, 2012.

20. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2012). “Immigrants Share their Childcare/Preschool Health-Related Experiences in the US” A peer reviewed research paper presented at the 86th Annual School Health Conference. October 11, 2012

21. Hu, Chengming and Obeng, Cecilia (2012). “The Study of Motivation about Traveling among International College Students t” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 1& 2, 2012, Cedarville University

22. Kim, Hyangmi and Obeng, Cecilia (2012). “Travel During

Pregnancy: Leisure Travel Experience From Pregnant Women” Peer- reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 1& 2, 2012, Cedarville University

23. Larson, Elena and Obeng, Cecilia (2012).“A Qualitative Analysis of Korean International Students’ Alcohol Use at an American University” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 1& 2, 2012, Cedarville University

24. Amoah,Nana Abena Dansowaa and Obeng, Cecilia (2012). “She

looks cute on stage: Ghanaian Women Musician’s Keeping in Shape and Talking Health.” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 1& 2, 2012, Cedarville University

25. Apiyo Goodwill and Obeng, Cecilia (2012). “The exercise culture

among immigrants living in the Midwestern United States” Peer- reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 1& 2, 2012, Cedarville University

26. Zhao, Xueyin and Obeng, Cecilia (2012). “Understanding the suicide determinants among Asian international college students in the US” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 1& 2, 2012, Cedarville University

27. Hauser, Jessica and Obeng, Cecilia (2012). “The Influence of

Religion on Sexual Behaviors: A qualitative study of young adults in the Midwest” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 1& 2, 2012, Cedarville University

28. Brown, Kwesi and Obeng, Cecilia (2012). “Examining the rationale

behind early discontinuation of prescribed medication among individual Africans living in the state of Indiana” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 1& 2, 2012, Cedarville University

29. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2011). “A Comparative Study of Parents and Teachers view on the Teaching of Gun Safety in Schools” A peer reviewed research paper presented at the 85th Annual School Health Conference. October 13, 2011

30. Obeng, Cecilia Sem, Wong Angie, Charity Gichina, and Bowman Sean (2011). “Health Issues Faced by Immigrant College Students in American Higher Education Institutions” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 2 & 3, 2011, Cedarville University

31. Bowman Sean, Obeng, Cecilia Sem, Charity Gichina, and Wong

Angie (2011). “A Study of Home Remedy Medications among Immigrant College Student” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 2 & 3, 2011, Cedarville University

32. Obeng Samuel Gyasi and Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2011). “Gender differences in expressing valence about under-aged children’s association with and possible consumption of alcohol in Ghanaian society” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 4& 5, 20011, Cedarville University

33. Suhaiban Sara and Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2011) “Breaking the

Myths and Encouraging Arab Women to Beat the Cancer Epidemic: An Investigation into Positive Attributes that Encourage Arab Women to Practice Prevention Methods for Cancer” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 2& 3, 2011, Cedarville University

34. Obeng, Cecilia Sem, Edwards Adrienne and Suhaiban Sara

(2011). “Mothers Shared Their Experiences on Breastfeeding” Peer- reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 2& 3, 2011, Cedarville University

35. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2010). “Culture and Alcohol use Among

School Age Children in Ghana” A peer reviewed research paper presented at the 84th Annual School Health Conference. October 14, 2010

36. Obeng, Cecilia Sem and Bowman Sean (2010). “Gun Safety Education in Elementary Schools” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 4& 5, 2010, Cedarville University

37. Bowman Sean and Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2010). “Rural Parent

Strategies to Increase Physical Activities among School-Aged Children” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 4& 5, 2010, Cedarville University

38. Wong Angie and Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2010). “I’ll Take A Bullet For

Her: Strength and Positive Attributes of Asian American Family Systems” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 4& 5, 20010, Cedarville University

39. Charity Gichina and Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2010) “Dental service

utilization by African Immigrant Men in the United States” Peer- reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 4& 5, 2010, Cedarville University

40. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2009). “Should Gun Safety Be Taught to

Children Pre-K- 6? Perspectives’ of Teachers” A peer reviewed research paper presented at the 83rd Annual School Health Conference. October 30, 2009

41. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2009). “Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Care Education in Ghana” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 5& 6, 2009, Cedarville University.

42. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2009). “A Comparative Study of Injuries

Prevention Lessons in Public and Private Elementary Schools” Peer- reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference, June 5&6, 2009, Cedarville University

43. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2009). “A Qualitative Study of Children Health Care in Pictures.” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research in Education Conference, June 5&6, 2009, Cedarville University

44. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2008). Do preschool classrooms provide

enough information about healthy living? A peer reviewed research paper presented at Annual National Association of Education of Young Children Conference. November 8, 2008

45. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2008). “Injury Prevention and Safety Lessons in Kindergarten Classrooms A peer reviewed research paper presented at 82nd Annual School Health Conference. November 13, 2008

46. Obeng, Cecilia Sem, Ray Shahla. Seo Dong-Chung (2008). A study of eating patterns of Mainstream Americans and those of Newly - Arrived Immigrants Children Enrolled in American Educational Institutions. A peer reviewed research paper presented at 82nd Annual School Health Conference. November 13, 2008

47. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2008). “Injury Prevention Lessons in Private

Elementary Schools: A Qualitative Study.” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research in Education Conference, June 8, 2007, Cedarville University

48. Vandergriff, Alison and Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2008). An Analysis of

the Experiences of Parents with Children with Food Allergies Peer- reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and. Qualitative Research in Education Conference, June 8, 2007, Cedarville University

49. Obeng Cecilia Sem and Obeng, Samuel (2008) “Sharing my pain

and burden lessens my stress and brings me some relief.” Therapeutic Discursive Constructions of Mothers Whose Children Have Severe Developmental Deviations Peer-reviewed research paper presented at

the Ethnographic and. Qualitative Research in Education Conference, June 8, 2007, Cedarville University

50. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2007). “Culture, Health, and School

Attendance among Immigrant Children in the United States” A peer reviewed research paper presented at 81st Annual School Health Conference. July 9 - 13, 2007

51. Obeng, Cecilia Sem and Ray, Shahla (2007). “A Study of Eating Patterns of Newly-Arrived Immigrant Children Enrolled in American Educational Institutions.” A peer reviewed research paper presented at 81st Annual School Health Conference. July 9 - 13, 2007

52. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2007). “Dental Care Issues among Immigrant

Pre-Schoolers: A Qualitative Study.” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and. Qualitative Research in Education Conference, June 8, 2007, Cedarville University.

53. Obeng, Cecilia Sem and James, Julie (2007). “Coping Strategies of

Parents with School Age Children with Disabilities.” Peer-reviewed research paper presented at the Ethnographic and. Qualitative Research in Education Conference, June 8, 2007, Cedarville University

54. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2007). ‘Are Immunization Campaign Ads an

Effective Intervention in Increasing Compliance with Childhood Immunizations in Ghana?’ A peer reviewed research paper presented at African Conference. March 30 - April 1, 2007. Austin: University of Texas

55. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2006). “Families and Child Custody Issues in an African Context.” A peer reviewed research paper presented at 68th Annual Conference on Family Relations November 2006.Mineapolis.

56. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2006). “.African Immigrant Families’ Views on

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes Held for Newly Arrived

Immigrant Children in the United States Elementary and Middle Schools: A Study in Ethnography”. A peer reviewed research paper presented at 18th Annual Conference on Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Education. June3 and 4, 2005.Cedarville: Cedarville University

57. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2006). "Immigrant Families and Childcare

Preferences: Do Immigrants' Cultures Influence Their Childcare Decisions?” A peer reviewed research paper presented at 18th Annual Conference on Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Education. June3 and 4, 2005.Cedarville: Cedarville University.

58. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2006). “African Immigrants’ Families and the

American Educational System...” A peer reviewed paper presented at African Conference. March 25-27. Austin: University of Texas.

59. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2005). “Culture and Dental Health among African Immigrant School-Aged children” A peer reviewed research paper presented at African Conference. March 25-27. Austin: University of Texas.

60. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2005). “Dealing with Epilepsy in an Akan

Family.” A peer reviewed research paper presented at African Conference on Health and Illness. March 23-25. Austin: University of Texas.

61. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2005). “I was referred to by something else”

Attitudes of Families toward their Teenaged School Dropouts and the Impact on the Teenagers. A peer reviewed research paper presented at 17th Annual Conference on Ethnographic and Qualitative Research in Education. June3 and 4, 2005.Cedarville: Cedarville University.

Invited Presentations

62. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2009). Should Gun Safety Be Taught in Schools? Teachers’ Perspectives. A Research Presentation to Faculty Staff and Students of The School of Health, Physical Education and

Recreation at Indiana University Bloomington (The Dean's Research Seminars) April 10, 2009

63. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2008). Maternal care issues for minority women. A panel discussion in involving the Boston Women's Health Book Collective (BWHBC), Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth at Monroe County Public Library Bloomington. May 13, 2008.

64. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2007). Culture and Childcare Issues among

Immigrants in United States: A paper Presentation to students and Faculty of Early childhood Department at IVY Tech State College. March 7, 2007.

65. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2005). Teenaged Pregnancy and Low birth Weight: Implications for the Black Child A Guest Lecture Presented to MPH students in the Diversity and Public Health Lecture Series (IUB) February 25, 2005.

66. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2005). “Achievement of African Women.” An International Workshop on African Women. Indiana University. November 12-14, 2005.

67. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2005). Disease Management in an African Society. Workshop on Public Health. Indiana University. November 11, 2005.

68. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2003). Narratives of School Dropouts in Ghana. A paper Presented at the Institute of Global Studies’ Summer Workshop on International Education. Indiana University, Bloomington. July 15, 2003.

69. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2003). Akan Language and Culture. A paper presented at the African Languages Project, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore. July 1-3, 2003.

PEDAGOGICAL PRESENTATIONS

Invited Pedagogical Presentations

70. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2008). The New National Health Education Standard Performance Indicators for preschoolers and elementary children: A workshop paper Presentation at IVY Tech State College. April 5, 2008.

71. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2006). Children Diseases management in an African Society. A Guest Lecture Presented to HPER 519 Contemporary Issues in Health Promotion. November, 2006.

72. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2005). Culture and Health in an African

Society A Guest Lecture Presented to HPER-H 319 Current Issues in Health Promotion. November, 2005

73. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2005). Dealing with Epilepsy in an African Society. A Guest Lecture Presented to HPER H617 Culture and Ethnicity November, 2005.

74. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2004). Ethnographic Methods and Qualitative Research. A Guest Lecture Presented to HPER H494 Research and Evaluation in Health & Safety. November 9, 2004.

75. Obeng, Cecilia Sem (2003). Turning a Dissertation into a Book. A Paper presented to Doctoral Students in Curriculum and Instruction. Indiana University School of Education. October 22, 2003.

76. Obeng, Cecilia (2003). The Notion of Childhood. A paper presented to Children’s’ Folklore Class. Indiana University, Bloomington. May 20, 2003.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS 77. Obeng, Cecilia (2003) From Ignorance to Afflictions: Children’s

Developmental Issues and their Impact on the Akan family. HPER, IUB. October 13, 2003.

78. Obeng, Cecilia (2002) The Exceptional Child. A Paper Presented at IVY Tech State College. April 30, 2002.

79. Obeng, Cecilia (2002) Educational Curriculum and Women in Ghana (Africa). A Paper Presented at Indiana University’s African Studies Program Noon Talk Series. February 29, 2000

ATTENDED PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS Indiana State conference on Infant Mortality November 1, 2013. Indianapolis Conference on the Exceptional Child. Indiana University, Summer 2004. Bloomington. South Central Association for the Education of Young Children (SCAEYC) Meeting. April 23, 2003. Bloomington.

Annual Recognition Celebration of the South Central Association for the Education of Young Children. April 14, 1998.

“A Day with the Bos” A South Central Association for the Education of Young Children & Monroe County Community School Corporation Extended Day program Meeting. October 10, 1998.

Book Club Discussion with Editors and Teachers. South Central Association for the Education of Young Children. October 24, 1998.

IAEYC Conference. Indianapolis Convention Center, Indianapolis. March 27- 28, 1998.

TEACHING INTERESTS Children’s Health Lactation Education Health Education in Pre-schools and Elementary Programs.

Childhood Development, and Atypicality in Children.

COURSES DEVELOPED FOR DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCE

H 150 (Children’s Health Up to Age 5)

H 163 (Children’s Health)

H202 (Children’s Health in Pre-School Programs)

F459 (Families & Atypical Children)

F532 (Human Development II: Ages 6-19),

F550 (Families, Culture and the Atypical Child)

F617 (Seminar in Human Development & Family Studies),

H617 Culture and Health

H304 Healthy Children: Breastfeeding Promotion in Global Communities H504 Breastfeeding: Practice and Policy

COURSE DEVELOPED FOR SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

T580 Introduction to Qualitative Inquiry in Public Health Research

COURSE DEVELOPED FOR COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES(AFRICAN

STUDIES AND FOLKLORE)

F253 Folklore in Education: Multicultural Issues COURSES REVISIONS F347 Human Development II

H514 Health Education in Elementary and Middle Level Schools H150 Pre-school Children’s Health

H202 Children’s Health in Pre-School Programs

H414 Health Education in K-8

COURSES TAUGHT AT SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH (INDIANA

UNIVERSITY)

Undergraduate H 150 (Children’s Health Up to Age 5)

H163 Children’s Health,

H263 Personal Health

F317 Atypical Developmental Issues in Children

F459 Families & Atypical Children

F347 Human Development II,

F444 Field Experience in HDFS

H414 Health Education in K-8,

Graduate F532 Human Development II: Ages 6-19 F546 Issues in Human Development and Family Studies F550 Families, Culture and Atypicality F559 Special Problems in Human Development and Family Studies F598 Non-Thesis Project in HDFS H617 Culture and Health H640 Research in Health Education H740 Research in Health Behavior H741 Readings in Health Behavior

COURSES TAUGHT AT COAS (INDIANA UNIVERSITY)

F253 Folklore in Education: Multicultural Issues,

L232 Africa in the 20th Century

F301 (Advanced Akan)

F302 (Advanced Akan)

COURSES TAUGHT AT IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE, BLOOMINGTON.

ECE 101 Beginnings in Child Development

ECE 102 Reflections on Practice in Early Childhood.

ECE 103 Curriculum in the Early Childhood Classroom.

ECE 105 Child Development Associate Process,

ECE 130 Developmentally Appropriate Practice Guidance in Cultural Context

ECE 230 The Exceptional Child,

ECE 235 Preschool Practicum.

ECE 255 Generalist Practicum (Administrative Practicum Supervision) Ph.D. Committees (Advisory & Dissertation) 2013 Gina Forrest

2013 Zhao, Xueyin 2013 Bobbie E. Emetu

2013 Elena Lynne Larson

2013 Nyawade, Susan Akoth

2012 Alper KILIC

2012 Meagan Shipley,

2012 Wasantha Jayawardene 2012 Nolting, Tyler Marcus 2012 Mattie R. White 2012 Hauser, Jessica 2011 Goodwill Geoffrey Apiyo 2010 Nana Akua Amponsah, University of Texas, Austin 2009. Sean Bowman 2006. Enbal Shachm (2006). Self –Reported Psychological Distress Symptoms

of Individuals Self –Seeking HIV –Related Psychosocial Support in Western Kenya. (Committee Member)

EXTERNAL THESIS REVIEWER

The University of Western Australia Master of Science Committees

Omer Nesrn (2011). “Culture, Health, and the Use of Household Cleaning

Products by African Women” (Committee Chair)

Alex Whitfield (2007). “Teenage Pregnancy and Child Rearing among African Americans in rural Calhoun County, South Carolina” (Project Supervisor)

Akuba Dolphyne (2009). “Ghanaian Women’s Reasons for Practicing

Family Planning” (Committee Chair) Master of Science Student Advisees

Johnson, Kathryn Faith

Cola Thea Duerksen Kelsey McCabe, Chera Amanda Tiawanlyn Gongloe Dabo, Adama Nevitt, Jessica Kathleen Elena Lynne Larson Lisa Weidenbener

Master of Science Student Advisees- Completed

2014

Engel,Caitlin

Hopson Alexandra

Alison Vandergriff

2013

Lisa Petscher

Ashley Thomas

2009

Akuba Dolphyne

Undergraduate Research Advisor

Julius Lee (Summer 2013) Faith-Based Organizations and Childhood Development

Vanessa Assibey-Mensah (Summer 2007) Coping Strategies of parents with children with feeding problems

Workshop Organization

2013 Workshop with Indiana Black Breastfeeding Coalition for

Breastfeeding Research

2013: Workshop Organization for Child Care workers and Early

Elementary School Teachers in Ghana

2008: with Marjie Risen: Workshop Organization for Students, Child Care

workers and Elementary School Teachers “Healthy Kids …Inside & Out!” Workshop at Ivy Tech - Bloomington

2007: Workshop Organization for Students, Child Care workers and Elementary School Teachers Integrating health ideas into children's lives: strategies for educators, a workshop on children’s health Workshop at Indiana University

Workshop Organization for Students

2006: Living with a child with disabilities

2005: Working with Children with Developmental Problems: Perspectives of

Professionals. December 5, 2005.

2005: Raising Children with Developmental Problems: Parents’ Perspectives. October 2005.

2005: The Importance of Breastfeeding to the Health Needs of

Children.

SERVICE ACTIVITIES

Service to the Profession

2009-Present: Chair, American School Health Association (Early Childhood Health Education and Services Council)

2008: Chair Elect, America School Health Association (Early Childhood Health

Education and Services Council)

2008: Secretary, America School Health Association (Early Childhood Health Education and Services Council)

Book Review Editor

Issues in Intercultural Communication

Journal Article Reviewer Reviewer: Maternal and Child Health Journal

Reviewer: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Reviewer: International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion

Reviewer: Journal of School Health

Reviewer: Journal of American Public Health

Reviewer: Journal of Health Education Research

Reviewer: Journal of Disabilities Studies

Reviewer: Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research

Conference Papers Reviewer

Reviewer: American School Health Association Reviewer: African Health

Reviewer: Migration

Reviewer: Popular Cultures in Africa

Conference Panel Chair

2007: Panel Chair, HIV/AIDS and Popular Culture, conference on Popular

Cultures in Africa

2006: Panel Chair, Multiple Diasporas and Pan Africanisms conference on Migration

2005: Panel Chair, Global Capitalism and African Health and Illness

conference on African Health Service to the Department

2013 Member of committee for Applied Health Science Chair Position Search

2011 Chair Applied Health Science Curriculum Council

2011 Member of Applied Health Science Pre-Tenure

and Promotion committee 2008- 12: Curriculum Representative for Program in School Health and Health

Promotion 2008: Member of committee for Centre for Minority Health Director Position

Search 2008: Co- representative, Center for Minority Health

2007: Coordinator for Undergraduate Bulletin for Program in School Health

2006: Member of committee of Minority Health position in Public Health

2006: Member of committee of Epidemiology position in Public Health

2005: Coordinator for Undergraduate Bulletin for Program in School Health

2005: Member of Graduate Admission Committee

2005: Member of Committee for Community and School Health Education

2005: Curriculum Representative for Program in Human Development and

Family Studies

C. Service to the School of Public Health

2012- Present Member of School of Public Health Tenure and Promotion

Committee

2012- Present. Member of School of Public Health Ombudsman 2012 Mentor at School Level for Epidemiology and Biostatistics Department 2011. Member of School of Health Physical Education and Recreation

Executive Dean Search

2011. Member of School of Health Physical Education and Recreation Tenure and Promotion

2011. Member of School of Health Physical Education and Recreation Ombudsman

2011. Member of School of Health Physical Education and Recreation Distributed Education

2011. Alternate Member of School of Health Physical Education and Recreation Academic Council

2010. Member of committee for Public Health Administration Assistant Professor Position Search

2009. Member of Committee to Increase space and upgrade facilities

including labs, offices, classrooms, library, conference rooms, lounges, activity areas, as well as technologies

2008. Member of Committee to promote a sense of community at all

levels within The school that is diverse, engages in civility and actively practices inclusion

2008. Alternate member of Research Council

2007. Member of panel of judges, School of HPER Research

Symposium, poster reviewer for the Department of Applied Health Science, April 4th 2007

2006. Member of Tool & Research group working on the structure of

“T” courses 2005-2007: Member of Teaching & Learning Committee

(c) Service to the University

2013 Member of undergraduate Affairs Committee African Studies

Program 2007–2011 Member of Graduate Affairs Committee African Studies

Program 2010. Member of Office of Women Affairs (OWA’s) Award for

Excellence in Support of Women's Athletics committee 2009. Member of Panel of Judges “Women in Science Conference”

March 6th 2009 2007. Homecoming: Back to your Root, Students Travel, Advisor

2005-2008. Faculty Adviser for the African Students Association

(d) Service to the Community/National

2008-Present. Language Test Developer and proctor. Five College Center for the Study of World Languages. Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

2010-2012. Early Childhood Education, Advisory Board Member (Ivy

Tech Community College Bloomington) 2007– 2012: Child Care Connections, Advisory Board Member (The Salvation

Army, Bloomington) 2003-06. Language Test Developer and Administrator. Five College Center

for the Study of World Languages. Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts- Amherst

2003-05. Early Childhood Professional Standard Portfolio Evaluator for IVY

Tech State College, Bloomington. 2004. Co-Principal Investigator. Indiana Minority Health Coalition Needs

Assessment for Monroe County.

2002. Member, Search Committee for Hoosier Court Nursery Teacher. 1999-2000. Health and Safety Coordinator at Sunflower Daycare (IU).

1999-2000. Curriculum Development and Classroom Arrangement Techniques

Coordinator at Sunflower Daycare (IU). 1999-2000. Organizer of Universal Precaution Training at Sunflower Daycare

(IU) 1995-2004: The Salvation Army (Volunteer for Various Social & Educational

Programs) 1997: Assisted with the Implementation of Evening Care and Saturday

School at Hoosier Court Nursery for IU's Continuing Women's Education.