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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: [email protected]
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.