Vita
JENNIFER J. JANOUSEK
Concordia University, Nebraska
Health and Human Performance Department
800 North Columbia, Seward, NE 68434
(402)643-7205 ~ Jen.Janousek@cune.edu
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. in Public Health
June 2010
Specialization: Community Health
Dissertation Research Area: Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
Walden University – Baltimore, Maryland
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Master of Science in Health, Physical Education, & Recreation
Specialization: Heath Education
December 2002
Thesis Research Area: Service Learning in the Classroom
University of Nebraska – Omaha, Nebraska
GPA: 3.8/4.0
Bachelor of Science
Majors: Exercise Science and Psychology
Nebraska Wesleyan University – Lincoln, Nebraska
GPA: 3.5/4.0
December 1998
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Department Chair and Assistant Professor of Health and Human
Performance and Associate Program Director for Masters of Public Health,
January 2001- present
Concordia University – Seward, Nebraska
 Develop and implement courses designed to prepare undergraduate and
graduate students to receive a degree in Health Education and Promotion,
Teaching Endorsements in Health and/or Physical Education, Exercise
Science, Health and Human Performance majors, and Masters of Public
Health
 Develop course syllabi and lesson plans
 Creator and Advisor of Phi Epsilon Kappa Honorary
 Lead student mission teams serving in health education to Guatemala
yearly
 Participate in committee work and other academic responsibilities
including:
o Serve on search committees for fellow colleagues and
advancement in rank committees
o Member of Center for Rural and Small Town Ministries
o Academic advisor to 30+ advisees majoring in Exercise Science,
Community Health, Fitness Studies and/or Sport Studies
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Meet with prospective students
Write letters of recommendation for students
Serve as Data Management Tracker for the department
Attend conferences such as Public Health of Nebraska and
American Public Health Association
o Lead pre-game devotions for the women’s basketball team
o Help with the student “Brake for Breakfast” every year
o Former member of Undergraduate Council
o Serve on the MAPP committee for Four Corners Health
Department
Integrate lectures, videos, Power Point presentations, in-class discussions,
experiential activities, group projects, guest speakers, field trips, and
student presentations into the curriculum
Instructed the following courses:
o HHP 100: Lifetime Wellness
o HHP 162: Water Fitness
o HHP 164: Cross Training
o HHP 168: Aerobics
o HHP 181: Elements of Health
o HHP 182: First Aid and CPR
o HHP 268: Programs in Health and Fitness
o HHP 281: Topics in Drug Education
o HHP 284: Topics in Stress Management
o HHP 285: Topics in Nutrition
o HHP 288: Topics in Health and Aging
o HHP/PSY 290: Health Psychology
o HHP/GERO 401/501: Health and Aging
o BIO 444: Nutrition
Oversee a department of 4 full-time faculty members and 15+ part-time
and adjunct instructors
Involved with assessment at both the undergraduate and graduate level
Developed curriculum and assessment map for the new masters of public
health program
Organized and implemented the “Resources, Response, Recovery of Rural
Nebraska” workshop in coordination with Four Corners Health
Adjunct Professor in Health and Human Performance
Nebraska Wesleyan University – Lincoln, Nebraska
January 1999-May 2002
 Developed course syllabus and lesson plans
 Instructed the following courses:
o HHP 041: Aerobics
o HHP 064: Cross Training
Adjunct Professor in the Continuing Education Program
Southeast Community College – Lincoln, Nebraska
March 2000-August 2002
 Created health courses to offer to the community of Lincoln
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Developed description of each course and lesson plans
Instructed the following courses:
o Learn to Run a 5K in Eight Weeks
o Power Walking
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Assistant Director of the Weary Center/Director of Intramurals
Nebraska Wesleyan University – Lincoln, Nebraska January 1999-January 2002
 Implemented special fitness programs and events for students, staff, and
faculty
 Taught American Red Cross CPR/First Aid to all student employees
 Updated and maintained emergency procedures and risk management
issues
 Coordinated, implemented, and evaluated a comprehensive intramural
program
 Supervised a student staff of twelve plus an additional 30 officials
 Trained and oversaw the open recreation/pool student employment
program
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/HONORS/CERTIFICATIONS:
 Member of American Public Health Association
 Member of Nebraska Association of Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance (NAHPERD)
 Past Vice President in Recreation for the Nebraska Association of Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NAHPERD)
 Member of Phi Epsilon Kappa Honorary
 Certified Instructor for the American Red Cross
 Psychological First Aid Training Certification by Region V
 Leadership Education and Development Retreat Facilitator
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
 Present to local churches about the Guatemala Mission Trip
 “1+1=3 The Benefit of Partnerships” with Bill Sloup at NAHPERD
conference
 “The New Pyramid: MyPlate” to the Concordia Operation Personnel and
Staff
 “New”trition Presentation for faculty lunch and learn and local community
groups
 Health Education and Disease Transmission Training to Health Workers
in Guatemala
 CPR and First Aid Training Opportunities for Faculty/Staff at Concordia