Elise K Eifert EDUCATION: Ph.D in Public Health Education University of North Carolina at Greensboro December 2014 Graduate Certificate of Gerontology University of North Carolina at Greensboro December 2014 M.S in Health Promotion Indiana University at Bloomington December 2005 B.S in Health Education Southern Illinois University at Carbondale May 2004 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Gerontology Graduate Coordinator & Assistant Professor University of North Carolina at Greensboro- Greensboro, NC August 2017 - present Director of Graduate Studies August 2017 – present Gerontology Program, Department of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Assistant Professor (Tenure Track Appointment) Florida Atlantic University- Boca Raton, FL Health Educator Alvin A Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center- Ft Myers, FL January 2015 - August 2017 April 2006 – July 2010 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: Assistant Professor January 2015 - August 2017 Department of Exercise Science & Health Promotion, Florida Atlantic University Research Agenda: How individuals transition from their current role into the family caregiver role and how that transition effects identity and the use of home and community based services Dissertation May 2013 – December 2015 “Measuring Caregiver Identity- Scale Development and Validation”, Department of Public Health Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Research Assistant January 2012 – May 2013 “Evaluation of a Functional Fitness Program on Quality of Life in Adult Day Centers in North Carolina”, Department of Public Health Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Elise K Eifert, PhD, CHES Project Coordinator August 2011- May 2012 “Evaluation of a City Parks and Recreation Senior Programming”, Be Active North CarolinaUNCG Partnership, Greensboro, NC TEACHING/MENTORING EXPERIENCE: Teaching: Assistant Professor August 2017 – present Gerontology Program, Department of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Greensboro • Developed GRO 602 Critical Issues in Aging, GRO 620 Research Methods in Gerontology, GRO 621 Health and Aging, GRO 651 Theoretical Foundations of Aging, SWK 570 Social Services for the Aging, GRO 631 Planning and Evaluation for Professionals in Aging, GRO 679 Integrated Capstone in Gerontology • Taught GRO 651 Theoretical Foundations of Aging, SWK 570 Social Services for the Aging, & GRO 631 Planning and Evaluation for Professionals in Aging Assistant Professor January 2015 – August 2017 Department of Exercise Science & Health Promotion, Florida Atlantic University • HSC 3102 Perspectives in Health (traditional & online), HSC 3940 Introduction to Health Communication, HSC 4139 Weight Management (online), HSC 4581 Health Promotion Instructor August 2014 – December 2014 Department of Exercise Science & Health Promotion, Florida Atlantic University • HSC 4104 Stress Management, HSC 3102 Perspectives in Health (online) Guest Lecturer February 2013 - September 2014 Gerontology Program, University of North Carolina at Greensboro • “Caregiving”, GRO 621 Health & Aging • “How Healthy Will I Be”, RCO 205 Envisioning YOUR Old Age • “Exploring Care as We Age”, RCO 205 Envisioning YOUR Old Age Graduate Teaching Assistant (online) August 2010 – May 2014 Office of Academic Outreach, University of North Carolina at Greensboro • HEA 450 Wellness and Weight Management, HEA 412 Community Health Organizations, HEA 325 Public Health Data Analysis, HEA 316 Environmental Health, HEA 308 Introduction to Public Health, HEA 260 Human Sexuality, HEA 207 International Health, HEA 201 Personal Health Online Course Developer Fall 2012 Department of Behavioral and Community Health, University of Maryland- College Park • HEALTH 476 Death and Dying Instructor Department of Public Health Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro • HEA 201 Personal Health Fall 2011 Elise K Eifert, PhD, CHES Mentorship: Academic Advising August 2017 – present Gerontology Program, Department of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Greensboro • 50+ MS in Gerontology • 5+ PBC in Gerontology Capstone Supervision January 2019 – present Gerontology Program, Department of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Greensboro • Average 6-10 student per semester completing field experience for GRO 679 Integrated Capstone in Gerontology Academic Advising January 2015 - August 2017 Department of Exercise Science & Health Promotion, Florida Atlantic University • Assigned graduate students Internship Supervision August 2015 – present Department of Exercise Science & Health Promotion, Florida Atlantic University • Average of 6-10 students per semester completing PET 4946 Internship in Exercise Science & Health Promotion Graduate Assistantship Supervision August 2014 – present Department of Exercise Science & Health Promotion, Florida Atlantic University • AnnMari Speranza (Exercise Physiology- May 2018) • LaTasha Harper (Exercise Physiology- May 2017) • Ashley Zajdel (Health Promotion- May 2016) Scientific Supervision January 2013 – present • Mona Algamdi (Thesis, MFA Interior Architecture- May 2020), University of North Carolina at Greensboro • Ruth Stout (Dissertation, PhD Kinesiology- December 2019), University of North Carolina at Greensboro • Maggie Kern (Thesis, MS Gerontology- May 2013), University of North Carolina at Greensboro SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY: Published and In Press Refereed Articles: Eifert, E.K (2019) Introduction to special issue on mental disorders as a chronic issue American Journal of Health Education, 50(4), 207-209 Eifert, E.K., Hall, M., Smith, P.H., & Wideman, L (2018) Quality of Life as a Mediator of Leisure Activity and Perceived Health Among Older Woman Journal of Women & Aging, 5, 1-21 Eifert, E.K (2017) Religious coping while providing care for someone with Alzheimer's disease Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 69(4), 1-10 Eifert, E.K., Hall, M., Hall Smith, P., Labban, J., & Wideman, L Quality of life as a mediator of leisure activity and perceived health among older woman Journal of Women and Aging, 5, 1-21 Elise K Eifert, PhD, CHES Eddy, J.M & Eifert, E.K (2017) Introduction to special issue on health education and health promotion in college settings American Journal of Health Education, 48(4), 212-214 Eifert, E.K., Hall, M., Gropper, S., & Kondor, M (2017) Health promotion and institutions of higher education: One university’s experience American Journal of Health Education, 48(4), 219-221 Eifert, E.K., Tappen, R., & Curtis, B A qualitative study on differences in satisfaction with services between short and long term clients at a dementia-specific adult day center Activities, Adaption, & Aging https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2017.1398031 Hall, M & Eifert, E (2016) Theory in chronic disease prevention and health promotion American Journal of Health Education, 47(4), 202-203 Eifert, E.K, Adams, R., Morrison, S., & Strack, R (2016) Emerging trends in family caregiving using the Life Course Perspective: Preparing health educators for an aging society American Journal of Health Education, 47(3), 176-197 10 Eifert, E.K., Adams, R., Dudley, W., & Perko, M (2015) Family caregiver identity: A literature review American Journal of Health Education, 46(6), 357-367 11 Eifert, E.K., Wideman, L., Oberlin, D.J., & Labban, J (2014) The relationship between physical activity and perceived health status in older women: Findings from the Woman’s College Alumni Study Journal of Woman and Aging, 26(4), 305-318 12 Eifert, E.K & Eddy, J (2012) The role of needs assessments in enhancing support service utilization by family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease American Journal of Health Studies, 27(4), 227-235 Articles in Preparation: Eifert, E.K., Eddy, J.M., Dudley, W., Adams, R., & Perko, M Measuring family caregiver identity: Scale development and validation Journal of Applied Gerontology (Revise and Resubmit- August 1, 2019) Books in Preparation: Eifert, E.K (2020) Do individuals have a moral responsibility to lower their risk of Alzheimer’s Disease? The Ethics of Dementia Education and Prevention In: Dubljevic, V & Bottenberg, F (eds.) Living with Dementia: Neuroethical Issues in International Perspectives Basingstoke, UK: Springer Nature Farrer, T & Eifert, E.K (Eds.) (2021) Dementia and Memory: Introduction for Professionals in Health and Human Services Toronto, CA: Wiley Presentations: Adams, R., Eifert, E.K., & Myers, N (April 11, 2019) Teaching Diversity, Inclusion, and Aging to Gerontology Graduate Students Online (presentation) Southern Gerontological Society Annual Conference, Miramar Beach, FL Eifert, E.K & Curtis, B (August 29, 2017) Differences in Satisfaction with Services Between Short and Long Term Clients at a Dementia-Specific Adult Day Center (workshop) Florida Conference on Aging, Orlando, FL Eifert, E.K., Adams, R., Morrison, S., & Strack, R (November 21, 2015) Emerging Trends in Family Caregiving Using the Life Course Perspective: Preparing Health Educators for an Aging Society (poster) Gerontological Society Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL Eifert, E.K & Milroy, S (April 19, 2013) Ease Into Health and Fitness- Evaluation of a Functional Fitness Program in Adult Day Centers in North Carolina (poster) Society of Public Health Education, Orlando, FL Eifert, E.K & Taylor, E.M (April 6, 2013) Evaluation of a Functional Fitness Program on Quality of Life in Adult Day Centers in North Carolina Southern Gerontological Society Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC Elise K Eifert, PhD, CHES Eifert, E.K (November 20, 2012) Effects of Physical Activity on the Avoidance of Disease and Disability: Findings from the Woman’s College Alumni Study (poster) Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Meeting, Boston, MA Eifert, E.K & Chrismon, M (February 10, 2012) Teaching Critical Thinking in Distance and Online Education Lilly Conference, Greensboro, NC Eifert, E.K & St Pierre, R (February 24, 2012) An Online Solution to Train the Workforce on Aging Issues Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) Annual Meeting, Arlington, VA St Amand, D & Eifert, E.K (April 26, 2011) Elder Justice: Creating a Successful Coalition in Your Community American Society of Aging (ASA) & National Council on Aging (NCOA) Aging in America Conference, San Francisco, CA HONORS AND AWARDS: Faculty Fellow August 2018 – present Institute for Community and Economic Engagement, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Value: $500 G & B Goldman Fisher Gerontology Dissertation Award The Graduate School, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Value: $1,000 March 2015 Graduate Student Association Dissertation Research Award March 2014 School of Health and Human Sciences, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Value: $1,000 Research Development Program Fall 2013 – May 2014 The Graduate School & Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Summer Graduate Student Assistantship Summer 2011, Summer 2012, Summer 2013 The Graduate School, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Value: $2,000 Graduated Magna Cum Laude and with Honors Southern Illinois University- Carbondale, IL May 2004 Dean’s Scholar Award August 2000 – May 2004 Southern Illinois University- Carbondale, IL, Value: Tuition waiver (renewed yearly based on GPA) SERVICE: University: Be Here Club University of North Carolina at Greensboro- Greensboro, NC Co-Chair January 2019 - present Member August 2017 - present • Informal monthly social/networking gathering of academic professionals and community members and partners focused on interdisciplinary relationship building and encouraging community engagement Elise K Eifert, PhD, CHES Search Committee Chair UNCG Online, University of North Carolina at Greensboro August 2019 – present • Chaired search committee for applied professional appointment at the assistant professor level Reviewed applicants and met with committee to discuss pool of applicants Selected candidates for phone interviews Held phone interviews and selected candidates for faceto-face interviews Hosted campus visits and interviews and recommended candidate for position House Calls Visitor August 20, 2018 Housing & Residence Life, University of North Carolina at Greensboro • Visited the dormitory of 25 freshman to welcome them to UNCG Went door to door with an RA, gave warm greeting, answered questions, and shared complimentary gifts from OHRL Graduate Research & Creativity Expo Reviewer April 11, 2018 Graduate School, University of North Carolina at Greensboro • Review post presentations from graduate students related to aging and individually scored presentation Committee Member August 2014 – August 2017 College of Education, Florida Atlantic University • Reviewed dissertations for the Dissertation of the Year Award and worked with other committee members to make judgement on which was the most outstanding Search Committee Member Fall 2015 – Spring 2016 Department of Exercise Science & Health Promotion, Florida Atlantic University • Participated in search committee for a tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level Reviewed applicants and met with committee to discuss pool of applicants Selected candidates for phone interviews Held phone interviews and selected candidates for faceto-face interviews Sub-Committee Member March 2014 – May 2014 Gerontology Strategic Directions Committee, University of North Carolina at Greensboro • Served on Aging and Research sub-committee to review the state of aging research at UNCG and provide recommendations for expansion School/College/Department: Applied Professional Promotion & Evaluation Committee Member October 2018 - present School of Health & Human Sciences, University of North Carolina At Greensboro • Standing committee consisting of APT faculty in HHS dedicated to advocating for APT faculty to HHS Faculty Assembly Executive Committee Elise K Eifert, PhD, CHES Academic Professional Track (APT) Committee Department of Social Work, University of North Carolina At Greensboro Chair October 2018 - present Member August 2017 - present • Voluntary committee consisting of faculty in the Department of Social Work dedicated to supporting and promoting the academic, social, and professional welfare of APT faculty Professional: Assistant Editor May 2012 - present American Journal of Health Education, Editor- James Eddy • Assist the Editor in coordinating peer review and publication of articles for AJHE including fact/reference checking and copy-editing of in-house work, reporting on production progress to Editor/Production Manager, sending peer review feedback and confer with authors regarding submission of modifications, checking modifications to manuscripts and check all references, corresponding with authors regarding material published or being considered for publication, and resolving problems related to manuscript processing Ad Hoc Peer Reviewer December 2011 - present • Provided blind review for manuscripts submitted to: American Journal of Health Education; The Gerontologist; Journal of Applied Gerontology; Aging & Society; Journal of Gerontological Social Work • Provided blind review for presentation abstracts submitted to: Aging in America Conference, Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, American Public Health Association Annual Meeting Community: Volunteer October 2010 – August 2014 Adult Center for Enrichment- Greensboro, NC • Provided companionship, presence, assistance and respite to individuals who are the primary caregiver to a loved one Co-chair January 2010 - July 2010 Lee Elder Abuse Prevention Partnership- Ft Myers, FL • Founding member of a coalition comprised of human service providers and agencies with the mission to create community partnerships that effectively promote awareness of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDIDATIONS: Certified Health Education Specialist (ID# 11797) April 2005 – present The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc (NCHEC) Certified Trainer Memory Training Longevity Center, University of California- Los Angeles, CA March 2008 – March 2009 Elise K Eifert, PhD, CHES Elder Abuse Federal Law Enforcement Training Center- Glynco, GA Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Florida Department of Elder Affairs- Tallahassee, FL July 2007 – July 2009 June 2006 – July 2009 MEMBERSHIPS: Academy of Gerontology in Higher Education- Washington, DC August 2018 - present The Gerontological Society of America- Washington, DC January 2011 – present UNCG Gerontology Research Network- Greensboro, NC October 2010 – present Society of Public Health Education- Washington, DC January 2016 – January 2017 American Public Health Association- Washington, DC January 2011 – January 2014 Southwest Florida Coalition Improving End-of-Life Care- Ft Myers, FL April 2006 - July 2010