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About Dessa Bergen-Cico, Ph.D.

Dessa Bergen-Cico is an Assiociate professor in the Department of Public Health, Food Studies, and Nutrition. Her research areas or areas of specialization include alcohol, other drugs and behavioral addictions, evidence-based prevention and recovery; mindfulness-based stress reduction; the impact of military conflict on drug use, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), and the impact of violence on addiction risk.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Doctor of Philosophy, School of Education, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY (1992): Community Health
Master of Science, School of Education, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY (1988): Major-Health and Exercise Science,
Bachelor of Fine Arts, College of Visual and and Performing Arts, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY (1986): Major-Art and Synaesthetic Education, Minor-Illustration
AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:
American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders: 2008-present
American Society of Addiction Medicine: 2007-2012
National Acupuncture Detoxification Association: 2003–present
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society: 1996–present
Society for Study of Contemplative Mind in Society: 2008-present
National Advisory Boards and Committees
American Academy of Healthcare Providers in the Addictive Disorders Examination Committee: 2009-present.
National Advisory Board for Bringing Theory to Practice: A Project Addressing Depression and
Substance Abuse among Student through Engaged Learning, Engelhard Foundation and the
Association of American Colleges and Universities: 2004-present
Alcohol Strategies Conference National Advisory and Planning Committee, Chair Certified Health
Education Specialist Continuing Education Committee: 2007-2008
Program on Health and Higher Education: Integrating Health into the Curriculum National
Advisory Board Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Program on Health and
Higher Education (PHHE): 2004-2007
National Advisory and Planning Committee 1997
U.S. Department of Education National Meeting on Alcohol, Other Drugs and Violence Prevention in Higher Education San Antonio TX, Chair Marketing Committee: 1996-1997

Positions

Present (1989 – 1991, 2001, 2003 1998 - 1999) Adjunct Professor, Syracuse University
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Present (1995-1996) Adjunct Professor, Health Sciences, Empire State College, Syracuse NY
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Present (1996-1998) Health Enhancement Coordinator, Syracuse University
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Present (1997-2000) Director of National Security Studies Wellness Program , Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University
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Present (1998-2006) irector of Substance Abuse Prevention and Health Enhancement, Syracuse University
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Present (2001-2006) Associate Dean of Students Syracuse University Division of Student Affairs, Syracuse University
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Present (2001-2006) Director Student Life Studies and Assessment for the Division of Student Affairs, Syracuse University
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Present (2002-2006) Direc tor of University Rape: Advocacy Prevention and Education Center, Syracuse University
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Present (2005-2007) Research Director and Principal Investigator, Syracuse University
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Present (2006-2009) Part Time Assistant Professor Department of Health and Wellness, Syracuse University
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Present (2009-present) Assistant Professor, Health and Wellness, Syracuse University
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Present (2009-present) Research Appointment Syracuse Veterans Health care Administration, Syracuse University
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Curriculum Vitae

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Honors and Awards

  • Prevention Excellence Award Outside the Classroom 2006
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders 2012
  • Senior Vice President Student Affairs Award for Excellence in Assessment and Evaluation Syracuse University Division of Student Affairs Peer Nomination Awards 2004, 2006
  • Senior Vice President Student Affairs Award for Excellence in Innovation Syracuse University Division of Student Affairs Peer Nomination Awards 2002
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Promising Practices Award for Syracuse University's Twelve Point Plan for Substance Abuse Prevention and Health Enhancement 2000
  • Women’s Athletic Hall of Fame Syracuse University 1992
  • Black Belt Tae Kwon Do 2002
  • Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society 1995
  • Verhulst Women’s Leadership Award Syracuse University 1986
  • MVP Cross County and Track and Field Syracuse University 1984, 1985, 1986
  • Outstanding Citizenship Award WTVH 5 1985
  • All-East Division I Track and Field 1985
  • All Big East Track 1985
  • All Big East Cross Country 1986

Courses

Contact Information

426 Ostrom Avenue, Room 310
Syracuse, NY 13244
Phone: (315) 443-0250
Email: dkbergen@syr.edu

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