(2005-present) Associate Professor of Practice, Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition
As an Associate Professor of Practice, Dr. Cowart’s primary responsibility involves directing minority health initiatives to develop academic and community partnerships to reduce health disparities and promote health and healthy lifestyles among minority communities as consistent with the Healthy People 2010 federal mandate.
Dr. Cowart is also the Executive Director and Founder of The Genesis Health Project, a community-designed, culturally competent program to reduce obesity and promote healthy lifestyles among African Americans in Syracuse, New York.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Ph.D., Social Welfare, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (1993)
M.S.S.A., Social Work, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (1991)
Master of Arts, Sociology, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH (1977)
Master of Science, Urban Studies, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH (1976)
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Kent State University, Kent, OH (1973)
AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:
-Professional:
Member, Society of Public Health Educators (SOPHE)
Member, New York State Nurses Association
Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society in Nursing
Member, Pi Lambda Theta Honor and Professional Association in Education
Member, Syracuse Area Black Nurses Association
Member, National Council of Negro Women, Syracuse Section
Founder and President, Health Literacy Productions, Inc., (2002-present)
Community Service:
Executive Director and Founder of The Genesis Health Project, Syracuse University, College
of Human Services and Health Professions, Department of Health and Wellness, (2004-present)
Editorial Director, Healthy You @ SU, (2002–present)
Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Prostate Cancer Education Council of Central New York, Syracuse University College of Nursing, (1999-present)
Director, Barbershop Education for African American Men About Prostate Cancer, Syracuse University College of Nursing in collaboration with the Prostate Cancer Education Council of Central New York, (1999-present)
Liaison, Faith-based Community Health Initiative: Churches of God in Christ of Central New York, (1999-present)
Liaison, Men’s and Women’s Health, University and Community Partnerships, Syracuse University, (1999-present)
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Dr. Cowart is also the Executive Director and Founder of The Genesis Health Project, a community-designed, culturally competent program to reduce obesity and promote healthy lifestyles among African Americans in Syracuse, New York.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Ph.D., Social Welfare, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (1993)
M.S.S.A., Social Work, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (1991)
Master of Arts, Sociology, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH (1977)
Master of Science, Urban Studies, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH (1976)
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Kent State University, Kent, OH (1973)
AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:
-Professional:
Member, Society of Public Health Educators (SOPHE)
Member, New York State Nurses Association
Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society in Nursing
Member, Pi Lambda Theta Honor and Professional Association in Education
Member, Syracuse Area Black Nurses Association
Member, National Council of Negro Women, Syracuse Section
Founder and President, Health Literacy Productions, Inc., (2002-present)
Community Service:
Executive Director and Founder of The Genesis Health Project, Syracuse University, College
of Human Services and Health Professions, Department of Health and Wellness, (2004-present)
Editorial Director, Healthy You @ SU, (2002–present)
Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Prostate Cancer Education Council of Central New York, Syracuse University College of Nursing, (1999-present)
Director, Barbershop Education for African American Men About Prostate Cancer, Syracuse University College of Nursing in collaboration with the Prostate Cancer Education Council of Central New York, (1999-present)
Liaison, Faith-based Community Health Initiative: Churches of God in Christ of Central New York, (1999-present)
Liaison, Men’s and Women’s Health, University and Community Partnerships, Syracuse University, (1999-present)
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About Luvenia W. Cowart
As an Associate Professor of Practice, Dr. Cowart’s primary responsibility involves directing minority health initiatives to develop academic and community partnerships to reduce health disparities and promote health and healthy lifestyles among minority communities as consistent with the Healthy People 2010 federal mandate.
Dr. Cowart is also the Executive Director and Founder of The Genesis Health Project, a community-designed, culturally competent program to reduce obesity and promote healthy lifestyles among African Americans in Syracuse, New York.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Ph.D., Social Welfare, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (1993)
M.S.S.A., Social Work, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (1991)
Master of Arts, Sociology, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH (1977)
Master of Science, Urban Studies, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH (1976)
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Kent State University, Kent, OH (1973)
AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:
-Professional:
Member, Society of Public Health Educators (SOPHE)
Member, New York State Nurses Association
Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society in Nursing
Member, Pi Lambda Theta Honor and Professional Association in Education
Member, Syracuse Area Black Nurses Association
Member, National Council of Negro Women, Syracuse Section
Founder and President, Health Literacy Productions, Inc., (2002-present)
Community Service:
Executive Director and Founder of The Genesis Health Project, Syracuse University, College
of Human Services and Health Professions, Department of Health and Wellness, (2004-present)
Editorial Director, Healthy You @ SU, (2002–present)
Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Prostate Cancer Education Council of Central New York, Syracuse University College of Nursing, (1999-present)
Director, Barbershop Education for African American Men About Prostate Cancer, Syracuse University College of Nursing in collaboration with the Prostate Cancer Education Council of Central New York, (1999-present)
Liaison, Faith-based Community Health Initiative: Churches of God in Christ of Central New York, (1999-present)
Liaison, Men’s and Women’s Health, University and Community Partnerships, Syracuse University, (1999-present)
Dr. Cowart is also the Executive Director and Founder of The Genesis Health Project, a community-designed, culturally competent program to reduce obesity and promote healthy lifestyles among African Americans in Syracuse, New York.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Ph.D., Social Welfare, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (1993)
M.S.S.A., Social Work, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (1991)
Master of Arts, Sociology, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH (1977)
Master of Science, Urban Studies, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH (1976)
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Kent State University, Kent, OH (1973)
AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:
-Professional:
Member, Society of Public Health Educators (SOPHE)
Member, New York State Nurses Association
Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society in Nursing
Member, Pi Lambda Theta Honor and Professional Association in Education
Member, Syracuse Area Black Nurses Association
Member, National Council of Negro Women, Syracuse Section
Founder and President, Health Literacy Productions, Inc., (2002-present)
Community Service:
Executive Director and Founder of The Genesis Health Project, Syracuse University, College
of Human Services and Health Professions, Department of Health and Wellness, (2004-present)
Editorial Director, Healthy You @ SU, (2002–present)
Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Prostate Cancer Education Council of Central New York, Syracuse University College of Nursing, (1999-present)
Director, Barbershop Education for African American Men About Prostate Cancer, Syracuse University College of Nursing in collaboration with the Prostate Cancer Education Council of Central New York, (1999-present)
Liaison, Faith-based Community Health Initiative: Churches of God in Christ of Central New York, (1999-present)
Liaison, Men’s and Women’s Health, University and Community Partnerships, Syracuse University, (1999-present)
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Health disparities, Health literacy, Culturally component healthcare, Health promotion in faith-based environments, Culturally appropriate health literature, Obesity and healthy lifestyle interventions for African Americans/minorities, Men's health/prostate cancer among men of color, and Diabetes prevention and management among vulnerable populations
Honors and Awards
- (2013) Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence, Syracuse University
- (2012) Post-Standard Achievement Award, Post-Standard Daily Newspaper
- (2012) Dan and Mary Lou Rubenstein’s Social Justice Award, Social Workers United, Syracuse University School of Social Work
- (2011) Robert F. Allen Symbol of H.O.P.E. Award, American Journal of Health Promotion
- (2009) Health Disparities Excellence Award, National Institutes of Health. US Department of Health and Human Services
- (2008) Richard Allen Award for Health Service to the Community, African Methodist Episcopal Church
- (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012) Syracuse University Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement and Scholarship, Genesis Health Project
- (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012) Syracuse University Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement and Scholarship, Healthy You @ SU publication
- (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012) Syracuse University Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement and Scholarship, HTW311 Health Literacy and HTW 307 Culturally Competent Healthcare
- (2004,2005) Syracuse University Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement and Scholarship, Interprofessional Learning Community
- (2004) Syracuse Press Club Award, First place in newsletter division for Healthy You @ SU publication
- (2004) Beloved Community Award, Syracuse Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance
- (2004) Mary Elizabeth Carnegie Community Service Award, Syracuse University School of Nursing
- (2003) Administrative Staff Award-Syracuse University College of Human Services and Health Professions
- (2003) Interdisciplinary Collaborative Award–Learning Community–Syracuse University College of Human Services and Health Professions
- (2003) Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellowship Award
- (2001) Syracuse University Chancellor’s Award for Public and Community Service, Minority Health Initiative Project
- (1991) New York State Health Fellowship Award, Office of Minority Health
Courses
- Health Literacy
- Community-Based Practicum
- Healthy You Practicum
- Culturally Competent Healthcare
- First-Year Gateway
Contact Information
426 Ostrom Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13244
Phone: (315) 443-9808
Email: lwcowart@syr.edu
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