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About James Thomas

James Thomas is a Lecturer in the Department of Department of Health Policy and Community Health at Georgia Southern University. He joined Georgia Southern in 2018.

Positions

Present Faculty Member, Georgia Southern University ‐ Department of Health Policy & Community Health
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Curriculum Vitae

Disciplines

Grants

2018 Patterson Foundation Oral Health Grant
Hearts and Hands Clinic Dental Support
Role: Co-PI
Colleague(s): A. Ater, L. Baffo, K. Harbaugh, S. Pattinak, and S. Pandey
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Professional Service and Affiliations

2018 - Present Member, GSU QuaRC Qualitative Research Committee, GSU
2018 - Present Panelist, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Prospective Students Day, GSU
2018 - Present Alternative Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, GSU
2018 - Present Panelist, Waters College of Health Professions Open House, GSU
2017 - Present Member, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Diversity Committee, GSU
2016 - Present Volunteer, Making A Difference Everyday (M.A.D.E.) Mentoring Program, Sally Zetterower Elementary School
2018 - 2021 Member, Georgia Southern University General Education Curriculum Committee, GSU
2016 - 2018 Volunteer, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Prospective Student Day, GSU
2017 Member, Delta Sigma Theta, Statesboro Alumna Chapter, E.M.B.O.D.I. Mentoring Program
2013 - 2017 Volunteer, Hearts and Hands Clinic Tuesday Night Medical Clinic
2016 Volunteer, Habitat For Humanity Restore
2016 Interview Panelist, LEAD Scholarship
2016 Volunteer, Statesboro Food Bank
2015 - 2016 Advisor, Community Engagement Board (OLCE)
2013 - 2016 Graduate Advisor, Student African American Brotherhood
2015 Member, African American Youth Male Youth Empowerment, End Time Pentecostal Church
2015 Member, Blakewood Apartments Father’s Day Celebration
2013 - 2015 SOAR Breakout Session Presenter, Minority Advisement Program, GSU
2011 - 2014 Member, Men of Color Empowerment Summit Planning Committee
2012 Member, Multicultural Student Center Director Search Committee, GSU
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Honors and Awards

  • Deans List, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health (2015-2018)
  • Recipient, Multicultural Student Center/Minority Advisement Program Award of Appreciation (2015)
  • Nominee, Georgia Southern University Student Employee of the Year (2015)
  • Recipient, Minority Advisement Program Superior Service Award (2014)
  • Recipient, SOAR Excellence Award (2014)
  • Nominee, Georgia Southern University Student Employee of the Year (2013)
  • Keynote speaker, Eagles In Diversity Awards Banquet (2013)
  • Recipient, Senior Leadership Award (2013)
  • GSU Reflections Speaker, Student African American Brotherhood National Conference (2012)
  • Recipient, S.A.A.B. Academic Incentive Completion Award (2012)
  • Recipient, Minority Advisement Program Volunteer of The Year (2010)

Courses

  • PUBH 2131- Introduction to Community & Public Health- Section A & B
  • PUBH 3330- Modifying Health Behaviors
  • PUBH 4230- Global Maternal and Child Health
  • PUBH 4330- Promotional Strategies of Public Health Programs

Links

Contact Information

Georgia Southern University
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health
P.O. Box 8015 GA 30460
912-478-0713

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Class Lectures/Guest Speaking (3)

Presentations (5)