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Alex  Waigandt

Alex Waigandt



Associate Professor


13 Hill Hall
(573) 882-4741
E-mail: WaigandtA@missouri.edu

Research Areas


  • Health Statistics
  • Demographic Analysis
  • Health Issues

Academic Background


CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist), 1989, National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

Ph.D. from the University of Oregon, 1982, in Community/School Health

M.Ed.from the University of Missouri-Columbia, 1979, in Health Education

B.S.from the University of Missouri-Columbia, 1977, in Health Education

Life Teaching Certificate in Health and Physical Education and Mathematics from the University of Missouri-Columbia, 1977



Published Works


Journal Publications

Waters, K, Harris K, Waigandt A.  (2006) "Characteristics of Social Smoking among College Students," The Journal of American College Health. Vol 55, No 3. ; pg 133-139. *

Wedman J., Waigandt A.  (2005) Core Knowledge Curriculum and School Performance:  A National Study. Core Knowledge Foundation, Volumn 18, No 1.

Summers, J., Waigandt, A. Whittaker, T., (2005). A Comparison of Student Achievement and Satisfaction in a Web-based Verses a Traditional Face-to-face Statistics Class. Innovations in Higher Education.  Vol 29, No 3, 233-249*

Waigandt, A., Brown, E., & Furrer, J. (2003). A Comparison of Health Screening in Rural and Urban Schools in Missouri Ten Years Later. MAHPERD Journal, 13, 21-31.*

Waigandt, A. (2002). Statistical Technique for the Recalculation of Population Longevity Data Relative to Changes in Mortality. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. (Winter)

Waigandt, A., & Brown, J. (1999). An Examination of Specific Health Risk Behaviors at the University of Missouri. Missouri Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance,  9, 31-42.

Waigandt, A., Brown, J., Barnes, J., & Chen, H. (1998). Results of Health Risk Appraisal for College Students.  Journal of Eta Sigma Gamma, 5-11. *

Dinger, M., Waigandt, A., & Devlin, E. (1997). Safety Practices of Male and Female College Students. Illinois Journal of health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Fall,32-34. *

Dinger, M., Waigandt, A., & Brown, J. (1997). Dietary Intake and physical Activity Behaviors of Male and Female College Students. American Journal of Health Promotion 11(5), May/June, 360-362. *

Dinger, M., Waigandt, A., Brown, J., & Soto-Torres, B. (1996). Sexuality Behaviors Among College Students: Risky Business. Missouri Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 6, 10-20. *

Waigandt, A., & Cox, R.H. (1994). Physical Education in Vietnam. Journal of the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance. 30(4), 28-31.  

Watts, P., Waigandt, A., Londeree, B., & Sappington, M. (1993). A University Wellness Program Follow-Up Study and Its Implications. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 64.

Waigandt, A., Brown, J., & Mohle, D. (1993). Scoliosis Screening In Missouri With Implications For Chiropractic Physicians. American Chiropractic Association Journal of Chiropractic, 30(8), 25-28. *

Waigandt, A., Brown, J. (1993). Health Screening of School-Age Children Conducted by Health or Physical Educators in the State of Missouri. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 64.

Dinger, M., Watts, P., Waigandt, A., & Whittet, C. (1992, Fall). A Nationwide Survey of College and University Student Wellness Programs. Journal of National Intramural Recreation Sports Association, 44-48. *

Watts, P., Waigandt, A., Londeree, B., Sappington, M. (1992). Results of a One Year Follow-up Study of University Participants in a Comprehensive Wellness Program. Wellness Perspectives:  Research, Theory and Practice, 9(1), 14-23.

Watts. P., Waigandt, A., Londeree, B., & Sappington, M. (1992). A University Worksite Health Promotion and Wellness Education Program Model. Journal of Health Education, 23(2), 87-94. *

Waigandt, A, & Brown, J. (1991). A Comparison of Health Screenings in Rural and Urban Schools in Missouri. The Rural Educator 12(3), 27-30. *

Waigandt, A. (1990). Health Screening in Missouri Schools. Wellness Perspectives: Research, Theory and Practice 7(1), 21-30. *

Waigandt, A., Sheffield, E., Miller, D., & Drolet, J. (1990). Post-Event Health Status of Crisis Victims. Human Stress: Current Selected Research 4, 59-67. *

Waigandt, A., & Phelps, L. (1990). The Effects of Homicides and Suicides on Population Longevity of the United States. Journal of Traumatic Stress 3(2), 297-304. *

Waigandt, A., Wallace, D.L., Phelps, L., & Miller, D.A. (1990). The Impact of Sexual Assault on Physical Health Status. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 3(1), 93-102. *

Waigandt, A., Brown, J., & Drolet, J. (1990). The Inadequacy of Vision Screening Programs in  Missouri Schools. Journal of Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 40-50.

Waigandt, A. (1989). The Effects of Accident Reduction Through Health Education/Health Promotion on Population Longevity. Journal of Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 48-55. *

Waigandt, A., Brown, J., Waigandt, M., McDougall, J., & Brand, R. (1989). Vision Screening of School Age Children In Missouri. Journal of the American Optometric Association, 60(8), 596-600. *

Waigandt, A., & Mohle, D. (1989). Professional Program Evaluation: Texas Chiropractic College vs. University of Houston College of Optometry. American Chiropractic Association Journal of Chiropractic, 21(7), 41-46. *

Waigandt, A., Watts, P., Davis, L., & Donatelle, R. (1989). Evaluation of Population Longevity Changes Relative to Cigarette Smoking Cessation.  Eta Sigma Gamman, 20(2), 6-9.*

Phelps, L., & Waigandt, A. (1989). Life Satisfaction and the Male Vietnam Veteran. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 2(2), 237-240. *

Waigandt, A., & Chang, J. (1989). Pharmacology Training in Nurse Practitioner Programs: A Comparative Analysis. Evaluation of the Health Professions 12(1), 47-60. *

Waigandt, A., Reichle, M., & Johnson, M (1989). Radial Keratotomy and Night Driving Safety.  Journal of Traffic Safety Education, 36(2), 11-19. *

Waigandt, A., Stewart, R., & Ulrich, B. (1988). As Baby Boomers Reach Old Age: The Health Consequences. Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal, 21-31.

Brown, J., Waigandt, A., & Jones, B. (1988). Exercise and Post-menopausal Osteoporosis.  Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal, 42-46.

Waigandt, A., Evans, D., & Driever, C. (1988, February). Health Behavior and Psychoactive Drug Use Among Pharmacists. Journal of the Texas Pharmaceutical Association, 55-59. *

Waigandt, A., & Reichle, M. (1988). The Potential Effects of Accident Prevention on Population Longevity. Journal of Safety Research, 19(1), 41-44. *

Waigandt, A., & Chang, J. (1987, Summer). Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy and the Aging Male.  Texas Health Letter, 2.

Waigandt, A. (1987). Vision Screening of School Age Children in the Greater Houston Area: A Qualitative Study. Texas Optometry, 18(11), 6-9. *

Waigandt, A., & Waigandt, M. (1987). Visual Services Co-Management: A Consumer Orientation. Journal of Illinois Optometric Association, 45(5), 7-8.

Waigandt, A., & Waigandt, M. (1987). Pharmacology Training in Schools: A Comparative Analysis of Optometry, Medicine and Dentistry. Journal of the Illinois Optometric Association, 45(1), 26-28. *

Waigandt, A., Bloom, J., & Mohle, D. (1987). Texas Chiropractic College Clinic: The Patient's Point of View. American Chiropractic Association Journal of Chiropractic 24(12), 35-39. *

Waigandt, A. (1986). Should Texas Optometrists be Allowed to Use Pharmaceutical Agents? Inside Texas Association of Optometry, 1(1), 8.  *

Miller, A., Waigandt, A., &Yeary, D. (1986). Are Parents the Enemy in Sex Education? South Carolina Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal, 19(1), 10-11.

Waigandt, A., & Waigandt, M. (1986). Pharmacology Training in Schools of Optometry, Medicine and Dentistry: A Comparative Analysis. Texas Optometry, 17(12), 10-17. *

Waigandt, A., Miller, D.A., Sheffield, E.A., & Drolet, J. (1986). Crisis Events: Health Consequences and Survival Strategies. Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal, 54(3), 26-27. *

Sheffield, L., Waigandt, A., & Miller, D. (1986). Leisure Pursuits of Rape Victims: Do they Differ? South Carolina Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal, 18(2), 22-23.*

Sheffield, L., Waigandt, A., & Miller, D. (1986). Post Assault Leisure Counseling for Sexual Assault Victims. Expanding Horizons in Therapeutic Recreation, 1(1), 56-63.*

Waigandt, A., & Miller, D. (1986). Maladaptive Responses during the Reorganization Phase of Rape Trauma Syndrome. The Journal of Response to the Victimization of Women and Children, 9(2), 20-21. *

Waigandt, A., Evans, D., & Davis, L. (1986). The Health Status of the Vietnam Veteran and Implications for the Health Educator. Journal of Health Education Research, 1(14).*

Waigandt, A., Montgomery, E., Housholder, G., Waigandt, M., & Evans, D. (1986). Comparative Analysis of Pharmacology Curricula in Schools of Dentistry, Medicine and Optometry.  Journal of American College of Dentists, 53(3), 23-27. *

Miller, D., Waigandt, A., & Reichle, M. (1985). The Effects of Elementary Traffic Safety Programs on Out-of-School Safety Behavior. Journal of Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 12 (7), 13-14.  *

Waigandt, A., Waigandt, M., & Taylor, M. (1985). An Analysis of Patient Services at the University of Houston College of Optometry: A Consumer's Perspective. Optometry News, 7 (3), 33-35.  *

Jett, S., Miller, D., & Waigandt, A. (1985). Food for Thought: Nutrition and the Elderly. South Carolina Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal, 17(2), 27-29.

Miller, D., & Waigandt, A. (1985). The Aftermath of Sexual Assault: Implications for Health Education. South Carolina Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal, 17 (1), 2-4. *

Gordon, G., Waigandt, A., Bloom, J., & Sheffield, E. (1985). Manipulative Therapy: A Comparison Between the Views of Chiropractic and Osteopathic Practitioners Regarding the Scientific Rationale Underlying Manipulative Therapy. A.C.A. Journal of Chiropractic, 22 (12), 42- 50. *

Waigandt, M., & Waigandt, A. (1985). A Comparison of the Pharmacology Training of Schools of Optometry, Medicine and Dentistry, Journal of Optometric Education, 10 (3), 20-25. *

Waigandt, A., Miller, D., & Davis, L. (1983). The 1982 Health Status of the Male Vietnam Veteran. South Carolina Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal, 16 (1), December, 12-15. *

* = data based      

Books

Waigandt, A. (2007) An Introduction to Statistical Reasoning in Quantitative Research. 2nd Edition.  Kearney, Nebraska:  Morris Publishing Company.

Waigandt, A. (2004) An Introduction to Statistical Reasoning in Quantitative Research. Kearney, Nebraska:  Morris Publishing Company.

Waigandt, A. (2003), An Introduction to Research and Statistics. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing.

Waigandt, A. (2001). Statistics, A Primer. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing.

Waigandt, A. (1997). Statistics (2nd Ed.). Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing.

Waigandt, A. (1994). Statistics. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing.

Miller, D., & Waigandt, A. (1990). Coping With Your Sexual Orientation. New York, New York :The Rosen Publishing Company.

Book Chapters

Miller, D., & Waigandt, A. (1993). Uncertain About Homosexuality. In AUTHORS (Eds.), Homosexuality:  Opposing Viewpoints. Opposing Viewpoints Series. California: Greenhaven Press.  

Manuals

Davis, L., & Waigandt, A. (1982). HES 250 Personal Health, Independent Study Course, Office of Independent Study, Division of Continuing Education, Oregon State System of Higher Education.

Waigandt, A. (1992). H-65 Elements of Health Education, Independent Study Course, Center for Independent Study, University Extension, University of Missouri.

Published Reviews

Waigandt, A. (1987). Book Review: "Life Choices: Health Concepts and Strategies" The Journal of Health Education, 15(1), 54.

Waigandt, A. (1985). Bacteria: Invisible Friends and Foes. Videotape Review in the Journal of Health Education, 16 (6).

Waigandt, A. (1985). Brain Triggers: Biochemistry and Human Behavior. Videotape Review in The Journal of Health Education, 16 (5).

Published Abstracts

Waigandt, A. (1989). Vision Screening in Central Missouri Schools. The Journal of Health Education, 20 (7), 57.

Waigandt, A. (1987). Utilizing Cause Deleted Formulae to Calculate Population Longevity Data Relative to Cigarette Smoking Cessation.  The Journal of Health Education, 18 (2), 47.

Waigandt, A. (1986). Pharmacology Training. Journal of Optometric Education, Winter, 6.

Waigandt, M.G., & Waigandt, A. (1985). An Analysis of Pharmacology Training in Schools of Optometry, Medicine and Dentistry. The Journal of the American Optometric Association, 56 (6), 504.

Waigandt, A., & Miller, D.A. (1984). Sexual Assault: A Comparison of the Later Health Status of Victims and Nonvictims. The Journal of Health Education, 15(6), 55-56.

Waigandt, A. (1983). The Vietnam Veteran: An Appraisal of His Physical Health Status and Life Satisfaction as Compared to Vietnam-era Veterans and Vietnam-era Nonveterans.  The Journal of Health Education, May/June, 43.

Published Proceedings

Woolsey, C. Waigandt, A.  Summers, J.  Whittaker, T.   (2006) Are We Psychologically Ready for Independent Online Education? A Comparison of Student Achievement and Satisfaction in a Web-based Verses a Traditional Face-to-face Statistics Class.  American Psychological Association (APA) Convention.  August 10th, 2006.

Waters, K., Harris, C., Waigandt, A., (1995) Characteristics of social Smoking Among College Students.  The Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco's 11th Annual Meeting and the 7th Annual SRNT European Conference, March 20-23, 2005 at the Hilton Prague Hotel in Prague, Czech Republic.

Waigandt, A. (1995, October). Health in Vietnam. Proceedings of the American Public Health Association Meeting, San Diego, California.

Waigandt, A., & Brown, J. (1995, October). Health Risk Appraisal and University Students.  Proceedings of the American Public Health Association Meeting, San Diego, California.

Waigandt, A., & Brown, J. (1993, March). Health Screening of School-Age Children Conducted by Health or Physical Educators in the State of Missouri. Proceedings of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Association Meeting, Washington, D.C.

Dinger, M., Waigandt, A., & Watts, P. (1992, April). Components and Evaluation of Student Wellness Programs. Proceedings of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Association Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Waigandt, A., Drolet, J., & Brown, J. (1991, October). The Effects of State Mandated Health Screening Programs. Proceedings of the American School Health Association Meeting, Dearborn, Michigan.

Waigandt, A., Brown, J., & Beetum, N. (1991, November). The Impact of Nursing on Health Screening in Missouri Schools. Proceedings of the American Public Health Association Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia.

Waigandt, A., Harting, R., & Oliver, R. (1991, November). The Nurse Practitioner's Pharmacology Training Program. Proceedings of the American Public Health Association Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia.

Watts, P., Waigandt, A., Londeree, B., & Sappington, M. (1991, November). The Effects of a Health Promotion Program on University Employees. Proceedings of the American Public Health Association Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia.

Waigandt, A., Evans, D., Brown, J., & Beetum, N. (1991, April). The Impact of Nursing on Health Appraisal in Missouri Schools. Proceedings of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Meeting, San Francisco, California.

Waigandt, A., Brown, J., & Miller, D. (1990, October). Health Appraisal in Rural Missouri Schools:  A Comparative Analysis. Proceedings of the American School Health Association, Long Beach, California.

Waigandt, A. (1990, October). Utilizing Cause-deleted Life Tables in Public Health Education.  Proceedings of the American Public Health Association Meeting, New York, New York.

Brown, J., & Waigandt, A. (1990, March). Health Appraisal in Rural vs. Urban Schools in Missouri. Proceedings of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Waigandt, A. (1990, March). Health Screening in Missouri Schools. Proceedings of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Drolet, J., Waigandt, A., & Williams, N. (1990, March). Vision Screening in Southern Illinois Schools. Proceedings of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Waigandt, A., Brown, J., Waigandt, M., McDougall, J., & Brand, R. (1989, October). Vision Screening in Missouri Schools. Proceedings of the American Public Health Association Meeting, Chicago, Illinois.

Waigandt, A., Brown, J., & Mohle, D. (1989, October). Scoliosis Screening in Missouri.  Proceedings of the American Public Health Association Meeting, Chicago, Illinois.
      
Waigandt, A., & Brown, J. (1989, October). Dental Health Screening in Schools in Central Missouri. Proceedings of the American Public Health Association Meeting, Chicago, Illinois.

Waigandt, A., & Brown, J. (1989, October). Visual Health Appraisal in Missouri Schools.  Proceedings of the American School Health Association Meeting, Chicago, Illinois.

Phelps, L., Wallace, D., & Waigandt, A. (1989, August). Psychological Impact of Sexual Assault: Post Assault Behavior and Health Status. Proceedings of the American Psychological Association Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Waigandt, A., & Brown, J. (1989, October). Dental Health Screening in Schools in Central Missouri. Proceedings of the American School Health Association Meeting, Chicago, Illinois.

Waigandt, A., & Reichle, M. (1989). The Effects of Accidents on the United States and Canada. Proceedings of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, April.

Waigandt, A., Evans, D., & Driever, C. (1988, November). Drug-taking Behaviors of Practicing Pharmacists. Proceedings of the American Public Health Association Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.

Ashwood, J., & Waigandt, A. (1988, November). Attitudes of Allied Health Faculty Toward Handicapped Students. Proceedings of the American Public Health Association Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.

Waigandt, A., Bloom, J., &  Mohle, D. (1988, November). In-house program evaluation-a short form. Proceedings of the American Public Health Association Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.

Waigandt, A., Evans, D., Brown, J., &  Reichle, M. (1988, September). Accident Prevention and Population Longevity. Proceedings of the American School Health Association Meeting in Orlando, Florida.

Waigandt, A. (1988,August 31). The Potential Effects of Cigarette Smoking Cessation on Population Longevity in the United States: A Demographic Analysis. Proceedings of the XIII (Tri-annual) World Conference on Health Education, Houston, Texas,.

Waigandt, A. (1988, April, 8). Radial Keratotomy and Traffic Safety. Proceedings of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in Kansas City, Missouri.

Waigandt, A., & Immarino, N. (1987, October 7). Utilizing Cause-deleted Life Tables in School Health Education. Proceedings of the American School Health Association in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Waigandt, A., Brown, J.R., Evans, D.W., & Zabrek, B. (1987, April 17). Utilizing Cause Deleted Formulae to Calculate Longevity Data Relative to Cigarette Smoking Cessation.  Proceedings of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in Las Vegas.

Waigandt, A., Bloom, J., & Gordon, G. (1986, October). A Comparison of Chiropractors and Osteopaths on Manipulation Therapy. Proceedings of the American Public Health Association Meetings in Las Vegas..

Sheffield, E.A., Waigandt, A., &Miller, D.A. (1986, March, 20). Post-assault Leisure Choices of Sexual Assault Victims: Implications for Leisure and Health Professionals. Proceedings of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Meeting Free Communication Research Section.

Johnson, M., & Waigandt, A. (1986, May). Twilight/Scotopic Vision, With and Without Glare Following Radial Keratotomy Surgery. Proceedings of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Research Section.

Miller, D.A., & Waigandt, A. (1985). Sexual Assault: The Perceived Health Status of Its Victims.  Proceedings of the American School Health Association in Little Rock, Arkansas. 21.

Drolet, J., Waigandt, A., & Miller, D.A. (1985). Assessing Somatic Reactions to Survival of Manmade Catastrophic Events. Proceedings of the American Public Health Association Meeting in Washington, D.C. 75(8).

Sheffield, E.A., & Waigandt, A. (1985). Health Status and Leisure Behavior of Sexual Assault Victims. Proceedings of the Southwest Educational Research Association.

Waigandt, A., & Waigandt, M. (1985). Pharmacology Training in Schools of  Optometry, Medicine and Dentistry: How do We Measure Up? Proceedings of the American Public Health Association in Washington, D.C. 75(8), 53.

ERIC Publications

Waigandt, A., & Chang, J. (1989). Nurse Practitioner Pharmacology Education. Alexandria, Virginia: ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career, and Vocational Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 298091) Resources in Education (May).

Waigandt, A., Brown, J., Stewart, R., & Waigandt, M. (1989). An Analysis of Vision Screening of School Age Children. Washington, DC: ERIC Clearinghouse on Teacher Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 298091; SP 030472). Resources in Education (February).

Waigandt, A., Bloom, J., & Mohle, D. (1988). Texas Chiropractic College Practice Management Education:  The Patient's Point of View. Washington DC: ERIC Clearinghouse on Higher Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 304037)  Resources in Education (November).

Waigandt, A. (1987). The Utilization of Cause-deleted Life Tables to Calculate Longevity Data Relative to Cigarette Smoking Cessation. (Report No. SP 028941). Washington, D.C.: ERIC Clearinghouse on Teacher Education. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 284832) Resources in Education, December.

Sheffield, E.A., Waigandt, A., & Miller, D.A. (1986). Health Status and Leisure Behaviors of Sexual Assault Victims: Educational Opportunities for Health and Leisure Professionals.  (Report No. SP 025923). Washington, D.C.: ERIC Clearinghouse on Teacher Education.  (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 261005) Resources in Education, January.


Research Grants


1989     International Eyecare Centers. "Vision Screening in Public Schools in Missouri." $1,347.60

1987    Faculty Research Opportunity Grant, University of Houston. "Utilizing Cause Deleted Life Tables to Estimate Changes in Population Longevity Relative to Cigarette Smoking Cessation." $450.

1987     Texas Cancer Council/Texas Department of Health (with Evans, Buckner, Levenson). "Teacher Training Center for Health Education." $55,000.

1985    University of Houston, College of Education, Urban Education Research Center. "Pharmacology Training in Schools of Optometry: How Do They Measure Up?"  $100.

1983    College of Charleston (with Miller). “Physical Aspects of Sexual Assault.” $930.


Work Experience


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2000-present     Associate Professor, Department of Educational, School and Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia.

1987-2000        Associate Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of                        Missouri-Columbia.

1996-2000        Health Program Coordinator, Department of Health & Physical Education,                     University of Missouri-Columbia.

1986-1987        Health Program Coordinator, Department of Health and Human Performance,                        University of Houston.

1982-1987    Assistant Professor of Health, Department of Health and Human Performance, University of Houston.

1984-1987        Visiting Assistant Professor of Health, Department of Health and Physical                     Education, William Marsh Rice University, Houston, Texas.  .

1984-1987        Lecturer in the Department of Community Medicine, Baylor College of                         Medicine.

1980-1982        Graduate Teaching Fellow/Research Assistant, Department of School and                     Community Health, University of Oregon.

1979-1980        Teaching Assistant in Health Education, Department of Health and Physical                     Education, University of Missouri-Columbia.

1977-1979        Teacher of Health Education and Physical Education, Oakland Jr. High School,                 Columbia, Missouri.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1987-present.

American School Health Association, 1986-present.

International Dental Health Foundation, 1986-present.

American Public Health Association, 1984-present.

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1982-present.

Association for the Advancement of Health Education, 1982-present.

American Heart Association Networking Training Program, 1983-1984.

Texas Association for Teacher Educators, 1982-1987.

Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1982-1987.

Texas School Health Association, 1983-1987.

Southwest Educational Research Association, 1984-1987.

New York Academy of Sciences, 1985-1987.

Houston-Galveston Health Promotion Consortium, 1985-1987.


Awards and Honors


Nominated for Provosts Award for Research Excellence by a department faculty member, nomination supported by Department Chairperson and College Dean, 1990.

Approval as a Certified Health Education Specialist through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc., 1989.

Elected Fellow of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Research Council, 1988.

Accepted for Doctoral Faculty Status at the University of Missouri, 1988.

Accepted for Graduate Faculty Status at the University of Missouri, 1988.

Awarded 'Honorable Mention for Best Non-technical Article-State/Regional' for the 1987 publishing year by the Optometric Editors Association, 1988.

Elected Member of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Research Council, 1987.

Elected Member of the American School Health Association Research Council, 1986.

Awarded 'Best Technical Article-National' for the 1985 publishing year by the Optometric Editors Association, 1986.

Elected Member of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1985.

Magna Cum Lauda Professor at Rice University, 1985 (Professor elected on the basis of student evaluations.)

Full Graduate (Doctoral) Faculty Status at the University of Houston, 1984.


Presentations


Woolsey, C. Waigandt, A.  Summers, J.  Whittaker, T.   (2007) Are We Psychologically Ready for Independent Online Education? A Comparison of Student Achievement and Satisfaction in a Web-based Verses a Traditional Face-to-face Statistics Class.  American Psychological Association (APA) Convention.

Kennedy R, Maggard B, Scogin J, Waigandt A. (2006) A Longitudinal Study of the Outcomes of the total Person Program at the University of Missouri.  National Association of Academic Advisors Conference.

Waters K, Harris, K, Waigandt A.  (2005) Characteristics of Social Smoking Among College Students.  Society for Research on Nicotine and tobacco’s 11th Annual Meeting and the 7th Annual SRNT European conference, March 20-23, 2005 at the Hilton Prague Hotel in Prague, Czech Republic.

Waigandt A.  (2002) Statistical Technique for the Recalculation of Population Longevity Data Relative to Changes in Mortality.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Meeting, San Diego, California,  March.

Waigandt A.  (2000)  Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug Use Among University Students.   American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Meeting, Orlando, Florida, March.

Waigandt A.  (1998) Health Risk Behavior and College Students.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Meeting, Reno, Nevada, April.

Waigandt A.  (1995) Health in Vietnam.  American Public Health Association Meeting, San Diego, California, October.

Waigandt A. & Brown J. (1995) Health Risk Appraisal and University Students.  American Public Health Association Meeting, San Diego, California, October.

Waigandt A.  (1995)  Health Care Delivery and Health Education in Vietnam.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Association Meeting, Portland, Oregon, March.

Waigandt A.  (1995)  Improving Adolescent Health:  Implications for Health Educators.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Association Meting, Portland, Oregon, March.  (presider)

Waigandt A.  (1994) Health Education in Vietnam.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Association Meeting, Denver, Colorado, April.

Waigandt A.  (1994) Early Heart Attack Program.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Association Meeting, Denver, Colorado, April. (presider)

Waigandt A.  (1993) .  Cutting Edge Issues in Worksite Health Promotion.   American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Association Meeting, Washington D.C., March.  (presider)

Watts P. & Waigandt A. (1993) A University Wellness Program Follow-Up Study and Its Implications.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Association Meeting, Washington D.C., March.

Waigandt A. & Brown J.  (1993) Health Screening of School-Age Children Conducted by Health or Physical Educators in the State of Missouri.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Association Meeting, Washington D.C., March.

Dinger M., Waigandt A. & Watts P.  (1992) Components and Evaluation of Student Wellness Programs.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Association Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, April.

Waigandt A.  (1992) . Community Health Education-Some Creative Strategies.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Association Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, April. (presider)

Waigandt A., Drolet J. & Brown J.  (1991) . The Effects of State Mandated Health Screening Programs.  American School Health Association Meeting, Dearborn, Michigan, October.

Waigandt A., Brown J. & Beetum J. (1991) The Impact of Nursing on Health Screening in Missouri Schools.  American Public Health Association Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, November.

Waigandt A., Harting R. & Oliver R.  (1991) The Nurse Practitioner's Pharmacology Training Program .  American Public Health Association Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, November.

Watts P., Waigandt A., Londeree B. & Sappington M.  (1991) . The Effects of a Health Promotion Program on University Employees.  American Public Health Association Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, November.

Waigandt A., Evans D., Brown J. & Beetum N. (1991) . The Impact of Nursing on Health Appraisal in Missouri Schools.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Meeting, San Francisco, California, April.

Waigandt A.  (1990) Utilizing Cause-Deleted Life Tables in Public Health Education.  American Public Health Association Meeting, New York, New York, October.

Waigandt A. & Brown J. & Miller D.  (1990)  Health Appraisal in Rural Missouri Schools:  A Comparative Analysis.  American School Health Association Meeting, Long Beach, California, October.

Waigandt A.  (1990) In Search of the Perfect Body:  Nutrition, Education, and Resources American School Health Association Meeting, Long Beach, California, October. (presider)

Brown J.  & Waigandt A. (1990)   Health Appraisal in Rural vs. Urban Schools in Missouri American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, March.

Waigandt A. (1990) Health Screening in Missouri Schools.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, March.

Drolet J., Waigandt A. & Williams N. (1990) . Vision Screening in Southern Illinois Schools.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, March

Waigandt A. & Brown J.  (1989) Vision Screening in Missouri Schools.  American Public Health Association Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, October.

Waigandt A. & Brown J.  (1989) Scoliosis Screening in Missouri   American Public Health Association Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, October.

Waigandt A. & Brown J.  (1989) Dental Health Screening in Schools in Central Missouri.  American Public Health Association Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, October.  

Waigandt A. & Brown J. (1989) Visual Health Appraisal in Missouri Schools.  American School Health Association Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, October.

Waigandt A. & Brown J. (1989) Dental Health Screening in Schools in Central Missouri.  American School Health Association Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, October.

Phelps L., Wallace D. & Waigandt A.  (1989) Psychological Impact of Sexual Assault: Post Assault Behavior and Health Status.  American Psychological Association Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, September.

Waigandt A. & Reichle M.  (1989) The Effects of Accidents on the United States and Canada.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, April.

Waigandt A. & Brown J. (1989) Vision Screening in Schools in Missouri.  Central District American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Meeting, Lincoln, Nebraska, March.

Brown J. & Waigandt A.  (1989)   AIDS Education in Public Schools in Missouri.  Central District American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Meeting, Lincoln, Nebraska, March.

Ashwood J. & Waigandt A.  (1988) Attitudes of Allied Health Faculty Toward Handicapped Students.  American Public Health Association Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, November.

Waigandt A., Evans D. & Driever C.  (1988) Drug-taking Behaviors in Practicing Pharmacists.  American Public Health Association Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, November.

Evans D.  & Waigandt A.  (1988) Accident Prevention and Population Longevity.   American School Health Association Meeting, Orlando, Florida, September.

Waigandt A.  (1988) The Potential Effects of Cigarette Smoking Cessation on Population Longevity in the United States: A Demographic Analysis.  XIII (Tri-annual) World Conference on Health Education, Houston, Texas, September.

Waigandt A., Bloom J. & Mohle D.  (1988) In-House Program Evaluation-A Short Form.   American Public Health Association Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, November.

Waigandt A.  (1988) Radial Keratotomy and Traffic Safety.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Meeting, Kansas City, Missouri, April.

Waigandt A.  (1988) . Health Education for Special Children and Adolescent Males.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Meeting, Kansas City, Missouri, April.   (presider)

Waigandt A. & Immarino N. (1987) Utilizing Cause-deleted Life Tables in School Health Education.  American School Health Education Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Waigandt A.  (1987)   Recalculating Population Longevity Relative to Accident Prevention. Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Meeting, December, Dallas, Texas.

Waigandt A., Brown J., Evans D. &  Zabrek B.  (1987) Utilizing Cause Deleted Life Tables to Calculate Population Longevity Relative to Cigarette Smoking Cessation.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, April.

Waigandt A.  (1987) Sport and Leisure Management: Shared Heritage and Common Challenges .  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, April,. (presider)

Waigandt A., Bloom J. &  Gordon G. (1986) A Comparison of Chriopractors and Osteopaths on Manipulation Therapy.   American Public Health Association Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, October.

Waigandt A.  (1986) Smoking at the Workplace: Policy Implications for Business and Schools.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Meeting, Cincinnati, Ohio, March. (presider)

Johnson M. & Waigandt A.  (1986), Twilight/Scotopic Vision, with and without Glare Following Radial Keratotomy Surgery.  Academy for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Research Section

Sheffield E.,  Waigandt A. & Miller D.  (1986) Post-assault Leisure Choices of Sexual Assault Victims: Implications for Leisure and Health Professionals.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Meeting.  Free Communication Research Section, Cincinatti, Ohio, March.

Miller D. & Waigandt A.  (1985) Sexual Assault: The Perceived Health Status of Its Victims. American School Health Association Meeting, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1985.

Drolet J., Waigandt A. & Miller D. (1985)  Assessing Somatic Reactions to Survival of Manmade Catastrophic Events.  American Public Health Association Meeting, Washington, D. C.

Sheffield E. & Waigandt A.  (1985) Health Status and Leisure Behavior of Sexual Assault Victims.  Southwest Educational Research Association Meeting.  

Waigandt A. & Waigandt M.  (1985)  Pharmacology Training in Schools of Optometry, Medicine and Dentistry: How Do We Measure Up? American Public Health Association meeting.  Washington, D.C.

Waigandt A.  (1984) Health Implications of Sexual Assault.  Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Meeting, November 29, San Antonio, Texas

Waigandt A.  (1984) The Present Health Status of the Vietnam Veteran.  Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Meeting, November 29, San Antonio, Texas.


Editorial Activities


Manuscript Reviewer for the Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1999 - present.

Book Reviewer for the textbook, Access to Health, by Dontalle, 1993.

Book Reviewer for the textbook, Measurement for Evaluation in Physical Education and Exercise Science, by Baumgartner and Jackson, 1993.

Book reviewer for the textbook, Connections for Health, by Mullen, Gold, Belcastro, McDermott and published by W. C. Brown Company, 1990.

Book reviewer for the textbook, The Wellness Lifestyle, by Swarth and published by the Dushkin Publishing Group, 1990.

Book Reviewer for the textbook, Entering Adulthood: Examining Drugs and Risks, 1990.

Book Reviewer for the textbook, Into Adolescence: Avoiding Drugs, 1990.

Book Reviewer for the textbook, Health: A Consumer's Dilemma, by Kime and published by Dushkin Publishing Group, 1990.

Member of the Editors/Advisory Board for the textbook, Annual Editions-Drugs, Society and Behavior, 1986-present.

Member of the Editors/Advisory Board for the textbook, Annual Editions-Health, 1986-present.

Manuscript reviewer for the journal, Health Education, 1987-present.

Book Reviewer for the textbook, Life Choices: Health Concepts and Strategies, 1987.

WEB COURSE DEVELOPMENT

A354: Introduction to Educational Statistics, Continuing Professional Education and the Department of Educational and Professional Psychology, College of Education, University of Missouri – Columbia, 1999.



Service


International

Co-Chair     The United States Host Committee for the 13th World Conference on Health Education Subcommittee, (UMC) 1987-1988.

National

Evaluation Consultant    Secretary's Community Health Promotion Award Program. 1987-1988.

Member     National Resource Network of the Office of Minority Health Resource Center. 1988-1997.

Member     Missouri Gerontology Institute. 1987-1996.

Chairperson    American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Research Council, New Fellows Committee, (UMC) 1989-1990

Member    American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Research Council Future Directions Committee, (UMC) 1990-1991.

Member     AAHE NCATE Folio Review Committee, (UMC) 1994-1997.

State

Abstract Reviewer    Presentations at the national convention for the American School Health Association, 1990, 1992.

Reviewer     AAHE Professional Development Committee, Joint Sponsorship Application (UMC) 1995-1996.

Test Validation Expert Panelist        National Teachers Examination, Health Education Test through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, State of Missouri, 1990.

Reviewer     ProNet (Professional Health Education Network) Continuing Education Programs for AAHE (American Association for Health Education), 1991-2000.

Network Coordinator    National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (for the State of Missouri). 1992-1995.

Member    AAHE/T Awards Committee, (UMC) 1997-2000.

Member    AAHE ProNET Committee, College Division. (UMC) 1996-2000.

Member    AAHE Health Education Professional of the Year Committee. (UMC) 1997-2000.

College/University

Member     University Health Center Policy Board, (UH) 1985-1986

Member     Project A.D.A.P.T., (UMC) 1990-1996.

Member     Academic Grievance Hearing Panel, (UMC) 1993-1997.

Chairperson     Academic Grievance Hearing Panel, ((UMC) 1996.

Member    Student Conduct Committee, (UMC) 1998-2002.

Member     College Grievance Committee, (UH) 1984-1986.

Member    College Faculty Development Committee, (UH) 1983-1984.

Member     College Salary Review Committee, (UH) 1985.

Member     Educational Research Center Committee, (UH) 1985.

Member     College Multicultural Education Committee, (UMC) 1990-1991.

Member     Instructional Resources Committee, (UMC) 1991-1992.

Member     Research Review Committee, (UMC) 1992-1993.

Member     Ad Hoc Committee of 14 for College Research “White Paper,” (UMC) 1994.

Member    Promotion and Tenure Committee, (UMC) 1996, 1998

Member     COE Curriculum Development Lens 1 Group, (UMC) 1996.

Member     Campus Institutional Review Board (IRB), (UMC) 2003-2006

Department

Chairperson     Department Scholarship Committee, (UH) 1983-1987.

Chairperson    HPER Academic Scholarship Committee, (UH) 1983-1984.

Chairperson    Department Graduate Studies Committee, (UH) 1985-1986.

Member     Professional Development Committee, (UH) 1984-1985.

Member     Department Undergraduate Committee, (UH) 1982-1985.

Member     Department Program Evaluation Committee, (UH) 1983-1984.

Member     Department Ph.D. Program Committee, (UH) 1983-1984.

Member     Department Search Committee, (UH) 1983-84, 1985, 1986.

Member    Health Education M.Ed. Qualifying Exam Committee, (UH) 1982-1986.

Member     Department Reorganization Committee, (UH) 1987.

Member     Department Graduate Faculty Committee, (UMC) 1987-1991.

Member    Department BES Committee, (UMC) 1987-1991.

Member     Department Curriculum Committee, (UMC) 1987-1992.

Chairperson    Unit United Way, (UMC) 1991.

Member     Department Faculty Awards Committee, (UMC) 1999-present.

Outside Academic Committees

Member     ROTC Disciplinary Board Committee, (UMC) 1987-1995.

Member     ROTC Scholarship Committee, (UMC) 1988-1995.

    (UMC)    = University of Missouri
    (UH)     = University of Houston


Additional Information


United States Marine Corps (October 1967-March 1973)

Active Service in Vietnam (DD214 available upon request)

Claim for Veterans' Preference accepted in the amount of 10 points (for Veterans awarded the Purple Heart) Identification No. 78018

Life Member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart from 1982

Life Member of the Disabled American Veterans Organization from 1984

Member of the American Legion, 1980-1990.

Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1980-present.

Member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, 1990-present.

Founder and Faculty Advisor, University of Houston, University Park, Rugby Football Club, 1982-1987

Founder of the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Academic Scholarship, University of Houston, 1985.

Founder of the Outstanding Student Award in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Houston, 1986.

President, University of Missouri, Rugby Football Club, 1978.

Captain, University of Missouri, Rugby Football Team, 1977-1978.


Editorships


Journal/Textbook: Annual Editions-Drugs, Society, and Behavior
Position: Editorial/Advisory Board


Journal/Textbook: Annual Editions-Health
Position: Editorial/Advisory Board