Research Interests
- School, Family and Community Partnerships in Health Education
- Program Planning and Evaluation
- Alcohol Use and Risky Sexual Behavior
- Healthy Weight Management
Teaching Interests
- Instructional Skills, Strategies and Assessment
- Program Planning and Evaluation
- Research Design
Professional Affiliations
- American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD)
- Association for the Advancement of Health Education (AAHE)
- American School Health Association
- Eta Sigma Gamma
Christine Karshin
Ph.D
Associate Professor
Ph.D Biobehavioral Health - Pennsylvania State University
319 J Porter Office
318 Porter Main
734.487.7120 ext. 2561 Office
734.487.0090 Main
Manuscripts
Holberg, J., Karshin, C., Jankowski, A., Shehab, T. (2007). Are U.S. undergraduates in danger of acquiring Hepatitis C? A comprehensive review of students’ risk behaviors and knowledge of the disease. Submitted to: American Journal of Gastroenterology. (Under review)
Schulz, J., Karshin, C., & Woodiel, D. (2006). Body art: The decision making process among college students. The American Journal of Health Studies.
Woodiel, K., & Karshin, C. (2004). Bullying in schools: Helpful resources for teachers. MAHPERD Journal. 20-22.
Grants
2008 Lose to Win/Shape-Up. Role on project: Principal Investigator. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation ($167,003)
2008 Lose to Win. Role on project: Principal Investigator. College of Health and Human Services Scholarly Activity Award (2008), Eastern Michigan University ($3,451)
2007 Project IMPACT. Role on project: Evaluation Coordinator.
2006 Young Women for Change. Role on project: Evaluation Coordinator. Michigan Women’s Foundation ($5,000)
2006 Prevalence of Traditional and Novel Hepatitis C Risk Factors Among Undergraduate Students. Role on Project: Co-Investigator.
2004 A Day in a ‘Healthy’ Life: Assessment of Adolescent Health Behaviors. Role on project: Principal Investigator. College of Health and Human Services Scholarly Activity Award (2004),
2004 Healthy Connections. Role on project: Principal Investigator. Josephine Nevins Keal Professional Development Fellowship, Eastern
2003 Stress Management pamphlet. Role on project: Designer. Student Judicial Services Alcohol and Other Drugs Grant, Eastern Michigan University ($2,000)
Awards/Honors
2009 Team Captain Award, American Heart Association Heart Walk
2007 Faculty Appreciation Award; Division of Student Affairs
2006 Josephine Nevins Keal Professional Development Fellowship recipient
2004 Woman of Excellence Highest Honor Recipient, EMU Women’s Center
2004 Josephine Nevins Keal Professional Development Fellowship recipient
