Kathleen Phillips
Professor and Internship Coordinator
1977 School Health Education, Teacher Certification
MS Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
1978 Health Education
Ph.D. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
1984 Education, Health Education
Dissertation Title: Senior Olympics: Profile of Selected Participants
Email: kphillips2@eiu.edu
Website: http://castle.eiu.edu/phillips/index.php
Kathleen Phillips, professor and Intern Coordinator in the Department of Health Studies, has been teaching health education professional preparation courses at EIU since 1978. During her career, Kathy has authored articles and made numerous presentations on professional program assessment and internship practices. She successfully completed the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) requirements in 1989 and the Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) requirements in 2011.
A native of Lilly, Pennsylvania, Dr. Phillips has made trips to both the Arctic and Antarctic regions. In 2001, Dr Phillips spent 2 weeks living in the interior of Antarctica experiencing life in a polar camp, explored the area on skis and learned polar survivor skills. In 2011, Dr. Phillips traveled to Yellowknife, Canada, capital of the Northwest Territories. While there, she experienced polar life through dog sledding, snow shoeing, learning about native Inuit culture and viewing the aurora borealis.
Areas of Expertise
- Aging
- Aging
- Substance Abuse
Education
BS Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA1977 School Health Education, Teacher Certification
MS Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
1978 Health Education
Ph.D. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
1984 Education, Health Education
Dissertation Title: Senior Olympics: Profile of Selected Participants
Contact Information
Phone: 217-581-6315Email: kphillips2@eiu.edu
Website: http://castle.eiu.edu/phillips/index.php
