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Charlotte Guynes

Charlotte Guynes, Ph.D., CHES

Department Chair for Health Promotion, Health and Physical Education, and Sport Management


Professor, Health Promotion 

Degrees and Certifications

  • Ph.D. in Allied Health/Health Promotion, Texas A&M University – 1994
  • M.Ed in Health Education, Stephen F. Austin State University – 1974
  • B.S.  in Health and Physical Education and Biology, Stephen F. Austin State University - 1972
  • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
  • CPR and AED, Emergency First Aid, Emergency Responder (Instructor Certified)

Professional Interests/Research
State and National Training in HIV/AIDS/Drugs/STDs
Developer of Health Worksite Promotion and Public Community Health Programs
Medical Researcher in Areas of Immunology, HIV/AIDS, Sleep Disorders, and Caffeine Studies

Honors and Awards
Academic Advising Award (nominee) – Lynchburg College
Citizen Leadership Award – Longwood University
Virginia College/University Health Educator of the Year
Midwest District AAHPERD Health Educator of the Year
WVAHPERD Presidential Citation Award
Favorite Professor Award
Teacher of the Year Award

Current Courses Taught
HP 275 – Medical Terminology
HP 300 – Drugs and Behavior Management
HP 372 – Contemporary Health Issues
HP 325 – Human Diseases
HP 415 – Health Promotion Internship
HP 420 – Health Promotion Program Planning

Personal Info/Interests
Hobbies include: recreational volleyball, cooking, cross-stitching, gardening