2008 WELLNESS SCHOLAR AWARDS The following UNCA
students have received “Wellness Scholar” Awards for the 2008 academic year.
This award consists of a $1000 scholarship and up to $900 for supplies and
travel for students conducting independent research in health promotion.
Congratulations to this dedicated and enthusiastic group!
Student & Major
Project Title
Project Advisor
Gaia Boyd,
Sociology
Understanding
the impact of women’s interactions with medical and media
definitions of bodies and wellness: A qualitative study
Dr. Karin Peterson
Heather Gourley,
Spanish
Investigation of network of health care
providers for Latinos in Buncombe County
Ms. Ellen Bailey
Luella Heetderks,
Health & Wellness Promotion
Identifying the role of self-efficacy
in weight management after weight loss
Dr. Amy Lanou
Fran Oliver,
Sociology & Anthropology
Adding life to
years for individuals living with Alzheimer’s
Dr. John Wood
Pamela Philyaw,
Psychology
The Health Adventure: Health promotion and
disease prevention
