Dr. Roberta Donahue
Professor of Health Science
PhD, The University of Alabama and University of Alabama at Birmingham, Major: Health Education/Promotion
MEd, Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Major: Health Promotion M.Ed.
BA, The College of William and Mary in Virginia, Major: History
Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder, The University of Kansas
Dr. Donahue teaches the following courses:
DS 225, Autism Spectrum Disorders
HLTH 160, Essentials of Stress Management
HLTH 255, Introduction to Community and Public Health
HLTH 270, Health Systems and Consumers
HLTH 362, Environmental Health
HLTH 366, Program Planning and Assessment
HLTH 405, Global Public Health
JINS 373, Stress in America
Dr. Donahue’s courses emphasize the potential personal and professional relevance of the course material. She asks students to reflect upon the implications of their learning. Dr. Donahue is a member of Truman’s Partners in Prevention coalition. She encourages student involvement in this coalition as part of her classes and through connections with student organizations. The coalition seeks to reduce high risk drinking among Truman students while promoting health enhancing behaviors. The coalition’s website is http://pip.truman.edu. Her current research focuses on college student health behaviors.
Dr. Donahue is married to Paul and has one daughter, Caroline. In addition to spending time with family, she enjoys yoga, nature walks, theater, cinema, reading, and traveling.
Related Professional Experience
2022 -present, Strategic Plan Coordinator
2004-present, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor, Health Science
2010-2012 Interim Research Coordinator, McNair Program, Truman State University
2002-2004 Assistant Professor, Department of Health Science, The University of Alabama
2001-2002 Instructor, Department of Health Science, The University of Alabama
1998-2004 Instructor/Teacher Trainer, Kaplan Test Preparation
1997-1998 Fitness Specialist, Women’s Exercise Research Center, George Washington University Medical Center
1994-1996 Chief, Patient Services, Department of the Army, Civil Service
1989-1994 Active Duty U.S. Army Officer, Medical Service Corps
Current Certification:
Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)
Registered YOGA Teacher 200 hours (RYT200).
Current Professional Affiliations:
The Phi Beta Kappa Society
Missouri Society of Health & Physical Educators (MOSHAPE)