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Jennifer Ward

Extension Specialist II | Family and Consumer Sciences
Overview

I have been working on several projects to advance my content expertise and led projects in 3 main areas: - Reaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Audiences in nutrition education through staff development and curriculum adaptation - Reducing harm from weight stigma in nutrition education - Expanding nutrition education programs to communities and geographic areas that are historically underserved including socially isolated seniors

Outreach Focus

• Provide oversight for two statewide nutrition education programs totaling $6 million in annual funds • Coordinate the implementation and evaluation of nutrition education programs

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
CFS 385 - Diversity Among Children and Families
3 credit hour(s)

Social class, race, ethnicity, culture, and religion are studied singly and in combination with gender and disabilities as shapers of the life chances and opportunities of individuals, children, and families.

Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.

Semesters Offered: Fall
PUBH 220 - Social and Behavioral Theories in Public Health
3 credit hour(s)

Examines the foundational social and behavioral theories that drive public health research and practice. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI) (SS)

Semesters Offered: Spring
PUBH 320 - Social and Behavioral Theories in Public Health
3 credit hour(s)

Examines the foundational social and behavioral theories that drive public health research and practice. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI) (SS)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : PUBH 201

Semesters Offered: Fall
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865-974-8714

jward38@tennessee.edu

119 Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Professional Certifications
  • Intercultural Development Inventory Qualified Administrator, IDI, Inc., Issued 10/26/2023
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Family Resource Management Studies, General, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville*, 2019
  • Masters, Public Health, General, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville*, 2010
Responsible Area(s)
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
Web Presence
State program webpage; Coordinated redesign and expansion of website.
Primary creator (content and graphics) from 2019-2023
TNCEP/EFNEP YouTube Channel; Managed development of youth videos, resistance band videos, recipe videos
National webpage; Oversaw development of site and resources from 2016-2018
Departmental podcast guest
podcast guest "Pandemic Parenting"
Support content development creation and management of external client facing website for TNCEP and EFNEP programs

Jennifer Ward

Extension Specialist II | Family and Consumer Sciences
Picture of Jennifer Ward image

865-974-8714

jward38@tennessee.edu

119 Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Professional Certifications
  • Intercultural Development Inventory Qualified Administrator, IDI, Inc., Issued 10/26/2023
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Family Resource Management Studies, General, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville*, 2019
  • Masters, Public Health, General, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville*, 2010
Responsible Area(s)
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
Overview

I have been working on several projects to advance my content expertise and led projects in 3 main areas: - Reaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Audiences in nutrition education through staff development and curriculum adaptation - Reducing harm from weight stigma in nutrition education - Expanding nutrition education programs to communities and geographic areas that are historically underserved including socially isolated seniors

Outreach Focus

• Provide oversight for two statewide nutrition education programs totaling $6 million in annual funds • Coordinate the implementation and evaluation of nutrition education programs

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
CFS 385 - Diversity Among Children and Families
3 credit hour(s)

Social class, race, ethnicity, culture, and religion are studied singly and in combination with gender and disabilities as shapers of the life chances and opportunities of individuals, children, and families.

Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.

Semesters Offered: Fall
PUBH 220 - Social and Behavioral Theories in Public Health
3 credit hour(s)

Examines the foundational social and behavioral theories that drive public health research and practice. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI) (SS)

Semesters Offered: Spring
PUBH 320 - Social and Behavioral Theories in Public Health
3 credit hour(s)

Examines the foundational social and behavioral theories that drive public health research and practice. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI) (SS)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : PUBH 201

Semesters Offered: Fall
Web Presence
State program webpage; Coordinated redesign and expansion of website.
Primary creator (content and graphics) from 2019-2023
TNCEP/EFNEP YouTube Channel; Managed development of youth videos, resistance band videos, recipe videos
National webpage; Oversaw development of site and resources from 2016-2018
Departmental podcast guest
podcast guest "Pandemic Parenting"
Support content development creation and management of external client facing website for TNCEP and EFNEP programs