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Michael P. McNeil

Interim Director

Alice! Health Promotion Program

Michael McNeil joined Health Services at Columbia in 2006. In his role he is responsible for general oversight of the Alice! Health Promotion Program including Go Ask Alice! Health Q&A website and numerous other health promotion programs and priorities for the University. Prior to joining HSC, Michael led the health promotion office and was an Instructor of Public Health at Temple University . He has served as the Chair of the Health Promotion Section for the American College Health Association and is active in numerous other higher education organizations. Michael was born and spent the first 12 years of his life living outside the US . To date he has lived in 6 countries on 4 continents. Michael holds a BA in Sociology from the University of Central Florida , an MS in Health Education from Florida State University and is currently pursuing his doctorate in Higher Education Administration.

 When not working, Michael is an avid traveler (35+ countries on all 7 continents and 46 of the US States), consumer of good coffee, a commercial aviation enthusiast and (very) amateur stand-up comedian.  Excited to be living in a global city, he enjoys walking in Riverside Park with his dog Paco.

Education
  • EdD (in progress)
  • MS, Health Education
Certifications and Licensure
  • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
  • Treating Nicotine Dependence, Mayo Clinic
  • HIV Pre/Post Test Counseling
  • Pharmacology, Florida School of Addiction Studies
  • Conflict Resolution, Florida School of Addiction Studies
Professional Experience
  • Temple University
  • American College Health Association
  • Florida Department of Health
Awards and Honors
  • Creating a Tobacco Free Generation Leadership Award (2008)
  • BACCHUS Network 2005 Outstanding Alumnus
  • BACCHUS Network 2004 Advisor of the Year
Professional Memberships
  • American College Health Association
  • National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
Published Articles
  • "I said no to drugs, but the drugs wouldn’t listen" in R. Chapman (ed.) Collegiate drug use: A new look at an old issue (pp. 93-104). Rowan, NJ: Rowan University. 2008
  • “Linking Health to Academic Success and Retention,” Student Health Spectrum. 2007
  • “Creating Partnerships on Campus to Facilitate Practical Experiences,” College Quarterly. 2006
  • “Predatory Drugs: An Update,” Safe Spring Break Programming Manual. 2006
  • “Student Leadership in Tobacco Cessation,” Great American Smoke Out Programming Manual. 2004
  • “Predatory Drugs…Don’t Let Your Guard Down,” The Peer Educator. 1998
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Michael P. McNeil
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