School of Health Sciences
Academic Advising
3070 Human Health Building
433 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester,
MI
48309-4452
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(248) 370-2369
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Dean's Office
Human Health Building
(248) 370-3562
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Title: Coordinator, Special Lecturer - Wellness and Health Promotion
E-mail: rinehart@oakland.edu
Educational Background:
MA; Communication; Eastern Michigan University
BA; Communication; Oakland University
Teaching Interests:
Wellness Facilitation
Introduction to Health Literacy
Persuasion/Marketing in Health
Research/Scholarship:
His academic interests in Service Learning allow him to connect Communication to Wellness. Professor Rinehart has presented at multiple academic conferences on presentation, teaching and service related topics. He currently teaches classes for the Wellness and Health Promotion department, along with classes in the Communication and Journalism department. In addition to teaching, he has served as the Director of the Oakland University Speech Team since 2012.
Professional Affiliations:
Central States Communication Association
Michigan Speech Coaches Inc.
Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League
Personal Interests:
Cooking, traveling, racquetball, running, watching sports (particularly soccer)