Case Study Competition

The American Association for Health Education (AAHE) Case Study Competition allows student teams from a variety of institutions to display their ability to solve problems, apply the CHES responsibilities, and communicate a health message.

The Competition takes place during the annual AAHE/AAHPERD convention:

  • Boston, Massachusetts, March 13-17, 2012;
  • Charlotte, North Carolina, April 23-27, 2013
  • St. Louis, Missouri, March 18-22, 2014
  • Seattle, Washington, March 17-21, 2015

Institutions with degree programs in health education are invited to create teams of three undergraduate students exemplary in their programs. The contest is open to the first eight teams registering. Each institution may enter only one team. Students (and their professor) must register for the convention.

The Case Study is distributed to the teams prior to arrival in the convention. During the convention each team will present their solution to the case study before a panel of judges. Judges award points based on a number of criteria including the ability to apply the CHES responsibilities in solving the case study. Judging Criteria.

Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place are presented.

Registration

Registration for the Case Study Competition begins October 1 in the year preceding the conference and will continue until six weeks prior to the convention, or until all eight slots are filled. Typically, the eight slots fill up quickly. If you are certain you would like to enter a team it would be wise to register your team as soon as possible. Student names may be changed up until six weeks before the convention. Registration Deadline: December 1st

Case Study Competition registration form

For additional information on the Competition contact Linda Moore at AAHE (lmoore@aahperd.org, 703/476-3437 or 703/476-6638 fax).

Case Study Competition Winners

San Diego 2011         

1st Place:  Truman State University            
Sarah Folks
Katie Emery
Grace McGaughey            
Janice Clark Young, Advisor                        

2nd Place: Eastern Illinois University
Megan Flynn
Emily Schumacher
Richard Cavanaugh 
Misty Rhoads, Advisors  

3rd Place: Ohio University
Brittany Calhoun
Elisabeth Mace
Clare Conway
Tania B. Basta, Advisor

Indianapolis 2010 
 
1st Place:  Ohio University
Kaela Martin
Tahirah Nyanin
Clare Conway
Tania B. Basta, Advisor  

2nd Place:  Truman State University
Kelsey Cler
Sarah Folks
Katie Emery
Grace McGaughey
Janice Clark Young, Advisor  

3rd Place:  Ball State University
Janet Kamiri
LaMonica Smith
Audrey Gavalier
PJ Hatcher
Jim McKenzie
Denise Seabert, Advisor 

Tampa 2009

1st Place:  Eastern Illinois University
Jenna Manigold
Breanne Stillwell
Angelina Montleon
Dr. Julie Dietz, Advisor

2nd Place:  Gustavus Adolphus College
Amy Knutson
Annie Berger
Catherine Osterahuas.
Dr. Karl Larson, Advisor

3rd Place:  Abilene Christian University
Sara Montgomery
Ana Pruteanu
Jasmine Maranca
Dr. Sheila Jones & Dr. Lorraine Wilson, Advisor