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Robert L Clegg, PhD, MPH, MCHES
Professor of Clinical Sciences

School of Health Sciences, Northcentral University
California, USA
Phone: (559) 320-6989
E-mail: robert_clegg@sbcglobal.net

Education

2012 Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services, Capella University, Minnesota
2007 Master of Public Health, California State University, Fresno
1997 Bachelor of Science in Health Science, California State University, Fresno

Biography

Dr. Robert Clegg is a Professor in the School of Health Sciences at Northcentral University (NCU). Aside from his work at NCU, Dr. Clegg is a Certified Core Faculty Member for the College of Health and Human Services at National University where he teaches a vast array of online health administration, public health and allied health courses for baccalaureate- and masters-level students. Previously, he was an Associate Professor of Administrative Sciences at California Health Sciences University College of Pharmacy and was the Lead Faculty Area Chair (LFAC)/Certified Faculty Member for the College of Health Sciences/Nursing at the University of Phoenix – Central Valley Campus. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Clegg spent nearly a decade as the Risk Manager at a large acute care hospital in Fresno and proudly served in the United States Navy for nearly 16 years. Academically, Dr. Clegg earned both his Bachelor of Science in Health Science and a Master of Public Health at Fresno State, and a Doctorate in Human Services with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration (graduation with distinction) from Capella University in Minneapolis, MN. Furthermore, he is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.


Research Interest

  • Patient safety
  • Quality of care
  • Public health
  • Health promotion

Scientific Activities

Professional Experience
2013-present Associate Professor, California Health Sciences University, College of Pharmacy, Clovis, CA
Certified Core Adjunct Faculty, School of Health and Human Services, National University, Fresno, CA
2011-2012 Program Development Coordinator, National University, Fresno, CA
2010-2014 Lead Faculty Area Chair/Certified Faculty Member, College of Health Sciences/Nursing, University of Phoenix, Fresno, CA
2001-2014 Adjunct Faculty, Health Science Department, Reedley College, Reedley, CA
1999-2006 Adjunct Faculty, Health Science Department, West Hills Community College, Coalinga, CA
Honors and Awards
2013 Central Valley Faculty Scholarship Award, University of Phoenix
Alumni Excellence Award, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, California Phi Chapter, California State University, Fresno
2011 Volunteer Recognition Award- 25 Years of Service, American Red Cross- Central Valley Chapter
2002 Health Educator of the Year, California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD)

Publications

  1. Clegg R (2017, September). What constitutes “clinical” research? Scient Open Access - Annals of Clinical Research and Trials, 1(2), e1-2. Retrieved from http://scientonline.org/open-access/what-constitutes-clinical-research.pdf
  2. Clegg R (2017, July). No, really … what is public health? SciFed Journal of Public Health, 1(1), e1-2. Retrieved from http://www.scifed.com/open-access/no-really-what-is-public-health.pdf
  3. Clegg R, Sethi A, & Sethi R (2014, January). What’s in your water can be bad for your health? Air & Water Borne Diseases, 3(1), e127. doi:10.4172/2167-7719.1000e127 Clegg, R.L. (2013, Spring). Critical thinking: An educator’s guide to thinking “outside the box.” CAHPERD e-Newsletter, 1(1), 13-14. Retrieved from http://www.cahperd.org/cms-assets/documents/110150-953317.e-journal-draft-7.pdf
  4. Clegg RL (2002, May/June). Asthma: A matter of control. CAHPERD Journal/Times, 64(4), 19.
  5. Acree A, Arnold M, Clegg R, et al. (2002). Strategic Plan for Asthma in California. Sacramento, CA: California Department of Health Services.

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