Dr. Mariza James
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Dr. Mariza James is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department on Health, Physical and Secondary Education. Dr. James has been a higher education professional for more than 10 years. Dr. James’ research focuses on the health and wellness of African American college students from campus to career. She is particularly interested in campus retention efforts, including “first-year experiences,” mentoring and tutoring, and student development programming. She is also interested in how personal health knowledge and behaviors affect college success among traditionally underrepresented groups, human sexuality education, and campus wellness.
She earned her B.S. in Public Health Studies, M.A. in Health Education and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with a focus in Higher Education Administration from East Carolina University.
2025 Faith and Health Curriculum Development Award, $3000
2022 NC Collaboratory Early Career Faculty Research Seed Grant, Co-Investigator, $50,000
Haithcox-Dennis, M. J., Boaheng, P., James, M. (2025) In Fayetteville State’s health equity course, religious literacy is essential. Interfaith America.
https://www.interfaithamerica.org/article/fayetteville-health-equity-course/
Haithcox-Dennis, M. J., & James, M.K. (2024). Faithful advocacy: Championing interfaith collaboration for increased health equity. SOPHE Advocacy Summit, Hilton Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
Haithcox-Dennis, M. J., Boaheng, P., James, M. (2023). INTERFAITH ACTION FOR HEALTH Integrating Religious Diversity and Interfaith Collaboration into Global Health Education. Presented at Teach Global Health 2023 Summer Institute, AACU and Allegheny College, Meadville, PA.
Haithcox-Dennis, M. J., James, M. (2023). Digital Detectives: Finding Reliable Health Information Online. Presented during National Library Week at Fayetteville State University, Chesnutt Library, Fayetteville, NC.
Society for Public Health Education.
American College Health Association.
Eta Sigma Gamma, National Professional Health Education Honorary.
COHE 201: Community Health Experiences
HEED 112: Health and Wellness
HEED 113: Health, Fitness & Wellness
HEED 215: Women’s Health
HEED 300: Human Sexuality
HEED 301: Drug Education
HEED 321: Health in Early Childhood Education
PUHE 200: Intro to Public Health
PUHE 270: Digital & Consumer Health Literacy
PUHE 290: Advancing Health Equity
PUHE 330: Health Behavior and Counseling
PUHE 360: Global Health
PUHE 470: Seminar in Public Health