Zavela Tyson, K. (2013). Colorado’s Endorsement for Culturally Sensitive Relationship-Focused Practice
Promoting Infant Mental Health® Summary of Successful Candidates’ Focus Group & Interviews:
March – June 2013.
Zavela Tyson, K. (2011).Weld County Prevention Partners - Community Readiness Assessments, 2010-2011.
Zavela Tyson, K. & Fox, D. (2009). HIV/AIDS Prevention Education & Testing Services, Community Readiness
Assessment: Results, Colorado HIV and AIDS Prevention Grant Program to Determine and
Address Unmet Needs Research Project in the Northeast Region. Report prepared for
Rural Solutions, Sterling, CO.
Zavela Tyson, K., Enríquez-Olmos, M. & Gallagher, K. (2009). Enhancing State Capacity to Address Child and
Adolescent Health Through Violence Prevention in Colorado Initiative, for Bold Steps Toward Child and Adolescent Health: A Plan for Youth Violence Prevention
in Colorado. Prepared for Office of Injury, Suicide & Violence Prevention, Colorado Dept. of
Public Health & Environment.
Zavela, K. J., Battistich, V., Gosselink, C. A., & Dean, B. J. (2004). Say Yes First: Follow up
of a five-year rural drug prevention program. Journal of Drug Education, 34(1), 73-88.
Dunn, B. F., Zavela, K. J., Cline, A. D., & Cost, P. A. (2004). Breastfeeding practices in Colorado businesses. Journal of Human Lactation, 20(2), 170-177.
Zavela, K. J. (2002). Colorado Youth Leadership [findings]. Promising Practices. USDHHS SAMHSA
web site http://www.preventiondss.org January 23, 2002.
Zavela, K. J. (2002). Developing effective school-based drug abuse prevention programs. American Journal of Health Behavior, 26(4), 252-265.
Turley, J. M., Cost, P. A. & James, G. B. & Zavela, K. J (2001). The advantages and challenges of teaching students in a virtual classroom
using online instruction. National Social Science Perspectives Journal, 16(1), 127-132.
Turley, J. M., Cost, P. A., Zavela, K. J. & James, G. B. (2000). Teaching and technology issues pertaining to the virtual classroom. National Social Science Perspectives Journal, 16(1), 17-24.
Zavela, K. J., Battistich, V., Dean, B. J., Flores, R., Barton, R., & Delaney, R. J. (1997). Say
Yes First: a longitudinal, school-based alcohol and drug prevention project for rural
youth and families. The Journal of Early Adolescence, 17(1), 67-96.
Zavela, K. J. & Flores, R. (Eds.) Four Project Documentation Guides: (February 1995). Say Yes
First-To Rural Youth and Family Alcohol/Drug Prevention Project Manuals: I. School
Programs Health & Academics, II. Skill-Building & Youth Leadership, III. Alternative
Recreation, Family Programs & Community Service and IV. Case Management (Grades 4-7).
Greeley, CO: University of Northern Colorado Department of Community Health & Nutrition.
Bjornson-Benson, W. M., Stibolt, T. B., Manske, K. A., Zavela, K. J., Youtsey, D. J., & Buist, A. S. (1993). Monitoring recruitment effectiveness and cost
in a clinical trial. Controlled Clinical Trials, 14(2), 52-67.
Zavela, K. J., Barnett, J. E., Smedi, K. J., Istvan, J. A., & Matarazzo, J. D. (1990). Concurrent
Use of Cigarettes, Alcohol, and Coffee 1. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 20(10), 835-845.
Zavela, K. J., Davis, L. G., Cottrell, R. R., & Smith, W. E. (1988). Do only the healthy intend
to participate in worksite health promotion? Health Education Quarterly, 15(3), 259-267.
Cottrell, R. R., Carey, M., Tricker, R., & Zavela, K. J. (1988). Health behavior change and the college personal health class: A multifaceted
approach. Journal of American College Health, 36, 283-288.
Honors and Awards
2019, Honorary Life Membership, Presbyterian Women, Mountain View Presbyterian Church
2005, Outstanding UNC Leader, Women's Resource Center and Stryker Institute for Leadership
Development, University of Northern Colorado
2004, CSAP Award for Distinguished Service, USDHHS Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration
2004, Outstanding Faculty Advisor, Eta Sigma Gamma, Phi Chapter, University of Northern Colorado
1999, Service Award, Sponsored Programs and Academic Research Center, University of
Northern Colorado.
1999, College Scholar Award, College of Health and Human Services, University of Northern
Colorado
1997, Outstanding Service Award, College of Health and Human Science, University of
Northern Colorado
1996, 1997, Distinguished Researcher Award, University of Northern Colorado Research
Corporation
1995, 10th Annual ADAD Award in Recognition for Excellence in Prevention Services,
State of Colorado Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, Annual Conference, Greeley, Colorado
1995, Outstanding Faculty Member (Teaching, Scholarship & Service), College of Health
and Human Sciences, University of Northern Colorado
1993, College Scholar, College of Health and Human Sciences, University of Northern
Colorado
1992-1993, Outstanding Service, Eta Sigma Gamma, Phi Chapter, University of Northern Colorado
1991, Who's Who in American Education
1985, Dissertation Research Award, University of Oregon
1980, Woman of the Year, Mental Health Association of Eau Claire, Wisconsin
