Baylor School of Education Lecture Series Welcomes Wellness Expert Tyler Cooper

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WACO, Texas (Oct. 27, 2014) – The Baylor School of Education will address the issue of American healthcare with guest speaker Tyler Cooper, B.B.A. ’94, M.P.H., M.D., at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, in Marrs McLean Science Building, Room 101. The lecture, part of the Distinguished Lecture Series in the Baylor School of Education, is titled “Social and Ethical Considerations Regarding Who Has a Right to Healthcare.”
Cooper is the chief executive officer of Cooper Aerobics, an internationally known company and leader in health and wellness research, education, products and services.
“Dr. Cooper is a foremost expert on wellness and a broad advocate for the role of exercise as a critical element in promoting and maintaining health and quality of life at all ages,” said Jon Engelhardt, Ph.D., dean of the School of Education and a professor of curriculum and instruction. “He broadly speaks on critical issues of healthcare and cares deeply about issues of education, most especially education in schools and education that promotes healthy lifestyles.”
“The problem (of healthcare) is very real,” Cooper said. “In order for significant improvement to occur in the health of Americans, achievable, realistic and affordable policies and education must occur, and a solid understanding of ethical positions is critical to create the opportunity for constructive and successful collaboration among many different opinions.”
After graduating from Baylor University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Cooper received his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio and a master of public health degree in healthcare management from Harvard University. He also serves on the Dean’s Advisory Council for the Baylor School of Education.
“This lecture is intended for broad audiences who have concern for healthcare and the health status of Americans,” Engelhardt said. “Those from the general public, those who have technical backgrounds, those interested in healthcare careers and those concerned for the health and wellness of all Americans should enjoy this lecture.”
Marrs McLean Science Building is at 1214 S. Fourth St. For more information, visit the School of Education web page.
by Kristen Bennett, student newswriter, (254) 710-6805
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