Dietetic Educators of Practitioners (DEP) DPG

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Educators of dietetic practitioners for entry and advanced levels of dietetics practice.

Dietetic Practice Group #50
Visit our Web site at www.depdpg.org/

Members of the Dietetic Educators of Practitioners dietetic practice group are creative, futuristic thinkers who are dedicated to improving the quality of education for future dietitians and dietetic technicians. They are educators of dietetic practitioners for entry and advanced levels of dietetics practice. "The quarterly DEP-Line offers topical information and the spring DEP area meetings are an opportunity for learning, networking and professional growth," says DEP member Kay Wolf, PhD, RD, LD.

DEP Officers

Chair: Christina G. Campbell, PhD, RD, ccampbel@iastate.edu
Chair-elect: Lauri Y. Wright, PhD, RD, Lauri.wright@unf.edu
Treasurer: Patti S. Landers, PhD, RD, LD, Patti-Landers@ouhsc.edu
Secretary: Mary N. Jaskowski, MS, RD, jaskowsm@trinity-health.org
Past Chair: Deborah (Debi) Silverman, MS, RD, FADA, dwsilver50@msn.com
Nominating Chair: Karen Beathard, MS, RD, LD, kbeathard@ag.tamu.edu

Membership Total
935

Newsletter Name and Unique Features
DEP-Line is the quarterly publication with advertising available. Case studies and book reviews are regular features.

Quality Management
Educator Resource Guide

Other Publications
Applicant Guide to Supervised Practice Experience (annual publication; 2009-2010 edition available for purchase beginning August 1, 2009). To order, contact: Andrea Hutchins at ahutchin@uccs.edu or 719/255-4467. This is a resource to assist students and faculty in selecting supervised practice sites.
Dietetic Internship Application and Recommendation Form — available at www.depdpg.org/.

Awards, Grants, Scholarships and Stipends
DEP Scholarship (open to ADA members). For more information, contact the Education and Accreditation Team, e-mail education@eatright.org

Networking, Business Meetings, Continuing Professional Education Events, Receptions
The Dietetic Educators of Practitioners plan yearly educational spring meetings:

AREA 1: Contact Janet Beary, PhD, RD - beary@wsu.edu
AREA 2: Contact Amy Knoblock-Hahn, MS, RD - Amy.KnoblockHahn@va.gov
AREA 3: Contact Katherine Davis, PhD, RD - kdavis@deltastate.edu
AREA 4: Contact Sharon Bode, PhD, RD - skbode@att.net
AREA 5: Contact Nancy Burzminski, EdD, RD - nburzmin@kent.edu
AREA 6: Contact Merel Kozlosky, PhD, RD - kozloskym@cc.nih.gov
AREA 7: Contact Khursheed P Navder, PhD, RD - knavder@hunter.cuny.edu (Lead Coordinator)

DEP’s electronic mailing list is an online opportunity to discuss relevant education issues related to dietetics. DEP members can enroll in the DEP electronic mailing list by contacting Ruth Johnston at ruth.johnston@med.va.gov

Networks
Institute of Food Technologists Nutrition Section
Enhancement and Promotion of ADA's Strategic Initiatives and Campaigns

Member Initiative
Many of the above-mentioned products, services and events support ADA's Member Initiative. DPG brochures and a display are offered.