COM Outlook Summer/Fall 2020

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY | 49 First-Person Perspectives From left: Stephanie N. Petrosky, M.H.A., RDN, LDN, FAND, department chair and director of the Master of Science in Nutrition program; Petra Colindres, M.A., RDN, LDN, IBCLC, assistant professor; Nadine Mikati, Ph.D., RDN, LDN, associate professor; Melinda Luis, M.S., RD, LDN, adjunct instructor and practicum coordinator; Ioana Scripa, Ph.D., RDN, LDN, assistant professor and director of the Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition program; and Marilyn Gordon, Ed.D., RDN, CSSD, LDN, assistant professor and academic coordinator Up, Up, and Away “Amidst the transition, the nutrition team learned that the Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition program received candidacy for accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. The program will now offer students a professional outcome as nutrition and dietetics technicians. Thankfully, the program transitioned smoothly to online teaching and fun projects were completed, including an online portfolio that allows students to highlight their achievements.” —Ioana Scripa