2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Nutrition 2021–2022 289 Department of Nutrition Administration Elaine Wallace, D.O., M.S., M.S., M.S., M.S. Dean Room 1407/Ext. 21407 The dean is the chief academic officer of the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM). Phyllis Filker, D.M.D., M.P.H. Associate Dean of Undergraduate, Graduate, and Community Education Room 1403/Ext. 21628 The associate dean of Undergraduate, Graduate, and Community Education provides oversight and promotes the development of the undergraduate, graduate, and community programs for the KPCOM. Kristi Messer, M.P.H., M.S.W., LCSW Assistant Dean of Bachelor’s Degree Programs Director, Bachelor of Science in Public Health Program Room 1443/Ext. 21072 • km1320@nova.edu Stephanie N. Petrosky, M.H.A., RDN, LDN, FAND Chair, Department of Nutrition Director, Master of Science in Nutrition Program Mailman Segal Center for Human Development, Room 2278/Ext. 21597 • spetrosky@nova.edu The chair is responsible for the supervision and coordination of all nutrition department initiatives including strategic planning, faculty oversight, and academic services. The director of the Master of Science in Nutrition Program oversees program planning and development, directs the implementation of program policies and procedures, assures implementation of the program, and coordinates the tracking and mentoring of students enrolled in the various programs. Ioana Scripa, Ph.D., RDN, LDN Director, Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition Program Mailman Segal Center for Human Development, Room 2284/Ext. 21515 • iscripa@nova.edu The director of the Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition Program oversees program planning and development, directs the implementation of program policies and procedures, assures implementation of the program, and coordinates the tracking and mentoring of students enrolled in the various programs.