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Our Mission

The mission of the Nutrition Management Program at the Rochester Institute of Technology is based on the philosophy that a college graduate should have a broad-based education. This encompasses meeting the current and future needs of students including preparation for registration eligibility and successful supervised practice as well as careers in the changing food and nutrition environment.

Nutrition Management Program Goals

• Prepare students for successful application to approved/accredited supervised practice experiences and/or graduate school.
• Foster in students a desire for life- long learning.
• Enhance the student's sense of importance of leadership skills in the nutrition /dietetics profession by encouraging practical experience in management and encouraging involvement in professional organization on and off campus.
• Prepare graduates to be competent entry-level dietitians.

Nutrition Management Program Outcomes

• 90% of students will achieve successful acceptance to an accredited supervised practice experience and/or graduate school.
• 75% of entering students will complete the DPD program to be eligible for supervised practice and/or graduate school application.
• Feedback from supervised practice directors will verify that students will be adequately prepared for supervised practice.
• Feedback from alumni who complete supervised practice will verify that they were adequately prepared.
• 100% of all graduates who become RD's will participate in professional development activities required for maintenance of RD status.
• 100% of all graduates who do not pursue/maintain RD status will engage in professional development/continuing education activities.
• 100% of students will successfully complete "Leadership in Service Culture" course.
• 100% of students will successfully complete three co-operative work experiences in food and nutrition.
• Over a five year period, graduates achieve a pass rate of at least 80% on RD exam.
• Within 12 months of completing the program, graduates will have obtained employment related to their major and/or enrolled in a continuing education program.