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Dietetics Portfolio

What and When

The portfolio is an assignment in HSS 113 (pdf) that will continue to evolve during the dietetic student’s academic tenure at the University of Dayton. It will be a component of the Dietetic Enrichment Point System and must be provided to the student’s advisor one time per year for review and point assignment.

YEAR PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
1 DUE SPRING SEMESTER ADVISING
  • HSS 113 (pdf) portfolio requirements
  • Two reflection papers from RD shadow opportunities 
2 DUE SPRING SEMESTER ADVISING
  • Updated resume
  • Updated professional goals
  • Samples of best work
  • Volunteer experience in nutrition or food service reflection paper OR paid experience in nutrition or food service reflection paper
3 DUE SPRING SEMESTER ADVISING
  • Updated resume
  • Updated professional goals
  • Samples of best work
  • Samples of leadership training/extracurricular leadership position/lead on nutrition or food service project
  • Reflection paper on leadership experience
  • Personal statement outline
4 DUE FIRST DAY OF CLASS IN HSS 439
  • Updated resume
  • Updated professional goals
  • Samples of best work
  • Personal statement

Students may wish to include a miscellaneous section in which they list their accomplishments and their involvement in the university and the community. Student goals for the future will be important to include as the student progresses through the program.

Why

The information contained in this requirement builds the professional foundation for the dietetic student’s post-baccalaureate application as well as the requirements for the registered dietitian’s professional portfolio.

How

Beginning in Fall 2012, students will be required to purchase Chalk & Wire portfolio software in HSS 113 Introduction to Dietetics.