philosophy
The philosophy of professional education, to which I subscribe, is that students are
our future and ought to be educated for practice in a diverse and ever-changing world.
To this end, educational systems are obligated to provide an environment where students
can develop competence necessary for practice; where acceptance, compassion, cooperation,
curiosity, inclusion, integrity, self-reflection, and systems-thinking flourish; and
where lifelong learning, service, and sustainability are fostered.
Education
Year |
Degree |
School/University |
Location |
1995 |
PhD in Foodservice and Hospitality Management |
Kansas State University |
Manhattan, KS |
1991 |
Master in Food and Nutrition |
North Dakota State University |
Fargo, ND |
1986 |
Bachelors in Corporate and Community Fitness |
North Dakota State University |
Fargo, ND |
1985 |
Bachelors in Home Economics/Food and Nutrition |
North Dakota State University |
Fargo, ND |
Courses
Course Number |
Course Name |
NTD 205 |
Principles of Food Selection and Preparation |
NTD 301 |
Consumer Nutrition |
NTD 303 |
Introductory Principles of Human Nutrition |
NTD 312 |
Experimental Foods |
NTD 333 |
Nutrition: East Meets West |
NTD 410 |
Quantity Food Production |
NTD 416 |
Foodservice Management |
NTD 420 |
Perspectives on Obesity |
NTD 422 |
Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sport |
NTD 435 |
Current Topics in Nutrition |
NTD 501 |
Nutrition Concept and Controversies |
NTD 503 |
Human Nutrition |
NTD 520 |
Perspectives on Obesity |
NTD 522 |
Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Performance |
HEA 203 |
The Dietetic Profession |
HEA 435 |
Nutrition/Conditioning for Fitness and Sport |
HTL 205 |
Principles of Food Selection and Preparation |
Publications
Dirhan, D., Walz, S., Harris, J. (2024) Didactic Program Directors Favor Nutrition
Courses in a General Education Curriculum. NDEP-Line, Spring 2024: 12-21.
Walz, S., Dirhan, D. (2023). Let Food Labels Guide Your Food Choices: An Innovative,
Consumer-Friendly Tool for Comparing Food and Beverage Products. NDEP-Line, Spring
2023: 5-8.
Dirhan, D., Walz, S. (2022). Nutrition Educators: Advocating for Introductory General
Education Nutrition Courses. The Educators Resource by Nutrition Educators of Health
Professionals, 78(2): 6-9.
Walz, S.M. (Aug, 2016). Nutrition Facts Label: Updated Design and Content. Creighton
University. Wiley; Daltek. Web. http://online.creighton.edu/mph/masters-in-public-health/resources/new-nutrition-facts-label
[Last accessed on Aug 16, 2016].
Walz, S.M. (May, 2016). 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines For Americans: A New Focus. Creighton
University. Wiley; Daltek. Web. http://online.creighton.edu/mph/masters-in-public-health/resources/a-new-focus-on-dietary-guidelines
[Last accessed on May 25, 2016].
Memberships
Pennsylvania Dietetic Association (1995-pr)
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (1984-pr)
Dietetic Practice Groups: Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine (’17-pr)
Dietetic Educators of Practitioners (DEP, ’95-pr)