Collaboration between Sodexo Dietetic Internships and the University of Rhode Island. Barbara Woodland, EdD, RD, LD Cathy English, PhD, RD, LDN

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2 Collaboration between Sodexo Dietetic Internships and the University of Rhode Island Barbara Woodland, EdD, RD, LD Cathy English, PhD, RD, LDN

3 Objectives Describe the process for collaboration between a free-standing internship and a university List the steps taken, challenges encountered, and lessons learned

4 Introduction Two year process Will discuss: Overview of each program Steps taken Words of wisdom

5 Shared Vision Integrated Classes to enhance supervised practice Courses offered in conjunction with corresponding supervised practice rotations Limit duplication of work for interns

6 Shared Vision Integrated Flexible Needs to accommodate: Distance and campus sites Full and part-time options Interns in rotations at different times

7 Shared Vision Integrated Flexible Online Interns in many states and in different time zones

8 Shared Vision Integrated Flexible Online Reasonable time frame Use year-round calendar with limited breaks Get students into the workforce

9 Shared Vision Integrated Flexible Online Reasonable time frame Modular Format Cover topics in 1-2 week units in all courses Allow students to focus on discrete topics Ability to integrate with internship supervised practice rotations

10 Shared Vision Integrated Flexible Online Reasonable time frame Modular Format Affordable As inexpensive as possible Avoid the in-state, out-of-state differential

11 Previous Internship Structure Sodexo Dietetic Internships 5 Separate Internship Programs within Sodexo Concentrations offered Distance Internship Geographic placement across the United States Leadership International Experience Option Mid-Atlantic MNT or Wellness Allentown, Pa MNT or Diabetes NY/Philadelphia MNT or Pediatrics Southcoast, MA MNT or Weight Management

12 New Internship Structure Distance Education Option Geographic placement across the United States MS Track (online with University of Rhode Island) Non-MS Track 5 Campus Options New Bedford, MA New York, NY Allentown, PA Philadelphia, PA Baltimore, MD / Washington DC International Experience Option Concentrations offered in Distance Education and Campus Options Leadership Diabetes Weight Management Wellness MNT Pediatrics Senior Living Culinary

13 New Internship Structure Distance Education Option Geographic placement across the United States MS Track (online with University of Rhode Island) Non-MS Track 5 Campus Options New Bedford, MA New York, NY Allentown, PA Philadelphia, PA Baltimore, MD / Washington DC One program 5 campus sites central locations Distance Education Option Sodexo sites throughout US Full and Part time options Non-MS and MS tracks Standardized rotation hours, classes, and assignments

14 New Internship Structure Concentrations taken from each of the former programs New Culinary and Senior Living concentrations added Some concentrations dependent on resource availability in the geography International experience option only available with the Leadership Concentration Full Information on website: International Experience Option Leadership Diabetes Weight Management Wellness Concentrations offered in Distance Education and Campus Options MNT Pediatrics Senior Living Culinary

15 MS Degree Component Full information on website MS in Dietetics 35 credits, non-thesis Separate application after acceptance into the Sodexo Dietetic Internship

16 Graduate Courses Clinical 4 courses, 14 credits Community 1 course, 4 credits Management 2 courses, 7 credits Research in Specialty Area 4 courses, 10 credits

17 Some Unique Characteristics Accelerated Calendar Courses are 7 weeks in length 7 sessions over 14 consecutive months

18 MS Dietetics Program Timeline Fall 1 Fall 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2 Fall 1 INTRO CLINICAL CLINICAL 1 CLINICAL 2 CLINICAL 3 COMMUNITY SPECIALTY FOODSERVICE OPERATIONS RESEARCH 1 RESEARCH 2 CLINICAL MGT RESEARCH 3

19 Some Unique Characteristics Accelerated Calendar Single program fee

20 Some Unique Characteristics Accelerated Calendar Single program fee Course Managers/Course Instructors

21 Some Unique Characteristics Accelerated Calendar Single program fee Course Manager/Course Instructors Research training and project

22 Research Project Timeline Fall 1 Fall 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2 Fall 1 RESEARCH 1 RESEARCH 2 SPECIALTY RESEARCH 3 Topic Research Proposal Data Collection Tables & Graphs Manuscript Poster

23 Some Unique Characteristics Accelerated Calendar Single program fee Course Manager/Course Instructors Research training and project Self-funded program

24 Assignments and Projects Comparison of program requirements Integration of assignments avoid duplication specialized experience for intern

25 Benefits for Interns Students get better, broader education Selective admission Both academic training and experiential learning Programs are self-funded URI financial aid can be used for internship tuition

26 Benefits for Educators Great challenge! Rethink what is important to teach Chance to apply new teaching approaches and methods Elevation of department at University

27 Benefits for Profession Well-rounded graduates Better integrates internship directors, assistant directors, faculty, and preceptors in the education process Structure flexible enough to adapt to RDs wanting an MS

28 Challenges Courses do not coincide with rotations Academic and supervised practice experiential learning may have different perspectives or philosophies Multiple approvals needed State Authorization; distance education

29 Sodexo Dietetic Internships Masters Track Timeline 9/2012 Council on Future Practice Visioning Report 6/2013 CDR: Entry-Level Registration Eligibility Requirements Updated, requiring a Master s degree by /2013 First meeting of URI / Sodexo 1/2014 Serious planning begins 1/2015 Approval of Internship Major Change by ACEND 3/2015 Approval of MS degree by RI BOE 5/2015 First class accepted 9/2015 First class begins

30 Our First MS Cohort 24 Interns 3-day Orientation Groups and Super Groups

31 Practice Applications Must have a shared vision Flexible and open minded Mutual respect Time frame may take longer than expected Lessons learned

32 THANK YOU! Sodexo Dietetic Internships: University of Rhode Island: