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Partnership for Public Health Nutrition encourages cooperation among the six Wisconsin dietetics programs, the WI Division of Public Health, and other interested organizations. This site is made available through a USDA Higher Education Challenge Grant and maintained at UW-Madison. Feedback, questions, or accessibility issues: kelley@nutrisci.wisc.edu.
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Information for Students
This site can show you listings of public health and community nutrition placements sorted by:
- location
- time commitment
- area of interest within the field of nutrition
Once you have located a placement that matches your interests, you may contact the agency and provide them with information about your qualifications.
These placements have been arranged through members of the Partnership for Public Health Nutrition and faculty at the six Wisconsin colleges that provide dietetics education. Since each academic program is different, please check with your advisor before committing to a placement to be sure it meets your program's requirements.
What is expected of students?
- Know the requirements of your academic program. Consult your advisor and/or your program's website.
- Know the requirements of the American Dietetic Association if you are planning a dietetic internship.
- Be professional and follow through once you make a commitment. Whether your receive academic credit, volunteer experience, or payment for your work you should treat this placement seriously.
- Commit to working for the pre-arranged number of hours according to a schedule arranged with the placement agency. The agency is counting on you to complete the work you agree to do.
- Perform all duties in a professional manner and respect and abide by the agency's policies, procedures and expectations.
- Seek out guidance and feedback from mentors.
- Communicate with faculty in a timely manner to address any concerns.
- Arrange for your own transportation to and from the site.
- Participate in evaluation of the placement experience and this website.
To use this site:
- Read the FAQ's for instructions
- See your program faculty for login information.
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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Karen Lacey, laceyk@uwbg.edu
Phone: (920)465-2332.
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University of Wisconsin-Stout
Charlene Schmidt, schmidtcha@uwstout.edu.
Phone: (715) 232-1994.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Lynette Karls, karls@nutrisci.wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-5847.
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Mt Mary College
Lisa Stark, starkl@mtmary.edu.
Phone: (414) 258-4810, ext 398.
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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Jasia Steinmetz, jsteinme@uwsp.edu
Phone: (715) 346-4087.
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Viterbo University
Alida Herling, amherling@viterbo.edu.
Phone: (608) 796-3663.
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