The Academic Nutrition Departments and Programs (ANDP) Community
A community within the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), the ANDP is comprised of directors of undergraduate and graduate nutrition departments and programs across the United States. The ANDP focuses on advancing nutrition education, sharing best practices, influencing policy, and supporting student recruitment.
Join Over 80 Academic Institutions in the ANDP Community
Value of Joining the ANDP Community
Support Nutrition Departments
ANDP is your voice, committed to promoting the common interests of nutrition departments and programs. Receive assistance with student recruitment and access to other departments’ websites.
Browse the ANDP Community (listed with *)Collaborate on ASN Connect
Engage with peers in ASN Connect, an online community for discussion, resource sharing, and collaboration. Find the exclusive ANDP community group to connect with fellow department heads’.
ANDP Community on ASN ConnectAttend Exclusive Events
Participate in exclusive ANDP events, including the Department Heads Breakfast at the NUTRITION annual meeting and the ANDP/CFSA Joint Fall Meeting.
Upcoming EventsExclusive ASN Membership
Each ANDP member institution may designate one ANDP representative to receive FREE ASN membership, including access to ASN’s four scientific journals, discounted event registration, and other valuable resources.
Explore ASN Member BenefitsNEW! ASN and ASN Foundation Announces New Scholarship Program for Students in Nutrition Programs
The ASN Presidential Student Scholarships remove financial barriers and strengthen the student-to-professional pipeline across ANDP member institution.
ANDP’s Purpose
- Identify areas of focus which need to be addressed by the leaders of nutrition departments.
- Share experience and enhance the efficient and effective operation of academic units devoted primarily to nutrition.
- Address policy issues of importance to nutrition.
- Act as a resource for government agencies, legislators, and industry to provide points of contact with experts in nutrition throughout the United States.
- Assist with student recruitment for nutrition departments and programs by linking to member organizations.
Click here to view the Bylaws of the ANDP
Membership Criteria
Who Can Join
Accredited universities and colleges in the U.S. that offer or support nutrition degree programs (undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate) are eligible for membership.
Representation
Each member is represented by the head of their department. If the main representative can’t make it to meetings, they can appoint an alternate.
One Unit Per Institution
Each institution can have one department as a member. However, if an institution has multiple, distinct departments or programs that touch on nutrition with their own leadership, each can apply separately.
Meet the Officers of ANDP
Chair (2025-26)
Connie J. Rogers, PhD, MPH
University of Georgia
Chair-Elect (2025-26)
Kelly S. Swanson, PhD
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Secretary (2025-28)
Desiree Wanders, PhD
Georgia State University
Treasurer (2024-27)
Michelle (Shelley) McGuire, PhD
University of Idaho
At Large (2025-28)
Cristina Palacios, PhD, MSc
Florida International University
Past Chair (2025-26)
Laura Murray-Kolb, PhD
Purdue University
ANDP Representative to the ASN Board of Directors (2025-26)
Diane D. Stadler, PhD, RD, LD
Oregon Health & Science University
Officers serve from July 1 to June 30. The Chair will announce a 30-day period for nominating candidates for upcoming officer positions. After reviewing the nominations, the officers will present a list of candidates for each position. Members will then vote electronically to elect the new officers. Additionally, a representative of ANDP serves Ex Officio on the Board of Directors of ASN.
ASN Liaisons
Sarah D. Ohlhorst, MS, RD
Chief Science Policy Officer
American Society for Nutrition
[email protected]
Haylie Kohn
Marketing and Communications Manager
American Society for Nutrition
[email protected]