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Ms. Ann M. Afflerbach

Principal Lecturer

University of North Texas

Department of Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management

Email: Ann.Afflerbach@unt.edu

Education

  • MS, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, 1997
    Major: Human Sciences
  • BBA, Corpus Christi State University, 1991
    Major: Finance

Professional Positions

  • lecturer, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2010 - Present).
  • adjunct instructor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2006 - 2010).

    • Academic - P-12

  • Senior Lecturer, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2017 - Present).

    • Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Principal Lecturer, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2023 - Present).

    • Professional

  • Registered/Licensed Dietitian, Texas. Texas. (1996 - Present).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Licensed Dietitan, (1996 - Present).
  • Registered Dietitian, (1996 - Present).
  • Certificate of Excellence in Teaching Online, DSI-CLEAR. (2024 - 2030).

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Family and Consumer Science. (November 2023 - Present).
  • North Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (2013 - Present).
  • Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group. (2009 - Present).
  • Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group. (2006 - Present).
  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (1996 - Present).
  • Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (1996 - Present).
  • North Texas Dietetic Association. (2008 - 2009).
  • North Texas Dietetic Association. (2007 - 2008).

Development Activities

  • Conference Attendance, Digital Learning Summit, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Texas,United States of America. (February 11, 2025 - February 12, 2025).
  • Seminar, AI Driven Retail: Transforming Consumer Experiences, CMHT. Denton,TX,United States of America. (November 7, 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, Fueling the Future: Empowering Students Through Nutrition Education and Digital Innovation, McGraw Hill. Phoenix,AZ,United States of America. (October 24, 2024 - October 26, 2024).
  • Workshop, Faculty Speed Mentoring, Office of the Provost, Division of Faculty Success. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 7, 2024).
  • Workshop, 2024-2025 University Forum on Teaching & Learning: Generative AI, UNT - DSI CLEAR. Denton,TX,United States of America. (September 25, 2024).
  • Other (course), CETO (Certificate of Excellence in Teaching Online), UNT DSI CLEAR. Denton,TX,United States of America. (January 2024 - May 2024).
  • Seminar, Farm Food Fashion: Transformational Leadership in Sustainable Food and Fiber, CMHT. Denton,TX,United States of America. (March 27, 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, Training to Revitalize, Educate, and Engage, AAFCS-TX. Denton,TX,United States of America. (February 22, 2024 - February 24, 2024).
  • Seminar, Report Better Seminar: Documenting Service, CMHT. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 27, 2023).
  • Seminar, Update - Dean of Students, Professional Faculty Resource Group. United States of America. (October 25, 2023).
  • Seminar, Report Better Seminar: Best Practices Documenting Teaching, CMHT. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 20, 2023).
  • Other (Webinar), The Importance of Truth, Honesty, and Pedagogy in an AI World, Macmillan Learning. United States of America. (October 17, 2023).
  • Seminar, CLEAR updates - AI, Professional Faculty Resource Group. United States of America. (October 10, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Mediterranean Diet, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. United States of America. (September 26, 2023).
  • Workshop, Making PDFs Accessible, DSI-CLEAR. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (September 22, 2023).
  • Workshop, Navigating FIS, CMHT. United States of America. (September 22, 2023).
  • Seminar, More than paying dues: Why should I join a professional association?, CAFCS. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (September 8, 2023 - September 8, 2023).
  • Seminar, Teach Better: Attendance, CMHT. United States of America. (April 14, 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, Wellness Starts with You: Strengthening Physical, Financial, and Mental Well-being (Annual State Conference), AAFCS-TX. Bryan,TX,United States of America. (March 23, 2023 - March 25, 2023).
  • Seminar, Leadership Symposium Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Our Collective Work and Responsibility, CMHT. United States of America. (February 21, 2023).
  • Workshop, Center Student Inquiry and Reduce Grading Time with Packback Discussions, CLEAR. United States of America. (February 17, 2023).
  • Workshop, Instructor Presence for Student Success in Online Courses, CLEAR. Denton,United States of America. (February 10, 2023).
  • Seminar, Academic Integrity, Professional Faculty Resource Group. United States of America. (February 8, 2023).
  • Seminar, Teach Better: First Time in College, CMHT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (January 13, 2023).
  • Workshop, Teach Better: Classroom Technologies, CMHT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (November 18, 2022).
  • Seminar, NTFMRG hosting Office of Disability Access, UNT Non-Tenure Faculty Mentor Resource Group. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (November 14, 2022).
  • Seminar, Neurodiversity: Autism and Asperger's, UNT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (October 25, 2022).
  • Workshop, Teach Better Seminar with ODA, CMHT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (October 21, 2022).
  • Seminar, Active Shooter Response Training, UNT Police. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (October 14, 2022 - October 14, 2022).
  • Workshop, TEAMS and Canvas Studio, Non Tenure Faculty Mentor Resource Group. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 10, 2022 - October 10, 2022).
  • Workshop, How to Review Textbooks for Accessibility, DSI CLEAR. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (April 22, 2022 - April 22, 2022).
  • Other (Spring Series by CLEAR), Thinking About Developing an Online Course?, Non-Tenure Faculty Mentor Network at UNT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (March 28, 2022 - March 28, 2022).
  • Seminar, How to Find FREE images to Supplement Course Content, DSI-CLEAR at UNT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (March 25, 2022 - March 25, 2022).
  • Workshop, Managing Your Career Toward Promotion; Faculty Development Leave for NTT, Faculty Success at UNT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (March 3, 2022 - March 3, 2022).
  • Other (Spring Series by CLEAR), Creating Accessible Online Videos With Canvas Studio, DSI-CLEAR. Denton,TX,United States of America. (February 25, 2022 - February 25, 2022).
  • Workshop, Difficult Situations in the Classroom and Student Mental Health, CMHT. Denton,TX,United States of America. (February 18, 2022 - February 18, 2022).
  • Workshop, Managing Difficult Classrooms, UNT NTFMN. Denton,TX,United States of America. (February 16, 2022 - February 16, 2022).
  • Other (training), FIS Training, UNT. Denton,TX,United States of America. (November 12, 2021 - November 12, 2021).
  • Workshop, Inclusive Classroom Practices, UNT. Denton,TX,United States of America. (November 11, 2021 - November 11, 2021).
  • Workshop, Non Tenure Promotion Workshop, Office of the Provost. Denton,T,United States of America. (October 2021 - October 2021).
  • Conference Attendance, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Food & Nutrition Conference, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. United States of America. (October 16, 2021 - October 19, 2021).
  • Workshop, The Flipped Classroom, CMHT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (April 16, 2021 - April 16, 2021).
  • Workshop, The Well Designed Syllabus, CMHT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (April 9, 2021 - April 9, 2021).
  • Workshop, A Menu Driven Syllabus, CMHT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (January 29, 2021 - January 29, 2021).
  • Workshop (Training), CLEAR Zoom Training, CLEAR. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (December 2020 - December 2020).
  • Workshop, Teaching Portfolio, UNT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (December 2020 - December 2020).
  • Conference Attendance, Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics - Food & Nutrition Conference, Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. United States of America. (October 17, 2020 - October 20, 2020).
  • Self-Study Program, Remote Delivery Training, CLEAR/UNT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (April 2020 - April 2020).
  • Conference Attendance, Canvas Can Do, CLEAR. Denton,TX,United States of America. (November 15, 2019 - November 15, 2019).
  • Seminar, University Forum on Teaching and Learning: The Science of Learning and Why It Matters, CLEAR. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (May 2, 2019 - May 2, 2019).
  • Other (Breakfast meeting), Mentor Breakfast, UNT. Denton,TX,United States of America. (September 2018).
  • Conference Attendance, US-China Smart Conference, UNT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (March 2018 - March 2018).
  • Other, UNT Women's Faculty Network Luncheon titled "Assessing Your Strengths", UNT WFN. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Workshop, UNT Lecturers: Development and Opportunities, UNT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Seminar, Get in Sync With Your Students: Engage, Motivate, Celebrate, UNT. Denton,Tx,United States of America. (April 21, 2017).
  • Workshop, Pathway to Promotion for Lecturers, UNT. Denton,TX,United States of America. (September 2016).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • HMGT 1450 - Principles of Nutrition, 15 courses.
  • HMGT 2460 - Introduction to Nutrition Science, 331 courses.
  • SMHM 1450 - Principles of Nutrition, 11 courses.
  • SMHM 2460 - Introduction to Nutrition Science, 18 courses.

Awards and Honors

  • CMHT Service Award, CMHT. (April 2023).
  • Nominated for President's Council Service Award, UNT President's Council.

Research

Presentations Given

    Exhibit

  • Afflerbach, A.M. (Panelist), First Flight, Nutrition & the Freshman 15, CMHT, Chilton Hall, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).
  • Afflerbach, A.M. (Other), Reality Fair, Reality Fair - How Much Does it Cost to Live?, Coserv, Sanger High School, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).
  • Afflerbach, A.M. (Presenter), First Flight, Nutrition & the Freshman 15, CMHT, Chilton Hall, United States of America. (2019 - 2019).

    • Invited Talk

  • Afflerbach, A.M. (Author & Presenter), UNT Speech and Hearing Support Group, Navigating the Sea of Nutrition Information, UNT, Denton, United States of America. (2024).
  • Afflerbach, A.M. (Presenter), Wellness Week, Nutrition and Wellness in a Fast Paced World, Theater and Dance at UNT, Theater and Dance, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Afflerbach, A.M. (Presenter), Teaching Better Seminar Series, Teaching Better - Structuring an Online Class, UNT, remote via zoom, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).
  • Afflerbach, A.M. (Presenter), Volleyball Team Nutrition Talk, Eating well for performance, Sanger High School Volleyball, Sanger TX, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).
  • Afflerbach, A.M. (Author & Presenter), UNT Work, Life, Balance, Eating Healthy with a Busy Schedule, UNT, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Afflerbach, A.M. (Author), UNT Speech and Hearing Aphasia Support Group, Heart Health, United States of America. (2016 - 2016).
  • Afflerbach, A.M. (Author & Presenter), UNT Work, Life, Balance, Work, Life, Balance, UNT, United States of America. (2016 - 2016).
  • Afflerbach, A.M. (Author & Presenter), Nutrition Field and History, Society for Health and Holistic Medicine, UNT, United States of America. (2012).
  • Afflerbach, A.M. (Author & Presenter), Healthy Eating, Delta Phi Omega, UNT, United States of America. (2011).

    • Oral Presentation

  • Afflerbach, A.M. (Author), UNT Speech and Hearing Aphasia Support Group, Eating Healthy During the Holidays, UNT, Restaurant, United States of America. (2022).
  • Afflerbach, A.M. (Presenter), HTM Advisory Board Meeting, Coursera at UNT, CMHT, UNT, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Afflerbach, A.M. (Presenter), Lamar HS hospitality class, Healthy Eating, Lamar High School, remote, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).
  • Afflerbach, A.M. (Presenter), Lake Dallas Professional Development, Taking Care of Me So I Can Take Care of Them, Lake Dallas ISD, Lake Dallas Middle School, United States of America. (2019 - 2019).
  • Afflerbach, A.M. (Panelist), Work, Life, Balance at UNT, Nutrition and the workplace/Balancing your health, UNT, UNT, United States of America. (2019 - 2019).
  • Afflerbach, A.M. (Presenter), Women in Commerce, Nutrition and the workplace/Balancing your health, Texas Tapas, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).
  • Afflerbach, A.M. (Author & Presenter), Nutrition and Education, Leaders in Family Education, UNT, United States of America. (2015).
  • Afflerbach, A.M. (Author & Presenter), Healthy Eating on a Budget, United States of America. (2011).

    • Panel Presentation

  • Afflerbach, A.M. (Panelist), Work, Life, Balance at UNT, Nutrition and the Workplace, UNT, UNT, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).
  • Afflerbach, A.M. (Author & Presenter), Work, Life, Balance, Nutrition and a Busy Lifestyle, UNT, UNT, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).

    • Poster

  • Afflerbach, A.M. (Author & Presenter), Connors, P.L. (Author), Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food & Nutrition Conference and Exhibition, College Students Apply Nutrition Facts in a Series of Eat Healthy Lab Exercises, Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, San Antonio TX, United States of America. (2014).
  • Connors, P.L. (Author & Presenter), Afflerbach, A.M. (Author), National Nutrient Databank Conference 2013, Familiarizing Students with the U.S. Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Through Online Exercises, National Nutrient Databank, Boston MA, United States of America. (2013).

Media Contributions

    Magazine

  • "Nutrition and the Law Student," Texas Lawyer Magazine. (June 2018).

    • Newspaper

  • "Nutrition," (October 2019).
  • "State Fair Foods," NT Daily. (October 2016).
  • "National Nutrition Month," NT Daily. (March 2016).
  • "Soups," Fort Worth Star Telegram. (February 2016).
  • "Soups," Fort Worth Star Telegram. (February 2016).
  • "Nutrition," NT Daily. (September 2015).
  • "Nutrition," NT Daily. (October 2013).

    • Other

  • "How students can eat on a budget in this current economy.," (September 26, 2024).
  • "Benefits of Coffee vs. Matcha," SMU. (March 26, 2024).
  • "Healthy Eating During the Holidays," UNT. (November 21, 2022).
  • "National Nutrition Month," UNT. (March 2018).
  • "State Fair Foods," (October 2016).
  • "National Nutrition Month," (March 2016).

    • Radio

  • "Healthy Eating for Truck Drivers," Road Dog Trucking on Sirius XM. (September 2, 2022).
  • "Healthy Eating for Truckers," Sirius XM Radio. (February 8, 2018).
  • "Eating Healthy During the Holidays," WBAP Radio. (November 24, 2016).

    • TV

  • "Plant Based Diets," (October 8, 2024).
  • "Why Spicy is Addicting - Nutrition Aspects of Spicy Foods," RTVF - student documentary/class project. (March 30, 2020).
  • "Avoiding Sweetness Overload," NTTV. (October 30, 2018).
  • "Nutrition," RTVF. (February 2016).
  • "Nutrition/Healthy Eating," RTVF News. (March 2012).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, PAC. (September 2024 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Academic Integrity Committee. (November 2023 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Oversight Committee of the Core Curriculum. (September 2023 - Present).
  • Faculty Mentor, UNT Faculty Mentor Network. (November 2024 - November 2024).
  • Committee Member, UG Committee. (September 2022 - September 2024).
  • Committee Member, Professional Faculty Resource Group. (March 2022 - September 2024).
  • Committee Member, PAC - Professional Faculty Promotion Committee. (January 2024 - March 2024).
  • Other (medical leave coverage), HETM. (October 2023 - November 2023).
  • Faculty Advisor, CMAA. (November 3, 2023 - November 5, 2023).
  • Co-Chair, University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (September 2022 - July 2023).
  • Other (Participant), ESD. (April 2023).
  • Chairperson, UG Committee. (August 2021 - August 2022).
  • Member, University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (November 2017 - August 2022).
  • Member, Non Tenure Track Faculty Focus Group. (February 14, 2022 - February 14, 2022).
  • Co-Chair, Undergraduate Committee. (August 2020 - August 2021).
  • Chairperson, Undergraduate Committee. (August 2019 - August 2020).
  • Member, Undergraduate Committee. (August 2018 - August 2019).
  • Member, Scholarship Committee. (2016 - 2017).
  • Member, Undergraduate Committee. (2015 - 2016).
  • Committee Member, Scholarship Committee. (2014 - 2014).
  • Committee Chair, Department Bylaws Committee. (2013 - 2014).
  • Committee Member, Scholarship Committee. (2013 - 2014).
  • Committee Member, CMHT Scholarship Committee. (2012 - 2013).
  • Committee Chair, CMHT Undergraduate Committee. (2012 - 2013).
  • Committee Member, HTM By-Laws Committee. (2012 - 2013).
  • Committee Chair, Alumni Committee. (2011 - 2011).
  • Committee Member, CMHT Alumni Committee. (2011 - 2011).
  • Committee Member, CMHT Scholarship Committee. (2011 - 2011).
  • Committee Member, Undergraduate Committee. (2011 - 2011).

Public Service

  • Mentor, RD2BE. Denton, Texas. (September 2022 - Present).
  • Officer, Secretary, Sanger ISD Board of Trustees. Sanger, Texas. (May 2019 - May 2024).
  • Board Member, Sanger ISD Board of Trustees. Sanger, Texas. (April 2017 - May 2024).
  • Officer, President/Elect/Past, Sanger Volleyball Booster Club. (May 2018 - May 2019).
  • Officer, Treasurer, Sanger Volleyball Booster Club. (April 2017 - May 2018).
  • Committee Member, Student Health Advisory Committee for Sanger ISD. (2010 - 2013).

Professional Service

  • Board of Directors, AAFCS-TX. Texas. (March 2023 - Present).
  • Mentor, RD2BE. Denton, Texas. (September 2022 - Present).
  • Officer, President/Elect/Past, North Texas Dietetic Association. Denton, TX. (August 2008 - August 2009).
  • Officer, President/Elect/Past, North Texas Dietetic Association. Denton, TX. (August 2007 - August 2008).