Dr. Priscilla L. Connors
University of North Texas
Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management
(940) 565-4493
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Education

PhD, Texas Woman's University, 1998.
Major: Nutrition
Degree Specialization: Food System Management
Dissertation Title: A Descriptive Study of Milk Handling Practices in Elementary School Nutrition Programs
MBA, SUNY-Binghamton University, 1983.
Major: Business Administration
Degree Specialization: Management Information Systems
BS, SUNY-Oneonta College, 1979.
Major: Dietetics & Nutrition
BS, Moravian College, 1972.
Major: BioSci

Licensures and Certifications

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Commission on Dietetic Registration, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (October 1984 – May 31, 2025).

Professional Memberships

Menus of Change University Research Collaborative. (October 2015 – Present).

American Society for Nutrition. (2023 – 2024).

National Association of College Auxiliary Services. (June 2020 – 2021).

Nutrition and Obesity Policy Research & Evaluation Network. (July 2018 – 2020).

Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior. (2010 – 2020).

Association for Educational Communication and Technology. (2016 – 2017).

Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics. (2010 – 2017).

Development Activities Attended

Workshop,"Export Control Training," University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (February 12, 2024 – February 12, 2024).

Conference Attendance,"ASN Annual Conference in Nutrition Research and Practice," American Society for Nutrition, Boston, MA, United States of America. (July 21, 2023 – July 25, 2023).

Workshop,"Noble Prize Summit: Truth, Trust and Hope," International Panel on the Information Environment: National Academics Science, Engineering, Medicine, United States of America. (May 24, 2023 – May 26, 2023).

Seminar,"Unlocking the Power of AI: How Tools Like ChatGPT Can Make Things Easier and More Effriveic," Harvard Business Publishing Education, United States of America. (May 2, 2023 – May 2, 2023).

Workshop,"Advancing a Food Systems Approach to Prioritize Healthy People and a Healthy Planet," Academies of Engineering, Science and Medicine, Remote, United States of America. (March 9, 2023 – March 9, 2023).

Workshop,"Environmental Impact of Our Food Choices," US Environmental Protection Agency, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (January 25, 2023).

Seminar,"State of the Science: Climate/Environmental Change, Health, Agriculture and Nutrition: A Global Ecology," NOPREN: UCSF Center for Vulnerable Populations, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (August 8, 2022 – August 8, 2022).

Conference Attendance,"42nd National Nutrient Databank Conference," National Nutrient Databank, United States of America. (May 16, 2022 – May 18, 2022).

Workshop,"Center Student Inquiry & Reduce Grading Time with Packback Discussions," UNT-DSI, Denton, TX, United States of America. (May 9, 2022 – May 9, 2022).

Seminar,"Virtual Reality as a Research Tool," Yale University Blended Reality Project, United States of America. (April 28, 2022 – April 28, 2022).

Workshop,"How to Find FREE images to Supplement Course Content!," DSI CLEAR, Denton, TX, United States of America. (March 25, 2022 – March 25, 2022).

Workshop,"ACPHA Program Learning Outcomes Training," Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitalty Administration, Oxford, MD, United States of America. (October 14, 2021 – October 14, 2021).

Conference Attendance,"Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium," Texas Living Waters Project, Austin, TX, United States of America. (April 20, 2021 – April 21, 2021).

Tutorial,"Microsoft Teams Voice Training," UNT World Learning, Denton, TX, United States of America. (March 24, 2021 – March 24, 2021).

Conference Attendance,"National Nutrient Databank Confence 41," USDA/FDA, Vitrual, Virtual, United States of America. (November 16, 2020 – November 18, 2020).

Conference Attendance,"Child Nutrition Saturday Summit," CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Programs Association), Vitual, Virtual, United States of America. (October 3, 2020 – October 3, 2020).

Other,"The Ethics of Hunger. Nourishing Communities in Need," National Dairy Council, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. (September 30, 2020 – September 30, 2020).

Other,"Increasing Equity in Community-Based Nutrition Research," Healthy Eating Research Program at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America. (September 25, 2020 – September 25, 2020).

Other,"Faculty Training: Blindness and Visual Impairment," University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (September 24, 2020 – September 24, 2020).

Other,"Harvard's Sustainable and Healthful Food Standards," Harvard Office of Sustainability, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America. (September 24, 2020 – September 24, 2020).

Other,"Bites of Insight: RDN's Perspectives on Navigating Nutrition Now," Today's Dietitian, Spring City, Pennsylvania, United States of America. (September 23, 2020 – September 23, 2020).

Other,"Leading through COVID-19: Resilience and Innovation in Retail and Hospitality," College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, Denton, TX, United States of America. (June 04, 2020 – June 04, 2020).

Other,"Sustainable Food Systems Master Class," Today's Dietitian Spring Symposium 2020, Spring City, PA, United States of America. (May 20, 2020 – May 20, 2020).

Conference Attendance,"Today's Dietitan Spring Symposium," Today's Dietitian, Virtual, Virtual, United States of America. (May 17, 2020 – May 20, 2020).

Other,"Cooking up plant-based meals without ditching the omnivore: A nutrient-dense and sensory approach," Today's Dietitian Spring Symposium 2020, Spring City, PA, United States of America. (May 19, 2020 – May 19, 2020).

Other,"Prediabetes is not pre-problem," Today's Dietitian Spring Symposium 2020, Spring City, PA, United States of America. (May 19, 2020 – May 19, 2020).

Other,"Fuels of Engagement: Applying Science to the Athlete's Plate Using Effective Communication Strategies," Today's Dietitian Spring Symposium 2020, Spring City, PA, United States of America. (May 18, 2020 – May 18, 2020).

Other,"The RD as Food Labeling Advisor for Food Companies," Today's Dietitian Spring Symposium 2020, Spring City, PA, United States of America. (May 18, 2020 – May 18, 2020).

Other,"Experiential Learning Materials," Harvard Business School Publishing, Denton, TX, United States of America. (February 25, 2020 – February 25, 2020).

Conference Attendance,"Canvas CanDo," University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (November 15, 2019 – November 15, 2019).

Conference Attendance,"Sustainable Nutrition Summit," DairyMAX, College Station, TX, United States of America. (November 8, 2019 – November 8, 2019).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

University of North Texas
CMHT 5100, Introduction to Research in Merchandising and Hospitality, 2 courses.
CMHT 5460, Human Capital Development in Merchandising and Hospitality Management, 1 course.
HMGT 1450, Principles of Nutrition, 64 courses.
HMGT 2460, Introduction to Nutrition Science, 76 courses.
HMGT 5790, Field Experience in Hospitality and Tourism, 4 courses.
HMGT 5900, Special Problems in Hospitality and Tourism, 1 course.
HMGT 5920, Problem in Lieu of Thesis, 2 courses.
SMHM 1450, Principles of Nutrition, 29 courses.
SMHM 2460, Introduction to Nutrition Science, 24 courses.
SMHM 5300, Research Methods in Merchandising and Hospitality Management, 4 courses.
SMHM 5900, Special Problems in Various Areas of Concentration, 1 course.

Non-Credit Instruction

Other, UNT Honors College, 1. (September 2023 – May 2024).

Public Lecture, UNT Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNT, 28. (July 15, 2021 – July 29, 2021).

Other, UNT Honors College, 1. (January 2021 – April 2021).

Public Lecture, UNT Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNT, 20. (September 24, 2018 – September 24, 2018).

Public Lecture, UNT Emertus College, 20. (March 2016 – March 2016).

Directed Student Learning

Directed Individual/Independent Study,"Food waste is a concern in the food service industry: How to create awareness," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (August 2023 – December 2023).

Directed Individual/Independent Study,"Employee Satisfaction in the Hospitality Workplace Environment," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (January 2023 – May 2023).

Directed Individual/Independent Study,"Characteristics of the Luxury Hotel Industry and Their Marketing Strategies," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (January 2023 – May 2023).

Dissertation Committee Member,"Analysis of Consumers’ Perceptions to the Use of Nutrition Facts Labels on Prepackaged Food and Beverage Items," Information Science. (August 2018).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"Best Practices in Targeted Advertising for Fashion Entrepreneurs," Merchandising and Digital Retailing. (August 2017).

Directed Individual/Independent Study,"Designing Effective Food Waste Reduction Messages," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (August 2016 – December 2016).

Directed Individual/Independent Study,"The Influence of Organic Labeling and Price on Restaurant Menu," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (January 2016 – August 2016).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"A Comparative Analysis of Digital and Paper Restaurant Menus Based on Customer Perception and Nutrition Labeling," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (May 2016).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"An Assessment of Fruit Offerings for 7th and 8th Grade Students in Texas," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (2012).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

Abstracts and Proceedings
Connors, P. L., Schuelke, W. C. (2020). Waste of edible food from a college student perspective. 42nd National Nutrient Databank Abstracts. https://cb233c728167.filesusr.com/ugd/0a50d8_59735788301b47c69228f2e398b87844.pdf
Connors, P. L., Schuelke, W. C. (2020). It's Expired? Throw It Out! Perceptions of Date Labels Among Young Adults. 41st National Nutrient Databank Conference 2020. https://ac61cecc-adbd-4c1e-98f3-cb233c728167.filesusr.com/ugd/0a50d8_59735788301b47c69228f2e398b87844.pdf
Connors, P. L., Schuelke, W. C., Kennon, L. R. (2019). Date Labels on Milk Cartons: Do Young Adults Get it?. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 51(7S), S81.
Connors, P. L. (2019). Guided Inquiry-Based Learning and the Date Label/Milk Waste Conundrum. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 51(7S), S79.
Slaton, K. S., Kinley, T. R., Brandon, B. L., Connors, P. L. (2018). Best Practices for Targeted Marketing for Fashion Entrepreneurs. 2018, . International Textiles and Apparel Association. https://itaaonline.org/page/Proceedings
Slaton, K. S., Kinley, T. R., Brandon, B. L., Connors, P. L. (2018). Popular Advertising Advice for Fashion Entrepreneurs: A Summative Content Analysis. 2018, . International Textile and Apparel Association.
Connors, P. L. (2018). I Really Should Change My Mind About These Vegetables: A Signature Assignment with Social Responsibility in Mind. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 50(7), S27. Philadelphia PA:.
Peal, E., Connors, P. L. (2018). The Future of Tap Water - Will Young Adults Invest?. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 50(7), S26. Philadelphia PA: Elsevier. https://www.jneb.org
Stark, H., Connors, P. L., Prybutok, V. R. (2018). Young Adult Ambivalence Toward the Revised Nutrition Facts Label Format. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 50(7), S114. Philadelphia PA: Elsevier. https://www.elsevier.com/
Vaquera, B., Connors, P. L. (2018). Young Adult Perception of Label Claims and Dietary Variety: A Short Survey. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 50(7), S114. Philadelphia PA: Elsevier.
Connors, P. L. (2016). A Reasoning Exercise Results in Student Food Rules on the Digital Library. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 48(7), 60. 230 Park Avenue, Suite 800 New York, NY 10169: Elsevier Inc. http://www.jneb.org/
Critical Review
Connors, P. L. (2019). Adding Physical Activity to Your Life. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 51(2), 263. Philadelphia PA: Elsevier.
Connors, P. L. (2018). Breastfeeding Uncovered. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 50(2), 211-212. Atlanta GA: Elsevier. https://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-nutrition-education-and-behavior
Connors, P. L. (2016). Dietary Guidelines 2015–2020. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 48(7), .
Journal Article
Connors, P. L. (2023). College Students Observe Waste of Edible Food & Make Recommendations. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. Elsevier. https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-food-composition-and-analysis/about/abstracting-and-indexing
Connors, P. L., Schuelke, W. C. (2022). Date Labels and College Student Perception of Milk Drinkability. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 105, . Elsevier.
Slaton, K. S., Kinley, T., Brandon, L., Connors, P. (2021). Best practices for targeted marketing for fashion entrepreneurs. Optimization Journal of Research in Management. 13(1), .
Breakstone, J., Smith, M. D., Ortega, T. E., Kerby, D. F., Connors, P. L., Winburg, S. (2021). Lateral Reading: College Students Learn to Critically Evaluate Internet Sources in an Online Course. Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) Misinformation Review. 2(1), . Boston MA: Harvard Kennedy School Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy. https://misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/lateral-reading-college-students-learn-to-critically-evaluate-internet-sources-in-an-online-course/
Slaton, K. S., Kinley, T., Brandon, L., Connors, P. (2020). Popular advertising advice for fashion entrepreneurs: A summative content analysis. Optimization Journal of Research in Management. 12(2), 1-10.
Landry, M. J., Olvany, J. M., Mueller, M. P., Chen, T., Ikeda, D., Sinclair, D., Schatz, L. E., Connors, P. L., Valgenti, R. T., Challamel, G., Gardner, C. D., Policastro, P. (2020). Faith in Fat: A Multisite Examination of University Students' Perceptions of Fat in the Diet. 12(9), 2560. Nutrients. https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/9/2560
McNamara, J., Sweetman, S., Connors, P. L., Lofgren, I., Greene, G. (2020). Using Interactive Nutrition Modules to Increase Critical Thinking Skills in College Courses. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 52(4), 343-350.
Turnwald, B., Perry, M., Policastro, P., Timmons, M., Bosso, C., Connors, P. L., Valgenti, R., Pine, L., Challamel, G. C., Gardner, C., Crum, A. (2019). Increasing Vegetable Intake by Emphasizing Tasty and Enjoyable Attributes: A Randomized Controlled Multi-Site Intervention for Taste Focused Labeling. Journal of Psychological Science. Sage. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0956797619872191
Jimenez-Chavez, R., Connors, P. L., Josiam, B. M. (2016). The Influence of Organic Labeling and Price on Restaurant Menu Choice. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 48(7), S105. Elsevier BV. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2016.04.279
Connors, P. L., Bednar, C. M. (2015). Middle school cafeteria food choice and waste prior to implementation of healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act changes in the National School Lunch Program. Journal of Child Nutrition and Management. 3(2), 12. National Harbor, MD 20745: School Nutrition Association. https://schoolnutrition.org/NewsPublications/JCNM/2015/Fall/
Connors, P. L. (2013). An infographic communicates food choice and waste in Texas middle schools.
Connors, P. L. (2013). Delivery style moderates study habits in an online nutrition class.
Connors, P. L. (2013). Familiarizing students with the U.S. nutrient database for standard reference through online exercises.
Connors, P. L. (2013). Food choice and attitude towards sustainable food production practices among college students.
Brown, J. S., Bednar, C., Nancy, D. M., Connors, P. L. (2012). Assessment of Changes in School Nutrition Programs and the School Environment as a Result of Following the HealthierUS School Challenge Program. Journal of Child Nutrition and Management. 36(1), 12. National Harbor, MD 20745: School Nutrition Association. https://schoolnutrition.org/5--News-and-Publications/4--The-Journal-of-Child-Nutrition-and-Management/Spring-2012/Volume-36,-Issue-I,-Spring-2012---Brown,-Bednar,-DiMarco,-Connors/
Greenleaf, C., Martin, S. B., Petrie, T. A., Connors, P. L. (2011). Fitness and Academic Performance among Middle School Students.
Connors, P. L. (2011). Identifying opportunities for nudging fruit and vegetable choices in middle school cafeterias.
Connors, P. L. (2010). Cardiovascular Fitness of Texas Middle School Students and Consumption of Fruit, Vegetable, Dairy and Cereal.
Connors, P. L. (2010). Nutrition science labs incorporate sustainability theme.
Connors, P. L. (2009). Comparison of effort to promote healthy eating behaviors in public and private Texas schools.
Connors, P. L. (2009). Health, fitness and dietary habits of Texas middle school students.
Martin, S. B., Greenleaf, C. A., Petrie, T. A., Connors, P. L. (2009). Relation Between Measured And Ideal Weight, Body And Life Satisfaction, And Fitness Levels Of Adolescents: 2366: Board# 11 May 29 9: 00 AM-10: 30 AM. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 41(5), 322. LWW.
Connors, P. L. (2009). Student perception of podcast utility and quality in an online in an online class.
Connors, P. L. (2008). An ethnographic report on the collaborative design for student nutrition database users.
Connors, P. L. (2008). Assessing written evidence of critical thinking in nutrition using an analytic grading rubric. .
Connors, P. L. (2008). Factors influencing student perception of instructor communication in an Internet nutrition class.
Connors, P. L. (2007). Nutrition students write a reasoned statement as an exercise in critical thinking.
Connors, P. L. (2006). Nutrient bases: When the end user is not a scientist.
Connors, P. L. (2006). Perceived fairness and testing in an online nutrition class.
Connors, P. L. (2004). Influence of menu planning strategies on the nutrient composition of Texas school lunches. .
Connors, P. L. (2004). Using a visual plate waste study to monitor menu performance.
Connors, P. L. (2003). Cholesterol, sodium and fiber content of lunches offered in Texas private schools and residential child care institutions.
Connors, P. L. (2002). Got cold?  A look at safe handling procedures for milk in school cafeterias. .
Connors, P. L. (2002). Promoting a calcium initiative in school cafeterias.
Connors, P. L. (2001). Cafeteria factors that influence milk-drinking behaviors of elementary schoolchildren: A grounded theory approach. .
Connors, P. L. (2001). The hazardous analysis critical control points model of investigation: A tool in forensic dietetics.
Connors, P. L. (1999). Evaluation of milk handling practices in public elementary schools results in HACCP model development.
Connors, P. L. (1999). Milk use and handling in elementary school child nutrition programs.
Connors, P. L. (1999). Sensory testing of milk with school children.
Textbook
Connors, P. L. (2021). Nutrition for Consumers. Denton TX: University of North Texas Digital Libraries. https://dx.doi.org/10.12794/sps.ot-nutritionfc

Presentations Given

Invited Talk

Connors, P. L. (Presenter), Disruptive Research: Toward Circular Market Innovation, Research Topics for Circular Market Innovation: Food Industry, UNT College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, Denton, TX USA, United States of America. (2024 – 2024).

Connors, P. L. (Author & Presenter), AI Workshop for College of Information Leaders, Plant Based Nutrition & ChatGPT ​ In an Online Nutrition Class​, UNT College of Information, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2023 – 2023).

Oral Presentation

Connors, P. L. (Author & Presenter), 2022 Menus of Change University Research Collaborative Meeting, College Students Observe Food Waste, Menus of Change University Research Collaborative, Denton TX, United States of America. (2022 – 2022).

Schuelke, W. (Author), Leung, X. Y. (Author & Presenter), Kennon, L. R. (Author), Connors, P. L. (Author), 2019 APacCHRIE & EuroCHRIE Joint Conference, Geocaching and nature tourism in state parks, Hong Kong, China. (2019 – 2019).

Greene, G. W. (Presenter), White, J. (Presenter), Connors, P. L. (Presenter), Peterson, K. (Presenter), Honor the Past, Embrace the Present, Define the Future, Organic Foods Debate: Fostering Critical Thinking in the Higher Education Classroom, Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, Washington DC, United States of America. (2017).

Guillory, D. (Author & Presenter), Connors, P. L. (Author), 22nd Graduate Education & Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality & Tourism, Crowd Sourcing Perceptions of Dining Hall Waste, Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel & Restaurant Management, University of Houston, Houston TX, United States of America. (2017).

Connors, P. L. (Author & Presenter), Pamidimukkala, S. (Author), International BbWorld 2016 Conference, I’m real, you’re real, we’re all real! Social presence and connecting in online learning, Blackboard Inc., Las Vegas, NV, United States of America. (2016 – 2016).

Marianna, S. (Author & Presenter), Nisbett, G. S. (Author), Connors, P. L. (Author), Tenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability, Perceived importance of Food Quality and Sustainable Food Practices among Millennials, On Sustainability, Copenhagen DK, Denmark. (2015).

Connors, P. L. (Author), Kennon, L. R. (Author & Presenter), American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 105th Annual Conference & Expo, Taking it to the Streets: An Entrepreneurial and Experiential Learning Project, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, St. Louis MO, United States of America. (2014).

Kennon, L. R. (Author & Presenter), Connors, P. L. (Author), American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 105th Annual Conference & Expo, The Impact of Visual and Video Social Media on Consumer Captured Food Safety Failures in Commercial Restaurants, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, St. Louis MO, United States of America. (2014).

Connors, P. L. (Author), Kennon, L. R. (Author & Presenter), Marianna, S. (Author), Annual ICHRIE Summer Conference, Food Choice and Attitude Toward Sustainable Food Production Practices Among College Students, ICHRIE, St. Louis MO, United States of America. (2013).

Taylor, J. (Author & Presenter), Crutsinger, C. A. (Author & Presenter), Kim, H. (Author & Presenter), Connors, P. L. (Author & Presenter), Brandon, B. L. (Author & Presenter), 2009 International Conference of Consumer Sciences, The impact of environmental attitudes on US students' intention to use reusable shopping bags, International Conference of Consumer Sciences, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. (2009).

Josiam, B. M. (Author & Presenter), Connors, P. L. (Author & Presenter), Simons, C. (Author & Presenter), Juan, S. (Author & Presenter), The Second Asia-Pacific Conference of the Council on Hotel, Restaurant, & Institutional Education, Perceptions of a Student-Run Restaurant in an American Campus, Phuket, Thailand, Thailand. (2004 – 2004).

Panel Presentation

Connors, P. L. (Author & Presenter), Blackstone, N. T. (Author & Presenter), ADVANTAGE (Agriculture and Diet: Value Added for Nutrition, Translation and Adaptation in a Global Ecology), Working Group 2: Impact of Climate Environment Change on Dietary Patterns, Attitudes, Beliefs, and Choices, National Institute of Health - Eunice Kennedy Schriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Washington DC, United States of America. (2023 – 2023).

Connors, P. L. (Panelist), 2023 UNT/TXST Open Access Symposium, Navigating the New OPen, UNT Libraries, Denton TX, United States of America. (2023 – 2023).

Connors, P. L. (Author & Presenter), 2022 Open Access Symposium, Open Access Presentation - Nutrition for Consumers, University of North Texas, Denton, United States of America. (2022 – 2022).

Connors, P. L. (Panelist), International Open Access Week Rountable, Open Pedagogy Equity & Inclusive Teaching, University of North Texas, Virtual, United States of America. (2020 – 2020).

Nisbett, G. S. (Author), Strzelecka, M. (Author), Connors, P. L. (Author), NCA, Organic is trendy: Exploring sustainable food consumption among Millennials., Philadelphia, United States of America. (2016).

Poster

Ijose, O. (Author & Presenter), Connors, P. L. (Author), 29th Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Conference in Hospitality and Tourism, DESIGNING MESSAGES THAT REDUCE FOOD WASTE IN DINING HALLS: A LITERATURE REVIEW, Chapman School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Florida International University, Miami, FL, United States of America. (2024 – 2024).

Ijose, O. A. (Author & Presenter), Connors, P. L. (Author), UNT Research Day, DESIGNING MESSAGES THAT REDUCE FOOD WASTE IN DINING HALLS: A LITERATURE REVIEW, University of North Texas Division of Research and Innovation, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2023 – 2023).

Connors, P. L. (Author & Presenter), Archibald, A. (Author), Research Workshop on Food Access at Dollar General Stores and Its Implication for Public Health, Virtual Reality and Date Label Education in Dollar General Stores, Tufts University and USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Boston, United States of America. (2022 – 2022).

Connors, P. L. (Author & Presenter), Schuelke, W. C. (Author), 42nd National Nutrient Databank Conference: Where We've Been and How We are Evolving Globally, Waste of Edible Food from a College Student Perspective, National Nutrient Databank Conference, https://www.nutrientdataconf.org/conference, United States of America. (2022 – 2022).

Connors, P. L. (Presenter), Schuelke, W. C. (Author), 41st National Nutrient Databank Conference: 2020 Vision for Food Composition Data: Promoting Public Health Worldwide, It's Expired? Throw It Out! Perceptions of Date Labels Among Young Adults, U.S. Department of Agriculture/U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Virtual, United States of America. (2020 – 2020).

Connors, P. L. (Author & Presenter), Schuelke, W. C. (Author), 2019 Menus of Change University Research Collaborative Meeting, It's Expired? Throw it out! Date Labels and Food Waste Among College Students, Menus of Change University Research Collaborative, Boulder Colorado, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Connors, P. L. (Author & Presenter), Schuelke, W. C. (Author), Kennon, L. R. (Author), Nutrition Education: Rooted in Food, Date Labels on Milk Cartons: Do Young Adults “Get It?”, Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, Orlando FL, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Connors, P. L. (Author & Presenter), Nutrition Education: Rooted in Food, Guided Inquiry-Based Learning and the Date Label/Milk Waste Conundrum, Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, Orlando FL USA, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Slaton, K. S. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T. R. (Author & Presenter), Brandon, B. L. (Author), Connors, P. L. (Author), International Textile and Apparel Association, Best Practices for Targeted Marketing of Fashion Entrepreneurs, International Textile and Apparel Association, Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. (2018 – 2018).

Slaton, K. S. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T. R. (Author & Presenter), Brandon, B. L. (Author), Connors, P. L. (Author), International Textile and Apparel Association, Popular Advertising Advice for Fashion Entrepreneurs: A Summative Content Analysis, International Textile and Apparel Association, Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. (2018 – 2018).

Connors, P. L. (Author & Presenter), Advancing Food and Nutrition Databases Through Partnerships and Technology, Dietary Analysis Exercise Fosters Intercultural Awareness Among College Students, National Nutrient Databank Committee, MPLS, MN, United States of America. (2018).

Connors, P. L. (Author), Peal, E. (Author & Presenter), Optimizing Impact: Supporting Food Systems with Nutrition Education, The Future of Tap Water - Will Young Adults Invest?, Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, MPLS, MN, United States of America. (2018).

Musselman, H. S. (Author & Presenter), Connors, P. L. (Author), Optimizing Impact: Supporting Food Systems with Nutrition Education, Young Adult Ambivalence Toward the Revised Nutrition Facts Label, Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, MPLS, MN, United States of America. (2018).

Vaquera, B. (Author & Presenter), Connors, P. L. (Author), Optimizing Impact: Supporting Food Systems with Nutrition Education, Young Adult Perception of Label Claims and Dietary Variety: A Short Survey Structured from Essay Themes, Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, MPLS, MN, United States of America. (2018).

Connors, P. L. (Author & Presenter), Optimizing Impact: Supporting Food Systems with Nutrition Education, I Really Should Change My Mind About These Vegetables: A Signature Assignment with Social Responsibility in Mind, Society for Nutrition Educaiton and Behavior, MPLS, MN, United States of America. (2018).

Chavez, R. J. (Author & Presenter), Connors, P. L. (Author), Josiam, B. M. (Author), Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior Annual Conference, The Influence of Organic Labeling and Price on Restaurant Menu, Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, San Diego, CA USA, United States of America. (2016 – 2016).

Connors, P. L. (Author & Presenter), Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior Annual Conference, A Reasoning Exercise Results in Student Food Rules on the Digital Library, Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, San Diego, CA USA, United States of America. (2016).

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), Carolyn, B. (Author), Kennon, L. R. (Author), Davenport, B. A. (Author), Sandifer, K. (Author), Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Conference & Expo (FNCE), An Infographic Communicates Food Choices and Waste in Texas Middle Schools, Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, Houston TX, United States of America. (2013).

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).

Symposium

Connors, P. L. (Presenter), Farm Food Fashion, The Circular Economy and Food Waste, UNT CMHT Center for Consumer Insight and Innovation, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2024 – 2024).

Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits

Other. Connors, P. L., Eskildsen, T., Gasser, K. H., "Lunch Tray Visualization," KB Labs - IT Department, , Copenhagen, Denmark, Denmark. (June 2019 – June 2019).

Other. Connors, P. L., "Documenting Plate Waste in Middle School Cafeterias Using Digital Still Photography," NA, , UNT Digital Library. http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc36125/, United States of America. (2011 – 2011).

Media Contributions

Magazine
"Teaching in the Age of Disinformation," The Chronicle of Higher Education. (November 18, 2020).
TV
"New Literacy Project - Free Curriculum Helping Students," Scripps National Network. (January 25, 2021).

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research
Connors, P. L., "Analyzing Archival Lunch Tray Images to Document Plate-Waste of Meat and Non-Meat Entrees," Sponsored by National Cattlemen's Beef Association, National, $20245 Funded. (December 2023 – October 2024).
Connors, P. L., Johnson, A. (Co-Principal), "Developing Interactive Modules for Online Learning in Nutrition," Sponsored by University of North Texas Libraries, Local, $4000 Funded. (January 2023 – August 31, 2023).
Kim, J., Connors, P. L., Crutsinger, C. A., Yang, K., "Attributes of Transformative Leaders in Sustainable Food and Fiber Systems," Sponsored by CMHT Faculty Collaborative Research Grant, Local, $2000 Funded. (December 2022 – August 2023).
Connors, P. L., "Visiting Scholar at SUNY-Oneonta, NY," Sponsored by UNT Office of Research and Innovation: Small Grants, Local, $2500 Funded. (January 2019 – December 2019).
Connors, P. L. (Principal), Kennon, L. R. (Co-Principal), Davenport, B. A. (Co-Principal), "Testing a Food Choice Innovation for Middle School Cafeterias," Sponsored by USDA Economic Research Service, Federal, $29592.96 Funded. (September 2010 – December 2012).
Connors, P. L. (Principal), Gibson, M. R. (Co-Principal), Kennon, L. R. (Co-Principal), "Collaborative Design of a Food Choice Innovation for Middle School," Sponsored by Honors College, University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $8000 Funded. (2010 – 2011).
Connors, P. L. (Principal), Kennon, L. R., "Meeting State Standards for Food Served in Juvenile Detention Facilities," Sponsored by Research Services, University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $3935 Funded. (2005 – 2006).
Connors, P. L. (Co-Principal), Bednar, C. (Principal), "The Relationship Between Milk Handling Practices of School Foodservice Employees and Perception of Milk by Elementary School Children," Sponsored by National Dairy Council, Inc., Private, $20000 Funded. (1997 – 1999).
Grant - Teaching
Kim, J. (Principal), Crutsinger, C. A. (Co-Principal), Connors, P. L. (Co-Principal), Yang, K. (Co-Principal), "Creating Transformative Leaders in Sustainable Food and Fiber Systems," Sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Federal, $399913 Funded. (September 2023 – August 2027).
Connors, P. L., "OER UNT Summer Grant 2021," Sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $7500 Funded. (June 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021).
Uncategorized
Connors, P. L. (Principal), "The Green Table: Five Nutrition Science Food Labs on Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Foods," Sponsored by CLEAR, University of North Texas, $4470. (2009 – 2009).
Connors, P. L. (Principal), "Training foodservice staff to take the calcium initiative in schools," Sponsored by Research Services, University of North Texas, $2500. (2002 – 2003).
Connors, P. L. (Principal), "Developing Video Scripts for WebCT Learning Modules in a University Core Wellness Course," Sponsored by CLEAR, University of North Texas, $11181. (2001 – 2001).
Connors, P. L. (Principal), "Enhanced Funded Research in Child Nutrition Programs," Sponsored by Research Services, University of North Texas, $2300. (2001 – 2001).
Connors, P. L. (Principal), "Using the Stages of Change Model to Develop Nutrition Education Modules for School-Menu Writers," Sponsored by Research Services, University of North Texas, $5000. (2001 – 2001).
Connors, P. L. (Principal), "Grant Writing for Child Nutrition Programs," Sponsored by Research Services, University of North Texas, $6980. (2000 – 2000).

Awards and Honors

Collaborative for UNT Online Faculty Fellows, UNT Net-Dragon Digital Research Center, University of North Texas. (2021 – 2024).

Visiting Scholar, State University of New York - College at Oneonta. (January 1, 2019 – July 31, 2019).

Research Scholar, National Food Service Management Institute. (2003 – 2004).

Service

University Service

Committee Member, UNT AI Steering Committee. (September 2023 – August 2024).

Committee Member, CMHT Research Committee. (September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2024).

Member, UNT Collaborative for Online Faculty Fellows (CUFF).. (September 2021 – August 2024).

Committee Member, UNT/MCURC Planning Committee. (January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022).

Member, College of Merchandising and Hospitality Management PAC. (September 2021 – June 2022).

Member, UNT Dean Reappointment Committee. (September 2021 – March 2022).

Co-Chair, College of Merchandising Hospitality and Tourism PAC. (October 1, 2020 – May 30, 2021).

Co-Chair, Career Connect - Department of Hospitality and Tourism Managment. (May 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020).

Member, UNT Interdisciplinary Food Studies Working Group. (2017 – 2020).

Committee Member, College of Merchandising Hospitality and Tourism PAC. (September 1, 2019 – May 31, 2020).

Member, Faculty Senate - Faculty Research Committee. (January 2015 – December 2018).

Co-Chair, College of Merchandising Hospitality and Tourism PAC. (September 2016 – August 2017).

Member, College of Merchandising Hospitality and Tourism PAC. (September 2015 – August 2016).

Member, UNT Policy Committee - Online Course Intellectual Property. (January 2015 – December 2015).

Professional Service

Member, Menus of Change University Research Collaborative, Stanford, CA. (January 2016 – Present).

Member, ADVANTAGE (Agriculture and Diet: Value Added for Nutrition, Translation and Adaptation in a Global Ecology), DENTON, TX. (September 2023 – 2024).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643; CODEN: NUTRHU), St. Alban-Anlage, Basel. (January 1, 2021 – 2023).

Area Chair, Menus of Change University Research Collaborative, DENTON, TX. (October 5, 2022 – October 5, 2022).

Member, Nutrition and Obesity Policy Research and Evaluation Network - Water Access Working Group. (July 2018 – December 2021).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal for Nutrition Edudcation and Behavior, Indianapolis, Indiana. (January 2015 – December 2021).

Guest Speaker, National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS), Charlottesville, VA 22902. (August 5, 2021 – August 5, 2020).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, National Harbor, Maryland. (January 2015 – December 2020).

Guest Speaker, Menus of Change University Research Collaborative (MCURC), Stanford, CA. (May 7, 2020).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Computers & Education. (January 2018 – 2019).

Member, Office of Adolescence Health (OSA) Phase 1 Replicating Programs (Tier 1) Effectiveness in Promotion of Healthy Adolescence and the Reduction of Teenage Pregnancy and Associated Risk Behaviors Objective Review Committee. (July 2018 – September 2018).

Reviewer, Textbook, University of Minnesota Open Textbook Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota. (February 2017 – March 2017).

External T&P Letter Writer, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio. (September 2016 – December 2016).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chicago, Illinois. (January 2015 – December 2016).

External T&P Letter Writer, University of Norther Colorado, Greeley, Colorado. (January 2016 – August 2016).

Public Service

Member, Citizen Academy City of Denton, DENTON, TX. (2023 – 2023).

Awards and Honors

QEP Senior Faculty Fellow, University of North Texas CLEAR. (2006 – 2007).