Priscilla L. Connors

Previous Scheduled Teaching

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

• Briggs, M., Archibald, A., Connors, P.L., Heap, T. Assessing validity and trustworthiness of AI-generated information in an online nutrition class. Journal of Computing in Higher Education.
• Connors, P.L. (2024). 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 PL, Bednar, C, Davenport BA & Kennon LR. (2013). An infographic communicates food choice and waste in Texas middle schools.
• Connors, P. (2013). Delivery style moderates study habits in an online nutrition class.
• Connors P & Afflerbach A.. (2013). Familiarizing students with the U.S. nutrient database for standard reference through online exercises.
• Kennon, l, Connors, P & Strzelecka M.. (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 PL, Bednar CA, Davenport BA, Kennon LR, & Davis RE. (2011). Identifying opportunities for nudging fruit and vegetable choices in middle school cafeterias.
• Connors P, Greenleaf CA, Martin SB & Petrie TA. (2010). Cardiovascular Fitness of Texas Middle School Students and Consumption of Fruit, Vegetable, Dairy and Cereal.
• Connors, P. Duryea, D, Spaulding, Z, & Wang, M.. (2010). Nutrition science labs incorporate sustainability theme.
• Bhaucha, V, Bednar, C, Kwan, J, & Connors, P.. (2009). Comparison of effort to promote healthy eating behaviors in public and private Texas schools.
• Connors PL, Greenleaf CA, Martin SB & Petrie TA. (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, Spears, D, & Angelo D. (2009). Student perception of podcast utility and quality in an online in an online class.
• Connors P. (2008). An ethnographic report on the collaborative design for student nutrition database users.
• Connors, P.. (2008). Assessing written evidence of critical thinking in nutrition using an analytic grading rubric. .
• Connors, P. & Lopes, R. (2008). Factors influencing student perception of instructor communication in an Internet nutrition class.
• Connors P. (2007). Nutrition students write a reasoned statement as an exercise in critical thinking.
• Connors P. (2006). Nutrient bases: When the end user is not a scientist.
• Connors P. (2006). Perceived fairness and testing in an online nutrition class.
• Connors, P. L. & Simpson, D. F.. (2004). Influence of menu planning strategies on the nutrient composition of Texas school lunches. .
• Connors, P. & Rozell, S.. (2004). Using a visual plate waste study to monitor menu performance.
• Connors PL & Simpson DF. (2003). Cholesterol, sodium and fiber content of lunches offered in Texas private schools and residential child care institutions.
• Connors, P.. (2002). Got cold?  A look at safe handling procedures for milk in school cafeterias. .
• Connors, P. & Bednar, C.. (2002). Promoting a calcium initiative in school cafeterias.
• Connors, P. & Bednar, C. & Klammer, S.. (2001). Cafeteria factors that influence milk-drinking behaviors of elementary schoolchildren: A grounded theory approach. .
• Connors P. (2001). The hazardous analysis critical control points model of investigation: A tool in forensic dietetics.
• Connors, P., Bednar, C., Imhran, V. & Czajka-Narins D.. (1999). Evaluation of milk handling practices in public elementary schools results in HACCP model development.
• Connors, P., Bednar, C., Imhran, V. & Czajka-Narins D.. (1999). Milk use and handling in elementary school child nutrition programs.
• Bednar CM & Connors P. (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

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. (2023 - 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. (2023 - 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. (2022 - 2023).
• Connors, P.L., "Visiting Scholar at SUNY-Oneonta, NY," sponsored by UNT Office of Research and Innovation: Small Grants, Local, $2500 Funded. (2019 - 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. (2010 - 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).
• 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, Funded. (2010 - 2012).

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. (2023 - 2027).
• Connors, P.L., "OER UNT Summer Grant 2021," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $7500 Funded. (2021 - 2021).