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Maryann Morris is a Lecturer and Academic Advisor in the Department of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Connecticut and a Registered Dietitian. Ms. Morris began her career at the University of Connecticut in the 1980’s as the University Nutritionist for Student Health Services, held a joint appointment with the School of Allied Health and later worked in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. In 2005 Maryann joined the Department of Allied Health Sciences. In her position as Advisor and Lecturer, Maryann assists undergraduate students in planning their academic programs and formulating career goals. She advises students in making decisions related to course selection, sequencing of courses, majors and graduate school. She is a resource for students, faculty and parents regarding academic policies and programs. She is an instructor of an FYE course each fall. She teaches AH 4242 Counseling and Teaching for the Health Professional. Her areas of interest are health counseling, how people process health information and the mechanisms that drive behavior change. Maryann is the advisor to the Allied Health Sciences Club. 

Education

MS, Ohio University, Food and Nutrition, 1979

BS, State University of New York at Oneonta, Dietetics 1977

Affiliations

            National Academic Advising Association: member

            American Dietetic Association: member

            Connecticut Dietetic Association: member

Licenses

            Registered Dietitian

            Certified Nutritionist/Dietitian, State of Connecticut  

Hobbies jogging/running