Faculty and Staff Profiles

• B.S. Dietetics - Memphis State University - 1976
• R.D. Dietetic Internship - University of Arkansas Medical Center, Little Rock - 1977
• M.P.H. Nutrition - Tulane University School of Public Health, New Orleans - 1980
• Fellowship Nutrition - University of Tennessee Child Development Center, Memphis - 1982
• Ed.D. Science Education - Vanderbilt University, Nashville - 1989

• Nutritionist,   - North Memphis Community Health Clinic, Memphis, TN - 1977-78
• Clinical Dietitian,   - Children's Hospital, New Orleans, LA - 1978-81
• Instructor, Dept. of Home Economics - Memphis State University, Memphis, TN - 1981-89
• Assistant Professor of Clinical Nutrition (Adjunct), College of Graduate Health Sciences - University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN - 1988-89
• Director, ADA Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dept. of Consumer Science and Education - The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN - 1984-Present
• Assistant Professor, Dept of Home Economics/ Dept. of Consumer Science and Education - Memphis State University/ The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN - 1989-96
• Associate Professor , Dept. of Consumer Science and Education - The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN - 1996-2003
• Associate Professor, Department of Health and Sport Sciences - The University of Memphis - 2003-Present

• Nominated for Distinguished Teaching Service Award - The University of Memphis - 1984, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1992, 2009
• Outstanding Dietitian of the Year - Memphis District Dietetic Association - 1989
• New Researcher's Award - American Dietetic Association - 1990
• Outstanding Alumni Award - The University of Memphis College of Education - 1994
• Fulbright Scholar - Council for International Exchange of Scholars - 1995
• Outstanding Educator of the Year - Tennessee Dietetic Association - 1997
• Earl Crader Award - The University of Memphis College of Education - 1998
• University College Advising Award - The University of Memphis - 2000

• Nutrition (U) Applied Nutrition for Health (G) - The University of Memphis
• Advanced Nutrition (U) Clinical Nutrition Internship III (G) -  
• Medical Nutrition Therapy (U) Clinical Nutrition Administration (G) -  
• Clinical Nutrition Internship (U) Independent Study in CSED (G) -  
• Readings: Foods/Nutrition (U) Thesis (G) -  
• Teaching Methods in Health Care (U) International Study Tour: Foods & -  
• Honors Forum: World Hunger (U) Nutrition (U/G) -  
• Methods in Community Nutrition (U/G) -  
• Community Nutrition U/G -  
• Global Issues : Social Sciences -  
• Fresh Connections Freshman Seminar -  

• Hazel M. Hauck Graduate Fellowship in Human Nutrition - American Dietetic Association - $1,000 (funded) - 1985
• Dietetic Practitioner Practice Grant - American Dietetic Association - $1,500 (funded) - 1993
• Fulbright Grant - USIA and Council for International Exchange of Scholars, Belize, Central America - $103,000 (funded) - August-December 1995
• Academic Enrichment Grant - Memphis State University - $7,290 (funded) - 1985-86
• Faculty Research Grant - Household Food Habits & Patterns in Rural Belize - The University of Memphis - $3,890 (funded) - August 1966- May 1997

• Healthy Habits, Board of Advisors - RRoach - 1992-1998 - Healthy Habits organization
• Mid-South Fair, Judge - RRoach - 1982, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1992 - UT Agricultural Extension Service
• Memphis & Shelby Co Science & Engineering Fair, Judge - RRoach - 1984-1988; 1991-1993; 1995-1997 - Memphis & Shelby Co. Schools
• World Food Day Steering Committee, Director/Co-Director - RRoach - 1986-1988; 1998-2000; 2002-2003 - Univ of Memphis/ Rhodes College
• American Heart Association, Nutrition Committee - RRoach - 1989-1991 - American Heart Association- Memphis
• Reviewer, University of TN Medical Group Research Grants - RRoach - 1997-1998 - University of Tn Medical Group
• Reviewer, Understanding Nutrition textbook, 8th, 9th & 10th Eds. - RRoach - 1997, 1998, 2001, 2003 - West/Wadsworth Publishers
• Academic Advisory Board- Annual Editions:Nutrition - RRoach - 2000--present - McGraw-Hill/Dushkin Publishers
• International Network Group- St Jude - RRoach - 2003 - St Jude/ University of Memphis
• Reviewer, The Automatic Diet text - RRoach - 2005 - Hudson Street Press/Penguin Group
• Neighborhood School Nutrition Education Pilot Project- Memphis, TN - Felicia Knowles, MD, Director; R Roach - 2006 - Neighborhood School/University of Memphis
• Memphis Food Bank Kid's Cafe - RRoach: Estella Greer, Asst Director, Memphis Food Bank - 2006 - Memphis Food Bank/University of Memphis
• MIFA Nutrition Education Program - RRoach; Ridley Anderson; CN students - 2006 - MIFA/ University of Memphis
• Nutrition textbook focus group - 15 university faculty - May 2006 - Atlanta Marketing group

• University of Memphis - Academic Senate - 1988-1990
•   - Academic Senate Policies Committee, Secretary - 1988-1989, 1989-1990
•   - Writing Across the University Workshop Participant - 1991
•   - Health Issues Committee - 1992
•   - Tenure & Promotion Appeals Committee - 1990-1991, 1991-1992, 1992-1993
•   - University College Advisor - 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1990-1991, 1991-1992,
•   - Commencement Marshall - 1994
•   - University Standing Committee on Safety - 1994-1995
•   - Diversity Workshop Participant - 1995
•   - TBR Review Committee, Nutrition Science Course Framework - 1995
•   - Graduate Faculty, Associate Member - 1984-1995
•   - Graduate Faculty, Full Member - 1996-2008; 2009-2014
•   - Employee Wellness Group Task Force - 1997-1998
•   - Faculty Research Grant Reviewer - 1998
•   - Campus International Advisory Organization - 1998
•   - International Studies Abroad- Summer Program Reviewer - 1999-2000
•   - University College Review Task force - 1999-2000
•   - New Faculty Research Grant Reviewer - 1999
•   - SACS Implementation Committee - 2002
•   - Works in Progress- Undergraduate Student Research Forum- Judge - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
•   - University College Faculty Council - 02-03, 03-04, 04-05, 05-06, 06-07, 07-08
•   - University College Baccalaureate Contract Review Committee - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
•   - University College Distinguished Special Project Award Selection Committee - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
•   - MPH Planning Committee - 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007
•   - Fulbright Committee - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
•   - MPH Director Search Committee, Member - 2006-2007
•   - Faculty Search Committee, MPH - 2007-2008
•   - MPH Curriculum Committee, Member - 2006-2007
•   - MPH Curriculum Committee, Chair - 2007-2008
•   - Center for International Programs and Services- Study Abroad Advisory Co. - 2008- 2009
• College of Education - COE Reorganization Committee - 1991
•   - TiGUrs Urban Garden Committee - 2009-present
•   - TEP Interviewer - 1991, 1992, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
•   - Faculty Rewards Committee - 1994
•   - Faculty Council, Elected Member - 1992-1995
•   - NCATE Committee - 1994-1995
•   - Development Liaison - 1995-1996
•   - International Initiatives Committee - 1996-1997
•   - Diversity Task Force - 1996-1997, 1998, 2001-2002
•   - Diversity Task Force, Chair - 1998
•   - Alumni Committee - 1997-1998
•   - Urban Chair of Excellence Search Committee - 1998, 1999
•   - PhD Task Force - 1997- 1998, 1998-1999
•   - Tenure & Promotion Committee - 1997-1998, 1998-199, 1999-2000
•   - COE Leadership Team - 2008-present
•   - COE Dean's Council - 2009-present
•   - Honors Program Task Force - 2001-2002
•   - Professional Development Committee - 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005
•   - Cohesive Structures-Team 6 Committee - 2004-2005, 2005-2006
•   - Conceptual Framework Committee - 2004-2005, 2005-2006
•   - Faculty Search Committee, Dean COE - 2008
• Department of Health & Sport Sciences - STCC/ U of M Dietetic Articulation Agreement, Chair - 2004, 2005, 2006
•   - Faculty Search Committee - 2004
•   - Academic Accreditation Council - 2004, 2005, 2006
•   - Undergraduate Curriculum Committee - 2004- present
•   - Didactic Program in Dietetics, Program Director - 2004- present
•   - Student Dietetic Association, Faculty Advisor - 2004- present
•   - Tenure & Promotion Committee - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
•   - University Health Fair - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
•   - Academic Council Committee - 2005-2006
•   - CADE Site Visit, Co-Chair - 2005
•   - HSS Self- Study Steering Committee - 2006-2007
•   - COEAS/Accreditation, Chair - 2007-2008
•   - Faculty Search Committee, Dietetic Internship Director - 2007-2008
• Department of Consumer Science & Education - Faculty Search Committee - 1985-1986, 1986-1987, 1998-1999, Chair 1999-2000
•   - Dietetic Advisory Committee, Co-Chair - 2004-present
•   - MSU/UT, Memphis Master - 1986-1987
•   - Academic Enrichment Grant, Co-Chair - 1985-1986, 1989-1990
•   - ADA Standards of Education Plan IV Approval Committee, Chair - 1990-1991
•   - Tenure & Promotion Committee, Chair - 1993, 1999
•   - Tenure & Promotion Committee - 1991- 2003
•   - HMEC Mission Task Force - 1991
•   - Dietetic Internship Advisory Committee - 1991
•   - HMEC Task Force on Reorganization, Co-Chair - 1992
•   - University Health Fair - 1991-1993
•   - Adult Options Day Program - 1994
•   - Student Dietetic Association, Faculty Advisor - 1991-2003
•   - Human Resources Committee - 1992-2003
•   - AAFCS Accreditation Self-Study Committee - 1997-1998
•   - Peer Mentor Program - 2001-2002
•   - St Jude Post-Doc Committee - 2001
•   - SWTCC/UM Articulation Agreement Committee ,Chair - 2000-2002
• American Dietetic Association - Member - 1978- present
•   - Didactic Program in Dietetics, Director - 1984-present
•   - Clinical Management Practice Group - 1993-1996
•   - Hunger & Environmental Nutritionists Practice Group - 2002-present
•   - Plan IV Program Director - 1984
•   - Dietetic Educators of Practitioners Practice Group - 1983-present
•   - Consulting Nutritionist's Practice Group - 1983-1988
•   - Pediatric Nutritionist's Practice Group - 1982-1984
• Tennessee Dietetic Association - Member - 1981-present
•   - Scholarship Committee - 1986-1989
•   - Scholarship Committee, Chair - 1986-1987
• Memphis District Dietetic Association - Member - 1981-present
•   - Nominating Committee, Chair - 1984-1985, 1986-1987, 1992-1993
•   - Council on Practice, Co- Chair/ Chair - 1988-1989/1989-1990
•   - Nutrition Services Payment Representative - 1988-1989
•   - Executive Board Member - 1984-1989
•   - Council on Practice, Education Division, Chair - 1985-1987
•   - Legislative Committee, Chair - 1984-1985
• Memphis Area Nutrition Council - Member - 1981-2008
•   - Nutrition Symposium Program Committee, Continuity - 2005-2006
•   - Nutrition Symposium Program Committee - 2000-2001
•   - Nutrition Symposium, Co-Chair - 1994
•   - Executive Board Member - 1991
•   - President - 1989-1990
•   - Secretary - 1987-1989
•   - Second Vice-President - 1984-1985
•   - Nutrition Symposium, Chair - 1984-1985

•  Stetson BA, Pichert JW, Roach RR. (1989). Dietitians' teaching skills: Implications for renal nutritionists. Council on Renal Nutrition Quarterly, 13(4), 14-16.
• Roach RR. (1990). A collaborative effort between researcher/educator and practitioner. Education Newsletter of the American Dietetic Association, February.  
• Stetson BA, Pichert JW, Roach RR, Lorenz RA, Boswell EJ, Schlundt DG (1992). Registered dietitians' teaching and adherence promotion skills during routine patient education. Patient Education and Counseling 19, 273-280. 
• Roach RR, Pichert JW, Stetson BA, Lorenz RA, Boswell EJ, Schlundt DG. (1992). Improving dietitians' teaching skills. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 92(12), 1466-1473. 
• Pichert JW, Roach RR, Lorenz RA, Boswell EJ, Schlundt DG. (1994). Translating the "effective patient teaching" course to a second university setting. Journal of Nutrition Education.  26, 149-152. 
• Roach R, Anderson L, Craig B, Mehta M. (2000). Women's rights: Poverty and hunger. World Food Day Study/Action Packet. US National Committee for World Food Day, Washington, DC . 
• Roach RR. (2001). International learning. Today's Dietitian, 3(2), 34-37. 
•  Roach RR (2002). Students and curriculum: World hunger issues. Introducing students to world hunger issues through non-traditional courses. World Food Day Study/Action Packet. US National Committee for World Food Day, Washington, DC, 17-18.
• Roach R, Deshpande K, George A, Madson S. (2003). Building alliances. World Food Day Study/Action Packet. US National Committee for World Food Day, Washington, DC, p 15-18. 
• Roach RR. (Fall 2003). A day in the life of a registered dietitian. Diversity: Allied Health Careers. Career Recruitment Media, Chicago, IL. 14-16. 
• Cody M, Roach R, Fey-Yensan F. (2004). Hunger questions to guide solutions. In Politics of Hunger. What's at Stake? World Food Day 2004 Study/Action Packet. US National Committee for World Food Day, Washington, DC, 5-7, 14. 
• Roach R, Gareau S, Godwin S, Paquette W. (2005). Building global bridges: Creating solutions. World Food Day Study/Action Packet. US National Committee for World Food Day, Washington, DC 14-24. 
• Roach R, (2006). Let's get personal. World Food Day Study Action Packet. US National Committee for World Food Day. Washington, DC . 
•  Roach R (2007). A multidisciplinary approach to understanding the relationship between climate change and hunger.  World Food Day Study Action Packet. US National Committee for World Food Day, Washington, DC. 

•   Pichert JW, Roach R, Stetson BA, Lorenz RA, Boswell EJ, & Schlundt DG.(1989).  Improving the teaching skills of registered dietitians.  Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA, April 1989.

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  Stetson BA, Schlundt D, Pichert J,  Roach RR (1989). Use of adherence counseling techniques by health care professionals during routine patient interactions.  Annual Meeting of the Society for Behavioral Medicine, San Francisco, CA, April.  

   
•   Roach RR. (1990).  Nutrition educators-Are we effective?  Annual Meeting of the American Home Economics Association, San Antonio, TX, June 1990. 
• Roach RR,  Dundas ML. (1990).  Improving patient teaching skills of nutrition educators.  Annual Meeting of the Society for Nutrition Education, Anaheim, CA, July 1990.
•     Roach RR. (1991).  Training dietetic students to be effective educators.  Annual Meeting of the Society for Nutrition Education, Miami, FL, July 1991.
•   Ellis K, Dundas ML, Nuckolls J, Bond CL, Roach RR. (1991).  Will low literacy materials help obese patients lose weight and make lifestyle changes?  Annual Meeting of the Society for Nutrition Education, Miami, FL, July 1991.
• Roach R (1991). Empowering the Learner-Patient Education that Works. Regional Medical Center Clinical Nutrition Service Symposium, Peabody Hotel, Memphis, TN, September.
•   Smith LP, Smith MA, Dundas ML,  Roach RR. (1991).  Implementation of a healthy eating plan inschool food lunch.  Annual Meeting of the American Dietetic Association, Dallas, TX, October 1991.
•   Slawson DL, Eck LH, Mitchell CO,  Roach RR. (1991).  Socioeconomic and racial differences in attitudes and subjective norms and their relationship to nutrition-related behaviors.  Annual Meeting of the American Dietetic Association, Dallas, TX, October 1991.
• Roach R (1991). Eating for health. Memphis and Shelby County Prison, Women's Building, November.
• Roach R  (1992). Nutrition for Athletic Training, Evangelical Christian School, Memphis, TN, August .
• Roach R (1992). How Do You Rate?" First Assembly Christian School, Memphis, TN, September .

•   Yarbro AL, Dundas ML, Connor PD, Roach RR, Murphy M. (1993).  Lifestyle behaviors and attitudes of pregnant women concerning weight gain.  Annual Meeting of the Society for Nutrition Education, Minneapolis, MN, June 1993.      

• Roach RR. (1993).  Clinical Management Practice Grant Experience.  Annual Meeting of the American Dietetic Association, Anaheim, CA, October .
•   Dundas M, Neill M, Roach R, Stevens P. (1995).  A comparison study: using the food guide pyramid and the American Diabetes Association Exchange Lists in Nutrition Counseling for lower socioeconomic status adults. Annual Meeting of the Society for Nutrition Education, Washington, DC, July 1995.
•   Sulentich DM, Roach R, Walker L,  Smith, M. (1995).  The relationship between inner city adolescents qualifying for free, reduced and full price school lunches and nutrition knowledge.  Spring Meeting of the Tennessee Dietetic Association, April 1995.  
•   Young L, Smith M, Roach R, Cesari J. (1995).  The prevalence and correlating characteristics of disordered eating among adolescent female cheerleaders and dancers.  Annual Meeting of the American Dietetic Association, October 1995.  (JADA 95: A-61).
•   Frankum K, Roach R, Anspaugh D, Smith M, Stevens P. (1995).  A knowledge assessment followingnutrition and food labeling instructions with college students.  Annual Meeting of the American DieteticAssociation, October 1995.
•   Crowson C, Roach R, Smith M, Polly D. (1995).  Nutrition knowledge of preschool children living in transitional housing or stable housing and the nutrition messages of their mothers.  Annual Meeting of  the American Dietetic Association, October 1995.
•   Roach R. (1996).  Preparing Nutrition Educators for Globalization.  Annual Meeting of the SE College Teachers of Food, Nutrition, and Food Science, Tuskegee University, March 1996.
•   Todd JL, Smith MA, Roach R, Cesari J. (1996).  The role of negative self-esteem in making adolescents vulnerable to the progression from disordered eating and body dissatisfaction to the development of an eating disorder. Spring Meeting of the Memphis District Dietetic Association, April 1996.
•   Roach R.  (1996).  International Experiences in Nutrition Education: Preparing for the 21^st Century.  Tennessee Dietetic Association Spring Meeting and the Memphis Area Nutrition Council 27^th Annual Symposium, Memphis, TN,  April 1996.
•   Roach R. (1996).  International Experiences: 4 Countries and the Beijing Conference.  Annual Meeting of the Society for Nutrition Education, St. Louis, MO, July 1996.
•   Roach R. (1996).  A Model for Teaching Research at the Belize School of Nursing.  Caribbean Nurses Organization XX Biennial Conference, Belize City, Belize, Central America, August 1996.
•   Roach R. (1998).  Developing Food guidelines in a Developing Country.  Biennial Meeting of the SE College Teachers of Food, Nutrition, and Food Science, Tennessee State University, February 1998.
•   Legowski P, Roach R, Smith, M, Thomas E,  Sibrian R. (1998).  Assessment of the Household Food Habits and Dietary Patterns of Rural Belize.  Annual Meeting of the American Dietetic Association, October 1998.
•   Ewing A, Mitchell C,  Roach R. (1998).  Clinical Indicators Predicting Weight Loss in Nursing Home Residents.  Annual Meeting of the American Dietetic Association, October 1998.
•   Loria K, Smith M, Roach R,  Connor P. (1998).  Outcome Measures to Determine the Importance of Dietitians in Diabetes Care in a Primary Care Setting.  Annual Meeting of the American Dietetic Association, October 1998.
•   Roach R. (1999).  A Model for Training Allied Health Students to Teach Clients.  Arkansas Instructional Conference, University of Arkansas at Hope, March 1999.
•   West H, Smith M, Roach R, Williams R. (1999).  Resting energy expenditure and nutritional status in children with sickle cell disease after glutamine supplementation.  Annual Meeting of the American Dietetic Association, Atlanta, GA, October 1999.
•  Burns K, Smith M, Roach R, Smith K. (1999).  Comparison of the linear growth of children with bone marrow transplants to normal population data using Z-scores.  Annual Meeting of the American Dietetic Association, Atlanta, Ga, October 1999.
• Braun B, Clemens LH, Roach RR, Murphy M. (2003).  Environmental factors that influence the eating habits of 8 to 10 year old children. Annual Meeting of the American Dietetics Association, San Antonio, TX, October 2003.
• Reasor K, Clemens LH, Roach RR, Meeks M. (2003). Experiences individuals have while on the Atkins Diet. Annual Meeting of the American Dietetic Association, San Antonio, TX, October 2003.
• Roach RR, Young P. (2004). Alternative approaches to international nutrition education in an urban university in the United States. International Congress of Dietetics Meeting, Chicago, IL, May 2004.
• Roach R (2004). International Nutrition at an Urban University, Memphis District Dietetic Association Professional Development Seminar, Memphis, TN, October.
• Wager GD, Cowan PA, Clemens LH, Roach RR (2004).  The association between health behaviors in children and adolescents at risk for Type 2 diabetes and their parents.  Annual Meeting of the American Dietetic Association, Anaheim, CA, October 2004.
• Mosby T, Clemens LH, Slawson D, Levy M, Roach R, Tolarova MM. (2004). Folate status, fortification, and its impact on birth prevalence of neural tube defects. Annual Meeting of the American Dietetic Association, Anaheim, CA, October 2004
• Mehr B, Clemens LH, Roach RR, Beech BM. (2005). Prevalence of eating disorders in dietetic and other health-related majors: A study of college students. Annual Meeting of the American Dietetic Association, St.    Louis, MO, October 2005. Abstract published in Journal of the American Dietetic Association, August 2005, 105: 8   p. A-29.
• Crown BK, Ward KD, Clemens LH, Read MC, Roach RR. (2005). Dietary intakes of adolescent swimmers and non-athletes. Annual Meeting of the American Dietetic Association, St. Louis, MO, October 2005. Abstract published in Journal of the American Dietetic Association, August 2005, 105:8, p. A-62.             
• Roach R (1993). Effective Patient Counseling Techniques. UT Family Medicine Residents, Memphis, TN, November .
• Roach R (1997). First place program. Nutrition. Audubon Park Baptist Church. Memphis, TN. April.
• Roach R (1997). Nutrition for life. Second Baptist Church. Memphis, TN. August.
•   Roach R (1998). Effective Patient Teaching, The University of Memphis, Department of Consumer Science and Education, Clinical Nutrition II Orientation, January.
• Roach R (1999). Effective Patient Teaching, The University of Memphis, Department of Consumer Science andEducation,  Clinical Nutrition II Orientation, January.
• Roach R (2000). Effective Patient Teaching, The University of Memphis, Department of Consumer Science and Education, Clinical Nutrition II Orientation, January.   Roach R (2000). A Career in Dietetics, Career Day, Rhodes College, Memphis, TN, May.
• Roach R (2001). Family and Consumer Sciences Today, Home Economics Auxilliary Association, Memphis, TN, February.
• Roach R (2003). Everything You Wanted to Know About Tenure and Promotion & Much More.  Panel Discussion, College of Education, The University of Memphis, February.
• Roach R (2004). Dietetics Today, Panel Discussion, CSED, The University of Memphis, March. 
• Roach R (2006, 2007). Prospective and New Dietetic Student Orientation- The University of Memphis, Sept.  
•  Roach R (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009). Applying for a Dietetic Internship and/or Graduate School. The University of Memphis, Sept.  
• Roach, RR. ( 2008).Providing international nutrition education in an urban university in the US.Tennessee Consortium for International Studies Annual Meeting. Memphis, TN February.