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Campus Alert

Update on Facilities Emergency as of Friday, Oct. 23

Following Tuesday morning's electrical incident originating in the mechanical room of Building 42, power disruptions impacted Buildings 32, 38, 39, 42, 43 and 47.

Power has since been restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47. Buildings 56 and 71 were not impacted by this incident. Additionally, Buildings 44, 46 east and 46 west were unaffected and remained fully operational throughout the event.

The university's electrical contractor continues to assess the damage and determine options for restoring and redistributing power to Buildings 32 and 42. As a result, Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through Monday, Nov. 2, while assessments are completed and necessary repairs or equipment replacements are identified and implemented.

Academic Operations

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) will remain under Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) while Buildings 32 and 42 are unavailable.
Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
Classes at the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law, Community College, Congress Heights campus and DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

Administrative and support functions at the Van Ness campus will resume normal business operations and maintain regular business hours.

Guidance for SEAS Faculty and Staff

SEAS staff should contact their immediate supervisors regarding remote work expectations.
SEAS faculty should consult their supervisors for ERI-related guidance.
The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) remains available to support instructional continuity, including Blackboard, Zoom and other teaching and learning technologies.

CAL Faculty Support Resources

Guidance for SEAS Students

Due to this facilities emergency, SEAS in-person operations will remain suspended through Monday, Nov. 2. Instruction will continue remotely through both synchronous and asynchronous formats.
Courses requiring laboratory, clinical, studio or other hands-on instruction may require makeup sessions. However, every effort will be made to maintain academic continuity through virtual learning whenever possible. Faculty conducting synchronous instruction should continue to meet during published class times to minimize disruptions to student schedules.

The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and community remain our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

Please continue to monitor the university website and official social media channels for the latest information.

For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.

Thank you for your flexibility, cooperation and continued commitment to UDC and our students.

Nutrition and Dietetics

DPD Program

Nutrition and Dietetics

Mission and Overview

a group of students smiling at the camera As the scope of dietetics broadens, teaching activities and learning activities should provide students with a strong foundation in liberal arts and sciences, technology and information systems, food science, food service management, and nutrition. The Nutrition and Dietetics program provides students with a culturally versatile education that prepares them to promote the nutrition and well-being of individuals and groups in a variety of settings. Students may pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, also known as the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) program. Collectively, the knowledge and experiences obtained from the programs will equip graduates with the tools and skills required to confidently fulfill jobs in food service, community nutrition, and dietetics.

Registration Examination

Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum degree requirement for eligibility to take the registration examination for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) changed from a bachelor’s degree to a graduate degree. To meet the new eligibility requirements, UDC has applied to the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) for an accredited future graduate program (GP) to offer a graduate degree with supervised experiential learning (SEL) activities. The SEL is frequently referred to as an internship or dietetic internship. Therefore, at UDC students will be able to complete graduate courses and SEL in a seamless one-step to be eligible to sit the RDN credentialing exam. During the transition to the accredited graduate program, the current didactic program in dietetics (DPD) remains accredited. The undergraduate program in Nutrition and Dietetics continues to admit students. The undergraduate program may be used as a prerequisite for the graduate program. Students who complete the Nutrition and Dietetics undergraduate degree or satisfy the graduate eligibility requirements at UDC will be preselected for the GP. This will eliminate applying through Dietetics Inclusive Centralized Application Services (DICAS) and matching.

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