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Ruhamah 'Ru' Caulkins serves as an Instructor and the Nutrition and Dietetics DPD program director at Western Carolina University's College of Health and Human Sciences, specifically within the School of Health Sciences. A registered dietitian, she brings extensive experience from diverse nutrition practice settings across western North Carolina and over five years of teaching in higher education institutions including Southwestern Community College.
Her educational background includes:
- Masters of Health Science with a concentration in nutrition and dietetics from Western Carolina University
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetic Internship from Western Carolina University
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Western Carolina University
- Associate in Arts/College Transfer from Southwestern Community College
Dr. Caulkins' research and professional interests center on applied nutrition, with expertise spanning community nutrition programs, clinical dietetics in healthcare settings, and foodservice management systems. Her work emphasizes practical implementation of dietary guidelines and nutritional interventions across diverse population groups in western North Carolina.
As the DPD program director, she oversees curriculum development and student training for the dietetic internship program, preparing future registered dietitians through academic instruction and practical experience coordination. Her teaching portfolio includes undergraduate courses in nutrition science and dietetics.
