Liz Combs is an experienced faculty member and a registered dietitian with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. She is a strong education professional with a research focus on assessing the effect of high-impact teaching practices on student learning, most notably during education abroad and holistic wellness courses. She hopes her findings will specifically aid in the creation of novel, evidence-based pedagogical approaches that could promote student success through the development and assessment of high-impact practices.
Scholars@UK
Leveraging Online Learning to Promote Systems Thinking for Sustainable Food Systems Training in Dietetics Education
Spiker, M., Hege, A., Giddens, J., Cummings, J., Steinmetz, J., Tagtow, A., Bergquist, E., Burns, L., Campbell, C., Stadler, D., Combs, E., Prange, N., Schwartz, A., Brown, K. & Sauer, K., Mar 18 2021, In: Frontiers in Nutrition. 8, 623336.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
KNOW YOUR FACTS. NAVIGATING THE NUTRITION FACTS LABEL FOR BETTER FOOD CHOICES
Combs, L. & Hieronymus, L., Mar 1 2016, In: Diabetes self-management. 33, 2, p. 102-4, 106Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Integration of a Sustainable Food Systems Curriculum in Nutrition and Dietetics Education: Assessment from the First Year of Implementation
Hege, A., Giddens, J., Bergquist, E., Stadler, D., Gayer Campbell, C., Cummings, J., Goetze, A., Steinmetz, J., Combs, E., Schwartz, A., Prange, N., Brown, K., Sauer, K. & Spiker, M., Dec 2021, In: Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 121, 12, p. 2536-2548 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Increased Perceived Confidence in Professional Role Skills among Undergraduate Dietetic Students Following Simulation-Based Learning Experiences
Barr-Porter, M., Combs, E., Batey, L., Brewer, D., Schwartz, A. & Stephenson, T., May 2024, In: Education Sciences. 14, 5, 451.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Implementation and Evaluation of a Virtual Statewide Book Club to Address Nutrition Misinformation
Norman-Burgdolf, H., DeWitt, E., Combs, E. L., Luecking, C. T. & West, H., Jul 2024, In: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 56, 7, p. 499-506 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Factors That Influence Maternal Feeding Decisions for Toddlers: Extending the Theory of Planned Behavior
Combs, E. & Ickes, M., Jul 2021, In: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 53, 7, p. 583-590 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Education
- University of Kentucky, EdD in Kinesiology and Health Promotion, 2019
- University of Kentucky, MS in Dietetics Administration, 2010
- University of Kentucky, BS in Dietetics, 2007
Associated Departments