DPG/MIG Monthly Admin Bulletin

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Upcoming Trainings

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Upcoming Tasks and Deadlines

DPG/MIG Nominations and Elections Timeline

Please find below an important message from Academy Nominating Committee Chair, Lucille Beseler, regarding updates to the national nomination timelines. Some of these changes will affect the DPG nomination process, so we want to ensure you have the necessary resources and information to support you in your role.

 Key Resources for Your Role:

  • Updated 2025-2026 Elections Timeline (Here)
  • Nominating Committee Orientation and Welcome: View Here (scroll to June 29, 2022)
  • Nominations/Elections Training: Access Training (scroll to July 22, 2021)
  • Nominating Committee Resources: Explore Resources
    • DPG/MIG Election Policy
    • Ballot Petition Process and Sample Petition Template
    • Position Description Examples & Template

 Nomination Timeline:

  • Deadline: All DPG/MIG candidates for the 2026 election must be submitted to the Academy by November 1. 

    Timeline Overview

    ·         July 14-October 17: Call for Nominations

    ·         November 1: Nominations Due

    ·        December 1-December 30: Petition Period Occurs

    ·         December 1-January 11: Candidate biographical submissions 

    ·         January 20-January 27: National Academy Election

    Information for your Executive Committee

    Quarterly Social Media Toolkit

    The Academy’s latest social media toolkit features key initiatives, timely topics, Foundation information, celebratory dates and sample social posts for November and December.  Learn more: https://www.eatrightpro.org/about-us/for-media/social-media-toolkits

    Information to Share with Members

    Utilize the information in this section for your eblasts, newsletters, and COI discussion boards.

    Save the Date: Foundation Scholarship Application

    The Foundation is pleased to announce that its scholarship application for the 2026-2027 academic year opens on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Applications are due Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00 am CT. Students at all levels of study are eligible to apply. Several DPGs, MIGs, and state affiliates have scholarships administered by the Foundation specifically for their members! For more details on the Foundation’s scholarship program, please visit our website (https://www.eatrightfoundation.org/apply-for-funding/scholarships).

    Student Scholarship AMA with the Academy Foundation

    Student Scholarship AMA with the Academy Foundation
    Wednesday, February 18, 2025 | 1-3pm CT
    Calling all student members! Join us in the Student Community for an AMA with the Foundation Scholarship team. They'll be on hand during this event to answer your questions about available scholarships, eligibility, the application process, and what to expect. This is a free event for all Academy student members.
    Note: all conduct in the Community must align with the Academy members' Code of Ethics.
    Student Community link: https://community.eatrightpro.org/community-home?communitykey=d030abda-8fbb-4c7b-a582-6d83f97d144b

    Funding Your Future: A Guide to Scholarships with the Academy Foundation

    Funding Your Future: A Guide to Scholarships with the Academy Foundation
    Wednesday, February 11th | 12pm CT
    The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is proud to offer over 250 scholarships to students every year. Join the Foundation Scholarship team for this new webinar exclusively for student members that will highlight key information about the 2026-2027 academic year scholarships and walk you through the application and evaluation process. Find out more about your eligibility and what you need to bag that bag!
    Registration link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f6525407-58f7-4062-9805-f2824d684986@5da1b5c4-3004-4586-b7ab-2dd01f24d7d2

    ACEND Seeks Feedback on the draft 2027 Accreditation Standards for Education Preparation of Nutritio

    The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards Committee is conducting this survey to gather feedback regarding the draft 2027 ACEND Accreditation Standards for nutrition and dietetics education programs, including Coordinated Programs (CP), Didactic Programs (DPD), Internship Programs (DI), and Associate Programs with the Dietetic Technician Option (DT).
    Your feedback will be critical as the 2027 Standards are developed. The Standards survey may take 40 to 60 minutes to complete, while the review of the Competencies and Performance Indicators may take up to two hours to complete. You can stop the questionnaire and re-enter at a later time to finish your responses. Surveys and draft documents of the Standards may be viewed at Proposed 2027 Standards.
    The surveys are available until February 10, 2026. Your survey responses will remain anonymous.

    Find Your Purpose as a Mentor: Support the Next Generation of RDNs and NDTRs!

    The Academy has relaunched the Mentorship program! This six-month program gives you the opportunity to share your passion for nutrition and dietetics with a student or early career professional. You can help make a difference by signing up to be a mentor. Share your perspectives and help guide the next generation of registered dietitian nutritionists and nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered!  

     Academy Mentorship Program  

    Mentor sign-ups available now!

     Are you ready to make a difference?  To be an Academy mentor, you need to:  

    • Be a registered or retired RDN or NDTR  

    • Have at least ten years of experience in the field  

    • Agree to commit to at least one hour-long one-on-one meeting with your mentee for six months 

       

    Contact students@eatright.org for more information!   

    Power What Strengthens Our Profession

    As we look ahead to a new year full of possibility, we invite you to make a meaningful impact with a year-end gift to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation. Your contribution fuels the people and programs shaping the future of nutrition and dietetics, including scholarships, research, community initiatives, and emerging leaders, providing support exactly when it’s needed most.
    Your generosity ensures we can respond to our profession’s most immediate and evolving needs, delivering resources where they will make the greatest difference.
    With so much opportunity ahead, your year-end, tax-deductible gift powers the programs, people, and possibilities that strengthen our profession and advance the work of nutrition and dietetics professionals everywhere.
    Make your year-end gift today: https://p2p.onecause.com/fuelthefoundation/donate
    Thank you for helping us build a stronger future, together.