KEVIN SAUER, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND 
                                                            
              Education 
              Kansas State University, PhD Human Ecology                           
              Kansas State University, MS Administrative Dietetics                 
              Kansas State University, BS Dietetics 
               
              Cornell University, Diversity, and Inclusion Certificate (2021) 
                     Improving Engagement - Counteracting Unconscious Bias - Diversity & Inclusion at 
                     Work - Fostering an Inclusive Environment               
               
              University Experience, Kansas State University 
                     Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics, and Health, July 2015 – present 
                            Professor, June 2020-present; Associate Professor & Advisor, June 2015-2020 
                              Primary courses developed and taught: 
                            426, Financial Management in Dietetics 3 cr. (Campus and Distance) 
                            560, Management in Dietetics, 3 cr. (Campus and Distance) 
                            561, Management Dietetics Practicum 8 cr. (Campus and Distance) 
                            562, Management in Dietetics Practicum Recitation 1cr. 
                      
                     Center for Food Safety in Child Nutrition Programs, Re-award 
                            Co-Director/Co-PI, 2017- current 
                      
                     Center of Excellence for Food Safety Research in Child Nutrition Programs 
                            Co-PI/Leadership Team, 2011 – 2017 
                      
                     Department of Hospitality Management and Dietetics, August 2004 – July 2015 
                            Associate Professor & Advisor, June 2014 – July 2015; Assistant Professor & 
                            Advisor, 2009 – 2014; Instructor & Advisor, 2004 - 2009 
               
                     Kansas Department of Education, Child Nutrition and Wellness Program 
                            Trainer, Child Nutrition Management Academy, summer terms, 2005- 2016 
               
              Applied Experience, 1993 - 2004 
                     Administration of Healthcare Food and Nutrition Services 
                     St. Francis Medical Center, Topeka, KS 
                          Director, Food and Nutrition, Aramark, Healthcare Management Division 
                          Assistant Director, Food and Nutrition, Aramark, Healthcare Management Division 
                      
                     St. Luke’s Health System, Kansas City Metro 
                          Director, Nutrition Services, St. Luke’s Hospital 
                          System Operations Manager, Nutrition Services, St. Luke’s Hospital 
                      
                     College and University Dining 
                          Assistant Unit Director, K-State Housing and Dining Services, Manhattan, KS 
                      
                     Child Nutrition Administration & Retail Dining 
                          Director, School Foodservice and Childcare Programs, Wichita Canteen 
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        Funding 
        Roberts, K.R., & Sauer, K. (2021). Center for Food Safety Research in Child Nutrition 
           Programs. USDA–FNS. $1.3M (Re-award).  
         
        Sauer, K., Roberts, K.R., & Shanklin, C.W. (2020). Serving Up Science: The Path to Safe Food 
           in Schools. USDA–FNS. $68,000.  
         
        Sauer, K., Roberts, K.R., & Shanklin, C.W. (2019). Serving Up Science: The Path to Safe Food 
           in Schools. USDA–FNS. $53,000.  
         
        Sauer, K., Roberts, K.R., & Shanklin, C.W. (2018). Serving Up Science: The Path to Safe Food 
           in Schools. USDA–FNS. $47,000.  
         
        Roberts, K.R., Sauer, K., & Shanklin, C.W. (2017). Center for Food  
           Safety Research in Child Nutrition Programs. USDA–FNS. $1.8M (Re-award).  
         
        Roberts, K.R., Sauer, K., & Shanklin, C.W. (2017). Center of Excellence for Food  
           Safety Research in Child Nutrition Programs. USDA–FNS. $500,000.  
         
        Roberts, K.R., Sauer, K., & Shanklin, C.W. (2015). Center of Excellence for Food  
           Safety Research in Child Nutrition Programs. USDA–FNS. $800,000.  
         
        Roberts, K.R., Sauer, K., Sneed, J., & Shanklin, C.W. (2014). Center of Excellence for Food 
           Safety Research in Child Nutrition Programs. USDA–FNS. $800,000. 
         
        Sneed, J., Roberts, K.R., Sauer, K., Shanklin, C.W., & Kwon, J. (2013). Center of Excellence 
           for Food Safety Research in Child Nutrition Programs. USDA–FNS. $800,000 (third year 
           funding). 
         
        Arendt, S., Strohbehn, C., Lakshman, R., Shaw, A., & Sauer, K. (2013). Mitigating Risks of 
           Foodborne Illness Associated with Handling Leafy Greens in Retail Foodservice 
           Establishments Serving Aging Populations. USDA–AFRI/NIFA. $424,846 (Funded). 
         
        Sneed, J., Sauer, K., & Roberts, K.R. (2012). Impact of Food Safety Messages on the Food 
           Handling Behaviors of Parents of Young Children. United States Department of 
           Agriculture. $500,000 (Funded). 
         
        Roberts, K.R., Sauer, K., & Sneed, J. (2012). Development of a Faculty-Led Study Abroad  
           Program and Teaching/Research Collaborations in Costa Rica. KSU Office of 
           International Programs, International Incentive Grant. $4,000 (Funded). 
         
        Sauer, K., Lee, Y.M., & Kwon, J. (2011). Current Practices and School Foodservice Directors’ 
           Knowledge and Attitudes about Food Allergy Training. American Dietetic Association 
           Foundation, Allene Vaden Memorial Grant for Foodservice Management Research. 
           $5,000 (Funded). 
         
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        Kwon, K., & Sauer, K. (2011). Advancing Food Allergy Education for Hospitality Management 
           and Dietetics Students using Storytelling. United States Department of Agriculture, 
           Higher Education Challenge Grant. $140,168 (Funded). 
         
        Roberts, K.R., Sauer, K., Shanklin, C.W., & Kwon, J. (2011). Center of Excellence for Food 
           Safety Research in Child Nutrition Programs. USDA–FNS. $1,599,981 (Funded). 
         
        Roberts, K.R., Sauer, K., Shanklin, C.W., & Kwon, J. (2010). A Proposed Center of Excellence 
           for School Food Safety Research, Kansas State University.  USDA–Food and Nutrition 
           Services. $778,720 (Not funded, RFA cancelled post submission). 
         
        Kwon, J., Ryu, D., Todd, E., & Sauer, K. (2010). Assessment and Reduction of Produce Food 
           Safety Risks in School Foodservice Systems. USDA–CSREES Food Safety Initiative 
           Program. $600,000 (Funded). 
         
        Washburn, S.G., Roberts, K.R., Sauer, K., & Featherstone, A.M. (2010). Incorporation of 
           Global Perspectives into Curriculum and Campus Programs, Fayoum University, Egypt.  
           KSU Office of International Programs, International Incentive Grant. $3,600 (Funded). 
         
        Roberts, K.R., Kwon, J., & Sauer, K. (2010). Exploring and Improving Food Safety  
           Practices in Asian and Hispanic Restaurants Using the Theory of Planned Behavior.  
           USDA – CSREES Food Safety Initiative Program. $599,979 (Not Funded). 
         
        Roberts, K.R., & Sauer, K. (2009). An Exploration of Food Safety Barriers in the Continuing 
           Care Retirement Community Environment.  KSU Faculty Development Award and Small 
           Research Grant. $4,000 (Funded). 
         
        Roberts, K.R., Kwon, J., Sauer, K., & Ellis, J. (2009). Exploring and Improving Food  
           Safety Training in Ethnic Restaurants.  USDA – CSREES Food Safety Initiative 
           Program. $599,396 (Not Funded). 
         
        Canter, D., Roberts, K.R., Sauer, K., Schrader, M., & Barrett, B. (2006). A Food Safety  
           Social Marketing Campaign for Young Adults at Kansas State University.  Rutgers 
           University (in partnership with USDA – CSREES Food Safety Initiative Program).  
           $5,000 (Funded). 
         
        Shanklin, C.W., Sauer, K., & Canter, D.D. (2005). The Development of a Proposed 
           Methodology for Assessing Career Development of Dietetics Professionals. The 
           American Dietetic Association. $10,000 (Funded). 
         
        Sauer, K., & Barrett, B. (1997). Development of a Computer-Based HACCP Plan for 
           Foodservice Operators. Foodservice Systems Management Education Council (FSMEC).  
           $1,000 (Funded). 
         
                       
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        Published Papers 
        Hege, A., Giddens, J., Bergquist, E., Stadler, D., Campbell, C.G., Cummings, J., Goetze, A., 
           Steinmetz, J., Combs, E., Schwartz, A., Prange, N., Brown, K., Sauer, K., & Spiker, M. 
           (2021). Integration of a Sustainable Food Systems Curriculum in Nutrition and Dietetics 
           Education: Assessment of First Year of Implementation. Journal of the Academy of 
           Nutrition and Dietetics, 121(12), 2536-2547. 
         
        Garner, J.A., Proaño, G.V., Kelley, K., Banna, J.C., Emenaker, N.J., & Sauer, K. (2021). 
           Revising the Academy’s Research Priorities: Methods of the Research Priorities and 
           Strategies Development Taskforce, 2017-2019. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and 
           Dietetics. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 121(11), 2275-2296. 
         
        Patten, E.P., Sauer, K., Osborne, S., & Rose, K. (2021).  Clinical leadership in dietetics: 
           Viewpoints from the frontlines. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 36(1), 202-212.  
         
        Sauer, K., Roberts, K., Paez, P., & Cole, K. (2021).  Food Defense Practices in School Nutrition 
           Programs.  Journal of Child Nutrition. Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 45(1) 
           https://schoolnutrition.org/JCNM/ 
         
        Spiker, M, Hege, A.…Sauer, K., et al. (2021). Leveraging online learning to promote systems 
           thinking for sustainable food systems training in dietetics education. Frontiers in 
           Nutrition, 8, 1-9.  https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2021.623336 
         
        Rogers, D., Griswold, K., Sauer, K., Abbay, E., Coufal, A., Eastman, W., Lawson, K., Slack, D., 
           & Sulik, B. (2021). Entry-level RD and DTR dietetics practice today: Results from the 
           2020 Commission on Dietetic Registration entry-level dietetics practice audit. Journal of 
           the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 121, 330-378. 
         
        Roberts, K., Sauer, K., Paez, P., & Alcorn, M. (2020). Use of the theory of planned behavior to 
           determine food safety behavioral intentions among child nutrition employees. Food 
           Protection Trends, 40(6), 424-434. 
         
        Spiker, M.L., Knoblock-Hahn, A., Brown, K., Giddens, J., Hege, A., Sauer, K., Enos, D., & 
           Steiber, A. (2020) Cultivating Sustainable, Resilient, and Healthy Food and Water 
           Systems: A Nutrition-Focused Framework for Action. Journal of the Academy of 
           Nutrition and Dietetics, 120, 1057-1067. 
         
        Howells, A., Sauer, K., & Shanklin, C. (2020). A current gap analysis of education for clinical 
           nutrition managers.  Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 35(2), 121-134. 
         
        Rosenkranz, R., Neuendorf, C., Rosenkranz, S., & Sauer, K. (2020). Just sit still and pay 
           attention? A commentary. Journal of School Health, 90(5), DOI: 10.1111/josh.12881 
         
        Alcorn, M., Roberts, K., Sauer, K., Paez, P., & Watkins, T. (2019). Assessing food safety 
           behavior: Salient beliefs of school nutrition employees. Food Protection Trends, 39(4), 
           305-316. 
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