Our staff dietitian, Kate Ruley, M.Ed., R.D., L.D. is a graduate of Queens College in Charlotte and the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, where she completed her Master's Degree in Nutrition.  She is a registered dietitian, and is a member of the NCDA and the ADA.

On campus, Kate is closely involved in menu selection and development to ensure that meals are prepared with good nutrition in mind.  She is also active in promoting healthy lifestyle practices on campus through displays, small group discussions, workshops, group presentations, and publications.

Students with particular nutrition concerns can request individual appointments by contacting our offices at (336) 758-3087 or email our staff dietitian directly at ruleykd@wfu.edu.

Small group discussions and workshops are an effective way to improve overall wellness.  Kate is available to conduct workshops with small groups and to give presentations on campus.  Possible topics include, but are not necessarily limited to:

Healthy Eating on Campus
Sports Nutrition
Compulsive Eating and Eating Concerns
Vegetarian Nutrition
Nutrition for Disease Prevention