Kayle Jeanne Skorupski

Interests

Research

Scholarship of teaching and learning, Resilience, self-care, and academic retention.

Teaching

Medical nutrition therapy, Nutrition support, Geriatrics, Cystic fibrosis, Clinical nutritionHealth, and wellness promotion, Leadership, Communications, Agriculture and Food Systems

Courses

Scholarly Contributions

Chapters

• Mayfield, B. J., & Skorupski, K. J. (2020). Engage Audiences with Participation Strategies. In Communicating Nutrition: The Authoritative Guide.(pp 316-331). Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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  Nutrition Communication is Designed and Delivered With ExcellenceWith the foundation of insuring that the communicator is professional and prepared, the message is supported by scientific evidence, and has been tailored to meet the audience’s needs, the second part of the book focuses on how nutrition communication is designed and delivered to be most effective – engaging the audience, presenting information meaningfully and memorably, and motivating positive lifestyles. All types of nutrition communication are described with practical strategies for excellence in design and delivery provided.
• Skorupski, K. J., & Lagoe, C. (2020). Nutrition Communicators Access Scientific Research. In Communicating Nutrition: The Authoritative Guide.(pp 55-65). The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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  A Firm Foundation: Science-Based Nutrition Communication This section establishes the rationale for communicating accurate, current, science-based messages. Students and practitioners alike often feel uncomfortable finding research and even less adequate in their ability to read and interpret it. Properly citing references, both orally and in writing, is a critical skill along with avoiding plagiarism. Professional ethics related to communication is also addressed.

Journals/Publications

• Skorupski, K. J., Rodrigo, R., Mitchum, C., Leach, A. R., & Haverland, A. C. (2024). There and Back Again: Finding, Implementing, and Assessing a Digital Reading, Research, and Writing Application. Advances in Online Education: A Peer-Reviewed Journal.
• Mitchum, C., Schmidt, N., Skorupski, K. J., & Rodrigo, R. (2022). Knowing Who’s On Your Team: Pedagogical Expertise and the Impact on Software Design. Currents in Teaching and Learning, 13(2), 6-16.
• Mitchum, C., Schmidt, N., Skorupski, K. J., & Rodrigo, R. (2022). Who’s on First? Software Design’s impact on Teaching and Learning. Currents in Teaching & Learning.
• Skorupski, K. J., Schmidt, N., Rodrigo, R., & Mitchum, C. (2022). Who’s on First? Software Design’s impact on Teaching and Learning. Currents in Teaching and Learning, 13(2), 6-16.
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  Mitchum, Catrina, Nicole Schmidt, Kayle Skorupski, and Rochelle Rodrigo. “Knowing Who’s On Your Team: Pedagogical Expertise and the Impact on Software Design.” Currents in Teaching and Learning, vol. 13. No. 2, 2022, pp. 6-16. (25%)
• Skorupski, K. J. (2017). University of Arizona Nutrition Programs.. Carondelet Health Dietetic Internship Annual Newsletter,, 14.

Presentations

• Leach, A. R., Skorupski, K. J., Haverland, A. C., Rodrigo, R., & Mitchum, C. (2022, March 18, 2022). The Value of Custom Educational Technology In Reading, Research, And Writing Across Disciplines. OLC Innovate 2022. Virtual: Online Learning Consortium.
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  Date: Monday, March 28th Time: 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM Conference Session: Concurrent Session 2 Session Modality: Virtual Lead Presenter: Catrina Mitchum (University of Arizona) Co-presenters: Rochelle Rodrigo (University of Arizona), Arin Haverland (Community Portal Self Registration Account), Kayle Skorupski (University of Arizona), Anna Leach (University of Arizona) Track: Research: Designs, Methods, and Findings Location: Zoom Room 2 Session Duration: 45min Brief Abstract: Understanding how students experience the use of and interpret the value of tools intended for specific purposes is an important element of teaching with technology online. This session will present data from students on their perceptions of value and experiences implementing PowerNotes in their reading, research, and writing across disciplines.
• Skorupski, K. J. (2022, July). Impact of Yoga on Undergraduate Freshman Resilience and Academic Persistence. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice in Health Care Research - 6th Annual Faculty & Student Scholarship Symposium. Virtual: Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.
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  Stress and mental health issues are widespread in college students, and students may benefit from increased resilience. The objective of this study was to determine the impact of Hatha yoga on resilience and to determine the relationship between resilience and academic persistence. This study was a quantitative, prospective controlled trial using pre-test, post-test design with a convenience sample. Participants included University freshmen students who participated in either weekly 1-hour yoga sessions, practiced progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) for 10 minutes daily, six times per week, or continued with activity as usual (wait list control). The intervention length was planned for six weeks but was shortened to four weeks due to the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Outcome measures included Brief Resilience Score (BRS), Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC 25), Academic Resilience Scale (ARS-30), and persistence to sophomore year. Results included significant increases in post scores compared to pre for the PMR group in both the BRS (p=.011) and CD-RISC 25 scales (p=.029), demonstrating increased resilience. Significant changes were found for both yoga (p=.034), and PMR (p=.001) in ARS-30 Factor 3 scores, showing a decrease in negative thoughts regarding academics. No relationship between resilience and academic persistence was found. The results of this study demonstrate that Hatha yoga and PMR can positively impact resilience in college freshmen.
• Skorupski, K. J. (2021). Agriculture and Food Systems Experiences in Nutrition Education. Agriculture and Natural Resources - Nutrition and Food Production: How the way we raise food affects the nutritional value of what we eat. Virtual: Arizona Cooperative Extension.
• Skorupski, K. J., & Linares-Gaffer, A. L. (2020, March). Making the Case and Space for Competency-Based Supervised Practice Experience in Agriculture and Food Systems Settings.. NDEP Western Regional Conference. Santa Fe, NM: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition and Dietetics Educators and Preceptors.
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  Invited presentation canceled due to COVID-19 Pandemic.
• Skorupski, K. J., & Linares-Gaffer, A. L. (2020, August). Making the Case and Space for Competency-Based Supervised Practice Experiences in Agriculture and Food Systems Settings.. National Webinar.. Virtual: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors (NDEP) Council..
• Skorupski, K. J. (2019, February). Nutritional Sciences - Pre-Health Option. HOSA Meeting. Tucson, AZ: Health Occupations Students of America.
• Skorupski, K. J. (2019, March). Supplements 101: Do You Need Them?. Nutrition Navigators Presentation. Tucson, AZ: The University of Arizona Campus Health.
• Skorupski, K. J., & Linares-Gaffer, A. L. (2019, June). University of Arizona ISPP & iComp. National Webinar. Virtual: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Skorupski, K. J. (2018, April). DTR: Another Option. SNAC Speaker. Tucson, AZ: SNAC (Student Nutrition Advising Center), Nutritional Sciences Department, The University of Arizona.
• Skorupski, K. J. (2017, April). DTR: Another Option. SNAC Speaker. Tucson, AZ: Student Nutrition Advising Center (SNAC), Nutritional Sciences Department, The University of Arizona.
• Skorupski, K. J. (2016, April). DTR: Another Option. SNAC Speaker. Tucson, AZ: Student Nutrition Advising Center (SNAC), Nutritional Sciences Department, The University of Arizona.
• Skorupski, K. J. (2016, April). Dietetics - A Pre-Health Option. HOSA Meeting. Tucson, AZ: HOSA (Health Occupations Student Association) Club, The University of Arizona.
• Skorupski, K. J. (2016, Spring). 2015 Dietary Guidelines. Nutrition Alliance, LLC Seminar – Imagine the Possibilities. Gilbert, AZ: Nutrition Alliance, LLC.
• Skorupski, K. J., Hingle, M. D., & Mullins, V. A. (2016, Fall). Roundtable Webinar: All About Sugar. Webinar. Virtual: EFNEP & SNAP Ed. Arizona.