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Polly Fitz Collection

 Collection — Box: 1:
Identifier: 2009-0030

Scope and Contents

The collection contains several awards, photographs and publications associated with Dean Fitz.

Dates

  • Creation: undated, 1981-1986

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography

Registered dietitian Polly A. Fitz, worked at the University of Connecticut, specializing in developing and implementing programs in aging, allied health, dietetics and health promotion. She was a member of the multidisciplinary team responsible for planning the university’s School of Allied Health. Fitz was an associate professor and clinical dietetics program director at the school from 1972 to 1976 and served as Dean of the School from 1975 to 1986. Fitz retired as a full professor in 1996.

Fitz is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and holds a master’s degree in education from Case Western Reserve University. Fitz has been a member of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Professions Advisory Committee; director and president of the American Society of Allied Health Professions; member and vice chair of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences; chair of the Connecticut Department of Health’s Public Health Advisory Council and commissioner of the American Physical Therapy Accreditation Agency. A well-known researcher, author and speaker on issues in allied health and gerontology education, program evaluation and credentialing, health promotion for older adults, and health manpower and policy, Fitz was awarded the American Dietetic Association’s highest honor, the Marjorie Hulsizer Copher Award, in 2006.

Polly Fitz is a resident of Branford, Conn.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains memorabilia and ephemera associated with retired Professor, former Dean of the School of Allied Health and self-employed nutrition consultant, Polly Fitz.

Arrangement

The materials are arranged alphabetically by topic.

Series I: Subject Files (undated, 1981-1986)

Acquisition Information

The materials were transferred by the University of Connecticut, Department of Human Development and Family Studies in March 2009.

Related Material

Archives & Special Collections has a substantial collection of materials pertaining to the University, its history, administration, faculty, staff and students. For detailed information on these collections please contact the curator or ask at the Reading Room desk.

Title
Polly Fitz Collection
Status
Published
Author
Archives & Special Collections staff
Date
2009 April
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository

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