Cynthia Dormer

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Cynthia Dormer

Lecturer of Nutrition

Nutrition

Bio

Dr. Cynthia Dormer’s areas of interest include weight management, body image, counseling, student success, and social-psychological interventions. She is the president-elect of the Colorado Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, the co-faculty advisor for the Auraria Campus Student Dietetic Association, and a member of the President’s Council on Academic Excellence and Student Success. She volunteers with several grassroots advocacy organizations involved with children’s issues and the League of Women Voters. She enjoys all things Colorado like mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, and skiing.

Degree

PhD in Human Nutrition

Colorado State University & AMC Cancer Research Center

MS in Human Nutrition

Colorado State University

Other in

Penrose Hospital

BS in Home Economics

Montana State University

Published Works

  • Dormer, G. C. (2021). What Georgia State retention practices might work at MSU Denver?. , https://www.msudenver.edu/academic-excellence-student-success/
  • Dormer, G. C., Sinley, C. R., Lunsford, J., Segall, A. M. . Effect of in-class goal-setting activities on motivation, confidence, and achievement of goals . Journal of American College Healthhttps://www.acha.org/JACH.
  • Dormer, G. C., Lunsford, J., Segall, A. M. (2019). Poster Presentation . International Society for Nutrition and Physical Activity, https://annualmeeting.isbnpa.org/
  • Dormer, C., Segall, M., Lunsford, J., Sinley, R. . Impacts of classroom goal-setting activities. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behaviorwww.JNEB.org.
  • Dormer, G. C. (2018). Facebook plays an important role in today’s schooling. Academic Exchange Quarterly, http://rapidintellect.com/AEQweb/
  • Dormer, G. C., Sinley, C. R. (2017). Facebook to Promote Extracurricular Experiences. Academic Exchange Quarterly,
  • Heiss, J. C., Rengers, D. B., Fajardo-Lira, C., Henley, S., Bizeau, E. M., Dormer, G. C. (2013). Preparing dietitians to effectively serve the Hispanic population. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,
  • Heiss, J. C., Henley, S., Daniluk, P., Fajardo-Lira, C., Dormer, G. C., Bizeau, E. M., Rengers, D. B. (2012). Recruiting Hispanics to the Profession: WIC employees' perceptions of dietetics. Journal of Allied Health,
  • Heiss, J. C., Rengers, B., Farjardo-Lira, C., Henley, S., Bizeau, E. M., Dormer, G. C. (2010). Preparing Dietitians to Effectively Serve the Hispanic Population. Journal of the American Dietetic Association,
  • Dormer, G. C. (2009). Analysis of Obesity Prevention Efforts Among Child Care Providers & Recommendations for Potential Next Steps.. Colorado Deptartment of Public Health and Environment,
  • Dormer, G. C., Patterson, S. (2009). Statewide Scan of Child Care Providers' Perspectives on Childhood Obesity Prevention Reveals Trends, Needs, and Opportunities. LiveWell Times Colorado,
  • Thompson, J. H., Heimendinger, J., Dormer, G. C., Sedlacek, M. S., Haegele, A., O'Neill, C., Wolfe, P. (2005). In Vivo Investigation of Changes in Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress Induced by Plant Food Rich Diets.. Journal of Agriculture & Food Chemistry,
  • Dormer, G. C. (2004). Hold That Thought for Kids. BrightSide Company,
  • Bull, S. S., Dormer, G. C., Glasgow, E. R., Estabrooks, P. (2003). Work Site Health Promotion Research: To What Extent Can We Generalize the Results and What is Needed to Translate Research to Practice?. Health Education & Behavior,
  • Glasgow, E. R., Bull, S. S., Dormer, G. C., Klesges, M. L., Dzewaltowski, A. D. (2002). Behavior Change Intervention Research in Healthcare Settings: a Review of Recent Reports with Emphasis on External Validity. American Journal of Preventive Medicine,
  • Glasgow, E. R., Toobert, J. D., Dormer, G. C. (2001). Psychosocial Barriers to Diabetes Self-Management and Quality of Life. Diabetes Spectrum,
  • Haegele, D. A., Dormer, G. C., O'Neill, G. C., Wolfe, P., Heimendinger, J., Sedlacek, S., Thompson, J. H. (2000). Plasma Carotenoids and Oxidative DNA Damage. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention,
  • Thompson, J. H., Heimendinger, J., Sedlacek, M. S., Haegele, A., Dormer, G. C., O'Neill, C., Wolfe, P., Conery, C., Marcus, A. (1999). Effect of Increased Fruit and Vegetable Consumption on Indices of DNA Oxidation. Carcinogenesis,
  • Dormer, G. C., Zhu, Z., Westerlind, C. K., Melby, L. C., Wolfe, P., Thompson, J. H. (1997). Energy Availability and Mammary Carcinogenesis: Effects of Calorie Restriction and Exercise. Carcinogenesis,
  • Bullough, C. R., Dormer, G. C., Harris, A. M., Melby, L. C., ., ., . (1995). Interactions of Acute Changes in Energy Expenditure and Energy Intake on Resting Metabolic Rate. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition ,
  • Dormer, G. C., Bullough, C. R., Melby, L. C. (1994). Effect of Different Exercise Modes on Post Exercise Energy Expenditure and Substrate Utilization. International Journal of Sports Nutrition,
  • Melby, L. C., Dormer, G. C., Bullough, C. R. (1993). Effect of Acute Resistance Exercise on Postexercise Energy Expenditure and Resting Metabolic Rate. Journal of Applied Physiology,

Research Interests

My research efforts include:
• Involving students in research
• Goal setting and action planning
• Obesity prevention policies and programs
• Student success

Teaching Interests

My teaching interests include:
• Creating classroom community even in the online setting
• Using methods such as autonomy and experiential learning to foster student motivation, tenacity, and leadership.
• Technology and blended teaching

Office Hours

Mondays 3-5 and Wednesday 11:30-2:30
If these hours don't work for your schedule, let me know and we will find an alternative time to meet or speak on the phone.