Lesa Frederick Cagle, MS, RD, CD, LD
Assistant Professor in Nutrition
Office: College of Nursing and Health Professions Room 2105
Phone: 812.461-5331
eMail: LFCagle@usi.edu
I am married with 4 step-children that range in age from 17 – 34. We have 2 cats named Gracie, and Ella; and a Jack Russel Terrier named Sadie. I enjoy gardening and have completed the Purdue University Master Gardener Program. I also enjoy reading and traveling. I am active in Methodist Temple Church.
Courses taught:
Gero318 Healthy Aging
Nutr376 Principles and Application in Nutrition
Nutr378 Nutrition Fitness & Sport
Nutr465 Community Nutrition
Nutr396 Nutrition through the Lifecycle
Nutr415 Dietary Supplements & Herb
Education:
Indiana State University;
Master of Science Degree in Food and Nutrition 1988
General Dietetics Degree 1987
Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Service Management 1985
University Service:
Faculty Senate, At-Large Member 2005-2006
Faculty Senate Alternate 2004-2005
Professional Memberships:
Southwest Indiana Dietetic Association
Indiana Dietetic Association
American Dietetic Association
Community Memberships:
Evansville Vanderburgh County Community Council
Southwest Indiana Master Gardening Association
Southwest Indiana Herbal Society
Tri-State Food Bank Board of Directors
Offices Held:
In the Indiana Dietetic Association I am the Indiana delegate
(2004-2007). In the American Dietetic Association I am a member
of the House of Delegates (2004-2007) and a member of the American
Dietetic Association Foundation Scholarship
Committee.
I have held the following offices: Education Chair (2003-2004), Past-President, Newsletter Editor, President (2001-2002), Council on Professional Issues Chair, Legislative Chair, and Diet Manual Chair. In the Indiana Consultant Dietitians I have held the office of Treasurer (1999-2000). In the Southwest Indiana Dietetic Association I have held the positions of Career Guidance Community Chairperson, President, President-Elect, Legislative Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Work Experience
Assistant Professor 2003-2005
University of Southern Indiana, School of Nursing and Health
Professions.
Adjunct Instructor 1998-2003
University of Southern Indiana and University of Evansville.
St. Mary’s Medical Center
Clinical Nutrition Manager 1998-2003
Kids of America 1997-2003
Vencor, Inc. (formerly Hillhaven Corporation) 1994-1997
MEP Healthcare Dietary Services 1993- present
Warrick County Women, Infants, and Children Program 1994
Unicare Health Facilities 1992 -1994
Marriott Corporation - Education Food Service Division 1987 -
1992
Food Production Manager at University of Evansville
Unit Manager at Indiana State University