The department is comprised of 9 full-time faculty, 18
part-time lecturers, and two administrative staff.Together they bring cutting edge theoretical
and practical skills, knowledge, and experiences to deliver extraordinary
classroom and field experiences to prepare students as they transition from
school to their careers.
Why Choose HRTM and San José State University?
First and foremost, the faculty, staff, and administration are committed to your success. Every unit is focused on providing programs and activities that result in a truly transformational experience. The campus environment is diverse, welcoming, dynamic, and energized. The region provides some of the most innovative and engaging internship opportunities in the world. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the incredibly talented, caring, diverse, and experienced faculty in the Hospitality, Recreation, & Tourism Management Department.
HRTM Department Mission
To facilitate the personal and professional learning of students through outstanding academic and career-focused experiences. Graduates will possess the knowledge and skills to provide sound, ethical, and visionary leadership in their discipline and in the diverse communities they serve.
Department Vision
The Department of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism Management will be recognized by the campus community, professionals in the region, and alumni for the high quality of its academic degree programs, its dynamic and engaged faculty, and graduates who are well prepared to anticipate and address challenges in the workplace and community.
The faculty, in collaboration with professional colleagues, continually
enhance curriculum so that it is responsive to changes in their
discipline, designed to meet student needs, and provides insights to
emerging societal issues.
By creating a dynamic, professional and welcoming environment the
department will be known for its focus on inclusive excellence and
ability to bridge the needs of students and the community through clear
pathways to successful careers.
Shared Values at SJSU enabling us to serve our mission and achieve our vision
Learning: We value education above all. The academic freedom of faculty and students is vital to our role of promoting life-long learning through intellectual inquiry, scholarship and the pursuit of knowledge.
Student Success: We place our highest priority on ensuring the academic success and personal growth of San José State University students.
Excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards and support continual improvement and innovation in all we do.
Integrity: We are accountable for our actions and expect honesty and fairness in all our work and interactions.
Diversity: We value and respect diversity, inclusion, civility and individual uniqueness and recognize the strength these factors bring to our community and learning environment. All of our interactions should reflect trust, caring and mutual respect.
Community: We value collaborative relationships within and beyond the campus in order to best serve our mission.
Consider donating to the Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism
Management Department by clicking on the
Donate Now button below. This will take you to the university's
donation page. Please designate under "purpose" that you would like
your donation to go to our department.
If you would like to explore specific giving opportunities in the form of student scholarships/awards, contact the department chair Dr. Virden at 408-924-3199.
Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism Management Department
One Washington Square
San José CA 95192-0211
Phone: 408-924-3000
Fax: 408-924-3061
Location: SPX 50
