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| Recent/Current Courses Taught:HRTM 10 – Creating a Meaningful Life, HRTM / ENVS 100W – Writing Workshop/Environmental Writing, HRTM 110 – Leisure and Human Development, HRTM 151 / 175 – Entrepreneurship in Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism, HRTM 160 – Research Methods in Recreation, HRTM 200 – Contemporary Theories in Recreation and Tourism, HRTM 203 – Seminar in Recreation-Park Adminstration, HRTM 210 – Seminar in Leisure Research. Bio/Academic Interests:Dr. Kelly Bloom has been a member of the Department of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism Management since 2005. Kelly earned her doctorate from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism at the University of Utah. Dr. Bloom’s research interests and expertise include outdoor recreation leadership, experiential education, youth development, natural resource management, wilderness spirituality, measurement, and evaluation. Kelly serves on the curriculum committee for Project Great Outdoors, a non-profit focused on providing outdoor recreation and leadership experience for underserved youth. In her free time, Kelly enjoys whitewater rafting, recreational kayaking, hiking, traveling, and seeing live music. The coolest thing she has ever done is play basketball with a polar bear. Links:Eboard |
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Bio/Academic Interests:Retiring in 2000 after a thirty two year career in municipal recreation in three different cities, the last twenty years spent serving as the Director of Parks and Recreation for the city of Cupertino. I have been a part-time faculty member at SJSU since 1979. During that time I have also taught at Sacramento and San Francisco state universities. In the spring of 2004, I was honored with the departments Mary S. Wiley award for teaching excellence. |
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| Recent/Current Courses Taught:HRTM 107 - Legal Aspects of Hospitality Management, Business 80 - Business Law Bio/Academic Interests:Mr. Dworak is partner in Berliner Cohen,San Jose’s largest business law firm dedicated to serving the business needs of Silicon Valley. (www.berliner.com). Among many other projects, his law firm represented the developer who revamped downtown San Jose with the marquee Fairmont Hotel. He helped launch the Hospitality Management program at SJSU, and has received many accolades for his teaching. Professionally he has served with distinction as Special Master for the California State Bar and as a Judge Pro Tem for the Superior Court of California. His peers has recognized as on of the “Best Lawyers in Silicon Valley for 2004 – 2008 by the San Jose Magazine. After conducting annual surveys of over 52,000 lawyers and judges, the Law & Politics Edition of the San Francisco Magazine has identified his as a Northern California Super Lawyer for 2004, 2007 and 2008. Links: |
| Recent/Current Courses Taught:HRTM 023- Culinary Concepts, HRTM 020 - Sanitation and enviormental studies, HRTM 022 - Food and Beverage Management, Catering Bio/Academic Interests:Executive Chef, exclusive caterer, food culture historian, culinary arts instructor, a.o.s., b.a., m.b.a., m.o.t. |
| Recent/Current Courses Taught:HRTM 10 - Creating a Meaningful Life, HRTM 90 - Foundations of Leisure and Rec, HRTM 100W - Writing Workshop, HRTM 110 - Leisure and Human Development, HRTM 113 - Leisure: Philosophy & Education, HRTM 134 - Human Resource Management in HRTM , HRTM 150 - Principles of Commercial Recreation, HRTM 170B&C - Recreation Internship, HRTM 200 - Contemporary theories in Recreation & Tourism. Bio/Academic Interests:I approach teaching students with their learning and growth as my clear priority. I have a deep value for leisure and recreation. I know that one who engages in life with a sense of who they are in leisure knows much about themselves as a person and reflects this knowledge in all their actions and interactions. |
| Recent/Current Courses Taught:HRTM 90 - Introduction to Leisure, HRTM 110 - Human Development, HRTM 10 - Creating a Meaningful Life, Community Organization & Problem Solving, Organizational Development & Problem Solving, Language Arts & Photography Bio/Academic Interests:Hewitt Joyner was born in Boston (Roxbury) Massachusetts. He attended Roxbury Memorial High School (Boys), held an athletic scholarship to Deleware State University, where he received his bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education. He received a Mott Fellowship at San Jose State University where he also earned his MA in Education Administration & Community Education. Mr. Hewitt has held professional positions as a teacher in Boston Public Schools; Executive Director, City of San Jose Parks & Recreation Department, Neighborhood Services Program; Founder/Executive Director, Santa Cruz West Mission Street Health Center. His awards include Delaware State University Athletic Hall of Fame, 3 California Parks and Recreation Society Excellence Awards, and the Martin Luther King "Good Neighbor" Award. |
| Recent/Current Courses Taught:HRTM 100W - Writing, HRTM 10 - Creating A Meaningful Life, HRTM 90 - Recreation Foundations, HRTM 134 - Human Resource Management Bio/Academic Interests:A recently retired Supervisor with the City of Oakland's Parks and Recreation Department, Mr. Lange has also been active for some time as an actor, playwright and director in the Bay Area. His most recent play was directing 'Shakespeare's Lost Masterpiece' in San Francisco and Oakland, a world premiere. He has won awards for 'Best Director' and 'Best Play' in 2001 and 2003 respectively. Also in 2003 he won 'Best Supporting Actor' at the ARTYS Drama Awards ceremonies. Since 1990 Lange toured the United States extensively portraying the fiery human rights leader Malcolm X, in over 750 live performances. Lange also writes and performs with 'Light Harmony and Sound', a folk-blues guitar trio. He has been teaching the 'Creating A Meaningful Life' course at San Jose State since 1998. |
| Recent/Current Courses Taught:HRTM 01 - Introduction to Hospitality Management, HRTM 11 - Principles of Food and Beverage Management, HRTM 20 - Sanitation and Environmental Issues in the Hospitality Industry, HRTM 23 - Culinary Principles and Practices ,Special Event Management, On- Site Foodservice, HRTM 148 - Wine Appreciation, HRTM 156 - Principles of Sustainable Travel and Tourism, HRTM 102 - Fundamentals of Hotel Operations Bio/Academic Interests:Richard Larson has had a dynamic career as an entrepreneur, special event coordinator, university professor, freelance writer, management consultant and endurance athlete. He is a graduate of San Jose State University and City College of San Francisco and has earned the prestigious Foodservice Management Professional (FMP) designation from the National Restaurant Association. His extensive management experience includes owning a restaurant and catering business and managing a high volume motorcycle dealership. Richard has kept busy as a freelance journalist, a real estate investor, Motorcycle Safety Instructor and endurance athlete. In 2007 he completed his seventh marathon and an athletic career highlight, Ironman Triathlon. Richard has been a lecturer at San Jose State University since 1995. He helped create several classes and provides oversight to a unique class working in partnership with Pebble Beach Resorts. |
| Recent/Current Courses Taught:HRTM 133 - Recreation Leadership and Group Dynamics, HRTM 179 - Interrelated Arts and Leisure Services, HRTM 111 - Leisure Culture and Identity, HRTM 197 - Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation, HRTM 101 - Multiculturalism in Hospitality management, HRTM 96GH - Good Grief: Surviving and Thriving after a Loss, HRTM 96HY - Play and Creativity, HRTM 010 - Creating a Meaningful Life Bio/Academic Interests:Professor Linda Levine is an award winning educator and facilitator. She has guided over 30,000 students and workshop participants who rave about their experiences and personal successes. Linda’s enormous enthusiasm, engaging leadership style, and make-it-fun expertise turn a learning experience into an exciting and enjoyable event. Professionally and personally Linda Lives creatively and abundantly. Her current professional pursuits are many and include: SJSU professor, professional clown, life coach, grief counselor, and workshop presenter through her business Surprise Enterprise. You probably have met her yourself as she is a well known leader of groups for children through seniors, and consultants around the world with for-profit and non-profit organizations in the areas of leadership, teamwork, life balance, creativity and so much more. Links: |
| Recent/Current Courses Taught:HRTM 10 - Creating a Meaningful Life, Rec 500 - Organization of Recreation and Lesisure Services (SFSU), Rec 862 - Management of Leisure Services (SFSU) Bio/Academic Interests:Dave is currently the Director of the Mountain View Community Services Department and has been for the past 17 plus years. Prior to his appointment in Mountain View he was the Director of Parks and Leisure Services for the City of Milpitas for 11 years. He has Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation Administration and a Masters Degree in Public Administration, both from California State University, Hayward. Entering his seventh semester at San Jose State, Dave has also taught part time at San Francisco State University in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies at both the graduate and undergraduate level. He is an active member of the California Parks and Recreation Society, the National Recreation and Parks Association and an honorary member of the Sports Association of Northern California Recreation Agencies. He is also a Registered Recreator with the California Board of Park and Recreation Personnel. This past July, Dave and his wife Gail celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary. They have 3 wonderful children: Jared (28), Chelsea (21) and Tyler (19). Their newest joy is 16 month Tanner, their first and only grandson. In his leisure time, Dave enjoys fishing, dog training, wakeboarding, softball, listening to jazz music and yes spending time with Tanner. |
| Recent/Current Courses Taught:HRTM 148 - Wine Appreciation Bio/Academic Interests:For five years now, I have been working for Bronco Wine Company as the On-Premise Specialist for Classic Wines in the Bay Area. In conducting staff trainings and “Wine Maker Dinners” throughout the Bay Area, I developed a great love for teaching. From connections to restaurant owners around the Bay Area, I have been working to get more involvement from the local community for the Wine Appreciation classes. Oxford UK . with an M.B.A. |
| Recent/Current Courses Taught:HRTM 102 - Fundamentals of Hotel Operations Bio/Academic Interests:Currently employed as a Hotel General Manager in Santa Clara . I have over twenty five years of experience in the Hotel business including Corporate Human Resources. Graduate form Oxford Brookes University, Oxford UK . with an M.B.A. |
| Recent/Current Courses Taught:HRTM 10 - Creating a Meaningful Life, HRTM 94 - Dynamics of Outdoor Recreation, HRTM 113 - Leisure: Philosophy and Education, HRTM 109/157 - Ecology, Culture and Responsible Recreation, HRTM 195 - Leisure Wellness, HRTM 196A - Advanced Clinical Practices in Theraputic Recreation, HRTM 196B - Transition and Inclusion in Theraputic Recreation, HRTM 196C - Sacred Play, HRTM 197 - Facilitation Processes in Theraputic Recreation, HRTM 198 - Theraputic Recreation Procedures, MUSE 96IY - Rites of Passage Bio/Academic Interests:Suzy Ross currently teaches in the Department of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism Management and coordinates the Therapeutic Recreation Concentration. Her dissertation research explored the phenomenon of integrating personal transformation after transformative travel. This research is based upon anthropology, wilderness therapy, psychology, and recreational therapy literature. The outcomes show a pattern of recognizable and predictable experiences post-transformation. Suzy is dedicated to the SJSU Mission of facilitating global perspectives by leading study abroad programs to Peru and Costa Rica that contribute to the preservation of indigenous wisdom and introduction of sacred play. Dr. Ross provides support to the community through volunteerism and consultation services. As a therapist, she specializes in the treatment of post traumatic stress, women survivors of sexual trauma, and the use of adventure therapy. As a scholar, she has published research in a peer-reviewed international journal and has been a speaker at conferences locally, nationally, and internationally. Links: |
| Recent/Current Courses Taught:HRTM 136 - Principles of Leadership in Recreation and Park Administration, HRTM 135 - Management of Facilities and Areas Bio/Academic Interests:Joe Schultz, is the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services for the County of Santa Cruz, California. In addition to formal degree training, Schultz has pursued further professional development by attending NRPA Executive Development School, NRPA Revenue Resources Management School, and many trainings and workshops during his 36 years of park and recreation experience. |
| Recent/Current Courses Taught:HRTM 102 - Hotel Operations, HRTM 106 - Strategic Management, Sales & Convention Services Management, HRTM 141 - Resort & Club Management Bio/Academic Interests:Alice Southwell has a Masters Degree in Hotel Administration fromCornell University. She is an industry professional with 12+ years working for the Disneyland Hotel, Sheraton Corporation and Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. Her expertise is in Hotel Operation, and General Management. Mrs. Southwell also participates on the strategic planning committee for California’s Community Colleges Family & Consumer Sciences program, addressing issues facing our industry. |
| Recent/Current Courses Taught:HRTM10 - Creating a Meaningful Life, HRTM 97 - Event Planning, HRTM100W - Writing Workshop, HRTM 96JY - Creativity and Passion in the Classroom and Beyond Bio/Academic Interests:Philly Toney, a San Jose State University alumni and fellow Spartan, earned her Bachelor’s degree in Child Development and her Master’s degree in Recreation Management. A faculty member for 7+ years, she has taught a variety of courses: Event Planning, Writing Workshop and the GE course “Creating a Meaningful Life”. Philly has a passion for teaching and for helping college students find their muse, their inspirational power, their creative side. She brings a sense of fun into the classroom and strongly believes in the philosophy of learning through play. |
| Recent/Current Courses Taught:HSPM 108 - Hospitality Information System, HRTM 108 - Information Technology in Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism Bio/Academic Interests:Dr. Pi-Shin Wey is an adjunct faculty and is currently teaching Information Technology in Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism in the Department of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism Management,San Jose State University. She also teaches Management Information System, Marketing Management and Human Resource Management at Silicon Valley University . She had served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Management, Da-Yeh University, Taiwan, for ten years before moving to California . Dr. Wey has published a book in interface design and a number of academic and professional articles. Her research interests include management information system, e-learning and user-centered system. She holds a BS in Textile and Clothing from the Fu-Jen Catholic University ( Taiwan), a MS in Textile Science with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, and a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology from the University of Illinois , Urbana-Champaign. She enjoys traveling, tasting delicious foods, and living with a relaxing lifestyle. As a foreign student and faculty herself, Dr. Wey likes to help students in seeking a successful life on an American university campus. |
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| Education:Ph.D. Penn State University Recent/Current Courses Taught:UNVS 196D – Global Climate Solutions, HRTM 202 – Research Methods in Tourism & Recreation, HRTM 218 - Tourism Planning and Development, HRTM 216 - Tourism Marketing, HRTM 156 - Principles of Sustainable Travel & Tourism, HRTM 111 – Leisure, Culture & Identity, HRTM 160 – Research Methods Bio/Academic Interests:Dr. RanjanBandyopadhyay is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism Management at San Jose State University . Earlier he taught at the Nottingham University Business School, UK. His research interests include politics of representation, post colonialism, heritage, nostalgia, identity and Diaspora tourism. His publications have appeared in Annals of Tourism Research (2008, 2005), Journal of Tourism & Cultural Change (2008), Tourism, Culture & Communication (2008). |
| Education:Ph.D. Hospitality Administration, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.P.S. Hotel Management, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY; M.S./B.S. Food Science & Technology, Mississippi State University, MS. Recent/Current Courses Taught:HRTM 001 - Introduction to Hospitality Management, HRTM 011 - Principles F&B Operations Management, HRTM 102 - Fundamentals of Hotel Management Bio/Academic Interests:Dissertation Title: Diversity Frames: Toward a mid-range theory in supplier diversity management. Strategic sourcing, supply management, B2B commerce, organiztional buying behavior, corporate diversity and socially responsible purchasing initiatives, minority, women, and disadvantaged-owned business enterprises, corporate social responsibility. |
| Education:PHD. Univ Of Illinois Urbana Campus,1990 Recent/Current Courses Taught:
Bio/Academic Interests:Convention, tradeshow management, resort and private club management, hospitality business, event planning, benefits of hospitality to the community, travel and tourism, recreation administration, hotel operations and economic benefits |
| Education:Ph.D. Sports Administration cognate, Higher Education Administration, Kent State University; M.A. Cartography concentration, Geography, Kent State University; B.S. Geology/Geography,Baldwin-Wallace College Recent/Current Courses Taught:HRTM 097 - Event Planning, HRTM 1 3 3 -Leading Recreation Groups, HRTM 1 3 4 -Human Resource Management, HRTM 150 - Principles of Commercial Recreation, HRTM 151 - Planning and Development of Tourism and Event Enterprises, Faculty Supervisor, HRTM 180 - Individual Studies, HRTM 184 - Directed Reading , HRTM 203 - Seminar in Recreation Administration , HRTM 204 - Seminar in Planning and Evaluating Organizations, HRTM 210 - Seminar in Leisure Research, HRTM 298 - Master’s Research Project, HRTM 299 - Master’s Research Thesis Bio/Academic Interests:Kim S. Uhlik is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism Management atSan Jose State University, and coordinator of its Creating a Meaningful Life course cohort. His Ph.D. program was grounded in leadership and research, balanced by practical experience in leadership positions with a Visitors & Convention Bureau, a commercial recreation S-Corporation, and several municipal Parks and Recreation departments.Kim's research seeks to discover and develop a partnership-based philosophy and practice that promotes responsible entrepreneurship, stakeholder empowerment, proactive stewardship, sustainable development, and innovative pedagogy through the personal and organizational transformation that leads to life satisfaction and fulfillment.He has published articles related to both partnership and pedagogy, and several of his courses involve community-centered class projects. Kim comes to San Jose State from Kent State University , Kent , Ohio , where he served as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the School of Exercise , Leisure, and Sport. |
| Education:B.S. in Recreation, Arizona State University; M.S. in Recreation, Arizona State University; Ph.D. in Forestry: Recreation Resource Management, Utah State University Recent/Current Courses Taught:HRTM 90 – Foundations of Leisure and Recreation, HRTM 202 - Research Methods, PRM 210 – Community Services and Professions (ASU), PRM 380 - Management of Recreation and Tourism Services (ASU), PRM 380 – Wilderness and Parks in America (ASU) Bio/Academic Interests:Dr. Randy Virden is currently professor and Chair of the Department of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism Management. Randy earned his doctorate from the College of Natural Resources at Utah State University. Prior to joining SJSU in the summer of 2008, he served as a faculty member and founding Director of the School of Community Resources and Development at Arizona State University. Dr. Virden’s research interest and expertise include the application of social science knowledge to parks and protected area management, leisure and tourism behavior, tourism development, natural resource planning and policy, visitor management, and nature-based tourism. His research projects include working with the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Arizona Office of Tourism, Arizona State Parks, Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department and Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department. In his free time, Randy enjoys hiking, mountain biking, photography, watching movies, travelling and spending time with his family. |
| Education:Ph.D. in Leisure Studies, Department of Leisure Studies, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; MS in Leisure Studies, Department of Leisure Studies, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; MBA, College of Business Administration, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; BS in Tourism, Department of Tourism, Chinese Culture University, Taiwan. Recent/Current Courses Taught:HRTM 101 - Multicultural community and global issues, HRTM 104 - Marketing research in hospitality management, HRTM 105 - Managerial accounting in hospitality management, BUS/HRTM 147 - Service operations management Bio/Academic Interests:Dr. Tsu-Hong Yen joined the Department of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism in 2002. Before coming to San Jose, he had taught at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon, and Da-Yeh University in Taiwan. He has taught a variety of courses in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. Dr. Yen has published in a number of academic and professional journals. He also has presented his research at national and international conferences. His research interests include service quality, service management, culture and tourism, information technology, marketing research, and consumer behavior. He holds a BB in Tourism from the Chinese Culture University ( Taiwan), an MBA with a concentration in transportation from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, an MS and a Ph.D. in leisure studies from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. For his leisure, he likes to travel, biking, and cooking. |
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