Faculty Bios
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Welcome! Here you will find more detailed information about the HRTM's exemplary staff. Contact information, background information, personal interests, and weblinks can all be found under each person's bio. Just click on the name of the professor or lecturer you want to know more about! |
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Lecturers
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Recent/Current Courses Taught: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 Ð 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: |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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: |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 coordinates the Recreation Therapy concentration. Her research explores the phenomenon of integrating personal transformation into daily life. As a therapist, she specializes in the treatment of women survivors of sexual trauma, post traumatic stress, and adventure therapy. In partnership with indigenous elders, Suzy leads study abroad to ancient Peruvian Inka sites to facilitate healing and the recovery of indigenous wisdom through sacred play. As a scholar, Dr. Ross has several published articles in peer-reviewed journals and has spoken at conferences across diverse disciplines. She is currently writing a book based upon her doctoral research entitled "The Hidden Half of Transformation." She provides support to the community through consultation and private practice. Suzy lives near the ocean and loves to be immersed in nature. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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, HRTM 157 - Sustainable Recreation & Ecotourism Bio/Academic Interests:
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Recent/Current Courses Taught:HRTM 153- Youth Development and Services, HRTM 152- Non-Profit Leaders Bio/Academic Interests:Roger is managing partner in the firm of Volker and Breshears. He is an internationally respected facilitator, author, management consultant, grant writer and evaluator. He has, for many years, been regarded as a national leader in the areas of public health, substance abuse prevention, and community collaboration. Currently, Roger provides evaluation and management services to various non-profit agencies as well as federal and state governments on health care. Until his retirement in 2005, Roger was the Executive Director of Nevada's primary care association where he developed millions of dollars in new resources for Community Health Centers and Tribal Clinics. He is a former Deputy Director of the El Dorado County, CA Public Health Department. In 1996, Roger served as a community organizer and resource developer in Bosnia for Save the Children and helped to build over 300 schools for war-affected children. Roger was a founding board member for the Boys and Girls Club of South Lake Tahoe and served for 8 years as a board member of United Way of Northern Nevada. He was appointed by the Governor and served as Chairman of Nevada's Maternal and Child Health Advisory Board and was Chairman of the Nevada Trust Fund for Public Health. In 1993, Roger was awarded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation with a four year Join Together Fellowship at Boston University. Early in his career, Roger was Grants Manager District IX for the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, supervising over 35 million dollars in grants to local non-profit agencies. Roger holds a B.A. in history from Concordia College, Ft Wayne, IN and a Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO. |
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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 is working as an academic counselor at Northwestern Polytechnic University. Dr. Wey had served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Management, Da-Yeh University, Taiwan, for ten years before moving to California. She has published a book in interface design and a number of academic and professional articles. Her research interests include management information system, e-learning system, 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, gardening, 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. |
Professors
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Education:Ph.D. Penn State University Recent/Current Courses Taught:UNVS 196D Ð Global Climate Solutions, HRTM 202 Ð Research Methods in Tourism & Recreation, HRTM 218 - Tourism Planning and Development, HRTM 216 - Tourism Marketing, HRTM 156 - Principles of Sustainable Travel & Tourism, HRTM 111 Ð Leisure, Culture & Identity, HRTM 160 Ð Research Methods Bio/Academic Interests:Dr. Ranjan Bandyopadhyay is Assistant Professor in the Department of Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism Management at San Jose State University. Ranjan obtained his Ph.D. in Tourism with a minor in Cultural Anthropology from Penn State University, and his dissertation explored the politics of heritage tourism in India. Previously, he taught at the Nottingham University Business School, UK. His research interests include sociology of tourism, visual culture, politics of representation, postcolonialism, nationalism, heritage, nostalgia, identity and social justice. His publications have appeared in Annals of Tourism Research; Journal of Tourism & Cultural Change; Tourism, Culture & Communication; Tourism: An International Interdisciplinary Journal; and Journal of Sustainable Tourism. Curriculum Vitae |
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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 |
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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 Ð Foundations of Leisure and Recreation, HRTM 202 - Research Methods, PRM 210 Ð Community Services and Professions (ASU), PRM 380 - Management of Recreation and Tourism Services (ASU), PRM 380 Ð 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. |
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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. |
