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SHSRM Digest School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management Godwin Hall, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
A new Hotel & Conference Center? The idea of a new Hotel & Conference Center on campus at JMU is not a new one. For many years it has been in the plan by the university to add these facilities, primarily taking into consideration its rapid growth and also to tackle the need of expanding Conference Services facilities. JMU administration, in particular Mr. Charles W. King, Jr. (James Madison University Vice President for Administration and Finance) with the JMU Foundation’s Board of Trustees, have supported the project. The idea came up many years ago and it has been under public discussion ever since. However, in June the city of Harrisonburg and JMU were in disagreement concerning the financial components of the project. At the time, JMU presented a public-private proposal asking for a $10 million contribution from the city which would be coming back directly in the form of taxes in less than two years. For JMU’s School of Hospitality Sports and Recreation ManPhoto courtesy of JMU Office of Public Relations agement, the idea of implementing an on-campus hotel would work to provide an excellent training ground for students. Dr. Michael O’Fallon, Director and associate professor in the School, strongly believes the hotel and conference center will benefit both JMU and the local community, and will allow hospitality majors at JMU to gain national recognition. (continued on p. 6)
Director’s Message The School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management had a very busy fall semester. In August 2014, we held a two-day retreat at the Mimslyn Inn, where the faculty began the process of developing a strategic plan. Today, we are busy identifying key components that will enable us to become a nationally renowned school. One of those components could be the construction of a new Hotel & Conference Center on the James Madison University campus. In October, the Harrisonburg City Council approved the project, which includes a 205-room Hotel & Conference Center to be located on the corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Main Street. We are hopeful that the Hotel & Conference Center will serve as a learning laboratory for our students in the School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management. (Continued on p. 4) Dr. Michael O’Fallon
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Dean’s Message Dear Alumni and Friends, Another semester is almost over here in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. As we look back over the past year, there are so many things for which we are thankful. As the dean of the College of Business (CoB), one of the items on my list is the wonderful faculty group we have in our CoB programs.
Dr. Mary Gowan
I am so impressed with the time and energy our SHSRM faculty members commit to creating a truly engaging and meaningful learning experience for our students. Whether working with students to plan 24 more themed dinners or another adaptive sports day, our faculty go above and beyond what is done by faculty at most other universities. Our students learn in the classroom and outside the classroom guided by the faculty. The students even frequently travel to professional meetings with the faculty to learn more about their chosen professions and industries.
When I first arrived at James Madison as dean a year and a half ago, I started hearing immediately from employers. Their description of our students is consistent across the college, whether they are talking about a finance major or a hospitality major. I hear about the strong work ethic our students bring to the workplace, and their collaboration and interpersonal skills. If you have read anything about millennials, you understand how rare these qualities are among college students and recent graduates. Our students start work ready to make the difference in their organizations. Recently, for instance, I was talking with someone who had helped place JMU hospitality students at the Greenbrier. She told me how impressed the management there was with our students. I can assure you, there is nothing a dean likes to hear more than this type of praise because it means more students will have employment opportunities at these same establishments. Let me encourage you to stay in touch with us at JMU. Consider hiring our students and finding other ways to support the School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management. As our faculty, students, and alumni work together, we will continue making a good school even better. Thank you for all you are doing and will be doing in the future. Warm regards,
Mary A. Gowan, Ph.D. Dean and Kenneth R. Bartee Endowed Professor
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Adapted Sports Day 2014 Adapted Sports Day gives fresh perspective on sport recreation The third Adapted Sports Day was held Oct. 24-25 on the campus of James Madison University, connecting area youth with disabilities to campus by offering an adapted soccer clinic and the opportunity to participate in an adapted zip line. The free event exposed middle school, high school, and collegeeligible participants with disabilities to a college campus, using sport as a tool for empowerment. Youth with disabilities from the Shenandoah Valley, and neighboring areas, gathered for a pizza social provided by the locally owned Domino’s on Friday, Oct. 24 in addition to attending the JMU women’s soccer match at University Park. They cheered on a Dukes victory and then played soccer on the field and got autographs from the studentathletes. On Saturday, Oct. 25, participants engaged in an adapted soccer clinic that taught them the basic skills of the sport and ways they can adapt the sport to their abilities. Paralympic soccer players Nick Creasey and Adam Ballou, a current JMU student, spoke to the participants and showed them some of their soccer skills. Additionally, participants explored the UREC TEAM challenge course by propelling themselves to the top and riding the zip line back down. In all, 28 youth with disabilities participated and 80 student volunteers from various majors across campus worked the weekend. Supporters can keep updated with the event through Twitter @JMUAdaptedSport.
New on campus? The One Book is for you! The 2015 One Book has been announced and is coming soon! The One Book website (listed below) is comprised of several steps you need to complete to prepare for your transition to JMU. http://www.jmu.edu/onebook/ http://www.mydigitalrendition.com/publication/?i=201100
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Directors Message cont. from p.1 On November 14, 2014, we celebrated Hospitality Management’s 40th year of “Hospitality Excellence” in education and the 25th year of themed events at our annual fundraiser, Le Gourmet. At the event, a number of individuals received an award, including Mr. Derek Sprague (current President of the PGA) who received the third annual Hall of Fame Award. As reported in previous Newsletters, our program continues to grow. Currently, we have approximately 900 majors in the school. In addition, Dr. Mikihiro Sato joined our faculty from Temple University. With the addition of Dr. Sato, we now have 19 full-time faculty and staff that work extremely hard in preparing our students to become industry leaders. (left to right) Dr. Michael O’Fallon (SHSRM Director), Mr. Derek Sprague (JMU Alum) and Mr. Rick Casey (JMU Alum and President of the HM Program Advisory Council)
Join a SHSRM student organization today! The National Society of Minorities in Hospitality
Contact: Molly Kaplan kapla2mr@gmail.com Faculty Advisor: Miguel Baltazar
Our students continue to represent our School well through a variety of travel opportunities. Students within the Sport and Recreation Management program toured Nationals Park in October, while seven students in the Hospitality Management program attended the NY Hotel and Motel Show in November. In addition, two student teams presented Hershey Destination proposals in front of eight executive members of the Hershey Hotel and Resorts. Finally, our family has grown with the addition of three babies. Congratulations to Dr. Josh Pate whose wife Julie gave birth to Annie Keaton Pate; Mrs. Alyssa Bosley who gave birth to Theresa Anna Bosley; and Dr. Stephanie Bae who gave birth to Andrew David Kwon.
CoB Strategic Planning Sport and Leisure Association of Madison
Contact: Katelynn Sundheim sundhekm@dukes.jmu.edu Faculty Advisor: Ben Carr Professional Convention Management Association
Contact: Alanna Ross rossaj@dukes.jmu.edu Faculty Advisor: Theresa Lind
August 20-21 were not the first days of classes. However all SHSRM faculty were around a table, involved in discussing The SHSRM Strategic Plan. As appropriate for these types of meetings, where participants need to be fully embedded in the discussion, these two working days (Continued on p. 5)
Ms. Tassie Pippert facilitated the process
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Strategic Plan (continued from page 4) marked a retreat at the Mimslyn Inn in Luray, VA. The location was selected because it is close to Harrisonburg, in case of family emergencies, but far enough away that administration and faculty can focus on this important task. The meetings were facilitated by Mrs. Tassie Pippert, who tried to make these intense days as productive, short, pleasant and painless as possible, while building consensus along the way. Other faculty members on the Strategic Planning Committee assisted in facilitating individual sessions. Faculty participated in several brainstorming and team-building activities, acknowledged some of the characteristics of the school, and conducted a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) Analysis that helped to set new strategic priorities. The meeting also served to clarify and confirm mission, vision and values. Faculty were engaged in a thoughtful discussion about the future of our school, and were successful in developing and cultivating a stronger consensus to increase engagement in the direction the school is taking. The retreat ended successfully when the faculty agreed upon 3-4 action steps that will assist our School in becoming nationally renowned.
SHSRM faculty and staff group photo from the retreat
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Hotel & Conference Center (continued from p. 1) Media Coverage after Hotel and Conference center proposal is approved by the Harrisonburg city council After last June’s disappointing news over this project dying and JMU backing out, the JMU Hotel & Conference center was back on the table with the promise of construction beginning soon. Tuesday, October 14, 2014 became a historic day as a first step toward this project becoming a reality. The Madison Hotel & Shenandoah Conference Center was once again on the agenda for the October 14 Harrisonburg City Council meeting and public hearing. After more than one hour of public discussion, it was approved. Dr. Michael O’Fallon participated with a small group of hospitality management students making the case for the need of the facility as an educational opportunity. “As I see it, the hotel and conference center will be our students’ learning laboratory,” O’Fallon said. “Our industry is hands-on, and this hotel and conference center will provide our students with a learning environment that is unprecedented anywhere else.” Opposition to the project came from hotel owners in the region who saw the project as competition and lacking a strategic perspective with enormous economic benefits to the city and the region in terms of visitors and business. (continued on p. 7).
“As I see it, the hotel and conference center will be our students’ learning laboratory,” — Dr. Michael O’Fallon, Director, School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management
Images from this article are courtesy of the Breeze, retrieved from http://www.breezejmu.org/news/article_34c1b92c-54df-11e4-9e80-001a4bcf6878.html#facebook-comments
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Hotel & Conference Center (continued from p. 6) From public documents, we know the project has two sections and a support facility. The location has been announced to be at the corner of South Main Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way and construction is scheduled to be finished by late fall 2016. JMU continues to move their strategic plan of enhancing facilities into the agenda and its approach to this project is not a medium hold (five to ten years), or a quick turn as a long−term investment. However, the time of this contract has not been revealed publicly. It also seems clear that administration wants to maintain most of the ownership of the asset by selecting a single company, often referred to as a brand manager, to provide both the brand and the operational expertise to manage the property. The company to manage the property is dpM Partners, a company that focuses on development and asset management of upper tier select-service and upscale full-service hotels. Examples of such hotels include major brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Starwood and Hyatt. Mr. Paul Gladd is the Mr. Paul Gladd principal and co-Owner of dpM Partners. He is also a 1987 graduate of JMU. The architectural firm for the Conference Center is Beatty, Harvey, Coco (BHC) Architects. BHC was founded in 1880 and was ranked as one of the 'Top 100 Design Firms in the Nation' by Architect Magazine in 2009.
Graphic by Blair Rosen of the Breeze
Source: Mr. Paul Gladd photo retrieved from http://www.dpmpartners.com/Leadership.aspx on Nov. 25th, 2014
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Outstanding Senior Award: HM & SRM HM Outstanding Senior: Megan McConnell
Mrs. Tassie Pippert awards Megan McConnell with the HM Outstanding Senior Award
It has been said that “JMU is not just an institution of higher learning, it is a spirit, it is an atmosphere, it is a way of life I am glad to say that I have lived” – Alpha Spitzer, Class of 1937. Wherever you look on this campus there is evidence of this quote, but especially on the third floor of Godwin. I have learned so much in my four years in and out of the classroom. Our faculty have been dedicated to each and every one of us and have not only formed relationships with us that will last far beyond graduation, but helped us form relationships with each other that will last a lifetime. I couldn’t imagine a better program to help prepare me for life after college and am thankful to have found a major filled with such inspiring, passionate, and dedicated people. —Megan McConnell
SRM Outstanding Senior: Matt Butta Receiving the Outstanding Senior Award for Sport and Recreation Management really was a shock to me. There are so many people in our major who have done extraordinary things over their years here at JMU and for me to even be in the same conversation with them is an absolute blessing. It means a great deal to me that the faculty believe that I deserve such a distinguished award and think so highly of me. I would like to thank all of my friends and classmates for all of their support because I believe that without their help I would not be where I am today. I would also like to thank all of my professors. In particular, thanks to Neil Marrin and Ben Mr. Neil Marrin awards Matt Butta Carr for their support and Kevin White for every opportunity that with the SRM Outstanding Senior Award you have provided me. I have learned a lot from this major and from JMU, but I have learned even more from the people I met and befriended along the way. — Matt Butta
Honoring Associate Dean Joyce Guthrie Left: During the May 2014 College of Business Awards, Dean Mary Gowan honors Associate Dean Joyce Guthrie for her years of service to the College of Business. Ms. Guthrie has been teaching Hospitality Management students for many years and she has been a loyal attendee of the HM Theme banquets. As she completes her sabbatical, we want to wish her all the very best and we look forward to her return!
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SHSRM 3rd Annual BBQ For the third consecutive year, SHSRM student organizations (i.e., the SHSRM Student Organization Roundtable, composed of the Club Managers Association of America, Eta Sigma Delta, National Society of Minorities in Hospitality, Professional Convention Management Association, and Sport and Leisure Association of Madison), joined together to kick off the semester with a good old fashioned BBQ. The event was held in midSeptember at “The Village� on campus. Faculty members and students had a fantastic time with sport activities, casual conversations and freshly grilled food. Representatives from the student organizations were pleased with the turnout from students and faculty members. Each group used the event as an opportunity to network and share greater insight about their respective organization and to recruit new members.
Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) called into action! During the Fall semester, the JMU Office of International Programs (OIP) reached out to students in the School of Hospitality, Sport & Recreation Management to assist in decorating the Festival Conference and Student Center Highlands Room. Eta Sigma Delta was called into action and the results (as the photos illustrate) were spectacular. Ms. Judy Cohen, on behalf of the Office of International programs and semester in London, thanked the students and expressed her gratitude for their long hours of hard work. Ms. Judy Cohen
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NSMH — National Society of Minorities in Hospitality NSMH had a great fall semester and set the pace for the remaining academic year. We kicked off the semester with Student Organization Night, led a collaborative fundraising effort and held General Body Meetings (GBMs). We have successfully combined professional development, guest speakers as well as panel-based meetings. Our non-class focus and student-run style helped to increase the attendance as well as participation. One of our most successful GBM’s covered Professional Development where presenters spoke about trends in the cruise line industry, dressing for success, and elevator speeches. Students and faculty understand that NSMH broadens the horizons of hospitality students. NSMH enjoyed a memorable fall bonding experience during our Charlottesville trip! We collaborated with CMAA and PCMA on October 25th in the Annual Walk for Alzheimer’s. The day was an emotional rollercoaster for everyone involved, but through the tears we strengthened bonds and helped to make an impact on such an important cause. In November, we traveled to DC for a hotel tour that helped provide insight into the industry. The culminating day that ended our semester was the Friends-giving social event. During this time we announced the new 2015 Executive Board and said goodbye to our members who are graduating and moving on to bigger and better things!
CMAA — Club Managers Association of America CMAA had a great start to the 2014-2015 academic year. Members of CMAA worked together to sell baked goods in Grafton-Stovall Theatre as a fundraiser. We sold homemade brownies, cookies, and cake pops to students before entering the movie theater. CMAA is also happy to announce that we have added more positions for students to join our executive board. Haley Meade will act as our Service Chair. Danielle Taylor is our Education Chair and Meagan Gilliam will be our fundraising chair. In November, we took twelve students to the National Student Education Conference in New York City. Students toured golf, city, and country clubs in the Westchester and New York City area. CMAA also visited Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville, Virginia in October. Finally, we have several guest speakers that we are delighted to have spoken to our students. Peter Lovelace of Atlanta Athletic Club spoke to our students in early October; and Bill Shonk and Michael Helms spoke to students on behalf of Princess Anne Country Club in Virginia Beach.
CMAA members at the Grafton fundraiser.
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SLAM — Sport and Leisure Association of Madison SLAM had an exciting start to the 2014-2015 academic year. The organization added new members and hosted Mr. Kevin White at their first general body meeting. Mr. White informed the students about the importance of “Loving You” and stressed professionalism as well. It was a great way to set the tone for the remainder of the semester. In October, SLAM heard from Ben Carr and Matt Butta as they discussed the particulars of attending and applying to graduate schools. The organization also had the opportunity to visit Nationals Park, home of the Washington Nationals. During this tour, members learned about the behind the scenes workings of games, a history of the club and park, and even had the chance to throw a pitch in the bullpen.
SLAM members at Nationals Park
Most recently, SLAM has been preparing for the upcoming Sports Industry Networking and Career Conference (SINC). JMU is always the largest student group in attendance and this year SLAM has kept the tradition going with over 50 members registering to attend. The conference will take place February 20-21, 2015. In the meantime, members will be fundraising and attending a few more general body meetings with guest speakers such as PGA professional Mike Gooden of Lakeview Golf Club.
PCMA — Professional Convention Management The James Madison University Student Chapter of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) has become a well-known organization for students interested in event and meeting planning in the hospitality industry. Our organization has grown from just 10 members in 2004 to almost 100 at the beginning of this semester. PCMA is open to any and all majors, but the current membership is primarily Hospitality and Sport & Recreation Management majors. As our membership grows, we strive to accommodate the wants and needs of all of our members through our service events and social events as well as being actively involved with our local chapter in the DC area. Events from the Fall semester included: participation in Harrisonburg’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 25; and attending the Annual Capital Chapter Event on November 18. Looking toward next semester, we will be sending our members to PCMAs annual conference in Chicago in early January. We are also in the planning process for our 5th Annual Hospitality Student Conference, which will take place in February. This event, planned by a committee of 10 PCMA members, provides an excellent opportunity for students to gain insight into the hospitality industry, meet other students, and network with industry professionals. For more information regarding PCMA, please email jamesmadisonpcma@gmail.com or “like” us on Facebook at JMU PCMA. Questions can also be directed to PCMA’s advisor, Theresa Lind (lindtl@jmu.edu).
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A Salute to our Adjunct Faculty As the School of Hospitality, Sport, & Recreation Management continues to grow, we could not offer the entire selection of courses to students without our dedicated staff of adjunct faculty members. Adjuncts teach a number of important courses within the school. The list below does not include all of our adjunct faculty over the years, but is representative of those who taught during the Fall 2014 semester. Thanks to all of you and we salute you!
Steve Bobbitt
Devon Howard
Rick Larsen
bobbitsr@jmu.edu SRM 333
howardbd@jmu.edu SRM 333
Keala Mason
larsonrd@jmu.edu KIN 580
masonka@jmu.edu HM/SRM 202
Louis Nagy nagylk@jmu.edu HM/SRM 203
Stephen Pugh
Dr. Brad Roof
pughsf@jmu.edu SRM 435
Kevin Warner
roofbm@jmu.edu HM 414
warnerka@jmu.edu SRM 434
Famous Quips & Quotes “If I hadn't tried to swim the Channel, I would have had a lot of regrets. If I tried and failed, then I wouldn't have any regrets. There's nothing wrong with failing. And the swim only hurt once -- from the beginning to the end.'' — James (Doc) Counsilman (after he became the oldest person to swim the English Channel at the age of 58)
“The first thing I tell people when I define hospitality is that you must be friendly, professional, and be ready to help the guests with whatever if might be.” — Wolfgang Puck, chef-owner
Source: Litsky, F. (2004, January 5). Doc Counsilman, 83, Coach and Innovator in Swimming. New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2004/01/05/sports/doc-counsilman-83-coach-and-innovator-in-swimming.html Source: Sturman, M.C., Corgel, J.B., & Verma, R. (Eds.) (2011). The Cornell School of Hotel Administration on Hospitality: Cutting Edge Thinking and Practice, Willey.
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Advising Information
Sara Hodges SHSRM Academic Advisor
It's been a big semester for advising in SHSRM! A few things all students should be aware of: ♦
We have an advising website! Please visit www.jmu.edu/shsrm/students/ advising.shtml for answers to frequently asked advising questions, policy information, dates, deadlines and more.
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Appointment scheduling is now available online! This has been a long time coming and I'm very excited to have this system in place. To schedule an appointment, visit shsrmadvising.acuityscheduling.com, or click the link on the advising website.
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Graduation applications for May are now overdue! If you have not turned one in yet and you're planning on graduating in May, please do so ASAP. Summer graduate applications are not due until February, but the sooner you get your application in, the better.
Career & Academic Planning
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New Faculty and Staff Dr. Mikihiro Sato Assistant Professor
Education Ph.D., Business Administration, Temple University M.B.A. and M.S.A., Sports Administration, Ohio University B.S., Physical Electronics, Tokyo Institute of Technology Research Interests: Sport and well-being Health promotion through physical activity Courses Taught: SRM 438: Human Resource Management in SRM SRM 333: Management in Sport and Recreation Favorite Sports: Track & field, Baseball, Long-distance running Favorite Foods: Ramen, Korokke, Edamame
Colleen was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She is a Dallas Cowboys fan and loves to watch football. When she is unable to get the Cowboys game on television, she watches NASCAR. Her favorite driver is Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
Coleen Jetton Administrative Assistant
She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration and has been accepted into the MBA program at JMU. Her favorite food is Mexican, especially guacamole. Colleen has been married for 18 years and has two daughters that are 15 and 9 years of age. She has worked at JMU for almost 10 years. Favorite Holiday: Christmas, because she goes home to Texas Favorite Activities: Playing golf, riding horses, and dancing. Favorite Quote: “Nothing is impossible when God is on your side!”
James Madison University School of Hospitality, Sport & Recreation Management 261 Bluestone Drive, MSC 2305 Godwin, Room 357 Harrisonburg, VA 22807
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Fall 2014 Graduate Assistants Thomas Jamison
Education: B.B.A. Accounting (Summa Cum Laude), James Madison University M.S.A., The Graduate School at James Madison University Work Experience: Ernst & Young, LLP Volunteer Firefighter, Dennis Volunteer Fire Company Fun Fact: Tom was the Auditor of the Miss New Jersey Organization Favorite Food: Seafood Favorite Animal: Lion Favorite Sport: Football, Hockey, and Swimming Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Education: Ph.D., “Strategic Leadership Studies (In progress) M.B.A. Korea University M. Div. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Work Experience: Medic (168th Medical Battalion) Project Manager (Free Economic Zone Authority in Korea) Youth Pastor (Korean Church in Chicago) Favorite Food: Korean Food Favorite Animal: Dog Favorite Sport: Judo, Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Badminton, etc. Favorite Holiday: Christmas Favorite Season: Spring/Fall
Calvin Chung
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NY Int’l Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Show Thanks to funds provided by the HM Advisory Board and Le Gourmet, faculty selected seven applications from students who served as ambassadors at this year’s International Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Show (HMRS) in New York City. The group had the privilege of attending the world's largest showcase of industry products, trends, and developments, attracting every segment and facet of the industry. “I really enjoyed the NY Show experience because it gave me insight on how I may have to purchase equipment in the future. Since Since I want to someday open my own food establishment, it was awesome to see all of the new innovations in cooking technologies and kitchen kitchen design. It really inspired me to start thinking about the lay out of my own kitchen and what equipment I will use. In addition, it reall really y helped me develop a confidence in networking and approaching industry professionals.” - Samantha Taylor
Students enjoyed the following activities during their stay: ♦ Travelling together with colleagues. ♦ Staying at the Marriott Marquis (the biggest hotel in New York
City!). ♦ Touring the Marriott Marquis & "The View" from New York's only
rooftop revolving restaurant ♦ Dinner near the Times Square at “DaRosina” Restaurant with HM
Alumnus Ms. Samantha Summerford’14 (Event Manager, Marriott White Lodging). ♦ Visiting the HMRS Show all together. ♦ Attending the Loews Hotels Corp headquarters presentation with Hotel Executives and Alums with a tour of the back and front of the house of the Loews Regency Hotel, New York City.
“This trip exposed me to opportunities that I would have never had if I hadn't attended. From touring the Marquis to talking to professionals at the hotel show, I was able to learn more about the industry.”
- Madeleine Sandridge
Madeleine San (Left): HM selected Ambassadors’ were (in alphabetic order): Samantha Taylor, Madeleine Sandridge, Taylor Walton, Katie Schwartz, Katie Hoer, Keri L. Cunnane and Kristen Gratton.
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Inside and Outside the Classroom Trey Mauck Integrated Insurance Solutions Speaking in the HM/SRM 203 Foundations of Ethics and Law class about insurance.
Amie Trinca Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Services Speaking in the SRM 337 Programming and Assessment class about programming for special populations and the importance of offering holistic programming.
Kathy McQuain Rockingham County Parks & Recreation Speaking in the SRM 337 Programming and Assessment class on plans to build a new county park with sport fields that will increase programming opportunities.
Massanutten Resort Site Visit Students in SRM 337: Programming and Assessment visited Massanutten Resort to learn about programming.
JMU student Cody Zeman poses with resort employee, Chal Etua.
Students hear from Jeff Reid about programming at Massanutten Resort.
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Inside and Outside the Classroom (cont. from p.17) Students in SRM 337: Programming and Assessment traveled to Back Home on the Farm in Harrisonburg to learn more about programming. Gary and Lynne Hess, the owners of the farm, allowed students to experience some of the many activities and programs they offer on their farm.
HM/SRM 202: Leadership Tyree Moore spoke to students in the HM/SRM 202 course. Tyree is a member of the first team of African Americans to climb Denali, an expedition sponsored by the National Outdoor Leadership School. Guy DeBrun, UREC's Assistant Director for Adventure, was also in class to speak to students about Leadership and Decision Making. During their presentation, Tyree gave an interesting account of the team's ascent and descent of Denali in very extreme weather conditions and the leadership lessons he learned through that experience. For more information on the expedition go to: http://expeditiondenali.nols.edu/about/
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Inside and Outside the Classroom (cont. from p.18) HM 413 Students Visit Hershey Two groups of student teams in HM 413: Special Events and Meeting Management made a visit to Hershey, Pennsylvania in November to present Hershey Destination proposals to eight executive members of the Hershey Hotel & Resorts. One student made the following comment regarding the trip:
“I came to JMU to study Hospitality Management for experiences like the Hershey trip. Creating a unique event proposal as a team and presenting it to an actual board from Hershey Destination Services was both thrilling and educational. It was great to learn from JMU graduates like Lauren who are in the industry and are strengthening our school and program's name. From the trolley tour, chocolate tasting, three-course meal in the Circular, to the tour of the Hershey Hotel-- this experience as a whole can be summarized as one of the most luxurious, fun, educational, and inspiring lessons of my academic career.” Katie Hoer
Leadership Renewal
Holly Wade, Coordinator of UREC Group Fitness & Wellness, presents a relaxation and renewal session to HM/SRM 202: Leadership students.
HM 16th Annual Senior Send-Off The 16th Annual Senior Send Off took place at Bridgeforth Stadium on April 13, 2014. After opening remarks by Dr. Michael O’Fallon, Mrs. Above (from left): Nicole Carter-Zimmer, Theresa Lind and Elizabeth Palmer, Jordan Schwartzbach, Dr. Stephanie Bae Megan McConnell, Jina Hontz, Andya Tellez-Valverde. were recognized as the newest HM faculty members. The ceremony was complemented with faculty remarks along with food and beverage service.
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Fall 2014 Recruiters A number of hospitality companies were on campus during the Fall semester to recruit SHSRM students. Thank you to each of these recruiters and their respective organizations. ,
Mr. Gary Walton
Mr. Perry Fridley Best Western & Days Inn Waynesboro
Ms. Meagan Tosh
Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center
Great American Restaurants
Ms. Mary Ostman J. Alexanders Restaurants
Ms. Ronisha Godwin Hyatt
Hyatt Student Ambassadors brought some goodies along for HM students
Ms. Jeni Mills Ecolab Campus Talent Acquisition With HM Senior Andrew Keys
Guest Speaker Michael Beardsley from the Aimbridge Company is Welcomed on the TV outside of the SHSRM Office Suite.
SHSRM faculty and students appreciate the support of our industry partners. Please contact Ms. Colleen Jetton if you would like to recruit on campus. Colleen’s email is: jettonce@jmu.edu.
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Study Abroad in Ireland: Summer 2014 “..it was an amazing experience getting to learn about this different culture in which sport plays such a large role” —Madison Westmoreland, Student “My study abroad trip to Ireland with JMU was life changing and feels like a dream. I have made so many amazing lifelong friends because of this trip”. —Danielle Schindler, Student “…learning to play Gaelic Hurling and Gaelic Football and interacting with actual players was the highlight of my trip. Sports are my passion and being able to go to another country and learn how sports are run and to see a completely different culture within sport was an amazing opportunity. Ireland was something that I will never forget” —Sean Wheeler, Student Above are just a few of the quotes from the fourteen SRM and Athletic Training students who traveled to Ireland during the Summer. The students spent two weeks with Neil Marrin learning about the delivery of Sport and Recreation services in Irish Culture. They were introduced to Irish history and culture and how both impacted the development of Irish sports. In addition to lectures from some of the finest Irish faculty, days were filled with amazing “hands on” experiences, including “backstage” tours of Croke Park Stadium and Aviva Stadium, a tour of the National Aquatic Center, evenings of Irish Folk Dancing, tours of Dublin, Northern Ireland and Donegal. A day was even spent learning, and playing, Hurling and Gaelic Football. Our JMU students are now the undefeated U.S. Hurling Champions, thus defeating students from Cincinnati and South Dakota. Rumor has it a few students (and maybe even a professor) got a souvenir tattoo along the way. Craic (crack) was had by all. Craic, by the way, is the Irish term for ‘having a good time’, not a drug. If you missed the trip to Ireland, you still have an opportunity to experience the thrill of Study Abroad. Dr. Shonk will be leading a Study Abroad trip to Brazil in May 2015 and more information can be found on the next page.
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Study Abroad in Brazil: Summer 2015
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SRM Fall 2014 Practicums & Internships SRM 282 Practicums:
SRM 482 Internships:
Ashley Adams, JMU Football Elizabeth Angel, JMU UREC Emily Buhl, Skyline Paintball Phil Chirico, Gold’s Gym Harrisonburg Derek Clifton, Bryce Resort Murphy Cravens, JMU Football Susan Damico, JMU Athletics Events Xavia Gary, Harrisonburg High School Tevin Herndon, JMU Athletics Marketing Anna Hogue, JMU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Andre Lohman, JMU Athletics Communications Steven Mashinski, JMU Athletic Administration Kathryn Nichols, JMU Athletics Department Michael Orvos, JMU Athletics Events Mitchell Pitts, JMU Athletics Marketing Ellery Price, JMU Student Athlete Services Simon Shortt, Virginia Basketball Alliance Elijah Smith, JMU Football William Smith, Front Row Marketing Christopher Tortorici, JMU UREC Macy Traber, JMU Football Kevin Wells, Disney World Wide Services Yang Yang, JMU Athletics Events
Courtney Ambrose, JMU Football Donald Carroll, JMU Athletics Events Hayden Dyer, Randolph Macon College Travis Garth, William Monroe HS Zachary Krukowski, Florida Citrus Sports Zach Lantz, JMU Football Thomas LaRose, JMU Athletics Facilities Sylvia Lee, E.G.O.S. Dean Marlowe, JMU Athletic Administration Nick Merullo, Daniel Hand High School Athletics Jonathan Parker, Shenandoah Valley United Graham Sharples, Russ Potts Productions Dejor Simmons, Student Athlete Services Mack Spees, Lakeview Country Club Amy Spring, JMU Athletics Multimedia Comm Justin Syharath, Harrisonburg High School Dustin Taylor, JMU Football Titus Till, Student Athlete Services
SRM Summer 2014 Practicums Ashley Adams, Staunton Braves Baseball Carly Alexander, JMU Athletics Courtney Ambrose, Henrico County Recreation and Parks Jonathan Barden, Portland Phoenix Connor Cunningham, JMU Athletics Marketing Mathew Cunningham, East Rockingham High School Michael Dawson, Rockingham County Parks & Recreation Jack Dennehy, Robert Wood Johnson Fitness and Wellness Tyler Desper, Panther Wrestling Club Douglas Dragon, The Gym Ryan Dyke, YEP (Youth Enrichment Program) Sean-Evan Evaro, JMU Athletics, Godwin Equipment Rm Jared Foltz, Reston Community Center
Brett Garrison, JMU Athletics Marketing Sue Gingher, Long Sports Consulting, LLC
Douglas Gupton, Planet Fitness Jeffrey Hajek, University at Albany Alyssa Hall, Harrisonburg Turks David Halstead, Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation Shaquille Hardy, Mecklenburg County YMCA Michael Hass, Virginia Beach Field House Michael Howerton, JMU Athletics Communications Melissa Johnson, City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Donshae Joyce, JMU Athletics Communications Luke Kaulius, Baltimore Orioles Eleanor Kent, Russ Potts Productions, Inc. Taylor Krugh, JMU Athletics Communications Joseph Kuykendall, Harrisonburg Turks Baseball Renee Layne, Camp Easter Seals UCP Taylor Longacre, Delware Park Race Track
Tori Lugar, Vienna Riverdogs Baseball Club
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SRM Summer 2014 Practicums (cont. from p. 24) Derek Mack, UREC Alex Mosley, JMU Student-Athlete Services Nicholas Nguyen, Fairfax County Park Authority Travis Oyler, Frederick County Parks and Recreation Hunter Pruett, ParknPool Corp. Taylor Shearin, Briarwood Farm Blake Shields, Rockingham County Parks & Recreation Brooks Shyman, Challdedon Gold Course
Justin Smith, James River Country Club Trey Smith, Hells Point Golf Course Gage Steele, James Madison Athletics Communications Justin Syharath, Next Level Athletic Development Lindsey Tomasz, City of Salem, MA Recreation Department Taylor Tuccito, Wish You Were Here Productions Albert Williams, Jr., Harrisonburg Community Center Jack Workman, Planet Fitness
SRM Summer 2014 Internships Dana Allaband, First Tee of Harrisonburg Thomas Anzalone, LIU Post Patrick Arnold, The Greenbrier Classic Kevin Barr, Lord Fairfax Community College Kara Beckley, Pinehurst Resort Natalie Bernstein, JMU Athletics Event Management Tucker Boggs, YMCA Camp Silver Beach and Eastern Shore Family YMCA John Boitnott, Roanoke County Parks, Rec & Tourism Patrick Boling, Front Row Marketing Samuel Brennan, Sport Liquidator Eric Brent, Bethesda Community Baseball/Big Train Lindsay Butler, University of Alabama Athletics Nicholas Callis, Virginia Beach Field House Kara Camuso, NY Mets Jeremy Cappert, The First Tee (Harrisonburg)
Luke Drayer, Philadelphia Phillies
Benjamine Edsall, Somerset Patriots Baseball Team Benjamin Eidle, JMU Athletics Randall Fazenbaker, Louisville Athletic Club II & Crossfit Jeffersontown Ryan Fitzgerald, Baltimore Orioles Matthew Flint, RMH Wellness Center Frank Ford, Sports Center of Richmond – SCOR Danielle Galloway, Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Rebecca Gibbs, Coastal Edge Ayrton Glasper, JMU Athletics Patrick Gotimer, Gametime United, Inc. Justin Graves, itsgr82bme Maura Gunning, Int’l Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum Taylor Gustafson, Norfolk Tides Baseball Club Casey Hart, Potomac Nationals Austin Hersh, Packsaddle Ridge Golf Club Kevin Hoagland, Jr., New Brunswick Recreation James Hogan, JMU Athletics Alyssa Hough, The Golf Club at Lansdowne David Hoye, Robert Trent Jones Golf Club Chris Hudgins, Old Dominion Athletic Foundation (ODAF) Hayden Hughes, Breckenridge Recreation Department Scott Jackman, Harrisonburg Turks Aaron Jason, Norfolk Collegiate, Summer Under the Oak Joseph Kennelly, The First Tee of Harrisonburg Tory Key, Albemarle High School Ryan Kilmon, Lakeview Golf Club Melissa Kniceley, JMU Athletics Business Office Arthur Koch, Front Row Marketing Jauan Latney, New Market Rebels Baseball Organization
Matt Dumblauskas, Dasdak, Inc.
Brandon Lee, JMU Duke Club
Kyle Clark, Washington Redskins David Coffey, JMU Athletics Danielle Colassard, Monumental Sports & Entertainment – Washington Wizards Guest Services Kevin Costigan, H’burg – Rockingham Sports Commission Michael Creighton, True Athlete Performance, LLC Alexis Cross, Perform Fit James Daniel, Summer’s Best Two Weeks Citikidz Katherine Davis, Harrisonburg Turks Baseball Ryan Dixon, Spotswood High School Stephen Dombrowski, Philadelphia Wings
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SRM Summer 2014 Internships (cont. from p. 25) Andrew Lewis, 6 Points Sports Academy Kyle Linn, Duke Club – JMU Athletics Connor Massei, Prestonwood Country Club Cory McCagh, Overcoming Barriers Cameron McKinley, Law Office of Samuel J. Lazzaro, P.C. Shane McMahan, Boys and Girls Club Arnaud Mensah-Etsi, Ripken Baseball Samantha Mitchell, Richmond Flying Squirrels Allen Monette, Iowa Cubs Shanik Murthy, Permira Realty, LLC James Naylor, George Mason University – Mason Recreation Jacob Orpin, Goose Creek Golf Club / Kemper Sports Monica Paolicelli, Lululemon Athletica Will Pompa, JMU Athletics Jacob Porter, Harrisonburg Turk Baseball Danielle Poplawski, Special Olympics Maryland Richard Rollyson, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Greg Rotzell, Reading Fightin Phils
Destiny Simmons, JMU Athletic Administration Valentine Southall, Cigna Allison Straley, USA Football Eric Stodd, Formula Strategy Group Alexandra Sullivan, The Boar’s Head John Sullivan, Stafford Parks, Rec & Community Facilities Brad Taake, Accelerate Health & Fitness Consulting Jordan Underwood, DMC Co., T/A Ski Travel Unlimited Megan Verpent, Baker’s Water Street Bar & Grille Christopher Vittorio, RMH Rehab Services Christopher Walker, Camp Hanover Ryan Watson, Daredevils Baseball Club, LLC Griffin Waugh, Sports195 Chelsea Weber, Shenandoah Valley United, Inc. Sean Wheeler, Aldie Senators Baseball Team Timothy Young, JMU, UREC Matthew Williams, Front Row Marketing Services Tyler Zarr, Shenandoah Valley Baseball & Softball Academy
SRM Practicum & Internship FAQs Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about SRM Practicums and Internships. Q: Why are we required to complete a practicum and internship. Answer: The SRM faculty are in agreement that a practicum and internship are one of the most productive ways of preparing our students for the industry. We believe this real-world experience, coupled with a strong theoretical and experiential experience within the classroom, best prepares our students to gain entry into our competitive field. Q: When can I enroll in the SRM 282 practicum? When can I enroll in SRM 482 internship? Answer: You can enroll in the SRM 282 practicum after completing SRM 241. You can enroll in the SRM 482 internship after you have completed SRM 282, SRM 333, completed 72 credit hours and you are not currently on academic probation. Q: How do I go about finding a site for my practicum or internship? Answer: There are many ways to do so. Networking is a key ingredient. Go to industry conferences (e.g., SINC); join LinkedIn and connect with JMU alums currently working in the industry; talk to SRM faculty members who have experience within the industry; check job postings on SRM Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages. Click on links below.
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SHSRM Enrollment Numbers & 2014 Commencement SHSRM Enrollment numbers continue to grow.
Total Student Enrollment by Major Fall 2011 - 2014
Photos Credit: JMU University Marketing Photography Department
4500 3962
4000 3500 3000 2500
Hospitality Management
2000
Sport and Recreation Management
1500
School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management
1000
848
773
720
695
926
892
500 0 Fall 2011 October 20, 2011
Spring 2012 Spring 2013 February 21, March 15, 2013 2013
Fall 2013 October 24, 2013
Spring 2014 March 31, 2014
Fall 2014 October 29, 2014
Total
School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management Fall 2014 Student Enrollment 1000
892
900 800 700 600 500
School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management
400 300 200
247
262
266
Sophomore
Junior BS
Senior
117
100 0
Freshman
Total
SHSRM and COB undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies took place at the Convocation Center and at Bridgeforth Stadium respectively on May 9-10, 2014. SHSRM awarded 213 diplomas in the Spring and Summer of 2014.
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Meet the Spring 2015 Theme Banquets Team Name, Theme and Website
Event Date and Time
Burruss: Pan Am - Come fly with us January 24, 2015 1:00 p.m.
Team Members Erika yancey, Mackenzie Regan, Katie Connor, Kimberly Hall,Edward Bagsic, Erin Breen, Katherine Dooley
Website: http://sites.jmu.edu/burrussfa14/
Carrier: The Great Outdoors
February 21, 2015 6:00 p.m.
Jessica Battaglini, Chelsea Cleary, Sofia Kotsis, Emily Wilson, Nick Fornadel, Tim (Matthes) James
Website: http://sites.jmu.edu/carrierfa14/
Duke: College Game Day
March 1, 2015 1:00 p.m.
Katie McCurdy, Sara Hochman, Adrianne Mestre, Chelsea Whitman, Tommy Inthisen, Morgan Chenault
Website: http://sites.jmu.edu/dukefa14/
Harrison: Georgia on My Mind
February 7, 2015 1:00 p.m.
Kimberly Sabol, Hannah Skedsvold, Julie Lapointe, Madison Ficara, Katie Hyland, Courtney Schultz
Website: http://sites.jmu.edu/harrisonfa14/
Jackson: Pele's Paradise
January 24, 2015 6:00 p.m.
Melissa Yukniewicz, Haden Bricker, alli Wallace, D'Andre Smith, Kelsey Koch, Rachel Lechner
Website: http://sites.jmu.edu/jacksonfa14/
Madison: Breakfast at Tiffany's
February 21, 2015 1:00 p.m.
Michale Russo, Molly Dial, Katie White, Trina Moyers, Lauren Stearns
Website: http://sites.jmu.edu/madisonfa14/
Miller: Night at the Ballpark
January 31, 2015 6:00 p.m.
John East, Andrew Keys, Jenna Maxfield, Holly Jackson, Jennifer Clegg, Abby Parker
Website: http://sites.jmu.edu/millerfa14/
Rose: Get Down and Derby
January 31, 2015 1:00 p.m.
Sam Stivers, Alexia Actisdano, Audry Bascio, rebecca Letbetter, Ellen Thiompson, Sarah Gordon
Website: http://sites.jmu.edu/rosefa14/
Sheldon: Across the Universe
February 7, 2015 6:00 p.m.
Javhana Hungerford, Macy Lucas, Tanner Clark, Mary Cook, Patrick Scruggs
Website: http://sites.jmu.edu/sheldonfa14/
Sonner: Why So Serious?
January 18, 2015 6:00 p.m.
Anna Trueschler, Ben Lee, Elise Kram, Morgan Kampa, Zoe Criley
Website: http://sites.jmu.edu/sonnorfa14/
Spotswood Das Octoberfest
March 1, 2015 6:00 p.m.
Website: http://sites.jmu.edu/spotswoodfa14/
Caririe Ziegengeist, Ling Ling Xu, Wil Russell, Melissa Lippe, Drew Nasholds, Brian Devlin
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Current Faculty Scholarship Peer-Reviewed Articles Moran, T., Taliaferro, A., & Pate, J. R. (2014). Confronting barriers to physical activity programming for people with disabilities: Proposing the Empowerment Model. Quest, 66, 396-408. Larkin, B., Cottingham II, M., & Pate, J. R. (2014). Exploring the legitimacy of wheelchair basketball as an NCAA emerging sport. Journal for the Study of Sports and Athletes in Education, 8, 168-185. Sanderson, J., Hardin, R., & Pate, J. R. (2014). Embracing the culture of winning in big-time college football: Exploring how fans reinforce coaching power. Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics, 7, 114-131. Pate, J. R., Ruihley, B. J., & Mirabito, T. (2014). Displaying disability: A content analysis of person-first language on NCAA Bowl Championship Series college athletic department websites. Journal of Applied Sport Management, 6(1), 1-24. Sato, M, Jordan, J.S., & Funk, D.C. (Accepted, August 2014). Distance running event and life satisfaction: A longitudinal study. Journal of Sport Management.
Book Chapters Foucar-Szocki, R., Choi, D. W., & William, J. (2014). Attraction Management in Brymer, R. A., & Johanson, M. M. (Eds). Hospitality: An Introduction. (15th edition) Debuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing. Shonk, D.J., & Bosley, A.T. (2015). Ticketing and Sports Promotion. In Weight, E., & Zullo, R. (Eds). Intercollegiate Athletic Administration. Human Kinetics.
Conference Presentations Choi, D. W., & Chatfield, H. (2014). Agency or stewardship? Fiscal and non-fiscal leadership attributes influence on capital structure of the U.S. lodging firms. ICHRIE Conference, San Diego, California. Marrin, N. D., (2014, December, Accepted) Managing Your Time in Age of Greater Connections and Fewer Resources, Virginia Recreation and Park Society, Hot Springs, VA. Foucar-Szocki, R. F. & Marrin, N.D. (2014, August), Inclusion versus Accessibility, A Workshop, ICHRIE Conference, San Diego, CA. Pate, J. R., & Mirabito, T. (2015, February, Accepted). Finding their spot: Exploring TV commercial content during NBC Sports Network’s broadcast of the 2012 London Paralympic Games. 2015 Global Sport Business Association Conference. Bahamas. Mirabito, T., Pate, J. R., DeWaele, C., & Hardin, R. (2015, February, Accepted). Social (media) responsibility: MLB’s use of Twitter in response to crisis. 2015 Global Sport Business Association Conference. Bahamas. Pippert, T. L. (2014, August 1). International Conference of Hotel, Restaurant and Industrial Educators, "Create a Team Learning Environment through WordPress," ICHRIE, San Diego, CA. Pippert, T. L. (2014, March). NENA-ICHRIE, "Using WordPress to Create Online Documentation for Team-Based Learning," ICHRIE, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Wallace Carr, J. (2014). Is graduate school right for you? NIRSA Region II Annual Conference, Richmond, VA. (October, 2014).
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Napa & Sonoma Wine & Culture Course Plans are underway for the 2015 HM 419: Napa & Sonoma Wine and Culture course. The dates for the course are May 16-23, 2015. Students enrolled in this course will learn not only about good Californian wine, but also about sustainability and tourism. Students also come away with a better understanding of viniculture and viticulture, the connections between the grape, soil and vine. Students will have the opportunity to meet many winery owners and managers. The managers walk students through the good years and bad and discuss marketing strategies. Students also experience the culture of the Napa and Sonoma family. The trip culminates with a night in San Francisco where the students can enjoy all the beautiful city has to offer.
Above (in alphabetic order): Alexia Actisdano, Aimee Banting, Erin Breen, Kelsea Clark, Chelsea Cleary, Christina Dean, KeelyDonald, Erin McNamara, Courtney Morton, Amalia Riess and Taylor Walton.
This is a 3 credit course and is open only to HM majors. Students must be 21 years of age by the first day of class; and permission to enroll must be obtained from the director. Look out for an information session which will be organized during spring’14 semester and if you have any questions please contact Mrs. Tassie Pippert (pippertl@jmu.edu) or Dr. Reg Foucar-Szocki (foucarrf@jmu.edu). (Above): Students cooking hors d'oeuvres at the Cakebread Cellars.
Emotionally Intelligent Teams Presentation
SRL Graduate Students, left to right: Sarah Sheppard, Amanda Marie, Maggie Jane Lajza, Shannon Tumelty, Heather Gately, and Mary Catherine Sowder.
Sport and Recreation Leadership graduate students, Sarah Sheppard and Heather Gately, presented a workshop on Emotionally Intelligent Teams at the NIRSA Region II Annual Conference on October 10, 2014. Heather and Sarah also facilitated their conference presentation to two sections of the HM/ SRM Foundations Leadership class on October 24, 2014. Heather and Sarah also facilitated their conference presentation to two sections of HM SRM Foundations Leadership class on October 24, 2014.
Heather Gately and Shannon Sheppard.
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Meet the newest and cutest Dukes The SHSRM family continues to grow with the addition of these beautiful babies!
Annie Keaton Pate Congratulations to Dr. Josh Pate, his wife Julie and to big brother, Hudson. Below are the key stats: Birthdate: May 5, 2014 Time of birth: 1:58 p.m. Weight: 6lbs, 10 oz Height: 17.25 inches
Theresa Anna Bosley Congratulations to Alyssa Bosley and her husband, Brian.
Below are the key stats: Birthdate: August 3, 2014 Time of birth: 11:30 a.m. Weight: 8lbs, 1.9 oz. Height: 19.5 inches
Andrew David Kwon Congratulations to Dr. Stephanie Bae and her husband Jun. Below are the key stats: Birthdate: November 12, 2014 Time of birth: 11:14 a.m. Weight: 8lbs, 12.3 oz. Height: 23 inches
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12th Annual Le Gourmet Le Gourmet is the single largest fundraiser for JMU’s SHSRM On November 14th, 2014, the School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management hosted its 12th Annual Le Gourmet event at the Westfield’s Marriott in Chantilly, Virginia. Approximately 150 guests joined in on this special occasion. At Le Gourmet, the Hospitality Management program celebrated its 40th year of “Hospitality Excellence” in education and its 25th year of Themed Events. A number of individuals were given one of our annual awards. Kristen Gratton and Hannah Hayes (current students in the program) were awarded our Rick Casey Le Gourmet Scholarship. Ms. Lisa Capobianco (King Street Blues) was awarded the Corporate Citizenship award; and Mr. Robert Daly Above: HM students pose for a photo prior to serving dinner. (Daly Seven) was given the Dolley Madison Award. Dr. Reginald Foucar-Szocki was given a special award for his efforts in building the Themed Event program. To conclude the awards ceremony, Mr. Derek Sprague (current President of the PGA) received the third annual Hall of Fame award. Previous recipients of the Hall of Fame award include: Dr. Robert Reid (Past Dean of the College of Business and the current Executive Vice President of AACSB), Mr. G.J. Hart (President and CEO of California Pizza Kitchen), and Ms. Amy McPherson (President and Managing Director of Europe for Marriott International Hotels and Resorts). All in all, it was a great event! Please join us next year on November 6, 2015 for the 13th Annual Le Gourmet event at the Westfield’s Marriott property.
(Left): Mr. Robert Daly’83 was presented with the Dolley Madison Award by Nick DiMeglio ’83. (Middle): Theresa Lind
(faculty and co-chair of the event) with HM students Kristen Gratton and Hannah Hayes. (Right): Ms. Lisa Capobianco is presented with the Corporate Citizenship Award by Rick Casey and Dr. Michael O’Fallon.
More event photos: Click here
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Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) The Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), awarded by the Society of Wine Educators, is one of the most reputable and rigorous certifications. The certification tests wine knowledge and mastery of key elements within the worlds of viticulture and wine production. Ms. Tassie Pippert joined a group of other students who were in Dr. Brad Roof’s wine class in receiving this demanding professional certification. Congratulations to all who passed the CSW exam! You can now add “Certified Specialist in Wine” to your resume.
Above: Studying hard in the SHSRM Conference Room
Above: Mrs. Tassie Pippert poses with students working on the CSW certification.
Notice the Difference? Office space is at a premium as we continue to welcome new faculty. During the summer, the Godwin 3rd floor student lounge was renovated and transformed into three new faculty offices. Dr. Gary Juhan and Dr. Angela Hayslett moved into their new offices (Godwin 349) in August. Please stop in and say hello if you have a chance.
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Mark Your Calendar December 13, 2014: Commencement December 22 - January 2, 2015: JMU Closed for Holidays January 12, 2015: First day of spring classes January 30, 2015: Last day to withdraw January 19, 2015: No classes; Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday March 7-13, 2015: Spring Break
Source: JMU University Marketing Photography Department photo
Congratulations Jason! Jason Darby, a graduate student in Sport & Recreational Leadership, was the recipient of the 2014 NIRSA William N. Wasson Student Leadership and Academic Award. This award recognizes top undergraduate and graduate students who are participants of and/or employed by the Department of Recreational Sports. The award gives NIRSA an opportunity to honor outstanding student leaders who are active participants, employees, and/or volunteers at their institution. This award will be presented at the Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee during the Student Member Connection Meeting.
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Thank you Distinguished Guest Speakers Date of Visit: September 4 Name: Kate Scott Company: Club Manager’s Association of America
Date of Visit: October 20 Name: Kathy McQuain Company: Rockingham County Parks and Recreation
Date of Visit: September 5 Name: Trey Mauck Company: Integrated Insurance Company
Date of Visit: October 22 Name: David Grimm Company: Dir. of Development for the College of Business
Date of Visit: September 18 Name: Rita Wilson Company: ARAMARK
Date of Visit: October 24 Name: Maggie McFadden Company: Virginia Commonwealth University
Date of Visit: September 23 Name: Joe Krenn, Brandon Johnson, Rebecca Wyskiel Company: Farmington Country Club
Date of Visit: October 27 Name: Jenni Mills Company: ECOLAB
Date of Visit: September 30 Name: Cora Walker Company: ARAMARK
Date of Visit: October 28 Name: Marlena Grosholz Company: Bozzuto Group
Date of Visit: October 2 Name: Nick Daly (Alumnus) Company: Washington Redskins
Date of Visit: October 28 Name: Adam Poling Company: ARAMARK
Date of Visit: October 6 Date of Visit: October 28 & 29 Name: Laurie Miller & Jordyn DeCroes Name: Mary Ostman Company: Blue Ridge Community College Recreation Center Company: J. Alexander Restaurants Date of Visit: October 6 Name: Perry Fridley Company: Best Western & Days Inn – Waynesboro
Date of Visit: October 30 Name: Michael Beardsley Company: Aimbridge Hospitality
Date of Visit: October 7 Name: Peter Lovelace (Alumnus) Company: Atlanta Athletic Club
Date of Visit: October 30 Name: Chris Haley Company: Country Club of York
Date of Visit: October 7 Name: Donny Wright & Brian Sutton Company Blue Ridge AV and Lighting
Date of Visit: November 4 Name: Seth Lind Company: Harman Construction
Date of Visit: October 9 Name: Bill Shonk, Mike Helms Company: Princess Anne Country Club
Date of Visit: November 11 Name: Jon Vandegrift, Jenny Conrad Company: Shake Shack
Date of Visit: October 14 Name: Patrick Crosson (Alumnus) Company: PCMA
Date of Visit: November 12 Name: Tony Brown Company: Blue Ridge School (Dean of Students, Director of Outdoor Program, Head Coach Mountain Biking)
Date of Visit: October 15 Name: Jason Fruhschien Company: Crystal Gateway Marriott (Banquet Manager) Date of Visit: October 15 Name: Brian O’Day Company: The Hotel Hershey Date of Visit: October 16 Name: Geoffrey Polglase Company: JMU Athletics Date of Visit: October 16 Name: Curt Dudley Company: JMU Athletics
Date of Visit: November 13 Name: Kathy McQuain Company: Rockingham County Parks Date of Visit: November 14 Name: Gary Walton (General Manager) Company: Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
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HM & SRM Students...Here is some advice from the faculty
University Marketing Photo
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Advice from the SHSRM faculty continued from p. 36
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Congratulations December 2014 Graduates! Devon Barnekov Christopher Brown Erik Buchholz Catherine Clavin Kevin Costigan Michael Creighton Taylor DiBenedetto Ryan Dixon Hayden Dyer Kathryn FitMaurice Nahshon Ford Jenna Frantz Stephanie Hall James Hogan Alyssa Hough Katelyn Kosel Allison Kraus Zachary Krukowski Andrea Kukoff Zachary Lantz Christina Laroche Jauan Latney Brandon Lee
Sylvia Lee Dean Marlowe Lindsey Martin Connor Massei Nicholas Merullo James Morgan Courtney Morton Matthew Mullins Shanik Murthy Melissa Newenhouse Stephen Oxee Lessica Page-Mallory Jacob Porter Megan Resch Joshua Revitch Alexandria Schroder Elsa Schultz Leah Schy Dejor Simmons Heidi Simmons Joel Simms Megan Spears Amy Spring
John Sullivan Bradley Taake Dustin Taylor Samantha Taylor Titus Till Du Quoc Tran Megan Tuskey Christina Vasiloff Matthew Williams Daniel Wright Linda Zeng
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Copyright and Plagiarism Prevention All students should know that by cheating, using improper citations, plagiarizing or acquiring papers by someone else they risk expulsion or suspension for violating the JMU honor code. Students who have any questions or doubts about Intellectual Property should consult the JMU copyright website or resources and tools section. Mr. Brian Cockburn (briancckbrn@jmu.edu) is an Associate Professor and Head of the Music Library, but also the contact for copyright and intellectual property instruction and advice for faculty, administrators, and students. Another tool many JMU community members are using is TurnitIn, an Internet-based plagiarism-prevention service created by iParaAbove: Mr. Brian Cockburn digms, LLC. JMU has a contract for usage of this resource. Students, faculty or administrators can use Turnitin before or after projects or for papers submissions to check improper citation or potential plagiarism. This tool is now embedded in Canvas (new Learning Management System – LMS) assignments. Some faculty members are already asking students to pre-submit their papers using this tool as an option, not affecting students’ grades in any way. Faculty and administration is recommending the usage of this tool; the goal of this optional and proactive assignment is that students improve self-assessment skills through a technology based self-reflective tool and reduce the chance of plagiarizing. After submission and a processing time, students will get an originality report generated by Turnitin identifying paraphrases or citations that need revision before the final version is due. It will also give them a chance to spot quotes that have been accidentally included without references or paraphrases which are not properly rewritten and will help them avoid overused expressions.
LinkedIn Did you know that 93% of HR recruiters look at an interviewee's LinkedIn account before hiring them? LinkedIn profiles with a photo are seven times more likely to be viewed than ones without an uploaded photo. “The Ladders” job site found that recruiters spend approximately 20% of their time on online profiles looking at pictures. LinkedIn announced recently that the professional network now has 300 million members around the world!
Faculty News & Notes •
Dr. Michael O'Fallon was named Director of Marketing for the International Council of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE).
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Dr. Julie Wallace Carr was selected to participate in the VA Network Senior Seminar for 2014-2015.
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Dr. Benjamin Carr, Dr. Julie Wallace Carr and Mr. Neil Marrin presented at the Virginia Parks and Recreation Annual Conference on December 6, 2014.
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Dr. Josh Pate of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management and Thomas Moran of Kinesiology were awarded an Innovative Diversity Effort Award (IDEA) Program Grant entitled "Empowerment through Sport.”
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Alumni Spotlight: Meet Cole Gettis Q: Tell us about your career. Where have you been, what have you done? Cole: I am currently working as an inside sales representative for the New York Mets. Previously I have worked for IMG Learfield Ticket Solutions as an Account Executive at Virginia Tech. My career started with a part time job as Ticket Sales and Service Specialist with the Mets. I have had all these positions in the past 10 months.
Q: What is a typical day for you? Cole: A typical day for me revolves largely around making new business sales through phone calls and meetings at the stadium. The expectation is to make at least 80-100 phone calls a day and complete five in person meetings each week. I spend a large part of my day talking to businesses who have never worked with the Mets before. It is my job to convince them of the ways they could utilize us as an asset to grow their business.
Cole Gettis, SRM 13’ Q: What do you love most about your job? Cole: The thing I love most about my job is two parted . First it is simply the fact that my office is a professional baseball stadium. And then it's the people inside the building are great to work for/with. I cannot stress how important it is to enjoy the culture of the office and environment you are working in.
Q: What advice do you have for current JMU Sport Management students? Cole: My advice for current sport management students is to start to explore what you want to do now through informational interviews and internships. I have worked in facilities and events, recreation management and coached all before finding the industry segment I want to be in. Also if you plan to make a career in sports, start building your network now. Linked-in is an invaluable asset. Be the change, the reason the James Madison SRM program becomes nationally recognized.
Q: How did the SRM program prepare you for your current job. Cole: I believe our SRM program does an excellent job of helping students build interpersonal skills. In particular the hands on projects had very real world applications. It was not until I started working in sales that I realized I grew those skills through projects in our major.
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Contact Us: Emeka Anaza anazaea@jmu.edu Stephanie Bae baeji@jmu.edu Miguel Baltazar baltazmb@jmu.edu Alyssa Bosley bosleyat@jmu.edu Ben Carr carrbh@jmu.edu Danny Choi choiwx@jmu.edu Reg Foucar-Szocki foucarrf@jmu.edu Angela Hayslett haysleai@jmu.edu Gary Juhan juhangw@jmu.edu Theresa Lind lindtl@jmu.edu Neil Marrin marrinnd@jmu.edu Joshua Pate patejr@jmu.edu Tassie Pippert pippertl@jmu.edu Mikihiro Sato satomx@jmu.edu Dave Shonk shonkdj@jmu.edu
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Faculty News & Notes cont. What a life time cordon bleu! Dr. Reg Foucar-Szocki was a recent recipient of the Meek Award. The Meek Award is the highest honor bestowed by ICHRIE. It is named for Howard B. Meek, who established hospitality education as a field of study and the hotel school at Cornell University. Below is information about the award as stated on the ICHRIE website: “The Howard B. Meek Award is the highest individual recognition a member of ICHRIE may receive. It is presented to an ICHRIE member in recognition of the individual's lifetime contributions and outstanding service both to hospitality education and to International CHRIE. This award serves as a living memorial to the late Howard B. Meek, a pioneer in American hospitality education, the first dean of the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University and an Executive Vice President of ICHRIE. Qualifications for the Howard B. Meek Award: ♦
Nominee must be an ICHRIE member at the time of nomination and receipt of the award
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Outstanding continuous service to both hospitality education and to ICHRIE for over at least two decades (a minimum of 20 years)
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Candidate must have a meaningful leadership role in ICHRIE but it is not necessary to have served as a member of the Board of the Directors
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An ICHRIE member may receive this award only once
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