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Upchurch, Randall (Ph.D.)
Professor
School of Resort & Hospitality Management
SRHM 0222
Business Management | HR Management | Marketing | Training & Development | Service
Management
CV/ResumeDr. Randall S. Upchurch is a professor in the School of Resort & Hospitality Management at Florida Gulf Coast University which is housed within the Lutgert College of Business. He has twenty-nine years of professional timeshare business experience as well as the leading academic expert in timeshare resort operations.
Dr. Upchurch earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Missouri – Columbia; a Master of Counseling and Personnel Services from the University of Missouri – Columbia; and a Doctorate in Practical Arts and Vocational Technical Education from the University of Missouri – Columbia.
Dr. Upchurch is a recognized expert in the emerging field of timeshare resort development. During his academic career he developed curriculum on the topics of timeshare resort operations, timeshare concept development, and fractional development and operations. In that regard, Dr. Upchurch is the previous holder of the American Resort Development Association’s Professorship in Timeshare Development award. He has produced over 70 academic articles with many of those publications emphasizing resort development, resort management, strategic management, business development, tourism development, and business ethics. He is the author of a leading textbook in the field titled Timeshare Resort Operations, an Elsevier publication and is author of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Timeshare Industry: The Art of Being Creative, Mindful, and Consumer Centric. Furthermore, Dr. Upchurch has served as a consumer analyst for a variety of hospitality enterprises and as such has served as an invited speaker with the USA and abroad.
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Education
Toggle Education- Ph.D. in Practical Arts, University of Missouri-Columbia
- M.A. in Counseling and Personnel Management
- B.A. in Psychology
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Specialties
Toggle SpecialtiesTimeshare resort operations, timeshare resort development, timeshare club operations, and timeshare homeowners association management. -
Research and Teaching Interests
Toggle Research and Teaching InterestsDr. Upchurch incorporates his extensive knowledge of consumerism, business ethics, sustainability, tourism development, and tourism analysis into program course offerings pertaining to human resource, management, marketing, and business strategy. -
Courses Offered
Toggle Courses OfferedBusiness strategies, Principles of Management, Principles of Timesharing, and Guest Service Managment -
Publications
Toggle PublicationsTextbook Authorship
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Timeshare Industry (2024). Kendall Hunt Publishing.
• Timeshare Resort Operations. (2005). Butterworth-Heinemann.
• American Resort Development Association (ARDA: Editor). Timeshare Handbook (2002), American Resort Development Association
• Hospitality Marketing: Lodging, textbook published by Glencoe Publishing, 1995
Chapter Authorship
• Upchurch, Randall. Marketing chapter in Hospitality; An Introduction (2024). Kendall Hunt Publishing [C]
• Upchurch, Randall. Marketing chapter in Hospitality; An Introduction (2023). Kendall Hunt Publishing [C]
• Upchurch, Randall (2023). Professionalism in Tourism, Encyclopedia of Tourism. Springer Nature, Switzerland. [C]
• Upchurch, Randall. Marketing chapter in Hospitality; An Introduction (2022). Kendall Hunt Publishing
• Upchurch, Randall (2022). Professionalism in Tourism, Encyclopedia of Tourism. Springer Nature, Switzerland. [C]
• Upchurch, Randall. Marketing chapter in Hospitality; An Introduction (2021). Kendall Hunt Publishing [C]
• Upchurch, Randall (2021). Professionalism in Tourism, Encyclopedia of Tourism. Springer Nature, Switzerland. [C]
• Upchurch, Randall. Marketing chapter in Hospitality; An Introduction (2020). Kendall Hunt Publishing [C]
• Upchurch, Randall (2020). Professionalism in Tourism, Encyclopedia of Tourism. Springer Nature, Switzerland. [C]
• Upchurch, Randall. Marketing chapter in Hospitality: An Introduction (2019). Kendall Hunt Publishing [C]
• Upchurch, Randall (2019). Professionalism in Tourism, Encyclopedia of Tourism. Springer Nature, Switzerland. [C]
• Upchurch, Randall. Marketing chapter in Hospitality; An Introduction (2018). Kendall Hunt Publishing [C]
• Upchurch, Randall (2018). Professionalism in Tourism, Encyclopedia of Tourism. Springer Nature, Switzerland. [C]
• Upchurch, Randall (2017). Professionalism in Tourism, Encyclopedia of Tourism. Springer Nature, Switzerland. [C]
• Upchurch, Randall (2016). Professionalism in Tourism, Encyclopedia of Tourism. Springer Nature, Switzerland. [C]
• Upchurch, Randall (2015). Professionalism in Tourism, Encyclopedia of Tourism. Springer Nature, Switzerland. [C]
Peer Reviewed Article Authorship
• Liu, Danqing, Jackson, Leonard, Upchurch, Randall, and Johnson, Catherine (2025). Environmental Citizenship and Behavioral Determinants of Wind Farm Tourism: Evidence from Grass Skyline, Zhangjiakou, China, Tourism and Hospitality, 152 (June 3). [Scimago Q2/B]
• Fjelstul, Jill, Johnson, Catherine, Lasten, Earney, and Upchurch, Randall (2024). The Art of Communicating with Business Developers via Multiple Intelligences: A Case Study of what is in a Periodical’s Message?, Journal of Economics and Business Management, 2(7). [C]
• Fjelstul, Jill, Johnson, Catherine, Lasten, Earney, and Upchurch, Randall (2024). Managing Stakeholder Conduct, Social Responsibility, and Ethical Climate: The Case of Curaçao, Journal of Economics and Business Management, Issue pending. [C]
• Lasten, Earney, Upchurch, Randall and Ginoutrich, Christina (2023). The State of Global Citizenship Education
within Curaçao’s primary school system, Education 3-13, 51(7) [Scimago Q2/B]
• Lasten, Earney, Liu, Danqing, Jiang, Lan, and Upchurch, Randall (2022). Tacit ontologies:
An application of Nisbett’s Geography of Though Premise as discerned by hospitality and tourism students, Tourism, Culture, and Communication, 22(1). [ABDC/C]
• Liu, Danqing and Upchurch, Randall (2020). A glimpse into energy tourism via application of eye tracking technology, Journal of Leisure Research, 51(2) [Scimago Q1/A]
• Liu, Danqing, Upchurch, Randall, and Curtis, Catherine (2020). 'The Fit of Environmental Citizenship Models to Energy Tourism: The Case of Ningbo China', Journal of Ecotourism, 19(3),
https://doi.org/10.1080/14724049.2019.1621882. [Scimago Q2/B]
• Liu, Danqing, Upchurch, Randall and Curtis, Catherine (2019). The Evolving field of wind energy tourism: An application of the theory of reasoned action, Tourism Review International, 23(1). [Scimago Q2/B]
• Liu, Danqing, Upchurch, Randall, Curtis, Catherine and Lusby, Carolin (2016). Chinese Domestic Tourist Perceptions of Wind Farms Experiences, Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 24(11).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09669582.2016.1158826 [Scimago Q2/B]
• Liu, Danqing, Upchurch, Randall and Curtis, Catherine (2016). Resident acceptance of wind farms – An emerging tourism marketing in China, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 27, 1-3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhtm.2015.12.001 [Scimago Q1/A]
• Liu, Danqing and Upchurch, Randall (2015). The practice of USA College student learning outcomes assessment and its implication for China higher education, Higher Education Exploration, 9, 42-50. (Note. This is a Chinese CSSCI journal) [Q1/A]
• Lasten, Earney, Curtis, Catherine, Upchurch, Randall, and Dammers, Christine. (2014) Measurement of
Traveler Expectations versus Service Gaps: The Case of General Aviation Services in Aruba, Tourism Management Perspectives, October 12, 68-70. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmp.2014.08.002 [Q1/A]
• Lasten, Earney, Stiles, Jason, and Upchurch, Randall (2014). Car Club Membership – A Product Extension of Interval Ownership, Quarterly Review of Business Disciplines, November
• Upchurch, Randall, Lasten, Earney, Stiles, Jason and Dodge, Nathan (2014). Car Club Membership – An Aruba Case Study, Developments, August, 28-30
• Liu, Danqing, Simon, Pablo, and Upchurch, Randall (2014) Storytelling in Accounting – Accounting Education Practice in a US-China Collaborative Program, New Wisdom Finance and Economic Edition, 282 (1), 81-83
• Upchurch, Randall and Liu, Danqing (2014). Does Shopping Matter? A Research Note Discussing China’s Revised Tariff Policy and Resultant Outbound Shopping Behaviors. Tourism Analysis: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 19(2), 241-247
• Curtis, Catherine and Upchurch, Randall (2013). Restaurant Industry Perspectives on Pro-social Rule Breaking: Intent versus Action. Hospitality Review, 31(1), Article 5
• Lasten, Earney and Upchurch, Randall (2013). Authentic Experiences Assessment Instrument: The Case of Millennial Students and Cultural Attractions in Central Florida. Hospitality Review, 30 (2), Article 2
• Upchurch, Randall and Remington, Joan (2012). From Promise to Prominence, Developments, January 2012, 54-55
• Kaufman, Tammie, Curtis, Catherine and Upchurch, Randall (2011). Timeshare Brand Affiliation Impacts. International Journal Built Environment and Asset Management. 1(1), 4-13
• Upchurch, Randall and Dipetro, Robin (2010). Timeshare Vacation Club Membership – An Analysis of Program and Service Relationships. Hospitality Review, 28(3), 1-20
• Curtis, Catherine and Upchurch, Randall (2010). Application of McClelland's theory to the foodservice industry, Tourism Analysis, 15(1), 111-120
• DiPietro, R., Upchurch, R., Curtis, C. & Hahm, J. (2010) Organizational commitment in the restaurant industry: A research note. Journal of Foodservice Business Research, 13 (2), 127-134
• Curtis, Catherine, Upchurch, Randall and Severt, Denver (2009). Employee Motivation – A Case of Tipped versus Non-tipped Employees, International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Administration. 10(3), 253-269.
• Carpenter, Monica and Upchurch, Randall (2008). A Five-Year content analysis of articles in the American
Resort Development Association’s Developments magazine (2002-2006). Journal of Retail and Leisure Property. 7(2), 149-160
• Curtis, Catherine and Upchurch, Randall (2008). A case study in establishing a positive service culture: Attachment and involvement in the workplace. Journal of Retail and Leisure Property. 7(2), 131-138
• Hahm, Jeeyeon, Upchurch, Randall and Wang, Youcheng. (2008). Millennial Students, Movies, and Tourism, Tourism Analysis, 1, 189-196
• Curtis, C., & Upchurch, R. (2008). A case study in establishing a positive service culture: Attachment and involvement in the workplace. Journal of Retail and Leisure Property, 7 (2), 131-138
• Upchurch, Randall and Lasten, Earney (2008). An Examination of the Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks from 2001 to 2005: Trends in online and blended Research, Sloan-C View.
http://www.sloanc.org/publications/books/pdf/an _examination ofJALN.pdf
• Rivera, Manuel and Upchurch, Randall (2008). The role of research in the hospitality industry: A content analysis of the IJHM between 2000 and 2005. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 27 (4), 632640
• Kaufman, Tammie and Upchurch, Randall (2007). Vacation ownership: Gender positioning. Journal of Retail and Leisure Property, 6(1), 8-14
• Holcomb, J., Upchurch, R., and Okumus, F. (2007). Corporate social responsibility: what are top hotel companies reporting? International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 19(6), 461-475
• Lasten, Earney, Hahm, Jeannie, and Upchurch, Randall (2007). State of the Timeshare Industry - A Call for Research. Journal of Retail and Leisure Property, 6 (3), 221-230
• Upchurch, R. and Rompf, P. (2006). A Case Study on Vacation Clubs Concerning Post-purchase Behavior. Journal of Retail and Leisure Property, 5(1), 173-184
• Dickson, D., Ford, R., and Upchurch, R. (2006). A Case Study in Hotel Organizational Alignment. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 25, 463-477
• Upchurch, R. and Ford. R. (2006). Organizational Alignment: An Exploratory Decomposition of an Alignment Measure. Southern Management Association Proceedings
• Moskal, P., Dzuiban, C., Upchurch, R., and Hartman, J. (2006). Assessing online learning: What one university learned about student success, persistence, and satisfaction. Peer Review. Fall, 26-29
• Upchurch, Randall, Ellis, Taylor, Seo, Junwon (2005). A Research Note on Service Recovery Tactics: A Practitioner View Concerning Service and Revenue Impacts, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 12(1)
• Upchurch, Randall (2005). Encyclopedia of Hospitality – Assorted Club Management and Timeshare Definitions. Elsevier Publishing
• Upchurch, R, Rompf, P., Severt, D. (2005). Post-purchase Behavior: A Case Study into a Vacation Club Product, Tourism Analysis, 11 (1). 45-59
• Kaufman, T., Upchurch, R., Severt, D. (2005). Vacation Ownership: Understanding the Senior Market, Journal of Retail and Leisure Property. 5(2), 95-103
• Upchurch, Randall and Ellis, Taylor (2004). Overlaying the Hierarchical Cluster Analysis Procedure upon the Process of Yield Management – A Case Study, Journal of Tourism and Travel Marketing, 16(4), 47-58.
https://doi.org/10.1300/J073v16n04_07
• Crotts, John, Aziz, Abdul and Upchurch, Randall (2004). Relationship between Machiavellianism and Sales Performance, Tourism Analysis, October 29, 2004
• Upchurch, Randall, Ellis, Taylor, and Seo, Junwon. (2003). A Case Study of the Yield Management Conundrum: Usage versus Competence. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research, 27(1), 125-136
• Upchurch, Randall and Ellis, Taylor (2002). Revenue Management Underpinnings: An Exploratory View. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 21(1), 67-83
• Upchurch, Randall (2002) Product Design Evolution in the Vacation Ownership Industry: From fixed weeks to points and vacation clubs. Journal of Retail and Leisure Property, 3 (3), 239-253
• Upchurch, Randall (2002). Special issue on the state of resort timesharing in the 21st century, International Journal of Hospitality Management, 21 (3), 209-210
• Upchurch, Randall and Gruber, Kurt (2002). The evolution of a sleeping giant: resort timesharing, International Journal of Hospitality Management, 21 (3), 211-225
• Upchurch, Randall and West, Larry (2002). Boosting the Bottom-line via Internet Sales – The Case of Conference Travel, The Journal of Hospitality Financial Management, 10(1), 49-60.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10913211.2002.10653760
• Upchurch, Randall and West, Larry (2001). Acceptance of the Internet as an Information and Registration Tool. Journal of Convention and Exhibition Management. 3(2)
• Upchurch, Randall and Teivane, Una (2000). Resident Perceptions of Tourism Development in Riga, Latvia, Tourism Management, 21(5). 99-507
• Upchurch, Randall and Sverdlin, Oleg (2000). Motivation of the Russian Worker: An Evolutionary Process. Tourism Management, 2 (5). 509-514
• Upchurch, Randall (2000). Host Community Safety & Security Strategies: The Case of Mt. Dora, Florida. Tourism Analysis, 5(1) 37-48
• Upchurch, Randall (2000). Defining Ethics in Tourism. Encyclopedia of Tourism
• Upchurch, Randall (2000). A Glimpse at US Consumer’s Interest in Timesharing. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 19(4), 433-443
• Abraham Pizam and Randall S. Upchurch (1999). The Training Needs of Small Rural Tourism Operations in Frontier Regions. In Krakover, Shaul and Yehuda Gradus, Tourism in Frontiers, Boston: Lexington Books
• Upchurch, Randall and Jung, Inhoan (1999). Meeting Planner Site Selection Factors: The Case of Seoul, Korea. Journal of Convention and Exhibition Management. 2 (1), 2000
• Upchurch, Randall and Rocharungsat (1999). Visitor Center Training Strategies in the USA. Florida International Hospitality Review. 17, Number ½, 1999
• Upchurch, Randall (1998). Ethics in the Hospitality Industry: An Applied Model, International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 10(6), 227-233
• Upchurch, Randall (1998). A Conceptual Foundation for Ethical Decision Making: A Stakeholder Perspective in the Lodging Industry, Journal of Business Ethics, 17, 1349-1361
• Upchurch, Randall (1997). Conduct of Midwestern bed and breakfast operations in the USA, International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 9 (1), 39-43
• Upchurch, Randall (1997) U.S. Hospitality Study: The Word from the Pros, article interview, The Advising Quarterly, Number 42
• Upchurch, Randall (1997). Review and Incorporation of the International Hospitality and Tourism Database as a Graduate Research Tool, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education, 9 (2)
• Upchurch, Randall (1996). Marketing in the Bed and Breakfast Industry #1, Inn Touch, 19(2)
• Upchurch, Randall (1996). Marketing in the Bed and Breakfast Industry #2, Inn Touch, 19(3)
• Upchurch, Randall (1996). Marketing in the Bed and Breakfast Industry #3, Inn Touch, 19(4)
• English, W., Josiam, B., and Upchurch, R. (1996). A Longitudinal Analysis of Restaurant Attrition, International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 8(2)
• Upchurch, Randall (1996). Civic responsibility and market positioning: Complying with the American with Disabilities Act, Facilities, 14(5/6), 1996
• Upchurch, Randall (1996). Positioning the Bed and Breakfast Industry: how well are we doing? Journal of Vacation Marketing, 2(3), 1996
• Upchurch, Randall (1996). A Man of Vision: Conrad Hilton’s perspective on Progressing toward Civic and Social Responsibility, Hospitality and Tourism Educator, 8(2), 1996
• Upchurch, Randall (1996). The Organizational Bases of Ethical Work Climates in Lodging Operations, Journal of Business Ethics, 15 (10), 1996, 1083-1093
• Upchurch, Randall (1996). The Conference on Graduate Education and Graduate Students Research (University Hilton Conference Center, Houston, Texas, USA, January 11-13, 1996, Journal of Travel & Tourism, 5(4), 1996
• Upchurch, Randall (1995). Enhancing Critical Thinking Using Microtheme Strategies in the Classroom. Hospitality & Tourism Educator, 7(3)
• Upchurch, Randall and Ruhland, Sheila (1995). An Analysis of Ethical Climates and Leadership Relationship in Lodging Operations. Journal of Travel Research, 34(2). https://doi.org/10.1177%2F004728759503400208 -
Conference Presentations
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March 1, 2025 Southeast CHRIE Corporate Social Responsibility Advancements
March 9, 2024 Southeast CHRIE Determinants of Competing Values and Leadership Styles
March 10, 2023 Southeast CHRIE Sustaining Economic Performance in Curacao
March 4, 2022 Southeast CHRIE Analysis of a Sleeping Giant
February 26, 2021 Southeast CHRIE Geography of Thought in Information Processing
April 6, 2019 Wanderlust 2019 Annual Travel Extravaganza
July 26, 2018 IChrie, Palm Springs CA Conflict Resolution Strategies
April 14, 2018 Wanderlust 2018 Annual Travel Extravaganza
April 1, 2017 Wanderlust 2017 Annual Travel Extravaganza
March 19, 2016 Wanderlust 2016 Scholarship Winner and Opening Remarks
September 24, 2015 Lee County Hotel Association State of the School of Resort & Hospitality Management
July 29-31, 2014 ICHRIE Narrative Inquiry & Manuscript Review Process
October 24, 2013 Oklahoma State University, School of Hotel & Restaurant Administration From Promise to Prominence – The Art of Cultivating Scholarship
July 27, 2013 ICHRIE Hospitality Women in Leadership
June 24, 2013 Gyeongnam Convention & Visitors Bureau Creation of a Mega Wine & Food Festival: A Review of SOBE
June 21, 2013 University of Palermo Establishing Educational Partnerships – M.S. in Beverage Management
July 15, 2012 ICHRIE Impact of Tariffs Upon Consumer Willingness to Travel
January 6, 2011 Graduate Research Conference Pro-social Rule Breaking: The Case of Restaurant Servers
March 15, 2010 American Resort Development Association Annual Conference History and Benchmarks of the Vacation Ownership Industry
January 7-8, 2010 Hospitality Graduate Research Conference Applying McClelland’s theory to the restaurant industry
November 6, 2008 Sloan Consortium Annual Conference Crossover Data mining Strategies
November 6, 2008 Sloan Consortium Annual Conference Targets of Opportunity – Master’s degree in Nursing: A Regional Approach of Delivery
November 14, 2007 Sloan Consortium Annual Conference Targets of Opportunity – Regional Delivery of Online Programs
November 13, 2007 Sloan Consortium Annual Conference Plenary panel – The American Workforce in the Global Economy
June 12, 2007 National Universities Telecommunication Network Online Faculty Development Programs
October 27, 2006 Southern Management Association Key Determinants of Fun Within Organizations
May 11-13, 2005 Council of Hospitality Management Educators, Bournemouth England Post Purchase Behavior – A Vacation Club Case Study
March 8-12, 2004 Hotel and Tourism College, Portugal Timeshare Real Estate within the United States
April 6, 2003 American Resort Development Association State of the Rosen College and the Timeshare Track
November 6, 2002 Interval International Timeshare Investment Conference Timesharing 101: The Basics
April 24, 2002 American Resort Development Association Vacation Ownership Curriculum Update
April 4, 2002 Keynote speaker for the Council of Hotel and Motel Educators, Leeds, England The Evolution of the Vacation Ownership Industry
April 23, 2001 In-House Marketing 101: The UCF Classroom Experience (ARDA) Moderated panel discussion at the annual ARDA conference
April 22, 2001 Career Opportunities in the Timeshare Industry (ARDA) Moderated panel discussion at the annual ARDA conference
February 8, 2001 2001 Themed Entertainment and Hospitality Industry Workshop Trends and Issues Impacting the Hospitality Industry
October 25-27, 2000 Timeshare Investment Conference (Interval International) Managing for Success
April 10, 2000 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Integrating Timesharing into the University Curriculum
August 7, 1999 Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education Travel Counselor Training: Visitor Centers in the USA
August 4, 1999 Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education Meeting Planner Perceptions of Convention Hotels in Seoul, Korea
April 11, 1999 American Resort Development Association Development of Timeshare Curriculum at UCF: A Partnership
December 14, 1998 International Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau Development of Web based materials for international delivery
June 3, 1998 Moraine Park Technical College, Fondulac, Wisconsin Development of Web based Courses Using LearningSpace
February 7-8, 1998 Recruitment presentation for the University of Wisconsin - Stout in Caracas, Venezuela
January 18, 1998 Presentation to faculty and managers at the annual CMAA conference in Las Vegas, Nevada Benefits of a Faculty Internship
November 9, 1997 Presentation on Survey Development, Wisconsin Innkeepers Association
September 5, 1997 Conference on Ethics in the Workplace Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, England
August 9, 1997 Internet Course Development CHRIE Annual Conference, 1997, Providence, Rhode Island
June 3, 1997 Lecture to the Korean National Travel Organization An Analysis of Service Provided by Lodging Operations in Seoul, Korea
June 3, 1997 Special lecture at Kung Hee University, Seoul, Korea Service Management and Hospitality
May 26-30, 1997 Special lecture at Pai Chai University in Taejon, Korea Trends and Issues in Lodging: An Introduction to the USA travel
April 29, 1996 Seminar in Customer Service and Ethics. Conducted for the Hotel Shilla, Seoul, Korea Customer Service and Ethics
April 25-27, 1996 Second International Tourism Conference in Indo-China Case Study Approach Concerning Management
April 23, 1996 Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association Financial Performance of Bed & Breakfast Operations
January 10-14, 1996 Graduate Research Conference for Hospitality and Tourism Utilizing the International Hospitality Database as a Research Tool
March 17, 1996 Professional Association of International Innkeepers Advertising and Promotional Activities of B&B’s: A Midwest Analysis
November 11-13, 1995 Society of Travel and Tourism Educators Multidimensionality and determinism of Ethical Decisions in Hospitality
October 20, 1995 International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management Internet conference: A Longitudinal Analysis of Restaurant Failure
October 18-19, 1995 University of Wisconsin - Stout: Faculty Research Presentation Using Microthemes in the Classroom
October 9, 1995 School of Human Environmental Sciences Advisory Board Introduction of a Sales Specialization
August 4, 1995 Council on Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Education Removing Cognitive Cobwebs: Using Microthemes
August 3, 1995 Council on Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Education Using Total Quality Management in the Classroom
August 3, 1995 Council on Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Education How Well are B&B’s Meeting Consumer Needs?
November 9, 1994 Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association Bed & Breakfast Consumer Analysis
August 5, 1994 Undergraduate Teaching Improvement Council Using Microthemes in the Classroom
July 12, 1994 Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association Consumer Trade show Analysis
June 9, 1994 National Phi Upsilon Omicron Overview of H&T program at UW-Stout
August 6, 1993 Council on Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Educators Ethical Work Climate Bases and Leadership Relationship -
Grants & Awards
Toggle Grants & Awards• 2018 Naples Children and Education Foundation – High School Culinary Pathways Career Grant
• Barefoot Beach Club, scholarship fund
• Everglades CMAA Chapter, scholarship fund
• The Food Idea Group, student professional development
• The Culinary Hospitality Education Foundation, student professional development
• 2011 American Resort Development Association. State the Industry - HOA Controlled Resorts
• 2007 Arthur P. Sloan Foundation (Sloan-C). Targets of Opportunity
• UCF In-House Research Award. Determinants of B2C e-commerce use in the Hospitality Industry
• 1999 American Resort Development Association (ARDA). $250,000 ($125,000 with $125,000 in-kind) donation for the development of educational materials to be used for higher education programs on an international scope. This project also is devoted to the development for the Center for Timeshare Development
• 1997 Arthur P. Sloan Foundation, Asynchronous Learning Network Project Phase 2
• 1996 Arthur P. Sloan Foundation, Asynchronous Learning Network Project Phase 1
