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School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management Godwin Hall, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
SHSRM Digest
A new Hotel & Conference Center?
Hotel & Conference Center... 1,6-7
Dean’s Message……..…..…. 2
Strategic Plan………..…....... 4-5
Student Organizations….….. 9-11
Inside/Outside Classroom….. 17-19
Study Abroad…………….… 21-23
Practicum & Internships…… 24-26
New Faculty & Staff...…….. 14-15
Advising & CAP…………... 13
Fall 2014, Vol. 6, Issue 1
Director’s Message
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 con-
cerning the financial components of the project. At the time,
JMU presented a public-private proposal asking for a $10 mil-
lion 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 Man-
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)
Dr. Michael O’Fallon
The School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management had a very busy fall semes-ter. In August 2014, we held a two-day retreat at the Mimslyn Inn, where the faculty be-gan the process of developing a strategic plan. Today, we are busy identifying key com-ponents that will enable us to become a nationally renowned school. One of those com-ponents 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 cor-ner 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)
Photo courtesy of JMU Office of Public Relations
Fall 2014 Page 2
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.
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 stu-
dents 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
Dr. Mary Gowan
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 college-eligible participants with disa-bilities to a college campus, us-ing 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 student-athletes.
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 pro-pelling 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.
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
Adapted Sports Day 2014
Page 3 Fall 2014
New on campus? The One Book is for you!
Directors Message cont. from p.1
Page 4
Join a SHSRM student organization today!
Professional Convention Management Association
Contact: Alanna Ross [email protected]
Faculty Advisor: Theresa Lind
The National Society of Minorities in Hospitality
Contact: Molly Kaplan
[email protected] Faculty Advisor: Miguel Baltazar
Sport and Leisure Association of Madison
Contact: Katelynn Sundheim [email protected] Faculty Advisor: Ben Carr
CoB Strategic Planning
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 Uni-versity. 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)
Our students continue to represent our School well through a variety of travel opportunities. Students within the Sport and Recreation Management pro-gram toured Nationals Park in October, while seven students in the Hospitality Management program at-tended 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 Bos-ley; and Dr. Stephanie Bae who gave birth to An-
drew David Kwon.
August 20-21 were
not the first days of
classes. However all
SHSRM faculty were
around a table, in-
volved in discussing
The SHSRM Strategic
Plan. As appropriate
for these types of
meetings, where par-
ticipants need to be
fully embedded in the
discussion, these two
working days
(Continued on p. 5)
Ms. Tassie Pippert facilitated the process
Strategic Plan (continued from page 4)
Fall 2014 Page 5
marked a retreat at the Mimslyn Inn in Luray, VA. The lo-
cation was selected because it is close to Harrisonburg, in
case of family emergencies, but far enough away that ad-
ministration 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, pleas-
ant and painless as possible, while building consensus along
the way. Other faculty members on the Strategic Planning
Committee assisted in facilitating individual sessions. Fac-
ulty participated in several brainstorming and team-building
activities, acknowledged some of the characteristics of the
school, and conducted a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportuni-
ties 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 culti-
vating 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
Page 6
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 Coun-
cil 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
Page 7
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 an-
nounced 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 as-
set by selecting a single company, often re-
ferred 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 up-
scale full-service hotels. Examples of
such hotels include major brands
such as Marriott, Hilton, Starwood
and Hyatt. Mr. Paul Gladd is the
principal and co-Owner of dpM Part-
ners. He is also a 1987 graduate of JMU.
The architectural firm
for the Conference
Center is Beatty, Har-
vey, Coco (BHC) Ar-
chitects. BHC was
founded in 1880 and
was ranked as one of
the 'Top 100 Design Firms in the Na-
tion' by Architect Magazine in 2009.
Source: Mr. Paul Gladd photo retrieved from http://www.dpmpartners.com/Leadership.aspx on Nov. 25th, 2014
Graphic by Blair Rosen of the Breeze
Mr. Paul Gladd
Page 8 Fall 2014
HM Outstanding Senior: Megan McConnell 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 class-
mates 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
Carr for their support and Kevin White for every opportunity that
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
Outstanding Senior Award: HM & SRM
Mrs. Tassie Pippert awards Megan McConnell with
the HM Outstanding Senior Award
Mr. Neil Marrin awards Matt Butta
with the SRM Outstanding Senior Award
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 ban-
quets. As she completes her sabbatical, we want to wish her all
the very best and we look forward to her return!
Fall 2014
Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) called into action!
SHSRM 3rd Annual BBQ
Page 9 Student Organizations
For the third consecutive year,
SHSRM student organizations
(i.e., the SHSRM Student Or-
ganization Roundtable, com-
posed of the Club Managers
Association of America, Eta
Sigma Delta, National Society
of Minorities in Hospitality,
Professional Convention Man-
agement 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 mid-
September 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.
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 pro-
grams and semester
in London, thanked
the students and ex-
pressed her gratitude
for their long hours
of hard work.
Ms. Judy Cohen
CMAA — Club Managers Association of America
Page 10 Fall 2014
Student Organizations
NSMH — National Society of Minorities in Hospitality
NSMH had a great fall semester and set the pace for the remaining aca-
demic 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 participa-
tion. One of our most successful GBM’s covered Professional Develop-
ment where presenters spoke about trends in the cruise line industry,
dressing for success, and elevator speeches. Students and faculty under-
stand that NSMH broadens the horizons of hospitality students.
NSMH enjoyed a memorable fall bonding experience during our Charlottesville trip! We col-
laborated 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 strength-
ened bonds and helped to make an impact on such an im-
portant 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 Ex-
ecutive Board and said goodbye to our members who are
graduating and moving on to bigger and better things!
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 home-made brownies, cookies, and cake pops to students before entering the movie theater. CMAA is also happy to an-nounce that we have added more positions for students to join our executive board. Haley Meade will act as our Ser-vice Chair. Danielle Taylor is our Education Chair and Meagan Gilliam will be our fundraising chair.
In November, we took twelve students to the National Stu-dent 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. Fi-nally, 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.
PCMA — Professional Convention Management
SLAM — Sport and Leisure Association of Madison
Fall 2014 Page 11
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 in-
formed 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 dis-
cussed 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 work-
ings of games, a history of the club and park, and even had the
chance to throw a pitch in the bullpen.
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, mem-
bers will be fundraising and attending a few more general body meetings with guest speakers such as PGA profes-
sional Mike Gooden of Lakeview Golf Club.
SLAM members at Nationals Park
The James Madison University Student Chapter of the Profession-al 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 begin-ning of this semester. PCMA is open to any and all majors, but the current membership is primarily Hospitality and Sport & Rec-reation 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 ac-tively involved with our local chapter in the DC area.
Events from the Fall semester included: participation in Harrison-burg’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 [email protected] or “like” us on Facebook at JMU PCMA. Questions can also be directed to PCMA’s advisor, Theresa Lind ([email protected]).
Fall 2014 Page 12
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.
A Salute to our Adjunct Faculty
As the School of Hospitality, Sport, & Recreation Management continues to grow, we could not offer the entire se-
lection 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!
Keala Mason [email protected]
HM/SRM 202
Steve Bobbitt [email protected]
SRM 333
Devon Howard [email protected]
SRM 333
Rick Larsen [email protected]
KIN 580
Louis Nagy [email protected]
HM/SRM 203
Stephen Pugh [email protected]
SRM 435
Dr. Brad Roof [email protected]
HM 414
Kevin Warner [email protected]
SRM 434
Page 13 Fall 2014
Advising Information
Career & Academic Planning 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 fre-quently asked advising questions, policy information, dates, deadlines and more.
♦ 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 sched-ule an appointment, visit shsrmadvis-ing.acuityscheduling.com, or click the link on the advising website.
♦ 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.
Sara Hodges
SHSRM Academic Advisor
New Faculty and Staff
Fall 2014 Page 14
Dr. Mikihiro Sato
Assistant Professor
Coleen Jetton
Administrative Assistant
James Madison University School of Hospitality, Sport &
Recreation Management 261 Bluestone Drive, MSC 2305
Godwin, Room 357 Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Colleen was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She is a Dallas Cow-
boys 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.
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!”
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
Fall 2014 Page 15
Fall 2014 Graduate Assistants
Thomas Jamison
Calvin Chung
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
NY Int’l Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Show
Page 16 Fall 2014
Thanks to funds provided by the HM Advisory Board and Le Gourmet,
faculty selected seven applications from students who served as ambassa-
dors 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.
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 Ho-
tel Executives and Alums with a tour of the back and front of the house of the Loews Regency Hotel, New York City.
Madeleine San
“I really enjoyed the NY Show experience because it gave me insight on how I may have to purchase equipment in the future. Si“I really enjoyed the NY Show experience because it gave me insight on how I may have to purchase equipment in the future. Sincence I want I want to someday open my own food establishment, it was awesome to see all of the new innovations in cooking technologies and kitchto someday open my own food establishment, it was awesome to see all of the new innovations in cooking technologies and kitchen en design. 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 reIt really inspired me to start thinking about the lay out of my own kitchen and what equipment I will use. In addition, it reallally helped me y helped me
develop a confidence in networking and approaching industry professionals.” develop a confidence in networking and approaching industry professionals.” -- Samantha Taylor Samantha Taylor
“This trip exposed me to opportunities that “This trip exposed me to opportunities that I would have never had if I hadn't attended. I would have never had if I hadn't attended. From touring the Marquis to talking to pro-From touring the Marquis to talking to pro-fessionals at the hotel show, I was able to fessionals at the hotel show, I was able to
learn more about the industry.” learn more about the industry.”
-- Madeleine SandridgeMadeleine Sandridge
(Left): HM selected Ambassadors’
were (in alphabetic order): Samantha
Taylor, Madeleine Sandridge, Taylor
Walton, Katie Schwartz, Katie Hoer,
Keri L. Cunnane and Kristen Gratton.
Fall 2014 Page 17
Inside and Outside the Classroom
Massanutten Resort Site Visit
Students in SRM 337: Programming and Assessment visited Massanutten Resort to learn about programming.
Students hear from Jeff Reid about
programming at Massanutten Resort. JMU student Cody Zeman poses with
resort employee, Chal Etua.
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.
Inside and Outside the Classroom (cont. from p.17)
Fall 2014 Page 18
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 expedi-
tion sponsored by the National Outdoor Leadership School. Guy DeBrun,
UREC's Assistant Director for Adventure, was also in class to speak to stu-
dents about Leadership and De-
cision Making. During their
presentation, Tyree gave an in-
teresting 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/
Inside and Outside the Classroom (cont. from p.18)
Fall 2014 Page 19
HM 16th Annual Senior Send-Off
The 16th Annual
Senior Send Off
took place at
Bridgeforth Sta-
dium on April
13, 2014. After
opening remarks
by Dr. Michael
O’Fallon, Mrs.
Theresa Lind and
Dr. Stephanie Bae
were recognized as
the newest HM faculty members. The ceremony was
complemented with faculty remarks along with food
and beverage service.
Leadership Renewal
Holly Wade, Coordinator of UREC Group Fitness
& Wellness, presents a relaxation and renewal
session to HM/SRM 202: Leadership students.
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
Above (from left): Nicole Carter-Zimmer,
Elizabeth Palmer, Jordan Schwartzbach,
Megan McConnell, Jina Hontz, Andya
Tellez-Valverde.
Fall 2014 Page 20
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.
,
Ms. Ronisha Godwin Hyatt
Fall 2014 Recruiters
Mr. Perry Fridley
Best Western &
Days Inn Waynesboro
Ms. Meagan Tosh
Great American Restaurants
Mr. Gary Walton
Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center
Ms. Mary Ostman
J. Alexanders Restaurants
Ms. Jeni Mills
Ecolab Campus Talent Acquisition
With HM Senior Andrew Keys
Hyatt Student Ambassadors
brought some goodies
along for HM students
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 con-
tact Ms. Colleen Jetton if you
would like to recruit on cam-
pus. Colleen’s email is:
Study Abroad in Ireland: Summer 2014
Fall 2014 Page 21
“..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 Ath-
letic 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 Done-
gal. A day was even spent learning, and playing, Hurling and Gael-
ic Football. Our JMU students are now the undefeated U.S. Hurling Champions, thus defeating students from Cin-
cinnati 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.
Fall 2014 Page 22
Study Abroad in Brazil: Summer 2015
Fall 2014 Page 23
Study Abroad in Brazil: Summer 2015
SRM Fall 2014 Practicums & Internships
Fall 2014 Page 24
SRM 282 Practicums:
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
SRM 482 Internships:
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
SRM Summer 2014 Practicums (cont. from p. 24)
Fall 2014 Page 25
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)
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
Luke Drayer, Philadelphia Phillies
Matt Dumblauskas, Dasdak, Inc.
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
Brandon Lee, JMU Duke Club
SRM Summer 2014 Internships (cont. from p. 25)
Fall 2014 Page 26
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.
SHSRM Enrollment Numbers & 2014 Commencement
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247 262 266
892
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
Freshman Sophomore Junior BS Senior Total
School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management
Fall 2014 Student Enrollment
School of Hospitality, Sport and
Recreation Management
695 720 773 848 926 892
3962
Fall 2011 -
October 20,
2011
Spring 2012 -
February 21,
2013
Spring 2013 -
March 15, 2013
Fall 2013 -
October 24,
2013
Spring 2014 -
March 31, 2014
Fall 2014 -
October 29,
2014
Total
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
Total Student Enrollment by Major
Fall 2011 - 2014
Hospital ity Management
Sport and Recreation Management
School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation
Management
SHSRM Enrollment numbers continue to grow.
SHSRM and COB undergraduate and graduate
commencement ceremonies took place at the Con-
vocation Center and at Bridgeforth Stadium re-
spectively on May 9-10, 2014. SHSRM awarded
213 diplomas in the Spring and Summer of 2014.
Photos Credit: JMU University Marketing
Photography Department
Meet the Spring 2015 Theme Banquets
Fall 2014 Page 28
Team Name, Theme and Website Event Date and Time Team Members
Burruss: Pan Am - Come fly with us January 24, 2015 1:00 p.m.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.Caririe Ziegengeist, Ling Ling Xu, Wil Russell, Melissa
Lippe, Drew Nasholds, Brian Devlin
Website: http://sites.jmu.edu/spotswoodfa14/
Current Faculty Scholarship
Fall 2014 Page 29
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: Ex-
ploring 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 longi-
tudinal study. Journal of Sport Management.
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). Intercolle-
giate Athletic Administration. Human Kinetics.
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 Re-
sources, Virginia Recreation and Park Society, Hot Springs, VA.
Foucar-Szocki, R. F. & Marrin, N.D. (2014, August), Inclusion versus Accessibility, A Workshop, ICHRIE Con-
ference, 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 Edu-cators, "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).
Conference Presentations
Book Chapters
Napa & Sonoma Wine & Culture Course
Fall 2014 Page 30
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 Californi-
an wine, but also about sustainability and tourism.
Students also come away with a better understand-
ing 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 strate-
gies. Students also experience the culture of the
Napa and Sonoma family. The trip culminates with
a night in San Francisco where the students can en-
joy all the beautiful city has to offer.
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 direc-
tor. Look out for an information session which will be or-
ganized during spring’14 semester and if you have any
questions please contact Mrs. Tassie Pippert
([email protected]) or Dr. Reg Foucar-Szocki
Emotionally Intelligent Teams Presentation
Sport and Recreation Leadership grad-
uate students, Sarah Sheppard and
Heather Gately, presented a workshop
on Emotionally Intelligent Teams at
the NIRSA Region II Annual Confer-
ence on October 10, 2014. Heather
and Sarah also facilitated their confer-
ence presentation to two sections of
the HM/ SRM Foundations Leadership
class on October 24, 2014. Heather
and Sarah also facilitated their confer-
ence presentation to two sections of
HM SRM Foundations Leadership
class on October 24, 2014.
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.
SRL Graduate Students, left to right: Sarah Sheppard,
Amanda Marie, Maggie Jane Lajza, Shannon Tumelty,
Heather Gately, and Mary Catherine Sowder.
Heather Gately and Shannon Sheppard.
(Above): Students cooking hors d'oeuvres at the Cakebread Cellars.
Meet the newest and cutest Dukes
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
Fall 2014 Page 31
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
The SHSRM family continues to grow with the
addition of these beautiful babies!
Fall 2014 Page 32
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 An-
nual Le Gourmet event at the Westfield’s Marriott in
Chantilly, Virginia. Approximately 150 guests joined
in on this special occasion. At Le Gourmet, the Hospi-
tality Management program celebrated its 40th year of
“Hospitality Excellence” in education and its 25th year
of Themed Events. A number of individuals were giv-
en one of our annual awards. Kristen Gratton and Han-
nah 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
(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 Col-
lege of Business and the current Executive Vice President of AACSB), Mr. G.J. Hart (President and CEO of Cali-
fornia Pizza Kitchen), and Ms. Amy McPherson (President and Managing Director of Europe for Marriott Interna-
tional 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.
Above: HM students pose for a photo prior to serving dinner.
More event photos: Click here
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Notice the Difference? Office space is at a premium as we continue to welcome new faculty. During the summer, the Godwin 3rd floor stu-
dent 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.
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 viti-
culture 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
Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)
Above: Mrs. Tassie Pippert poses with students
working on the CSW certification.
Fall 2014 Page 34
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 recipi-
ent of the 2014 NIRSA William N. Wasson Student Leadership and Academic
Award. This award recognizes top undergraduate and graduate students who are par-
ticipants of and/or employed by the Department of Recreational Sports. The award
gives NIRSA an opportunity to honor outstanding student leaders who are active par-
ticipants, employees, and/or volunteers at their institution. This award will be pre-
sented at the Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee during the Student Member
Connection Meeting.
Fall 2014 Page 35
Thank you Distinguished Guest Speakers
Date of Visit: September 4 Name: Kate Scott Company: Club Manager’s Association of America
Date of Visit: September 5 Name: Trey Mauck Company: Integrated Insurance Company
Date of Visit: September 18 Name: Rita Wilson Company: ARAMARK
Date of Visit: September 23 Name: Joe Krenn, Brandon Johnson, Rebecca Wyskiel Company: Farmington Country Club
Date of Visit: September 30 Name: Cora Walker Company: ARAMARK
Date of Visit: October 2 Name: Nick Daly (Alumnus) Company: Washington Redskins
Date of Visit: October 6 Name: Laurie Miller & Jordyn DeCroes Company: Blue Ridge Community College Recreation Center
Date of Visit: October 6 Name: Perry Fridley
Company: Best Western & Days Inn – Waynesboro
Date of Visit: October 7 Name: Peter Lovelace (Alumnus) Company: Atlanta Athletic Club
Date of Visit: October 7 Name: Donny Wright & Brian Sutton Company Blue Ridge AV and Lighting
Date of Visit: October 9 Name: Bill Shonk, Mike Helms Company: Princess Anne Country Club
Date of Visit: October 14 Name: Patrick Crosson (Alumnus) Company: PCMA
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: October 20 Name: Kathy McQuain Company: Rockingham County Parks and Recreation
Date of Visit: October 22 Name: David Grimm Company: Dir. of Development for the College of Business
Date of Visit: October 24 Name: Maggie McFadden Company: Virginia Commonwealth University
Date of Visit: October 27 Name: Jenni Mills Company: ECOLAB
Date of Visit: October 28 Name: Marlena Grosholz Company: Bozzuto Group
Date of Visit: October 28 Name: Adam Poling Company: ARAMARK
Date of Visit: October 28 & 29 Name: Mary Ostman Company: J. Alexander Restaurants
Date of Visit: October 30 Name: Michael Beardsley Company: Aimbridge Hospitality
Date of Visit: October 30 Name: Chris Haley Company: Country Club of York
Date of Visit: November 4 Name: Seth Lind Company: Harman Construction
Date of Visit: November 11 Name: Jon Vandegrift, Jenny Conrad Company: Shake Shack
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: 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
Congratulations December 2014 Graduates!
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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
Fall 2014 Page 39
Faculty News & Notes
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 ([email protected]) 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 iPara-
digms, LLC. JMU has a contract for usage of this resource. Stu-
dents, 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 op-
tion, 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 technolo-
gy 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 refer-
ences or paraphrases which are not properly rewritten and will help them avoid overused expressions.
• Dr. Michael O'Fallon was named Director of Marketing for the International Council of Hotel, Restaurant, and
Institutional Education (ICHRIE).
• Dr. Julie Wallace Carr was selected to participate in the VA Network Senior Seminar for 2014-2015.
• Dr. Benjamin Carr, Dr. Julie Wallace Carr and Mr. Neil Marrin presented at the Virginia Parks and Recre-
ation Annual Conference on December 6, 2014.
♦ 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.”
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 pic-
tures. LinkedIn announced recently that the professional network now has 300 mil-
lion members around the world!
Above: Mr. Brian Cockburn
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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 So-lutions 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.
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 sta-dium. 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 in-terpersonal skills. In particular the hands on projects had very real world applica-tions. It was not until I started working in sales that I realized I grew those skills
through projects in our major.
Cole Gettis, SRM 13’
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Contact Us:
Emeka Anaza [email protected]
Stephanie Bae [email protected]
Miguel Baltazar
Alyssa Bosley [email protected]
Ben Carr
Danny Choi [email protected]
Reg Foucar-Szocki [email protected]
Angela Hayslett
Gary Juhan [email protected]
Theresa Lind
Neil Marrin [email protected]
Joshua Pate [email protected]
Tassie Pippert [email protected]
Mikihiro Sato
Dave Shonk [email protected]
Julie Wallace Carr [email protected]
Newsletter Editors Miguel Baltazar Alyssa Bosley Tom Jamison Dave Shonk
Director, SHSRM Michael O’Fallon
540-568-5168 [email protected]
Colleen Jetton SHSRM Admin Assistant
540-568-3051 [email protected]
Faculty News & Notes cont.
Dr. Reg Foucar-Szocki was a recent recip-
ient of the Meek Award. The Meek
Award is the highest honor bestowed by
ICHRIE. It is named for Howard B.
Meek, who established hospitality educa-
tion 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 life-
time contributions and outstanding service
both to hospitality education and to Interna-
tional CHRIE. This award serves as a living
memorial to the late Howard B. Meek, a pio-
neer in American hospitality education, the
first dean of the School of Hotel Administra-
tion 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
♦ Outstanding continuous service to both
hospitality education and to ICHRIE for
over at least two decades (a minimum of
20 years)
♦ Candidate must have a meaningful lead-
ership role in ICHRIE but it is not neces-
sary to have served as a member of the
Board of the Directors
♦ An ICHRIE member may receive this
award only once
What a life time cordon bleu!
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