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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

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

Fall 2014

New on campus? The One Book is for you!

Directors Message cont. from p.1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:

[email protected].

Study Abroad in Ireland: Summer 2014

Fall 2014

“..it was an amazing experience getting to learn about this different culture

in which sport plays such a large role”

—Madison Westmoreland, Student

“My study abroad trip to Ireland with JMU was life changing and feels like

a dream. I have made so many amazing lifelong friends because of this trip”.

—Danielle Schindler, Student

“…learning to play Gaelic Hurling and Gaelic Football and interacting with

actual players was the highlight of my trip. Sports are my passion and being

able to go to another country and learn how sports are run and to see a completely different culture within sport

was an amazing opportunity. Ireland was something that I will never forget”

—Sean Wheeler, Student

Above are just a few of the quotes from the fourteen SRM and 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

Study Abroad in Brazil: Summer 2015

SRM Fall 2014 Practicums & Internships

Fall 2014

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

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

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

Fall 2014

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Fall 2014 Student Enrollment

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695 720 773 848 926 892

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October 20,

2011

Spring 2012 -

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2013

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2013

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Sport and Recreation Management

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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

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

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

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

([email protected]).

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

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

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

Fall 2014

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

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

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

Fall 2014

HM & SRM Students...Here is some advice from the faculty

University Marketing Photo

Fall 2014

Advice from the SHSRM faculty continued from p. 36

Congratulations December 2014 Graduates!

Fall 2014

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

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!

LinkedIn

Above: Mr. Brian Cockburn

Fall 2014

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’

Fall 2014

Contact Us:

Emeka Anaza [email protected]

Stephanie Bae [email protected]

Miguel Baltazar

[email protected]

Alyssa Bosley [email protected]

Ben Carr

[email protected]

Danny Choi [email protected]

Reg Foucar-Szocki [email protected]

Angela Hayslett

[email protected]

Gary Juhan [email protected]

Theresa Lind

[email protected]

Neil Marrin [email protected]

Joshua Pate [email protected]

Tassie Pippert [email protected]

Mikihiro Sato

[email protected]

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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