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February Rise & Grind

Join us for an engaging session exploring AI in hospitality and tourism: Academia Meets Industry! Discover how AI is reshaping industry operations, enhancing guest experiences, and driving innovation in business strategies from global perspectives. Learn about its integration in academia for curriculum development to prepare future professionals. Whether you’re an industry expert, educator, or student, this is your chance to stay ahead in the evolving landscape of AI-driven hospitality. Register Now!


Hosts:

Dr. Faye Hao. Prof. Faye Hao received her PhD from PolyU SHTM. She was a visiting scholar at the University of Surrey (2019) and the University of Houston (2021-2022). She considers research a powerful tool to achieve higher goals in life. She is committed to undertaking impactful research in hospitality and tourism by exploring technology innovations, AI and robotic service, Metaverse and AR/VR, and entrepreneurship. In another area of research threshold, she is committed to promoting social justice and humanitarian causes by speaking for the marginalized and disadvantaged groups.


Dr. Markus Schuckert. Markus Schuckert is Professor and Department Chair of Hospitality Management (HMGT) at the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics. His core industry experience is from aviation and tourism on an international level. As an entrepreneur, Markus established a tourism and hospitality related consulting firm for market research, product development and change management in Europe. As a researcher, Markus is specializing in digital marketing, travel technology and strategic management for hospitality and tourism.  Markus is working at the edge of contemporary teaching technology to enhance learning experience, integrating new methods and techniques into courses and seminars on-campus and online. Prior to joining UNH, Markus held academic positions in the U.S., Hong Kong, Switzerland, Austria and Germany.

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Rise & Grind Recordings

Rise & Grind 11.22.24

Qualitative Horizons:  Confronting Dangerous Misconceptions


Becoming a qualitative inquirer requires courage, especially in today’s metrified, neoliberal, businessified academy.


The specific goals of the workshop are to:


  • Confront dangerous misconceptions about qualitative inquiry. 
  • Identify the different qualitative methodologies across the philosophical terrains.
  • Explore how methods differ across qualitative methodologies.
  • Discuss how different qualitative methodologies pursue depth.

Presented by: Kai

Rise & Grind 10.25.24

Research With Undergraduate Students


Discover how undergraduate students can bring fresh energy and innovation to your research projects. Learn strategies to mentor, collaborate, and elevate your work while unlocking your undergraduate students’ potential.  


Presented by:  Dr. Noel Criscione-Naylor, Stockton University and Dr. Daniel Leung, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University





Rise & Grind 4.26.24

The AI Era: Journal Editors Insights on Publication Practices



Rise & Grind 2.22.24

Assessing Student Teams: Strategies Faculty Can Use to Effectively Manage Teams and Grade Teamwork


Presented by Sheryl Kline, PhD.

Deputy Dean and Aramark Chaired Professor, University of Delaware

Rise & Grind 12.1.23

Going Gradeless: Exploring Ungrading as an Assessment Innovation to Enhance Student Outcomes and Equity 


Presented by Laurel McNall, Ph.D.,  Professor of Psychology, SUNY Brockport


Link to Slide Presentation

Rise & Grind 11.10.23

Dissecting the Impact of ChatGPT on Higher Education 


Presented by Godwin-Charles Ogbeide, PhD, MBA and Jangwoo (JJ) Jo, PhD of Metropolitan State University-Denver

Rise & Grind 9.29.23

Student Mental Health - I'm Fine. Everything's Fine: Supporting students in crisis while maintaining healthy boundaries. 


Presented by Melanie Peele, MA, MED, LPC

Rise & Grind 4.14.23

Different Association Models and How Their Annual Conference Fits


Presented by Kristen Malek

Assistant Professor, Event Management Extension Specialist at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Rise & Grind 3.10.23

Industry Insight: E-Sports 101 

Anthony Gaud gives an informative talk on the world of esports! From its humble beginnings in arcades to today's massive online tournaments, we'll explore the rich history of competitive gaming. Discover the incredible growth of esports globally and in the US, the diverse types of games played, and the rise of wagering in this exciting and rapidly-evolving industry


Link to Slide Presentation

Rise & Grind 2.10.23

The Fourth Industrial Revolution: The Impact on the Service Sector, presented by Dr. Anthony Wheeler, Dean of School of Business Administration at Widener University


Link to Slide Presentation

Rise & Grind 12.2.22


Active Learning: Active Learning: Maximize the Classroom Experience, a panel discussion featuring Dr. Ya-Ling Chen, Dr. Noel Criscione-Naylor, and Dr. Jennifer Forney

Rise & Grind 11.18.22


Recognizing and Addressing Microaggressions in the Classroom and Community 


Dr. Jessica Sniatecki, SUNY Brockport


Link to Slide Presentation

Rise & Grind - 10.21.22

Mindfulness in Hospitality: Practices, Teaching, and Research


Dr. Yao-Chin Wang

Assistant Professor 

Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management

University of Florida

Rise & Grind - 9.30.22

The Role Faculty Can Play in Supporting Student Mental Health:  The September Surge  


Jeff Lolli & Angie Corbo, Widener University  

Donna Albano, Stockton University  


Link to Slide Presentation

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