NENA Rise & Grind
Fall 2025 Dates To Be Announced
Once the fall semester kicks off, we'll be back with another great round of Rise & Grind professional development webinars.
Rise & Grind Recordings
Rise & Grind 2.21.25
AI: 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.
Presented by: Dr. Faye Hao and Dr. Markus Schuckert
Rise & Grind 11.22.24
Qualitative Horizons: Confronting Dangerous Misconceptions
Becoming a qualitative inquirer requires courage, especially in today’s metrified, neoliberal, businessified academy.
Presented by: Kai-Sean Lee
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
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
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
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
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
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