Ning-Kuang Chuang, Ph.D

Area: FLA

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I have a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from Purdue University, a Master's degree in Foodservice and Food Studies from New York University, and a Doctoral degree in Hospitality Administration from Texas Tech University. Prior to beginning my doctoral study, I was employed at the Southern Taiwan University of Technology and Chung-Hwa University as an instructor and program coordinator in the Hospitality and Tourism Management Department. After completing my master's degree, I was employed at the Windows on the World at the World Trade Center in New York City where I handled cost control, purchasing, and inventory control of food and beverage items. When I returned to Taiwan, I was employed as an opening team member and executive assistant by the Hotel Royal Hsinchu, a five star international hotel. My general area of research inquiry is organizational behavior in the hospitality industry and hospitality education. Specifically, I am studying career and professional development for both hospitality students and professionals. I also had been involved in research projects focused on website evaluation, service marketing, and distance learning.

Rob Heiman

Area: FLA

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I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel and Restaurant management, with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 1972. Continuing my education was a high priority, while retaining industry positions in the management of food and beverage operations, as well as food sales and distribution, and hotel sales operations. I completed my business education state certification at Cleveland State University. While teaching classes at Cuyahoga Community College, I commenced pursuit of my Master Degree at the University of Akron. I also held the position of instructor in the Hospitality Management program at the University of Akron where I completed my Master of Business Administration-Marketing. In 1983, I began my tenure-track position at Kent State in the Hospitality Management academic program. My research interests and teaching focuses have been in the area of industry/academic relationships, and the integration of theoretical applications they relate to operations in the Hospitality industry.

Mr. Edward Hoegler

Area: FLA

Ed was born in Northeast Ohio where he went to high school and worked as a banquet chef for a very successful local catering company. Upon graduation he moved to Rhode Island to attend Johnson & Wales University. While attending Johnson and Wales University he received degrees in Culinary Arts, Food Service Education and a master’s degree (MS) in Computer Education. All while working in the Teaching Assistant, Fellowship and Management Development scholarship programs. Since graduation Ed has worked in the Hospitality Industry as a General Manager in the Healthcare, Hotel, Restaurant and Country Clubs operations. Ed joined Kent State University in January 2008 and lives in Medina with his wife Tammy and two children, Ashley and Eddie, Jr.

Swathi Ravichandran

Area: FLA

vita [pdf] | http://www.ehhs.kent.edu/hm

Swathi Ravichandran received an MBA in Marketing in 2002 and a PhD in Foodservice and Lodging Management in 2005 from Iowa State University. She joined Kent State University in Fall 2005 as an Assistant Professor in Hospitality Management. She teaches a variety of courses at Kent State University (KSU) including Hospitality Meetings Management, Strategic Lodging Management, Human Resources Management and Marketing in the Hospitality Industry, and Legal Issues in the Hospitality Industry. She started the KSU chapter of Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) in the Hospitality Management program and serves as faculty advisor for a group of dedicated, passionate, hard working students interested in pursuing a career in the meeting and event planning industry. Her research has been published in prestigious peer-reviewed journals such as Journal of Foodservice Business Research, International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, Journal of Travel and Tourism Research, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education, and Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism.

Barbara Scheule

Area: FLA

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Doctoral and Master of Science degrees were completed at Kansas State University in Hospitality Management & Institutional Food Service Management. A dietetic internship was completed at the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center. The Bachelor of Science degree was completed at the University of Nebraska with dual majors in (1) Human Nutrition and Foodservice Management and (2) Education and Family Resources. Prior to joining the Kent State University faculty, was a manager for 16 years in a University Dining Services known for "from scratch" food preparation and award winning special events and menus. Is the faculty advisor for the Student Chapter of Club Managers Association of America and teach classes on food production and food science, foodservice management, hospitality service quality, and private club management. My research interests include food safety education, management of quality and consumer satisfaction, effectiveness of employee development programs, school foodservice management, and educational issues related to hospitality education.