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School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management Godwin Hall, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
SHSRM Digest
SHSRM… Your Link to the Industry
Lifetime Achievement……... 1, 12
Alum/Student Spotlight……. 2
Student Organizations…….. 2-4
Advising Information……… 5
In the Classroom…………… 9-11
Napa Wine and Culture……. 10
Theme Dinners ……………. 11
Study Abroad………………. 8
New Faculty Profiles………. 6-7
Fall 2012, Vol. 5, Issue 1
Students, although we know you don’t want to hear it, sometime soon you will be graduating from JMU with a degree from the School of
Hospitality, Sport & Recreation Management (SHSRM). Seeking the
perfect internship and the ideal first job is daunting, but because you
have selected SHSRM you will be walking into these opportunities on the shoulders of giants. You will be joining a distinguished group of
alumni who are not only very proud of their degree from JMU, but also
want to give back to you. As you peruse the newsletter, you may no-tice a number of these alumni speaking in various classes across both
curriculums. Increasingly, alumni are hiring JMU graduates from our
program. For example, the Washington Redskins currently employ a number of graduates in both disciplines.
We encourage you to stay in touch with current faculty and to network
with alumni through LinkedIn and other social media sites. Network-ing is such a powerful tool as you never know how one connection may
lead to another. Both programs within the SHSRM offer a number of net-
working opportunities at industry conferences. For example, SHSRM stu-dents have attended or will be attending conferences such as the Sport Industry Networking Conference (SINC), Club Man-
agers Association of America (CMAA) Student Conference, NCAA Conference, TEAMS Conference, National Intramural
Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) Conference, Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Confer-ence, National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) Conference and others.
Dr. Reg Foucar-Szocki was recently named the winner of the 2012 Lifetime
Academic Achievement Award by the Michigan State University School of
Hospitality. He was recognized for his total body of accomplishments, includ-
ing classroom work, professional development activities, and volunteer out-
reach in the community. His wife, Diane, who teaches in the JMU College of
Education, and mother, Theresa Szocki, attended the celebration, which was
held on Aug. 2 during the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Insti-
tutional Education Conference in Providence, RI.
- Continued on p. 12 -
Lifetime Academic Achievement Award
Congratulations Dr. Reginald Foucar-Szocki!
Nick Daly (SRM ‘12) with the Washington
Redskins speaks in a SHSRM class
Fall 2012
SRM Alumni Spotlight
Nicki Averso
Nicki Averso (SRM ‘10) is
the newest member of the
Event Presentation Team for
the Minnesota Timber-
wolves and Lynx. Averso
heads to Minnesota after
having previously served in
the same capacity with the
Kansas City Royals.
Page 2
HM Alumni Spotlight
JMU ALUMNUS, FORMER JMU FOOTBALL PLAYER
& INTERNATIONAL CHEF VISITS JMU!
Join a SHSRM student organization today!
Professional Convention Management Association
Contact: Michelle Moulden
Faculty Advisor: Tassie Pippert
The National Society of Minorities in Hospitality
Contact: Jacquelyn Wheeler
Faculty Advisor: Miguel Baltazar
Sport and Leisure Association of Madison
Contact: Chris Walker [email protected]
Faculty Advisor: Ben Carr
In 1984, Chef Rodney (JMU ‘09) received a football scholar-
ship to James Madison University where he achieved a bache-
lors degree in Hospitality. Rodney set a JMU football single
game record of 266 all-purpose yards, averaged 21.5 yards per
reception and 26.9 yards per kick return for the season, all
while carrying the football like a loaf of bread.
Rodney went on and refined his culinary skills at the award
winning La Fourchette Restaurant in Wayne, Pennsylvania.
La Fourchette was voted one of Gourmet Magazine’s top five
tables in the Philadelphia area from 1995-97. Rodney then
joined the Ritz Carlton Philadelphia team from 1997-1999.
Rodney joined the Paris-based Hotel Sofitel Philadelphia as
the first Chef de Cuisine (Restaurant Chef) of Chez Colette
before its May 2000 opening.
Chef Rodney also opened award winning Chez Gabrielle in
New York City and Le Architeche in Chicago during his ten-
ure with the Sofitel. “The Color of Food” is Rodney’s passion
and you can learn more about The Color of Food by visiting
their website at http://thecoloroffood.com. This October, Rod-
ney met with students from the HM/SRM 201 Foundation
courses!
CMAA — Club Managers Association of America
Page 3 Fall 2012
Student Organizations
NSMH — National Society of Minorities in Hospitality
JMU NSMH is ready to make a difference in our members’ lives. After a wonderful summer filled with internships
and jobs in multiple facets of the hospitality industry, we hope to use our experiences and connections to further the
impact we can make on our members, for their present and future.
The National Society of Minorities in Hospitality is looking forward to attending the 24th National Conference, which is being
held in Orlando, Florida from February 21-24, 2013. We look forward to exploring the diverse set of interests our members
have by visiting and learning from facilities nearby.
Through social events, we will build bonds and friendships to promote an energetic and comfortable culture that will foster per-
sonal and professional growth. If you have an interest in NSMH, whether in terms of becoming a member, or coming to speak
and share experiences, we would love to hear from you! Club e-mail: [email protected]
JMU’s CMAA returns this Fall following a busy summer season. Our president, Me-
gan Crosby, was an intern at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Maryland. She
and member, Rachel Berry, volunteered at the Professional CMAA Virginia’s Chap-
ter’s Annual Golf Tournament in August. The professional chapter rewards this service with a donation
to the student chapter. Some events that the chapter is executing this year include a City Club Tour to
Cosmos Club, Sulgrave Club, and the University Club on October 13. This club tour highlights three of
the finest clubs in the Washington D.C. area.
We are planning an internship fair during the spring semester and monthly chapter meetings to enhance
our membership. CMAA is dedicated towards the professional development of its members in and out of
the club industry. If you would like to be involved with the JMU CMAA chapter please email
[email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!
Thanks to Peter Lovelace (HTM, ‘06) who coordinated the trip, and the wonderful professionals of the CMAA National Chap-
ter, our JMU CMAA Student Chapter (along with our Club and Resorts Class students) toured the Cosmos Club, The Univer-
sity Club and Sulgrave Club on Saturday, October 13th. The full day tour included lunch at Cosmos followed by historical and
operational tours of the three clubs. Our students had an amazing day thanks to Peter, David Conroy (University), JMU Alum
Carolyn Rehman (University), Matt Moyer (Sulgrave) and the docents and staff at Cosmos. They learned about the club world
from the experience of a group of outstanding professionals. JMU and our students are grateful to our club hosts for this event.
Rachel Berry (HTM, ’14) CMAA, Chapter Secretary
Club and Resort Class and JMU Student Chapter CMAA Students being hosted for lunch at the Cosmos Club
JMU Hospitality Students at the Sulgrave Club with Matt Moyer of the Sulgrave Club
JMU Students learning about the club in-dustry from David Conroy, General Man-ager of the University Club of DC
PCMA — Professional Convention Management
Members of PCMA are usually interested in hospitality, event/meeting planning, wedding planning, sport manage-
ment, incentive travel programs, sales and marketing, and Convention & Visitors Bureaus. PCMA allows students to meet and network with professionals in the industry. We incorporate guest speakers at various meetings and
have traveled to the annual Capital Chapter Conference held in Washington DC, as well as the National Confer-
ence that will be held in Orlando, Florida this year.
PCMA offers educational programs that include resume-building workshops, etiquette dinners, internship/job search seminars,
the Hospitality Student Conference held in the Spring Semester, and much, much more.
PCMA strives to serve the JMU community as well as reach out to the Harrisonburg community by working concessions for
football games, volunteering for the local SPCA animal shelter, and Volunteering at Our Community Place (OCP). There are so
many opportunities for members to have fun and stay involved by traveling and touring vineyards in the Shenandoah Valley, tak-
ing hiking trips, going pumpkin picking, and attending the School of Hospitality Semi-Formal organized by PCMA members.
This student run organization has been awarded “Student Chapter of the Year” for its dedication and commitment to deliver su-
perior and innovative education, networking opportunities, and experience, as well as promoting the value of their student mem-
bers to the professional convention management community. If you are a student interested in joining, attend PCMA bi-weekly
meetings held in Godwin room 382 on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm! Please contact us by email at [email protected].
SLAM is a student organization with a passion in Sport and Leisure activities. We focus on offering opportunities to network
with past and present members for different career opportunities in sport and recreation. We provide an opportunity for profes-
sional growth, social activities, and to develop lasting relationships.
SLAM also plans social activities to have fun while getting to know the people in your major. At the meetings we bring in
speakers who are professionals in the sport and recreation field to help establish working networks and offer advice. Come join SLAM today, new members are always welcome! If interested, you can contact us at [email protected]. Also follow us on
twitter at @jmuslam.
SLAM — Sport and Leisure Association of Madison
Each semester, several hospitality companies send representatives to the School to recruit students for
permanent and summer employment opportunities. Marriott and Hyatt were on cam-
pus in October 2012 to offer information sessions followed by interviews held the
following day. To be considered for an on campus interview, students posted their resume and applied
online. Only seniors were considered this Fall, but the good news is that they will come back and interview
for internships in Spring 2013. During the JMU Fall Career Fair there were hospitality companies recruiting on campus. The
next JMU Spring Career & Internship Fair will be held February 25, 2013 and we are expecting even more. Thanks to our many
partners in the hospitality industry who sponsor our program through recruiting our students on campus! Thank you to all those
students who have actively participated!
Top hospitality recruiters on campus
Fall 2012 Page 4
SARA’S CORNER
Advising updates from Sara
Hodges, Academic Advisor
and Practicum/Internship
Assistant for SHSRM.
(Email: [email protected])
Reminder to seniors: If you have not submitted your
graduation applications for this May, you need to do so
ASAP!
Reminder to students: It is important to check in. I am
always here to answer your questions!
Page 5 Fall 2012
Advising Information Highlight on the JMU website
About Copyright and its
“Resources and Tools”
If you are doing research, interested in protecting your work
or you have any questions or doubts about Intellectual Proper-
ty, please check the JMU copyright website at www.jmu.edu/
copyright. You can find some helpful information when you
click on the “Resources and Tools” link on left. Professor
Brian Cockburn ([email protected]) is an Associate Pro-
fessor and Head of the Music Library, but also the contact for
copyright and intellectual property instruction and advice for
faculty, administrators and students.
Want to create a QR Code?
Do you want to create your own QR Code?
With the increased usage of smart phones, QR codes are very
trendy and are seen many places, including consumer market
products, personal websites (e.g. LinkedIn profiles) and online
resumes. The phrase “scan for quick web access” can be added
around this code. One of the latest trends is to use these within
resumes, portfolios and even business cards.
If you are interested in creating a QR code (not the old UPC’s
bar codes) for your next poster, flyer, newsletter or business
card, it’s easy. Within this website you can simply type a word
or a website and it will automatically translate into a QR code:
http://createqrcode.appspot.com/
New on JMU Campus?
Are you a freshman who did not have an opportunity to attend
JMU CHOICES, a campus tour, open houses or 1787 Orienta-tion? If so, check out the JMU One Book website and brochure
http://browndigital.bpc.com/publication/?i=106324.
A special thank you to our School Ambassadors Andrew Fer-raro, Jordan Ian Schwartzbach, Brad Burgess and Connor But-
ler for sharing their JMU experiences with prospective stu-
dents at a recent open house.
©
For JMU Library Resources, such as the Library
research databases and the library guides - Hos-
pitality Management (http://guides.lib.jmu.edu/
hospitality) or the Sport & Recreation Manage-
ment (http://guides.lib.jmu.edu/sportrec), the
Business & Management Librarian contact is
Mr. Jason Sokoloff ([email protected]) and he
is located at Carrier Library.
JMU SHSRM Library Resources
The JMU Academic & Career Advisor and
Liaison to Hospitality, Sport and Recreation
Management is Mr. Chris Campbell
([email protected]). Chris is available to
help students with academic planning, the reg-
istration process, and to explore academic
programs and careers. So if you want to pre-
pare for an interview by doing a mock interview, want get your
resume reviewed, or need career counseling, please don’t hesi-
tate to explore the JMU Career & Academic Planning website
resources and schedule an appointment. The Career Fair in the
spring will take place on both February 19th and 20th in the
Festival ballroom!
JMU Academic & Career Advisor and Liaison to SHSRM
New Faculty
Fall 2012 Page 6
Education
♦ Ph.D. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
♦ M.S. Iowa State University
♦ B.S. Sejong University (Seoul, Korea)
Academic/Research Interests ♦ Cultural Diversity
♦ Financial Management
♦ Business Ethics
Courses Taught
♦ Hospitality Finance
♦ Organizational Behavior Applied to the Service Industries
♦ Hotel Internship
♦ Introduction of Hotel Management
♦ Hotel Business Project
Favorite Quote “I do not know what I may appear to the world, , but to myself I
seem to have been only like a boy playing on the sea-shore, and di-
verting myself in now and then finding a smoother pebble or a pretti-
er shell than ordinary, whistle the great ocean of truth lay all undis-
covered before me.” —Isaac Newton
Dr. Danny Choi
Office: Godwin Hall 371
Phone: 540-568-7668
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: JMU, School of
Hospitality, Sport and
Recreation Management, MSC
2305, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Office: Godwin Hall 362 Phone: 540-568-7409
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: JMU, School of Hospitality,
Sport and Recreation Management, MSC 2305, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Dr. Joshua Pate Education ♦ Ph.D. Sport Management, University of Tennessee,
♦ M.S. Communications, University of Tennessee,
♦ B.S. Sport Management, University of Tennessee
Academic/Research Interests
♦ Paralympic Games
♦ Sport Communication
Courses Taught
♦ Sociology & Psychology of SRM
Favorite Movie
Gladiator
Favorite Sports Teams
Tennessee Volunteers, Atlanta Braves
Favorite Food
Barbecue
Fall 2012 Page 7
Office: Godwin Hall 377
Phone: 540-568-4955
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: JMU, School of
Hospitality, Sport and
Recreation Management MSC 2305
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Dr. Angela Flannery
Education
♦ Ph.D. Hospitality Management, Iowa State University
♦ Doctorate Management/Org. Leadership, University of Phoenix
♦ M.S. Administration, Central Michigan University
♦ B.A. Management/Computer Information Systems, Park University
Academic Interests
♦ Human Resource Management
♦ Leadership
♦ Organizational Behavior
♦ Principles of Supervision
Courses Taught
♦ Human Resource Management
♦ Advanced Human Resource Management
♦ Hospitality Law
♦ Critical Thinking
♦ Introduction to University Studies
♦ Principles of Supervision
♦ Computer Basics
♦ Business Communications
♦ Managerial Communications
Favorite Quote “Know your enemy and know yourself and in a thousand battles, a thou-
sand victories" —Sun Tzu
Office: Godwin Hall 367
Phone: 540-568-7667
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: JMU, School of
Hospitality, Sport and Recreation
Management, MSC 2305
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Dr. James Williams
New Faculty
Education
♦ J.D., Law, University of Cincinnati
♦ M.S. Sport and Recreation Leadership, James Madison University
♦ B.A., Major in Broadcast Communication; Minor in Sport Management,
Otterbein University
Academic Interests
♦ Risk Management
♦ Sport Law
Courses Taught
♦ Foundations of Ethics & Law in HSRM
♦ Introduction to Sport & Recreation Management
♦ Management in Sport & Recreation
Favorite Quote
“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude."
— Zig Ziglar
Global Sport Industry Study Abroad
Fall 2012 Page 8
Famous Quips & Quotes
“Life is service. The one who progresses is the one
who gives his fellow human beings a little more, a little
better service."
Source: Ellsworth M. Statler, “A list of the books in the library of hotel Statler,
Detroit, for the use & pleasure of Hotel Statler guests.” Hotel Statler, Detroit
(1917)
If you are interested, please contact Craig Douglass:
Sports Travel Academy
122 Wheatsbury Drive
Cary, NC 27513
Phone: (919) 465-2320 office
(919) 961-2860 mobile
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.sportstravelacademy.com
Fall 2012 Page 9
In The Classroom A JMU Olympian!
Above: Ellen Callahan
Congratulations to Christina
“Corky” Julien (SRM ‘09)
who played on the 2012 Ca-
nadian women’s Olympic
soccer team that won a
Bronze medal during the
Olympic Games in London.
SRM: 334 Guest Speakers
From left to right, Jennifer Nelson, Patrick Gotimer,
Khalil Garriott & Alyssa Truesdale. Khalil Garriott (Website Editor for the NFL Players Association) was a
guest speaker in the Introduction to Sport Media course.
Above: Niki DeSantis, Asst. Commissioner for Creative
Services/Communications with the Colonial Athletic Association, was a guest speaker in the Introduction to
Sport Media course.
Faculty Giving Back Dr Joshua Pate presently
serves on the North Ameri-
can Society for Sport Man-
agement (NASSM) Diversi-
ty Committee. Last summer
he attended the "Disability
sport: A vehicle for social
change?" Conference in
Coventry, England. During
this time, Dr. Pate presented on Lakeshore Foundation's Par-
alympic Training Site and on China's evolution in the Para-
lympic Games. The conference brought together academics
and practitioners in the field of disability sport with the goal
of allowing both sides to work together more efficiently in
the future. Upon returning to JMU, Dr. Pate used online live
broadcasts of the Paralympic Games in the SRM 242 course
to facilitate discussions about who plays sport and the stere-
otypes that may exist.
The HM/SRM201 Foundations courses during the Fall se-
mester featured guest speakers who are professionals repre-senting various industry segments of the industry. These pro-
fessionals shared their career successes (and failures) and
discussed both opportunities and challenges for those enter-
ing the workplace. Learning from these professional is a wonderful opportunity for SHSRM students to begin their
professional network. This semester’s speakers include:
• Chad O’Neil Sr., Director of Global Room Operations from Marriott
• Morris Peltz, from the Staunton Augusta YMCA
• Peter Lovelace (HTM’06), Director of Operations, Be-
thesda Country Club
• Erin Parker, Client Services Coordinator, The Washing-ton Redskins
• Jeff Hill, Cruise Industry Professional
• Chef Rodney, Famed Chef and TV personality
Left: Peter Lovelace (HTM ‘06),
Director of Operations of the Be-thesda Country Club, is a leading
professional in the club industry.
Peter is also a 2005 graduate of our
Hospitality Program and a member of the SHSRM Advisory Board.
Dr. Joshua Pate in England with the Olympic Flame
Page 10 Fall 2012
During the recent Fall Career Fair, Ms. Chelsea Brown from Cvent provided information about careers with her organization. Cvent has hired 23 recent college graduates from James Madison University over the past few years. Many of our JMU alumni
move into senior roles and become Team Leads and Managers of divisions.
During the same week as the Career Fair, Ms. Amy Remmer (Communication Studies, ‘11) spoke to students in the Hotel Oper-ations and Hospitality Technology courses. She currently works as a Product Consultant for Cvent. Amy informed students that
electronic lead management is a huge part of the industry and how imperative it is to learn how to become efficient using these
tools, specifically for those looking to work for a venue. Most importantly, she suggests learning how to move from a face-to-
face selling strategy to an online strategy. It was a great learning experience for our students and several of them had the oppor-
tunity to become Cvent Certified (planner-side focus) .
Company Overview: Cvent (www.cvent.com) is a pre-IPO technol-
ogy company based out of the Washington, DC area, and the
world’s largest event management software firm with 1,100 em-
ployees and 10,000 clients.
Cvent once again on campus
Napa & Sonoma Wine and Culture
JMU Napa 2013 Tentative Calendar of Events
Saturday, May 11 – Fly to San Francisco, CA and arrive in Napa at Homewood Suites
Sunday, May 12 – Depart Homewood Suites for a cooking class at the Culinary Institute of America,
wine tour and tasting at Robert Mondavi Vineyards, free time in St. Helena, dinner at Taylor’s Refresh-er, Target run and an evening in Tassie’s room watching Bottleshock
Monday, May 13 – Travel to Chateau St. Jean in Kenwood, CA for a wine tour and tasting, pick up
lunch at Glen Ellen Market, lunch at the picnic area of Cline Vineyards, tasting at Cline Vineyards, tour
and tasting at Jacuzzi Vineyards, pizza in the hotel, wine and cheese tasting in Tassie’s room
Tuesday, May 14 – Depart for Chateau Montelena for tasting an tour along with lunch hosted by CoB graduate Colleen Chap-
pallet at Chappallet Winery, tour and tasting at Honig Vineyards, dinner at Applebee’s in Napa, chocolate and wine pairing in
Tassie’s room
Wednesday, May 15 – Travel to Anheuser Busch for Master Beer Certification, lunch in St. Helena at Tra Vigne, tour and tast-
ing at Sterling Vineyards, dinner on your own
Thursday, May 16 – Drive to Sonoma for tasting at Buena Vista Winery, lunch on your own at Sonoma Square, tour and tasting
at Sebastiani Winery, tasting at Acacia Vineyards, departing dinner at Carneros Bistro in Sonoma
Friday, May 17 – Final tasting exam, pack up van and leave for San Francisco, photo opportunity above Golden Gate Bridge,
lunch together at Slanted Door and on your own for the remainder of the day and evening
Students enrolled in the HM 419: Napa & Sonoma Wine and Culture
course learn about sustainability and tourism. Students also come away
with a better understanding of viniculture, viticulture and the connections
between the grape, soil and vine. They have the opportunity to meet many
winery owners and managers who discuss operations and marketing strate-
gies. The trip culminates with a night in San Francisco where the students
can enjoy some free time. For a full description of this course please go to
JMU 2013 courses catalogue at the following internet address:
http://www.jmu.edu/catalog/12/cd/course_H.html#HM419
Fall 2012 Theme Dinners
Fall 2012 Page 11
What exactly is a theme dinner?
Students majoring in Hospitality Management have the privilege of putting on an event for friends and family to show off all of the skills they have acquired through their four years at JMU. Each team of six students began planning for their theme dinner in
January 2012. They became managers the day of the event and got to experience and execute the event first hand. These events
serve 100-200 guests with a several thousand dollar budget and employ a staff of 40-50 HTM underclassmen and other volun-
teers. During the Fall semester there were three theme dinners: Wizard of Oz, Triple Crown and Harvest Festival
Lifetime Academic Achievement Award
Fall 2012 Page 12
Contact Us: Want to get in touch with
SHSRM faculty?
Miguel Baltazar
Alyssa Bosley [email protected]
Ben Carr [email protected]
Danny Choi
Angela Flannery
Reg Foucar-Szocki
Larry Ham
Gary Juhan
Neil Marrin [email protected]
Joshua Pate
Tassie Pippert
Dave Shonk
Julie Wallace Carr
James Williams
Newsletter Editors
Miguel Baltazar
Dave Shonk
Deanna Mendelson
Director, SHSRM
Michael O’Fallon 540-568-5168
Erika Mabrey
Senior Support Staff
540-568-3051 [email protected]
Continued from front page..
The School of Hospitality Business’s Alumni Association established its Lifetime Academic Achievement Award in 2008 to honor alumni whose lifetime careers in the academy have had a
lasting and significant impact on hospitality education and those who study and teach it.
Reg has been with JMU since 1989. He served as the HTM Program Director, and as the J.W.
Marriott professor and academic unit head from 1996 through 2005. He currently teaches in the School of Hospitality, Sport, and Recreation Management. Reg recognizes the importance of
spending time in the industry; he has completed 12 summer internships/externships over the past
23 years. He also served as president and chairman of the board for the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education from 1999 to 2001. He is the founding associate edi-
tor of Housteur magazine. He earned his master’s at the State University of College of New York,
and his Ed.D. from Syracuse University.
Reg says, “I am truly honored and humbled to receive this award. Being one of the recipients is
truly a most special time for me, my family, and my colleagues at JMU.” He remembers, “As a
kid growing up in western New York I was blessed to have parents who believed in learning. Via their sacrifice I was able to attend a New England Prep School and then move on to MSU. I
am very proud that my grandfather was in the hospitality business running a bar and grill in my
hometown and one of my uncles had a ‘beer joint.’
“I learned firsthand from my mother, Theresa, what it means to love what you do, and give
back. In her 50+ years of service to churches and missions she has raised millions of dollars via
card parties, festivals, raffles and various ways of generating funds. I am happy to say she was able to take off work to be with us today — she currently works at the deli four or five days a week
back in Silver Creek, New York as a soon-to-be 84-year-old.”
Congratulations, Dr. Foucar-Szocki!
JMU Outreach & Engagement
JMU Outreach & Engagement serves nontraditional students with degree completion, certificate
programs, off-campus degree programs, workforce development and community engagement. The
Adult Degree Program (ADP), provides adults over 23 years old with the opportunity to continue
their education in a program that addresses individualized needs, goals, and time schedules. The
program recognizes that traditional, highly structured four-year degree programs do not always ac-
commodate the educational needs or lifestyles of adults. By design, the Adult Degree Program has
no prescribed curriculum. JMU faculty members help each student create an individualized pro-
gram that incorporates a professional core concentration of at least 30 credit hours and includes all
the elements necessary to earn a bachelor's degree. Recently, we have begun offering modules, or
sets of courses offered online, that students can choose to build their concentration rather than se-
lecting from the overwhelming number of courses available across the university. One of those
modules is in Hospitality Studies, and ADP students are taking the first courses in that module this
semester. HM 211 and HM 330 are being offered this fall semester, and many
students who are just getting started in the program are adding this set of courses
in Hospitality Studies to their program plans. Outreach & Engagement is de-
lighted to be able to offer this exciting, innovative content to these students
thanks to the faculty in Hospitality Management!
