Faculty

Our faculty members have broad experience in hotel administration, food service management, and tourism - both in practical applications and in research theory.

All H&T courses are taught by full-time faculty members who devote themselves to excellence in teaching and mentoring. The Accreditation Commission found, "There is abundant evidence that guidance and counseling opportunities are provided for students. "Because all faculty are involved with student advisement, we are able to have one-on-one conference with students. The time is used to assess the student's current academic status, personal feelings about course work, college life, general health, and well being. The faculty members also provide direction with course selection, suggest career possibilities, and establish a relationship of confidentiality, trust, and mentorship with the student.

Hea-Ran Ashraf, PhD
Dr. Ashraf is a Professor of Hospitality and Tourism and has organized the food safety training program funded by the Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research and utilized by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

T.C. Girard, MS
Mr. Girard is an Associate Professor of Hospitality and Tourism. He has degrees in hospitality management and rural and regional tourism development and has conducted training sessions in the Midwest.

Trish Welch, PhD
Dr. Welch is the coordinator and Professor of Hospitality and Tourism. She was the 1995-96 president of the Illinois Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education.

Kungmi Kim , PhD
Dr. Kim is an Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism.

Staff

Ruth Cook