Astra Schedule: Our new room reservation system

**from Patti Goff ** We are very excited to have this new room scheduling tool. Please be sure to look at the instructions before making any requests. I am currently in the process of moving the requests that have been made in Outlook to Astra Schedule. When I have completed that, I will ask you…

Young Hoon “Hunter” Kim joins the School of Business as HTMT Chair

Young Hoon “Hunter” Kim, Ph.D., has been named the College of Charleston’s new department chair and professor of hospitality and tourism management. He joins the college officially on July 1. Kim has more than 10 years of industry and 20 years of higher education experience in tourism, hotel administration and hospitality management. Over the past…

Summer Reading

Last week, Christine and I took a trip out west with some friends. It was good to get away and spend time in nature. Amazing what a hike in the woods can do for the soul. It was also good to be a bit more intentional and catch up on some reading. We all need…

Travel Policies and Waivers

It’s summertime! Many of you are traveling now, and some of you are already planning fall programing and trips with students. Did you know you should complete paperwork for travel to take students off campus… even if it’s just a walking trip near campus? Otherwise, the College is in no way responsible for the trip,…

Summer Productivity (EMBA Update)

As my earlier post mentioned, despite what some outside academia might think, we are not on summer “vacation.” A lot happens over our “breaks.” For example, our EMBA proposal cleared significant hurdles recently. The BOT approved the program proposal on April 20th, then the proposal was approved by the CHE ACAP committee on June 8th,…

Dr. Bob Frash honored by local professional organization

As many of you know, our colleague Dr. Bob Frash retires at the end of this month. This week, the Lowcountry Hospitality Association Board of Directors hosted a reception, where they honored Dr. Bob Frash in preparation for his retirement later this month. Dr. Frash is a Professor and is currently serving as the Chair…

Office of Tourism Analysis 2022-23 Annual Report

The Office of Tourism Analysis operates as a unit of the College of Charleston’s Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management and is counseled and advised by industry and community leaders charged with proposing the office’s research priorities. The Office collaborates mainly with the Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau to implement a series of competitiveness research and…

The Website is Getting a Makeover!

For a while, there have been talks about the website going through a redesign. I am happy to share that it is finally happening (see new web templates above)! The go-live date is mid-December, and we need to prepare. I am the SB point of contact to help guide us through the process. Here are…

We’re Hiring! Academic Success Advisor

The Student Success Center invites applicants for its academic success advisor position. Please share the job posting with your networks!

New Publication on #SocialMediaWellness

** by Kelley Cours Anderson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Marketing ** I am excited to share a recent article that my co-authors and I published in the Journal of Consumer Behaviour, entitled “#SocialMediaWellness: Exploring a research agenda and conceptualization for healthy social media consumption.” My co-authors and I are passionate about understanding how consumers find…

Embracing the Ted Lasso Spirit

Today, let’s tap into the spirit of Ted Lasso. If you haven’t watched the series, it quickly became one of my all-time favorites and the last episode just aired. So, with a little help from ChatGPT, I’d like to offer some thoughts on a character who has warmed our hearts and inspired millions. As we…

Josette Pelzer Appointed Faculty Fellow by Academic Affairs

Effective June 1, 2023, Josette Pelzer, assistant professor of accounting for the Department of Accounting and Business Law, will serve as a faculty fellow in the Office of the Provost. During her one-year renewable appointment, she will lead and collaborate on various projects that fall under Academic Affairs. Pelzer was selected alongside Kate Owens, associate…

Center for Public Choice and Market Process 22-23 Annual Report

It’s annual report season! First up is the Center for Public Choice and Market Process. The Center is pleased to share the achievements of this academic year in its 2022-2023 Annual Report. Enjoy the highlights of this memorable and rewarding year through the pages of CPM’s 2022-2023 Annual Report.

Welcoming New Staff: Cathy Ficzner

The School of Business welcomes Cathy Ficzner as the new MBA Operations Manager. Cathy will perform logistical coordination, admissions, and marketing duties related to the MBA program. In addition, she will work with the Executive Director of Continuing & Professional Education to coordinate continuing education operations. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management…

Request for Fulbright and Sponsored Programs Information

** from Rene Dentiste Mueller, PhD ** The GBRC would like to add a webpage that highlights recipients or sponsors of the Fulbright and other Sponsored Programs. I don’t think we have a comprehensive list of participants. I know that we have had several faculty members participate in the Fulbright program as either a participant…

Summer Tasks

Every time I see this Ph.D. comic, I can’t help but smile. A picture paints a thousand words, and these two frames explain a lot. Summer is different in academia. Not everyone understands what happens over the summer, but you sure do. Academia never stops. Sure, we try to catch up from the busyness of…

Welcoming New Staff: Drew Newton

The School of Business welcomes Drew Newton to the Student Success Center as the Associate Director of Academic Advising Services. Drew has led 4 institution-wide new initiatives that enhanced academic advising, improved advising technologies, expanded access, and reaffirmed the importance of diversity and inclusion. He has served as a K-12 teacher, a UNIV 101 first-year…

AACSB 2024

Summer is a busy time of year for the leadership team. This summer is jam-packed as we prepare for our “year of record” for our upcoming Fall 2024 AACSB Peer Review Visit. We will use data from the forthcoming academic year in our report. I’ve always said that if we were to build a world-class…

Be a part of The Conversation

From Ron Menchaca, Vice President of Communications I’m writing to ask for your participation in a new strategic initiative intended to highlight the academic expertise of our faculty and to increase national visibility for the College and its programs. In January 2023, the College began a one-year pilot membership with the non-profit news organization The…

Office of Tourism Analysis releases annual estimated economic impact of tourism report

** by Melinda Patience, Research Coordinator, Office of Tourism Analysis ** On Friday, May 19, Daniel Guttentag presented the Office of Tourism Analysis’ (OTA) annual estimated economic impact of tourism report to Explore Charleston and many local media outlets. This report details the estimated visitor volume and economic impact along with hotel performance, attraction attendance,…