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John L. Crompton
University Distinguished Professor and Associate Department Head of Undergraduate Programs
Jenna Kurten
Assistant Dean for Student Success and Visiting Instructional Assistant Professor
James Petrick
Professor and Associate Department Head for Research
Scott Shafer
Professor and Executive Director of Campus and Community Enrichment
Xiaolong Shao
Assistant Professor
Focus: Consumer Sustainable Behaviors, Pet-Friendly Foodservice and Innovative Food Products
Babak Taheri
Professor and Associate Department Head of Graduate Programs
Mei Fung "Candy" Tang
Instructional Associate Professor
Focus: Dr. Mei Fung (Candy) Tang joined the Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism in 2022 as an Instructional Associate Professor. She is first generation college student as well as first generation faculty.
Stacy Tomas
Instructional Assistant Professor
Focus: Rural Tourism, Hospitality and Customer Service Training



















