Department of Apparel, Educational Studies, & Hospitality Management

 

Faculty List

Susan W. Arendt, Ph.D., RD
Assistant Professor
9E MacKay Hall
Phone: (515) 294-7575

Teaching:
  • Foodservice Systems Management
  • Human Resource Management

Research:
  • Human resource management in hospitality with emphasis on leadership, supervision, and motivation.
  • Foodservice operations and local food use.
  • Qualitative research methodology and use in hospitality management research.

Publications:
  • Arendt, S., and Fiihr, D. (in press). Catering industry. In Brymer, R. and Hashimoto, K.(eds.) Hospitality and Tourism: An Introduction to the Industry 13th edition. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing.
  • Arendt, S. W., and Sneed, P. J. (in press). Employee motivators for following food safety practices: Pivotal role of supervision. Journal of Food Protection.
  • Ravichandran, S., and Arendt, S. W. (in press). Increasing response rates when surveying hospitality managers for curriculum-related research: Lessons from past studies and interviews with lodging professionals. Journal of Teaching in Travel and Tourism.
  • Achterberg, C.L., and Arendt, S. (2008). Qualitative research methods. In Monsen, E. (ed.) Research: Successful Approaches. Chicago: American Dietetic Association.
  • Arendt, S. W., and Gregoire, M. B. (2008). Reflection by hospitality management students improves leadership practice scores. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education, 20(2),10-15.
  • Arendt, S. W., Ravichandran, S., and Brown, E. (2007). Hospitality and tourism journal matrix. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education, 19(2), 44-50.
  • Arendt, S. W., and Gregoire, M. B. (2006). Are we teaching leadership through group work? Perspectives of hospitality management and dietetics students. Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences, 98(3), 32-38.
  • Arendt, S. W., and Gregoire, M. B. (2005). Dietetics students perceive themselves as leaders and report they demonstrate leadership in a variety of contexts. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 105,1289-1294.
  • Arendt, S.W., and Gregoire, M. B. (2005). Leadership behaviors in hospitality management students. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education,17(4), 20-27.
  • Gregoire, M. B., Wohlsdorf Arendt, S. W., and Strohbehn, C. (2005). Iowa producers’ perceived benefits and obstacles in marketing to local restaurants and institutional foodservice operations. Journal of Extension, 43(1) available online at: http://www.joe.org/joe/2005february/rb1.shtml.
    • Assistant Professor
    Jessica F. Barker, PH. D.
    Assistant Professor
    1052 LeBaron Hall
    Phone: (515) 294-7857

    Teaching:
    • Patternmaking methods: Draping, flat pattern, drafting
    • Computer-aided design
    Research:
    • Functional design
    • Protective clothing
    • Clothing comfort and fit

     

    Industry Experience
    Computer-aided designer/patternmaker, 2000–2001, Neese Industries, Inc., Gonzales, LA Publications and Exhibitions:
  • Black, C., Grise, K., Barker, J., Thomas, B., & Bollinger, S. Apparel honors program builds research skills in undergrads. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 100 (3), 51-55.
  • Barker, J. (2004, November). Woodworker’s daughter. Wearable art exhibited at the annual meeting of the International Textile and Apparel Association, Portland, OR.
  • Barker, J. & Black, C. (2004). Toward the standardization of wear testing for ballistic vests. 4th International Conference on Safety and Protective Fabrics Conference Proceedings, 257-265, Roseville, MN: Industrial Fabrics Association International.
  • Fowler (Barker), J. (2002, August). Repertoire of pleats. Wearable art exhibited at the annual meeting of the International Textile and Apparel Association, New York, NY.

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    Honors and Awards
    Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (University level), Florida State University, 2003
    Hortense Glenn Honor Society, initiated 2004
    Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, initiated 2002
    Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society, initiated 2000
    College of Human Sciences Doctoral Fellowship, Florida State University, 2003-2004
    College of Human Sciences Graduate Scholar Award, Florida State University, 2002
    College of Human Sciences Graduate Scholar Award, Florida State University, 2001
    Human Sciences College Teaching Fellowship, Florida State University, 2001-2002

     

    Current Research Projects:
    My research concentrates on the function and comfort of apparel, particularly the implications clothing has on wearer performance and satisfaction. My investigations of functional clothing include protective task-related clothing and clothing for populations with special needs. Previously, my studies have focused on garment design, fabrication, and comfort, particularly fit, mobility, and thermal acceptability. Current research involves protective clothing for law enforcement, fire fighters, and other first responders. I am also a member of the NC-170 Protective Clothing for Occupational Hazards USDA Multi-state Research Group.
    Assistant Professor
    Robert H. Bosselman, Ph.D. RD
    Professor & Chair
    31 Mackay Hall
    Phone: (515) 294-8550

    Teaching Interests: Hospitality & Tourism

    Research Interests: Hospitality & Tourism Education; Food safety; Policy analysis
    • Currently mentor approximately 40 doctoral students in AESHM
    • Have served on approximately 60 master’s degree committees and 60 doctoral degree committees during career; count one dean and several department chairs as former advisees
    • Have produced numerous publications with advisees, and have brought in approximately $1 million in grant funding
    • Former editor of three different journals, including one as founding editor
    • Currently serve on Editorial Board of leading hospitality journal
    • Have served in administrative roles at four different institutions, supervising numerous faculty and graduate students

    Honors:
    • Howard B. Meek Award, highest honor in hospitality & tourism education, International Council on Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Education, 2008
    • President, International Council on Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Education, 2005-2006
    • Honorary Doctorate in Foodservice, awarded by North American Food Equipment Manufacturers, 2005
    • Member, Board of Directors, Dedman Foundation, Dallas, TX, 2001-2003
    Professor & Chair
    Mary Lynn Damhorst, PH.D.
    Professor
    1068 LeBaron Hall
    Phone: (515) 294-9919

    Teaching:
    • Social/psych/communications aspects of dress and the body
    • Consumer behavior

    Research:
    • Consumer behavior toward dress
    • Non-traditional models in advertising
    • Obesity stereotypes
    • Media and family influences on dress and body image

    Books:
  • Damhorst, M.L., Spillman, K.A., & Michelman, S.O. (Eds.) (2005). The meanings of dress (2nd ed.). New York:Fairchild Publications.

    • Publication Examples:
  • Lennon, S. J., Johnson, K. K P., Damhorst, M. L., Lyons, N., & Jasper, C. R. (in press). Rural consumers’ online shopping for apparel, food, and home furnishings products as a form of outshopping, Clothing and Textiles Research Journal,
  • Kozar, J., & Damhorst, M. L. (2008). Older women’s responses to current fashion models. Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management, 12(3), 338-350.
  • Damhorst, M. L., & Hodges, N. N. (2007). Focus on the future: Introduction to Part I. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 25(4), 279-282.
  • Palan, K., Damhorst, M. L., Ogle, J. P., Hausafus, C., Reitmeyer, C., & Marquis, G. (2007). Early adolescent nutrition and exercise behavior: The role of parental communication quality and style. Forum for Family and Consumer Issues, 12(2). Available at: http://ncsu.edu/ffci
  • Cook, C. C., Martin, P., Yearns, M., & Damhorst, M. L. (2007).Attachment to ‘place’ and coping with losses in changed communities: A paradox for aging adults in rural and small towns. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal. 35, 201-214.
  • Ogle, J. P., & Damhorst, M. L. (2005). Critical reflections on the body and related socio-cultural discourses at the midlife transition: An interpretive study of women's experiences. Journal of Adult Development, 12(1), 1-18.
  • Ogle, J. P., Lee, H. H., & Damhorst, M. L. (2005). Perceptions of body malleability: Linkages with body-related feelings and behaviors among undergraduate women and men. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 34(1), 35-56.
  • Ogle, J.P., & Damhorst, M.L. (2004). Constructing and deconstructing the body malleable through mother-daughter interactions. Sociological Inquiry, 74(2), 180-209.
  • Cosbey, S., Damhorst, M. L., & Farrell-Beck, J. (2003). Diversity of daytime clothing styles as a reflection of women's social role ambivalence from 1873 through 1912. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 21(3), 101-119.

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    Current Research Projects:

    Obesity Stereotypes: An interdisciplinary group is examining how exposure to varied discourses -- scientific, government, popular media, and filmed testimonials by overweight and obese persons -- about the causes and consequences of and solutions to overweight and obesity influences young adults' stereotypes and attitudes. We plan to develop and longitudinally test obesity sensitivity curricula for college and high school students.

    Consumer Responses to Non-traditional Models in Apparel Advertising: How older women perceive middle aged and younger fashion models and how college students evaluate plus size versus thin models has been the focus of several research projects.

    Consumer Response to Mass Customization of Apparel and Body Scanning: An Internet shopping site for mass customized children's apparel was tested on consumers around the U.S. Adult consumer’s attitudes toward their own body scans to be used in mass customization shopping will be studied.

    Professor
    Ann Marie Fiore, Ph.D.
    Professor, Director of Graduate Education
    1062 LeBaron Hall
    Phone: (515) 294-9303

    Teaching:
    • Aesthetics of Consumer Products and Environments
    • Aesthetics and Branding
    Research:
    • Effects of E-commerce and Store Environment Design on Consumer Behavior
    • Mass Customization

    Sample Publications:
  • Jeong, S.W., Fiore, A. M., Niehm, L., & Lorenz, F. (2009). The role of experiential value from product presentation on consumer responses towards an apparel Website. Internet Research, 19(1), 17-25.
  • Song, K. & Fiore, A. M. (2009). Will mass customization of apparel work in China? Part one: Chinese consumers' responses towards apparel mass customization. Journal of Advertising Research, 48(4) 506-522.
  • Fiore, A. M. (2008). The digital consumer: Valuable partner in product development and production. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 26, (2), 177-190.
  • Fiore, A. M. (2007). The shopping experience. In H.N.J Schifferstein & P. Hekkert (Eds.), Product experience [pp. 629-648]. London: Elsevier Press.
  • Niehm, L., Fiore, A. M., Jeong, M., & Kim, H-J. (2007). Pop-up Retail's Acceptability as an Innovative Business Strategy and Enhancer of the Consumer Shopping Experience. Journal of Shopping Center Research,13 (2), 1-30.
  • Oh, H. Fiore, A. M., & Jeong, M. (2007). Measuring the tourist experience using experience economy concepts. Journal of Travel Research, 46 (2), 119-132. W. Bradford Wiley Memorial Best Research Paper of the Year Award; Travel and Tourism Research Association Conference Best Paper Award.
  • Fiore, A. M., & Kim, J. (2007). An integrative framework capturing experiential and utilitarian shopping experience. International Journal of Retailing and Distribution Management, 35(6), 421 - 442.
  • Fiore, A.M., Niehm, L., Oh, H., Jeong, M., & Hausafus, C. (2007). Experience economy strategies: Adding value to small rural businesses. Journal of Extension, 45(2). Available at http://www.joe.org/joe/2007april/iw4.shtml.
  • Fiore, A. M., Jin, H.-J., & Kim, J. (2005). Effect of hedonic value from image interactivity on approach responses toward an online retailer. Psychology & Marketing, 22 (8), 669-694.
  • Fiore, A. M., Kim, J., & Lee, H-H. (2005). Effects of image interactivity on approach responses towards an online retailer. Journal of Interactive Marketing, 19 (3), 38-53.
  • Fiore, A. M., Lee, S-E, & Kunz, G. (2004). Individual differences, motivations, and willingness to use mass customization options of fashion products. European Journal of Marketing, 28 (7), 835-849.
  • Fiore, A. M. (2002). Effects of experiential pleasure from a catalogue environment on approach responses towards fashion apparel. Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management, 6 (2), 122-133. Emerald Publications Literati Club Highly Commended Award.
  • Fiore, A. M., Yan, X., & Yoh, E. (2001). Effects of environmental fragrancing on attitude and purchase intention towards apparel. Psychology & Marketing, 17 (1), 27-54.

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    Current Research Projects:
    My research focuses on the effect of aesthetic (hedonic and experiential) aspects of consumer environments on behavior. The environments I have studied include brick-and-mortar store environments, pop-up stores, catalogs, hospitality environments, and e-commerce Websites, including mass customization and rich media. One project explored the effect of Website features (virtual models) on telepresence, consumers' attitude, and willingness to purchase. My most recent work includes the study of hedonic and utilitarian aspects of pop-up retail and their effect on attitude and patronage intention. I currently co-lead a 13-member team of researchers developing an index that will help determine features (e.g., retail, restaurants) that make small communities attractive to the creative class. My future research includes the study of the effect of Pine and Gilmore's 4E consumer experiences (entertainment, esthetics, escapism, and education experiences) on consumer patronage intentions and success of small retailers. Recent funding has come from the United States Department of Agriculture, Southern Rural Development Center, the International Council of Shopping Centers, and the Kauffman Foundation/Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Honors include International Textiles and Apparel Association Fellow and Chutian Scholar for China's Wuhan University.
    Professor, Director of Graduate Education
    Cheryl Olmstead Hausafus
    Associate Professor
    30 E MacKay Hall
    Phone: (515) 294-5307

     

    Teaching:
    • Research Methods
    • Learner Assessment in Family and Consumer Sciences

    Research:
    • Family and consumer sciences programming
    • Service learning
    • Program evaluation and learner assessment
    • Nutrition education

    Sample Publications:
  • Naef, K., and Hausafus, C. (2008). Enduring attitudes of P.A.R.T.N.E.R.S. program participants: A post-intervention comparison of young adult attitudes toward individuals with disabilities. Teacher Education Special Education (TESE) Journal. (in review).
  • Adams, I. K., Hausafus. C., and Hendrich, S. (2008). The use of vegetable and physical activity scenarios to identify and assess the level of critical thinking in low-income parents of Drake University Head Start in Polk County, Iowa. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. (in review).
  • Adams, I. K., Hausafus. C., and Hendrich, S. (2008). What do the grocery register receipts of low-income individuals tell about their purchases of dark green leafy, dark yellow or orange, cruciferous vegetables and tomatoes? Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences. (in review).
  • Dodor, B., Hausafus, C. O., and Shelley, M. (2008). The effect of adolescents’ attributes and health behaviors on their body weight: A study of African American and Caucasian adolescents. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal. (in review)
  • Dodor, B., Shelley, M. and Hausafus, C. O. (2008). Adolescent obesity: Can religiosity and religious affiliations affect this epidemic? Journal of Youth and Adolescence. (in review).
  • Mosher, G., Hausafus, C. O., and Torrie, M. (2008). Out-of-field teaching in Iowa’s middle school family and consumer sciences programs. . Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal. (in review)
  • Banerjee, M. & Hausafus, C. O. (2007). Service-Learning - A Value Added Teaching Strategy in University Human Sciences Courses. Michigan Journal of College Service Learning., 14(1) 32-45.
  • Richards-Adams, I. K., Hendrich, S., & Hausafus, C. O. (2007). A critical thinking approach increases offerings of dark green leafy, dark yellow orange, cruciferous vegetables and tomatoes in a low-income (Head Start) population. Journal of the American Dietetics Association. (in review)
  • Palan, K. M., Damhorst, M. L., Ogle, J., Hausafus, C., Reitmeier, C. A., & Marquis, G. (2006). Adolescent nutrition and exercise behavior: A preliminary investigation into the role of parental style and communication quality. The Forum for Family and Consumer Issues. (in review)
  • Fiore. A.M., Niehm, L.. Oh, H., Jeong, M., & Hausafus, C. (2006). Experience economy strategies: Adding value to small rural businesses. Journal of Extension. (accepted).
  • Browne, L., Myers, L., Gentzler, Y., & Hausafus, C. O. (2006). Literature Review of Research Related to the Effectiveness of Secondary Family and Consumer Sciences Programs (2004): Summary of Findings and Call for Research. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 98(1), 26-32.
  • Klemme, D., Shirer, K., & Hausafus, C. (2005). Extension staff response to increased programming for at-risk audiences. Journal of Extension (February), 43(1) Article #1FEA6. Retrieved from www.joe.org/joe/2005february/a6.shtml.
  • Gentzler, Y., Hausafus, C., Keino, L., Kruempel, B. (2005). Emerging leadership: Conceptualizing a solution to sustain a profession. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 97(4), 47-50.
  • Cowan, D.L., Machacha, R.F., Hausafus, C., & Torrie, M. (2004). Written reflection: The link between study-abroad and service-learning. International Journal of Learning 9(1). Retrieved from www.ijl.cgpublisher.com/home.html
  • Zarghami, F. & Hausafus, C. O. (Fall 2002). Graduate student satisfaction with interactive televised courses. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 3 (3) 295-306.
  • Kagima, L. K. & Hausafus, C. O. (2000). Integration of electronic communication in higher education: Contributions of faculty computer self-efficacy. The Internet and Higher Education, 2(4), 1-15.
  • Felstehausen, G., Couch, S., Wragg, M., Hausafus, C., Torrie, M., Jax, J., & Zimmerman, K.(2001) Assessment Strategies for Family and Consumer Sciences Food and Nutrition National Standards. The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University, Box 41161, Lubbock, TX 79409-1161.

    • Ph.D.
    Jessica L. Hurst, Ph.D.
    Assistant Professor
    1070 LeBaron Hall
    Phone: (515) 294-5284

    Teaching:
    • Merchandise Planning & Control
    • Retail Technology/ Information Analysis
    Research:
    • Human Resource Management (i.e. employee recruitment and retention)
    • Internship Conversion
    • Rural Retailing and Economic Development
    • Tourism Shopping

    Sample Publications/Conference Proceedings:
  • Hurst, J.L, Niehm, L.S., and Littrell, M. (2008). Retail service dynamics in tourism communities: Implications for customer relationship management. Manuscript currently under review at Managing Service Quality.
  • Hurst, J.L., and Good, L.K. (2008). Factors involved in converting interns into full-time employees: How to get them to stay. Manuscript currently under review at Journal of Cooperative Education and Internships.
  • Hurst, J.L. and Good, L.K. (2008, May). "Factors involved in helping retailers increase internship conversion rates." Oral presentation at the American Collegiate Retailing Association (ACRA) Spring Conference in Durango, CO.**
  • Hurst, J.L., and Good, L.K. (2007, June). Recruiting in the 21st Century: Preparing for the Next Generation of ‘Entitled To’s’. Presented at the European Association of Education and Research in Commercial Distribution (EAERCD) International Conference in Germany.**
  • Hurst, J.L., de Araujo Gil, L., and Rifon, N. (2006, November). Brick vs. click: Can optimum stimulation level predict shopping and purchase behavior? Presented at the Academy of Marketing Science (AMS)/American Collegiate Retailing Association (ACRA) Retailing Conference in Orlando, FL. **
  • Hurst, J.L., and Good, L.K. (2006, November). Acquiring the best talent: Further investigation of retailing students’ entitlement perceptions, self-efficacy, and supervisory support expectations. Presented at the annual meeting of ITAA in San Antonio, TX.*
  • Hurst, J.L. & Good, L.K. (2006, April). Acquiring quality employees: Further investigation of self-efficacy and expected supervisory support. Presented at the American Collegiate Retailing Association (ACRA) Spring Conference in Fayetteville, AR.**
  • Hurst, J.L. & Niehm, L.S. (2005, November). Understanding retail service dynamics in tourism markets: Identifying success strategies for rural retailers. Presented at the annual meeting of ITAA, Washington, DC.*
  • Miller-Hurst, J.L. & Niehm, L.S. (2004, November). Retail service satisfaction in tourism communities: A comparative analysis in rural Iowa. Presented at the annual meeting of ITAA, Portland, OR.***Full paper published in Proceedings, *Abstract published in Proceedings

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    Current Research Projects:
    My primary research focuses on human resource management issues, such as employee recruitment and employee retention. Currently, I am working on a research project that extends my dissertation research regarding conversion rates of interns into full-time employees. It is a joint project with Michigan State University that is partially funded by MonsterTrak. The study focuses on what factors motivate college interns to accept/decline a position upon completion of their internship with their internship company. Additionally, I am a part of a research team that is working on a research project regarding rural community development/sustainability and creative class individuals. Recent funding has come from the American Collegiate Retailing Association (ACRA), Saks, Inc., and the College of Human Sciences New Faculty Seed Grant Competition.
    Assistant Professor
    Sara Kadolph, Ph.D.
    Professor
    1064 LeBaron Hall
    Phone: (515) 294-3012

    Teaching:
    • Textile Science
    • Textile Conservation
    • Textile Quality Assurance
    Research:
    • Natural Dyes
    • Textile Conservation
    • Textile Quality Assurance
    • Product and Materials Analysis

     

    Publications:
  • Kadolph, S. J. (in press). Textiles, 11th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
  • Kadolph, S. J. (in press). Chapter 5. Fabric Structure. In Interior Textile: Design and developments, T. Rowe (ed.). London: Woodhead Publishing Co.
  • Kadolph, S. J., & Marcketti, S. B. History of the United States and Canadian Textile Industries. In P. Tortora (Ed.), The Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Textiles, 3. Oxford: Berg Fashion Library.
  • Marcketti, S. B., & Kadolph, S. J. (2009). Style showdown. In L. Parker & M. Dickson (Eds.), Sustainable Fashion: A Handbook for Educators, Bristol, UK: Labour Behind the Label, 41-44.
  • Marcketti, S. B., & Kadolph, S. J. (2008). A class in research, culture and entrepreneurship. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 12(4), 111-116.
  • Kadolph, S. (2008). Natural dyes: A traditional craft experiencing new attention. The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin, 75(1), 14-17.
  • Kadolph, S. J. (2007). Quality Assurance for Textiles and Apparel, 2nd ed., New York: Fairchild Publications.
  • Kadolph, S. J. (2005). Enhancing student learning by using equipment experts. Clothing and Textile Research Journal, 23(4), 368-374.
  • Fiore, A. M., Kadolph, S. J. & Ogle, J. P. (2005). Promoting critical thinking in product development: Connections between textile science and consumers' aesthetic value. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 23(4), 307-321.
  • Meyer, D. J. C., & Kadolph, S. J. (2005). The scholarship of teaching and learning in textiles and apparel. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 23(4), 209-215.
  • Kadolph, S. J. (2005). Natural dyes. In V. Steele (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.
  • Kadolph, S.J., & Casselman, K.D. (2004). In the bag: Contact natural dyeing. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 22(1/2), 15-21.
  • Kadolph, S. J. (2004). Fermentation and its role in natural dyeing. Journal of the Society of International Natural Dyeing, 2(1), 1-7.

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    Current Research Projects:
    Natural Dyes: Analysis of performance, Use and environmental impact of natural dyes; Identification of new dye sources; Analysis of plant residue as dye sources; Marketing of hand-crafted items.
    Professor
    Elena E. Karpova, Ph.D.
    Assistant Professor
    1072 LeBaron Hall
    Phone: (515) 294-9266

    Teaching :
    • Sourcing and Global Issues
    • Consumer Behavior
    • Apparel Product Development & Patternmaking
      • Early Achievement in Teaching Award, College of Human Sciences, ISU, 2009.
    Research:
    • Dynamics in the global textile & apparel industries, trade, and markets
    • Post-secondary education for textile and apparel industries: An international perspective. Student motivations for choosing the major and perceptions of career opportunities.
    • Preparation of global citizens for careers in the apparel industry
      • Using virtual multinational collaborative environment for teaching and learning.
      • Enhancing student creative thinking. Creativity role in careers within the apparel industry.
    Selected Publications:
  • Hodges., N., & Karpova, E. (2009). Women and higher education in Russia: Preparation for careers in the apparel industry. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 27(2), 124-142.
  • Karpova, E., Correia, A.-P., & Baran, E. (2009). Learn to Use and Use to Learn: Technology in Virtual Collaboration Experience. The Internet and Higher Education Journal, 12, 45-52
  • Nelson, H., N., & Karpova, E. (2008). A tale of two industries: An interpretive analysis of media reports on textiles and apparel in North Carolina. Clothing & Textiles Research Journal, 26(3), 253-272.
  • Karpova, E., Nelson H., N., & Tullar, B. (2007). Making sense of the market: An exploration of apparel consumption practices of the Russian consumer. Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management. 11(1), 106-121. Adopted as a reading for MBA International Marketing course, School of Business, George Washington University & Business Management course
  • Nelson, N. & Karpova, E. (2006). Employment in the U.S. textile and apparel industries: A comparative analysis of regional vs. national trends. Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management, 10(2), 209-226.

  • Refereed Proceedings:
  • Karpova, E., Marcketti, S., & Barker, J., & Austin, T. (2008). The Efficacy of Teaching Creativity: Assessment of Student Creative Thinking Before and After Exercises. ITAA Proceedings. Best Paper Award, Professional Development Track
  • Kim, H.-J., & Karpova, E. (2007). Consumer Attitudes towards Fashion Counterfeits: Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior. ITAA Proceedings. Nominated for Best Paper Award, Consumer Behavior track
  • Nelson Hodges, N., & Karpova, E. (2006). Women and Higher Education in Russia: Preparation for careers in the apparel industry. ITAA Proceedings. Best Paper Award, Professional Development track

    • Assistant Professor
    Leah C. Keino
    Assistant Professor
    30C MacKay Hall
    Phone: (515) 294-9371

    Teaching:
    • Foundations of FCS
    • Learner Assessment and E-portfolios for Standards Assessments in FCS Teacher Education
    • International: Service Learning in Rwanda (Study Abroad) and International Perspectives in FCS
    Research:
    • Learner assessment in FCS (e-portfolios, teacher standards, content standards)
    • Service learning and peace education in post-conflict international settings (Rwanda and Sudan)
    • Life skills programs for refugee families

    Sample Publications:
  • 2008 Keino, L. & Smith, F. FCS professionals and poverty: A call to Action. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences 100(1), 57-63.
  • 2007 Keino, L. Learning from learners: Life skills professionals in international settings. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 99(2), 58-62.
  • 2006 Keino, L. Electronic learning portfolios: Evaluating artifacts in an international FCS program. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 98(4), 44-46.
  • 2006 Kruempel, B. J., Gentzler, Y. S., Hausafus, C. O. & Keino, L. C. Civic engagement comes alive. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 98(4), 58-59.
  • 2006 Wooldridge, D., & Keino, L, Mayers, G. Responding to the changing needs of family, community and nation: Empowering women leaders in the Middle East. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 98 (3), 68-71.
  • 2005 Keino, L., AS van Wyk, Hendrich, S., Thompson, A., & Phye, G. Curbing migration of talent: Initiatives for FCS Professional collaboration between South African and USA. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 97(4), 65-68
  • 2005 Gentzler, Y., Hausafus, C., Keino, L., Kruempel, B. Emerging leadership: Conceptualizing a solution to sustain a profession. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 97(4), 47-50.
  • 2003 Kagima, L. & Mayers, G. Capacity building: Conceptualizing and developing a professional association in the Gulf Region. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 95(3), 73-75.
  • 2003 Cowan, D., Kagima, L., Torrie, M., Hausafus, C., & Machacha, R. Serving in a new community: A sustaining model for international service-learning. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences 95(2), 54-55.
  • 2002 Kagima, L., & Robinson, L. Global Perspectives: World Food Day. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences 94(2), 70-71.
  • 2001 Kagima, L., & Hausafus, C. Faculty: The central element in instructional technology integration. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 93(4), 33-36.
    • Assistant Professor
    Young-A Lee, Ph.D.
    Assistant Professor
    1073 LeBaron Hall
    Phone: (515) 294-7826

    Teaching:
    • Computer-integrated textile and fashion design
    • Trend forecasting and product development

    Research:
    Hi-Tech application to Human Health and Well-being
    • Application of emerging technologies to design and product development; especially the use of 3D body scanning technology for special population (i.e., older, obese or disabled people)
    • Virtual simulation: Product design, development, & testing in virtual worlds
    • Individual's self-presentation and virtual identity formation in Second Life, one of many virtual worlds
    • Gerontological aspects of clothing – Clothing as a facilitator for older persons' successful aging
    • Theoretical concepts of sustainability and social responsibility
    Selected Publications:
  • Lee, Y. A. (2007). Extreme customization and personalization: Current trends of textiles and apparel industry in the United States. Journal of Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, 31 (12), 1710-1720.
  • Lee, Y. A, & Sontag, M. S. (2007). Validation of the proximity of clothing to self scale for older persons. Journal of Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, 31 (6), 848-858.
  • Lee, Y. A., Ashdown, S., & Slocum, A. (2006). Measurement of surface area of 3-D body scans to assess the effectiveness of hats for sun protection. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 34 (4), 366-385.
  • Ashdown, S., Slocum, A., & Lee, Y. A. (2005). The third dimension for apparel designers: Visual assessment of hat designs for sun protection using 3-D body scanning, Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 23 (3), 151- 164.
  • Lee, Y. A., Sontag, M. S., & Slocum, A. C. (2002). Michigan apparel and textile manufacturing industry: Characterization and needs assessment. Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management, 2 (3), [View the PDF].

    • Selected Refereed Proceedings and Presentations:
  • Lee, Y. A. (2008, November). Virtual self: 3D avatar as self expression in second life, Conference of International Textile and Apparel Association in Schaumburg, IL, November 5-8, 2008.
  • Lee, Y. A., Cao, W., & Guo, P. (2008, April). Healthy aging: Relationships between demographic variables and clothing consumption in China, the Chinese Economists Society (CES) 2008 Annual Conference in Tianjin, China, April 18-19, 2008.
  • Lee, Y. A. (2007). A conceptual model for studying the impact of clothing, self-actualization, and psychographic variables on successful aging, the Gerontologist: 60th annual scientific meeting "The era of global aging: Challenges & opportunities," 47 (1), 710-711.
  • Sontag M. S., & Lee, Y. A. (2006; ITAA Best Paper in Social/Psychological Aspects). Proximity of Clothing to Self Scale for older persons, Proceedings of ITAA Conference 2006.
  • Lee, Y. A., & Sontag M. S. (2005). Clothing as an environment for successful aging: Evaluative criteria for clothing designers, Proceedings of ITAA Conference 2005.
  • Lee, Y. A. (2005). Preparing students as holistic designers: Knowledge integration in apparel design studio courses, Proceedings of ITAA Conference 2005.

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    Professional Memberships:
    Educators for Socially Responsible Apparel Business, Gerontological Society of America, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, International Textile and Apparel Association, Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, NC-170 Multi-state research group, Surface Design Association

    Selected Honors and Awards:
    ITAA Fairchild Publications Textile and Apparel Faculty Grant (2009); Big 12 Faculty Fellowship (2009); ITAA Best Paper Award in Social/Psych rack (2006); ITAA Sara Douglas Professional Promise Fellowship (2005)
    Assistant Professor
    Sara B. Marcketti, Ph.D.
    Professor
    1060 LeBaron Hall
    Phone: (515) 294-7393

    Teaching
    • History of European and American Dress
    • Twentieth Century Fashion
    • Textile Science Introduction
    Research
    • History of the U.S. Ready-to-Wear Apparel Industry
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Scholarship of Teaching (effective learning and teaching strategies, creative problem solving)

    Selected Honors and Awards
  • 2008 VEISHA faculty member of the year College of Human Sciences, Iowa State University
  • 2008 Highly commended award winning paper, Literati Network Awards for Excellence for "Leading with Relationships" paper published in The Learning Organization
  • 2006 Wakonse Fellow, Teaching Fellowship, Iowa State University
  • 2005 Teaching Excellence Award, Graduate College, Iowa State University

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    Selected Publications:
  • Marcketti, S. B., & Parsons, J. L. (in press). American fashions for American women: Early twentieth century efforts to develop an American fashion identity. Dress, The Journal of the Costume Society of America.
  • Marcketti, S. B. (2008). Design piracy: Student perceptions of a constructive controversy activity. College Student Journal, 41(4), 1046-1054.
  • Marcketti, S. B. (2007). Instructor's guide to accompany 20th century dress in the United States. New York: Fairchild Books.
  • Marcketti, S. B., Yurchisin, J., & Torntore, S. (2007). The process and meaning of collecting ethnographic textiles. Collections, 3(1), 53- 74.
  • Marcketti, S. B., & Kozar, J. M. (2007). Leading with relationships: A small firm example. The Learning Organization: An International Journal, 14(2), 142-154.
  • Marcketti, S. B., & Parsons, J. L. (2006). Design piracy and self regulation: The Fashion Originators' Guild of America: 1932-1941. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 24(3), 214-228.
  • Kozar, J., Marcketti, S. B., & Gregoire, M. (2006). How textiles and clothing students spend their time and the stressors they experience. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 35(1), 44- 57.
  • Marcketti, S. B., Niehm, L., Fuloria, R. (2006). An exploratory study of lifestyle entrepreneurship and its relationship to life quality. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 34(3), 241-259.

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    Research Projects: My research focuses on the history of the ready-to-wear apparel industry through analysis of trade and popular fashion periodicals, economic and census data, legal records, and governmental hearings. In my scholarship of teaching, I frame and systematically investigate questions related to student learning to improve both my own teaching and advance the practice beyond Iowa State University. I have received funding from Costume America of America, Humanities Iowa, Pasold Research Fund, Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, Center for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities, Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, and the College of Human Sciences Initiative Fund and Hilton Fund.
    Assistant Professor
    Linda S. Niehm, PH.D.
    Associate Professor
    1066 Le Baron Hall
    Phone: (515) 294-1930

    Teaching:
    • Merchandising/Retailing
    • Entrepreneurship

    Research:
    • Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Family Business
    • Rural Retailing and Community Trade
    • Consumer-Retailer Relationships
    • Experiential Marketing and Retailing

    Sample Publications:
  • Kim, H. J., & Niehm, L. S. (2008). The impact of website quality on information quality, value, and loyalty in apparel retailing. Journal of Interactive Marketing. In Press.
  • Jeong, M., Fiore, A.M. Niehm. L. S. (2008). An educational module for enhancing business strategies for web sites of small rural firms: An experience economy approach. Journal of Extension (JOE). In Press.
  • Frazier, B., & Niehm, L. S. (2008). An assessment of the entrepreneurial intentions of college students majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 100(2), 17-24.
  • Niehm, L. S., Swinney, J., & Miller, N. J. (2008). Community social responsibility and its consequences for family business performance. Journal of Small Business Management (JSBM), 46(3), 331-350.
  • Fiore, A. M., Niehm, L. S., Oh, H. M., Jeong, M., & Hausafus, C. (2007). Experience economy strategies: Adding value to small rural businesses. Journal of Extension (JOE), 45(2), Article No. 2IAW4, electronic journal available on-line at http://www.joe.org/joe/2007april/iw4.shtml.
  • Niehm, L. S., Fiore, A. M., Jeong, M., & Kim, H. (2007). Pop-up retail’s acceptability as an innovative business strategy and enhancer of the consumer shopping experience. Journal of Shopping Center Research, 13(2), 1-30.
  • Niehm, L. S., & Miller, N. J. (2006). Entrepreneurship and the impact of managerial role on family business success. Journal of Research in Marketing and Entrepreneurship, 8(1), 75-94.
  • Ma, Y. J., & Niehm, L. S. (2006). Service expectations of older Generation Y customers: An examination of apparel retail settings. Managing Service Quality, 16(6), 620-640.
  • Marcketti, S., Niehm, L. S., & Fuloria, R. (2006). An exploratory study of lifestyle entrepreneurship and its relationship to life quality. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 34(3), 1-19.
  • Mhango, M., & Niehm, L. S. (2005). The second-hand clothing distribution chain: Opportunities for retail entrepreneurs in Malawi. Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management, 9(3), 342-356.
  • Mhango, M., Marcketti, S., & Niehm, L. S. (2005). Small retailers’ integration of E-commerce technology: Personal and business perspectives of Iowa business owners. Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship, 17(2), 70-90.
  • Niehm, L. S., Gregoire, M., Austin, T., & Mhango, M. (2005). Developing potential for entrepreneurship in Family and Consumer Sciences. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 97(4), 44-45.
  • Frazier, B., & Niehm, L. S. (2004). Exploring business information networks of small retailers in rural communities. Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship, 9(1), 23-42.

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    Current Research Projects:
    My current research examines interactions between the entrepreneur, the firm, and broader community environments. Related areas of interest include family business, retailer community leadership, retailer-consumer exchange and service relationships, small retailer success strategies, experiential marketing and retailing, and technology integration in small firms. I am also very involved in development of curriculum and academic programming for entrepreneurship education, including community outreach and student business consulting experiences. I am currently lead investigator for a three-year major research project funded by a USDA-CSREES-NRI Rural Development Grant titled, “Community Resiliency: The Role of the Retail Sector in Easing the Effects of Slow Motion Shocks”. Other recent funding has come from the USDA for an educational Challenge Grant, the USDA Southern Rural Development Center (SRDC), and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). I have also received multiple entrepreneurship education grants through the Kauffman Foundation/ Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship and a College of Human Sciences Entrepreneurial Initiative Grant on rural community development. I am a member of the NC 1030 Family Business Multi-state Research Group.
    Associate Professor
    Jean L. Parsons, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor
    1056 LeBaron Hall
    Phone: (515) 294-4022

    Teaching:
    • Creative Design
    • Digital Textile and Apparel Design
    • Senior Line Development, Illustration and Portfolio
    Research:
    • Fashion Design/Digital Apparel Design
    • History of Women in the Needle Trades
    • History of the U.S. Apparel Industry
    Selected Honors & Awards
    • 2007 Scholar’s Roundable: Named a scholar of the Costume Society of America.
    • 2006 Louis Thompson Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award. Awarded by Iowa State University
    • 2003 Commissioned design: Iowa First Lady Christy Vilsack Inaugural Gown. Worn by the first lady and exhibited throughout Iowa,. (Parsons/Campbell)

     

    Selected Publications & Exhibitions: Juried & Invitational
  • Wearable Expressions. Palos Verdes Art Center. Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Transformation: Circle Squared2 exhibited (collaborative with J.R. Campbell): 2008. International. Marcketti, S., Parsons, J. "Design Piracy and Self-regulation: The Fashion Originators’ Guild of America, 1932 to 1941." Clothing and Textiles Research Journal. Volume 24: Issue 3, 2006.
  • Campbell, J.R., Parsons, J.L., "Taking Advantage of the Design Potential of Digital Printing Technology for Apparel." Journal of Textiles and Apparel, Technology and Management. Volume 4, Issue 3, Spring 2005.
  • Wearable Expressions. Palos Verdes Art Center. Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Transformation: Icarus displayed (collaborative with J.R. Campbell): 2005. International. First Place award.
  • Parsons, J., Campbell, J.R. "Digital Apparel Design Process: Placing a New Technology Into a Framework for the Creative Design Process." Clothing and Textiles Research Journal. Volume 22: 1/2, 2004.
  • International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Juried Exhibition. November 3 – 7, 2004. Transformation: Overload (Wild Ginger Award for Design Excellence) and Transformation: Water/Fire (ATEXINC Award for Excellence in Textile Design) (both collaborative with J.R., Campbell) displayed.

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    Current Research Projects:
    Apparel Design: Exploration of draping techniques for manipulation of fabric to produce 3-dimensional apparel that does not follow the traditional placement of seams and design lines on the body. Digital apparel processes and the integration of digital technology with 3-D apparel design for art-wear.

    History: Women’s work in and education for the apparel/needle trades. The early development of the women’s ready-made industry, and the rise of the American designer. The design and pattern develop techniques 20th century designers.
    Associate Professor
    Lakshman Rajagopal, Ph.D.
    Assistant Professor
    10 MacKay Hall
    Phone: (515) 294-9740

    Teaching:
    • Food safety
    • Foodservice management
    Research:
    • Food safety in foodservice
    • Cross-cultural issues in foodservice
    • Diversity training

    Publications:
  • Rajagopal, L., Giraud, D. W., Hamouz, F. L., Driskell, J. A. Carotenoid retention and sensory characteristics of selected vegetables prepared by induction stir-frying. J Food Qual, 30(5), 703-717.
  • Velugoti, P. R., Rajagopal, L., Juneja, V. K., Thippareddi, H. (2007). Use of Calcium, Potassium and Sodium lactates to control germination and outgrowth of Clostridium perfringens spores during chilling of injected pork. Food Microbiol, 24(7-8), 687-694.
  • Davis, R., Bienvenue, D., Swierczek, S. I., Gilner, D. M., Rajagopal, L., Bennett, B., Holz, R. C. (2006). Kinetic and spectroscopic characterization of the E134A- and E134D-altered dapE-encoded N-succinyl-L:,L:-diaminopimelic acid desuccinylase from Haemophilus influenzae. J Biol Inorg Chem, 11(2), 206-216.
    • Assistant Professor
    Thomas Schrier, MBA, Ph.D., CHE
    Associate Professor
    5 MacKay Hall
    Phone: (515) 294-1930

    Teaching:
    • Lodging Operations Management
    • Advanced Lodging

    Research Areas:
    • Consumer Intentions and Utilization of Technology
    • Guest Empowerment Technologies
    • Electronic Word of Mouth
    • Website Design and Development
    • Guest Loyalty and Satisfaction

    Sample Publications:
  • Erdem, M., Schrier, T., & Brewer, P. (2009). Guest Empowerment Technologies: Tools That Give Hotel Guests Personal Control Over Their Stay in a Hotel. The Bottomline 24(3), 17-19.
  • Schrier, T., Erdem, M., & Brewer, K. Guest Empowerment Technologies: Evaluating the Acceptance and Fit for Hotel Guests. Presented at The 14th Annual Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism, Las Vegas, Nevada, January, 2009.
  • Kim, E., Schrier, T., & Mattila, A. The Perceived Credibility of Positive and Negative WOM vs. eWOM. Presented at The 14th Annual Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism, Las Vegas, Nevada, January, 2009.
  • Schrier, T., Kim, J., Farrish, J., & Brewer, K. Hoteliers' Expectations and Utilization of Technology. Presented at The Hospitality Information Technology Association Annual Conference, Austin, Texas, June 2008.
  • Brewer, K., Kim, J., Schrier, T., & Farrish, J. Current and Future Technology of the Hotel Industry. Prepared for the American Hotel & Lodging Association, May, 2008.
  • Schrier, T., Kim, J., & Brewer, K. Factors That Influence Hotel Mangers' Acceptance Level of Wi-Fi. Presented at The 13th Annual Graduate Education and Student Research Conference in Hospitality & Tourism, Orlando, Florida, January, 2008.
  • Zheng, T., Schrier, T. & Millar, M. An Analysis of Online Customer Complaints in Multiple Sectors of the Hotel Industry. Presented at The 13th Annual Graduate Education and Student Research Conference in Hospitality & Tourism, Orlando, Florida, January, 2008.
  • Bernhard, B., Harper, A., Schrier, T., Thomas, N., LaBrie, R., LaPlante, D., Peller, A., & Shaffer, H., (2007). An Assessment of a Brief Problem Gambling Intervention in Nevada. Prepared for the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Kim, E., & Schrier, T. A Content Analysis of Hotel Customer's Post-Purchase Online Evaluations. Presented at The 2007 Las Vegas International Hospitality and Convention Summit, Las Vegas, Nevada, June 2007.
  • Schrier, T., Thomas, N., & Harper, A. Problem Gambling Outcomes Research in Nevada. Presented at The 1st Annual State of Nevada Conference on Problem Gambling, Las Vegas, Nevada, April, 2007.
  • Schrier, T., Millar, M., & Kim, E. Wireless Internet Trends in the Hotel Industry. Presented at The 12th Annual Graduate Education and Student Research Conference in Hospitality & Tourism, Houston, Texas, January, 2007.

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    Current Research Projects:
    My research focuses on theoretical and applied technology issues. A few of my recent research projects examine theories for the implementation of hotel self-service technologies, hospitality wireless communications systems, issues related to hotels' online presence and website design, and electronic marketing in the hospitality industry. I am also working of projects on gamming related issues specifically in the area of problem gambling and addiction. In addition to this I am conducting research in the area of theme park management and development.
    Assistant Professor
    Catherine Strohbehn, PhD, RD
    Professor
    11 MacKay Hall
    Phone: (515) 294-3527

    Certifications:
    • Certified ServSafe® Alcohol with National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
    • Certified ServSafe® Food Safety with National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
    • Certified Professional in Food Safety with National Environmental Health Association
    • Registered Dietitian with The American Dietetic Association
    Recent Publications:
  • 2008 Strohbehn, C.H., Sneed, J. Paez, P., & Meyer, J. Hand Washing Frequencies and Procedures Used in Retail Food Services. Journal of Food Protection, 71 (8), 1641-1650.
  • 2008 Sneed, J., & Strohbehn, C.H. Trends impacting food safety in retail foodservices: Implications for dietetic practice. Journal of American Dietetic Association. 108 (7).
  • 2008 Sharma, A., Strohbehn, C.H., & Gregoire, M.B. Assessing costs of using local foods in independent restaurants. Journal of Foodservice Business Research, 12(3).
  • 2007 Paez, P. Strohbehn, C.H. & Sneed, J. Handwashing frequencies and methods used in deli-types of foodservice operations. Food Protection Trends, 27(11).
  • 2007 Paez, P., & Strohbehn, C.H. Compliance with best-practice water sanitation policies by pool organizations. International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education, 1(3), 211-220.
  • 2007 Sneed, J, Strohbehn, C.H., & Gilmore, S. Impact of mentoring on food safety practices and HACCP implementation in Iowa assisted-living facilities. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 22(2)
  • 2007 Ravichandran, S., Gilmore, S., Strohbehn, C.H. Organizational citizenship behavior research in hospitality: Current status and future research directions. Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism, 6(2).

    • Current Research Projects:
    • Use of Innovative Technologies to Disseminate Consumer Food Safety Information. Food Safety Consortium – USDA Food Safety and Quality Project. Principal Investigator
    • Team Nutrition Grant. Iowa Department of Education, Bureau Nutrition, Health and Transportation Services; USDA Food and Nutrition Services.
    • Motivators of Retail Foodservice Employees to Follow Safe Food Handling Practices. USDA CSREES National Integrated Food Safety Initiative. Co-principal investigator.
    • Safe food handling: Addressing Concerns of foodservice establishments. Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture. Co-Principal Investigator
    HRIM Ext Specialist
    Liang(Rebeca) Tang, Ph.D
    Associate Professor
    12 MacKay Hall
    Phone: (515) 294-8489

    Teaching:
    • Hospitality & Apparel Marketing
    • Merchandising
    • Global Tourism Management
    • Consumer Behavior

    Research:
    • Marketing Communication
    • Internet Marketing
    • Destination Marketing

    Sample Publications:
  • Tang, L., Choi, S., Morrison, A., & Lehto, X. (2009). The Many Faces of Macau: A Correspondence Analysis of the Images Communicated by Online Tourism Information Sources in English and Chinese. Journal of Vacation Marketing, 15(1), 79-94.
  • Tang, L., Morrison, A., Lehto, X., Kline, S. & Pearce, P. (2009). Icons as Tourist Attractions: Effectiveness Criteria and a Comparative Study between the U.S. and China, Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing, 26(3), 284-302.
  • Tang, L., & Jang, S. (2009). Tourism Information Trust: A Bridge between Information Value and Satisfaction, Tourism Analysis, 13(5/6), 565-578.

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    Current Research Projects:
    My current research focuses on marketing communication. One project is to investigate creativity of restaurant flyers. A print flyer is an effective way to reach customers in a competitive market place. A good flyer could grab the attention of the targeted audience. What make a flyer standout? This study investigates how the creativity of restaurant flyers affects consumer processing and response. The result has important implications for hospitality marketers. It is expected to suggest some strategies of flyer design to achieve maximum effectiveness. The second project is to investigate processing fluency on hotel websites. Based on the processing fluency model, people tend to judge stimuli that are fluent, or easy to process, more positively on a range of evaluative dimensions. Fluency gives rise to feelings of familiarity and a positive affective response, resulting in higher judgments of preference. This study discusses the two components of processing fluency (perceptual fluency and conceptual fluency) on hotel websites, and tests the effects of these fluency components on customers' attitude and purchase behavior.
    Assistant Professor
    Tianshu Zheng, Ph.D.
    Assistant Professor
    12 MacKay Hall
    Phone: (515) 294-9554

    Courses offered:
    • HRI 333 – Hospitality operations cost control
    • HRI 433 – Hospitality financial management
    • HRI 455 – Introduction to Strategic Management in Foodservice and Lodging
    • HRI 633 – Advanced hospitality financial management
    Research interests:
    • Capacity optimization in hospitality and gaming industry
    • Cost control and pricing in hospitality and gaming industry
    • Eco-friendly practices in hospitality and gaming industry
    Biography:

    Tianshu Zheng, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor of hospitality management at Iowa State University teaches courses of financial management in hospitality industry at both entry and advanced levels. Dr. Zheng received his doctoral degree (2008) in Hospitality Administration and Master’s degree in Accountancy from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Prior to joining ISU, he taught accounting, finance, and cost control courses at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

    His most recent research is entitled Lodging Capacity Optimization: Application of an Inventory Model to China’s Lodging Industry. By estimating the optimal capacity, Dr. Zheng tries to help managers in hospitality and gaming industry maximize profitability.

    With management experiences in both restaurants and onsite food service facilities, Dr. Zheng also teaches hospitality operations cost control course.

    Assistant Professor

           
    Lecturers
    Brenda Ackerman 7w MacKay 294-7549 bpacker@iastate.edu
    Janet Fitzpatrick 8a MacKay 294-8552 janfitz@iastate.edu
    Natalie Sanger Gendle 7w MacKay 294-7549 sanger@iastate.edu
    John Kramer 8b MacKay 294-9945 jadk@iastate.edu
    Betty Chamness Trost, Ph.D., CFCS
    Lecturer
    302 MacKay Hall
    Phone: (515) 294-6446

    Teaching:
    • Curriculum Planning
    • Models For Teaching Family & Consumer Sciences (undergraduate amp;& graduate)
    • Community Leadership: Examination of Social Issues
    • Occupational Programs in Family & Consumer Sciences (undergraduate & graduate)
    • Intellectual Foundations of Family and Consumer Sciences Leadership (graduate)
    Research:
    • Mothering from prison using feminist narrative
    • Online learning
    • Parenting curricula

    Sample Publications/Conference Proceedings:
  • Trost, B.C., (2008-November). "Concept-Attainment Teaching: A model for high energy learning." An invited presentation at the annual meeting of Iowa Association of Career & Technical Educators, Ames, IA.
  • Trost, B.C., (2008-July). "Engage Kids in Thinking!" An invited presentation at the annual meeting of the Iowa Family & Consumer Sciences Educators for Progress, Ames, IA.
  • Trost, B.C., Duggan, K., Larson, M., Law, R., Roofe, N., Wilson, D., (2008-June). "Celebrating the Centennial Year: AAFCS leaders reflect on the past and look toward the future. An invited presentation at the Annual Convention of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Milwaukee, WI.
  • Trost, B.C., Keino, L.C., Bergh, K., Couch, S., DeBates, D., Hausafus, C. O., Johnson, J. (2008-June). "Using digital technology to prepare new professionals in family and consumer sciences education." An invited presentation at the Annual Convention of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Milwaukee, WI.
  • Trost, B.C., Kubik, C., Law, R., (2008-March). "Preparing for the AAFCS Centennial Year: Voices of FCS Leaders Captured on DVD." An invited presentation at the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Midwest Conference, Lake Okoboji, IA.
  • Trost, B.C. (2007-November). "Mothers In Prison & The Storybook Project of Iowa." An invited presentation at the Iowa Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Western Region Fall Conference, Ames, IA.
  • Trost, B.C. (2007-June). "Doing mothering from prison: Using narrative to explore the experiences of participants in a mother-child support program." An invited presentation at the Annual Convention of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Reno, NV.
  • Trost, B.C. (2007-June). "Mothers in prison: Their stories and programs to support them." An invited presentation at the Annual Convention of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Reno, NV.
  • Trost, B.C. (2006-October). "AAFCS Century of Action" Keynote Address, New Mexico Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Albuquerque, NM.
  • Trost, B.C. (2005-October). "Strengthening Leadership Skills: AAFCS and Beyond" Keynote Address, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences' Fall Leadership Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Trost, B.C. (2005-October). "Through the Years: Building Strong Families" Keynote Address, New Mexico Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Conference, Las Cruces, NM.
  • Trost, B. C. (2005-March). "Leadership in AAFCS: More Than I Reckoned For!" Keynote Address, Wisconsin Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, La Cross, WI.
  • Trost, B.C. (2004-June). "Transform the Course Students 'Love to Hate'." An invited presentation at the Annual Convention of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, San Diego, CA.
  • Trost, B.C. (2002-December). "Teaching About Occupational Programs Using Distance Education." An invited presentation at the national convention of the Association for Career and Technical Education, Las Vegas, NV.

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    Honors and Awards
    • Outstanding Dissertation Award, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Education and Technology Section, 2007
    • Outstanding Graduate Research Poster, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Colleges, Universities, and Research Community of Interest and Practice, Second Place, 2007
    • Research Excellence Award, Iowa State University, (among the top 10% of all graduate student research at ISU), 2006
    • Board of Directors, TeachSharp LLC, present
    • Vice-President, Board of Directors, Storybook Project of Iowa, 1999-present
    • Board of Directors, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2004-2006
    		 302 MacKay 294-6446 btrost@iastate.edu
    Sharon Wirth 1058 LeBaron 294-6964 skwirth@iastate.edu
    Denise Bachelder 1071 LeBaron 294-4909 bach3@iastate.edu
     
    Academic Advisors
    Dawn Fiihr 30b MacKay 294-3459 dmfiihr@iastate.edu
    Ann Thye 30c MacKay 294-6360 annthye@iastate.edu
    Christine Leiran Wise 30a MacKay 294-4997 clwise@iastate.edu
    Loa Christensen 30d MacKay 294-7169 loac@iastate.edu
     
    P & S
    Stewart Burger The Knoll 294-1251 sburger@iastate.edu
    Janell Meyer 11 MacKay 294-4494 jrcmeyer@iastate.edu
    Sharon Wirth 1058 LeBaron 294-6964 skwirth@iastate.edu
     
    Merit Staff
    Dorene Buckingham 16 MacKay 294-3330 dbuck@iastate.edu
    LouAnn Doyle 31 MacKay 294-2695 ldoyle@iastate.edu
    Kathleen Killorn 31 MacKay 294-2494 kathyk@iastate.edu
    Denise Nichols 31 MacKay 294-7484 danichol@iastate.edu
    Angela Rasmusson 16 MacKay 294-3330 akras@iastate.edu
    Victoria Van Voorhis 31 MacKay 294-7474 vvanv@iastate.edu
    Chloris Williams 31 MacKay 294-1783 cawilli@iastate.edu