Professors
Marianne C. Bickle, Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1990
C. Reginald Brasington, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1970
Robert C. Brookshire, Ph.D., Emory University, 1982
Richard Clodfelter, Ed.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1984
Peter J. Graham, Ed.D., University of Massachusetts, 1975
Patricia G. Moody, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1978
Charles G. Partlow, Ph.D., Kansas State University, 1987
David Weaver, Ph.D., University of Western Ontario, 1986
Arch G. Woodside, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1968

Associate Professors
Elizabeth Bender, Ed.D., Northern Arizona University, 1991
Matthew J. Bernthal, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1998
Matthew T. Brown, Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado, 1999
Edward H. Coon, M.B.A., University of New Haven, 1977
Tena B. Crews, Ed.D., University of Georgia, 1994
Deborah C. Fowler, Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1991
John H. Gerdes Jr., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1996
Cathy Gustafson, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1999
Thomas H. Regan, Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado, 1991
Donald E. Stowe, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1992
Sandra K. Strick, Ph.D., Purdue University, 1985
E. Ann Swafford, M.S., Winthrop College, 1972

Assistant Professors
James Bartlett, Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 1999
Herbert F. Brown III, Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1996
Peter W. Cardon, Ph.D., Utah State University, 2005
Jason M. Carpenter, Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 2003
John M. Grady, J.D., Florida State University, 2002
Laura Lawton, Ph.D., Griffith University, 2002
Joseph R. Lefft, J.D., University of South Carolina, 1984
Marguerite Moore, Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 2002
Rod Runyan, Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2005
Scarlett C. Wesley, Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 1996

Research Associate Professor
Richard H. Harrill, Ph.D., Clemson University, 2000

Lecturer
Franklin R. Roach, M.P.A., Golden Gate University, 1975

Instructors
William B. Allman, M.B.A., University of South Carolina, 1974
C. Dan Berry, M.B.A., Winthrop University, 1996
Charles E. Boswell III, M.B.A., University of South Carolina, 1968
Kimberly L. Mahoney, M.Ed., University of Georgia, 1994
Daniel T. Norris, M.S., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 1995
Susan M. Reeves, M.B.A., University of South Carolina, 1980
Katherine S. Strickland, M.B.A., Oklahoma City University, 1975
Christine Weaver, M.A.T., University of South Carolina, 1997

Faculty Emeriti
Melvin N. Barrington, Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1987
R. Churchill Curtis, M.A., University of South Carolina, 1962
J. Thomas Davis, Ed.D., Duke University, 1968
Hazel S. Harrelson, M.Ed., University of North Carolina, Greensboro, 1966
Evelyn E. Harvey, M.Ed., University of South Carolina, 1947
Shelby J. Kiff, M.A., George Peabody College, 1963
Martha C. Lawson, M.Ed., Auburn University, 1959
Guy M. Lewis, Ph.D., University of Maryland, 1964
Richard C. Mims, M.A., Furman University, 1966
Suzanne H. Stroman, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1976
Harry E. Varney, Ed.D., Duke University, 1968
Sarah B. Wise, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1971

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Overview

Degree Programs

The College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management offers baccalaureate degrees in business and technology education; technology support and training management; hotel, restaurant, and tourism management; interdisciplinary studies; retailing; and sport and entertainment management.

Entrance Requirements

The College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management has a preprofessional and a professional division of student classification. For entrance into the preprofessional division, the college follows the general admission policies of the University. Entrance into the professional division requires the approval of the department and the successful completion of the requirements indicated under each departmental heading. It is the student's responsibility to contact the department and complete the necessary application for admission to the professional division.

In addition to the academic admission requirements of the University and of the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management for admission to the professional division, an enrollment limit may be imposed by various departments. Such a limit would become necessary if enrollment levels exceed available department staffing and facility resources. In the event of an enrollment limit, admission to a department may take into account the applicant's grade point average and other factors, which may include the applicant's potential for success in that major.

Progression Requirements

The requirements for continuing scholastic eligibility are determined by the statement on academic standing covering suspension, probation, and graduation as stated in the University bulletin. Acceptance to the professional division is based upon courses completed, GPA, class rank, and where applicable, practicum performance. Progression requirements for individual departments are specified under each department heading.

Graduation

To be eligible for graduation, students in the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management must meet all course requirements, be in good standing, and meet any specific departmental requirements as well as University requirements. A minimum grade of C is required in English 101, 102, and all departmental courses used to satisfy major or professional area requirements. Individual departments may stipulate additional courses that require a minimum grade in order to be applied toward that major.

Any additional departmental requirements are indicated under each departmental heading.

Attendance Requirements

When students enroll in a particular course, they obligate themselves for all of the work which may be assigned. Absences, excused or not, do not absolve students of this responsibility. Punctual and regular attendance is vital to the discharge of this obligation.

Faculty members will notify students specifically of the attendance policy they intend to follow in each class. An instructor may impose a grade penalty for absence in excess of 10 percent of regularly scheduled class meetings.

Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management

Interdisciplinary Studies

Retailing

Sport and Entertainment Management

Technology Support and Training Management

Course Descriptions