- Other Department/College/University Service, including Continuing Education
Exhibit 23.A: Service to the Department
Exhibit 23.A.1: Department Advisement Liaison, 2010-present
Knowing so many faculty are concerned about their proficiency in advising student, special attention must be made to train and address concerns on a regular basis. Therefore, I take the position of advisement liaison seriously and break down my work into a variety of topics to address faculty and student concern.
New and Junior Faculty Training: Finding it important to prepare new faculty for success, they participate in a one year training whereby they learn to read and use the tools supporting advisement (worksheet, degree works, college catalog,…), CUNY Common Core requirements, available programs to support student success (veterans affairs, SEEK, counseling, SGA…), internships and finally, with student permission, new faculty sit in on advisement sessions before they themselves advise students. In 2016 and 2017, Profs. Warner and Kim participated in the training and in 2014 and 2015, Profs. Abreu, Garcelon, Walljasper participated. Outcomes included better use of tools, more efficient preparation. Prof. Warner is now the department’s “Nudges to the Finish Line” advisor and Prof. Walljasper joined the “Student Ready Department” pilot committee.
Faculty Training, HMGT: I design and facilitate advisement sessions, provide resources, mentor faculty with the goal of creating an effective advisement process for all students and faculty. To accomplish these goals, I work closely with the department chair.
In the interest of developing a relationship with our partners in ASAP, SEEK and the New Student Center I lead training sessions with the department chairperson, continually updating our partners on changes in the curriculum. Accuracy is important and their contact with students needs to reflect a partnership and be effective.
- Review and update Department advisement material to reflect City Tech General Education Common Core Curriculum (spring 2016, fall 2014, spring 2014, fall 2013)
- Work with department chair to create a more accurate degree audit, degree maps and “my academic planner”. (2017/2018)
- Facilitate faculty training
- Reading a Student’s Degree Audit (2018)
- Double Duty Courses, “My Degree Planner” (2017)
- Comparing what faculty and students expect from advisement (2016)
- Considerations for Advisement (spring 2016 and fall 2015)
- What our Students Need in the Advising Process (spring 2015)
- Focus on Upper Juniors and Seniors: Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary (fall 2014)
- Designed and lead faculty and student workshops to support transition to the City Tech General Education Common Core Curriculum (fall 2013, spring 2014 and fall 2014)
- Plan for the various opportunities, August 2010.
- Facilitate, with the department chairperson, bi-annual communication with Advisors in the new student center. (2010-present)
Exhibit 23.A.2: Department Sommelier, 2010-present
- Select and distribute all wine and beverages used for classes and events in the Janet Lefler Dining Room
- Manage wine inventory with a budget of approximately $10,000.00 per year, 2010-present
- Solicit and secure wine and beverage donations to supplement department inventory
- $_to be talied______2018/2019
- $7500 in 2016/2017
- $8000.00 in 2015/2016 and 2014/2015
- $9600 in 2010-2015, 2010-present
Section 23.A.3: Scholarship Committee Co-Chairperson with Lynda Dias, 2015-present
Paying for college is among the greatest challenges to student retention. There for I work to bring financial resources to hospitality students and advise students on how to position themselves for awards.
- Thomas Harris Memorial Award created to distribute funds received in memory of Thomas Harris, deceased HMGT faculty member 2017
- Les Dames d’ Escoffier, variety of awards
- Liaise between HMGT department and volunteer organization (2015-present)
- Wine Media Guild, Award for Student Interested in Furthering their Education in Wine,
- One $500.00 award and ad invitation to the organization’s monthly networking luncheon, 2018. Award recipient: Janice Guo
- One $500.00 award and ad invitation to the organization’s monthly networking luncheon, 2018. Award recipient: Polina Katz Savchencko
- One $500.00 award and an invitation to the organization’s monthly networking luncheon, 2017. Award recipient: Tatiana Zhdanova
- One $1000.00 award and an invitation to the organization’s monthly networking luncheon, 2016. Award recipient: Peter Joung
- One $1000.00 award and an invitation to the organization’s monthly networking luncheon, 2015. Award recipient: Moemu Seo
- Two $400.00 awards and an invitation to the organization’s monthly networking luncheon, 2014
- Two $400.00 awards and an invitation to the organization’s monthly networking luncheon, 2013
- One $400.00 award and an invitation to the organization’s monthly networking luncheon, 2012. Award recipient: Daisy Perry
- One $500.00 award and an invitation to the organization’s monthly networking luncheon, 2011. Award recipient: StJepan Lukic
- Two $500.00 awards and an invitation to the organization’s monthly networking luncheon, 2010. Theresa Evans and Joseph Lopez
- Frederick Wildman & Sons Scholarship for Students who show Potential in the Wine Industry,
- Scholarship for $1200.00, plus BTech Award for $500, 2013
- Scholarship for $1200.00, plus BTech Award for $500, 2012
- Scholarship for $2415.00, plus two BTech Awards for $500 each, 2011
23.A.8: “Other” Curriculum Committee Member, (Chairperson Mark Hellerrman) 20118/2019, 2017/2018 and 2015/2016
- Contribute to development of technological literacy across the curriculum
- Proposed changes to HMGT General Education Common Core requirements that were adopted by the department as part of the Fall 2016 curriculum changes
- Advised faculty writing new courses leading to the adoption of new course, HMGT4901
23.A.4 New Student Orientation Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Co-facilitator with Susan Lifrieri-Lowry Fall 2010-2011 Co-facilitators Lynda Dias and Liz Schaible
See service to the college “First-year Experience Committee” for information on how the Hospitality Management Orientation model for new student orientation has being incorporated throughout the college.
- Introduction to the high academic standards of the department and our powerful sense of community
- Conduct team building exercises
- Organize and mentor current student leaders to present at the orientation
23.A.5 BTech Awards Ceremony and Reception, Chairperson, 2011-2014
- Maintain records of student award recipients
- Maintain records of industry professional and alum honorees
- Develop and preserve relationships with industry supporters and donors resulting in new awards, increased financial support and or continuity of awards
- Oversee production of invitations, program and media/pr
- Organize awards presentation and preside over the awards presentation
- Sommelier for reception
- Organize volunteers and students (2011-2013)
23.A.6: Chef’s Celebrate City Tech, 2014 and 2011
- Secured donations of sparkling wine from Mionetto USA Imports totaling a value of over $500 for the event
- Solicited and secured a donation from One Five Hospitality Group totaling a value of $320
- Beverage Service Director
- Secured donations of red wine from Pasternak Wine Imports and beer from the Brooklyn Brewery totaling a value of over $900 for the event
- Solicited and secured a donation from the Walt Disney Company for 2 tickets to Disney World, valued at $200.00
- Solicited and secured a donation of two large format wine bottles form Richard Genova, ’82, valued at $400.00.
- Beverage Service Director
23.A.7: CHIPS Annual Fundraising Cooking Demo and Dinner, Sommelier, (Chairperson: Jean Claude) 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016
- Sommelier, Select and discuss wines with participants
