“You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.” – Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States

The School of Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) at Temple University prepares industry leaders who are inclusive and sensitive to gender, race, ethnicity, disability and sexual orientation. STHM prides itself on a diverse student body, and our faculty and staff continuously emphasize the importance of inclusion to create a school-wide culture of openness – and opportunity.

At STHM, inclusiveness also means providing an affordable education that is open to qualified students of varied socioeconomic backgrounds. We want STHM to be a gateway to broader thinking, including exposure to global political and social issues. Our students should feel comfortable with who they are and free to express their concerns and opinions. They should also expect to be challenged.

This page seeks to showcase the incredible diversity and inclusion at STHM, ranging from our students, alumni, and faculty to professional associations and industry partners. This mosaic – with its assortment of people and perspectives – illustrates how many people have contributed to the mission, vision and growth of our school. We thank you.

Elizabeth H. Barber, PhD, CHE
Associate Dean

Jeffrey W. Montague, M.Ed.
Assistant Dean

STHM’s inclusiveness expands beyond its student base, faculty, and staff. Our industry is vital to the consistent growth of our product. The following alliance partners demonstrate a segment committed to our Mission Statement in STHM.

National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators, and Developers (NABHOOD)
President/CEO - Andy Ingraham
Headquarters
National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers, Inc.(NABHOOD)
3520 West Broward Blvd.
Suite 119
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312

National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH)
National Chairman – Steven Tiller

National Society of Minorities in Hospitality
6933 Commons Plaza, Suite 537
Chesterfield, Virginia 23832

Multicultural Affairs Congress (MAC)
Executive Director – Tanya Hall

Philadelphia Multicultural Affairs Congress
Division of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
1700 Market Street
Suite 3000
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA)
AAHOA Chairman – Hermant D. (Henry) Patel

Asian American Hotel Owners Association
7000 Peachtree Dunwoody Road NE
Building 7
Atlanta, GA 30328

International Association of Hispanic Meeting Planners (IAHMP)
President and Founder – Margaret Gonzalez
International Association of Hispanic Meeting Professionals
2600 South Shore Blvd. Ste 300
League City, Texas 77573

Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine (BMTM)
Publisher/Editor-in-chief – Solomon J. Herbert
Black Meetings & Tourism
20840 Chase St.
Winnetka, CA 91306-1207

Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GPHCC)
President – Varsovia Fernandez
Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Bellevue, Suite 700
200 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

African American History Museum of Philadelphia (AAHM)
President & CEO - Romona Riscoe Benson

African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

National Association of African American HR Philadelphia (NAAAHR)
President – Ron Phillips
NAAAHR
P.O. Box 2151
Philadelphia, PA 19103

National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners (NCBMP)
NCBMP
4401 HUNTCHASE DRIVE
BOWIE, MD 20720

International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA)
President / CEO: John Tanzella
1201 NE 26th Street
Suite 103
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305  

Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC)
President/CEO: Robert C. Nelson
1231 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122

National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners (NCBMP)
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 126
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Contact us via email
(202) 628-3952
http://www.ncbmp.com

Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA)
1144 Narragansett Boulevard
Providence, RI 02905-4012
(401) 461.6343
www.mfha.net

Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival
PO Box 22444
Philadelphia, PA 19110
(215) 715-3046
www.phillyasianfilmfest.org

The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP)
(215) 715-3046
www.naaap.org

Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC)
301-305 N. 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-2156
www.chinatown-pcdc.org

Black Entertainment Sport Lawyers Association (BESLA)
P.O. Box 441485
Fort Washington, MD 20749-1485
(301) 248-1818
http://www.besla.org

Travel Professionals of Color (TPOC)
P.O. Box 39895
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 343-0342
http://www.tpoc.org

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
National Headquarters
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215-3297
(410) 580-5757
www.naacp.org

Equality Forum
1420 Locust Street, Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 732-3378
www.equalityforum.com

Gay and Lesbian International Sport Association (GLISA)
P.O. Box 4065
St.Catharines Ontario L2R 7S3 - Canada
+1-905-682-6098
www.glisa.org

Independence Business Alliance (IBA)
1717 Arch Street, Suite 3370
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-557-0190
www.independencebusinessalliance.com

Liberty Gay Rodeo Association (LGRA)
(215) 805-8488
www.libertygra.org

Philadelphia Gay Tourism Caucus (PGTC)
304 South 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 840-6141
www.philadelphiagaytourism.com

Greg DeShields
My original decision was "Career Move" however, as has been the case in the past with previous employers I have found my opportunity at Temple University School of Tourism and Hospitality Management to be more than a Career Move. It has provided me an environment to expand my knowledge, professionalism, reputation and most importantly to make a difference. There are too many elements to list but, I can state the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management has been the most significant employer of my Career.

I enjoy what I do, and value the ability to contribute to the success of Temple University School of Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Brandon Mayer
I am a part of STHM because...I look forward to providing the same high quality academic and professional experiences to the next generation of sport, recreation, tourism, and hospitality leaders that I had as an undergraduate student in the program. These educational experiences molded me as an individual and I hope to have the same impact on the current STHM student body as they move into the professional world.

Tara Miller
Academic - I am part of STHM because... The curriculum and coursework evolve to be timely and challenging which offer the best education and preparation. By blending university core classes, major requirements, specialization electives, and minors, a student can tailor his/her degree and develop a personal brand immediately. Therefore, STHM graduates represent the respected brand of the school as well as their own individuality.

Opportunity - I am part of STHM because...The opportunities provided by this leading research institution, urban campus, and active student body are matchless. Education is about exposure, and there are endless opportunities at STHM for new experiences. Students are engaged at various levels from the classroom to the globe, and this early exposure leads to an appreciation for lifelong learning.

Diversity - I am part of STHM because...I am part of the diverse society represented by STHM. Coming from a small, conservative town, I had a diluted view of the makeup of society, and I was quickly educated at STHM. Daily interaction with people of different ethnicities, cultures, abilities and preferences introduced me to the concept that there is no need normal and everyone must act within realms of social intelligence. STHM empowers students to embrace diversity and become comfortable interacting within a diverse society.

Industry/Business Exposure - I am part of STHM because...STHM has captivated the spirit of the industry through constant business exposure. Distinguished speakers, classroom projects, meaningful internships and professional associations directly connect STHM students to the industry, and the insight gained from these activities creates points of differentiation which highlight STHM graduates. The appreciation shared for the interconnectivity of sport, recreation, tourism and hospitality make STHM students strategic industry thinkers trained through constant business exposure.

Student Professional Organizations (SPO's) - I am part of STHM because...the network developed through my involvement in student professional organizations consists of lifelong relationships. From peers to faculty advisors, speakers to corporate recruiters, the relationships I developed are strong and valuable for my professional advancement. I am part of STHM and STHM is a part of me because of this network that continuously evolves and reinforces the fact that "it's a small world," particularly in sport, recreation, tourism and hospitality.

Marisa Judge
Opportunity - I am a part of STHM because of the opportunities afforded to me simply by being a part of the namesake. Our industries can't be taught inside a classroom; taking advantage of each moment to build yourself as both an individual and a professional are critical to the development of a successful academic and professional career.

Diversity - It is STHM's commitment to diversity that makes me a proud part of our community. One class can expose you to 30 other people so different from yourself, and that's not speaking only in a cultural sense. Our varying backgrounds and the chances to give testimony to them in such an environment, make the academic experience much more special.

Faculty/Staff - I am a part of STHM because of the accessibility and intellectual prowess of our faculty and staff. Always willing to guide us in the right direction, it is their propensity to instill confidence in and push their students to what they think are their limits and show them that they can and will go above and beyond.

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I Am Part of STHM Because:	Example; I am a part of STHM because … STHM/Temple has changed my life by exposing me to domestic and “international” opportunities that transcend into the classroom environment. By being a life changer and providing experiential learning to all cultures of students, our impact is immeasurable!  Jeffrey W. Montague, Assistant Dean, STHM Choose any one or more to respond to … Academic International Opportunity Diversity Industry/business exposure Inclusiveness Faculty/staff Sport, Recreation, Tourism, or Hospitality Student Professional Organizations (SPO’s) Scholarships Internships Experiential learning Programmatic If you choose to use more than one of the “points of focus” provided, please write separate 3-5 word sentence response for each! We appreciate your support in advance for assisting us to once again, “simply be the best”!