STHM 2025:
Lead, Impact And Transform
Over the past two decades, Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) has earned a reputation as an educational leader in the industries we serve. This plan builds on the strong foundation we’ve built by focusing on the student experience, producing impactful research and fostering meaningful partnerships with industry.
Now more than ever there’s a need for those who are Temple Made and STHM Strong. This historic time—for the world, for our industries and for higher education—presents an unparalleled opportunity to leverage our strengths and insights in order to help our students as well as our industries thrive, as they overcome the challenges of today and tomorrow.
This plan is a living document—a tool we’re using to actively shape the next phase of the evolution of our school. It captures and redefines what distinguishes us—and articulates how we position ourselves, given the steep and winding path that lies ahead for all of us today.
Here are new ways to partner with the student body, our alumni, the faculty, staff and our many partners as we find new ways to live up to the promise of this plan. Together we can rise to the challenges of this exciting, if uncertain, time.
“We’ll expand our role as a leader and continue to be ambitious, determined and resilient—in new and crucial ways.”
You’re critical to all of our success to date and to us realizing the full potential of the vision this document lays out. Individually and collectively, we’re ready to launch the next phase of adventure for the school, which inspires so much pride in all of us.
Culture Statement
STHM students, staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds come together to create a welcoming and inclusive community focused on transforming individuals into influencers and leaders. Investing in those initiatives and activities that are innovative, entrepreneurial and represent the highest level of impact to all our stakeholders, we strive to create an environment known for its commitment to excellence, collegiality and collaboration. We are dedicated to the success of all members of the STHM community; a community that is strong, diverse, connected and proud.
Our Foundation Strategic Pillars
Impactful Research
Whether you’re getting ready for your first year of college or transferring from another university, we invite you to learn more about us and apply for admission.
Develop structures and dedicate resources that advance impactful research to benefit the communities STHM serves.
Putting it in Action
- Excellence in Translational Research
- Research, Impact, Productivity & Culture
Inclusive Culture
Respect the uniqueness of our stakeholders so we benefit from their rich and diverse perspectives and experiences.
Putting it in Action
- Office Of Diversity Equity And Inclusion
- Underrepresented Student Recruitment Retention
- Workplace Culture
- Diversity In Professional Recruitment
- Employee Professional Development And Lifelong Learning
Transformational Education
Create innovative academic experiences that meet industry needs and anticipate future trends.
Putting it in Action
- Educational Innovation
- International Programs
- Enhancement Of Student Services
Industry Engagement
Identify opportunities to create meaningful collaborations that position the school as the partner of choice.
Putting it in Action
- Partnership Development Programs
- Industry Credentialing And Training Programs
- Alumni Professional Development
Our Mission
To be globally recognized for developing leaders in sport, tourism and hospitality from diverse backgrounds, producing impactful research and advancing communities.
Our Vision
The inspiration and empowerment of people through transformational experiences.
STHM Values
STHM is guided by the following core values that reflect our existence within academia and industry. Our values serve as a clear message to our stakeholders that we are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education, research and service.
- Student-Centric
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Community Engagement
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Empowerment
Key Initiatives
- Alumni Professional Development
- Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Educational Innovation
- Workplace Culture
- Excellence in Translational Research
- Industry Credentialing & Training Programs
- Partnership Development Programs
- Student Services Expansion
- Research, Impact, Productivity & Culture
- Employee Professional Development & Lifelong Learning
- International Programs
- Underrepresented Student Recruitment
- Diversity in Professional Recruitment
Meet the Committee
We would like to recognize all of our Strategic Planning Committee members for their hard work and efforts in setting the path for STHM’s future and beyond.
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Heather Blackburn
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality ManagementAssistant DeanAssistant Professor of Instruction
https://sthm.temple.edu/directory/heather-blackburn/Office LocationSpeakman Hall 109-CDirect -
Debra Blair
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality ManagementProfessor of Instruction and Director of Organizational Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
https://sthm.temple.edu/directory/debra-blair/EmailOffice LocationSpeakman Hall 315Direct -
https://sthm.temple.edu/directory/daniel-funk/EmailOffice LocationSpeakman Hall 300Direct -
Gareth Jones
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality ManagementAssociate Professor and Director of the Sport Industry Research Center (SIRC)
https://sthm.temple.edu/directory/gareth-jones/EmailOffice LocationSpeakman Hall 369Direct -
Kristen Kuipers
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality ManagementMarketing & CommunicationsDirector of Marketing and Communications
https://sthm.temple.edu/directory/kristen-kuipers/Office Location1810 Liacouras Walk 251Direct -
https://sthm.temple.edu/directory/thilo-kunkel/EmailOffice LocationSpeakman Hall 305Direct -
Xiang (Robert) Li
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality ManagementProfessorDirector of U.S. Asia Center for Tourism and Hospitality Research
https://sthm.temple.edu/directory/xiang-robert-li/EmailOffice LocationSpeakman Hall 370/371Direct -
Andrew Lovell
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality ManagementDirector Corporate Partnerships & Engagement
https://sthm.temple.edu/directory/andrew-lovell/EmailOffice LocationSpeakman Hall 111-DDirect -
https://sthm.temple.edu/directory/lu-lu/EmailOffice LocationSpeakman Hall 329Direct -
Michael (Chihyung) Ok
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality ManagementAssociate ProfessorDirector of PhD Programs
https://sthm.temple.edu/directory/michael-chihyung-ok/EmailOffice LocationSpeakman Hall 331Direct -
Richard Ridall
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality ManagementProfessor of InstructionExecutive Director of Industry Relations
https://sthm.temple.edu/directory/richard-ridall/Office LocationSpeakman Hall 311Direct -
Yang Yang
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality ManagementInterim Department Chair and Professor and Executive Director of U.S. – Asia Center for Tourism & Hospitality Research
https://sthm.temple.edu/directory/yang-yang/EmailOffice LocationSpeakman Hall 322Direct
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