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
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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 Management
Assistant Dean
Assistant Professor of Instruction
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Debra Blair
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Professor of Instruction and Director of Organizational Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Gareth Jones
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Associate Professor and Director of the Sport Industry Research Center (SIRC)
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Kristen Kuipers
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Marketing & Communications
Director of Marketing and Communications
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Xiang (Robert) Li
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Professor
Director of U.S. Asia Center for Tourism and Hospitality Research
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Andrew Lovell
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Director Corporate Partnerships & Engagement
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Michael (Chihyung) Ok
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Associate Professor
Director of PhD Programs
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Richard Ridall
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Professor of Instruction
Executive Director of Industry Relations
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Yang Yang
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Interim Chair and Professor and Executive Director of U.S. – Asia Center for Tourism & Hospitality Research
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