Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management Faculty | 2025-2026 Academic Catalog | SIU

Davis, Nicole, Professor of Practice, Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management, Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 2009; 2004. Food history, mid-west foodways and cuisine, social media in tourism, education technology, and destination marketing.

Farrish, John, Associate Professor, Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management, Ph.D., University of Nevada Las Vegas, 2010; 2015. Food and labor cost control, facilities management, food and beverage management, human resources in tourism and hospitality.

Karan, Ravi, Associate Lecturer, Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management, MBA Northumbria University, 2006; 2012. Hotel, resort management, and beverage management

Smith, Sylvia, Professor, Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management, Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 2007; 2013. Local food systems, food safety and sanitation, fermentation, sensory evaluation.