Ivan B. Turnipseed
Hospitality business educator and consultant championing DEI and operational success
- Role
- Professor and Interim Chair of Hospitality Management at Virginia State University
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ivan B. Turnipseed
Experienced collegiate educator and consultant with expertise in marketing and strategic…
Experience
Professor and Interim Chair of Hospitality Management
Jun 2025 — Present · Petersburg, VA, US
Provide leadership and oversight of all academic, budgetary, and personnel functions within the Hospitality Management Department.Lead curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation, and strategic planning efforts, ensuring alignment with ACPHA accreditation standards and institutional priorities.Align departmental objectives with the mission and strategic goals of the College of Agriculture and Virginia State University.Manage faculty affairs, including recruitment, teaching assignments, professional development, student advising, and evaluation of student learning outcomes.Cultivate partnerships with hospitality industry stakeholders to enhance educational opportunities, research collaboration, and community engagement.Expand experiential learning opportunities through the department’s instructional restaurant, food truck, and other hands-on learning facilities, promoting internships and career readiness.Ensure compliance with ACPHA accreditation standards by overseeing regular reviews, reporting, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.Administer faculty evaluation and promotion processes and coordinate activities of full-time and adjunct faculty.
Education
New York University
Master of Science (M.S.), Tourism and Travel Management
2000
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Hospitality Administration
2009
New York University
Advanced Certificate, Recreation Services and Resources Management
2008
Brandeis University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American History, African and Afro-American Studies
1991
Skills
- Public Relations
- Higher Education
- Social Media
- Hospitality
- Public Speaking
- Instructional Design
- Qualitative Research
- Event Management
- Internal Marketing
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Teaching
- Hospitality Management
- Food & Beverage
- Event Planning
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Customer Service
- Program Development
- Research
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