Ivan B. Turnipseed

Professor and Interim Chair of Hospitality Management @Virginia State University

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.

New York University

Master of Science (M.S.), Tourism and Travel Management

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Hospitality Administration

New York University

Advanced Certificate, Recreation Services and Resources Management

Brandeis University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American History, African and Afro-American Studies