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Dr. Harold S. Lee

Clinical Associate Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management

(940) 369-6640

Email: Harold.Lee@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, Texas Tech University, 2016
    Major: Hospitality Administration
    Dissertation: The influence of electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) in social networking sites (SNSs) on the purchasing intentions of Generation Y customers at luxury hotels
  • MS, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2012
    Major: Hotel Administration
    Dissertation: Analyzing user-generated social media content of Las Vegas casino resorts
  • BS, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2005
    Major: Hotel Administration

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Clinical Associate Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2023 - Present).
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2018 - Present).
  • Assistant Professor of Practice, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2016 - 2018).
  • Graduate Part-time Instructor, Texas Tech University. Texas Tech University. (2015 - 2016).
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, Texas Tech University. Texas Tech University. (2013 - 2014).
  • Graduate Research Assistant, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. University of Nevada, Las Vegas. (2011 - 2012).

    • Professional

  • International Marketing Executive, Wynn and Encore Las Vegas. Wynn and Encore Las Vegas. (2007 - 2010).
  • Pit Administrator, MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. (2005 - 2007).
  • Project Administrator, Bellagio Hotel and Casino. Bellagio Hotel and Casino. (2005 - 2005).
  • Sales Marketing Manager/ Coordinator, Onyang Grand Hotel. Onyang Grand Hotel. (2000 - 2001).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II, Macquarie University. (2021 - Present).
  • Post Crisis Hospitality Management Certificate, University of South Florida. (2020 - Present).
  • Certification of Appreciation, University of North Texas. (2018 - Present).
  • Certificate of Appreciation, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology. (2017 - Present).
  • Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA), American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute. (2018 - 2023).

Professional Memberships

  • West Federation CHRIE. (July 1, 2022 - Present).
  • Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International. (April 4, 2022 - Present).
  • National Society of Minorities in Hospitality. (August 2021 - Present).
  • Global Tourism & Hospitality Conference. (June 2017 - Present).
  • Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism. (2017 - Present).
  • Asia Pacific Tourism Association. (2017 - Present).
  • Hospitality Teaching & Learning Conference. (2017 - Present).
  • International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Educations. (August 2016 - Present).
  • Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Conference for Researchers, Educators, Practitioners, and Students. (2012 - Present).

Development Activities

  • Conference Attendance, 2024 WF CHRIE Conference, WFCHRIE. Denver,CO,United States of America. (February 1, 2024 - February 3, 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, 2023 WFCHRIE Conference, WFCHRIE. Las Vegas,NV,United States of America. (February 16, 2023 - February 18, 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, HSMAI Sales Leader Forum, Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI). Frisco,Texas,United States of America. (October 20, 2022).
  • Conference Attendance, NSMH 33rd Annual National Conference and Career Fair, Florida International University. Miami,Florida ,United States of America. (October 13, 2022 - October 15, 2022).
  • Conference Attendance, 2022 Annual International CHRIE Conference, University of North Texas. Washington DC,United States of America. (August 3, 2022 - August 6, 2022).
  • Other, 2022 Texas Restaurant Show, Texas Restaurant Show. Dallas,Texas,United States of America. (July 9, 2022 - July 11, 2022).
  • Other (Webinar), Research integrity: Publish confidently with iThenticate, turnitin. Corinth,TX,United States of America. (June 10, 2022).
  • Other (Panel Discussion), SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS, University of North Texas. Denton ,Texas,United States of America. (April 19, 2022).
  • Seminar, Corporate and Foundation Relations at UNT, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (February 25, 2022).
  • Seminar, Teach Better Seminar, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (February 18, 2022).
  • Workshop, Non-Tenure Promotion Workshop, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (February 10, 2022).
  • Other (Webinar), 22 for '22 LIVE Webinar | TrendWatching, TrendWatching.com. United States of America. (January 25, 2022).
  • Conference Attendance, The 2nd Annual NETTRA Conference, NORTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE TRAVEL & TOURISM RESEARCH ASSOCIATION. United States of America. (January 20, 2022).
  • Workshop, Salesboost Onboarding Meeting, University of North Texas. United States of America. (January 12, 2022).
  • Other (Webinar), Through the Looking Glass: Finding Your Way in a New Era of Hospitality, Carbonate. United States of America. (November 18, 2021).
  • Other (Webinar), Student Success: Reimagined, D2L Corporation. United States of America. (November 16, 2021).
  • Workshop (Networking Luncheon), Fulbright Programs, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (November 15, 2021).
  • Workshop, Non-Tenure Promotion Workshop, UNT Faculty Success. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (September 22, 2021).
  • Other (Webinar), Do The Hustle: 2021 Hospitality Insights & Trends Report, af&co. and Carbonate. United States of America. (November 19, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), Making Online Classrooms Work for You (and Your Students), Harvard Business Publishing Education. United States of America. (November 19, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), The Challenges and Opportunities of Transitioning Your Learning Management System, D2L Corporation. United States of America. (November 18, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), A.I. is bringing Intelligence to Hotel Forecasting & Pricing. What You Should Know, ROOMDEX. United States of America. (November 17, 2020).
  • Workshop, Anti-Bias and Cultural Awareness Program, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (November 6, 2020).
  • Workshop, Active Learning Strategies for Hybrid Classrooms, UNT Non-Tenure Track Faculty Mentoring Network. United States of America. (October 31, 2020).
  • Workshop, Non-Tenure Promotion Workshop, UNT Non-Tenure Track Faculty Mentoring Network. United States of America. (September 30, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), Making Project-Based Learning Work in an Online Curriculum: A Panel Discussion, Harvard Business Publishing’s Higher Education. United States of America. (February 11, 2020).
  • Other, Mentoring Network Luncheon, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 3, 2019).
  • Workshop, Salesboost for Hospitality, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (August 22, 2019).
  • Conference Attendance, The 25th Asia Pacific Tourism Association Annual Conference, Asia Pacific Tourism Association. Danang,Vietnam. (July 1, 2019 - July 4, 2019).
  • Workshop, Faculty Safety Workshop, University of North Texas. Denton,TEXAS,United States of America. (April 4, 2019).
  • Conference Attendance, The 4th Hospitality Teaching and Learning Conference, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (November 21, 2018 - November 22, 2018).
  • Conference Attendance, 2018 Korea American Hospitality & Tourism Educator Association Conference, Korea American Hospitality & Tourism Educator Association. Las Vegas,NV,United States of America. (April 20, 2018 - April 21, 2018).
  • Workshop, UNT Frisco Town Hall, University of North Texas. United States of America. (April 12, 2018).
  • Workshop, Intentionally Designing Our Future At Frisco, University of North Texas. Frisco,Texas,United States of America. (March 16, 2018).
  • Other, Mentoring Network Luncheon, University of North Texas. United States of America. (March 2, 2018).
  • Workshop, Pathway to Promotion: Lecturers and Clinical Faculty, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (February 2018).
  • Workshop, Canvas Bootcamp Session, University of North Teaxs. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (February 16, 2018).
  • Conference Attendance, 23rd Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism, Texas Tech University & Iowa State University. Fort Worth ,Texas,United States of America. (January 3, 2018 - January 5, 2018).
  • Conference Attendance, The 3rd Hospitality Teaching and Learning Conference, University of North Teaxs. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (November 22, 2017 - November 23, 2017).
  • Conference Attendance, The 23rd Asia Pacific Tourism Association Annual Conference, Dong-a University. Busan,Korea, South. (June 18, 2017 - June 21, 2017).
  • Conference Attendance, The 3rd Global Tourism & Hospitality Conference, Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Hong Kong. (June 5, 2017 - June 7, 2017).
  • Conference Attendance, 2017 Academy of Global Hospitality & Tourism Conference, Korean Hospitality and Tourism Academe. Chungju ,Korea, South. (May 26, 2017 - May 28, 2017).
  • Conference Attendance, The 2nd Hospitality Teaching and Learning Conference, University of North Teaxs. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (November 23, 2016 - November 24, 2016).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • CMHT 4750 - Managing a Diverse Work Force, 11 courses.
  • HMGT 2280 - Hospitality Accounting 1 Financial, 1 course.
  • HMGT 2480 - Hospitality Accounting 2 Managerial, 16 courses.
  • HMGT 2800 - Foundations of International Travel and Tourism, 1 course.
  • HMGT 3100 - Casino Management, 6 courses.
  • HMGT 3260 - Resort and Club Management, 3 courses.
  • HMGT 3300 - Hospitality Industry Marketing and Sales, 1 course.
  • HMGT 3920 - Recent Developments in the Hospitality Industry, 15 courses.
  • HMGT 4150 - Casino Management, 5 courses.
  • HMGT 4210 - Hospitality Cost Controls, 2 courses.
  • HMGT 4600 - Information Technology in Hospitality and Tourism, 2 courses.
  • HMGT 5150 - Casino Management, 1 course.
  • HMGT 5630 - Advanced Convention and Event Management, 2 courses.
  • HMGT 5790 - Field Experience in Hospitality and Tourism, 2 courses.
  • HMGT 5900 - Special Problems in Hospitality and Tourism, 3 courses.
  • HMGT 5920 - Problem in Lieu of Thesis, 2 courses.

Teaching at Other Institutions

  • Texas Tech University, RHIM 3322 Hospitality Control 2, Spring 2016.
  • Texas Tech University, RHIM 3321 Hospitality Control 1, Fall 2015.
  • Texas Tech University, RHIM 3322 Hospitality Control 2, Summer 2015.
  • Texas Tech University, RHIM 3322 Hospitality Control 2, Spring 2015.

Non-Credit Instruction

  • Guest Lecture, University of North Texas, 30 participants. (October 14, 2021).
  • Guest Lecture, University of North Texas, 30 participants. (October 13, 2021).
  • Guest Lecture, University of North Texas, 60 participants. (October 28, 2019).
  • Guest Lecture, University of North Texas, 40 participants. (October 29, 2018).
  • Guest Lecture, University of North Texas, 40 participants. (April 4, 2018).
  • Guest Lecture, University of North Texas, 40 participants. (March 8, 2017).

Directed Student Learning

  • Directed Individual/Independent Study, Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (January 2024).
  • Directed Individual/Independent Study, "Hotel Industry Facing the Challenges in terms of Pre and Post Covid," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (January 2023 - May 2023).
  • Undergraduate Honors Thesis Chair, "Pregnancy in the Corporate Workplace," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (January 2023 - May 2023).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Revving Up Revenue: Unlocking The Power of Cancellation Policies on Booking Intentions," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (August 2022 - May 2023).

Awards and Honors

  • 5 Years of Service, University of North Texas. (March 22, 2022).
  • CMHT Faculty Service Champion Award, University of North Texas. (January 28, 2020).
  • CMHT Soaring Eagle Award, University of North Texas. (December 6, 2018).
  • Mean Green Faculty/Staff Spotlight, University of North Texas. (December 5, 2018).
  • Certification of Appreciation, University of North Texas. (April 27, 2018).
  • Best Paper Full Paper Award – 1st Place, Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Conference for Researchers, Educators, Practitioners, and Students (THEREPS) Conference. (April 15, 2023).
  • Best Proposal Presentation Award – 2nd Place, Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Conference for Researchers, Educators, Practitioners, and Students (THEREPS) Conference. (April 15, 2022).
  • Best Paper Award – 3rd Place, The Korea America Hospitality & Tourism Educators Association. (April 20, 2018).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Journal Article

  • Min, J., Lee, H., Lema, J., Agrusa, J., Linnes, C. (2023). The #Metoo movement in paradise: An assessment of the restaurant industry. Journal of Foodservice Business Research. Taylor and Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/15378020.2021.1896940
  • Hong, C., Soifer, I., lee, h., Choi, E., Ruetzler, T. (2023). Hospitality and tourism management student satisfaction with their majors and career readiness amid the COVID-19 pandemic.. Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhlste.2023.100434
  • Lee, H., Min, J., Yuan, J. (2021). The impact of electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) on social networking sites (SNSs) on the booking intention of Generation Y customers at luxury hotels. Journal of Vacation Marketing. 27 (3) 237-251. Sage Journals. https://doi.org/10.1177/1356766720987872
  • Agrusa, J., Linnes, C., Lema, J., Min, J., Henthorne, T., Itoga, H., Lee, H. (2021). Tourism well-being and transitioning island destinations for sustainable development.. Other. 14 (1) 32. MDPI. https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm14010032
  • Min, J., Agrusa, J., Lema, J., Lee, H. (2020). The tourism sector and U.S. regional macroeconomic stability: A network approach. Sustainability. 12 (18) 7543. MDPI. https://doi:10.3390/su12187543
  • Min, J., Lee, H.S., Blum, S. (2019). Spillover impact of non-gaming amenities on gaming volumes. Cornell Hospitality Quarterly. 60 (3) 262-269. Sage Journals, https://doi.org/10.1177/1938965518787453
  • Min, J., Lee, H.S. (2017). The 23rd Asia Pacific Tourism Association Annual Conference, Busan, South Korea, June 18–21, 2017. Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism. 17 (4) 325-327. https://doi.org/10.1080/15313220.2017.1357520
  • Mittler, R., Kim, Y., Song, L., Coutu, J., Coutu, A., Ciftci-Yilmaz, S., Lee, H.S., Stevenson, B., Zhu, J.K. (2006). Gain- and loss-of-function mutations in Zat10 enhance the tolerance of plants to abiotic stress.. FEBS Letters. 580 (28-29) 6537-42.

Presentations Given

    Oral Presentation

  • Lee, H.S. (Author & Presenter), Song, J. (Author), Jeon, S. (Author), 2024 West Federation CHRIE Conference, What Makes an Academic Conference Enjoyable? A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Preferences in Asia and North America, West Federation CHRIE, Denver, CO, United States of America. (2024 - 2024).
  • Vo, L. (Author), Min, J. (Author & Presenter), Lee, H.S. (Author), The Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Conference for Researchers, Educators, Practitioners, and Students (THEREPS) Conference, Revving up revenue: Unlocking the power of cancellation policies on booking intentions, Las Vegas, NV, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).
  • Lee, H.S. (Author & Presenter), Song, J. (Author), 2023 West Federation CHRIE Conference, Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Academic Conferences: Differences in Perceptions of Hotel Managers, Conference Organizers, and Conference Participants, West Federation CHRIE, Las Vegas, NV, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).
  • Min, J. (Author), Lee, H.S. (Author & Presenter), Agrusa, J. (Author), Lema, J. (Author), The 28th Asia Pacific Tourism Association (APTA) Annual Conference, What makes them come back? Exploring the link between loyalty program rewards and consumer intentions at integrated resorts, Asia Pacific Tourism Association, Chiang Mai, Philippines, Philippines. (2022 - 2022).
  • Min, J. (Author & Presenter), Zhang, X. (Author), Lee, H.S. (Author), Vo, L. (Author), The Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Conference for Researchers, Educators, Practitioners, and Students Conference, The role of message norms, culture, and consciousness on diners’ willingness to pay for restaurants’ sustainable practices., KATHEA, Philadelphia, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Min, J. (Author), Lee, H. (Author & Presenter), Yeo, P. (Author), Agrusa, J. (Author), Lema, J. (Author), The 26th Asia Pacific Tourism Association (APTA) Annual Conference, Integrated resort customer retention: the loyalty program benefits, satisfaction, and commitments., The Asia Pacific Tourism Association (APTA), Chiang Mai, Thailand, Philippines. (2020 - 2020).
  • Thapa-Magar, A. (Author), Min, J. (Author & Presenter), Lee, H.S. (Author & Presenter), The 25th Asia Pacific Tourism Association (APTA) Annual Conference, Enlightening dark tourism in Nepal, The Asia Pacific Tourism Association, Da Nang, Vietnam, Vietnam. (2019 - 2019).
  • Su, H. (Author), Min, J. (Author & Presenter), Lee, H.S. (Author & Presenter), The 25th Asia Pacific Tourism Association (APTA) Annual Conference, The effects of reward types on customer loyalty in integrated resorts., The Asia Pacific Tourism Association, Da Nang, Vietnam, Vietnam. (2019 - 2019).
  • Thapa-Magar, A. (Author & Presenter), Min, J. (Author), Yang, K. (Author), Lee, H.S. (Author), The 24th Annual Graduate Education & Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism, Dark Tourism Motivation, Experience and Perceived Benefits: A Case study of the Nepal Earthquake, Houston, TX, United States of America. (2019 - 2019).
  • Espiritu, N. (Author & Presenter), Min, J. (Author & Presenter), Lee, H.S. (Author & Presenter), Kim, Y. (Author), The Korea American Hospitality & Tourism Educator Association Conference, Should hotels offer more rewards? Effects of reward program on firm’s profitability., Korea American Hospitality & Tourism Educator Association, Las Vegas, NV, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).
  • Min, J. (Author & Presenter), Blum, S. (Author), Lee, H. (Author), The 23rd Asia Pacific Tourism Association (APTA) Annual Conference, Spillover impact of non-gaming amenities on gaming volumes in a destination casino resort., Seoul, South Korea, Korea, South. (2017 - 2017).
  • Min, J. (Author & Presenter), Blum, S. (Author), Lee, H. (Author), The 3rd Global Tourism & Hospitality Conference (GTHC), The evidence of complimentary effects on profit: An empirical analysis of integrated casino resort revenue management., Hong Kong, Hong Kong. (2017 - 2017).
  • Lee, H. (Presenter), Min, J. (Author), The 3rd Global Hospitality & Tourism Conference (GHTC), Effect of electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) on social networking sites (SNSs) for Generation Y’s booking intention on luxury hotels., Cheongju, South Korea, Korea, South. (2017 - 2017).
  • Lee, H. (Author & Presenter), Min, J. (Author), Yuan, J. (Author), The 21st Annual Graduate Education & Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism, How do college students utilize social media to select a hospitality management program?, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America. (2016 - 2016).
  • Lee, H. (Author & Presenter), Min, J. (Author & Presenter), Hospitality Teaching & Learning Conference, How does the hospitality course related field trip affect student learning?, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Lee, H. (Author & Presenter), Min, J. (Author), Yuan, J. (Author), The 4th International Interdisciplinary Business-Economics Advancement Conference, Analyzing current trends of wineries’ involvements with social media., Las Vegas, NV, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Min, J. (Author & Presenter), Lee, H. (Author), Yuan, J. (Author), The 4th International Interdisciplinary Business-Economics Advancement Conference, Estimating the impact of casino complimentaries: the use of non-gaming promotions, Las Vegas, NV, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Lee, H. (Author & Presenter), Min , J. (Author & Presenter), Yuan, J. (Author), The 4th International Interdisciplinary Business-Economics Advancement Conference, How millennials utilize social media websites to select luxury hotels, Las Vegas, NV, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Lee, H. (Author & Presenter), Min , J. (Author), Yuan, J. (Author), The 4th International Interdisciplinary Business-Economics Advancement Conference, Using social media as a recruitment tool: Views of students at a Hospitality and Tourism program, Las Vegas, NV, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Min, J. (Author & Presenter), Lee, H. (Author), Blum, S. (Author), The 20th Graduate Students Research Conference, The indirect contribution of a loyalty program to casino restaurant revenues: An exploratory study., Tampa, FL, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).

    • Poster

  • Lee, H. (Author & Presenter), Yuan, J. (Author), The 2016 Annual International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Educational Conference in Hospitality and Tourism Educators, How Do Luxury and Upscale Hotels Use Social Networking Sites (SNSs) to Attract Generation Y Guests?, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2016 - 2016).
  • Lee, H. (Author & Presenter), Min, J. (Author), Yuan, J. (Author), The 21st Annual Graduate Education & Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism, The impacts of new hotels on neighboring hotels’ operational performances: The case of Houston metropolitan area., Philadelphia, PA,, United States of America. (2016 - 2016).
  • Min, J. (Author), Lee, H. (Author), Yuan, J. (Author & Presenter), The 13th Asia Pacific Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (APacCHRIE), Hedonic estimates of complimentary offers and spatial price competition in the hotel industry., Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand. (2015 - 2015).
  • Min, J. (Author), Lee, H. (Author), Blum, S. (Author), The 14th Annual Graduate Student Research Poster Competition, Estimating the impact of casino complimentaries: The use of non-gaming promotions., Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Lee, H. (Author & Presenter), Yuan, J. (Author), The 20th Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism, Investigating social networking sites: How do luxury and upscale hotels perform to attract Generation Y?, Tampa, FL, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Min, J. (Author & Presenter), Lee, H. (Author), Yuan, J. (Author), The 20th Graduate Students Research Conference, An exploratory study of gambling motivations and patterns: A comparison between Western and Eastern casino players., Tampa, FL, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Lee, H. (Author & Presenter), Erdem, M. (Author), Goh, B. (Author), The 19th Annual Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism, Analyzing user-generated social media content of Las Vegas Casino Resorts, University of Houston, Houston, TX, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).

Media Contributions

    Internet

  • "Best Cities for New Year's," WalletHub.com. (December 12, 2023).
  • "Expert Thoughts on Chase Sapphire Preferred," WalletHub. (April 13, 2022).
  • "2022’s Best Cities for Brunch Lovers," Lawnstarter.com. (March 31, 2022).
  • "FINDING THE RIGHT HOTEL REWARDS CREDIT CARD," www.moneygeek.com. (March 23, 2022).
  • "The Platinum Card® from American Express," WalletHub. (September 25, 2020).

    • Newspaper

  • "Deal them in: UNT hospitality adds casino management class — chips and all," Denton Record-Chronicle. (March 3, 2022).
  • "UNT Casino Management teaches students the basics of serving gamblers," Denton Record-Chronicle. (March 3, 2022).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Fellowship

  • Song, J. (Principal), Lee, H.S. (Co-Principal), "The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Travelers’ Preferences: A Global Perspectives," sponsored by Sam Talyor Fellowship Fund at the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, Local, $2000 Funded. (2023).
  • Song, J. (Principal), Jeon, S. (Co-Principal), Lee, H.S. (Co-Principal), "What Makes an Academic Conference Enjoyable? A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Preferences in Asia and North America," sponsored by Sam Talyor Fellowship Fund at the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, Local, $1000 Funded. (2023).

    • Grant - Research

  • Lee, H.S. (Principal), Min, J. (Co-Principal), Yang, K. (Co-Principal), "Casino, Crime, and Geographic Information System (GIS) – Investigating the spatial gap between social benefits and disparities," sponsored by Center for Consumer Insights and Innovation at CMHT, University of North Texas, $2000 Funded. (2022 - 2023).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, CMHT Undergraduate Committee. (August 2023 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Search Committee Member to Academic Counselor. (January 25, 2022 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Academic Affair Committee. (October 13, 2021 - Present).
  • Committee Member, CMHT Marketing Committee. (August 2021 - Present).
  • Student Org Advisor (Non-Professional Org), National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH). (August 2021 - Present).
  • Committee Chair, HTM High School Outreach Committee. (August 2017 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. (August 29, 2022 - May 2023).
  • Committee Member, Search Committee Member to Clinical Assistant Professor. (June 1, 2022 - August 4, 2022).
  • Committee Member, CMHT Scholarship Committee. (August 2020 - May 2021).
  • Committee Chair, CMHT Recruitment Summer Ad Hoc Committee. (May 2020 - August 2020).
  • Committee Member, CMHT Undergraduate Committee. (August 2017 - July 2020).
  • Committee Chair, CMHT Undergraduate Committee. (August 2018 - July 2019).
  • Co-Chair, We Care We Count Faculty and Staff Campaign. (January 2019 - May 2019).
  • Committee Member, Development of HTM Program Committee. (August 2017 - July 2018).
  • Committee Member, HTM Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (August 2017 - July 2018).
  • Committee Member, CMHT Research Committee. (August 2016 - May 2017).

Public Service

  • Member, Knights of Columbus. Irving, TX. (November 2022 - Present).
  • Other (Parent Volunteer), Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students). Flower Mound, Texas. (October 24, 2022 - Present).
  • Committee Chair (Public Relation), St. Andrew Kim Catholic Church/Committee Chair on Public Relation. Irving, TEXAS. (July 2018 - Present).
  • Member, UNICEF Next Generation/Young Professionals helping children. (August 2017 - Present).
  • Other (Parent Volunteer), New Korean School of Dallas. Irving, TX. (April 23, 2022).
  • Committee Member (Development of Church Service), St. Andrew Kim Catholic Church/Committee Member on Development of Church Service. Irving, TX. (October 2019 - December 2020).

Professional Service

  • Editor, Associate Editor, Global Journal of Tourism Leisure and Hospitality Management. (December 2023 - Present).
  • Officer, Secretary (Secretary), West Federation CHRIE. (August 1, 2022 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Conference for Researchers, Educators, Practitioners, and Students (THEREPS). (March 11, 2022 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Tourism and Hospitality Research. (December 31, 2021 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, International Hospitality Review. (July 2020 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, West Federation CHRIE Conference. (October 2018 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology. (August 2016 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, Euro Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (CHRIE) Conference. (August 2015 - Present).
  • Other (Panelist), The NSMH 33rd Annual National Conference. Miami, Florida. (October 13, 2022 - October 15, 2022).
  • Reviewer, Textbook, AME Learning (Hospitality Accounting). (November 9, 2020 - November 19, 2020).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, Central CHRIE Federation Conference. (January 2018 - December 2018).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, The 3rd Annual Central CHRIE Federation Conference. Ames, Iowa. (2018 - 2018).
  • Chairperson, The 4th Hospitality Teaching & Learning Conference. Denton, Texas. (November 21, 2018 - November 22, 2018).
  • Other (Moderator), The 23rd Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism. Fort Worth, Texas. (January 3, 2018 - January 5, 2018).
  • Chairperson, The 3rd Hospitality Teaching & Learning Conference. Denton, Texas. (November 22, 2017 - November 23, 2017).
  • Other (Panelist), The 3rd Hospitality Teaching and Learning Conference. Denton, Texas. (November 22, 2017 - November 23, 2017).
  • Chairperson, The 2nd Hospitality Teaching & Learning Conference. Denton, Texas. (November 22, 2016 - November 23, 2016).