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Dr. Luwis A. Mhlanga

Senior Lecturer

University of North Texas

Department of Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management

Email: Luwis.Mhlanga@unt.edu

Education

  • MS, University of North Texas, 2004
    Major: Hospitality Management
  • BS, University of Houston, 2002
    Major: Hotel and Restaurant Management
  • AAS, Del Mar College, 1998
    Major: Hotel/Motel Management

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Senior Lecturer, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2020 - Present).
  • Senior Lecturer, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2011 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Texas Motor Speedway. Texas Motor Speedway. (2020 - 2023).
  • Senior Lecturer, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2011 - 2023).
  • Senior Lecturer, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2011 - 2023).
  • Committee Member, Texas Motor Speedway. Texas Motor Speedway. (2022 - 2022).
  • Member, HEAT. HEAT. (2022 - 2022).
  • Committee Member, Texas Motor Speedway. Texas Motor Speedway. (2021 - 2021).
  • Member, ACF. ACF. (2021 - 2021).
  • Member, ACF. ACF. (2021 - 2021).
  • Committee Member, Texas Motor Speedway. Texas Motor Speedway. (2020 - 2020).
  • Lecturer, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2011 - 2020).
  • Student, Northwest Nazarene University. Northwest Nazarene University. (2015 - 2017).
  • Advisor, Texas Motor Speedway. Texas Motor Speedway. (2015 - 2015).
  • Student, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2014 - 2014).
  • Advisor, Texas Motor Speedway. Texas Motor Speedway. (2012 - 2013).
  • Committee Member, Texas Motor Speedway. Texas Motor Speedway. (2012 - 2012).
  • Committee Member, Texas Motor Speedway. Texas Motor Speedway. (2011 - 2011).
  • Senior Lecturer, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2011 - 2011).
  • Senior Lecturer, Texas Motor Speedway. Texas Motor Speedway. (2011 - 2010).
  • Lead Instructor, Wiley College. Wiley College. (2007 - 2011).
  • Lead Instructor, Wiley College. Wiley College. (2007 - 2010).
  • Student, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2004 - 2004).
  • Student, University of Houston. University of Houston. (2002 - 2002).
  • Student, Del Mar College. Del Mar College. (1998 - 1998).
  • Hobby, Dallas. Dallas. (1998 - 1998).

    • Professional

  • Chef, Texas Motor Speedway. Texas Motor Speedway. (2006 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Dallas Arboretum. Dallas Arboretum. (2020 - 2020).
  • Committee Member, Dallas Arboretum. Dallas Arboretum. (2020 - 2020).
  • Chair, Dallas. Dallas. (2010 - 2010).
  • Manager, Racetrack. Racetrack. (2006 - 2007).
  • Chef, Texas Motor Speedway. Texas Motor Speedway. (2005 - 2006).
  • Member, Hobby. Hobby. (1998 - 1998).

Professional Memberships

  • Hospitality Educators Association of Texas. (November 4, 2022 - Present).
  • American Culinary Federation, Inc.. (May 15, 2021 - Present).
  • Black Faculty Network. (August 2016 - Present).
  • National Center for Faculty Development. (January 15, 2017 - March 15, 2022).
  • International Association of Culinary Professionals. (August 2014 - August 2018).
  • National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners. (May 2009 - December 2016).

Development Activities

  • Seminar, Vendor Hold Search for PCard, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (December 13, 2023 - December 13, 2023).
  • Seminar, Cybersecurity Awareness Training, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (September 6, 2023 - September 6, 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, ACF National Convention, American Culinary Federation ( ACF). New Orleans,Louisiana ,United States of America. (July 15, 2023 - July 19, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Texas ProStart Competition Judge, Texas Restaurant Association. Waco,Texas,United States of America. (March 24, 2023 - March 26, 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, Texas State Leadership Conference (Business Professional of America Conference), Texas Hotel & Lodging Association. Dallas,Texas,United States of America. (March 3, 2023 - March 4, 2023).
  • Seminar, Anti-racism is Not a Self-Help Movement: Moving from Individual Analysis to Systemic Change, UNT- Faculty Success. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (November 18, 2022 - November 18, 2022).
  • Conference Attendance, Professional Development Conference, Hospitality Education Association of Texas (HEAT). San Antonio,Texas,United States of America. (November 4, 2022 - November 8, 2022).
  • Seminar, Making the Invisible Visible: Meaningful Support of Asian Amercian Students, Faculty, and Satff, UNT- Faculty Success. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (October 25, 2022 - October 25, 2022).
  • Conference Attendance, Sales Leader Forum, HSMAI (The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International. Frisco,Texas,United States of America. (October 22, 2022 - October 22, 2022).
  • Seminar, PCI DSS Awareness Training, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (September 9, 2022 - September 9, 2022).
  • Conference Attendance, ACF National Convention, American Culinary Federation (ACF). Las Vegas,Nevada,United States of America. (July 24, 2022 - July 28, 2022).
  • Conference Attendance, Texas Restaurant Show, Texas Restaurant Show. Dallas,TX,United States of America. (July 10, 2022 - July 11, 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Texas ProStart Competition Judge, Texas Restaurant Association. Frisco,Texas,United States of America. (March 25, 2022 - March 27, 2022).
  • Seminar, Giving Students Real-World Experience Through Simulations: Road-Tested Lessons and Advice, Harvard Business Publishing Education. Boston,MA,United States of America. (January 20, 2022 - January 20, 2022).
  • Seminar, Assessing Servingness at HSIs, UNT- Faculty Success. Dentin,TX,United States of America. (November 5, 2021 - November 5, 2021).
  • Seminar, Normal Isn't Coming Back. What Can Educators and Students Do to Adapt in our Ever-Changing Learning Environment?, Harvard Business Publishing Education. Boston,MA,United States of America. (October 28, 2021 - October 28, 2021).
  • Seminar, Designing Engaging Learning Experiences for Undergraduates, Harvad Business Publishing Education. Boston,MA,United States of America. (September 16, 2021 - September 16, 2021).
  • Seminar, Designing Better Courses: Blending the Best of Pre- and Post- Pandemic Pedagogy, Harvard Business Publishing Education. Boston,MA,United States of America. (July 21, 2021 - July 21, 2021).
  • Seminar, How Writing and Teaching a Difficult, Emotionally Charged Case Made Me a Better Educator, Harvard Business Publishing Education. Boston,MA,United States of America. (May 26, 2021 - May 26, 2021).
  • Seminar, How the Pandemic Made Me a Better Educator, Harvard Business Publishing Education. Brighton,MA,United States of America. (February 3, 2021).
  • Workshop, Barilla- Menu of Change University Research Collaborative (MCURC) Virtual Sampling Event, Barilla. Smyrna,GA,United States of America. (January 13, 2021).
  • Seminar, Making Online Classrooms Work for You (and Your Students), Harvard Business Publishing Education. Brighton,MA,United States of America. (November 19, 2020).
  • Seminar, Using an Equity Framework to Engage Students with Minoritized Identities, Faculty Success (UNT). Denton,TX,United States of America. (November 16, 2020).
  • Seminar, A Conversation with Lou Holtz- UNT Kuehne Speaker Series, UNT. Denton,TX,United States of America. (November 10, 2020).
  • Seminar, Bias Awareness and Perceptions Training, Divison of Institutional Equity & Diversity (UNT). Denton,TX,United States of America. (November 10, 2020).
  • Seminar, Introduction to Inclusion in Higher Eductaional Settings, Office for Faculty Success (UNT). Denton,TX,United States of America. (November 6, 2020).
  • Seminar, Diversity and Inclusion: Building Connection and Community in Physical, Online, and Hybrid Classrooms, Harvad Business Publishing Education. Brighton,MA,United States of America. (August 27, 2020).
  • Seminar, Exploring the Challenges and Opportunitities in Online Case Teaching: Insights from Two Case Teaching Experts, Harvard Business Publishing Education. Brighton,MA,United States of America. (June 3, 2020).
  • Workshop, Team-Based Learning Workshop, University of North Texas. Denton,Tx,United States of America. (February 7, 2020).
  • Conference Attendance, Mastering Team-Based Learning, UNT- Bradetich, Judith. Denton,TX,United States of America. (February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2019).
  • Seminar, The future of food safety, keep it safe!, ServSafe. Chicago,IL,United States of America. (September 26, 2018 - September 26, 2018).
  • Seminar, Changes vs. Consistencies in the foodserive industry, ServSafe. Chicago,IL,United States of America. (September 24, 2018 - September 24, 2018).
  • Seminar, Sexual harassment prevention for restaurant and hospitality employees, ServSafe. Chicago,IL,United States of America. (August 9, 2018 - August 9, 2018).
  • Seminar, Critical changes within the new 2017 FDA food code, ServSafe. Chicago,IL,United States of America. (June 19, 2018 - June 19, 2018).
  • Seminar (Webinar), Core Curriculum: How to develop a daily writing practice, National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity. Grandville,MI,United States of America. (January 19, 2018 - January 19, 2018).
  • Seminar (Webinar), Imposter Syndrome: How to Recognize It, Overcome It, and Realize Your Academic Goals, National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity. Grandville,MI,United States of America. (November 11, 2017 - November 11, 2017).
  • Seminar (Webinar), 5 Secrets to a Super-Productive Semester, National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity. Grandville,MI,United States of America. (November 8, 2017 - November 8, 2017).
  • Seminar (Webinar), Fixing America's Higher Ed Problem, Top Hat. DC,Washington DC,United States of America. (November 2, 2017 - November 2, 2017).
  • Conference Attendance (Hosted by the Bill J. Priest Center for Community College Education, UNT), “Diversity and divergence: Getting beyond enrollment to bolster educational equity, Don A Buchholz Lecture Series. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (October 12, 2017 - October 12, 2017).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • CMHT 4750 - Managing a Diverse Work Force, 19 courses.
  • EDEM 1600 - Introduction to Global Event Management, 1 course.
  • HMGT 1470 - Introduction to Professional Food Preparation, 2 courses.
  • HMGT 1500 - Orientation to the Hospitality Industry, 2 courses.
  • HMGT 2800 - Foundations of International Travel and Tourism, 1 course.
  • HMGT 3251 - Restaurant Operations, 24 courses.
  • HMGT 3300 - Hospitality Industry Marketing and Sales, 1 course.
  • HMGT 4210 - Hospitality Accounting 3 Cost Controls, 1 course.
  • HMGT 4250 - Restaurant Operations II, 97 courses.
  • HMGT 5920 - Problem in Lieu of Thesis, 1 course.
  • SMHM 2800 - Foundations of International Travel and Tourism, 2 courses.
  • SMHM 4250 - Restaurant Operations II, 1 course.
  • SMHM 4980 - Experimental Course, 1 course.

Directed Student Learning

  • Supervised Research, "In Progress-Need to narrow the topic," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (January 20, 2022).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Journal Article

  • Leung, X.Y., Chen, H., Chang, W., Mhlanga, L.A. (2022). Is VR game training more effective? A longitudinal experiment applying cognitive-affective theory of learning with media. Tourism Management Perspectives. 44 101020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmp.2022.101020

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Teaching

  • , P. (Principal), Hawley (Co-Principal), Bennett, A. (Co-Principal), Williams, K. (Supporting), Pookulangara, S.A. (Supporting), Jestratijevic, I. (Supporting), Leung, X. (Supporting), Mhlanga, L.A. (Supporting), Kim, J. (Supporting), Shenberger, A. (Supporting), Augustin, S., "Globalizing the Educational Experience: The College of Merchandising, Hospitality, and Tourism," sponsored by Department of Education, Federal, $180371 Funded. (2020 - 2023).
  • Mhlanga, L.A., "Connect Learning Grant," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $1400 Funded. (2021 - 2022).
  • , P. (Principal), Hawley (Co-Principal), Bennett, A. (Co-Principal), Williams, K. (Supporting), Pookulangara, S.A. (Supporting), Jestratijevic, I. (Supporting), Leung, X. (Supporting), Mhlanga, L.A. (Supporting), Kim, J. (Supporting), Shenberger, A. (Supporting), Augustin, S., "Globalizing the Educational Experience: The College of Merchandising, Hospitality, and Tourism," sponsored by Department of Education, Federal, Funded. (2020 - 2023).

Service

University Service

  • Student Org Advisor (Non-Professional Org), Tea Society. (August 15, 2023 - Present).
  • Committee Member, CMHT Scholarship Committe. (August 2022 - Present).
  • Student Org Advisor (Non-Professional Org) (Open to all UNT students), Mean Green Culinary Club. (August 15, 2015 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Committee on the Status of Faculty of Color. (September 21, 2021 - September 21, 2024).
  • Workshop Organizer, First Flight Week. (August 14, 2023 - August 14, 2023).
  • Committee Member, UNT Community Lecture Series Committee. (October 14, 2020 - May 15, 2023).
  • Student Recruiter, Texas Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). (March 31, 2023 - March 31, 2023).
  • Committee Member, Frisco-based Lecturer position. (November 15, 2022 - January 30, 2023).
  • Student Recruiter, Recruitment. (October 28, 2022 - October 28, 2022).
  • Committee Member, Dean Reappointment Review. (September 9, 2021 - May 31, 2022).
  • Committee Member, Administrator Evaluation Committee for Dean Hawley. (January 13, 2022 - February 24, 2022).
  • Committee Chair, Club at Gateway -Non-Student Hourly. (January 10, 2022 - January 31, 2022).
  • Chairperson, Celebrity Guest Chef. (September 15, 2021 - November 17, 2021).
  • Chairperson, Non-Student Hourly Club at Gateway. (September 30, 2021 - October 2021).
  • Other (– Kitchen Tours Highlighting HTM), The Club at Gateway Center. (January 15, 2015 - March 4, 2020).
  • Member, University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (September 26, 2018 - May 15, 2019).
  • Other (– Kitchen Tours Highlighting HTM), The Club at Gateway. (January 31, 2018 - January 31, 2018).
  • Other (– Kitchen Tours Highlighting HTM), The Club at Gateway. (January 10, 2018 - January 10, 2018).
  • Committee Member (Marketing of the Undergraduate program - Preview Days at UNT), Undergraduate Committee. (November 18, 2017 - November 18, 2017).
  • Other (– Kitchen Tours Highlighting HTM), The Club at Gateway Center. (November 9, 2017 - November 9, 2017).
  • Other (– Kitchen Tours Highlighting HTM), The Club at Gateway Center. (October 24, 2017 - October 24, 2017).
  • Other (– Kitchen Tours Highlighting HTM), The Club at Gateway. (October 23, 2017 - October 23, 2017).
  • Guest Speaker, Representing UNT. (June 25, 2017 - June 25, 2017).
  • Guest Speaker (Promoting UNT), Representing UNT. (June 17, 2017 - June 17, 2017).
  • Committee Member, Undergraduate Committee. (April 8, 2017 - April 8, 2017).
  • Other (– Kitchen Tours Highlighting HTM), The Club at Gateway Center. (March 29, 2017 - March 29, 2017).
  • Committee Member, Undergraduate Committee. (March 11, 2017 - March 11, 2017).
  • Committee Member (Marketing of the Undergraduate program - Preview Days at UNT), Undergraduate Committee. (February 2017 - February 2017).
  • Committee Member, Undergraduate Committee. (November 19, 2016 - November 19, 2016).
  • Committee Member (Marketing of the Undergraduate program - Preview Days at UNT), Undergraduate Committee. (February 20, 2016 - February 20, 2016).
  • Committee Member, Undergraduate Committee. (January 16, 2016 - January 16, 2016).
  • Committee Member (Marketing of the Undergraduate program - Preview Days at UNT), Undergraduate Committee. (October 31, 2015 - October 31, 2015).
  • Committee Member, Undergraduate Committee. (February 19, 2015 - February 19, 2015).
  • Committee Member, Undergraduate Committee. (February 9, 2015 - February 9, 2015).
  • Committee Member, Undergraduate Committee. (February 3, 2015 - February 3, 2015).

Public Service

  • Committee Member, Dallas Arboretum. Dallas, TX. (November 6, 2020 - December 6, 2022).
  • Member, Keller Independent School District- Ambassador. Fort Worth, Texas. (October 21, 2019 - October 15, 2021).
  • Guest Speaker (Graduation Ceremony), Representing CMHT and UNT. Garland, TX. (June 25, 2017 - June 25, 2017).
  • Guest Speaker (Zimabwean Community), Representing CMHT and UNT. Wylie, TX. (June 17, 2017 - June 17, 2017).

Professional Service

  • Committee Member, Dallas Arboretum. Dallas, Texas. (November 6, 2020 - Present).
  • Mentor (Menteee Conference attendance), National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners Educational. Oakland, CA. (November 29, 2017 - December 2, 2017).