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Harold S. Lee

Title: Clinical Associate Professor

Department: Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management

College: College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae Link

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

Current Scheduled Teaching

HMGT 4150.001Casino ManagementSpring 2025
HMGT 2480.001Hospitality Accounting 2 ManagerialSpring 2025
CMHT 4750.402Managing a Diverse Work ForceSpring 2025
HMGT 3920.001Recent Developments in the Hospitality IndustrySpring 2025
HMGT 4150.501Casino ManagementFall 2024 Syllabus
HMGT 5150.501Casino ManagementFall 2024
CMHT 4750.401Managing a Diverse Work ForceFall 2024 Syllabus
HMGT 3920.501Recent Developments in the Hospitality IndustryFall 2024 Syllabus

Previous Scheduled Teaching

HMGT 4150.001Casino ManagementSummer 5W1 2024 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 5790.005Field Experience in Hospitality and TourismSummer 10W 2024
HMGT 5900.001Special Problems in Hospitality and TourismSummer 5W1 2024 SPOT
HMGT 4150.001Casino ManagementSpring 2024 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 4210.501Hospitality Cost ControlsSpring 2024 Syllabus SPOT
CMHT 4750.002Managing a Diverse Work ForceSpring 2024 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 5920.011Problem in Lieu of ThesisSpring 2024
HMGT 3920.001Recent Developments in the Hospitality IndustrySpring 2024 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 5900.002Special Problems in Hospitality and TourismSpring 2024 SPOT
HMGT 4150.501Casino ManagementFall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 5790.006Field Experience in Hospitality and TourismFall 2023
CMHT 4750.001Managing a Diverse Work ForceFall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 3920.501Recent Developments in the Hospitality IndustryFall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 5900.501Special Problems in Hospitality and TourismFall 2023 SPOT
HMGT 3100.001Casino ManagementSpring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 3300.002Hospitality Industry Marketing and SalesSpring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 4600.001Information Technology in Hospitality and TourismSpring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
CMHT 4750.002Managing a Diverse Work ForceSpring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 5920.016Problem in Lieu of ThesisSpring 2023
CMHT 4750.001Managing a Diverse Work ForceFall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
CMHT 4750.002Managing a Diverse Work ForceFall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 3920.601Recent Developments in the Hospitality IndustryFall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 3100.001Casino ManagementSpring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
CMHT 4750.002Managing a Diverse Work ForceSpring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 3920.001Recent Developments in the Hospitality IndustrySpring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 3260.001Resort and Club ManagementSpring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 3100.601Casino ManagementFall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
CMHT 4750.001Managing a Diverse Work ForceFall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 3920.601Recent Developments in the Hospitality IndustryFall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2480.001Hospitality Accounting 2 ManagerialSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2480.002Hospitality Accounting 2 ManagerialSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
CMHT 4750.002Managing a Diverse Work ForceSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 3920.001Recent Developments in the Hospitality IndustrySpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 3100.501Casino ManagementFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2480.001Hospitality Accounting 2 ManagerialFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 3920.501Recent Developments in the Hospitality IndustryFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 3260.002Resort and Club ManagementFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2480.001Hospitality Accounting 2 ManagerialSpring 2020 Syllabus
HMGT 2480.002Hospitality Accounting 2 ManagerialSpring 2020 Syllabus
HMGT 3920.001Recent Developments in the Hospitality IndustrySpring 2020 Syllabus
HMGT 3260.002Resort and Club ManagementSpring 2020 Syllabus
HMGT 3100.501Casino ManagementFall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2480.001Hospitality Accounting 2 ManagerialFall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 3920.501Recent Developments in the Hospitality IndustryFall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2280.002Hospitality Accounting 1 FinancialSpring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2480.001Hospitality Accounting 2 ManagerialSpring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2480.002Hospitality Accounting 2 ManagerialSpring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 3920.001Recent Developments in the Hospitality IndustrySpring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 3100.501Casino ManagementFall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2480.001Hospitality Accounting 2 ManagerialFall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 3920.501Recent Developments in the Hospitality IndustryFall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2480.001Hospitality Accounting 2 ManagerialSpring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2480.002Hospitality Accounting 2 ManagerialSpring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
CMHT 4750.003Managing a Diverse Work ForceSpring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 5630.002Advanced Convention and Event ManagementFall 2017 SPOT
HMGT 5630.004Advanced Convention and Event ManagementFall 2017 SPOT
HMGT 2480.001Hospitality Accounting 2 ManagerialFall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2480.002Hospitality Accounting 2 ManagerialFall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 3920.501Recent Developments in the Hospitality IndustryFall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2480.001Hospitality Accounting 2 ManagerialSpring 2017 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2480.002Hospitality Accounting 2 ManagerialSpring 2017 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 3920.001Recent Developments in the Hospitality IndustrySpring 2017 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2800.001Foundations of International Travel and TourismFall 2016 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 4210.002Hospitality Accounting 3 Cost ControlsFall 2016 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 4600.002Information Technology in Hospitality and TourismFall 2016 Syllabus SPOT

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.

Contracts, Grants and 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).
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  • Overall Summative Rating (median):
    This rating represents the combined responses of students to the four global summative items and is presented to provide an overall index of the class’s quality. Overall summative statements include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, and 1= Very poor):
    • The course as a whole was
    • The course content was
    • The instructor’s contribution to the course was
    • The instructor’s effectiveness in teaching the subject matter was
  • Challenge and Engagement Index:
    This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
    • Do you expect your grade in this course to be
    • The intellectual challenge presented was
    • The amount of effort you put into this course was
    • The amount of effort to succeed in this course was
    • Your involvement in course (doing assignments, attending classes, etc.) was
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