Faculty Profile

Birendra KC

Title
Associate Professor
Department
Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management
College
College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism

    

Education

PhD, North Carolina State University, 2015.
Major: Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
MS, University of Kentucky, 2012.
Major: Forestry
BS, Tribhuvan University, 2008.
Major: Forestry

Current Scheduled Teaching*

HMGT 5950.005, Master's Thesis, Spring 2024
HMGT 5560.001, Planning and Policy in Sustainable Tourism, Spring 2024 Syllabus

* Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.

Previous Scheduled Teaching*

HMGT 5530.001, International Sustainable Tourism, Fall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2810.001, Introduction to International Sustainable Tourism, Fall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 5950.009, Master's Thesis, Fall 2023
HMGT 2800.001, Foundations of International Travel and Tourism, Summer 5W1 2023 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 5560.001, Planning and Policy in Sustainable Tourism, Spring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 5530.001, International Sustainable Tourism, Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2810.001, Introduction to International Sustainable Tourism, Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2800.001, Foundations of International Travel and Tourism, Summer 5W1 2022 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2810.001, Introduction to International Sustainable Tourism, Spring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 5560.001, Planning and Policy in Sustainable Tourism, Spring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 5920.007, Problem in Lieu of Thesis, Spring 2022
HMGT 5530.001, International Sustainable Tourism, Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2810.001, Introduction to International Sustainable Tourism, Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2800.001, Foundations of International Travel and Tourism, Summer 5W1 2021 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2810.001, Introduction to International Sustainable Tourism, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 5560.001, Planning and Policy in Sustainable Tourism, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 5920.007, Problem in Lieu of Thesis, Spring 2021
HMGT 5530.001, International Sustainable Tourism, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2810.001, Introduction to International Sustainable Tourism, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2800.001, Foundations of International Travel and Tourism, Summer 5W1 2020 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2810.001, Introduction to International Sustainable Tourism, Spring 2020 Syllabus
HMGT 5560.001, Planning and Policy in Sustainable Tourism, Spring 2020 Syllabus
HMGT 5920.007, Problem in Lieu of Thesis, Spring 2020
HMGT 5530.001, International Sustainable Tourism, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2810.001, Introduction to International Sustainable Tourism, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 5950.007, Master's Thesis, Fall 2019
HMGT 2800.501, Foundations of International Travel and Tourism, Spring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 5560.001, Planning and Policy in Sustainable Tourism, Spring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2800.001, Foundations of International Travel and Tourism, Fall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2810.001, Introduction to International Sustainable Tourism, Fall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2800.501, Foundations of International Travel and Tourism, Spring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2810.001, Introduction to International Sustainable Tourism, Spring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 5950.007, Master's Thesis, Spring 2018
HMGT 2800.001, Foundations of International Travel and Tourism, Fall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2810.001, Introduction to International Sustainable Tourism, Fall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 5950.007, Master's Thesis, Fall 2017
HMGT 2810.001, Introduction to International Sustainable Tourism, Spring 2017 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 5560.001, Planning and Policy in Sustainable Tourism, Spring 2017 Syllabus SPOT
HMGT 2810.001, Introduction to International Sustainable Tourism, Fall 2016 Syllabus SPOT

* Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.

Published Publications

Published Intellectual Contributions

Abstracts and Proceedings
Haveman, K., Sun, K., KC, B. (2019). Comprehensive analysis of UNESCO World Heritage Sites (WHSs) in “Danger” category. 6-9. Asia Pacific Tourism Association (APTA).
Schuelke, W., KC, B., Spears, D. (2018). Rural agritourism in North Texas: A SWOT-ANP analysis. The 23rd Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism.
Ingram, K., Spears, D., KC, B. (2017). An analysis of risk perception amongst millennial aged college students and travel. Graduate Student Research Conference in Business and Economics.
Meehan, E., Spears, D., KC, B. (2017). Coastal restoration through community-based tourism. Graduate Student Research Conference in Business and Economics.
Wilson, R., Torres, A., Spears, D., KC, B. (2017). Ecotourism perceptions and participation by university students. Graduate Student Research Conference in Business and Economics.
Crary, L., Spears, D., KC, B. (2017). Motivation and satisfaction of shore and land based whale watchers. Graduate Student Research Conference in Business and Economics.
Saul, N., Spears, D., KC, B., Vargas, E. (2017). Sustainable consumption behavior of millennials: Post assessment of a study abroad experience. Graduate Student Research Conference in Business and Economics.
KC, B., Morais, D. (2014). Assessment of social capital in tourism micro-entrepreneurship: People-First Tourism (P1T) context. Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA).
Book Chapter
Dangi, T. B., KC, B., Gautam, L. (2021). History of tourism planning and development in Nepal: Achievements and challenges to sustainable future of tourism. Tourism Planning & Development in South Asia, 42-62. CABI.
KC, B., Frenkiel, K. (2021). Mount Everest. Overtourism: Lessons for a Better Future, 181-194. Island Press.
Journal Article
KC, B. (2024). Pedagogy in operationalizing sustainable development goals. Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education. 34, 100476. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhlste.2023.100476
KC, B. (2023). From pre-pandemic to post-pandemic struggles to meet sustainable development goals. Indonesian Journal of Tourism and Leisure. 4(1), 1-15.
KC, B., Baniya, R., Singh, H. B., Chapagain, B. (2023). Human-wildlife conflicts in a Nepalese protected area: conservation challenges, mitigation strategies, and policy implications. GeoJournal. 88, 5997-6010. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-023-10953-z
KC, B., Chapagain, B., Kelly, M. (2023). Mapping and analyzing human–wildlife conflicts communication network to promote conservation success in protected areas: evidence from Nepal. Environment, Development and Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-023-03073-8
KC, B. (2022). Complexity in balancing conservation and tourism in protected areas: contemporary issues and beyond. Tourism and Hospitality Research. 22(2), 241-246. https://doi.org/10.1177/14673584211015807
KC, B., Leung, X. (2022). Geocaching in Texas State Parks: A technology readiness analysis. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology. 13(1), 182-194. https://doi.org/10.1108/JHTT-09-2020-0240
Paudyal, R., Baniya, R., Thapa, B., Neupane, S., KC, B. (2022). Motivation and service quality relationship with visitor satisfaction and loyalty intentions in a mountainous protected area. Journal of Ecotourism. https://doi.org/10.1080/14724049.2022.2052080
KC, B., Min, J., Serenari, C. (2022). Segmenting wildlife value orientations to mitigate human–wildlife conflict for ecotourism development in protected areas. Tourism Planning and Development. 19(4), 339-356. https://doi.org/10.1080/21568316.2021.1947889
Kaberere, I., KC, B., Hoogendoorn, G. (2022). Wildlife tourism experiences at the Maasai Mara, Kenya: Using Kano model to assess tourists’ satisfaction. Tourism: An International Interdisciplinary Journal. 70(4), 740-746. https://doi.org/10.37741/t.70.4.14
KC, B. (2021). A comprehensive analysis of threats to UNESCO WHSs in danger. Annals of Tourism Research Empirical Insights. 2(1), 100013. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annale.2021.100013
KC, B. (2021). Ecotourism for wildlife conservation and sustainable livelihood via community-based homestay: a formula to success or a quagmire?. Current Issues in Tourism. 24(9), 1227-1243. https://doi.org/10.1080/13683500.2020.1772206
KC, B., Dhungana, A., Dangi, T. B. (2021). Tourism and the sustainable development goals: Stakeholders’ perspectives from Nepal. Tourism Management Perspectives. 38, 100822. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmp.2021.100822
KC, B., LaPan, C., Ferreira, B., Morais, D. B. (2021). Tourism Microentrepreneurship: State of the Art and Research Agenda. Tourism Review International. 25(4), 279-292. https://doi.org/10.3727/154427221X16245632411953
Sharma, A. K., KC, B., Calderon, A. H. (2020). Perceived safety and security concerns among tourists in Thamel-A tourism hub in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Indonesian Journal of Tourism and Leisure. 1(2), 92-102.
Min, J., KC, B., Kim, S., Lee, J. (2020). The impact of disasters on a heritage tourism destination: The case of Nepal earthquakes. Sustainability. 12(15), 6115. MDPI. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12156115
Pelka, H., Schuelke, W., Gomez, M., Santelises, E., KC, B., Spears, D. L. (2019). Perceived Value of Geocaching Experiences in Yellowstone National Park. Journal of Tourism Challenges and Trends. 11(2), . Romanian-American Association of Project Managers for Education and Research (RAAPMER). ttps://journaltct.ro/about/
Paudyal, R., Stein, T., KC, B., Adams, D. (2019). Effects of weather factors on recreation participation in a humid subtropical region. International Journal of Biometeorology. 63(8), 1025-1038. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-019-01715-z
Stainback, G. A., Fedler, T., Davis, S., KC, B. (2019). Recreational fishing in Florida Bay: Economic significance and angler perspectives. Tourism in Marine Environments. 14(1-2), 89-105.
KC, B., Morais, D. B., Smith, J. W., Peterson, M. N., Seekamp, E. (2019). Using social network analysis to understand trust, reciprocity, and togetherness in wildlife tourism microentrepreneurship. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research. 43(8), 1176-1198. https://doi.org/10.1177/1096348019840794
KC, B., Morais, D. B., Peterson, M. N., Seekamp, E., Smith, J. W. (2019). Social network analysis of wildlife tourism microentrepreneurial network. Tourism and Hospitality Research. 19(2), 158-169. https://doi.org/10.1177/1467358417715679
KC, B., Morais, D. B., Seekamp, E., Smith, J. W., Peterson, M. N. (2018). Bonding and Bridging Forms of Social Capital in Wildlife Tourism Microentrepreneurship: An Application of Social Network Analysis. Sustainability. 10(2), 315. https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/2/315
Paudyal, R., Thapa, B., Neupane, S. S., KC, B. (2018). Factors Associated with Conservation Participation by Local Communities in Gaurishankar Conservation Area Project, Nepal. Sustainability. 10(10), 3488. https://doi.org/10.3390/su10103488
Pelka, H., Schuelke, W., Gomez, M., Santelises, E., KC, B., Spears, D. L. (2018). Perceived value of Geocaching experience in Yellowstone National Park. Journal of Tourism Challenges and Trends. 11, 49-70.
KC, B., Paudyal, R., Neupane, S. S. (2018). Residents’ perspectives of a newly developed ecotourism project: an assessment of effectiveness through the lens of an importance-performance analysis. Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research. 23(6), 560-572. https://doi.org/10.1080/10941665.2018.1467938
Morais, D. B., Bunn, D., Hoogendoorn, G., KC, B. (2018). The potential role of tourism microentrepreneurship in the prevention of rhino poaching. International Development Planning Review. 40(4), 443-461. https://online.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/pdf/10.3828/idpr.2018.21
KC, B., Morais, D. B., Stainback, G. A., Thigpen, J. (2018). The use of social media and peer networking in tourism microentrepreneurship. Sustainable Communities Review. 11(1), 57-69.
Ghahramani, L., Khalilzadeh, J., KC, B. (2018). Tour Guides' Communication Ecosystems: An Inferential Social Network Analysis Approach. Information Technology & Tourism. 20(1-4), 103-130. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40558-018-0114-y
KC, B., Stainback, G. A., Rayens, K. (2015). Comparison of three major forest types of mid hills region of Nepal for conservation and local benefits. Small-scale Forestry. 14(4), 479-491.
Diaz, J. M., Stallings, K. D., KC, B., Seekamp, E. (2015). Evaluating multi-institutional partnership sustainability: A case study of collaborative workforce development in renewable energy assessment. Educational Research and Evaluation. 21(5-6), 466-484.
Morais, D. B., KC, B., Mao, Y., Mosimane, A. (2015). Wildlife conservation through tourism micro-entrepreneurship among Namibian communities. Tourism Review International. 19(1-2), 43-61.
Kelly, K., Little, S., Lee, J. S., KC, B., Henderson, K. (2014). Articulating meanings of positive adjustment to aging through physical activity participation among older adults. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration. 32(1), 63-79.
KC, B., Stainback, G. A., Chhetri, B. B. (2014). Community users’ and experts’ perspective on community forestry in Nepal: A SWOT-AHP analysis. Journal of Forests, Trees and Livelihoods. 23(4), 1-15. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14728028.2014.929982
Mayer, J., King, T., KC, B., Will, B., Peterson, M. (2014). Evaluating poaching deterrents in the Southeast. Journal of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. 1, 146-149.
KC, B., Stainback, G. A. (2012). Financial analysis of Chir pine plantations for carbon offsets, timber and resin in Nepal. Banko Janakari: A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal. 20(2), 3-10.

Awarded Grants

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Fellowship
KC, B., "University Graduate Fellowship," Sponsored by NC State University, Other, $4000 Funded. (20122013).
Grant - Research
KC, B., "An assessment of perceived value of wildlife among residents to promote conservation and ecotourism development," University of North Texas, $8640 Funded. (20192020).
KC, B., "Motivation, opportunities, constraints, and future aspirations in Homestay: A case study from Bardia National Park (BNP), Nepal," University of North Texas, $2000 Funded. (20182019).
KC, B., "Faculty Summer Research Grant," University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2017).
KC, B., "Inquiry into the motivations for birding-based entrepreneurship in North Carolina," Sponsored by Southeastern Travel and Tourism Research Association Sean McCarthy Student Research Grant, Other, $1000 Funded. (20142014).
Grant - Teaching
KC, B. (Principal), Zhang, X. (Co-Principal), "Increasing students access to educational and experiential learning opportunities in agritourism," Sponsored by USDA, Federal, $245043 Funded. (September 1, 2022August 31, 2026).
Sponsored Research
KC, B., "Creative and Research Enhancement Activity Time for Engagement (CREATE) Fund," Sponsored by The Office for Faculty Success, University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (December 20202021).
Min, J. E. (Principal), Kim, H. (Co-Principal), Yang, K. (Co-Principal), KC, B. (Co-Principal), "Open knowledge at UNT Frisco (OK@UNTF): Discovering the future of the global tourism industry.," Sponsored by The Charn Uswachoke International Development Fund, University of North Texas, $6700 Funded. (20192020).
KC, B., "Socio-economic study of community forests in mid hills region of Nepal," Sponsored by University of Kentucky, Other, $3300 Funded. (20112011).
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Engagement Index
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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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