Concurrent Session: 10:45 - 11:45  
Rm: Jewett 185

Thor (Tourism, Hospitality, And Outdoor Recreation) – A Study In Inter-University Collaboration

Description

This presentation will focus on the development of the THOR group, a collaborative effort among faculty from all 7 University of Maine campuses to develop educational opportunities for students throughout the Maine system, regardless of which campus they are associated with. This grant-funded program is developing minors in outdoor recreation to facilitate greater job opportunities for students in one of Maine's core economic areas. The THOR group represents varied academic backgrounds throughout the UMaine system and includes faculty representation from all 7 campuses.

Panelist Info:

Michael Curran

 Assistant Professor of Business,

University of Maine at Fort Kent

Tracy Michaud

Assistant Professor of Tourism and Hospitality

University of Southern Maine

David Leach

Lecturer of Business Administration

University of Maine at Augusta

Karen Beeftink

 Professor Environmental Recreation and Tourism Management

University of Maine at Machias