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HTM CONTRIBUTIONS TO RESEARCH GET TOP RANKING
A new international study ranks the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) as the top hospitality and tourism program in Canada when it comes to research contributions. Conducted by the University of Central Florida, the study was published in the November issue of the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research. It ranked the top 100 academic institutions based on their contributions to 11 top hospitality and tourism journals between 2002 and 2006. HTM was the leading Canadian university and placed 21st overall.
TOWN HALL TO FOCUS ON SECONDARY AREAS OF STUDY
The Secondary Areas of Study Committee will host its second town hall meeting Jan. 19 from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 103 of the University Centre. The working group is gathering information on how to best meet the academic goals of all secondary areas of study, including minors, areas of emphasis and certificates. The committee has met with deans’ councils, department curriculum committees, program counsellors, student government leaders and registrarial staff. It will also consult with alumni.
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR
Prof. Hussein Abdullah, a faculty member in the School of Engineering since 2000, has been appointed director of the school effective Jan. 1. He succeeds retiring director Prof. John Gruzleski. Abdullah, who has been associate director for graduate studies in the school since 2008, received his M.Sc. in robotics in 1988 and his PhD in mechatronics, manufacturing and automation in 1992, both from the University of Glasgow.
INTERIM DIRECTOR FOR BDO
Three-time U of G chemistry graduate Martin Bosch has been named interim director of the Business Development Office as a search continues for a new director. His appointment began Jan. 1. An entrepreneur and business leader in the Guelph area for 25 years, Bosch is also a longtime U of G volunteer.
STUDENT HOUSING RECRUITS RESIDENCE LIFE STAFF
Student Housing Services is currently recruiting residence life staff for 2010/2011. Openings are available for residence assistants, program facilitators, academic cluster leaders and academic programmers. Information sessions will be held Jan. 13 in the Eccles Centre and Jan. 14 in the Town Hall, both at 10:15 p.m. Application deadline is Jan. 18. Application forms can be found online at www.housing.uoguelph.ca.
A PLACE TO LEARN
The learning and development program in Human Resources offers a wide range of learning opportunities for U of G faculty and staff this winter. For information and to register, visit www.uoguelph.ca/learningmatters/index.php.