Kevin Roberts has been named director of the hospitality management program. The assistant professor has 12 years of restaurant experience and is director of the Center for Excellence for Food Safety Research in Child Nutrition Programs.
Amber Howells, a registered dietitian with 10 years clinical experience in acute and long-term care, has been hired as director of the coordinated program in dietetics.
Debra D. Canter, professor and registered dietitian, directs the didactic program in dietetics.
Pat Pesci, who led the hospitality management program since 1990, entered phased retirement this year.
Associate professor Betsy Barrett also began phased retirement.
Also new in the department are Kelly Whitehair, instructor, and Rebecca Dale, academic advisor.