Dr. DiPietro has research interests in multi-unit chain restaurant operations and human resources issues inherent to restaurant operations including motivation, leadership, employee retention, and staffing issues of organizations.
Biographical Profile
College
Hosp., Retail, & Sport Mgmt
Department
Hotel, Restaurant & Tour Mgmt
Tenure Status
Tenured
International Activity
International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research, Teaching, Study abroad
Countries
Aruba
Description
Partnership with University of Aruba and their Hospitality and Tourism program. I am the Program Coordinator for the partnership which involves teaching, research and study abroad.
Institution/Entity
University of Aruba
Institutional Focus Areas
Social Sciences
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
No
Speaks Non-English Language
No
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
Multi-Unit Management, Human Resource issues in Hospitality, Foodservice, Green Practices in Restaurants
Institutional Focus Areas
Social Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
human resource management and training practices in the hospitality industry, specifically the chain, restaurant industry
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
2003
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
PhD
Community and Human Resources
1985
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
BS
Business/Management
1992
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
MBA
Business/Management
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
1983 - 2003
Director of Training and Operations, Horizon Foodservife, Inc. dba Burger King, Lincoln, NE
1999 - 2000
Instructor-Business Management, Southeast Community College, Lincoln, NE
2003 - 2007
Assistant Professor-Tenure Track, Lodging and Foodservice Department, Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida
2004 - 2007
Research Associate-Center for Multi-Unit Resaturant Management- University of Central Florida,
2007 - 2009
Assistant Professor - Tenure Track, Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
2009
Associate Professor/Director of the International Institute for Foodservice Research and Education- Tenure Track, University of South Carolina
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2006
Award
Distintinguished Researcher Award
University of Central Florida
2008
Award
Best Paper Award- Arthur Karp Award for "Best Applied Paper", 2008
International Franchise Association Educational Foundation's
2008
Award
Lincoln Teaching Award, Certificate of Recognition for Contributions to Students presented on January 24, 2008.
University of Nebraska
2020
Award
Outstanding Hospitality Educator of the Year Award
South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association
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