Name: Degrees of Adventure: Exploring Careers in Outdoor Tourism and Hospitality
Start: 2025-06-13T14:05:00-0600
End: 2025-06-13T14:20:00-0600

Friday June 13, 2025 2:05pm - 2:20pm MDT

H811

Utah has a thriving outdoor tourism and hospitality industry that elevates life for visitors and residents alike. As the University of the Parks, Southern Utah University is uniquely positioned to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to pursue professional careers in this exciting field through its student-centered approach to higher education. This session will introduce attendees to SUU's tourism and hospitality academic programs, internship and professional development opportunities, and explore professional career paths. Teachers will learn how to advise students interested in outdoor tourism and hospitality careers toward appropriate degree programs. Students will learn about the variety of professional opportunities and how they can pursue meaningful, fulfilling careers in the outdoor tourism and hospitality industry.

Speakers

Kelly Goonan

Associate Dean, SUU

Dr. Kelly Goonan is an Associate Professor of Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism at Southern Utah University, and also serves as the Associate Dean of the College of Health Sciences. She is passionate about applied, experiential learning and helping students turn their passions... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 2:05pm - 2:20pm MDT
H811

General Session

Combined Hospitality & Tourism Summer Conference for BFM and FCS Teachers

Kelly Goonan

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