Deborah Pasquarella
Hospitality Management
Associate Lecturer
Campus:
Kent
Office Location:
316H White Hall
Biography
Deborah Pasquarella received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Bryant University and a Master of Education degree from Colorado State University. She joined Kent State in the fall of 2019 and teaches undergraduate courses in the Hospitality Management program. Prior to joining the School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration she spent 22 years with Johnson & Wales University as an associate professor and most recently as the chair of the College of Hospitality Management.
Education
Master of Education degree from Colorado State University, Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Bryant University
Expertise
Student-centered higher education and hospitality professional specializing in event management, guest service, sport management, academic and career advising
Research Methods
Quantitative and Qualitative
Awards/Achievements
- University Service Award, Johnson & Wales University, Denver, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010. 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017
- Advisor of the Year, Colorado FBLA/PBL, April 2005
- Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3 Day – Walked 60 miles in San Diego in 3 Days. Raised Over $3000.00 to support research and programs related to Breast Cancer, November 2003
- Avon Breast Cancer 3 Day – Walked 60 miles from Fort Collins to Boulder in 3 Days. Raised Over $2700.00 to support research and programs related to Breast Cancer, August 2001
- Donald. L McCullough Award, National Association for Campus Activities, November 1997
- Women’s Herstory Award, Bryant College, March 1997
- Colorado State University Commitment to Diversity Award, March 1988
