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              Jay Jefferson President Moraly Arroyo Vice President Ryan Zenga Treasurer Lea Bradley Secretary Kathryn Kantes Special Events Simon Heo Fundraising Juliette Cumberbatch New Student Representative Reka Antal Tisch Center Club Advisor  Jay Jefferson Webmaster and Editor Moraly Arroyo Assistant Editor Juliette Cumberbatch Content Coordinator Reka Antal Content Coordinator Karen Rancourt Contributing Writer Stanley Turkel Contributing Writer Jeff Wilder Contributing Writer         The Tisch Center at New York University is a dynamic and growing international, educational and research center located in the heart of Manhattan.  The Tisch Center is named for Preston Robert Tisch, a pioneer and visionary who has been recognized throughout the world for his leadership within the hospitality and sports industries. We are the 'Center' at the center of the world, offering an extensive complement of hospitality, tourism, and sports management academic programs of study. Preston Robert Tisch Biography  The City is our Laboratory, the Industry is our Faculty, and our Students are the future of the Profession.  Tisch Center Graduate Website Undergraduate Website M.S. in Hospitality Industry Studies Degree Overview M.S. in Tourism and Travel Management Degree Overview M.S. in Sports Business Degree Overview Graduate Certificate in Customer Relationship Management Certificate Overview Graduate Certificate in Hospitality Industry Studies Certificate Overview Graduate Certificate in Tourism and Travel Management Certificate Overview Graduate Certificate in Sports Business Certificate Overview B.S. in Hotel and Tourism Management Degree Overview B.S. in Sports Management and Leisure Studies Degree Overview  Lalia Rach Associate Dean Mark Warner Director and Clinical Professor Sandra Dove-Lowther Associate Director Reka Antal Program Coordinator  Spring 2004 Term Faculty List  The Tisch Center is a department within the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) at New York University. With over 2500 courses offered in a wide array of subjects, SCPS is the world's leading provider of continuing education. SCPS Departments School Website  HTGSS works closely with many administrators in various offices within SCPS. The efforts of these individuals are instrumental in assisting HTGSS with creating and coordinating activities and events for Tisch Center students. David F. Finney Dean SCPS Administrators Administrators List  HTGSS is a proud member of the SCPS Student Clubs. As such, we are governed by the rules and regulations set forth by the SCPS Student Council. The funds utilized by HTGSS for activities and events are provided by budget allocations from the Council. Dennis Castello President Anna Condoulis Advisor SCPS Student Council Council Website |
  
Martine BakkerTexel, Netherlands Independent Tourism Planning Consultant, Mintel Reports M.S. in Tourism and Travel Management, January 2003 Company Overview: Mintel Reports publishes market research that have been helping leading businesses achieve their goals for over 30 years. As a globally recognised market analyst, Mintel produces some 600 reports into European, UK-specific and US consumer markets every year. Each report that Mintel publishes provides a unique overview of a market's dynamics and prospects, giving its reader the knowledge to devise informed and profitable marketing strategy. Contact Info: mb987@nyu.edu Education: B.S. in Business Administration at Nijenrode University (Netherlands); M.A. in Communication Sciences at the University of Amsterdam (Netherlands) Industry Organizations: Member, Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) Previous Industry Position: Independent Consultant, Caribbean Development Center (Netherlands Antilles) The pursuit for knowledge is like an adventure for Martine Bakker, a happily married mother of three children. The quest to continually learn and grow, as well as her desire to travel have taken Bakker from her native Netherlands, to the Caribbean, and presently to Connecticut. As an independent tourism planning consultant, Bakker has researched some the world's most exotic locations. Bakker feels that with each new assignment, she is continuing to build on her hospitality and tourism education acquired at the Tisch Center. HTGSS: What industry experience did you have prior to attending the Tisch Center? MB: After I graduated in 1993 from my Masters in Communication Sciences I packed two suitcases and moved to Curacao which is part of the Netherlands Antilles in the Caribbean. I knew a few people there and I had given myself two months to find a job, which I did in three weeks. I worked at the Caribbean Development Center as a consultant for four years. While most of the projects were involving change management in the local government, I likes the tourism projects best. One of the most exciting tourism related projects in which I was involved was the Strategic Tourism Plan for Bonaire. HTGSS: What was your motivation for entering the Tourism Program? MB: I came to the Tisch Center in an interesting way. I met my husband in Curacao and in 1997 we decided to move to the US. After our second child was born I started to look around again and discovered that you could study tourism at NYU. As that would be a do-able commute for me as we live in Connecticut, I scheduled an interview with Dr. Warner. After that meeting, I decided to enroll in just two courses on trial basis as a special student, never really planning on continuing beyond that point. But one of my first instructors was Dr. Messerli, and she was amazing. I learned so much in her course, and became so excited about the other courses that I could enroll, that I eventually completed all the requirements to receive my degree.  HTGSS: Did you attend the program as full-time student or a part-time student? MB: I was enrolled on a part-time basis. This was actually one of the many aspects I really liked about the Tisch Center. You have the ability to determine your own pace. I feel that students should not rush through their program. If you are enrolled in four courses in a semester, it is sometimes hard to adequately absorb all the course material. Instead of truly learning, you wind up focused on simply completing the necessary requirements to pass the course. Personally, I enrolled in the program for the benefit of my professional development, and I simply felt that this was too important to rush. Plus, you are paying a lot of money to attend the Tisch Center. So, I would recommend to students, that if you have the time, take the time. HTGSS: What was your concentration in the program? MB: Back then, there was no concentration in Tourism Planning, which is what I was most interested in learning. So, I decided to concentrate in CRM (Customer Relationship Management). I love that the fact that the Tisch Center now offers tourism planning for current students. I also like that students now have more flexibility with enrolling in courses outside of their concentration. HTGSS: What roles did the Tisch Center administrators and faculty serve for you during your time in the program? MB: They were all very instrumental in providing me feedback and guidance regarding my course work, as well as my career. I could always count on Dr. Warner or Sandra Dove-Lowther to make themselves available, if I needed assistance with anything. Two professors in particular, Dr. Hannah Messerli and Sarah Mann, played a big role in opening my eyes to the world of career opportunities that existed in my field of interest.  with a friend through Thailand and Cambodia. (2003) HTGSS: In your opinion, what was the greatest asset of the program? MB: There were so many, the administrators, the faculty, the networking events. I could go on and on. But if I had to narrow it down to just one, it would be the students. Each brings such great energy and enthusiasm into the classroom, as well as a global prospective about the tourism and hospitality industries. All the students possessed a certain level of professionalism, that was reflected in their classroom participation, and the quality of the work submitted. HTGSS: What advise would you provide to current students at the Tisch Center? MB: I strongly feel that students must take full advantage of the all the opportunities that the Tisch Center provides. I would advise them to do more than simply focus on completing the required course work. I am not saying that the course work is not important. However, an equally valuable part of the graduate experience is building relations with those in the industry. For students in the program, this is the time and place to make those connections that will help define your future. HTGSS: In what ways can the alumni of the program best serve the Tisch Center? MB: The way that I feel that we can all help one another is for the Tisch Center to publish an annual student directory that contains the names, and contact information of both graduate students and alumni. Since the student body comes from all over the world, it is difficult to stay in contact with each other after graduation, because most students return to their home country. It would be valuable to have a student directory so that we can always stay connected. HTGSS: How relevant is the information you learned from the program to your current position in the industry? MB: What I learned in my program is very relevant. Currently, I am an independent tourism consultant doing among other projects research for a British publisher, Mintel Reports. Everything I utilize to create these tourism reports on various countries, I learned while in the program. Because of the way that the curriculum is structured at the Tisch Center, you are able to build a board base of industry knowledge, and then narrow your focus on your specific field of interest. Sometimes, I feel as though I am still in school, except now, I am getting paid to learn instead of the other way around. I really love the type of work I am doing. For each country that I am assigned to create a report, I have the chance to learn everything about that particular place. I conduct extensive research and statistical analysis on every aspect of that country. I like the challenge of hunting for all the necessary facts and figures. The work can be time consuming, so I am only able to produce about two reports every three months. Thus far, I have worked on reports for Puerto Rico, Turks and Caicos, Nepal, China, Vietnam and Mongolia. HTGSS: What are your future industry career plans? MB: I can see myself enrolling in a Ph.D. program in Costal Tourism Planning. I want to focus on this specific topic because I really love islands. I was born on a tiny island in the Netherlands, as well as I have lived and worked in the Caribbean. I guess I am just an island type of person. I am not certain of when and where I will enroll in the Ph.D. program, but I definitely know that this is in my future. I just want to continue my growth in this industry, and a Ph.D. is something I want for myself. Meanwhile I will continue doing the tourism industry reports as I enjoy learning and writing about different destinations. I will also continue to pursue other projects involving tourism planning and tourism research. HTGSS: When you think of your time spent at the Tisch Center, what comes to mind? MB: What had the greatest impression on me were the people at the Tisch Center. I think about the students, the faculty, and the administrators, and how thankful I am to have had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people from all over the world. I hope that we always stay in contact. Go to Alumni Spotlight Archive Go to Main Page |
 Taneika Grant Bronx, New York M.S. in Tourism and Travel Management, January 2006 "I never had a major interest in pursuing a career in the tourism industry, until I attended a lecture by Dr. Warner about the degree programs offered at the Tisch Center. He helped me realize that I could pursue a tourism career, and have the opportunity to work in an industry that I would truly enjoy." Read My Story  Shinyoung Park Seoul, Korea M.S. in Hospitality Industry Studies, May 2005 "I have so much fun living and attending school in New York City. This is a place where a person can be exposed to so many different opportunities and experiences." Read My Story  John Scaggs Eastchester, New York M.S. in Hospitality Industry Studies, May 2005 "As far back as I can remember I have always been drawn to hospitality. We live in a world where people place much emphasis on having fun and diverting attention from their hectic lives." Read My Story 
 John E. Osborn Adjunct Professor "The greatest thrill of being an instructor at the Tisch Center is having the opportunity to bring my real world industry expertise into the classroom." Read Bio Interview Go to Faculty List 
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