Charles Baker-Clark - Hospitality & Tourism Management

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Home Requirements for a Major or Minor in HTM "Hospitality Heralds" - Current Issue Information for HTM Majors and Minors Scholarships Faculty Led Travel Opportunities News Full time Faculty Allison Adams Seohee Chang Charles Baker-Clark Kristen Jack Tim Morey Rob Nash Robert Robins Scott Rood Lisa Sisson Amanda Stansbie Paul Stansbie Gail Zemmol Part time Faculty Austin Fannin Shawn Gotch Laurie Kelbel Chris Longstreet Mark McCready Duane Zuber Faculty Led Travel Opportunities Academic Advising Career Services Internship and Job Information Internship and Job Opportunities Forms HTM 290 Employment Documentation Form HTM 390 Employment Documentation Form HTM 490 Employment Documentation Form Waiver Student Internship Manual HTM Links Hotel Restaurant Fast Food Restaurant Contract Management Company Food and Recipe HTM Professional Associations Drinks Employer Job Posting Phone: 616-331-3118 Fax: 616-331-3115 Contact: Rita Cooper (Academic Coordinator) Scott Rood (Webmaster) htm_dept@gvsu.edu B-3-226 Mackinac Hall 1 Campus Drive Allendale, MI 49401	Dr. Charles Allen Baker-Clark, Associate Professor Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management B-3-257 Mackinac Hall Hospitality and Tourism Management Grand Valley State University 1 Campus Drive Allendale, MI 49401 Phone: (616) 331-3125 FAX: (616) 331-3115 E-mail: bakercc@gvsu.edu Experience: Charles Baker-Clark joined the faculty of the Department in 2002. He has a doctorate in higher, adult and lifelong education from Michigan State University. Charles’ dissertation consisted of a biographical analysis of the lives of Julia Child, James Beard and Elizabeth David. This was later expanded into a published book, Profiles from the Kitchen. In 2003, Charles developed a study abroad program in Italy for the Department. In this program, students spend four weeks in northern Italy where they learn about food and culture as well as international tourism. In May, 2009, the sixth group of students will depart with Charles and Lisa Sisson in order to participate in this interesting and challenging learning opportunity. Education: Ph.D. in Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education, Michigan State University M.S. in Foodservice Management, Michigan State University. M.S. in Education, Western Illinois University B. S. in Psychology, Quincy College Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Grand Rapids Community College Teaching Areas/Interests: Professor Baker-Clark mentors students in the area of Food and Beverage Management Charles’ academic interests are reflected in his teaching. He teaches HTM 175, International Food & Culture along with a variety of other courses. He is also involved in the development of a new course in culinary tourism. Research/Publications/Presentations: November, 2009 update Presentation on Chicago's Maxwell Market Current research projects in which Charles is engaged include assessing personal changes resulting from participation in a faculty-led study abroad program, student learning through participation in service learning projects and personal narratives of people involved with local food traditions.Charles is engaged in learning and teaching about the intersection of food and culture. He belongs to organizations such as the Association for the Study of Food and Society, the Foodways Division of the American Folklore Society, the Culinary Historians of Chicago and the Southern Foodways Alliance. He is also a member of the founding board of the Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance.
	Last Modified Date: November 15, 2009
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