Education

• Ph.D. Hospitality Management, Iowa State University
• M.S. Hospitality Management, Iowa State University
• B.A. Hospitality Business, Michigan State University
• A.O.S. Culinary Arts, Culinary Institute of America

Research & Academic Interests

• Foodservice
• Food safety
• Local food
• Culinary

Publications

• Kang, S., Harrington, R., & Eliassen, E. (2023). Food production courses in accredited dietetics programs: Importance-performance analysis of using standardized recipes. Journal of Foodservice Management and Education 17(1), 26.34.
• Kang, S., & Naig, A. R. (2020). Investigation of food safety policies and procedures at land-grant colleges and universities in the United States. Journal of Environmental Health, 82(8), 16-26.
• Kang, S., Arendt, S. W. & Naig, A. R. (2020). A content analysis of food safety policies and procedures for student-led food events at colleges and universities in the United States. Journal of Foodservice Management and Education 14(1), 7-14.
• Kang, S., Arendt, S., and Stokes, N. (2016). Differences in Farm to School activities based on management type and length of Farm to School Program. Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 40(2), 1-15.
• Kang, S., & Rajagopal, L. (2014). Perceptions of benefits and challenges of purchasing local foods among hotel industry decision makers. Journal of Foodservice Business Research, 17, 301-322.
• Kim, K., Kim, H., & Kang, S. (2019). The culinary professional. Seoul, South Korea: Hoonminsa. ISBN 979-11-89959-09-8-93590

Associations, Affiliations & Work History

• Eta Sigma Delta-International Hospitality Management Honor Society
• The International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education
• The Certified Hospitality Educator
• Army of the Republic of Korea, South Korea

• Executive Board Member of Foodservice Systems Management Education Council
• Study Abroad Faculty of KIIS (Kentucky Institute for International Studies)
• Certified Instructor of Proctor of National Restaurant Association

Awards & Accolades

• Faculty Service Award-College of Education and Applied Human Sciences, EKU
• Quality Enhancement Plan-Critical Thinking Teaching Award, EKU
• Teaching Excellence Award, ISU