An important development took place over the summer. After much deliberation and discussion, The School of Physical Education (HPER) will be known as the School of Physical Education and Tourism Management (PETM). The name change incorporates the Department of Tourism, Conventions, and Event Management (TCEM) into the existing school name. Nick Kellum, Dean of the School of Physical Education, said that, “This name change resulted from a significant growth in the TCEM program since adding a four-year, baccalaureate degree to its existing associate degree three years ago.”

Responding to the question of opposition reported that the School’s Faculty Organization, Indiana University HPER alumni, and IUPUI’s Chancellor Bepko were unanimous in their vote to change the School name. They believed that the name change will be good for the school as well as IUPUI. The school is currently planning collaboration between the Physical Education and TCEM department. This plan includes exchanging and intermixing certain courses between each program.

When asked how he thought students would react when they learned of the name change, Dean Kellum replied that, “Many students in the two departments already know each other and that there will be cooperation and understanding from both sides. With respect to future plans, the school will be working with different departments to increase tourism awareness and to add new courses. In addition, professors teaching some classes between departments will enable the school to become stronger in the future.

Several changes will be necessary in order to accommodate the name change. School stationery, brochures and publications, university signage, and the school’s website will all reflect the new name. Dean Kellum also expected the school to become more visible, resulting in increased enrollment. Students who are selecting a major will be able to recognize both the Physical Education and TCEM departments and may decide that it is the right major for them.

Dault Receives Distinguished Alumni Award

Speedway resident and Professor Emeritus of Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, Raymond A. Dault, has been granted the Distinguished Alumni award by the School of Hospitality Business, Michigan State University (MSU). At a lavish Chicago ceremony, the School Director and Professor, Ronald Cichy, announced the prestigious recognition. Presented as part of the Annual Gathering of Leaders Celebration, the award recognizes distinguished leaders in the hospitality industry who have given time and talents back to the school.

At the celebration Cichy said, “Today we are delighted to honor Raymond Dault during our alma mater’s 75th Anniversary Year. He studied and learned under remarkable faculty, and then went out and not only succeeded, but furthered MSU’s good name and reputation. We thank him for giving back to his alma mater with his time, talents and treasures.”

Hundreds of MSU alumni traveled from around the world to attend the ceremony recognizing leaders in the hospitality industry.

Dault (BA ‘50) is an alumnus whose career has embraced both the practice and teaching of hospitality management. He opened and managed the Student Union at the Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis, then directed the Department of Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management at Indiana University Purdue University in Indianapolis until his retirement in 1987. Ray initiated the Alumnus of the Month series while president of the School Alumni Association in 1972, and recognition to others has been his signature.

He has served in the Indiana Hotel & Motel Association, and stresses the need in the industry for the “servant’s heart,” cited in Matthew 20:36. He lives that principle, as well, dressing as Santa and visiting hospitalized children during the Christmas season for decades. This Charter Member of The School Alumni Association’s Wall of Fame is currently a member of the Board of Trustees for Speedway Indiana Public Schools. He has published over 525 articles in Management Recipes for foodservice and lodging management in Australia, Canada, and the U.S. and has also conducted over 75 seminars in foodservice and lodging topics. (Speedway Town Press, 6/5/02)

Upon his retirement, the alumni at IUPUI initiated an endowed scholarship in his name as an appreciation of the contributions to IUPUI and the hospitality industry. He was also instrumental in the creation of another endowed scholarship in honor of Per Moller, a hotelier who contributed much to the city until his death in 1996.

Faculty Promotions & Awards

It was announced at the August meeting of the PETM Faculty Organization that certain faculty members had received promotions to new ranks and status. The Indiana University Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Dr. Raphael Bahamonde and Dr. Katie Stanton from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor effective July 1, 2002. Bahamonde and Stanton were also awarded tenure status, effective
July 1,2003.

Also effective July 1, 2002 was the promotion of Mr. Jim Bennett of the TCEM Department from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer. Bennett has been a member of the faculty for fifteen years. The university’s new initiative for senior lecturer status reflects the valuable role of faculty who are not on a tenure track.

Dean Kellum also announced several teaching awards. Dr. Sotiris Avgoustis and Dr. Eileen Udry both received 2002 Trustee Teaching Awards. Dr. Avgoustis and Dr. Johanna Doecke were recipients of the School of Physical Education Teaching Awards.

Congratulations to all these faculty members on their respective recognition.

School Welcomes New Faculty
By Jim Bennett

The School of Physical Education and Tourism Management has added five new faculty members beginning the fall semester. NiCole Keith, Johannah Doecke, Mark Urtel, and Tony Kaleth have joined the Department of Physical Education. Keith teaches Exercise Science (P215) and Tests and Measurements (P493), while Kaleth teaches Resistance Training (P373) and Exercise Program for Older Adults (K500). Doecke, formerly an Associate Faculty member, was promoted to Lecturer. She is instructing History and Principles of Education (P195), Performance and Teaching Stunts (P219), and Diving (E123). Additionally Doecke serves as the diving coach for IUPUI’s swim team. Urtel was selected as an Assistant Professor for the department having served in previous years as a Lecturer. His teaching assignments include Performance and Teaching Resistance Training (P245), Movement and Experience for Preschool and Elementary Children (P290), and Lab Teaching in PE (P390).

Amanda Cecil is the newest faculty member in the Department of Tourism, Conventions, and Event Management. Cecil instructs four classes including Introduction to Convention/Meeting Management (171), Mechanics of Meeting Planning (272), Special Event Management (310), and Management of Sports Events (319).

The school welcomes all of its newest faculty members and wishes them success in their teaching endeavors.

"A New Track Record!!!"
By Jim Bennett

The school is experiencing significant growth that is reflected in the number of students and credit hours generated for fall semester enrollment. These preliminary numbers are compared with the enrollment figures from fall semester 2001. Headcount increased 9.5% from 452 to 495, while credit hours increased 3.2% from 7,667.5 to 7,916.5. Many thanks to all those whose hard work and aggressive recruiting brought about these results.

World Basketball Games

The TCEM Department will complete a Visitor Profile Study during the August 29 to September 8, 2002 international sport event. The city of Indianapolis is host to the prestigious event featuring teams from 16 countries. The city has projected $1 000/day/visitor in revenue. To determine the visitors’ views of the city and its attractions, TCEM students enrolled in two courses; Marketing and Visitor Behavior, will survey 400 visitors to define their activities as visitors and their opinions of the city’s attractions, accommodations, and services. Compared to a similar study undertaken in 2001 for the World Police and Fire Games, the study’s results will yield tangible evidence of how well the city measures up to other sport cities. Who knows, perhaps the city will one day make a bid for an Olympics!

Renovation of PETM Facilities

During 2001-02, two major renovation projects were completed. In the Physical Education building, the student lounge was remodeled by adding new carpet, tables and chairs, and computer work stations. The room was renamed to the Informal Learning Lab. Students benefited from this renovation with space appropriately designed for individual or small group learning. In the School of Engineering and Technology, ET 201, food laboratory, was reconfigured to reflect more diverse usage. An island for food demonstrations was removed allowing the space to be used for tables and chairs for the wine tasting classes. To enhance the room, carpeting, paint, and a new ceiling were added.