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Lynda  Martin
Dr. Lynda Martin
Assistant Professor 
" My teaching philosophy is one of support, coaching, and nurturing. I strongly believe in the power of human potential and view my role as an educator to be one of facilitator and mentor. I am here to assist each student in maximizing their own unique potential. Each and every human being has the potential and power to lead a happy and productive life. My responsibility is to assist them toward this goal. " 
Contact Information:
Oklahoma State University
College of Human Environmental Sciences
School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration
210 HESW, Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 744 9338 Fax (405) 744 6299
E-Mail: lmartin@okstate.edu 
Educational Background
Institution Degree Area of Study
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK Ph.D. Human Environmental Sciences
University of North Texas, Denton, TX M.S. Hospitality Management
University of North Texas, Denton, TX B.S. Secondary Education
 

 

Areas of Interests
bulletHospitality Human Relations 
bulletEthics and Management 
bulletGlobalization and cultural diversity within the hospitality industry 
 

 

Publications Refereed-Published

Beck, J., Martin, L. Qu, H., Xu, F (2003).  A study of Hong Kong Travelers' Satisfaction Levels with Hotel Services in Shenzhen Special Economic Zone of China.  Journal of Hotel and Lodging Management 11, (3/4).

Thompson, S., Martin, L., Richards, L., & Branson, D. (2003).  Creating a Virtual Exchange.  The Internet and Higher Education, 6 (2).

Xu, F., & Martin, L.J. (2002).  Conference oriented hotels in China and their development.  Research note.  Pacific Tourism Review (in press).

Lin, R., Leong, J., & Martin, L. (2002).  Purchasing ethics.  Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research (in press).

Lin, R., & Martin, L,J., & Cobanoglu, C. (2002)  Ethics in Hospitality Education.  Journal of Teaching in Travel and Tourism, 2 (3/4), 47-60. 

Martin, L., Ryan, B., Regna, A., & Regna, P. (2002).  Zero based curriculum.  FIU Review, 20, (1).

Martin, L., Groves, J. (2002).  Interview as a selection tool for unit level employees.  Journal of Hospitality Human Resources, 1 (1).

Groves, J.L., Martin, L., & Beck, J.  (2001).  Selection processes for lodging entry-level service employees.  Praxis - The Journal of Applied Hospitality Management 2 (3)  67 - 72. 

Beck, J.A. & Martin, L. (1999). A review of team teaching in the hospitality industry. The Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education 11 (4), 45-47.

Geissler, J. & Martin L. (1998). Are we staying current in the preparation of our hospitality management graduates? Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education 10 (3), 47-50.

Martin, L. (1998). Integrating ethics into the curriculum. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education 10 (2), 22-25.

Martin, L.J. & Johnson, K.P. (1996). Personality type and the hospitality industry: A tool for educators. Hospitality and Tourism Educator, 8, (2/3), 105-108.

Martin,  L. &  Kavanaugh, R. (1996). Temperament and management retention. Hospitality and Tourism Educator, 8 (4), 17-20.

 

Publications Refereed – In Progress

DiMicelli, P. & Martin, L. (2003).  Leadership traits in the Hospitality Industry.  (in progress).

Madonoglu, M. & Martin, L. (2003).  Recruitment of international students to U.S. hospitality graduate programs:  student's perceptions.  Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education (in progress).

Hu, T., Martin, L., & Lin, R. (2002).  Expatriate Managers in Taiwan.  Journal of International Hospitality Human Resources.  (submitted).

Calvert, C. & Martin, L. (2002).  Learning Styles.  Praxis (submitted).

Jeon, G.S., & Martin, L. (2002).  Enhancing Korean tourism through cultural resources:  Three representative resources and an analysis of needs.  Pacific Tourism Review  (under revision).

DeMicco, F., Yilmaz, S., & Martin, L. (2002).  The International Study Abroad Program:  A Strategy that leads to Future Hospitality Career Success.  Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism (under revision).

Martin, L.,  Beck, J., & Calvert, C. (2002)  Ethics and Education (in progress).

Lin, S.Y. & Martin, L.J. (2001). Global Protocol (in progress).

Martin, L. & Robertson L., McMichael, B.J., (2000). Service learning. Kappa Omicron Nu Forum (in progress).

 

Conference Papers and Presentations – Refereed 

Causin, G., & Martin, L. (2003).  Web Based Learning.  International Council of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Educators Graduate Symposium, Las Vegas, Nevada (presentation and conference proceedings).

Lin, R., Leong, J, Martin, L., & Cobanoglu, C. (2002).  Purchasing Ethics.  Stand-up presentation and conference proceedings.  Conference for International council of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Educators, Orlando, Florida.

Causin, G., & Martin, L. (2002).  Using software programs for web based learning.  Stand-up presentation and conference proceedings.  Conference for International council of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Educators, Orlando, Florida.

McGee, A., Wilson, W., & Martin, L. (2002).  Hospitality Speakers Series:  The world has changed, have we?  Graduate Research Symposium, OSU.

Kim, Y.S. & Martin, L. (2002).  Food Safety.   International Council of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Educators Graduate Symposium, Houston, TX (presentation and conference proceedings).

Lin, R., Martin, L., & Cobanoglu, C. (2002).  Hospitality Education.  International Council of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Educators Graduate Symposium, Houston, TX (presentation and conference proceedings).

Lin, R., Martin, L. (2001). Ethics in Education.  Regional KOMA CHRIE conference, Branson, MO.

Lin, R. & Martin, L. (2001). Moral Decision Making: A Code of ethics for CHRIE, Graduate Research Symposium, OSU.

Causins, G. & Martin, L. (2001). High Turnover of the Diverse Workforce in the hospitality industry. Graduate Student Symposium, OSU.

Madanoglu, M. & Martin, L. (2001). Recruiting International graduate hospitality students, Round table. International Council of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Educators Graduate Symposium in Hospitality, Atlanta, GA (presentation and conference proceedings).

Xu, F., & Martin, L (2001). Comparison of China Conference Hotels and US Conference Hotels, Poster. International Council of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Educators Graduate Symposium in Hospitality, Atlanta, GA (presentation and conference proceedings).

Sesavej, S., Leong, J., & Martin, L. (2000). Managers’ perceptions of smoking and non-smoking space allocation and smoking ordinances in Oklahoma restaurants. Advances in Hospitality and Tourism Research, 5, 360-362. (presentation and conference proceedings).

Lee, S., & Martin, L. (2000). The level of job satisfaction among chefs in the hospitality industry. Advances in Hospitality and Tourism Research, 5, 306-308. (presentation and conference proceedings).

Martin L., Geissler, J., & Harris, N. (1998). Helping students understand teamwork. Improving University Learning and Teaching, 2, 191-199. (presentation and conference proceedings).

Madanoglu, M., & Martin L. (2000). Recruiting international graduate hospitality students, Poster Presentation, College of Human Environmental Sciences Graduate Symposium OSU, Stillwater, OK.

Madanoglu, M., & Martin, L. (2000). Recruiting international graduate hospitality students, Poster Presentation, Oklahoma State University Graduate Research Symposium, Stillwater, OK.

Lee, S., & Martin, L. (1999). The level of job satisfaction among chefs in the hospitality industry.  Oklahoma State University Graduate Research Symposium, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.

Beck, J. & Martin L. (1998). A three-tier system of team teaching in a hospitality capstone course. International Council of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Educators Conference, Poster presentation, Albuquerque, NM.

Martin, L., Regna, A., Regna, P., & Calvert, C. (1999). Revising hospitality curriculum, International Council of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Educators, Poster Presentation, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Groves, J. & Martin L. (1999). Selection processes for lodging entry level service employees, International Council of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Educators, Poster Presentation, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Martin L., Geissler, J., & Harris, N. (1998). Helping students understand teamwork. International Conference on Improving University Teaching, Dublin, Ireland.

Calvert, C. & Martin L. (1998). Impact of faculty and student learning styles on student assessment of instruction in the university setting, International Council of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Educators, Poster Presentation, Miami, Fla.

Postel, R., Finley D., Crouch, J. & Martin,L (1998). Developing a CD rom textbook. International Council of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Educators, Poster Presentation, Miami Fl.

Martin, L. & Geissler, J. (1997). Self understanding=knowledge.  Using technology and personality testing in the classroom.  Center For Teaching Effectiveness, Western Carolina University.

Martin, L., Calvert, C. & Postel, R. (1997). Poster Presentation: Overview of personality theory and its impact on hospitality education programs, CHRIE Conference, Providence, Rhode Island.

Martin, L. (1994). Oral Presentation: Influential factors in the resolution of ethical dilemmas. Graduate Research Symposium, OSU.

Martin, L., Montgomery, B. & Kavanaugh, R. (1994). Poster Presentation: The accreditation process: A model. Oklahoma State University Graduate Research Symposium, Oklahoma State University.

Martin, L., Montgomery, B. & Kavanaugh, R. (1994). Round table presentation: The accreditation process: A model. International Council of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Educators Conference, Palm Springs, California.

 

Other Publications and Presentations 

Thompson, S., Martin, L., Richards, L., & Branson, D. (2003).  Assessing Critical Thinking and Problem Solving using a web-based curriculum for students.  ED-MEDIA 2003 Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Martin, L. (2002).  College and High School Alliances.  Oklahoma Vo-Tech Education Conference, Tulsa, OK.

Martin, L. (2002).  Business Protocol.  Oklahoma State University Athletes. OSU.

Martin, L., Devine, A., & Finley, D. (2001). Different curriculum approaches to teaching ethics in the hospitality industry, CHRIE annual conference, Toronto, Canada. 

Martin, L. (2001). Company owned operations (book chapter) in Hospitality and Tourism, 10th edition, (Editor, Brymer, R.A.). Kendall Hunt Publishing.

Martin, L. (2000), Hospitality Business Alliance, Oklahoma School to Work Conference, OKC, OK.

Martin, L. (2000). Hospitality Business Alliance, Oklahoma Vo-Tech Education Conference, Tulsa, OK.

Martin, L. (2000). Getting Involved. Kappa Omicron Nu, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.

Martin, L. (2000).  Business Etiquette. MBA Student Association, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.

Martin, L. (1998). Employees, our most important asset. Club Managers Association of America, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Martin, L. (1998). Diversity: A new model for maximizing human potential. International Hotel and Motel Show, New York, New York.

Martin L. (1998). Workshop. Food service sanitation. Harborview Health Care Center, Morehead City, NC.

Martin L. (1998). Workshop. Leadership and team building. American Corrections Food Service Association, Greenville, NC.

Martin L. (1998). Workshop. Food service sanitation. Arendall Parrot Academy, Kinston, NC

Martin, L. (1997). Workshop. Service management. Schooner or Later Restaurant, Goldsboro, North Carolina.

Martin L.& Calvert, C. (1997). Workshop. Service management. Truck Stops of America, Kenly North Carolina.

Martin, L. & Calvert, C. (1997). Workshop. Service management. PYA/Monarch, Charlie Tom’s, Washington, North Carolina.

 

Grants Funded 

Moreo, P., & Martin, L. (2002).  Hospitality Business Alliance Contract. National Restaurant Association $7,009.20.

Martin, L. & Moreo, P. (2001). Hospitality Business Alliance Contract. National Restaurant Association $6,930.

Martin, L., Lin, S.Y. (2001). USDA Challenge Grant . Developing an International Business Protocol Course. $79,000.

Stanforth, N., Richards, L., Thompson, S., & Martin, L. (2000). The Virtual Exchange as a critical thinking and creative problem solving tool. USDA $100,000.

Martin L. (1999). Oklahoma State University, OSU-Big 12 Faculty Fellowship Program, $ 977.

Martin, L. (1998). East Carolina University, Thomas W. Rivers Faculty Travel Grant, $300.

Martin, L.(1998).Coordinator, Inaugural NUHM Chef Series, East Carolina University, $2565.

Martin, L. (1998). East Carolina University Faculty Computing Grant $2000.

Martin, L. (1997). Institute of Nutrition, University of North Carolina System, E.A.T.I.N.G. for WIC. $3000.

Martin, L, Geissler, J, & Woodard, G. (1997). East Carolina University, HES Research Grant. Program strengths and weaknesses as perceived by hospitality management graduates. $600.

Postel, R., Finley, D., Dana, J., Crouch, J., & Martin L. (1996). USDA Challenge Grant CD Rom  Interactive Textbook for Quantity Food Lab. $79,970.

Martin, L. (1995). Thomas Bell, Goldsboro, North Carolina, Linens for quantity food laboratory. $500.

 

Grants (In Progress) 

Moreo, P.J., DeMicco, F.S., Martin, L.J., Andrew, W.P., & Lee, C (2002).  FIPSE, US Department of Education, United States/European Union Education Collaboration, ($210,000 in progress for 2003).

Kim, W., Qu, H., Moreo, P., Martin, L, Leong, J., Ryan, W. (2003).  U.S. Department of Education.  Development of an international sanitation management curriculum to sustain the competitiveness of the hospitality industry, ($96,338 in progress for 2003).

Grants (Not Funded) 

Martin L., Beck, J., Ryan, B., Leong, J., Moreo, P., & Qu, H. (2001). USDA Challenge  Grant, Service Learning and Human Potential. $100,000 (not funded).

Martin L., Beck, J., Ryan, B., Leong, J., Moreo, P., & Qu, H. (2000). USDA Challenge  Grant, Service Learning and Human Potential. $100,000 (not funded).

Groves, J., & Martin, L. (2000). American Hotel and Motel Foundation, Entry level employee selection, $10,000 (not funded).

Martin, L. (1999). GEARUP Grant US Dept. of Education,Support for Hospitality Business Alliance (HBA), $460,000 (not funded).

Martin L., Beck, J., Ryan, B., Leong, J., & Moreo, P (1999). USDA Challenge Grant, Service Learning, $100,000 (not funded).

Beck, J.A.,Johnson, C.A., Martin, L., & Ryan, B. (1998).Oklahoma State University, The American Hotel and Motel Association Lodging Survey, The New Millenium:Critical Issues Facing the Lodging Industry. $80,244 (not funded).

Martin, L. & Geissler, J. (1998). American Hotel and Motel Foundation, Developing diverse human potential to reduce employee turnover. $80,516 (not funded).

Martin, L. (1998). ECU, HES Teaching Grant, $800 (not funded).

Sposito, C. & Martin, L. (1997). FMEC Grant, E.A.T.I.N.G. for WIC, $1000 (not funded).

Geissler, J., Martin, L., Harris, N. (1997). Western Kentucky Teaching Grant. Releasing stress in students. $500 (not funded).

Martin, L. (1997). East Carolina University, Research Grant, Systematic testing to determine characteristics of success in hospitality managers, $2000 (not funded).

Martin, L. & Bryan, J. (1997).East Carolina University, HES Teaching Grant. Interdisciplinary interaction with industry. $900 (not funded).

Martin, L. (1996).East Carolina University Faculty Computing Grant. $2000 (not funded).

Martin, L. (1995). Cornell University. Employee personalities in luxury hotels. $15,500 (not funded).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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