User:TalkingTourism

Currently a faculty member in the Hospitality and Tourism Administration major at Southern Illinois University, Dr. Davis teaches a variety of tourism-related courses in the areas of marketing, convention management and service, tourism and destination management, and event planning. A self proclaimed Generation X girl geek, Dr. Davis breaks the stereotype of the common university professor. She is an avid technology user and works to integrate technology into the classroom wherever appropriate. She insists that her students learn how to use industry-related technology as well as common tech tools associated with daily work life.

Dr. Davis is an active member of the International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators and was elected to the ISTTE Board of Directors for the 2010-2013 term. Her responsibilities include fundraising and sponsorships for the organization, as well as helping to create a new training certificate that reflects the needs of the 21st century teacher.

In addition to her work in ISTTE, Dr. Davis is an advocate for connecting industry needs to the classroom. As a result, she spends a great deal of time working with local industry leaders both on a volunteer and professional basis. This outreach effort often translates into opportunities for her students to gain real-world experience while learning in the classroom.