Steve Ruby

Associate Professor Of Professional Practice

Hospitality & Tourism Management

  • Associate Professor Of Professional Practice
    Hospitality & Tourism Management

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Hospitality & Tourism Management Graduate Internship
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Supervised work internship with an approved employer and worksite related to a future career in the hospitality industry. Experience must include management/supervisory aspects within a hospitality organization.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Hospitality and Tourism Industry Internship
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Supervised experience in an approved work situation related to a future career in the hospitality, travel and tourism, beverage management, event and/or entertainment, or property management industries. Management and supervisory experience in multiple aspects of the organization. Previously offered as HRAD 3443.Prerequisite(s): BADM 2111 and instructor permission.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Honors: Add-on for LSB 3213
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    A supplemental introductory honors experience to partner concurrently with designated course(s). This course adds a different intellectual dimension to the designated course(s). Offered for fixed credit, 1 credit hour.Prerequisite(s): Honors College participation and concurrent enrollment in a designated course.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Hospitality & Tourism Management Graduate Internship
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Supervised work internship with an approved employer and worksite related to a future career in the hospitality industry. Experience must include management/supervisory aspects within a hospitality organization.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Hospitality and Tourism Industry Internship
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Supervised experience in an approved work situation related to a future career in the hospitality, travel and tourism, beverage management, event and/or entertainment, or property management industries. Management and supervisory experience in multiple aspects of the organization. Previously offered as HRAD 3443.Prerequisite(s): BADM 2111 and instructor permission.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Hospitality Days
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Study of special event planning, implementation and evaluation. The interaction between the staff, customer, guests, contractors, and others necessary to implement a successful special event. Additional focus on catering through hotels, restaurants or private companies. Previously offered as HRAD 4421 and HRAD 3120.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism (S)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Study of lodging, food and beverage, events, tourism and other service industries from a global perspective. Emphasizes development and history, ethical issues, and professional opportunities. Previously offered as HRAD 1103.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Law of Real Property
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Nature of real property and of the legal transactions relating thereto. Topics may include deeds and conveyancing, landlord-tenant relationships, mortgages, easements, oil and gas interests, types of estates, joint ownership, and legal descriptions.Prerequisite(s): LSB 3213 or equivalent.
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    People-Centric Business Skills
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    This course emphasizes the universal applicability of hospitality-driven interpersonal skills in business contexts. Students will develop emotional intelligence, communication, and problem-solving abilities while learning to lead with empathy and integrity. Through practical applications, students will gain knowledge and skills to excel in today's service-oriented business world. May not be used for degree credit with BADM 3113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    People-Centric Business Skills
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    This course emphasizes the universal applicability of hospitality-driven interpersonal skills in business contexts. Students will develop emotional intelligence, communication, and problem-solving abilities while learning to lead with empathy and integrity. Through practical applications, students will gain knowledge and skills to excel in today's service-oriented business world. May not be used for degree credit with BADM 3113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Honors: Add-on for LSB 3213
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    A supplemental introductory honors experience to partner concurrently with designated course(s). This course adds a different intellectual dimension to the designated course(s). Offered for fixed credit, 1 credit hour.Prerequisite(s): Honors College participation and concurrent enrollment in a designated course.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Hospitality & Tourism Management Graduate Internship
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Supervised work internship with an approved employer and worksite related to a future career in the hospitality industry. Experience must include management/supervisory aspects within a hospitality organization.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Hospitality and Tourism Industry Internship
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Supervised experience in an approved work situation related to a future career in the hospitality, travel and tourism, beverage management, event and/or entertainment, or property management industries. Management and supervisory experience in multiple aspects of the organization. Previously offered as HRAD 3443.Prerequisite(s): BADM 2111 and instructor permission.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Hospitality Days
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Study of special event planning, implementation and evaluation. The interaction between the staff, customer, guests, contractors, and others necessary to implement a successful special event. Additional focus on catering through hotels, restaurants or private companies. Previously offered as HRAD 4421 and HRAD 3120.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism (S)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Study of lodging, food and beverage, events, tourism and other service industries from a global perspective. Emphasizes development and history, ethical issues, and professional opportunities. Previously offered as HRAD 1103.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    General concepts regarding the nature of the legal system, ethical issues in business decision making, dispute resolution processes, basic constitutional limitations on the power of government to regulate business activity, the nature of government regulation, fundamental principles of tort and contract law. Course previously offered as BUSL 3213.Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Hospitality & Tourism Management Graduate Internship
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Supervised work internship with an approved employer and worksite related to a future career in the hospitality industry. Experience must include management/supervisory aspects within a hospitality organization.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Hospitality and Tourism Industry Internship
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Supervised experience in an approved work situation related to a future career in the hospitality, travel and tourism, beverage management, event and/or entertainment, or property management industries. Management and supervisory experience in multiple aspects of the organization. Previously offered as HRAD 3443.Prerequisite(s): BADM 2111 and instructor permission.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Hospitality and Tourism Industry Internship
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Supervised experience in an approved work situation related to a future career in the hospitality, travel and tourism, beverage management, event and/or entertainment, or property management industries. Management and supervisory experience in multiple aspects of the organization. Previously offered as HRAD 3443.Prerequisite(s): BADM 2111 and instructor permission.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Hospitality Days
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Study of special event planning, implementation and evaluation. The interaction between the staff, customer, guests, contractors, and others necessary to implement a successful special event. Additional focus on catering through hotels, restaurants or private companies. Previously offered as HRAD 4421 and HRAD 3120.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Law of Real Property
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Nature of real property and of the legal transactions relating thereto. Topics may include deeds and conveyancing, landlord-tenant relationships, mortgages, easements, oil and gas interests, types of estates, joint ownership, and legal descriptions.Prerequisite(s): LSB 3213 or equivalent.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    General concepts regarding the nature of the legal system, ethical issues in business decision making, dispute resolution processes, basic constitutional limitations on the power of government to regulate business activity, the nature of government regulation, fundamental principles of tort and contract law. Course previously offered as BUSL 3213.Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Hospitality and Tourism Industry Internship
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Supervised experience in an approved work situation related to a future career in the hospitality, travel and tourism, beverage management, event and/or entertainment, or property management industries. Management and supervisory experience in multiple aspects of the organization. Previously offered as HRAD 3443.Prerequisite(s): BADM 2111 and instructor permission.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Hospitality Days 2023
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Study of special event planning, implementation and evaluation. The interaction between the staff, customer, guests, contractors, and others necessary to implement a successful special event. Additional focus on catering through hotels, restaurants or private companies. Previously offered as HRAD 4421 and HRAD 3120.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Legal and Ethical Issues in Hospitality, Tourism, & Gaming
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Examination of legal and ethical standards in lodging, food and beverage, alcoholic beverage management, travel and tourism, events, large venues and entertainment, property management, clubs, cruises and casinos. Focus on creating and maintaining business practices that limit potential liability and enhance ethical decision making. Previously offered as HRAD 4103.