Work With Us
Whether you own a restaurant, or manage a catering company, as a foodservice professional,
we understand the challenges that your business can encounter.
Partner with us to discover how our research can help you identify new and more effective
ways to conduct your business, and ultimately increase your bottom line. Not only
will you have the support of dedicated faculty researchers, but you will also be providing
valuable training for our students, who are emerging leaders in our field.
What We Can Do for You
We provide the following services to educators, students and industry partners:
- Applied research dealing with hospitality and foodservice industry issues and problems.
- Research in alternative and innovative methods involving hospitality and foodservice
education.
- Development of curriculum pertaining to foodservice management for undergraduate and
graduate students of the University of South Carolina.
- Creation of research opportunities and field studies for faculty and students within
the University.
- Outreach initiatives with outside scholars and foodservice organizations in dealing
with current research issues and problems.
- Creation of executive education and professional development programs and seminars
designed to assist industry managers and leaders involving professional development.
- Consultation services for specific industry and government requests.
- Promotion of industry relevant publications involving institute and college research.
- Investigation of e-platforms promoting foodservice education.
- Presentations involving recent research results including practical educational seminars.
- Promotion of networking opportunities for industry leaders and hospitality and foodservice
students
Get in Touch
For more information about the International Institute for Food Service Research and
Education, please contact director Robin B. DiPietro, Ph.D.
Scott Taylor, Jr., Ph.D.
International Institute for Foodservice Research and Education Director
Wine and Beverage Institute Associate Director
Associate Professor
School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management
stt@mailbox.sc.edu
803-576-7389
