Division of Applied Social Sciences

Hailey Douglass got involved right away as a freshman, joining a few different CAFNR clubs. Once she saw all of the good that those organizations were doing across mid-Missouri, she realized that she wanted to dive in deeper. Douglass joined the CAFNR Student Council, serving as the secretary during her junior year. Now, as a senior, Douglass leads the group as president.

Dec. 12, 2022

Finding the Right Fit

As a former CAFNR Student Council president, Hailey Douglass encourages students to get involved.
Column Awards displayed on the table

Nov. 16, 2022

An Exceptional Evening

CAFNR honors six of the college’s outstanding alumni at the 2022 Column Awards.
Hands-on opportunities are plentiful through the Hotel and Lodging Operations and Management (HSP_MGMT 3400) course. Students spend the semester applying theories learned in the classroom into actual industry settings. Remi Levinson, a senior hospitality management major, said that it was exciting to see how different hotels operate.

Nov. 15, 2022

Applying Classroom Knowledge to Industry Settings

Hospitality management course partners with local hotels to give students hands-on experiences.
three people stand in front of a white board smiling.

Nov. 9, 2022

Q&A with Alan Spell

Alan is an assistant extension professor in the Division of Applied Social Sciences.
Harvey James

Nov. 9, 2022

An ‘Outstanding’ Opportunity

Harvey S. James, Jr., named interim director of the Division of Applied Social Sciences.
Darius Robinson

Nov. 8, 2022

First-Generation Student Spotlight: Darius Robinson

Darius Robinson's dedication to football, hospitality management degree program have been evident as a Tiger.
Luke Dietterle

Nov. 3, 2022

Luke Dietterle
Portrait of Adrienne Ohler

Nov. 3, 2022

Adrienne Ohler

Educational background Ph.D. Economics, Washington State University, 2009 Courses taught ABM 4360: Energy Markets and Regulation…
Annette Kendall

Nov. 3, 2022

Annette Kendall

Dr. Kendall’s teaching centers on helping students see themselves as capable problem-solvers who can create value in the world. She designs highly experiential courses in sales and marketing that blend real-world projects, coaching-style feedback, and structured reflection so students build both skill and self-belief. A key focus of her teaching is creating environments where neurodivergent students can leverage their strengths, experience genuine belonging, and build empowering pathways for shaping their futures. She serves as the faculty advisor for the Mizzou National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Student Competition Team. Educational background Ph.D. Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2019 Master of…

Oct. 25, 2022

CAFNR Hosts North Central Region/National Learner-Centered Teaching Conference

In early October, CAFNR hosted the 2022 North Central Region/National Learner-Centered Teaching Conference.