Background

M.I.H.T.M., Master of International Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of South Carolina
B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, University of South Carolina

Since 2005, Becky Moran has served as program manager for McCutchen House, the student-operated learning lab and restaurant in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. In that capacity, Moran is responsible for the planning and promotion of McCutchen House events which include luncheons, private meetings, graduation ceremonies, special dinners, parties and receptions, in addition to the restaurant's daily operations. Moran also helps oversee the college's annual alumni homecoming party and silent auction, a fundraiser for the College of HRSM Alumni Society Fund, which provides financial support for student study abroad and conference travel.

Moran serves on the College of HRSM Alumni Society Committee (becoming a board member in 2016) and as chair of the college social committee. Prior to her tenure with the College of HRSM, Moran worked in banking for 12 years, her most recent position as a corporate project manager.

Moran also teaches two classes, one being University 101 which focuses on the purposes of higher education and potential roles of students within the university. Her HTMT 362 Wedding Planning Management course examines the sociocultural, political, economic, religious and legal influences on wedding planning as well as business strategies relevant to successful wedding planning and consultancy for diverse clients.

Moran and her husband, Jim, have three sons and one daughter between them: Jimmie, Josh, Sean and Carson.

Teaching

• UNIV 101 – The Student in the University
• HTMT 362 – Wedding Planning and Management