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Douglas Miller

Faculty Member

Dr. Doug Miller

Biography

20 years (from 14 years old to 34) working in the hospitality industry. Starting as a busboy and ending as a resort general manager. Most of my work experience was in Hawaii and South Pacific. Transitioned to education in 1994 when I started my Phd program at the University of Utah. In 1994 I also joined the faculty at Utah Valley University and have led the hospitality management program here since that time.

Education

PhD, University of Utah, 1999

Major: Tourism Management

Teaching

HM 3000

Hospitality Industry Foundations, Spring 2025

HM 481R

Internship, Spring 2025

HM 1010

Introduction to Hospitality Industry, Spring 2025

HM 1010

Introduction to Hospitality Industry, Spring 2025

Scholarly/Creative Works

Miller, Doug , (2022) "Students' perspectives on why they drop out and possible retention strategies" (Issue: 5, vol. 12). Emerald Publishing: Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning.
Miller, Doug , "Beverage Video Production" .
Wright, Norman , Miller, Doug , (2011) "Namibia's Damara Cultural Center_ A Case Study" . Portland, OR: Proceedings of 40th Annual Meeting of the Western Decision Sciences Institute. www.wdsinet.org