Directory Profile

Awards, Distinctions, and Honors

• Award for Innovation in Technology Enhanced Learning 1998, University of Minnesota
• Best Implementor of Technology Award 1996, U of M Crookston
• Continuing Service & Support for 15 Summers 1996 South Dakota Dept. of Education, Governor William J. Janklow
• 1992 Distinguished Teaching Award
• 1988 Outstanding Services to Students with Disabilities Award
• 1984 Outstanding Teacher Award

University Committees Memberships/Involvement

• Campus Promotion & Tenure Committee
• Department Promotion & Tenure Committee
• Campus Faculty Development Committee
• Dept. Curriculum Committee
• Campus Academic Standards & Policy Committee

Local Community Memberships/Involvement

• SCORE

Educational Background

• M.S and B.S. from the University of Wisconsin Stout
• A.O.S. from the Culinary Institute of America

Biography

• Ken Myers is an Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota Crookston in management and has also served as a Department Chair and campus Registrar.  His area of expertise lies in the management of hotels, restaurants, resorts, hospitals, and culinary production. He has written multiple peer reviewed journal publications, textbook chapters and has presented at regional, national, and international conferences. Ken held a joint appointment with the University of Minnesota Tourism Center.
  
  Ken’s hospitality industry experience is varied including management of a French restaurant, and Radisson Hotels. He was a partner in the ownership of a full-service hotel.  Ken has served as an expert witness in over 24 legal cases.
  
  Ken’s consulting company, Sweet Harmony, has provided feasibility studies, breakeven analysis, marketing, menu analysis, service training, product development, layout & design, and catering of special gourmet events.
  
  Ken is the recipient of the University of Minnesota Technology Enhanced Learning Innovation Award, Best Implementer of Technology Award, the U of M Crookston Distinguished Teaching Award, the U of M Crookston Outstanding Services to Students with Disabilities, and the Collegians' Outstanding Educator award. He was recognized by the Governor of South Dakota and the Department of Education and Cultural Affairs for 15 years of dedicated instruction to the South Dakota Summer Food Service Certification School.