Nov 26, 2025  
2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

Hospitality, Tourism, Event, and Wine Management Program


Family and Consumer Science Department
College of Education and Professional Studies
Ellensburg
Michaelsen Hall, room 100
Mail Stop 7565
509-963-2766
https://www.cwu.edu/academics/wine-studies/
https://www.cwu.edu/academics/hospitality-tourism-events/index.php

Faculty and Staff    
Chair
Sarah Feeney, PhD

Program Coordinators
Carla Jellum, PhD, hospitality, tourism, and events
Jill Perillo Clark, MS, wine studies

Associate Professor
Carla Jellum, PhD, hospitality, tourism, and event management

Assistant Professor
Jill Perillo Clark, MS, wine studies

Lecturer
Se Eun Lee, PhD, hospitality, tourism, and event management

Emeritus Faculty
Dorothy Chase, PhD
William Vance, EdD

Staff
Alex Lange, adminiatrative assistant II

Program Information

The Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management Program (HTE) prepares students for positions in one of the top three industries in Washington State and the world’s number-one industry. Professional positions are numerous. The following list is a sampling of the types of professional positions currently held by HTE graduates: city parks and recreation director, recreation manager, front office and training manager, director of youth programs, guest services manager, and winery marketing manager, general manager, event and meeting planner, marketer, entrepreneur, among others.

The Wine Studies Program provides students with a broad understanding of the wine industry. The program prepares graduates for careers in wine marketing, direct to consumer sales, distribution, compliance, and consulting.

Programs

    Bachelor of Science (B.S.)Non-degree Undergraduate Minors or Certificates

    Courses

      Hospitality Tourism and Events (HTE)Wine (WINE)