James Griffin
Professor
JWU Faculty Since 1989
James Griffin is a professor in the Food & Beverage Management department at Johnson & Wales University. From 2012–14, he served as president and CEO of the Coolfish division of Slade Gorton & Co. Prior to joining Slade Gorton, Griffin spent more than two decades with Johnson & Wales University, serving in several senior roles including associate provost of the university and vice president and dean of academic affairs of JWU’s Denver Campus.
In addition to his work in higher education, Griffin has served as a consultant and owner of several food service related businesses. Griffin teaches courses that include FSM4061, FSM3012, FSM3001 and PHIL3040, and serves as a committee member to Ed.D. students.
Education
- EdD, Boston University
- MS, Hospitality Administration, Johnson & Wales University
- BS, Food Service Management, Johnson & Wales University
Scholarly Interests
I do extensive work in corporate strategy as well as sustainability and supply chain management working with local, national, and international organizations. My work takes me around the world particularly in the areas of sustainable seafood and aquaculture.
Courses
- Advanced Food Service Operations Management
- Advanced Menu Analysis
- Food Service Management Systems and Human Resource Applications
- Ethics Of Business Leadership
Professional Affiliations
National Restaurant Association
American Culinary Federation
American Marketing Association
Research Chefs Association
CERTIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATES
- American Hotel & Lodging Association, Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE)
- Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Management & Leadership in Education Certificate
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management, Executive Certificate in Strategy, and Innovation
Publications
- Griffin, J.E., Warner, B. (2017). In pursuit of sea vegetable market expansion: Consumer preferences and product innovation. Rockland, ME: Island Institute.
- Griffin, J.E. (2016). Lodging, food & beverage: Culinary arts. In R. A. Brymer, R. A. Brymer & L. N. Cain (Eds.), Hospitality: An introduction (pp. 285-296). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.
- Griffin, J.E. (2016). U.S. chefs lack seafood sustainability, aquaculture knowledge. The Global Aquaculture Advocate.
- Griffin, J.E. (2016). For chefs, a seafood information crisis looms. The Global Aquaculture Advocate.
- Griffin, J.E., Griffin, J. E., (2010). Reflection in Experiential Education: Evidence of Thinking and Learning through InCoRe. The AAEEBL Learner, 1(4), 4.
- Griffin, J.E., Lorenz, G. F., & Mitchell, D. (2010). A study of outcomes-oriented student reflection during internship: The integrated, coordinated, and reflection based model of learning and experiential education. Journal of Cooperative Education & Internships, 44(2), 42-50.
Dissertations And Theses Advised
- Hollibaugh-Baker, M. (2015). The Relationship of Technology Use with Academic Self-Efficacy and Academic Achievement in Urban Middle School Students, Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Johnson & Wales University.
- Kreiger, J. (2013). Faculty Beliefs and Practices about Writing Initiatives as Classroom Strategies and Institutional Objectives, Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Johnson & Wales University.
- Pouravelis, C. (2012). Academic Achievement and Self-Efficacy of Graduate Nursing Students: A Comparison of Continuing and Returning Students, Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Johnson & Wales University.
- Gauthier, A. (2012). Exploring Student-Faculty Interactions in and out of classroom Settings. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Johnson & Wales University.
- Moriarty, E. A. (2011). Relationship of Helicopter Parenting on Autonomy Development in First-Year College Students, Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Johnson & Wales University.
- Bell, C. (2010). Perceptions of Campus Subcultures at a Community College, Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Johnson & Wales University.
Honors And Awards
- Global Education Award
- Certificate of Appreciation – for service as volunteer director of Worldchefs Progastronomia. World Association of Chefs Societies. September 26, 2016.
- Special Merit Award for service as Founding Board Member, Assoc. for Authentic, Experiential, & Evidence-Based Learning, March 2013
- Top 40 under 40 “Emerging Business Leaders” in Colorado, Denver Business Journal, March 2006
- Bell Ringer Award for Best Magazine Article: Internal Placement by the Publicity Club of New England with Johnson & Wales University’s public relations office, May 1998
- Awarded Auguste Escoffier Chair in partnership with Les Amis d'Escoffier Society - College of Culinary Arts, Johnson & Wales University, May 1999
