About Me
As an Instructor at Central Michigan University (CMU), teaching in the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services Administration, Lorie’s commitment consists of providing instruction in the Commercial Recreation concentration and Event Management and Hospitality minor. She advises students, signs majors, and participates in department, college, and institution committee work.
She teaches classes in Commercial Recreation, Management in Leisure Services, Tourism, and International Tourism and coordinates domestic and international field experience and service learning projects.
In addition to areas of instruction at CMU, she shares her educational skills by serving as Chairperson of the First Year Experience Advisory Council (FYE), Faculty Advisor for Meeting Professionals International (MPI), and Ambassador for the International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators (ISTTE). Lorie earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development and a Master’s Degree in Administration, both from Central Michigan University. She is currently writing her dissertation and completing a Doctoral Degree in Education with a cognate in Teacher Leadership. |
Testimonials
Central Michigan University - Mt. Pleasant, MI |
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"Lorie Tuma taught and inspired this class as both an educator and a leader. She demonstrated by example, demanded quality, exuded pride and compassion for the students, and delivered results that were truly superior. I was honored to have had the chance to work closely with Lori and hope to have the chance to do so again in the near future." |
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Charles Burke, Phd, Director of Business and Strategic Development |
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“…most anyone else would have resigned within the first month because the situation Lorie walked into was extremely difficult and unnerving…Lorie created the most successful educational program of any company that the district in Las Vegas had contracted, including their very own program…I recommend Lorie to help you move your organization from where it is, to where you’d like it to be.” Greg Spencer |
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"...Lorie dedicated herself to administrating and coordinating the Charter Schools Office’s oversight functions, specifically in the areas of governance and education." "She played a key role in developing relationships with charter school boards and personnel ...and has proven herself to be a dedicated and hardworking individual who works well as an integral member of a team....she willingly accepts new challenges and is completely committed to the jobs assigned to her as well as achieving organizational goals. James N. Goenner |
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“…As a force for positive change, Lorie stands apart from her peers through the zeal and optimism she projects...she is a dynamic leader who successfully balances and prioritizes a demanding work schedule.” Jason Bentley |
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"Lorie has an incredible work ethic and displays initiative...she conducts herself professionally at all times, and is never afraid to ask for guidance and feedback on improving her performance." "Lorie understands commitment to excellence...she has a promising future ahead of her as a leader." Wanda M. Costen, Ph. D. Currently Assistant Professor |
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"Lorie represented Central Michigan University, MPI and the meetings and events industry extremely well and I would be very happy to have Lorie involved whenever MPI is delivering content anywhere in the world. You’ve got an excellent faculty member in Lorie Tuma – someone who will leave a lasting positive impression on anyone who is lucky enough to be her student." Dr. Graydon Dawson |
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Letter to Dr. Jankoviak, signed by 42 Students |
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"Having Ms. Tuma as my teacher keeps me wanting to come to class because it is so interesting...she really gets you into the course and the material." |
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"I love Lorie as an instructor. She puts real life into her classes and makes me want to come to class. I take things from her class that I will use in the future." |
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"I absolutely love my Instructor, Lorie Tuma...she is helping me understand business networking better than any class I have ever had." |
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"I love taking Lorie's classes...she really cares about us and wants to make sure we are prepared." |
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"This class taught me lots of things that were important...I can take these things with me and use them in future situations...Thank you Lorie, for a wonderful semester." |
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"I think that Lorie is a great teacher...she takes time to teach about real-life experiences...she makes it interesting and fun, and it's nice to know that she's been there too..." |
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"Lorie spends a great deal of time and effort on this class...she adds practical life applications along with the material we cover in this course." |
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"This class was fun!" "...it opened my eyes to so many financial areas, and I couldn't have asked for more." "I feel so much more comfortable about my finances and I've made decisions on how I'm going to handle things in my future." |
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"...a fun instructor, and you'll learn too." "Thanks, Lorie for always being there for me...I will definitely finish this degree and pursue my goals and dreams." |
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"...Lorie is by far one of the most innovative and memorable teachers to date...she makes coming to class fun and exciting...Thanks, Lorie!" |
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"...Lorie is enthusiastic and gives us encouragement...she also gives us alot of helpful advice and uses real life experiences to explain things." |
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"...very wonderful instructor...very enthusiastic...makes learning enjoyable...she has inspired me to continue learning." |
