David Johnson, PhD, RD, CHE, MFP

Academic Resource Publications

​Peer-Reviewed Publications

  • Ajasa, M., Johnson, D., & Arendt, S. (Under review). The relationship between formative and summative assessments and students’ performance on a certification exam.
  • Garrick, A., Johnson, D., & Arendt, S. (Forthcoming). From vision to practice: Cultivating sustainability and ethics in hospitality education [Article]. 
  • Garrick, A., Johnson, D., & Arendt, S. (2024). Breaking barriers: Strategies for fostering inclusivity in the workplace. International Journal of Academic Research in Business & Social Sciences, 14(2), 128-152. https://doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v14-i2/20799  
  • Garrick, A., Johnson, D., & Arendt, S. (2023). From vision to practice: Cultivating sustainability and ethics in hospitality education [Abstract]. Proceedings of the 3rd Penang International Conference on Hospitality 2023 (PItCH). https://www.pitchpenang.com/    
  • Garrick, A., Johnson, D., & Arendt, S. (2023). Breaking barriers: Strategies for fostering inclusivity in the workplace [Abstract]. Proceedings of the 3rd Penang International Conference on Hospitality 2023 (PItCH). https://www.pitchpenang.com/    
  • Johnson, D. & Arendt, S. (2022). Exploring the use of glean programs in supplementing school meals. Proceedings of the Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism. https://www.gradconfht.com/

Juried Presentations (*Awarded Best Presentation; __ Denotes Main Presenter)

  • *Garrick, A., Johnson, D., & Arendt, S. (2023, September 13). From vision to practice: Cultivating sustainability and ethics in hospitality education. [Paper Presentation]. 3rd Penang International Conference on Hospitality 2023 (PItCH). Virtual. https://www.pitchpenang.com/ 
  • Garrick, A., Johnson, D., & Arendt, S. (2023, September 13). Breaking barriers: Strategies for fostering inclusivity in the workplace. [Paper Presentation]. 3rd Penang International Conference on Hospitality 2023 (PItCH). Virtual. https://www.pitchpenang.com/ ​
  • Johnson, D. & Arendt, S. (2023, April 14). Hope Valley: A case study in hospital food and nutrition services operations. [Standup Presentation]. Foodservice Systems Management Education Council 2023 Conference. Provo, UT. https://fsmec.org/  
  • Johnson, D. & Arendt, S. (2022, January 8). Exploring the use of glean programs in supplementing school meals [Poster Presentation]. The 27th Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism. Virtual. https://www.gradconfht.com/
  • ​Johnson, D. & Arendt, S. (2021, March 26). Exploring the use of glean program in school meals [Poster Presentation]. Foodservice Systems Management Education Council 2021 Conference. Virtual. https://fsmec.org/​
  • Johnson, D. (2021, March 18). Exploring the use of glean programs in school meals [Poster Presentation]. Iowa State University, Department of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management Research Colloquium, Ames, IA. Virtual. 

Invited Presentations

  • Johnson, D. (2023, November 17). Strategies and barriers for the use of A.I. in child nutrition programs [Presentation]. Tuscaloosa School Nutrition Association, Tuscaloosa, AL.
  • ​Johnson, D. (2021, March 18). Exploring the use of glean programs in school meals [Poster presentation]. Iowa State University, Department of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management Research Colloquium, Ames, IA.
  • Johnson, D. (2019, March). Educational pathways and career opportunities for culinary arts program graduates [Presentation]. Ashland Community and Technical College, Department of Culinary Arts, Ashland KY.
  • Johnson, D. (2017, February) Educational pathways and career opportunities for dietetics program graduates [Presentation]. Eastern Kentucky University, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences and Dietetics, Richmond, KY.