Patricia L Fisher (she/her)
Associate Professor College of Hospitality & Business Business Providence
Biography and Expertise
Patricia Fisher is currently one of the lead faculty in the Fashion Merchandising and Retailing Program. She focuses heavily on hands-on learning projects in all her classes and connects with industry regularly to keep course content relevant. Prior to teaching full-time she served as the Department Chair of Marketing for 11 years. In addition to her teaching role, Fisher serves on University Faculty Council, advises the Retail Preparedness Association, and mentors freshmen commuter students.
Patricia has 15 years of retail merchandise management experience in both large and small retail environments. She has 30 years of higher education experience in teaching and leadership.
Education
MBA
Johnson & Wales University
BS
Johnson & Wales University
National Retail Federation
Forage Certifications in the Fashion Merchandising and Retailing Program
Poster
University Scholarship & Best Practices Expo
Johnson & Wales University
Providence
RI
“Expanding Experiential Learning in the Classroom: Forage Virtual Experience Program”
Roundtable discussion
JWU University Scholarship and Best Practices EXPO
Johnson & Wales University
Providence
RI
United States