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RPTA Intro course instructor Dr. Marni Goldenberg

April 11, 2017

Dr. Marni Goldenberg joined by John Flaherty of Central Coast Outdoors hikes with RPTA 101 Students

Dr. Marni Goldenberg and her RPTA 101 Intro to Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration Students hiked today in the beautiful San Luis Obispo Mountains!

2:10 p.m. in bldg. 180-114

Experiences that Power Brand Devotion Presentation May 23

Industry leaders Robert Vallee, Jr. Chairman & CEO of Project Worldwide, and Chris Meyer, CEO George P. Johnson, a Project agency, to present "Experiences that Power Brand Devotion" May 23 at 2:10 p.m.

RPTA's water bottle with sunset in the background

Our Vision

EIM's vision is to promote healthy lifestyles, protect memorable places, and facilitate life-enhancing experiences. Live. Protect. Explore.

Core Values

Involve life balance, sustainability, service, leadership, innovation, curiosity, creativity, diversity and inclusivity, community and collaboration, professionalism and integrity.

Students smiling at camera with KOA name tags

Specialized Recreation, Parks, & Tourism Administartion Major Concentrations

Students studying RPTA choose from the following: Event Planning & Management, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Sport Management, Outdoor Recreation Management, & Community Services Management.

Second to None

Experience Industry Management boasts an award-winning faculty and staff who are devoted to student success, dedicated to Learn by Doing, and committed to fostering a sense of community.

Student walking a high line over San Luis Obispo

Experience Industry

We teach students how to manage the organizations that create opportunities for experiences to come alive — whether through travel, a sporting event, or a slackline above Bishops Peak.

An Office with a View

RPTA alumni work in settings where their “offices” are often unconventional —whether a Napa winery, AT&T Park (pictured left), a beachfront hotel, or a kayak in Morro Bay.

Cal Poly RPTA Students take a moment pause from their navigational 'greeter' duties at Super Bowl 50 last weekend!

2-11-2016

Cal Poly RPTA Students Volunteered at Super Bowl 50!

Thirty Cal Poly RPTA students volunteered as members of the the Super Bowl Host Committee "greeters" in San Francisco last weekend for Super Bowl 50!

Brad Gessner, Exec. in Residence keynote at the Cal Poly Performing Arts Center

Cal Poly Experience Industry Management at the PAC

Brad Gessner, Executive in Residence speaks to full house at the PAC

Brad Gessner, Sr. VP and General Manager of AEG [leading sports and entertainment presenters-LA Convention Center/Staples Center] Facilities, shared his success with students at the PAC!

A fun shot of the GPJ-Cal Poly interns and alumni in Las Vegas working the Cisco GSX.

8-25-2016

George P. Johnson and Cal Poly interns and alumni in Las Vegas working the Cisco GSX

A fun shot of the GPJ-Cal Poly interns and alumni in Las Vegas working the Cisco GSX.

Cal Poly RPTA Summer Undergraduate Research Presentations

8-25-2016

Cal Poly RPTA Students Complete First Ever CAFES Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Cal Poly RPTA Students Candice Walton and Jack Elder under Dr. Kevin Lin's direction presented their research project "The Impact of Internet Usage on Event Attendees Satisfaction and Expenditure" today.

9-15-2016

The Department of Experience Industry Management

Cal Poly's RPTA has changed its department name to Experience Industry Management — making it the first of its kind in California, blending tourism, travel, experiences, social media, culture, sports, outdoor rec., and events!

September 21, 2017

17-18 Experience Industry Management Club Officer Team

Meet your new EIM club officers for 2017-2018 academic year: Grace Roman - President, Kevin Rubow - Vice President, Erin Ticktin - Secretary, Amanda Giddens - Treasurer, Rob Franklin - Social Media

2017 Class Headed to Dominican Republic in March 2017

2-7-2017

Dr. Keri Schwab and Experience Industry Management Students Heading to Dominican Republic in March 2017.

Dr. Keri Schwab leads student class to Dominican Republic for second year in a row!

April 12, 2017

Thank you Industry Members for attending Cal Poly Experience Industry Management's Career Fair!

Thanks to our industry supporters for participating in this year's Career Fair Event - Rho Phi Lambda appreciates all of the support putting on this excellent event!

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Experience Industry Management

Live. Protect. Explore.

Dr. Marni Goldenberg joined by John Flaherty of Central Coast Outdoors hikes with RPTA 101 Students

Experiences that Power Brand Devotion Presentation May 23

Our Vision

Core Values

Specialized Recreation, Parks, & Tourism Administartion Major Concentrations

Second to None

Experience Industry

An Office with a View

Cal Poly RPTA Students Volunteered at Super Bowl 50!

Brad Gessner, Executive in Residence speaks to full house at the PAC

George P. Johnson and Cal Poly interns and alumni in Las Vegas working the Cisco GSX

Cal Poly RPTA Students Complete First Ever CAFES Summer Undergraduate Research Program

The Department of Experience Industry Management

17-18 Experience Industry Management Club Officer Team

Dr. Keri Schwab and Experience Industry Management Students Heading to Dominican Republic in March 2017.

Thank you Industry Members for attending Cal Poly Experience Industry Management's Career Fair!

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