Rate My Professor Dana Bush

Dr. Dana Bush is Associate Dean, Professor, and Interim Chair of the Department of Applied Human Sciences in the College of Education & Applied Human Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University. She has committed over 25 years to the institution, contributing to its mission of preparing students for careers that enhance individual, family, and community well-being through interdisciplinary programs blending social and natural sciences. Under her leadership, the department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Child & Family Studies, Interdisciplinary Human Sciences Education, Food & Nutrition, and Global Hospitality & Tourism, along with a Certificate in Gastronomic Tourism. These programs emphasize experiential learning, research application, and service, viewing the family as the cornerstone of a healthy society. Dr. Bush facilitates study abroad initiatives, including trips to Italy, where students explore cultural dimensions of hospitality and human sciences.