Refereed Articles 

• Sargsyan, G., Venta, E. R., Escamilla, C., Rumsey, H., & Gibbs, J. (2020). The Value of Strategic Planning for Small Non-Profit Organizations.  Journal of Management and Marketing Research, 24, 1-10.
• Sargsyan, G., Venta, E. R., Slaydon, J., Colon, R., & Latiolais, P. (2020). Analysis of risk management practices of the oil and gas industry in Southeast Texas during Hurricane Harvey.   Journal of Applied Business and Economics, 22 (12), 104-118.
• Sargsyan, G., Venta, E. R., Slaydon, J., Colon, R., & Latiolais, P. (in press, 2020).  Financial and risk management analysis of the education sector in Southeast Texas during Hurricane Harvey.   Journal of Applied Business and Economics.
• Venta, A. C., Ball, E., Bristow, J., & Venta, E. R. (2019). Preliminary data linking American consumer perceptions with unauthorized migration to the U.S.  Journal of International Migration and Integration., 20, 279-290.
• Turner, K., Escamilla, C., & Venta, E. R. (2015). The Symphony of Southeast Texas in 2015.  Journal of Business Case Studies, 12 (2).
• Escamilla, C., & Venta, E. R. (2010).  'The Symphony of Southeast Texas in 2010: Managing A Regional Orchestra in Modern Times'.  Journal of Business Case Studies, 6 (6), 85-95.

Refereed Proceedings  

• Gibbs, J., Slaton, D., Escamilla, C., & Venta, E. R. (in press, 2017). Improving Nonprofit Strategic Planning.  2017 Lamar University Undergraduate Research Expo. 

Chapters, Cases, Readings, Supplements   

Chapters

• Sargsyan, G. (2018). Role of tourism in financial and economic development of Galveston and the Bolivar Peninsula. Role of tourism in financial and economic development of local economy.   

Presentations of Refereed Papers

• Sargsyan, G., Colon, R., Slaydon, J., & Venta, E. R. (2020). Analysis of risk management practices of the oil and gas industry in Southeast Texas after Hurricane Harvey. Recovery and Resiliency Summit: Building Tomorrow April 17, 2020, Beaumont, Texas.
• Slaydon, J., Venta, E. R., Colon, R., Sargsyan, G., & Latiolais, P. (2020). Bevil Oaks: A Community Case Study on Resilience and Recovery.  Recovery and Resiliency Summit: Building Tomorrow April 17, 2020, Beaumont, Texas. 

Presentation of Non-Refereed Papers 

• Venta, E. R. (2019). Breaking Point: Immigration Law, Policy, and Enforcement. Invited presentation at Global Diversity & Inclusion Series, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas.
• Venta, E. R. (2018). How Do I Navigate Politics in Higher Education? Invited presentation at Provost's Kick-Off, Beaumont, Texas.
• Venta, E. R. (2018). Business as a Force for Good. Invited presentation at Lamar University Freshman Experience, Beaumont, Texas.
• Venta, E. R. & Escamilla, C. (2017). Using Case Studies in the Classroom. Invited presentation at Lamar University, Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement, Beaumont, Texas.
• Venta, E. R. (2016). The Maintenance of Accreditation Process: The School Perspective. Invited presentation at Southwest Business Deans' Meeting, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
• Venta, E. R. (2015). Impact of Hispanics in America. 2015 Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Beaumont Federal Correctional Complex, Beaumont, Texas.
• Venta, E. R. (2015). Engaging Advisory Boards in Innovative and Impactful Ways. Texas Business Deans Meeting, Lubbock, Texas.
• Venta, E. R. (2015, June). Continuous Improvement Review under the 2013 Standards: Team and School Perspectives.   Southwest Business Deans' Meeting, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
• Venta, E. R. & Sanderson, J. (2012, August). Using Institutional Effectiveness Plans to Drive Curricular Improvement.  Lamar University, Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement, Beaumont, Texas.
• Venta, E. R. (2011). Impact of Hispanics on Higher Education. Hispanic Heritage Day at LIT, Beaumont, Texas.
• Venta, E. R. & Mathews, T. (2011). Institutional Effectiveness for Department Chairs. Lamar University Faculty Development Symposium, Beaumont, Texas.

Research Reports 

• 2015: Venta, E. R., & Escamilla, C., The Symphony of Southeast Texas and Lamar University 2007-2015., submitted to Accreditation and Assessment Committee. 

Grants

Research

• 2020 [Year 3 of 3]: Venta, E. R., Slaydon, J., Sargsyan, G., Colon, R., & Latiolais, P. Hurricane Harvey Economic Resiliency and Recovery, Principal Investigator, Department of Commerce- Economic Development Administration.
• 2019 [Year 2 of 2]: Venta, E. R., Slaydon, J., Sargsyan, G., & Colon, R., Hurricane Harvey Economic Resiliency and Recovery, Principal Investigator, Department of Commerce - Economic Development Agency.
• 2018 [Year 1 of 2]: Venta, E. R., Slaydon, J., Sargsyan, G., & Colon, R., Hurricane Harvey Economic Resiliency and Recovery, Principal Investigator, Department of Commerce - Economic Development Agency.