Jimmy Taylor, vice president of operations at IHG, visited campus April 10 to share his personal principles of leadership. Taylor spoke as part of the Hospitality Leadership Executive Speaker Series. This series lets students engage with high profile industry professionals. About the speech Taylor has five principles of leadership: Be accessible, be accountable, be … [Read more...]
Hospitality major Jordan Moyer is a team player in the classroom and out. On March 17, Moyer and several other people put together the Highlanders Care Fun Fair in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. She was responsible for contacting donors, preparing food and drink, organizing donations and maintaining a social media presence. She also oversaw setting up the event and getting … [Read more...]
Meeting industry professionals is something that all students would like to do. Students learn from people who have sat where they are sitting and have come out on the other side, victorious. Brian Inman, the general manager at the Double Tree Hotel in Springfield, spoke to Dr. Dan Crafts' HSP 315 class. HSP 315 is an advanced lodging class that analyzes current … [Read more...]
Hospitality leadership had a busy year. In the 2017-18 academic year, they have been recognized four times for their amazing Bachelor of Applied Science online program. 2018 most affordable online colleges SR Education Group ranked MSU. No. 2 for 2019 Most Affordable Online Colleges for Hospitality Degrees. This ranking was based on MSU's accreditation and tuition … [Read more...]
It's your first or second year of college. You've played with the idea of hospitality leadership, but you're not sure. You need elective credit anyway, so you take HSP 210, introduction to hospitality leadership. Dr. Yoshimasa "Nancy" Kageyama, assistant professor of hospitality leadership, said HSP 210 is the perfect time for students to meet with industry professionals to … [Read more...]