The hospitality industry is fast-paced and constantly changing. As hospitality educators, we continually work to ensure the curriculum we deliver is relevant to industry needs. This semester the HRA department worked to make enhancements within the lodging curriculum. In the fall, Missouri State University became one of a select group of hospitality programs to incorporate … [Read more...] about Lodging Curriculum Adapts to Meet Industry Needs
Recently, six full-time faculty members from the Hospitality and Restaurant Administration Department at Missouri State University earned the Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) distinction awarded by the Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Lodging Association. This rigorous program is designed to help faculty strengthen their students’ critical thinking skills and … [Read more...] about Hospitality Faculty Earn Certified Hospitality Educator Distinction
The HRA department reached a significant milestone—the completion of the program’s new facility! In July, the HRA faculty and staff said goodbye to the old facility in the Professional Building and hello to our new home in Pummill Hall, located in the heart of main campus. This fall we welcomed our first group of students into the building. The students’ response to the new … [Read more...] about Fall 2015 Newsletter: HRA Highlights
Ms. Jokima Hiller recently published her second book. Her booklet "7 EASY Ways to Show Your Employees YOU Care!" is a great tool for first-time managers of hotels and any business. Employees are VERY important to the success of any business! However, feeling unappreciated is the number one reason why employees leave their jobs. As recruitment costs continue to rise, this … [Read more...] about Jokima Hiller Publishes Second Book