The world and workforce have diverse needs. This makes it crucial that individuals from diverse backgrounds receive a say in how they operate. A primary goal of faculty in the department of hospitality leadership at Missouri State University is to embrace different perspectives. This can lead the field to new and better ideas for the industry’s operations. Among those … [Read more...] about Embracing diversity in education and experience
Dr. Nancy Kageyama, assistant professor of hospitality leadership, virtually attended the Teaching and Education Research Association’s (TERA) International Conference on Teaching, Education and Learning Dec. 14. She presented a research project titled “The impact of business game features on students’ learning and critical thinking.” The power of perception As more of … [Read more...] about New learning environment, same need for students’ success
Concerns of COVID-19 have changed how the world operates. The hospitality industry is among those most impacted by these changes. Professors in the department of hospitality leadership at Missouri State University have adjusted their curriculum. The adjustments serve to prepare students for the industry's new ways of doing business. This includes enhancing safety … [Read more...] about Adapting to the new normal of the hospitality industry
Dr. Liza Cobos, assistant professor of hospitality leadership, attended the Fifth World Research Summit for Tourism and Hospitality Dec. 23 in Orlando, Florida. Cobos presented her research on the hospitality industry's perceptions of hiring military veterans. Her research focuses on determining hospitality managers’ perceptions of military veterans based on the following … [Read more...] about Military veterans in hospitality