Seven HRA students were selected to represent the department as HRA Student Ambassadors for the upcoming academic year. Returning student ambassadors include Taylor Fritz and Kara Edwards. Those new to the team include Brandan Bates, Tyler Adams, Lauren McGrath, Wade Hagebusch and Rebecca Rice. The student ambassadors assist with recruitment activities and professional … [Read more...] about HRA 2015-2016 Student Ambassadors Selected
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