Alexis Deane-Downing started at Missouri State as a dentistry student. After taking anatomy, she decided that wasn’t the right fit for her. Next, she tried communications. That wasn’t right either. Her adviser asked her what she liked to do. Deane-Downing said she liked to stay in hotels. The rest is history. Deane-Downing met with Dr. Melissa Dallas, now faculty … [Read more...] about Finding the right fit: Hospitality leadership
Kasey Eberth was 15 when he started working in hospitality. He hasn’t stopped since. Eberth started as a line cook. He wanted to find what was his best fit in the restaurant industry. Fall in love with Missouri State After a tour of Missouri State University, Eberth knew this was the place for him. “I automatically fell in love with the campus and just knew this was … [Read more...] about Managing your hospitality leadership career
Three HRA faculty will be presenting their research at the annual conference of the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education in San Diego in late July. Dan Crafts’s co-authored refereed paper, “Sexual Harassment: A Focus on Youth Employment and the Evolution of Employer Liability and Managerial Practice,” explores a number of issues related to … [Read more...] about HRA Faculty to Present at Conference