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Haworthnews (12/2011), Western Michigan University

Haworth College of Business News

• “Urban Plunge” trip
• Tribal sovereignty and gaming is topic of January Keystone breakfast
• The Spirit of Kalamazoo
• Students take high honors in national sales competition
• ISM students help company with management process
• Greenleaf Trust Awards Scholarships
• Faculty Blog

Haworthnews (11/2011), Western Michigan University

Haworth College of Business News

• Trees are the treasures at Timberly
• Top stories of 2011
• Scott Mutchler, MBA ’07 – From Managing the Classroom to Managing Business Intelligence and Application Development
• Conference focuses on relationships and health information technology as key to quality health care
• Archer to share insights during distinguished speaker event
• Cisco Networking Academy offers “must have” computer networking certification
• Chen receives Fulbright to assess opportunities for a new business analysis specialty at university in Taiwan
• Bushels of Business

Haworthnews (10/2011), Western Michigan University

Haworth College of Business News

• ISM team places third in national supply chain competition
• Endowment established for support Entrepreneur Center in honor of Professor K. C. O’Shaughnessy
• WMU student is recipient of national accounting scholarship
• “Kalimizoo” showcases the city’s local flavor
• High school students learn about careers in accounting
• Conference to focus on relationships, health care and information technology
• Haworth College of Business to honor alumni and friends in college awards program
• Drug Treatment Courts: Smarter Justice is topic of October Keystone talk
• Success from a coach’s perspective

Haworthnews (09/2011), Western Michigan University

Haworth College of Business News

• Co-author to share secrets of networking through “SKIRTWorking” in two southwest Michigan events
• Saving dogs is a passion for the Hartmans
• New faculty join the College
• Outreach directors make plans to boost MBA enrollment
• Leisenring to headline WMU conference on International Financial Reporting Standards
• Employers to meet Bronco Business Talent at Business Career Day
• College Welcomes Prestigious Group for Awards Ceremony

Business Magazine (2011)

Haworth College of Business News

• From the Dean’s Office • Features • Haworth Headlines • The changing face of Haworth • Successful leadership requires vision • Valuable Partnerships • From undecided to business professional • Student Showcase • WMU students sweep ITERA competition • Donors Make the Difference • Greenleaf offers educational opportunities to • boost diversity in the financial services field • Faculty Focus • Connecting with community • Alumni Alley • There’s a story here • Class Notes

The Role Of Experiential Learning In Nurturing Management Competenciesin Hospitality And Tourism Management Students: Perceptions From Students, Facultyand Industry Professionals, Kristen Jack

Dissertations

Previous research has revealed that industry professionals and educators in the field of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) agree that classroom theory and experience in the field are essential components of undergraduate HTM education. Yet there is some disagreement on internship hour requirements, and limited data on actual outcomes. This study therefore examines the perceptions of students and industry professionals as to the extent HTM undergraduate students actually develop key management competencies while participating in experiential learning components. In addition, it captures the views of university faculty and hospitality industry professionals who work with these students regarding essential competencies and …