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Competency Based Learning In Hospitality Education And Its Impact On Future Leadership Skills, Colleen S. Wong May 2015

Competency Based Learning In Hospitality Education And Its Impact On Future Leadership Skills, Colleen S. Wong

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

In the past five years, hospitality educational programs have seen a distinct decline in enrollment from year to year (Oakley, 2016). Upon reflection of this decline, there could be many reasons, which caused a consecutive downward trajectory regarding enrollment. First, individuals are finding that a formal degree is not required for entry-level positions in the hospitality industry. Second, people are utilizing technology and videos to substitute for formal education and are finding success in the entry-level hiring process. Third, this generation does not see the value in formal education for entry-level employment. True as that might be, trends have shown …


Incorporating Crisis Management Into Hospitality Education: A Study Of Current Curriculum Content Compared To Skills Essential For Today's Environment, Barent N. Mccool Jun 2010

Incorporating Crisis Management Into Hospitality Education: A Study Of Current Curriculum Content Compared To Skills Essential For Today's Environment, Barent N. Mccool

Caesars Hospitality Research Summit

All venues of the hospitality industry have an unprecedented responsibility for the safety, health, and welfare of their guests today. This project is investigating what is currently incorporated in the curricula of United States hospitality management programs regarding crisis management skills and comparing current content with recommended content to determine gaps in these curricula. Based on the findings, recommendations for enhancements that programs might make to their curricula will be made.