ERIC Number: ED015734
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Publication Date: 1967
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GUIDELINES FOR HOSPITALITY EDUCATION IN JUNIOR COLLEGES, A MANUAL FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAMS FOR CAREERS IN THE HOTEL-MOTEL, RESTAURANT, AND INSTITUTIONAL INDUSTRIES.
ALMARODE, RICHARD L.
THIS REPORT DISCUSSES JUNIOR COLLEGE PROGRAMS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS AND INDUSTRY. THE STUDENTS RECEIVE BOTH EDUCATION AND TRAINING, WHILE INDUSTRY RECEIVES COMPETENT EMPLOYEES. BEFORE DEVELOPING THIS OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM, THE COLLEGE SHOULD SURVEY LOCAL INDUSTRY NEEDS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, POSSIBILITIES OF PART-TIME WORK FOR NEEDY STUDENTS, AND AVAILABILITY OF INSTRUCTORS AND ADVISORS FROM INDUSTRY, TRADE ASSOCIATIONS, AND UNIONS. IF THE SURVEY SHOWS THE PROGRAM TO BE FEASIBLE, AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE SHOULD BE FORMED TO (1) INFORM THE COLLEGE OF INDUSTRY'S PRESENT AND CHANGING NEEDS, (2) HELP SELECT AND COUNSEL STUDENTS, (3) ASSIST IN JOB PLACEMENT BEFORE AND AFTER GRADUATION, (4) ASSIST THE SCHOOL OR THE STUDENT FINANCIALLY, (5) RECOMMEND ESSENTIAL CURRICULUM CONTENT, (6) PROVIDE OR HELP TO RECRUIT FACULTY, AND (7) HELP TO PUBLICIZE THE PROGRAM. THE REPORT COMMENTS ON THE CHOICE OF THE COLLEGE ADMINISTRATOR AND FACULTY AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE STUDENT, THE INDUSTRY, AND THE COLLEGE ITSELF. IT OFFERS EXAMPLES OF WORKABLE CURRICULA FOR 1-YEAR CERTIFICATE AND 2-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMS AND FOR TRANSFER TO A 4-YEAR COLLEGE FOR ADVANCED WORK IN THE SAME FIELD. SECTIONS ARE ALSO DEVOTED TO EQUIPMENT AND FACILITY PLANNING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, PROGRAM FUNDING, PROGRAM EVALUATION, AND ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS. THIS DOCUMENT IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR $1.50 FROM AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF JUNIOR COLLEGES, 1315 SIXTEENTH STREET, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036. (HH)
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Authoring Institution: American Association of Junior Colleges, Washington, DC.
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