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The college welcomed a new class of graduate students this fall. The program exceeded expectations by running at capacity by its second year.
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The new master’s program ended its first academic year in June, giving the graduate students and faculty the feeling of accomplishment and optimism for the future of the pioneering program. As California’s only Master of Science in Hospitality Management (MSHM), the program is providing a service to the state’s higher education community and economy previously unmatched. “We have an outstanding group of master’s students who are now halfway through their program,” said Dean Andy Feinstein. “This has been a college-wide effort, and we are well on our way to establishing one of the best Master of Science in Hospitality Management programs in the country.” The second cohort of graduate students started this fall. The program is already running at capacity in its second year. Feedback from students thus far has been positive. “Based on the results from student evaluations, we had a great start,” said director of graduate studies, Dr. Myong Jae Lee. “Students liked the quality of education and the personal approach from our faculty.” Dr. Neha Singh added that the structure and flexibility of the program are something all the students enjoyed. Samantha Doolittle, who is president of the MSHM student club, said her first year has been fulfilling. “The program creates a real-world and professional setting,” she said. “I am so grateful for the different networking opportunities. The connections I’ve made are priceless and something I’ve never experienced before.” The two-year program is accepting applications for upcoming quarters. For more information, visit http://collins.csupomona.edu. – Michelle Andrews
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The Hospitality Management Education Initiative (HMEI) partnered with Super Sunday to connect with and inform African American students and their families about educations in hospitality management. On Sundays each February, California State University leaders, including the chancellor, trustees, presidents and other higher education ambassadors, speak at various churches across the state to share information with students, parents and community mentors about preparing for college, applying to a CSU campus and financial aid. This year, HMEI provided brochures to prospective students that targeted career opportunities in hospitality and the hospitality management degree programs at 14 CSU campuses. HMEI Program Coordinator Robert Hartman estimated the recruitment drive reached thousands of prospective students. Hartman said HMEI plans to continue working collaboratively with the Cal State University African American Initiative (AAI), which organizes Super Sunday. AAI hosts a variety of outreach programs including Summer Algebra Institutes. In addition to collaborating with groups like AAI, HMEI works to ease the transfer process from California community colleges to CSUs and to assist students in choosing degree programs. For more information about HMEI visit www.calstate.edu/hospitality. – Michelle Andrews
Cal Poly Pomona’s expansive campus creates a beautiful bucolic setting. This butterfly was photographed outside the college’s Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch.