Wilson Mission and Learning Outcomes
Our Ambition
Our enduring ambition is to develop global hospitality leaders that excel in operations and senior corporate positions.
Our Mission and Priorities
Our mission is to produce excellent leaders that will be thoroughly prepared to thrive
in the challenging global environment of the 21st century hospitality industry.
Our mission will be accomplished through four major priorities:
- Student learning achieved through a contemporary curriculum that is enhanced with experiential learning, study abroad, leadership and team-building opportunities.
- Industry engagement built through strategic partnerships for extending student placement, faculty development and curriculum improvements.
- Discovery through student and faculty scholarship aimed at disseminating and sharing knowledge and information for the benefit of the global hospitality community.
- Resource development for continuously improving learning, scholarship, and service opportunities for students and faculty.
- Our Values
Our values emanate from the Kemmons Wilson Philosophy.
- Foster a positive attitude and confidence developed through an array of competencies and hard work.
- Entrepreneurial spirit achieved through seizing opportunities, intelligent risk-taking and dedication to work and capital ideas.
- Maintain life-long relationships through trust, honesty, and integrity.
- Wholesome lifestyle achieved through a balanced approach to professional and personal commitments.
- Our Learning Outcome Promise
After completion of our undergraduate program in Hospitality Management, our students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a high level of technical and managerial competency in global hospitality operations.
- Enhance critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills for active and integrated learning.
- Undertake basic research, analyze information, and apply knowledge and techniques acquired within an academic or professional context.
- Develop interpersonal teamwork and leadership skills for a diverse hospitality workforce.
- Conscientiously apply profession's code of ethics and continuously evaluate the social, multicultural, and environmental issues relevant to the hospitality industry.