For example, each student works with a faculty advisor to develop an academic program which meets his or her particular interests. Advisors also assist students in scheduling courses and developing career goals. This program focuses on the experience needed to provide complete hospitality to the guest, from lodging to food services. Class work is supported by effective hands-on training in front office, computer, and food and beverage production laboratories. Required courses include Front Office Management, Personnel Management, Marketing and Sales, Housekeeping, Accounting, Tourism, and Quantity Food Production.
Many elective courses are also available.
The applicant must have satisfactorily received a high school diploma. The MacDonald Hall Dining Center includes two food laboratories where students learn the basic principles of food preparation. The Center also provides facilities for special events and banquets arranged and conducted by hospitality students. An advisory board of industry executives, including a number of Delhi College alumni, assists faculty with curriculum review and makes its membership available for on-campus seminars and lectures. Complementary programs in Business Management, Park and Recreation, and Horticulture provide on-campus opportunities for students to select electives that enhance their career choice in specialized areas such as Club and Resort Management.