The course will consist of individual and group engagement, individual readings and group discussion sessions in which participants share and explore their perspectives on the reading and exercises. Classes are held at the institute. Students will stay and have their meals at the Nyingma Institute, as well as participate in the daily community activities, lectures and discussions. For more information about the course, students are encouraged to access the Blackboard system. Communication with the instructor regarding the logistics of the class are posted on the Blackboard.
Students are responsible for transportation and lodging while in the mountains.
RJ Graham Tourist destinations provide unique opportunities for their guests but have significant challenges for the managers of establishments in such locales. This course allows students to experience both guest and manager perspectives of dealing with seasonal employees. In addition to classroom lecture and discussion, students will discuss issues with managers of seasonal workers in ski resort settings. Furthermore, they will participate as guests in at least one Colorado ski resort by skiing, frequenting restaurants, gift shops, etc. Students will analyze the issues, using models from both tourism and traditional business theory.