JWU Providence College of Hospitality Management

Saying goodbye to two incredible student assistants, Joe and Shaye! 🎓 Your hard work and dedication have left an indelible mark on our College of Hospitality. Wishing Shaye all the best at Live Nation in New York City 🍎, and Joe as he embarks on his journey with Marriott Westin Copley in Boston! 🏨 Your futures are bright, and you’ll be greatly missed here. ”

Shout out to the COHM DEE Team that worked to improve the student dining experience here at JWU! This student lead project was guided by Professors Covino, Makris, and Bagden and researched, analyzed, and developed several management protocols geared toward improving the dining experience for students in the Providence. The end result was the presentation of a 4 hour training program focus on HR Principles and Customer Service Training.

Congrats to all the students in this Directed Education Experience on developing a collaborative and cross functional plan to make JWU an even better place to go to school!!

Congratulations are in order for the 8 COHM students who recently achieved Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA)!! 🎉🥳👏

Sponsored by industry data leaders and STR, this extensive exam is available globally to both students and industry professionals. Lead here at JWU by Prof. Bob Wahl, This certification serves as validation of their deep understanding of fundamental metrics, definitions, formulas, and methodologies utilized within the hotel industry. These students have showcased their proficiency in mathematical computations and interpretation of results. Moreover, they have exhibited the capability to analyze diverse sets of hotel industry data and draw strategic conclusions from their analysis.

Welcome to the CHIA club:

Holly Plumhoff
Iris Miller
Emma Akian
Lillian Thayer
Beck Tyler
Alex Farmer
Leif Knudsen
Matthew Olszewski

Please congratulate these students when you see them.

Shout to the COHM Leadership Team for their work in raising funds for the Pawcatuck River Duck Race going down on April 27th helping dozens of local schools and non-profits to raise money for their causes.

The team, lead by Leif Knudson and Mackenzie Weber in partnership with JWU Alumni Megan Coughlin ‘16 raised $550 (selling 110 ducks) for the event.

If you’re looking for a break in studying for finals, head down to Westerly next weekend for some serious duck race action!!

Thank you to everyone that supported this initiative and may the best duck win!! 🦆

Interested in Internships or Post Graduate ideas with Marriott International? Join me in Xavier Room 104 on Wednesday, February 28th 5-6:30pm so we can talk about everything Marriott!

I am excited to help you start your career with Marriott International.

Be You!

We are 1 week away from the COHM Technology Summit where our expert panel will dive into the future of tech in the F&B Industry. For more information check the linktree and give this post a swipe to see who’s coming.

🚨 Scholarship Alert! 🚨 Hundreds of opportunities await at the AHLA Foundation. Dive into hospitality, save money, and make connections. Apply now via the Link Tree in bio! Deadline: March 15, 2024. 🍍

Interested in working in a collaborative and creative team all while being able to access a wide network of professionals and professors?! The College of Hospitality is looking to hire a new Student Assistant to join our team. Together you can assist in bringing the college to life by Assisting with Special Projects, Event Coordination, and crafting the COHM Social Media. Apply by submitting a copy of your resume and cover letter to Handshake through the link in bio or email Jennifer McDonald ([email protected]) 🍍

Are you ready to battle it out!? Join us in our Annual Food Drive against the College of Business with the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Show your support by dropping off non-perishable items in Xavier Academic to rooms XL23, 100 & 400. You can also click on the link in the bio to send monetary donations to get more food out to those in the community who need it. Donations will be accepted from Monday, November 27th-Wednesday, January 31st 🍍

This week in our Introduction to the Hospitality Industry classes we had a Zoom panel of guest speakers from the Private Club Sector. Swipe to learn more about the panelists and their clubs.

Key Takeaways: What makes Private Clubs Unique?
There are many different kinds of clubs.
It is a noncompetitive field.
There are many different job opportunities within each club.
Lastly, you get to really know your members and their stories.

Thank you, panelists, for sharing your industry knowledge and experience, and teaching us more about what Private Clubs have to offer!
If you are interested in learning more about Private Clubs, contact Professor Matt Samel about joining the JWU chapter of The Club Management Association of America (CMAA)!🍍

HwP: Karolina Guilcapi

Meet Karolina!! She is the owner of .ventures.travel and has been doing some amazing things in the tourism industry since graduating from the COHM! Karolina joined us in the HwP Podcast to talk all things boutique travel, entrepreneurship, and making the most out of your time at JWU!

Listen today, link in the linktree or download wherever you listen to podcasts.

Check out the new Student-Alumni Mentoring Program presented by Experiential Education & Career Services and Alumni Relations.
Pair with a JWU Alum based on your interests and career aspirations, receive one-on-one guidance from an experienced professional, and meet new friends and get involved.

Program Perks:
- Build a network of connections.
-Gain access to a directory with over 10,000 JWU Alum.
-Develop strategies to reach your goals.
-Exclusive LinkedIn workshop including a professional headshot.

For more information visit the Linktree in our bio,
OR,
Reach out to Leslie Buxton, Senior Student Career Advisor, [email protected]

Join the Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management for a Dessert Reception and Networking Event. It will take place on Wednesday, November 1st, from 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Culinary Museum. "Join hospitality and food service professionals for the launch of the SHFM student chapter." Don't miss out on this exciting new industry event and group!🍍

The Food & Hospitality Industry Career Fair is tomorrow, October 12th and will be located on the Harborside Campus in the Wildcat Center!
In preparation, Tracy Chan, JWU Alumni 20’, 21’ MBA, and Senior Associate of Campus Programs at Hilton, sent over five of her best tips for a successful career fair experience. Be sure to keep her advice in mind for extra confidence and preparation while meeting with industry professionals!
1) Research the companies in attendance and make two lists: One for the companies you want to prioritize and one for the companies you want to meet with if you have time.
2) Update your resume and print a few copies as this will help to refresh yourself on your experiences and skillsets that you can speak to during your interactions.
3) Create an elevator pitch but avoid overdoing it, 45 seconds is a sweet spot! Include your name, major, graduation date, and goal of the interaction.
4) Prepare a professional outfit that you feel comfortable and confident in, including a bag to hold your things.
5) Tell your professors that you plan to attend the fair. They may know of some alumni who are attending & can help make a connection!
Tracy and the Hilton team will be in attendance during the event for students to visit and learn more about the opportunities the company has to offer. Additionally, check out to begin applying for internships. Thank you, Tracy, for these helpful tips going into tomorrow's career fair! 🍍

Save the date! The 2023 Hospitality Summit will be held on Wednesday October 11th. Open to all College of Hospitality Management students, this event is a great opportunity to hear from industry leaders and network with industry professionals. Our Industry & Student Networking Reception features many employers that will be at the Career Expo on Thursday, October 12! Only one week away!! The registration link can be found in our bio. We hope to see you all there! 🍍

Mark your calendar for the monumental 10th Annual Sports, Entertainment, Event - Management Leadership Conference confirmed to take place on Tuesday, April 9, 2024!

The Planning Team is working to develop dynamic and engaging SEEM content for all majors and will release additional details for the event in the coming months!

For all the latest, follow:

Interested in studying abroad, consider the university's Spring Break Ecotourism/Sustainability program in Costa Rica. The program runs from March 2nd - 10th Spring 2024. Excursion examples include white water rafting, ziplining, hanging bridges, butterfly gardens, kayaking through mangroves, coffee and chocolate production, and self-sufficient eco-farm tours.

For more information scan the QR code or go to the jwustudyabroad page. JWU Study Abroad

Welcome back to campus Wildcats! We hope you had as much fun as we did at the 2023 College of Hospitality Management Dean's Welcome event this past Sunday! Games, prizes, and food were enjoyed while introducing the Class of 2027 for the first time and welcoming back our returning students!

Good luck on your semester ahead and congratulations on completing your first few days at JWU!

Meet Flat Willie!!

🚨 all incoming students 🚨
Keep an eye on your mailbox for Flat Willie’s arrival! When he arrives, cut him out immediately, he’s ready for adventure!!

For the rest of the summer:
1. Take Willie on adventures with you
2. Snap a pic with Willie and post it to your IG story
3. Tag

Every tagged story post will be worth 1 entry to win a COHM Hoodie at the Welcome event on August 27th.

Returning students, hit us with a DM if you’d like a Flat Willie of your own!!

Huge Shoutout to Ashley Zechello for her research project highlighting Employee Wellness as a competitive advantage in the Private Club Industry. Ashley’s work is just the beginning and will be published in Club Management Magazine and she was recently featured on the Let’s Talk Club Management Podcast. This is an awesome example of what a COHM education is all about!

Link to the podcast is in the Bio and you can read more about her project here:

Hospitality Management major Ashley Zechello ’24 not only enjoyed the experience of interning at the private club in Brookline, Massachusetts where she now works as an employee — she used the opportunity to conduct a study exploring the value of health within the industry. Zechello examined innovative approaches to wellness from the perspectives of employee health, member health, community health and environmental health. She found that clubs that empower and invest in employees, focus on fitness centers and healthy food, support local businesses and towns to be part of something larger than the organization itself, and emphasize the importance of being sustainable were more successful. Her study is being published in Club Management magazine, where she hopes it will inspire others to consider health.

Welcome to the Class of 2027!! 🎉

Orientation Week #2 brought some fresh faces to PVD to spend some time on campus and exploring the COHM. Can’t wait to have you all on campus! See you in the fall and don’t forget to tag us in your adventures for the rest of the summer!

Welcome Class of 2027!! 🎉

Orientation kicked off this week! Great to have the new faces of COHM hanging out on campus, getting to know faculty, staff, and the facilities! Can’t wait to see you all in the Fall!

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨

Season 2, Episode 6! Nick and Dean welcome Dr. Magnus Thorsson, founding member of the Cannabis Entrepreneurship program here at JWU. This free-flowing primer conversation talks about how Magnus got involved with Cannabis, the academic field in terms of Cannabis Industry development, and how JWU's program is leading the field in preparing students to dive into this competitive industry with the knowledge of both the business side and the agricultural side. There is a clear path in this new and growing field for Hospitality operators to develop cannabis related experiences which Dr. Thorsson believes to be an important future area of growth. This is a great conversation for anyone interested in the cannabis industry to gain some fundamental knowledge...and test their skills at Foodie Fight during the last segment. For more information about Cannabis Entrepreneurship and to listen to the episode, hit the linktree in the Bio!

Students in Professor Leslie Kosky's “Managing the Hotel Guest Experience” class had their final presentations this week! This first-year course is designed to familiarize students with managing guest experiences within the hotel industry. The course’s semester-long project tasks students with creating their very own hotels, culminating in a mock hotel tradeshow! Courses like these, showcase our focus on experiential education, prepping students for real-world careers from day one. JWU Providence

Members of our student Hospitality Leadership Association (HLA) chapter completed their course in Hotel Analytics AND received the Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics! Thanks to Professor Wahl, these students learned about revenue management and performance analytics. Congratulations to these students on their new certification and thanks to Professor Wahl and the HLA E-Board for organizing this amazing opportunity! JWU Providence

Pictured left to right: Melanie Como, Emma Rose Daley, Professor, Wahl, Victoria Cuttone, Hannah Langlois, Mallory Hale, & Kassidy MacDonald.

Huge congratulations to our COHM winners from the Leadership Award Ceremony! We are so proud of all that you have accomplished! JWU Providence JWU Providence Student Engagement
Student Organization of the Year Award: JWU Travelers
Student Leader of the Year: Victoria Cuttone
Senior Service Award: Jacob Olsen
Advancing in Leadership: Brooke Bessette
Centennial Women in Leadership: Megan Sarza

On Wednesday, April 19th, we hosted our annual Spring Send-Off to celebrate all that we have accomplished together this year. Students got to enjoy popcorn, pizza, yard games, and music while spending time with faculty. Congrats to everyone on making '22-23 extra special. See you in September! JWU Providence