University of Hawai‘i Maui College
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
INNOVATION CULTURE COMMUNITY
UH MAUI COLLEGE MISSION The University of Hawai‘i Maui College inspires students to develop knowledge and skills in pursuit of academic, career, and personal goals in a supportive educational environment that emphasizes community engagement, life long learning, sustainable living, Native Hawaiian culture, and global understanding.
HOST PROGRAM MISSION The Hospitality and Tourism Program prepares students for effective work performance and leadership in the hospitality industry through learning experiences that emphasize Hawaiian culture, multicultural “global” awareness, sustainability, and ethical decision making.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT (CA) Upon successful completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Hospitality and Tourism, graduates are able to do the following: • Demonstrate essential workplace skills in key facets of hotel operations, including front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, and human resources.
HOSPITAILTY & TOURISM (HOST) PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Upon successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism, graduates are able to do the following: • Demonstrate essential hospitality operations and management skills, including accounting, marketing, and information technology. • Communicate effectively with guests and co-workers through writing, speech, listening and non-verbal expression appropriate for the hospitality workplace. • Analyze diverse and dynamic hospitality workplace situations to solve problems and achieve goals through leadership and teamwork. • Assess personal work performance through various lenses, including Hawaiian cultural values, multicultural “global” perspectives, ethical reasoning, legal principles, and sustainability.
• Communicate effectively to provide guest services and achieve workplace objectives. • Reflect on work experiences through Hawaiian cultural values, multicultural “global” perspectives, ethical reasoning, and sustainability. • Analyze work situations to solve problems individually and in teams.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE (CO)
Upon successful completion of the Certificate of Competence in Hospitality and Tourism, graduates are able to do the following: • Demonstrate essential workplace skills in food and beverage, front office, and housekeeping operations. • Communicate effectively in a customer service environment. • Explain basic features of and relationships between the major departments of a hotel. The Hospitality & Tourism Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA)
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM FACULTY Liping Liu, PhD, CHE
Associate Professor & Program Coordinator Hospitality & Tourism Program Phone: (808) 984-3328 Email: LipingL@hawaii.edu
Lorelle Peros, CHE
Associate Professor & Department Chair Business & Hospitality Department Phone: (808) 984-3343 Email: lorelle@hawaii.edu
"This Shanghai internship is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me. It truly stimulates my personal growth, helps me gain essential job skills, and challenges me to live in a different culture. I'm savouring every moment of this unforgettable journey." Chloe Nakagawa
UH Maui College Hospitality & Tourism Student at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Management Trainee Program in Shanghai, China
310 W. Ka‘ahumanu Ave. Kahului, HI USA 96732 Phone: (808) 984-3328 • Email: LipingL@hawaii.edu