Most Recent Recognition Action Date:
2021
Decision:
Grant of Accreditation for seven years (2019 - 2026). This action indicates that the Program has met all Standards and Key Elements as identified in the ACPHA Self-Study and Policies.
Profile of Accredited Program
Hospitality Management
Columbus State Community College
550 E. Spring Street, P.O. Box 1609
Columbus, OH 43216
Degrees Awarded:
- AAS Hotel, Tourism, and Event Management
- AAS Restaurant and Food Service Management
The stipulation is based on the following area which requires documentation to demonstrate compliance. The Program is asked to provide an update on the linking PLO’s and CLO’s in all course syllabi and to provide documentation that the Program has ensured that the mission statement is reflected on revised syllabi, and on the program landing page of the website.
This update and documents to be submitted in a report to the Commission by December 16, 2022.
Program Student Profile
| Program Enrollment – Major | 3 Years Ago 2019-20 | 2 Years Ago 2020-21 | 1 Year Ago 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Students | 508 | 475 | 444 |
| Number of Graduates 1 | 85 | 63 | 68 |
| Student/Faculty Ratio 2 | 18:1 | 18:1 | 18:1 |
| Retention Rate % – Freshmen to Sophomore (for all Programs) | 48.5% | 45.7% | 47% |
| % Students employed in the hospitality industry or a related field within 90 days after 3 | 81 | 80 | 80.5 |
| % Students continuing their education within 90 days after graduation 4 | 86 | 85 | 84 |
| Total Professional Placement and Continuing Education Rate 5 | 83.5 | 82.5 | 82.25 |
- List All grads (Aug., Dec., & May) should be considered in the academic year. For example, Aug. 2020, Dec. 2020, and May 2021 would be used as data for the 2020-2021 academic year.
- Calculate by dividing total number of students in the major by total FTE (Full-time equivalent) major faculty
- Calculate by dividing the number of students employed in industry or related field by the total students graduating in the major for that year.
- Calculate by dividing the number of students continuing their education by the total students graduating in the major for that year.
- Sum number 3 and 4 above (should be equal to or less than 100 %)