Most Recent Recognition Action Date:
2021
Decision:
Grant of Accreditation for seven years (2021 -2028) with stipulation. The Program has established that it meets all, or practically all, of the Standards at a minimum level and has a strong proposal in place to meet the Standards at a significant level of compliance for accreditation.
Profile of Accredited Program
Buffalo State College, State University of New York
Hospitality and Tourism Department
Caudell Hall 202
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
Degrees Awarded:
- BS Hospitality Administration
The Commission wishes to commend the College for making great progress towards addressing the deficiencies, and on the significant actions taken, as a result of the site-visit report, in the areas of Planning, Curriculum, Assurance of Student Learning, Instructional Resourcesand Student Services & Activities. The stipulation is based on the following areas of concern, which need to be addressed and documentation provided as noted.
The following must be submitted to the ACPHA Commission by December 15, 2021:
- A progress report on the HTA Strategic Plan.
- A progress report on the Alumni Survey development.
- A progress report on the HTA curriculum, including a bulleted list of proposed resolutions to the course deficiencies noted by ACPHA.
- A copy of all course syllabi demonstrating appropriate use of Bloom’s Taxonomy, where higher-level courses include higher learning outcome levels. Syllabi should also link course learning outcomes and program learning outcomes.
- A progress report on the PLO revision, including the assessment plans for the three concentrations and inclusion of formative assessment, where applicable, within your PLOs.
- A summary of the discussion related to conference presentations and professional development opportunities during the September 30, 2021, faculty meeting (meeting minutes are acceptable).
- An overview of funding made available to support faculty professional development opportunities or inclusion in the strategic plan of a goal to establish such funds.
The following must be submitted to the ACPHA Commission by June 15, 2022:
- The completed HTA Strategic Plan.
- If curriculum revisions were not finalized by the December 15 submission, a progress report on the HTA curriculum.
- A progress report on the Alumni Survey development.
- A full assessment plan for the program and concentration areas, including formative assessment measures, where appropriate.
Program Student Profile
Academic Years: 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
| Undergraduate Enrollment – Major | 3 Years Ago | 2 Years Ago | 1 Year Ago |
| Number of Students | 172 | 142 | 130 |
| Number of Graduates | 54 | 56 | 50 |
| Student/Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | 12:1 |
| Retention Rate % – Freshmen to Sophomore (for all Programs) | 71.4% | 70.0% | 63.6% |
| % Students employed in the hospitality industry or a related field within 90 days after graduation | 85% | 91% | 87% |
| % Students continuing their education within 90 days after graduation | No data | 13% | 11% |