Most Recent Recognition Action Date:
2021
Decision:
Grant of Accreditation for seven years (2020 -2027). This action indicates that the Program has no significant deficiencies.
Profile of Accredited Program
Hospitality & Tourism Management
The Culinary Institute of Charleston
Trident Technical College
P.O Box 118067
Charleston, SC 29423-8067
Degrees Awarded:
- AAS Hospitality and Tourism Management
The Commission wishes to commend the Program for making great progress towards addressing the concerns noted and on the actions taken, as a result of the site-visit report. The Commission also requests the Program provide an update report on the following by December 17, 2021:
- The implementation and outcomes of the strategic plan presented, and continued efforts documented in a plan for a period of up to 3-years.
- Information on the continuous updating of library resources to complement curriculum / course delivery and student learning outcomes.
- The use of student evaluations and feedback to reflect the outcomes.
Program Student Profile
Academic Years: 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018
| Undergraduate Enrollment – Major | 3 Years Ago | 2 Years Ago | 1 Year Ago |
| Number of Students | 237 | 181 | 155 |
| Number of Graduates | 58 | 55 | 61 |
| Student/Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 28.9:1 | 19:1 |
| Retention Rate % – Freshmen to Sophomore (for all Programs) | 55.5% | 62.3% | 63.2% |
| % Students employed in the hospitality industry or a related field within 90 days after | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| % Students continuing their education within 90 days after graduation | N/A | N/A | N/A |