The hospitality industry is
known for its customer service, but we can see that at times,
professional training of personnel in the industry has been
lacking and narrow in scope.
Only in the last decades have colleges and universities developed
programs in hospitality management—programs that move
beyond vocational, technical, ‘hands-on’ programs.
Today, many colleges provide technical expertise, but few,
if any, provide the breadth of education in hospitality management
that Lexington does and no others tailor their education only
to women.
At Lexington we combine personalized, professional
training with a solid foundation of general education courses
to truly serve the needs of women. We hope that the knowledge
that each young woman internalizes from her study at Lexington
enables her to be a strong professional who works well, and
is also a leader for her colleagues.
Our curriculum combines foundational skills
along with pathways for specialization, so that each student
can pursue goals according to her interests. For example,
our general education curriculum at Lexington includes solid
components of English and literature, humanities, philosophy,
mathematics, and theology, as well as an exposure to economics,
history, and social science. Our hospitality management degree
requirements provide a strong group of management courses
ranging from human resources, business administration, marketing,
strategic marketing, business law, to entrepreneurship.
Our concentrations in culinary arts, event
planning or hotel/restaurant management give students specialized
skills and knowledge that when coupled with the management
component of our curriculum, equip them to enter the industry
ready to succeed in entry-level management positions. And
our grads report they are well prepared for professional life
after college!
Throughout our curriculum, we foster critical
and analytical thinking in students. And all courses have
the goal of helping students to become life-long learners
as they progress in their careers.
But at Lexington, professional competence
is not enough. Students also need to grow socially and spiritually.
So, we provide an educational environment that fosters these
key aspects in each woman’s life.
Come and take a look for yourself! We look forward to hearing
from you or seeing you visit the campus soon.
Susan E. Mangels
President
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