Fall 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: RSTO-1313 (Section: 1H, CRN: 92633)
Hospitality Supervision
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Instructor Information
Instructor Ashley Taylor
Email taylorad1@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 681-4311
Office The Press - Room: 106 C
Office Hours
 
Monday - Friday  7am -8am also 3pm-5pm
Additional Contact Information (409) 681-4311
Course Information
Description Fundamentals of recruiting, selection, and training of food service and hospitality personnel. Topics include job descriptions, schedules, work improvement, motivation, applicable personnel laws and regulations. Emphasis on leadership development.
Required Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Introduction to Hospitality, John R. Walker

Additional Materials/Resources Pen 
Paper
Pencil
Corequisites/Prerequisites

None

Learning Outcomes

Discuss the role of the supervisor including obligations to owners, customers, and employees; apply management theories and principles to the hospitality environment; identify and discuss principles of communication; develop effective job descriptions, training plans, and evaluation instruments; and relate principles of leadership.

Program Student Learning Outcomes
  • Identify concepts, terms, and phrases associated with the culinary arts and hospitality industry.
  • Identify and implement sanitation and safety procedures and regulations as required in the industry.
  • Use fundamental cooking and baking techniques as well as advanced cooking skills.
  • Identify and use advanced food service management theory, including food and labor cost controls, labor regulations, tax laws , tip reporting, franchise regulations and product liability laws.
Lecture Topics Outline Introducing Hospitality
The Hotel Business
Rooms Division
Hotel Food and Beverage
 Beverages
 The Restaurant Business
 Restaurant Management
 Managed Services
 Tourism
Recreation, Attractions, and Clubs 
Gaming Entertainment
 Meetings, Conventions, and Expositions
 Special Events
 Leadership and Management
 Planning
Organizing
 Communication and Decision Making
 Control
Major Assignments Schedule

Week 1 Syllabus review, pre-test, Blackboard and Self Service Banner Pearson book review
Week 2 Assignments though INTRODUCING HOSPITALITY AND LODGING Chapter 1 and 2
Week 3 Assignments though INTRODUCING HOSPITALITY AND LODGING Chapter 3 and 4 

Week 4  Project on Chapter 1-4
Week  5 Assignments though BEVERAGES, RESTAURANTS, AND MANAGED SERVICES Chapter 5 and 6 (Test on Chapter 1-4)
Week 6 Assignments though BEVERAGES, RESTAURANTS, AND MANAGED SERVICES Chapter 7 and 8
Week 7 Assignments though TOURISM, RECREATION, ATTRACTIONS, CLUBS, AND GAMING Chapter 9 and 10 (Test on Chapter 7-8)
Week 8 Assignments though TOURISM, RECREATION, ATTRACTIONS, CLUBS, AND GAMING Chapter 11
Week 9 Assignments though ASSEMBLIES, EVENTS, AND ATTRACTIONS Chapter 12 and 13 ( Test on Chapter 9- 11)
Week 10 Assignments though MANAGERIAL AREAS OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY Chapter 14 and 15
Week 11 Assignments though MANAGERIAL AREAS OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY Chapter 16 and 17 ( Test on Chapter 12-13)
Week 12 Assignments though MANAGERIAL AREAS OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY Chapter 18
Week 13 Test on Chapter 14 - 18
Week 14 Project on Design your own Business
Week 15 Finals

Final Exam Date November 28, 2022 - 8:0 AM   Through  December 9, 2022 - 10:40 AM
Grading Scale

90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F

Determination of
Final Grade

Tests - 60%, Quizzes - 15%, Projects - 10%, Final Exam - 15%

Course Policies
Instructor Policies
I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by e-mail. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office in person.
 
Homework assignments will be given each week.
 
LATE WORK is highly discouraged and will incur a 10 point penalty for every day it is late. Due dates are given and enough time is given to complete all work. 
 
If you miss an exam, your lowest test grade will count twice. If you miss more than one exam, those exams will be given a grade of zero. Students must leave the classroom after exam is finished.
 
There will be a final exam. All students must take the exam on the scheduled date and time, and failure to do so will result in a 0 on the final exam.
 
Every student MUST have a copy of the required textbooks by the SECOND week of class. The student will still be responsible for any assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class.
 
No emailed work is accepted.
 
Students are responsible for completing all assigned reading and video viewings.
 
A failure to follow oral and/or written instructions will result in penalties.
Academic dishonesty will result in a zero on any assignment; a second incidence of academic dishonesty will be handled based on campus policies and procedures with the department chair.
 
No cell phones should be visible or heard during class. Again, you will be asked to leave the room for the remainder of the class. No blue tooth technology or recording of lectures in any format (unless approved by the instructor). No charging of cell phones in the classroom.
 
Students must be in a clean uniform and in full uniform at all times
Attendance Policy

Students will be allowed to be 5 miinutes late after (3) times you will be dropped a letter grade. Absent to class please notify me or email me after (3) absent with out an exuse you will be dropped a letter grade

Additional Information None
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

Grievance / Complaint / Concern If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information
Business and Industrial Technology
Chair:Sheila Guillot
Email:guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6381