Document Type
Article
Abstract
The start of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) dates to the 1960s. It has been over 60 years since the movement began, and the Hospitality Industry continues to progress toward incorporating DEI (Edmunds and Lind). There are numerous corporations and organizations around the world leading DEI practices. The information provided includes research over the course of sixteen weeks by The Johnson & Wales University Tiefel Scholars to help improve upon the quality of DEI practices within Loews Hotels & Co. In the research on the topic of DEI, attention was focused on successes and pitfalls of leadership development, first-time support leaders need in the form of training and mentoring, and support mentors and organizations need to create success and a culture of inclusion.
Repository Citation
Bernard, Hannah; Bohannon, Matthew; Devlin, Hanna; DiMeo, Jaden; Huang, Melody; Kim, Grace; Leuvelink, Hannah; and Mah, Spencer, "Loews Hotels & Co Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Research Paper" (2022). Directed Experiential Education Final Project. 1.
https://scholarsarchive.jwu.edu/dee_finalproject/1
Comments
Project-based experiential education is a teaching method used by JWU to integrate “real world” projects into the classroom that subscribe to the best practices of the National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE). Students have an intensive, term-long, project-based experiential learning opportunity conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Experiences are driven by a specific industry-based or a functional area-based project completed for a non-profit or for-profit partners. Through weekly group seminar meetings, extensive fieldwork (independent and/or group-based) and purposeful reflection, students apply acquired discipline-specific skills and knowledge, develop leadership and collaborative abilities and refine critical thinking, problem-solving and active citizenship skills. The course culminates in a formal presentation and deliverables to the partner organization.