What do students like about the HTM program at GVSU?

• Small class sizes (largest HTM class is approximately 30 students, the mean size is 25).
• An applied teaching philosophy (making sense of the theory to practice which is crucial in a professional major such as HTM).
• Flexibility in their academic plans (we will work one-on-one with students to customize a part of their HTM education to suit their individual career goals).
• Welcoming culture (all faculty are approachable and prioritize teaching and student development).
• Sound business underpinning to the curriculum (our students only have to take two classes (six credits) in the Business School to obtain a business minor).
• Three levels of academic support. Students work with an academic advisor, a faculty mentor and our internship coordinator to complement their classroom studies with sound practical internships.
• Faculty-led, study abroad opportunity to Costa Rica, and previous opportunities offered to the Cannes International Film Festival.
• A strong, professional relationship with faculty (faculty are engaged in student-led events and often seek to take students to professional conferences). The department has sponsored a number of students to accompany Professor Rood to the Resort and Commercial Recreation Association (RCRA) conference.
• Other related activities include class trips to vineyards, food production operations, hotel and convention center tours, faculty-led experiences such as attending the Munising Ice Festival, and other events. All these activities are designed to embrace our 'applied teaching and learning philosophy'.
• Active HTM student club.

This is just a sample of the many activities one can engage in. We encourage student participation as a way of enhancing educational development.

Please explore our website further for more examples and news on student involvement in these types of projects.

For questions, please contact us at [email protected].