Department of Apparel, Educational Studies, and Hospitality Management

The Department of Apparel, Educational Studies, and Hospitality Management (AESHM), pronounced "awesome," offers courses that provide opportunities for students to learn about interdisciplinary areas including aesthetics, leadership, event planning, entrepreneurship, and other multi-channel retailing at both undergraduate and graduate levels. AESHM courses serve to complement the student's major area of study, whether it be Apparel Merchandising, Design, and Production (AMDP); Family and Consumer Sciences Education; Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management (HRIM); agriculture, business, design, education, engineering, liberal arts and sciences or minor areas of study including entrepreneurial studies, design studies, or international studies.

Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies

Mission
Our mission is twofold: to enhance the educational process for teaching family and consumer sciences content, and to advance the understanding of the integrative nature of the profession of family and consumer sciences.

Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management

Mission
Develop leaders in practice, education, and research for the foodservice and lodging industries.

Vision
Excellence in professional and leadership development, economic development, and food safety for the foodservice and lodging industries through education, research, and outreach.

HRI Major Goals 2006-2011

Textiles and Clothing

Mission
Provide integrated yet customized education and scholarship to optimize apparel and related products, services, and experiences.

Vision
Leadership in education, scholarship and engagement focusing on apparel and related products, services and experiences in a global context.

TC Major Goals 2006-2011

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Summer Foodservice Shortcourses