RHI 172 in Fall ’96 and
RHI 472 in Spring ‘97
By Sotiris Avgoustis

   Beginning in the Fall of 1996, the RHIT Department will offer for the first time a course on the development and management of visitor attractions (RHI 172). The course examines the process of developing visitor attractions and discusses the main issues involved in their management.

    In the Spring of 1997, the RHIT Department will offer a brand new course on Global Tourism (RHI 472). The course’s objective is to present examples of international tourist behavior and tourism marketing research that incorporates the global nature of tourism as an integral component.

   Both courses are part of the Travel and Tourism Specialist Certificate Program. For more information contact Pat May at 274-2599.

Indianapolis CVA Honored for Innovative Tourism Marketing
By Indianapolis Convention and visitors Association

   The Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association (ICVA) recently received awards from three organizations for outstanding marketing strategies and materials. The IC VA’s “Profiles in Service” campaign spotlights Indianapolis’ emphasis on exceptional customer service and personal attention to visitors. The campaign features real service professionals who interact with visitors. The campaign also received an Addy award from the Advertising Club of Indianapolis and the entry received a Citation from the American Advertising Federation’s 6th district competion. The Tourism Division of the Indiana Department of Commerce and the Hospitality and Sales Marketing Association International also recognized the campaign. The campaign is achieving results with over one million convention delegates visiting Indianapolis in 1995.

Continuing Student Satisfaction Survey Results
By Sotiris Avgoustis

   For the third consecutive year, the Vice Chancellor for Planning and Institutional Improvement has commissioned a survey of the JUPUI undergraduate student body.

    The Office of Information Management and Institutional Research conducts the survey. Its purpose is to provide student input into institutional planning and assessment.
Students expressed the greatest level of satisfaction with registering for classes by phone, followed by information professors give about course requirements, the quality of teaching by faculty in their major, spaces for individual and group study, and courses in their major area.

   A different survey conducted for the School of Physical Education (includes RH1T), showed similar outcomes. The school’s students were satisfied with the following services: quality of teaching by faculty in their major; courses in their major; academic advising in their department or school; general helpfulness of faculty; availability of faculty for discussion outside class and availability of computers in public clusters.

Sanitation Seminar for National Restaurant Association Certification
By Pat May

   The RHIT Department is hosting a two day sanitation seminar June 10 and 11 at JUPUT in BS 4087. The cost of the seminar is $130.00 and includes textbook, parking, and refreshments. For additional information call Pat May at 274-2599. Registration deadline is May 3.

Dinner Very Successful
By Pat May

   The March 24, Academic Excellence Scholarship Dinner was the department’s most successful fundraiser. The event held at The Greek Islands Restaurant netted approximately $1225.00. An endowed scholarship honoring Louie Stergiopoulos, owner of The Greek Islands, will be established.

   Many thanks to our contributors: Bill Kennedy, and National Wine, and Spirits, and Lissa Garrison, and ARAMar,k and to all our guests for helping to make our fundraiser a success. A special thank you to Angela and George Stergiopoulos for all their efforts and assistance.

Camp Brosius Update
By Jim Bennett

   Plans continue for the R}{1 291/L291 experience at Camp Brosius during the first summer session. I will be distributing a brief information letter to all registered students; a more elaborate agenda will be prepared before we leave for camp. As mentioned in the previous INFORMER, Dean Nick Kellum will attend the first class session on May 6 with further updates and information. He will be joined by R}{IT students Cheryl Jensen and Stacey Strander, who attended camp last year and are returning as staff members for this season. See you on May 6 at 5:30!!