Engaging All Partners in a Team Approach: Restaurant Management AAS Cooperative Alliance Workshop November 3, 2009

Hospitality Team Oklahoma State University – OKC Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology-OKM Metro Technology Centers’ Hospitality Cluster Team Oklahoma Restaurant Association Oklahoma City Public Schools- Douglass HS Northwest Classen HS Star Spencer HS Oklahoma Centennial HS

This began as a Tech Prep initiative How do we start? What do we want to accomplish with a team approach? What is our focus? What are our goals? How can we best serve students as a team?

Focused Strategies Instructional and curriculum improvement Education and career planning Student transition to college Employment opportunities Parent and student awareness Collaboration and networking Professional development

Team Goals A Joint Advisory Board Minimize repetition in instruction and curriculum An opportunity for students to earn college credit Increase business & professional advocacy Prepare student for careers and employment Help students understand that all work is valuable

Joint Advisory Board Chair should be a leader in the industry At least 60% industry on the Board Quality professional development Student interns/jobs Teacher externships Industry/mentors in the classroom Shared curriculum and lesson plans Be more competitive in competitions Pre/post assessment for student learning outcome.

Cindi Walls, Board Chair Oklahoma Restaurant Association Increase levels of teachers’ instruction by attending NRA Summer Institute and other training Increase industry participation and mentors Have a larger pool of industry partners for interns, jobs and classroom presentations Have workshops on preparing students for competition

Teachers Plan Training as a Team Meetings will be held at local restaurants with opportunities to meet Chefs and explore kitchens. Teachers want more training in poultry fabrication, mother sauces, dime glace, and table waiting etiquette. Teachers plan do live work in quality restaurants. Teachers plan to experience an all night prep for a large event at a local hotel. Teachers support each other with shared knowledge.

Hospitality Career Majors Adrianne Oppong, Instructor This group of students are not in a high wage, high demand, or high skilled career, but they do all have one thing in common: “HIGH HOPES”

Advantages of Ms. Oppong Being a Member of the Hospitality Team Shared curriculum and instructional support from culinary teachers in Pro Start Larger industry pool for interns and jobs Students serve at banquets and functions with the culinary students Teacher has an opportunity for quality professional development

Alliance Magic Jonathan Kleman, Food Service Manager, Oklahoma State University-OKC Chef John Hall, Instructor, Metro Technology Centers Antonio Guardado, Student Metro Technology Centers

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