1. Hospitality, Tourism and Sport Division Winter 2017
Star of Excellence
Hospitality, Tourism and Sport Division
Winter 2017

2. What is the Star of Excellence?
A program designed to recognize
Outstanding Achievement
within the Hospitality, Tourism and Sport Division

3. Designed to Encourage Both
Academic Excellence
and
Involvement in Activities
considered important to the development of a
exemplary Hospitality, Tourism and
Sport professional

4. and is recognized for accumulating more than
How Does it Work?
A student can earn points in the following categories
Academic Excellence
Volunteerism
Community Involvement
Professionalism
X-Factor
and is recognized for accumulating more than
1,000,000 points

5. Points are awarded for high averages and can be earned each semester
Academic Excellence
Points are awarded for high averages and can be earned each semester
90-99% average , points
80-89% average , points
70-79% average , points
Maximum of 700,000 points
can be earned in this category

6. External Academic Awards
Points are awarded for receiving an award or scholarship Each award received 200,000 points Only awards, scholarships or recognition in competitions related to Hospitality, Tourism & Sport Studies programs are eligible for consideration - Most bursaries are not eligible

7. Volunteerism
Involvement in functions that are not a required component of your program

8. Points are Earned on an Annual Basis
Vary according to the number of functions
5 or more functions ,000
4 functions ,000
3 functions ,000
2 functions ,000
1 function ,000
A function is defined as a scheduled shift at an event
Opportunities are posted on the HTS Homeroom on Blackboard and the
Co-Curricular Record

9. Mentoring/Tutoring For participating as a Peer Mentor or Peer Tutor
Per semester
- 100,000 points
For more details visit the Peer Mentoring & Peer Tutoring organizations on the Co-Curricular Record

10. Community Involvement
Active involvement in Clubs and Organizations
Student Administrative Council
Tourism clubs
Clubs and Organizations
External hospitality related organizations
Athletics
Per membership (annual basis) ,000 points

11. Professionalism Attendance at industry related events or trade shows
Per event - 50,000 points
Obtaining relevant certificates or training that is not a required component of program
Smart Serve, First Aid, etc.
Per current certificate
- 50,000 points
Certificates gained prior to start of program
will not be counted

12. X – Factor Going Above and Beyond Per semester - 50,000 points
Given at the professor's discretion based on
commitment, attitude and enthusiasm!
The professor’s recommendation must be
seconded by another professor
Per semester
- 50,000 points
Maximum of
150,000 points

13. Recognition Levels
1,000,000 Points
Certificate (For your Portfolio)

14. 1,500,000 points Certificate for your portfolio
Letter of Recommendation from HTS acting chair – Damian Goulbourne

15. Important Facts to Remember
Points must be accumulated in at least three categories
It is the student’s responsibility to provide proof of achievements with each submission (i.e. transcript, co-curricular record etc.)
Application deadline is MARCH 30, 2017
Star of Excellence Application form can be completed via the Co-Curricular organization page for SoE: OE

16. Students must register separately to set up their personal CCR account
The Co-Curricular Record (CCR) is an official Niagara College document developed to enhance your resume and career or academic portfolios
Individuals gain recognition for student engagement, leadership and co-curricular activities pursued outside of the classroom.
Students must register separately to set up their personal CCR account
Information available at:
This is a great place to find opportunities to get involved with that will count towards your Star of Excellence award

18. Questions?
using your Niagara College student account Phone Contact: Cynthia Manzo, Academic Advisor, W ext. 4431