HCC Hospitality Administration Program receives accreditation

Mar 10, 2016

Houston Community College (HCC) has become the only higher education institution in the city to have an accredited Hospitality Administration Program. The Accreditation Commission of Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA) recently awarded HCC an initial accreditation that will last for seven years (winter 2016-winter 2023).

"Our program has many strengths to assist students working and succeeding in the hospitality industry,” said Rebecca Borrello, program coordinator. “This accreditation is one more reason for our industry leaders to select HCC graduates from the program."

The HCC Hospitality Administration Program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level management positions in the hospitality industry. Students receive a broad base of knowledge and skills for a successful career in a challenging business service environment including, front office procedures, hospitality marketing, food and beverage management, and hospitality facilities management.

The process to get the accreditation was an undertaking for Borello and fellow faculty members who literally put the program under a microscope by dissecting and revising portions to make sure it met all the required criteria.

“We went through every syllabus, every book, interviewed every faculty member. It was quite a detailed accomplishment,” said Suzette Brimmer, chair, HCC Consumer Arts and Sciences. “Now, we have this program that is just as wonderful as any other private program; we offer the best value in town.”

Josette Akiki is one of the 75 students in the program and sees this accreditation as an honor.

“This is a big advantage for all of us here at HCC, a big highlight on our resumes and another step towards the job of our dreams,” said Akiki.

The Hospitality Administration Program is part of the Consumer Arts and Sciences Center of Excellence and offers degrees and certificates in Hospitality, Hotel, and Restaurant Management. For more information visit hccs.edu/consumerarts.