JWU College of Hospitality Management

The American consumer has an almost limitless amount of options when they head to the grocery store — so much so that it can be an overwhelming experience. Sometimes, one may even think, “I’ll just buy this brand. What’s the difference?”

Cindi Bigelow is on a mission to change that way of thinking.

He encouraged students to “grow themselves.” Tom Murray, CEO of the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA), said once he hit his 20s, he knew he had to keep learning and pursuing new goals. “I made myself more valuable to other people. What I was looking for was further personal growth.”

Ask anyone at Compass Group North America what the most important aspect of their company is, and they’ll all give you the same answer: the people.

Christopher Fisette ’14, senior banquet manager for Levy (a Compass Group company), said it best: “At the end of the day, we’re all human beings.”

The hospitality industry offers an almost endless amount of career options. From hotels to cruise ships, restaurants to casinos, event management to travel and tourism, and more, it's an expansive and all-inclusive field.

Ever envision yourself leading tours of exotic, international locations? Maybe you'd love to head out onto the high seas as a cruise director. Or how about working with clients to plan their ultimate vacation, making sure every detail is taken care of to make their trip as memorable as possible?

Industry experts. Networking opportunities. An "elevator pitch" competition. It's all at our Providence Campus each year during the SEEM Leadership Conference. And it's all designed, planned and executed by students in the Sports, Entertainment, Event — Management (SEEM) major in JWU's College of Hospitality Management.