In the Sorrell College of Business, even a homecoming tailgate on Tailgate Terrace becomes a learning lab when a Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management class is involved.
Dr. Harriet Dixon
The HSTM-3330 – Festival and Event Tourism — class planned and executed the Sorrell College of Business homecoming tailgate event for the third straight year.
Dr. Harriet Dixon, an assistant professor in the School of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management teaches the class and emphasized the win-win scenario.
“The Sorrell College of Business views its homecoming event as a way to provide a service to alumni, students and faculty in the college of business, as well as provide an experiential learning opportunity for students,” said Dixon. “Experiential learning helps students learn by doing, which builds…
