Star of Excellence Hospitality, Tourism and Administration Division Winter 2014

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

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

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

Academic Excellence  90-99% average - 400,000 points  80-89% average - 300,000 points  70-79% average - 100,000 points 700,000 points Maximum of 700,000 points can be earned in this category Points are awarded for high averages and can be earned each semester

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 & Administrative Studies programs are eligible for consideration - Most bursaries are not eligible

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

Points are Earned on an Annual Basis Vary according to the number of functions  5 or more functions - 400,000  4 functions - 250,000  3 functions - 150,000  2 functions - 75,000  1 function - 50,000 A function is defined as a scheduled shift at an event Opportunities are posted on the HTA Homeroom on Blackboard and the Co-Curricular Record

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

Community Involvement Active involvement in Clubs and Organizations  Student Administrative Council  Tourism clubs  IAAP  Clubs and Organizations  External hospitality related organizations  Athletics Per membership (annual basis) - 50,000 points

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

X – Factor Going Above and Beyond  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 - 50,000 points Maximum of 150,000 points

Recognition Levels 1,000,000 Points Pin Pin Certificate (For your Portfolio) Certificate (For your Portfolio) Recognition at HTA Recognition Recognition at HTA Recognition Event in March, 2014 Event in March, 2014  - $25 registration fee covered

1,500,000 points All of the above plus All of the above plus Letter of Recommendation from HTA chair – Letter of Recommendation from HTA chair – Jeff Stewart Jeff Stewart Niagara College Scholarships Faculty awarded scholarships will be based on the points received by a student Those with highest amount of points will be considered as recipients for such awards

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.) MARCH 1, 2014  Application deadline is MARCH 1, 2014 for inclusion in the HTA Recognition Event - Otherwise application deadline is APRIL 1, 2014  Star of Excellence Application form can be completed via the Co-Curricular organization page for SoE:

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

Questions? using your Niagara College student account Phone Contact: Cynthia Manzo, Academic Advisor, Student Success Centre W102 (inside the Counselling Offices) ext. 4431