Meeting and Event Management
Program News :
April 17, 2008
Meeting and Event Management program at DCTC is hosting an event that will take place on April 17th, in the late afternoon that is open to all students, prospective students, and faculty. It's purpose is to talk about the Hospitality Industry, network with professionals, celebrate the graduating seniors, and welcome new students interested in the program.
Discover real world perspectives and future trends from seasoned industry leaders with a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Michael Bergman, former president of MN MPI and Director of Group Sales, Hilton Minneapolis. The afternoon will conclude with an inspiring networking opportunity for hospitality industry professionals.
Dakota County Technical College Hospitality Perspectives
- Thursday, April 17th, 2008
- 4:30pm: Insight Panel Discussion
- 5:15pm: Networking Celebration
- Location: Partners in Higher Education
14200 Cedar Ave., Apple Valley, MN 55124
The hospitality industry is the largest industry in the world. This dynamic trade never sleeps; generating trends while spotlighting skills and creativity. At the Hospitality Perspectives event on April 17, industry experts will focus on these developments. Join panelists Becky Harris, CSEP, Group Sales Manager of Hilton Minneapolis, Debbie Van Ravenhorst, Regional Vice President of HelmsBriscoe, Paul Fasching, Convention Service Manager of the DoubleTree Hotel Minneapolis Park Place, Gary Donatell, Sales Manager of Freeman, Emily Nelson, Event Coordinator for the Carlson School of Management and Marnie Fleming, Event and Meeting Planner for Data Sciences International. The panel will be moderated by Michael E. Bergman, Group Sales Manager of Hilton Minneapolis. Stay for a networking celebrating immediately following the Insight Panel Discussion.
A special thank you to the Minnesota Chapters of MPI and ISES for their participation.
For more information, call (651) 423-8604 or email Rosealee Lee at rosealee.lee@dctc.edu.
May 5, 2006
ROSEMOUNT, Minn. - Until three years ago when the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recognized meeting and event planning as an occupational classification, it was a career choice off the radar screens of most.
Since then, it has evolved rapidly, and in April, CNN/Money magazine ranked meeting/event planner at 39th on the list of "The 50 Best Jobs in America."
Some of the reason for its ranking is an average income of $56,000 and projections showing 22% growth in jobs over the next 10 years, statistics well ahead of many more established occupations. And as the industry continues to advance its formalization, there is a growing demand for appropriate training and education.
Dakota County Technical College has recognized the demands of this industry and has begun broadening the scope of coursed offered in order to address the techniques and preparatory skills necessary to enter and competently participate in this field.
Courses now included basic and advanced meeting conference and event management, special events coordination and management, meeting and event promotion, meeting and event risk management, meeting and event scholarship, event design, trade show management and international meeting management.
In order to cater to the needs of wide range of individuals, courses are available both online and in the classroom, with convenient weekend scheduling for the working adult.
These courses have been designed and are led by Rosealee M. Lee, a Certified Association Executive. She is a highly recognized professional in the field with 30 years of experience and is a leading member of several national and regional professional organizations, including the Professional Convention Management Association and the American Society of Association Executives.
With her vast knowledge and background, Rosealee's course materials relate beyond the structured realm of theory and are richly enhanced with real-world, practical examples. For further information, contact Rosealee M. Lee at rosealee.lee@dctc.edu.