Kansas State University

mission of the Department of Hotel, Restaurant, Institution Management and Dietetics is to provide a theoretical, experiential, and research base to prepare graduates for managerial, educational, or research positions in foodservice and hospitality management or dietetics. The Department is dedicated to the mandate of the university for instruction, applied research, extension, and service to benefit the people of Kansas, the nation, and international communities. The programs in the Department of Hotel, Restaurant, Institution Management and Dietetics are based on the premise that understanding the needs of people in their environments is the basis for successful hospitality management and dietetic practice. Teaching, research, and leadership opportunities are designed to prepare students for professional careers in our service-oriented, information-based society. All Department programs include a commitment to self-evaluation, life-long learning, and adherence to both a personal and professional code of ethics in responding to customer, organization and industry concerns.