CHE CHE Program Accreditation & Industry Partnerships

Question 1

Which organization administers the CHE (Certified Hospitality Educator) credential in the United States?

Accepted Answer

American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI)

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National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)

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Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA)

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Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (CHRIE)

Question 2

What is the primary accrediting body specifically focused on hospitality management programs at the postsecondary level in the US?

Accepted Answer

ACPHA

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SACSCOC

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HLC

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ABET

Question 3

Which ACPHA accreditation standard is primarily concerned with ensuring that faculty qualifications align with the courses they teach?

Accepted Answer

Standard 3: Faculty

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Standard 1: Mission and Governance

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Standard 5: Curriculum

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Standard 7: Resources

Question 4

A CHE educator is asked to help document program learning outcomes for an accreditation self-study. What should these outcomes primarily demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

Measurable skills and competencies graduates will attain

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The number of credit hours in the program

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The institution's financial stability

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Faculty publication records

Question 5

In an industry advisory board context, what is the MOST valuable role these boards play for hospitality education programs?

Accepted Answer

Providing curriculum relevance feedback and workforce trend insights

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Hiring program graduates directly

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Managing program budgets

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Conducting student assessments

Question 6

What term describes a formal relationship between a hospitality program and a hotel brand where students complete structured work placements as part of their degree?

Accepted Answer

Cooperative education (co-op) or internship partnership

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Articulation agreement

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Dual enrollment

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Affiliation contract