Aloha! Hawaiian
Field School 2012
Hawaiian Field
School 2012
Purpose
The purpose of this field school is to provide hospitality and
tourism students with an opportunity for experiential
learning focused on an examination the interaction
between a destination’s culture, resort industry & its
tourism industry. Given the resort focus of the Bachelor of
Hospitality Management, with its exploration of related
destination issues, and the social-cultural focus of the
resort activity found in the Bachelor of Tourism
Management, this field school allows for a deep exploration
of these and related issues.
Hawaiian Field
School 2012
Themes
There are three broad themes that provide the
foundation to this field school:
1. the history and cultural heritage of the
islands;
2. the tourism industry infrastructure in terms of
a tourist destination;
3. and some of the workings of the resort
industry.
Hawaiian Field
School 2012
 Frequently asked Questions:
 Where will the field school take place?
 Island of Oahu
 University of Hawaii, Manoa
 Honolulu
 Waikiki Beach
 Pali Lookout
 Pearl Harbour
 Polynesian Cultural Center
 Various Beaches and Tourist attractions
Honolulu
Waikiki Beach
Polynesian Cultural Center
Polynesian Cultural Center
 Founded in 1963, the
Polynesian Cultural Center
or PCC is a non-profit
organization dedicated to
preserving the cultural
heritage of Polynesia and
sharing the culture, arts,
and crafts of the major
island groups to the rest of
the world. The Center has
been Hawaii's top paid
visitor attraction since
1977, according to annual
state government surveys.
Polynesian Cultural Center
 The Polynesian Cultural
Center features six Polynesian
"islands" in a beautifully
landscaped, 42-acre setting
representing Fiji, Hawaii,
Aotearoa (New Zealand),
Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga.
Additional island exhibits
include the great mo'ai
statues and huts of Rapa Nui
(Easter Island) and the
islands of Marquesas. A
beautiful manmade
freshwater lagoon winds
throughout the Center.
Courses of Study
 How many academic credits will I earn?
 6 credits: three for each of two completed courses
 How can I earn 6 credits in 18 days?
 The short answer is you can’t. The course of study is
dependent on substantial study from January to April
2012.
 I’m in 4th year. Will I be able to graduate this June if I
go on this field school?
 Yes, but graduation is dependent on you and your
academic standing. Which, of course is dependent on
your academic performance during Jan-April 2012.
Courses of Study
 What courses will I take?
 TRMT 391, which is the field school course, and HOSP
482, which is managing cultural diversity.
 What if I want to go early or stay later in Hawaii?
 The field school is being held between 1 May and 19 May
(tentative dates); how you use the time preceding or
following is your decision. Our accommodation may
allow for time outside the field school.
Courses of Study
 HOSP482:Hospitality and service industry leaders are
challenged by the diversity of their guests and
employees. Multicultural management issues will be
explored through the examination of global case
studies. The course is seminar based. It includes a
substantial book of readings, descriptive research
papers OR a research proposal. Subjects of study will
reflect individual students’ interests, and may include:
destination development, marketing, cultural
influences, transportation, security, trends and
lifecycles, HR, systems, F&B and Rooms management.
Sunset, Sand, and So Long
for Now
Courses of Study
 TRMT 391: this course is the actual field school in
Hawaii. Students engaging with the destination’s
environments will produce a series of evaluative
submissions; these include reflective writing papers
founded on the student’s earlier preparatory work and
their on-site collection of primary data, journaling,
and reporting. This course is designed to bring
together many of the students’ skill and knowledge.
First Day, Oahu, Hawaii, 2011
When is this Happening?
 This presentation is for information purposes only.
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Details of the Hawaiian Field School 2012 are being
finalized.
Details should be finalized in December 2011; this is
based on applicants.
The tentative dates of the field school are 1 May 2012 to
19 May 2012 inclusive.
Course of Study: January 2012 to April 2012 inclusive.
Application DEADLINE: Friday 9 December 2011
non-refundable deposit$500.00 must accompany
application.
Selection Criteria
 All students in Hospitality Management or Tourism
Management and Recreation are invited to apply to the field
school. Some School of Business students may be considered.
 Overall, selection to the field school team will be based on a
combination of the following:
 Grade Point Average (GPA); 2.33 or better is preferred with GPAs of
less than 2.33 considered based on exceptional references;
 Two (2) faculty references (supply faculty’s name and email);
 Completion of application.
 Students in years 4, 3, 2 will be given priority in a descending
order.
 In the event that there are more qualified students than
spaces available, preference will be given to those who have
paid the $500.00 deposit on a first-come, first-served basis.
Selection Criteria
 Students application must include:
 $500.00 deposit;
 Complete application;
 Copy of passport
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Passport must be valid until October 2012
IF your passport is in process, please indicate that with your
application.
During the Field School
During the Field School
 What will happen during the field school? Will we
just wander around? Go surfing?
 The field school will be a combination of planned
activities and tours, scheduled ‘free’ time, and student
directed activities.
 In broad terms, the work days will be 6-7 hours in
duration, beginning at 9am; with the exception of some
planned activities, the evenings will be unstructured. It
is also planned that 20st and 21st will be available to
individual students to pursue areas that are of interest to
them.
During the Field School
 Will we always be travelling as a group?
 For the most part for all the structured tours and
activities, yes. The unstructured and ‘free’ time will
allow students independent study.
 What restriction might I face when in Hawaii?
 English is the language of the island; many of you are
familiar with the cultural morays of the USA.
 The legal drinking age is 21 years of age.
During the Field School
 Warning!
 Once accepted to attend the Field School, students must
abide by all laws governing the USA while in Hawaii.
They must also abide to a code of behaviour for the Field
School. Failure to respect the law or code of behaviour,
or any behaviour that is deemed unacceptable, will
result in the student being removed from the field
school, forfeiting all fees, and any fees payable to VIU as
a result of their actions. It is also noted that given that
successful completion of the field school is needed for
the assignment of academic credits.
Dollars and Cents
 ESTIMATED COSTS:
 These are estimated costs based on the best available
information at present and capacity attendance;
 Payable to VIU for Hawaiian Field School $2,450
(this amount includes tuition which is paid separately)
 Estimated Return Air Flight
 One time Only International stipend
$ 600
<$ 350>
 Estimated total cost less incidentals
$2,700
Details are estimated to be confirmed by late November 2010
Questions???