LEWISTON, Idaho – Lewis-Clark State College’s hospitality management program was recently notified of its selection as the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education (IDCTE) Exemplary Postsecondary Program.
According to IDCTE the award, which was given to LC State’s graphic communications program in 2024, recognizes programs which “provide rigorous, relevant instruction; foster strong industry and community partnerships; demonstrate measurable student achievement; and create supportive environments that prepare students for success beyond school.”
Associate professor for hospitality management Rodney Farrington, and assistant professor of culinary arts Magen Fairley will have the opportunity to accept the award at the annual IDCTE Connect Conference this summer. In addition to this recognition, the program will receive a $2,000 prize.
“Rodney and I are incredibly honored to receive the IDCTE Exemplary Postsecondary Program Award for our hospitality management and culinary arts program,” said Fairley. “This recognition highlights our strategic focus on student recruitment and the development of industry-responsive curriculum. We are proud to prepare students with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to succeed in today’s fast-evolving hospitality industry.”
The hospitality management program is within the Business & Computer Science Division and offers both an associate degree and a certificate in hospitality management.
"Our premier faculty have built professional programs that any state would be proud of,” said Jenny Scott, interim chair of the Business & Computer Science Division. “Their dedication to excellent instruction, top-notch facilities, collaborative partnerships, and excellence in every aspect of the program has provided both a legacy, as well as a very intentional path forward that will produce great benefits for years to come."
