TADM 260 Hosting with Presence prepares students to coordinate large-scale conferences and special events with purpose and presence. With an emphasis on creating meaningful and memorable client experiences, this course equips students to confidently navigate multiple logistics in caring and grounded practices in event planning and hosting. Students will develop practical skills in preparing event proposals, banquet event orders, and detailed plans for food, lodging, transportation and audiovisual services. This course prepares students to respond in ethical, considerate and sustainable ways to the evolving conventions industry.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the sales and service strategies behind planning large-scale conferences and group events
- Develop a request for proposal (RFP) that reflects client needs, logistics and experience design
- Design room setups and event layouts using industry software and tools
- Coordinate menus, floor plans and audiovisual requirements to create cohesive and memorable guest experiences and reflect the intentions of the event
- Demonstrate cultural awareness in planning and coordinating events with respect to the significance that gatherings hold for different communities
- Incorporate meaningful considerations and evidence of care for clients, colleagues, communities, self and the environment in professional practice
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage | Letter Grade | GPA |
| 90-100 | A+ | 4.33 |
| 85-89 | A | 4.00 |
| 80-84 | A- | 3.67 |
| 76-79 | B+ | 3.33 |
| 72-75 | B | 3.00 |
| 68-71 | B- | 2.67 |
| 64-67 | C+ | 2.33 |
| 60-63 | C | 2.00 |
| 55-59 | C- | 1.67 |
| 50-54 | P | 1.00 |
| 0-49 | F | 0.00 |
| | DNW | 0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.