236: How to Partner with Industry - with Dr. Michael Cheng, Dean of the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Florida International University

<p>Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast! In this episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by <a href="http://evolllution.com/"><strong>The EvoLLLution</strong></a>, we welcome <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/mikescheng"><strong>Dr. Michael Cheng</strong></a>, Dean of the Chaplin School of Hospitality &amp; Tourism Management at <a href="https://www.fiu.edu/"><strong>Florida International University</strong></a>. &nbsp;</p> <p>Listen in as Liz and special&nbsp;guest cohost, <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/danielle-shelton"><strong>Danielle Shelton</strong></a>, host of Tips &amp; Tricks, which is part of our <a href="https://www.edupexperience.com/p/shows/"><strong>EdUp Experience Podcast Network</strong></a>, talk with Michael about how he uses intentionality to connect and work with industry so his students can optimize their learning outcomes.&nbsp;</p> <p>Under&nbsp;Cheng’s tenure, the four-year graduation rate for Chaplin students has increased 14 percentage points. Wages for Chaplin graduates also increased during that time, while the average estimated cost of student attendance decreased from $13,000 to $8,000. In the past two years, Cheng also brought innovative and experiential classes called PODS (Program on Demand) to the school and increased alumni engagement globally.&nbsp;</p> <p>Cheng also has elevated the Chaplin School's reputations and rankings. The Chaplin School is now ranked one of the top 50 Hospitality &amp; Tourism Management programs in the QS World Rankings 2019. It is also ranked No. 1 for its Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and has maintained a No. 1 ranking for its online programs.</p> <p>Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! &nbsp;Contact Us!</p> <p>Connect with the hosts - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvinfreytes/"><strong>Elvin Freytes</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethleiba/"><strong>Elizabeth Leiba</strong></a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesallustio/">