CAFE NEWS
May 25, 2015

Why do we think that keeping the foodservice classroom connected to the foodservice industry is important?

 

FILL IN THE BLANK:

  1. I've been assigned to teach _________________ which I know very little about.
  2. The last time I studied __________________ was in _______________
  3. The biggest change in the industry since I was either in it or studied about it is ______________
  4. So many of my students are going into industry unprepared in the area(s) of _______________
  5. New recipes, new techniques, new _______________keep us all on our toes

After a full day of educational best practices being shared by and with your peers, CAFÉ's Leadership Conference focuses on what's new and trending in industry which is relevant to what we teach.

 

This year's lineup includes:

        • Master Class in learning about the new nomenclature for pork cuts offered by the National Pork Board
        • Techniques in integrating math skills into culinary lessons offered by American Technical Publishers
        • Pairing exercises that can be taught in your classes offered by the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board
        • Career opportunities in on-site foodservice as explained by Christian DeVos from Delaware North
        • International palates and global seasonings brought to you by Pearson
  • Innovative and practical on-line assessment tools explained by LiveText
  • Trends presentations by Unilever Foodsolutions, North American Olive Oil Association, Agri Beef, and Sysco

 

There is still time to register!!  Go to http://cafemeetingplace.com/cafe-events/2015-leadership-conference  and contact the CAFÉ office if you need hotel information.  The most current agenda can be found at http://cafemeetingplace.com/pdf/events/agenda_leadership15.pdf

 

Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, learn new teaching techniques, and keep current with industry.  And the best part?  Networking with educators from around the U.S., great food, an InfoFair, and a gift bag full of educational resources.

 

And what's not to love about Niagara Falls?

LIVETEXT ASSESSMENT CONFERENCE

 

LIVETEXT is offering a three-day conference to experience presentations from over 50 experts in accreditation and assessment in hands-on workshops and training sessions.

 

For detailed information about the conference, visit www.livetextconference.com .  The event is in Nashville, Tennessee, July 13-15th.

 

Special conference tracks include:

  • Assessment Track
  • High Impact Practices Track
  • College Education Track
  • General Education Track
  

CHEESE EXTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE


 

Thank you for a great response to applying for the faculty/student externship experience in Wisconsin this summer.  We'll announce the winning teams next week.


 

It was an impressive showing!  Lots of talent out there.  We'll keep you posted as to other opportunities as they come up.

CAFÉ CALENDAR

 

June 18-20, 2015

11th Annual CAFÉ Leadership Conference
Hosted by Niagara Culinary Institute, Niagara Falls, NY

October 16-18, 2015
Dessert Trends
Hosted by Trident Technical College 
Charleston, SC