USM offers casino classes online
Apr 29, 2007The University of Southern Mississippi is celebrating the success of a new online program for students interested in casino-management opportunities.
The 30 students enrolled in the program this semester learned about the business through streaming video and online discussions with casino executives, regulatory officials and others who work in the industry. Today the university's Department of Tourism is recognizing them for participating in the "Partnering with Professionals" program with a luncheon at Mary Mahoney's.
The video series is offered through the College of Business' Department of Tourism Management. Cheri Becker, who chairs the tourism program, said the instructor, Evelyn Green, traveled throughout the state filming experts.
The 15 professionals being recognized by the university include Larry Gregory, executive director of the Mississippi Gaming Commission; Eddie Gibson, chairman of the Choctaw Gaming Commission; Rich Westfall, director of community development for the Isle of Capri; Rick Carter, owner of Island View; Beverly Martin, executive director of Mississippi Casino Operators Association; and Mike Cavanaugh, a lawyer for casino companies and developers.
online casino classes
USM is offering an online casino-management class through the College of Business tourism-management program. The class will be offered during the summer semester.
Details: Cheri Becker, (601) 266-6511
