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Lexington College Grants Honorary Degree to McDonald's President
Lexington College, a premier hospitality college in Chicago, is hosting commencement ceremonies on Wednesday, May 19, 2010. Lexington will grant Janice L. Fields, President of McDonald's USA, LLC an honorary Hospitality Management Bachelor's degree
CHICAGO, IL, May 07, 2010 /University PR News/ -- Lexington College, a premier hospitality college, is hosting commencement ceremonies at the Merit School of Music in Chicago, Illinois on Wednesday, May 19.
Lexington College will grant Janice L. Fields, President of McDonald's USA, LLC an honorary Hospitality Management Bachelor's degree at Lexington's 32nd Commencement. The honoris causa signifies that in her decades of leadership in the restaurant industry, Janice L. Fields, has completed the course of study leading to the Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Hospitality Management. For her years leading employees to reach the highest standards of service and team work, for her commitment to building entrepreneurial success, and for her commitment to building the next generation of leaders in the hospitality industry, Lexington College awards this degree.
In the role of President, Ms. Fields is responsible for the strategic direction and overall business results of the 14,000 McDonald's restaurants in the United States. Previously, Ms. Fields was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, where she oversaw the operations of the U.S. McDonald's restaurants. Since beginning her career as a crew member in 1978, Ms. Fields has worked at all levels of the company, from the restaurants to management. An advocate for people development, she is actively involved in the company's mentoring and diversity programs. Ms. Fields has been named to Forbes' 2008 and 2009 lists of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women, Fortune's 50 Most Powerful Women in Business 2007, 2008 and 2009 lists, the Wall Street Journal's 50 Women to Watch 2007 list, and Crain's Chicago Business' 2007 and 2009 list Women to Watch.
Graduation festivities begin at the College on Wednesday May, and will include Lexington's annual President's Breakfast honoring the graduates, followed by an all college Awards Ceremony recognizing students, faculty, and staff achievement. On May 19, the Commencement Ceremony will include a keynote address to graduates by Ted Beilman, EVP of Kehe Food Distributors. Graduates will be joined by fellow students, faculty, alumnae guests, families, and members of the hospitality industry.
Lexington College is the women's hospitality management college in the United States. Lexington is an accredited institution, offering degrees in Hospitality Management. Specializations include event planning, hotel/restaurant management, culinary arts, and health care & wellness. *New at Lexington - Event Planning Certificate, a program specifically designed for professional women wishing to enhance their skills and credentials.
For information, please contact Megan Goggin at 312.226.6294 x228 or pr@lexingtoncollege.edu.
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