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CONCLUSIONS 
In sum, this paper provides a Teaching Excellence QA Process model. Though the development and 
implementation of a structurally sound instructional system is extremely wide-ranging and extends beyond the scope 
of any one paper, the offered model serves as a conceptualized starting point for academic administrators and 
educators interested in the development of a teaching improvement system. Exampled instructional criteria and 
measures outlined in Appendix A represent a generalizable instructional foundation from which to build and expand 
upon.
Effective development and implementation of instructional quality assurance systems have never been 
more significant than it is today. It has major implications in the designing of learning environments for hospitality 
educators and industry, alike. As stated by Feinstein et al (2005) in their article on instructional systems, educators 

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