Founded in 1973, the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management became the Collins School of Hospitality Management in 1999 in recognition of a $10 million building and endowment gift by Jim and Carol Collins.
The Collins School of Hospitality Management is continuously ranked among the top programs in North America.
With more than 850 students pursuing a bachelors degree in hotel and restaurant management, the Collins School is the largest, oldest and best regarded hospitality program in California.
Over ninety percent of each year's graduating class accept management positions before commencement.
The Collins School is privileged to have a Board of Advisors consisting of forty-five leading hospitality industry professionals.
Construction on two new buildings was completed in Fall 2001 and more than doubles the size of the Collins School.
The $6.2 million cost of the 23,000 square foot expansion was raised from contributions from the hospitality industry, including proceeds from previous Harvest Auctions.
Our Professional Development Institute provides consulting services and professional development for many of the leading companies and associations in the hospitality industry.