The Collins College Expansion
Thanks to more than $10 million in private donations, The Collins College of Hospitality Management is undergoing a significant building expansion.
Construction is set to begin in October 2013, and is projected to be completed by the summer of 2015.
The Collins College Expansion Project comprises two new buildings: a classroom and faculty building and a student commons building. They will be designated as Buildings 72 and 73.
The classroom/faculty building will be used for faculty workspace and classrooms. The faculty workspace will include:
- two executive director offices
- an executive admin & lobby space
- six faculty offices
- conference room
- storage
- two 24-station graduate student classrooms
- two 48-station lecture rooms
- a 32-station lecture room
The student commons will have:
- a graduate student social space
- two group study rooms
- a spacious student recreation area
- a “Grab n’ go” food/beverage cart
Our Donors
In 2008, Carol and Jim Collins, namesakes and longtime supporters of the college, pledged to match up to $5 million in donations for the $10 million academic building.
Panda Restaurant Group founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng, donated $2.5 million; The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation gave $2 million; and prominent Inland Empire businessman Eugene Park donated $1 million to the college.
Facility Upgrades and Improvements
The Collins College is committed to maintaining high-quality, state-of-the-art facilities. There are several projects underway or recently finished. Notably the computer lab in Building 79 was renovated to resemble a stylish high-end hotel lobby. Read more ...
Press
Panda Restaurant Group founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng pledge $2.5 million to Cal Poly Pomona’s Collins College of Hospitality Management (Feb. 28, 2011)
Inland Empire Businessman Pledges $1 million to The Collins College (Dec. 21, 2010)
Marriott Foundation Awards $2 million to The Collins College of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona (Nov. 8, 2010)
CSU Trustees Honor Carol & Jim Collins (Jan. 27, 2009)
Carol and Jim Collins Pledge $5.25 Million to Jump-Start Donations for Expansion of The Collins College at Cal Poly Pomona (Dec. 15, 2008)
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| HMC Architects is designing the expansion. These schematic renderings offer insight into the design and scope of the project. |
Contact:
Andrew Naranjo, project manager, (909) 869-3730 or amnaranjo @csupomona.edu.