the collins school of hospitality management http www csupomona edu cshm jerald w chesser dean john t self associate jeffrey n brown sandra a kapoor james f burke tarun ben dewald edward merritt michael d godfrey robert palmer gary hamilton small margie ferree jones donald st hilaire founded in 1973 hotel and restaurant became 1999 recognition 10 million building endowment gift from jim carol over past 30 years we have earned an international reputation as leader education are now ranked among top three programs north america today more than 600 students pursuing bachelor s degree making largest best regarded program on west coast because our graduates most sought after nation ninety percent each year graduating class has accepted positions before commencement offers science that provides combination business general