Mission Statement
The Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration is committed to academic excellence in the development of students for leadership roles in the hospitality industry. We prepare students for such positions by pursuing ethical, innovative and value-enhancing strategies in a culturally diverse and technologically advanced world. We serve our local, regional, national and international constituencies through research, teaching and outreach activities. The School achieves its mission by offering a relevant, up-to-date curriculum in a teaching and learning environment that emphasizes continuous improvement.
Cecil B. Day
The Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration is the oldest and largest of its type in the state of Georgia. It is named in honor of the late founder of the Days Inn Hotel Company. His legacy of excellence serves as the foundation upon which the School of Hospitality Administration bases it vision for preparing graduates to be the next generation of hospitality executives.
Faculty
All faculty have extensive hospitality work experience and stay very involved in the industry through research, professional associations and consulting.
Industry Advisors
Our Industry Advisory Board includes over forty hospitality leaders from all industry segments. Whether through providing mentorship, being guest lecturers in hospitality classes or interacting through networking events provided for students, members of the Board add a tremendous dimension to our program in supporting students with their career goals.
