Hospitality and Tourism Student Clubs
Hospitality Society
The Hospitality Society is a student activity designed to support professionalism and the hospitality management curriculum. Through co-curricular activities and experiences (guest lectures, field trips, community service off and on campus, and bonding), students have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills.
Hospitality Society Mission Statement
To build and strengthen relationships, professionalism, and appreciation for the hospitality industry among its students, alumni, and supporters of the International School of Hospitality, Sports and Tourism Management at Fairleigh Dickinson University. The driving force of this society will stem from the needs of its members so as to aid in the development of the students through networking, scholarship opportunities, and career-enhancing experiences.
Metropolitan Campus Advisor: Kane Pappas, kpappas@fdu.edu, 201-692-7276 – Office.
Florham Campus Advisor: Anthony Minick, minick@fdu.edu, 973-443-8272 – Office.
Club Management Association of America
Established in 1927, the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is the professional association for managers of membership clubs. With close to 7000 members across all classifications, our manager members run more than 2500 country, city, athletic, faculty, yacht, town, and military clubs (CMAA website). The New Jersey Chapter of the CMAA has been instrumental in the growth of our student chapter which provides opportunities for:
- Educational and Professional Development
- Mentorship
- Networking with nearby club managers
- Participating in NJCMA events and educational meetings
- Exchanging information on issues of concern
- Attending National Student Conference and World Conference
- Scholarships provided by the New Jersey Club Foundation to qualifying students
The Fairleigh Dickinson University student chapter is the only student chapter based in the state. Our chapter offers opportunities for students to learn about the private club industry and club management professions. Through attending meetings and events and by gaining practical experience through internships, being a student member of CMAA is a great way to gain professional experience.
Faculty Advisor: Kane Pappas, 201-692-7276 or Kpappas@fdu.edu
Eta Sigma Delta Honor Society
Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) is the international honor society that recognizes exceptional academic and service achievement among hospitality and tourism students. It is administered by I-CHRIE, the leading international association devoted to hospitality and tourism education with over 100 chapters worldwide. Students are required to possess a 3.0 GPA or higher, and commit to five points of honor: leadership, creativity, excellence, service and ethics.
Faculty Advisor: Anthony Minick, minick@fdu.edu, 973-443-8272 – Office
The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Student Chapter (Bailliage)
We have a uniquely close partnership with the world’s oldest and most prestigious culinary/hospitality arts society, “The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs“, whose national headquarters are located with our School at our Florham Campus. The Chaine offers our students and graduates unique employment opportunities with some of the industry’s top leaders.
The purpose of the student chapter is to assist students in engaging with the vast professional network of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs through food and wine culture and history.
The goal of the Bailliage is to demonstrate the core values of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, which is preserving the camaraderie and pleasures of the table and to promoting excellence in all areas of the hospitality arts.
The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs’s Mission Statement: Building Bonds, Igniting Success: Together Towards Tomorrow
As the oldest gastronomic society in the world, the mission of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is to promote camaraderie and exceptional food, wine and crafted beverage experiences, while promoting the education and artistry of our professional members.
Faculty Advisor: Joseph Donon