Building a healthy society is an ongoing goal for the College of Consumer and Family Sciences. Much of that building involves creating partnerships with the businesses that provide the base for the U.S. and world economies. Our graduates work in many industries, including hospitality, retail, financial management, food, manufacturing, and health care.

Corporate connections benefit both the college and the businesses that participate in CFS programs. Students gain access to industry experience, research opportunities, and scholarships. In turn, companies gain insight into current industry research and have access to potential recruits.

Arthur C. Avery Foodservice Research Center

The Avery Center is a laboratory resource for the foodservice industry and conducts research in foodservice equipment, design and engineering, and food product development.

Center for Customer-Driven Quality (back to top)

The CCDQ works with hundreds of businesses to provide research and education aimed at improving customer service.

Foods and Nutrition Corporate Affiliates (back to top)

Through the Corporate Affiliates program, food industry representatives attend a symposium on campus twice a year to learn about the latest foods and nutrition research and participate in a dynamic exchange with foods and nutrition faculty.

Foods and Nutrition Executive in the Classroom (back to top)

This undergraduate class provides a rare opportunity for students to meet high-level food industry executives and explore different career opportunities.

HTM Darden Series: Executives in the Classroom (back to top)

Through the Darden Series, leading hospitality and tourism executives share their knowledge and experience with HTM students in the classroom.

HTM Strategic Alliance Council (back to top)

The HTM Strategic Alliance Council, comprised of leading hospitality and tourism executives, assists the department in reaching its goals of becoming the premier hospitality and tourism management program in the nation.

Midwestern Work-Family Association (back to top)

As part of the Center for Families, MWFA offers employers opportunities to address work-family issues that confront the workplace.

Purdue Retail Institute (back to top)

PRI is a center for retail education and research in the Midwest.

Purdue Tourism & Hospitality Research Center (back to top)

PT&HRC provides quality research and services to the tourism and hospitality industry.