The University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management (HRSM) is a world-class teaching and research institution producing management-level graduates for the hospitality, restaurant, tourism, retail, sport and entertainment and technology industries.

The College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management is located in the Carolina Coliseum, For a map of campus showing the Coliseum, click here.

Mission Statement

The College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management will provide exemplary academic preparation for students and a collaborative environment that promotes seminal research and service projects with peer institutions, global colleagues, and industry partners.

Vision Statement

The College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management will be among the best colleges in its area of specialization in the world by 2015 by seeking world-class status with faculty, students, partners, and facilities consistent with this ambition.

Contact Us

For more information regarding the college, contact:

Office of the Dean:
Dr. Sheryl Kline, Ph.D. CHE, Interim Dean
klines@sc.edu
Office: 1000-B Coliseum
Phone: 803-777-1611
Fax: 803-777-5693


School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management:
Charles Partlow, Ph.D., Professor and Chair
cpartlow@sc.edu
108-B Carolina Coliseum
803.777.4658

Department of Retailing:
Richard Clodfelter, Ed.D., Interim Department Chair
clodfelt@mailbox.sc.edu
1016 Carolina Coliseum
803.777.7622

Department of Sport and Entertainment Management
Frank Roach, M.P.A., Interim Chair
roachf@mailbox.sc.edu
2012 Carolina Coliseum
803.777.5214

Technology Support and Training Management
Bob Brookshire, Professor and Chair
rbrook@mailbox.sc.edu
Coliseum Room 120
803.777.6570

For more information regarding News and Events for the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management, please contact:

Rachel Barnett
rbarnett@mailbox.sc.edu
Carolina Coliseum, Suite 1000
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208
803.777.0097