If you are planning to open a new student union foodservice, here are five key factors to consider.
Today's college students are savvy, sophisticated customers who bring high expectations to school with
That trend is also having an impact on the design and programming at student unions. Our firm has worked extensively with clients nationwide to plan, design and create programming for many such projects and we have identified some common challenges facing FSDs and their staffs as they bring these facilities on line. Here are five critical factors to keep in mind:
Make sure you are on the student union planning team. First, get "plugged" into the campus loop. Be aware of projects your college or university has on the drawing board and what, if any, foodservice elements will be part of them. Make sure campus decision makers know who you are and why you need to be included in any planning meetings. Touch base with these decision makers regularly so that you don't miss your opportunity to be part of the planning team.