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Dining Plan Article Wordpress
Dining Plan Article Wordpress
Dining Plan Article Wordpress
After over a semester with the new dining plan, the Department of
The Department of Dining Services had three goals for the new dining
plan. First, to cater to students who, in the past, ran out of dining points
diner.
When we drilled down into the statistics, at least 200 people were out
of points two weeks before the end of the semester, Bart Hipple, Assistant
Director of Communication for Dining Services, said. [The plan was] not
This semester, dining hall visits are up nearly 30 percent. Meal variety
Favorites.
I like this plan because I can eat whatever I want, whenever I want,
the new plan, many returning students were hesitant toward the change.
Sierra Buskirk, a junior biology major, said. I was disappointed and worried
about all the changes. Yet, they had more options than I anticipated.
I dont like the dining plan as much because I liked the to-go option,
Sheryl Zavier, a sophomore public health and womens studies major, said.
This hesitance toward the new plan was not unexpected to the
plan] with the new, we will have a better idea about students satisfaction,
Hipple said.
continues to move towards perfecting the plan so it works for every student.
Currently, there are five day dining plans and blocks of dining dollars available to
fit different students needs. In addition, Dining Services is considering a meal plan
customizable food in the dining halls this semester, Dining Services began to
I see many more people talking to each other and laughing, Hipple
said. I am somebodys dad. I have certain values and bias that go into that.
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