Small/Medium Institution Winner:
 |
|
Strategic placement of food and beverage stations and a roomy servery keep things moving. |
Bucknell University (Pa.)
Total full-time enrollment: 3,700
Articles: Facilities
10/1/2009
10/1/2009
 |
|
Every six months, Babson dining staff go through a training that teachers them how to "wow" their guests. |
Babson College (Mass.)
Total full-time enrollment: 1,851
10/1/2009
Elon University (N.C.)
 |
|
Brown & Co. is another campus dining option for Elon students. |
Total full-time enrollment: 5,628
Institution type: Four-year private
10/1/2009
Gettysburg College (Pa.)
 |
|
Managers can regularly be found sitting in the student dining area at Gettysburg to solicit comments. |
Total full-time enrollment: 2,600
10/1/2009
Lehigh University (Pa.)
 |
|
Vibrant colors, lighting, and a variety of seating add to the Lehigh deining atmosphere. |
Total full-time enrollment: 4,876
Institution type: Four-year private
10/1/2009
New York University
 |
|
Signs explaining the origin of local foods help NYU students make informed choices. |
Total full-time enrollment: 32,237
Institution type: Four-year private
10/1/2009
Shippensburg University (Pa.)
 |
|
An L-shaped dining area maximizes the views of Shippensburg's campus. |
Total full-time enrollment: 6,662 for Fall 2008
Institution type: Four-year public
10/1/2009
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (Pa.)
 |
|
Slippery Rock diners also have a quick take-out option. |
Total full-time enrollment: 8,525
Institution type: Four-year public
10/1/2009
Trine University (Ind.)
 |
|
Made-from-scratch recipes help Trine's dining services to minimize its carbon imprint. |
Total full-time enrollment: 1,328
Institution type: Four-year private
10/1/2009
Evaluation Process
Each of our 65 entries was evaluated, using a point system for each response, by at least four members of the University Business team and one external judge, with similar-sized institutions grouped together.
Questions covered:
(1) the extent to which the facility and program uniquely reflect the institution
(2) the comfort and safety levels of diners
(3) sustainability initiatives
10/1/2009
1. A variety of table sizes and styles?from bar stools to tables fit for a team and everything in between.
2. Comfortable seating?perhaps choosing sprung-back chairs, as the College of the Ozarks (Mo.) did.
3. Detached food stations?to avoid long lines building up.
4. Exhibition-style cooking?both entertaining and an excellent chance to get students and chefs talking.
10/1/2009
1. Personalized d?cor?featuring a campus mural, as at Georgetown University (D.C.), or student artwork, as at Winthrop University (S.C.), the University of Southern California and Norwich University (Vt.). Georgetown’s mural includes university founder John Carroll, a classroom scene, university sports, D.C. memorials overlooking the Potomac River, a graduation scene, and the university seal.
9/1/2009
AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR, President Obama called for a 60-day review of national policies and structures related to cybersecurity. The denial-of-service attacks launched against some government and commercial websites here and in South Korea over the July 4 weekend probably proved the necessity of such a step to any remaining doubters.
9/1/2009
Reputation management is of utmost importance to colleges and universities in their constant pursuit of students and research dollars. It envelops all aspects of the institution, including the business of maintaining environmental compliance. One notice of violation from a regulatory entity can be highly publicized, result in fines, and have widespread negative impacts both within and outside the institution.
9/1/2009
ONE HARDLY NEEDS TO BE A SPACE OR TRANSPORTATION planning expert to realize this: Having classes and services on more than one campus presents logistical challenges. Which faculty and staff should be based at the “other” campus? What classes should be held there? What transportation programs are needed? How do you ensure that those heading over there for class don’t miss too much on the main campus because of the travel time?
Pages
Higher Education's Leading Technology Event
Latest Jobs
4/25/2013
CampusWorks, Inc.