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Program Layout

Number of Students: 10-20

  • 5 - RAs
  • 5 - Freshman
  • 5 - Upper-Classmen
  • 5 - Graduate Students

Meeting Frequency: Once per Month

Commitment: Minimum 1 semester, no more than 2 consecutive semesters 

Compensation: Free Meal at Meeting

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Objectives

  1. Gather feedback and insights from students to improve the overall dining experience on campus.

  2. Enhance student engagement and involvement in decision-making processes related to dining options and services.

  3. Foster a sense of community and collaboration among students, dining staff, and administration.

  4. Implement student-driven initiatives to address concerns, promote sustainability, and enhance diversity in dining offerings.

Structure

  1. Setup: The Board will consist of 10-15 students representing diverse backgrounds, academic years, and dining preferences.
  2. Leadership: Two Co-Chairs will be appointed to help lead the Board, plan and facilitate meetings, and serve as liaisons with Tech Dining's Director of Customer Experience.
  3. Meetings: Monthly meetings will be held during the academic year, with additional ad-hoc meetings or subcommittee meetings as needed.
  4. Communication: Board members will communicate via email, a dedicated online platform or group chat, and periodic in-person meetings.

Activities

  1. Feedback Collection: Conduct surveys, focus groups, and suggestion campaigns to gather feedback from students on dining options, menus, hours of operation, and service quality.
  2. Review and Analysis: Analyze feedback received from students, identify common themes, concerns, and opportunities for improvement, and prioritize areas for action.
  3. Initiative Development: Collaborate with dining administration to develop student-driven initiatives, such as theme nights, sustainability programs, cultural events, or menu enhancements.
  4. Communication and Advocacy: Serve as advocates for student interests and concerns related to dining, communicate updates and initiatives to the student body, and solicit ongoing feedback.
  5. Evaluation and Reporting: Monitor the progress and impact of implemented initiatives, evaluate outcomes against established objectives, and report findings to dining administration and the student body.

Outcomes

  1. Improved Dining Experience: Enhanced dining options, menus, and services that better meet the needs and preferences of students.
  2. Increased Student Engagement: Greater involvement and participation from students in shaping dining policies, programs, and initiatives.
  3. Stronger Community Connections: Enhanced sense of community and collaboration among students, dining staff, and administration.
  4. Tangible Initiatives: Implementation of student-driven initiatives that address concerns, promote sustainability, and celebrate diversity in dining offerings.
  5. Transparent Communication: Improved communication channels between students and dining administration, with regular updates, feedback mechanisms, and opportunities for dialogue.