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In our latest episode of Thought Leaders in Foodservice, Matt Moss, Assistant Vice Provost of Dining and Auxiliary Services at Johns Hopkins University, shares with Rob White an exciting journey of transforming campus dining from a 50-year contracted service to a self-operated program.
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Attending both the FCSI Symposium and NAFEM for the first time was an incredibly eye-opening experience. I arrived in Atlanta with clear expectations of what the week would entail, but the reality far exceeded them in every way.
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When transitioning to a new dining services partnership, success hinges on transparent communication, strategic planning, and deep community engagement. At Bucknell University, a comprehensive approach to managing this change has yielded valuable insights for institutions navigating similar transitions.
Read More →In our latest Thought Leaders in Foodservice series, Ann Roebuck speaks with Lucas Miller, Director of Residential Dining Services at Colorado State University. Serving over 6,000 meal plan holders and delivering 2.5 million meals annually, Miller shares insights on managing modern campus dining operations.
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In an era where campus dining programs face unprecedented challenges, from labor shortages to changing student expectations, the University of Wisconsin-Madison stands out for its innovative, data-driven approach to transformation. Sharing insights with Envision Strategies' Executive Principal Sojo Alex, Peter Testory, Director of Dining and Culinary Services, unpacks how one of the nation's largest university dining operations is transforming for tomorrow.
Read More →In this latest episode of Thought Leaders in Foodservice, Mindy Segal of Envision Strategies sits down with Dana Mims, Assistant Vice President of Business Services at Bucknell, to discuss the process of developing key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the success of the new dining partnership.
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In the heart of Boston's urban campus, where nearly two miles of Commonwealth Avenue pulse with the energy of 35,000 students, Boston University's dining program faces a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Paul Riel, Associate Vice President of Auxiliary Services, has spent six years orchestrating a dining operation that serves not just meals, but experiences - from five residential dining halls to 20 retail locations, all woven into the fabric of a dynamic urban institution. In a wide-ranging discussion with Envision Strategies' President Rob White, Riel shares how data analytics, strategic planning, and a deep understanding of the modern student experience are reshaping campus dining at one of the nation's largest private universities.
Read More →Envision Strategies, a foodservice consultancy focused on helping organizations innovate, optimize services and improve performance, today announces a significant milestone in its evolution with the appointment of Sojo Alex as Partner. This strategic move represents the firm's commitment to building upon its strong foundation while embracing fresh perspectives in foodservice and hospitality consulting.
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As a consultant in higher education dining for over two decades, I've witnessed countless dining program transitions. Each brings its own unique challenges and opportunities. At NACAS C2X 2024 I had the privilege of moderating a panel featuring four remarkable leaders who recently navigated dining service transitions at their institutions. Their stories ranged from an ambitious six-week implementation during winter break to carefully orchestrated multi-month transitions.
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