IU Southeast’s Dining and Conference Services is conducting a survey in search of feedback from students, faculty and staff on the services and products provided by the Food Court and University Grounds and Library Bistro coffee shops.

The survey is located on the homepage of Dining and Conference Services. Julie Ingram, director of Conference and Dining Services, said, when completing the survey, students may leave as much or as little information as they wish.

“In Dining Services, we are always looking to receive feedback from the campus community on the products and services we provide,” Ingram said.

Dining Services has a customer base of approximately 8,000 potential customers, ranging from ages 18 to 60 plus.

“It is our goal to make sure there is something for everyone,” Ingram said.

Some of the questions in the survey include taste of food, menu choice and food presentation.

Erin Dorgay, nursing junior, said she was not aware of the survey.

“I’ve only eaten in the Food Court maybe once or twice my three years here at IUS,” Dorgay said. “I usually just grab a bite off campus after I’m done with my classes for the day.”

Dorgay said she thinks all they need is a little publicity.

“I’m glad they are trying to improve the Dining Services,” Dorgay said. “I don’t think many students are aware of what they even have to offer us. Once they get the word out, I think they’ll see some greater results.”

Dining Services is currently receiving several surveys a week.

“Some of the feedbacks received are suggestions such as more vegetarian options, healthier items on the hot line and to start publishing dinner menus each week,” Ingram said.

Dorgay said she would personally like to see healthier snack options.

“I just don’t have a lot of time in between classes to sit down and eat a meal.”

There are other ways students can contribute their feedback other than the online survey.

“We also offer a text feedback that students, faculty and staff can text their comments to,” Ingram said.

To send comments via text message, text the word “COMMENT” to 32075. Dining Services has also recently established a Dining Services Committee, consisting of faculty and staff to generate new ideas.

“We are always evolving to make sure that we are providing the campus community with the best of everything,” Ingram said.

By TAYLOR FERGUSON

Staff

tayfergu@ius.edu