Dining Halls of Distinction: 'Don't Call it a Cafeteria!'

Melissa Ezarik, of University Business, writes about campuses with distinctive and leading edge dining programs and facilities.

Dining facilities and programs are an integral part of campus life. Long gone are cafeteria-style dining areas with cafeteria-quality food. Today’s students can savor a dining experience that rivals the best home cooking and their favorite restaurants—and college and university dining services departments are delivering just that. Program administrators realize that customer service and diner input are key. And they know that both environmental sustainability and financial stability are expected. Our Dining Halls of Distinction represent stellar programs that have features worth emulating elsewhere.