Ideal campus communities not only offer an exclusive academic experience, but present an attractive blend of attributes that embrace an invigorating culture, robust athletics and healthful foodservices. Summer is just the right time for colleges and universities who happen to have under-par dining programs to integrate some change. A great place to start is web menu technology and here are… Read more →
During conferences, amid meetings or simply in everyday foodservice talk – there always seems to be a discussion centered on the topic of whether foodservice operations would be better off contract managed or self-operated. So, we thought it would be worthwhile to explore this popular debate and see what the different studies show. Which is the preferred method of management?… Read more →
Its summer, school is out and the opportune time for college and university campuses to prepare for the upcoming year. Planning for campus dining is one of the most important aspects of this preparation. While the foodservice department is limited to operating within the parameters of a tight budget, they must consider a list of necessary items such as: Health-conscious… Read more →
Many of you in the technology field, especially those of you who are IT professionals, are familiar with the following terms: virtualization, virtual deployment of servers, VM’s, and so on. For those who recognize the terms but have no clue what they mean, you are about to receive a basic Virtualization 101. Virtualization, in one form or another, has actually been… Read more →
Ranked as one of the nation’s top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, UCSF Medical Center was recently selected as the winner of Computrition’s 2011 Prodigy Award. It is comprised of three complexes and operates three retail outlets. Since partnering with Computrition in 2003, UCSF Medical Center has enhanced the entirety of its nutrition and foodservice operations by… Read more →
Kansas State University, or better known as K-State, is located in the heart of Kansas and maintains a student population of over 23,000 students. It is one of the most highly regarded institutions in the U.S. for preparing professionals who specialize in the fields of Nutrition, Dietetics and Foodservices. Prior to automating their 3 campus dining centers, K-State had several… Read more →
