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Presentation of the work between Healthy Carolina and Sodexho dining services related to bringing, fresh, healthy, local foods on campus at the University of South Carolina.
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Cynthia SteeleMarketing Manager- Sodexo
Michelle BurcinDirector- Healthy Carolina
University of South Carolina
Sodexo is committed to enhancing the learning environment on your campus through world-class food and facilities services, while supporting the ethics and values of your institution.
Healthy Carolina is committed to creating a campus environment that encourages and promotes the development and maintenance of a healthy body, mind, and spirit through the collaborative development, promotion and assessment of a wide-ranging array of wellness programs and services for all students, faculty and staff at the University of South Carolina.
Remember- Dining Services are businesses
and MUST
make $
small steps are STILLSTILL steps
forward… need to celebrate successes
Sodexo initiated project Live cooking demonstration-
emphasizing the Balanced Way plate Built stage and light Head chefs determine recipes and
participate in demonstrations Discount coupons given out for BW
plates Held on Tuesdays approximately every
two weeks
BEING WELL, EATING WELL,LIVING WELL IN A
BALANCED WAYThe Balanced Way program - a common sense
approach to eating nutritiously to help make every day a better day.
Offer local, fresh fruits and vegetables• Purchase a minimum of 25% locally grown
produce Campus-wide marketing of program Creates brand loyalty and recognition
among students, faculty and staff Great public relations… support the
local economy and local farmers
http://sc.edu/dining
Started in September 2008 Partnership with: SCDA, Healthy
Carolina, Student Government, Parking Services
No sweet only vendors allowed Many lessons learned
• Recommend: ESMMSC Tool Kit Partnerships a necessity
Evidence-based program • Ohio State University hospital system• SnackWise program
http://www.snackwise.org/home.cfm Conducted surveys
• Favorite unhealthy and healthy foods• Health status determined by Registered Dietitian
Lots of meetings with vending company Developed signage Staggered implementation
Need to keep each others missions in mind
Meet regularly• Maintain communication• Increase accountability
Acknowledge accomplishments and provide recognition
Relationship needs to be two-sided (e.g. can’t always expect things without giving)
Michelle M. BurcinDirector- Healthy Carolina
University of South Carolina803.777.4752
mburcin@mailbox.sc.edu
Cynthia SteeleMarketing Manager- Sodexo
803.777.6339clsteele@sc.edu
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