East Tennessee State University - Buccaneer Yearbook (Johnson City, TN)

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Food Services Unlimited—ARA hopes that soup, sandwiches, and salad will satisfy the residents in that section of campus and perhaps attract customers from all over campus. When asked what types of problems ARA had on campus. Kelly replied that “the main problem was the rising inflation rate facing businesses everywhere. He cites as examples recent increases in the price of lettuce and other vegetables. Kelly was also concerned with recent increases in the price of paper packaging material due to a recent increase in the paper producer's union salaries and benefits. All things considered he is very happy with the program on campus and he feels that our food service is one of the finest of its kind anywhere. He is very pleased with student's suggestions and wishes that he had more of them. In explaining the way ARA contacts the students for their needs and wants he said, To determine the opinions of the students we have a four-part plan. First, the SGA has a Food Services Commission which meets regularly and has been very helpful in the past in determining new types of foods and services. Secondly, we have an open door policy. Any student that has a problem or a suggestion can come by our office, and we'll gladly listen. Also, we have been reading the letters to the editor in the “East Tennessean where food services were mentioned. He also commented, There is a hostess on duty in the cafeteria whose duties include going to the tables and asking the students how they like their food while they eat it. Also mentioned were the two surveys done yearly by the ARA. one on food and one on service. Kelly stated that they 28 ARA Debbie Polderant. Barney Michelwaine. and Patty Deadrick serving lunch.

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The hot dog cart, usually stationed outside the library during warm weather, will provide a fast way to relieve your appetite. In order to have a better program, the ARA is planning on opening a soup and sandwich shop in the cafeteria at Lucille Clement Hall. At present there are insufficient facilities to provide full service. However, it will open on a trial basis. Waiting in line is an ever-present chore for students. Equipment will arrive for it to be opened as a full service cafeteria by fall quarter of 79, if needed. The opening of this new facility is in response to the needs of the women’s residence halls located on the far end of campus. At present they have a long walk at night through poorly lighted areas. ARA director Chuck Kelly feels that this may contribute to the fall-off of business in the University Center facilities as night approaches. He May Bennett working at breakfast. Ray Pierce is up to his elbows in dishes. ARA 27

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Garry Kent Burnss putting up the dishes. were happy to listen to any student and implement the idea if economically feasible. He also remarked that as to the taste and preparation of the food, the object was to meet a middle-of-the-road taste. Kelly also stated that one goal was to keep the food tasting the same so if you went one day and got something and liked it. you could go back next week and get the same thing. One surprise is the size of this organization. With 35 full time and over 90 part-time workers, they are one of the campus’ largest employers. This furnishes many joy opportunities because nearly all the part-time workers are students. ARA workers. Debbie Polderant and Patty Deadrick don't mind peering students. ARA 29