For residential students, a meal plan is required and the food provided through the contracted food vendor is their only option. Many students have expressed their disappointment with the SUNY Maritime/Chartwells dining plan. The main issues are: lack of healthy meal options; meal quality in comparison to cost; limited access to dining facilities (i.e. weekends, holidays, and before/after currently scheduled dining hours); and lack of meal plan options which are currently a requirement for all residential students. Students --many who live too far away to make traveling home an option-- should not be concerned with what to eat when they step foot on campus.
1. We request a comprehensive review of dining services in order to determine the most cost effective options for improving student satisfaction, including menus which meet individual dietary needs while providing an interesting and healthy variety of options. In order to be successful in their studies, training, conditioning, and athletics, it is critical for students to remain in good health. One of the main factors in maintaining good health is the availability and access to healthy and nutritious food options.
2. We ask that the college implement a change in dining availability which would allow students access to the meals for which they have already paid.
3. We request a public explanation of the way money is used within Campus Dining and that SUNY Maritime/Chartwells disclose profit margins for all locations that it operates on campus, as well as information as to the average number of prepaid swipes the students are actually using and a means by which parents can calculate the number of swipes each individual student is using.
4. We are also asking SUNY Maritime to create a Campus Food Committee to include a variety of upper- and lower-classmen, vegetarians, vegans, athletes, and commuters which would give students the opportunity to voice their concerns on food service issues and monitor the quality of operations.
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Reached 100 supporters
September 30, 2015
64 Comments
My son is a vegaetarian and healthy options are limited to fried carbihydrates and salad. There are tons of healthy options that are not salad
My cadet has complained that there are no healthy "snack" choices in the evening. The choices are nachos, popcorn and pizza. How about some fruit and yogurt.
As a commuter i would like to stop using cash to pay for my meals. The one meal plan for commuters is over $800 and you get 6 swipes between monday-friday. Uh.... No thanks. I rather starve.
Been complaining for 4 years. I tried eating there...disgusting. Either have healthier, fresher food or give students right to opt out.
There should be food available to students at all reasonable hours. That there is no where to eat on campus on a Saturday after 6pm is unacceptable.
SUNY Maritime has the worst quality food I have ever encountered. I believe dog food would be a tastier and healthier option. The dining workers also ignore basic sanitation; I saw a cook leave the restroom without washing his hands. Food is constantly handled with hands while being served. Around 90% of the meals are practically trash and inedible. This is a shameful reflection on the college administration; the institution desperately needs major reforms. SUNY Maritime produces mariners committed to serving the nation, and the state government could have provided significantly more funding to support it.
My brother is a cadet at SUNY Maritime. Completely agree. They need better food. Food is currently very bad and does not provide strength for athletic and academic commitment.
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For residential students, a meal plan is required and the food provided through the contracted food vendor is their only option. Many students have expressed their disappointment with the SUNY Maritime/Chartwells dining plan. The main issues are: lack of healthy meal options; meal quality in comparison to cost; limited access to dining facilities (i.e. weekends, holidays, and before/after currently scheduled dining hours); and lack of meal plan options which are currently a requirement for all residential students. Students --many who live too far away to make traveling home an option-- should not be concerned with what to eat when they step foot on campus.
1. We request a comprehensive review of dining services in order to determine the most cost effective options for improving student satisfaction, including menus which meet individual dietary needs while providing an interesting and healthy variety of options. In order to be successful in their studies, training, conditioning, and athletics, it is critical for students to remain in good health. One of the main factors in maintaining good health is the availability and access to healthy and nutritious food options.
2. We ask that the college implement a change in dining availability which would allow students access to the meals for which they have already paid.
3. We request a public explanation of the way money is used within Campus Dining and that SUNY Maritime/Chartwells disclose profit margins for all locations that it operates on campus, as well as information as to the average number of prepaid swipes the students are actually using and a means by which parents can calculate the number of swipes each individual student is using.
4. We are also asking SUNY Maritime to create a Campus Food Committee to include a variety of upper- and lower-classmen, vegetarians, vegans, athletes, and commuters which would give students the opportunity to voice their concerns on food service issues and monitor the quality of operations.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
September 30, 2015
64 Comments
My son also complained of long lines for food. He said hamburgers were being served for days. There is no other option as well which concerns me when and if sports start.
My son is a vegaetarian and healthy options are limited to fried carbihydrates and salad. There are tons of healthy options that are not salad
My cadet has complained that there are no healthy "snack" choices in the evening. The choices are nachos, popcorn and pizza. How about some fruit and yogurt.
As a commuter i would like to stop using cash to pay for my meals. The one meal plan for commuters is over $800 and you get 6 swipes between monday-friday. Uh.... No thanks. I rather starve.
Been complaining for 4 years. I tried eating there...disgusting. Either have healthier, fresher food or give students right to opt out.
There should be food available to students at all reasonable hours. That there is no where to eat on campus on a Saturday after 6pm is unacceptable.
SUNY Maritime has the worst quality food I have ever encountered. I believe dog food would be a tastier and healthier option. The dining workers also ignore basic sanitation; I saw a cook leave the restroom without washing his hands. Food is constantly handled with hands while being served. Around 90% of the meals are practically trash and inedible. This is a shameful reflection on the college administration; the institution desperately needs major reforms. SUNY Maritime produces mariners committed to serving the nation, and the state government could have provided significantly more funding to support it.
My brother is a cadet at SUNY Maritime. Completely agree. They need better food. Food is currently very bad and does not provide strength for athletic and academic commitment.
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My son also complained of long lines for food. He said hamburgers were being served for days. There is no other option as well which concerns me when and if sports start.