By Meghan Moravcik Daily Kent Stater University Dining Services may be run by an outside management company next year. David Creamer, vice president of business and finance, said the university has been looking for a way to better the service to students. The new editions to the Student Center, such as Jazzman's Cafe and the Kent Market, are already run by a national food service provider, the Wood Dining Services. Creamer doesn't think this new management will affect prices for students. He expects the partnership to increase options for students.
Many students are willing to give outsourcing a try.
Sophomore Paul Thompson agrees. But some are concerned about their jobs. A Prentice Cafeteria worker who requested anonymity said he was told he would keep his job, but he isn't sure the university will keep that promise. Creamer said this will not cost jobs, it will simply create a management agreement. Dining Services director Bill Griffith, who is retiring soon, said outsourcing is beneficial to students.