We are going through comparing pricing a lot with businesses that are right around here, so we know where we fall. We are also going through evaluating the meal plans. One option Carlson said may be available is a meal plus flex plan. With this plan, students would have a certain number of meal credits per day, which would go away if they weren't used. In addition, they would have flex dollars, which could be spent anytime at any food service location.
Some students disagree with the meal plus flex plan idea.
This really puts people who leave campus at a disadvantage because they really miss out on their money. Next year may also bring higher prices, Carlson said. However, if the meal plus flex plan is implemented, she said, prices may not have as much impact as expected. If we change to meal plans, then it doesn't really matter so much, but if somebody is just on an all-flex plan, it would have an effect. Carlson said student eating trends have a strong impact on on-campus eating options.