Amid growing concerns and criticisms about Sodexo being the exclusive caterer for on-campus events, an agreement was reached to reverse that policy.
Effective immediately, all food purchases made with university funds can be made with a licensed caterer. That policy also includes grocery stores.
Until now, any department, club or organization that used university funds had to purchase catering through Sodexo. If Sodexo could not provide what they were asking for, the food services company could agree to make an exception. Many of those groups found the requirment unfair, citing poor food quality and a lack of variety. There were also concerns that a lack of competition would inflate prices.
Despite losing their exclusivity with on-campus organizations, Sodexo has retained its role as exclusive caterer for any off-campus group using the campus, which includes Harbor Hall and the University Student Center, which recently hosted a wedding.
Requests for information from Sodexo and Student Government were not fulfilled by the time of publication.
