Summer 2024 Campus Dining Today - 6

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Dear NACUFS community,
I hope you are all doing well as we balance our summer with planning for the fall
and recharging where possible. In this edition of Campus Dining Today, we will
emphasize the importance of the business administration domain, which focuses
on the successful operation, enhancement, and funding of a campus-valued
dining program.
Business administration is a broad field that encompasses planning, systems,
and business functions. These are the pillars that support the smooth operation
of any organization, including our campus dining programs. The sub-domains of
financial management-procurement and contract management, systems and
technology, and strategic planning-are integral to this process.
KORY SAMUE L S
NACUFS CHAIRMAN
2023-2024
KLSFSC@RIT.EDU
Financial management is crucial for budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring the
financial sustainability of our dining programs. Procurement and contract
management allow us to source high-quality ingredients at competitive prices,
ensuring the satisfaction of our students while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Systems and technology enable us to streamline operations, improve efficiency,
and provide better service. Strategic planning guides our decision-making
process, helping us align our actions with our mission and vision.
During these summer months, we at the Rochester Institute of Technology
(RIT) are focusing on these activities as we prepare for an incoming class, but
also, as we prepare for the future of our program and university services. Like
all of NACUFS' members, we are doing our best to anticipate the future of our
services in an ever-changing landscape. As we are students of our business, we
have to be learning perpetually in order to elevate our programs and services.
As many members may or may not know, professional development is a key
area of focus for me and my staff at RIT. This past year, I was fortunate to be
able to attend programs like the Charting Transformation executive symposium
in December, which focused on the Campus Dining: 2030 and Beyond research
report, and a fantastic NACUFS 2024 Spring Conference in Little Rock,
Arkansas. Walking away from learning opportunities like these, I am always more
equipped with valuable insights and knowledge that I can apply at RIT.
I strongly encourage all campus dining professionals to take advantage of
NACUFS' quality learning opportunities. They not only enhance our professional
skills but also provide a platform for networking and collaboration. The
upcoming NACUFS 2024 National Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, themed
" Distilling Knowledge and Crafting Community, " is one such event. This
conference will focus on sharing knowledge and fostering a sense of community
among us, which is vital for our collective success. By enhancing our knowledge
in this business administration domain and participating in professional
development opportunities, we can ensure the continued success and growth of
our dining programs.
Thank you for taking the time to read and enjoy Campus Dining Today. I look
forward to seeing you at the NACUFS 2024 National Conference in Louisville.
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