The end of an era at Suites Dining
Stanford’s decision to end Suites Dining’s student management has prompted anger and disbelief from Suites residents and alumni.
Student Organized Services
The end of an era at Suites Dining, part II
The rationales put forward by Residential Education as grounds for ending Suites Dining’s student management appear questionable and incomplete.
The end of an era at Suites Dining, part III
Prospective outside vendor Student Organized Services has extensive personal and professional ties to Residential Education.
The end of an era at Suites Dining, part IV
Increased ResEd interference has already hindered the effective management of Suites Dining.
Cooking with heart
Chefs play an integral role at Row houses, where students eat at their residences instead of at dining halls. Most chefs cook 10 meals per week, sometimes for 60 people or more.
SLAC calls for restored benefits
While stating that no labor violations are taking place, University officials have agreed to consider demands by the Stanford Labor Action Coalition (SLAC) to restore employee benefits for Row House dining chefs and hashers, according to representatives of both groups.
Op-Ed: No Need for Suites Contractor
Stanford Residential Education says its mission is to “extend the classroom into the residences and complement the academic curriculum with activities and experiences essential to students’ preparation for a life of leadership, intellectual engagement, citizenship and service.” As residents of Suites this year and members of the Suites Dining Societies, we have been beneficiaries of this ideal in action.
Contractor to manage GovCo eating clubs
The University is soliciting contractors to take control over the management of Governor’s Corner Dining Society, also known as the Suites eating clubs. According to Suites eating club chief executive Morgan Priestley, Student Organized Services (SOS), which also manages Row chefs and trains some self-op staff, will receive the contract.