SODEXHO ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

FOOD AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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Education
Drake University / UNITED STATES (Des Moines - Iowa)
Services support Drake’s drive for leadership
DRAKE UNIVERSITY’S NEEDS
Drake University sought to enhance its position as
a premier comprehensive university in the Midwest.
Its dining facilities dated from the 1950’s and fewer
than ten percent of its 5,300 students ate at the main
cafeteria. Meeting room and residence hall use generated
lower than desired revenues and campus facilities and
maintenance programs needed updating. Improvements
were necessary to provide the exceptional learning
environment Drake University sought to solidify its
leadership position in the 21 st century.
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THE SODEXHO OFFER
In 1999, Drake partnered with Sodexho to help achieve
its objectives. Sodexho gradually widened the scope
of its service offerings from Foodservices to Facilities
Management; starting with the renovation of four dining
locations (open 18 hours a day, seven days a week), and
introducing new dining concepts. Technical maintenance
facilities were added in 2001, followed by meeting
services and fi nally, vending services in 2003. Today,
Sodexho’s cleaning and computerized maintenance
management systems help enhance the campus while
improving productivity.
“ Sodexho’s role in managing our physical plant operations, and in providing catering and dining services
for the University, has been a model for this kind of collaborative relationship. Sodexho provided
the resources and the expertise to support Drake University’s move to the next level.”
Dr David MAXWELL / President, Drake University.
In this market, schools and universities are increasingly concerned with corporate citizenship –
meeting today’s needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own.
Sodexho takes a leadership role in supporting their institutional missions and objectives.
From kindergarten to college, Sodexho’s educational and environmental programs as well as
its support of hunger relief through the Campus Kitchens project demonstrate this commitment.
Sodexho also helps its partners attract and retain college students. A safe, inviting learning
environment creates a total campus experience, which is a main driver in choosing a school.
With optimized facilities, controlled budgets and motivated students, everyone benefi ts
from Sodexho’s Foodservices and Facilities Management offers.
Source: Sodexho.