Sodexo and Healthy Carolina at the University of South Carolina are collaborating to improve campus wellness through quality food services and wellness programs. They emphasize local and nutritious food options, celebrating successes from initiatives like live cooking demonstrations and implementing a balanced approach to nutrition. The partnership aims to foster a healthy campus culture while supporting local agriculture and promoting accountability among stakeholders.

1. Cynthia Steele Marketing Manager- Sodexo Michelle Burcin Director- Healthy Carolina University of South Carolina

2. Sodexo is committed to enhancing the learning environment on your campus through world-class food and facilities services, while supporting the ethics and values of your institution. Healthy Carolina is committed to creating a campus environment that encourages and promotes the development and maintenance of a healthy body, mind, and spirit through the collaborative development, promotion and assessment of a wide-ranging array of wellness programs and services for all students, faculty and staff at the University of South Carolina.

3. Remember- Dining Services are businesses and MUST make $

4. small steps are STILL steps forward… need to celebrate successes

5. Sodexo initiated project Live cooking demonstration- emphasizing the Balanced Way plate Built stage and light Head chefs determine recipes and participate in demonstrations Discount coupons given out for BW plates Held on Tuesdays approximately every two weeks

6. BEING WELL, EATING WELL, LIVING WELL IN A BALANCED WAY The Balanced Way program - a common sense approach to eating nutritiously to help make every day a better day.

7. Offer local, fresh fruits and vegetables Purchase a minimum of 25% locally grown produce Campus-wide marketing of program Creates brand loyalty and recognition among students, faculty and staff Great public relations… support the local economy and local farmers

8. http://sc.edu/dining

9. Started in September 2008 Partnership with: SCDA, Healthy Carolina, Student Government, Parking Services No sweet only vendors allowed Many lessons learned Recommend: ESMMSC Tool Kit Partnerships a necessity

11. Evidence-based program Ohio State University hospital system SnackWise program http://www.snackwise.org/home.cfm Conducted surveys Favorite unhealthy and healthy foods Health status determined by Registered Dietitian Lots of meetings with vending company Developed signage Staggered implementation

13. Need to keep each others missions in mind Meet regularly Maintain communication Increase accountability Acknowledge accomplishments and provide recognition Relationship needs to be two-sided (e.g. can’t always expect things without giving)

15. Michelle M. Burcin Director- Healthy Carolina University of South Carolina 803.777.4752 [email_address] Cynthia Steele Marketing Manager- Sodexo 803.777.6339 [email_address]