"Franklin Pierce University has enjoyed a two decade partnership with Sodexo,  a partnership that has been advantages and beneficial to the University. During this time, the quality of the food service and catering has shown constant improvement, while remaining within a cost framework that is sensitive to the University and our customer’s needs. Sodexo has always been willing to provide expert and material support to help us collectively improve service to students and visitors to the campus. During the summer months, Franklin Pierce University opens its residence hall doors to groups participating in seminars, youth camps, sports programs and business organizations sponsored by the University. Conference Services provides custom packages of housing, recreational and dining to groups of 10 to 500 and also offers individual housing options. Last year, the University made a decision to outsource our Conference Services operation.  We believed that conferencing can contribute more effectively to meet our financial goals but also recognized that it is not a core function of the University, an area lacking in sufficient expertise. As such, we turned to our partners at Sodexo to assume this responsibility. Immediately, we saw the virtue of this decision: They hired on site staff capable of delivering the service for meeting our goals; developed efficiencies that we had long overlooked; and expanded marketing efforts to drive business to the University.  Furthermore, they have transitioned in a manner that is collegial and sensitive to our complex culture.

It takes huge effort to organize and operate auxiliary programs at the University, such as those we have available to us. There is a need to continue to expand and develop these opportunities, but how wonderful that we have professionals of this caliber and wisdom in Sodexo to guide us.

These are exciting times at the University, and we can move forward with greater confidence with our trusted partner, Sodexo. With great anticipation and optimism, I look forward to seeing what Sodexo can bring to our future.”

Jim Earle, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
Franklin Pierce University