University of New Mexico contract added to database

One of the Stir it Up projects that I’m most excited about is our database of food service contracts.  Students deserve the right to view their university’s food service contract.  With contracts posted online for the public to see, more students will have quick access to important contractual information.  

Today, thanks to the efforts of Mike Butler of the UNM Fair Trade Initiative, I've added the University of New Mexico food service contract to the database.  The University of New Mexico’s contract with Chartwells began this school-year after a successful student campaign to find a new contractor.  Mike and others on campus are now making sure that they hold Chartwells accountable to the UNM students.   One of their first steps in doing so was to learn more about Chartwells' contract with UNM.  We’ll have more from the UNM student campaign in the coming weeks. 

If you are interested in obtaining your University's food service contract, this guide should help you get started.  

UPDATE (4/20/09):  Florida State University contract with ARAMARK added.

UPDATE (4/21/09:  Western Illinois University contract with Sodexo added.

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