Student Advisory Panel
Student Advisory Panel
The Student Advisory Panel (SAP) is a team of students who advocate for their fellow students and serve as their voice to the senior leaders within GW Dining. They work hard to gather student opinions and ideas for future advancements and initiatives, teaming up directly with members of GW Dining to bring these dreams to fruition. Anyone interested is encouraged to join the monthly meetings when available.
- Our Mission Statement
The Student Advisory Panel collaborates closely with GW Dining Services to drive meaningful change and create the ideal dining experience for all students. Our intent is to give students an active voice in growing GW Dining to fit the needs of an ever-changing student population. We are committed to promoting food safety and sustainable practices that benefit both our community and the environment. Together with GW Dining, we strive to foster a healthy, sustainable, and dynamic dining environment that reflects the values and aspirations of our student body.
- Meetings
The Student Advisory Panel meets once per month. All students are welcome to attend and participate in the meeting's feedback and input discussion to voice concerns and opinions regarding GW Dining. Students looking to formally sit on the panel should fill out the application below and submit to [email protected].
Location
District House B206 Meeting Room
Fall 2024 Meeting Dates
- Friday, September 20; 12 - 1 pm
- Friday, October 18; 12 - 1 pm
- Friday, November 15; 12 - 1 pm
- Previous Initiatives
OZZI Reusable Containers
As an initiative spearheaded by the GW Dining Student Advisory Panel, we are revamping our to-go box program to feature reusable OZZI containers at all three of our all-you-care-to-eat dining halls, in addition to the fully compostable containers that are already being used at all retail locations.
Students will be able to pick up these reusable containers from the dining hall of their choice, pay a $5 deposit, and simply fill the container with food. Then when they are finished, they can bring the container back to the designated collection machines at each dining hall and get the $5 charge refunded back to their card.
Market Basket Studies
Advisory Panel members volunteered their time to acquire identical baskets from an on-campus market and a Foggy Bottom business of their choice. They then compared the prices for each item in their basket to assess the market value of GW Dining product offerings and presented their findings to the Student Advisory Panel.
Plate Waste Poster
GW Dining organized a research study of plate waste in the all-you-can-eat dining halls during the Fall 2023 semester. We then hosted a digital art competition to promote awareness of plate waste in the dining halls. To enter, student artists were tasked with creating an engaging design that showcased the sustainability data collected during the research study. The winning artwork was then selected by our Student Advisory Panel members and made into posters and digital displays that can be found in all on-campus dining spaces.
- Panel Members
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Andrew Levin
Andrew is a third-year student majoring in Political Science & International Affairs and minoring in Geography. He represents the GW Residence Hall Association, in which he serves as the Director of Hall Development. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Andrew is a big fan of Skyline Chili and recommends that you try it if you are ever in town. In his (nonexistent) free time, Andrew likes to explore DC and try new restaurants.
Lexi Romanowsky
Lexi is a third-year student studying Communication, Food Leadership, and Psychology. To Lexi, food has incredible power to connect people with one another and the planet. As a Student Advisory Panel representative, she advocates for sustainability, strives to improve food sourcing and ingredient quality, and believes that student health and wellbeing should be at the center of all Panel decision making. In her free time, Lexi also loves to hike and cook with friends and family.
Henry Scriven-Young
Henry is a third-year student studying Political Communication and minoring in Chinese. This is his second year as a member of the Panel. As a member, he is focusing on sustainability and gathering student feedback from all across campus. Henry was also part of the Fall ‘23 Compost Study, in which he volunteered at Shenkman Dining Hall collecting and measuring compostable food waste. Henry believes that food brings communities together in ways that words and events simply cannot. As a foodie, Henry is looking forward to aiding GW Dining as they work to bring great food to the students of GW.
Lilly Shaw
Lilly is a second-year student studying International Business with a Music minor. Lilly believes that everyone deserves to have a safe and enjoyable dining experience. She is passionate about increasing accessibility on campus and represents Chronic Health Advocates oin the Student Advisory Panel. Understanding the obstacles students with chronic health conditions or disabilities can face around food sensitivity, allergies, and restrictions, she aspires to make the GW Dining experience accessible to all students.
We want to hear from you!
Contact the GW Dining Team with questions or feedback about your dining experience.