GAITHERSBURG, Md., Sept. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- Recognizing that 40 percent of students rank living
accommodations as an important selection factor in choosing a
college, Sodexo, the world leader in Quality of Life Services,
today announced the global launch of Student Living by Sodexo, a
suite of services addressing critical issues related to student
recruitment and retention on college and university campuses. The
new student housing offer, which is currently deployed in the UK
and Canada, formally launches in
the U.S. today.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in
fall 2016, some 20.5 million students are expected to attend
American colleges and universities, constituting an increase of
about 5.2 million since fall 2000. Leaving the familiarity of home
and transitioning to campus life can be a challenging adjustment
for students. Satisfaction with housing accommodations
significantly impacts student retention, with nearly one-third of
students dropping out of college or transferring to another
institution after their first year.
"Social connectivity and physical environment are key
factors in making housing decisions for 47 percent of our students
who say connections to students and campus services is critical,"
said Paul Anstey, CEO, Sodexo
Universities in UK & Ireland,
Nordics & Benelux Regions. "Student Living looks at the entire
student journey from pre-arrival through graduation, delivering a
suite of services that enhance student performance on campus while
also attending to key business concerns for college and university
administration."
Sodexo's dynamic approach to fulfilling a reimagined university
lifestyle delivers a myriad of benefits for the entire campus
community to include:
- Higher occupancy rate
- Enhanced student satisfaction and well-being
- Increases sense of student safety
- Improved retention rates
- Efficient, streamlined management of student life services
- Improved academic performance
- Consistent revenue stream
Globally, Sodexo partners with nearly 1,600 colleges and
universities providing integrated facilities management and food
service operations. Its new student housing offer allows Sodexo to
provide unparalleled ability to work collaboratively with
University Life, Student Affairs and Housing departments. Included
among the more than 70 services are:
- Leasing and allocation
- HVAC
- Building Operations and Management
- Concierge
- Transportation and bike rental
- End of semester storage
- Bookstores
- Fitness centers
- Retail dining, cafes and national food brands, resident
dining
- Loyalty programs
- Roommate matching
- Rooming essentials
- Diversity awareness
- Safety and Security
Sodexo delivers more than 100 services across North America that enhance organizational
performance, contribute to local communities and improve quality of
life. The Fortune Global 500 company is a leader in delivering
sustainable, integrated facilities management and foodservice
operations.
Learn more about Sodexo at its corporate blog, Sodexo
Insights.
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