Great use of color (to draw you in – loud – eye-catching – stand out - inviting)
Quotes on the new floor are awesome and student-centered
Marquee was awesome
Newsticker on large clock wall (inside of facility)
Multiple ATM options
Food options
Physically beautiful and good use of color
The supermarket, the chairs/furniture, and lounge were all very nice
Much better choices, quality, staff in the food service areas – and they manage this at the University Centers level
Very attractive exterior “parks” and spaces
Nice information about the Price Center renovation on the wall (with a model display)
Great use of natural light
Food Services has local vendors in their union – a great connection to the San Diego community
Great furniture (flexible, moveable)
The Loft space was very innovative and student savvy
Second Ballroom
Multiple ATMs increase student/community access
Food Court options are diverse.
More food options that we have now – and six more scheduled to open (Thai, Japanese, Mexican, good grab and go) – we need to have a significant change in this area at UH
Very high tech – including office space
Student Affairs funded night club in the works
Food Service staff appeared to care about users
No AV equipment charges to student organizations – just personnel expenses
Self Contracted Food Services creates more competition and reduces a “monopoly”
Union handles all leases
Computer Lab – Development space
Study carrels
Great food options – diversity options
School spirit in several locations
Commuter Services space (including kitchenette, study rooms, “bar” area)
Nice use of decks and patios
Dance rehearsal space
Food service customer service…... J
Private study group space
SGA Meeting room space – with balcony
The courtyard creates a sense of community
Nice computer lab
Open computers to public
All leases generate income for the Center (utilities, CAM, and/or commissions)
Specifically, food service commissions generate 30% of the operating budget – keeping student fees for the University Centers low
Great Loading Dock
One-Stop area – bridges the University Center and Campus Life offices (rules, policies, advising, all forms)
WOW – students in the plaza area seemed to be very pleased with this space. Students were eating, laughing, and studying. This is an atmosphere I would love to see in the UC (North Patio, patio in front of the UC off dining or new location) and the UC Satellite.
Many entrances
Nice recycling program
Comparisons with UH and Concepts for UH
Center Courtyard area
Underground Loading Dock – Great Idea!!
I could imagine our facility being able to transform with an addition such as the one here at UCSD.
Second Ballroom
Impressive lighting, size, and dining flow.
UCSD is very unique
The size of the Union is ideal – as well as the floor dedicated to student organizations
Marquee – Marquee – Marquee!!!
Courtyard is awesome
The pocket guide from the University Centers in our packet was awesome
Grocery store – but not sure if UH needs one – or could support one financially – certainly should not allow the current food service provider to screw this option up as well
Self contracted food service really has a positive impact on the community and increases responsiveness – we have two middle people/groups (UHDS and AFBS)
The seating area (courtyard) was the best feature of the trip!
Very well-manicured and landscaped areas
Great addition which matches the old facility
“East” and “West” was a neat idea
Artwork and quotes on the floor would be a nice addition
