The Campus Advantage
for College & University Dining, Retail, and Student Experience The competition for students is fierce – and it is only going to increase in the coming years. The student experience, driven in large part by dining, retail, campus life, and overall campus environment, plays a critical role in a student’s decision to attend a school (or not). You need an independent voice in your corner – a partner who can cut through the noise, bring an industry wide view, and help you deliver excellence for your students. 4xi gives you access to experienced operators, marketers, and trainers who have led programs on both sides of the contract. We help you get the most from your partnership - and prepare for the future of student experience.
WHAT WE HEAR FROM CAMPUS LEADERS
87% 1 | THE CAMPUS ADVANTAGE
of students see on-campus dining as the primary way to connect and build community
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Our dining program is “fine” but there are gaps in the overall experience.
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We need more than the standard corporate training and development to take our team to the next level.
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It is hard to know if we are getting the best of what our supplier offers, or the standard playbook.
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We need an independent read on our student experience, dining program, and student sentiment.
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Student expectations keep rising - and we need an advantage to keep us competitive into the future.
Tony Johnson
John Kandemir
Managing Partner, Co-Founder & CXO
CMO in Residence
TonyJohnson@4xiconsulting.com 4xi Global Consulting
JohnKandemir@4xiconsulting.com 4xi Global Consulting
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OUR HIGHER EDUCATION OFFER: FIVE PILLARS
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WHY 4XI?
Onsite Operational Assessment
Structured observational assessment of your contracted operations with an independent report and prioritized roadmap. Full culinary and kitchen review, including food safety. Residential, Retail, Catering and Athletics Assessment. Speed of service, food quality, and hospitality + customer service review.
Hospitality Excellence Campus-Wide
Onsite, live hospitality and leadership training - across dining and beyond. Designed to boost staff retention, customer service, and student experience. Playbooks, job aids, and pocket cards. CX strategic planning, value proposition, and creation of full hospitality program.
Voice of Student Programs
Independent focus groups, student advisory councils, satisfaction surveys, and Voiceof-Customer research - the unfiltered read on how students actually experience the program, captured, analyzed, and translated into action for you and your suppliers.
Partnership Optimization Program (POP)
Customized, onsite workshops to align you and your contractor on mission, vision, governance, and communication. Facilitated Partnership Summit and living Partnership Charter become the North Star of the relationship - driving mutual accountability, better outcomes, and long-term success.
RFP Development & Contract Support
End-to-end support when it is time to renew or test the market: RFP design, vendor evaluation, transition management, and independent negotiation counsel. We help you find the best options for your campus and your students.
SAMPLE CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT
DAY 1-7
DAY 8-14
DAY 15-21
DAY 22-30
ONGOING
Discovery, document review (contract, KPIs, satisfaction data), stakeholder interview list, on-site visit confirmed.
On-site observation across meal periods, retail, residential, and catering. Interviews with university leadership, contractor team, and student focus groups.
Scorecard analysis, gap identification, quickwin and strategicroadmap. Action plan development, complete with accountability measures.
Onsite hospitality and leadership training. Accountability calls commence.
Support with the highestpriority workstreams - typically ongoing training, POP facilitation, or RFP preparation.
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Practitioner Credibility Multi-unit hospitality, client, and Executive Management experience. We have led programs on both sides of the contract.
Student Focus Our lens is focused on the full student experience, building retention, and creating community on campus – with dining and beyond.
Independent POV We bring a broad perspective informed by our experience on campuses of all sizes around the country. We can improve performance by challenging the status quo and promoting innovation.
Ready for an independent read on your student experience? Start with a Campus Assessment to see how your program is really performing through the students’ eyes.
START YOUR ASSESSMENT