WHEREAS pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §59–125–1, et. seq., the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University is created and established as a body corporate for the purpose of effectuating the educational mission of Winthrop University.
WHEREAS pursuant to Winthrop Board of Trustees Bylaws art. IV, the Board of Trustees is responsible and empowered to set student meal plan rates.
WHEREAS, certain block meal plan configurations are being adjusted to ensure they offer better value compared to walk-in door rates, as our block plans have remained unchanged for several years and recent evaluations have revealed disparities in value;
WHEREAS, the University has determined that a 5% increase in the rates for all meal plans is necessary to absorb the increasing costs of food services, which the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports have risen with an unadjusted Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 4.5% for “Food Away from Home” for the 12-month period ending February 2024;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approves the proposed configuration and rate changes for student meal plans at Winthrop University for the academic year 2024-2025 as follows:
Current Meal Proposed Meal Who is Eligible? Current
Proposed Prices
Plans Plans
All Access + $100 Same All Students
$2,204 $2,314
+ 80 ME
All Access Plus + Same All Students
$2,310 $2,426
$200 CC + 80 EM
Courtyard Flex Same Courtyard Residents
$1,476 $1,550
only
Block 75 + $500 CC Same Residents in Walk to $1,129
$1,185
Campus Apartments
Block 200 + $200 Same So/Jr/Sr Residents $2,144 $2,251
Block 100 + $600 Block 125 Jr/Sr Residents
$1,854 $1,947
+ $640
Block 50 + $275 Block 55 + $275 Commuters $814 $855
Blcok 25 + 185 Block 30 + $169 Commuters $464 $487
Block 10 + $100 Block 10 + $120 Commuters $224 $235
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these changes prioritize value for students, keep pricing competitive, and support the University's commitment to providing quality dining services while addressing the financial realities of rising food service costs.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary to the Board of Trustees shall certify that the Winthrop University Board of Trustees approved this resolution on the 27th of June 2024 in a regular meeting scheduled by the Winthrop University Board of Trustees. Such resolution shall be maintained and publicly posted by the Secretary of the Board in a time and manner as required by law.
