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...students. We’ve often bemoaned the unpalatable provisions provided by Harvard University Dining Services (HUDS); and we’re generally suspect of steps taken (and advertised) with the pretense of ameliorating the unfortunate food situation. But, after the release of HUDS’ Resident Dining Satisfaction Survey results last week, it appeared as though there was reason to celebrate. Affirming a general increase in overall student satisfaction—the third semester of marginal improvement in a row—the survey would suggest that students are happier with House dining this year. Students’ overall...
...best, surveys are imprecise guides for estimating opinions, and we see numerous factors which may have inflated student responses, providing HUDS with an inaccurate assessment. First, we see a strong likelihood of sample bias. The survey, which was conducted online in mid-October, received its highest response rate from Quincy House, with 59.8 percent of student residents participating. And, while Quincy residents should certainly be applauded for their high voter turnout, there’s good reason to believe it wasn’t Quincy’s delectable victuals that inspired such survey enthusiasm. More likely, the House?...
...generally in favor of spicing up menus with seasonal snacks, the over-promotion of seasonal menus and themes seems stale in the face of continued cutbacks. After the barrage of HUDS’ public relations binge, it seems natural that many busy students might have been able to temper survey scores...
...fair, it is encouraging that in response to survey results, HUDS vowed to implement immediate changes to upcoming menu plans, attempting to track—and heed—student preferences. With popcorn chicken, parmesan chicken and turkey dinner topping the list of student favorites, HUDS has decided that these dishes will be rotated throughout the three school-year seasons...
...people didn’t would be the most awkward situation ever. Harvard is already rich with ways of showcasing wealth on campus—Final Clubs, HSA laundry service, Adams House—and we don’t need one more. When I said in your survey that I didn’t agree with this service being offered, I meant it. I hate to ruin your sample bias with this comment. But hey, you woke...