Senate requests return of food court meal plans

SGA Senate passed a resolution Thursday recommending that Bama Dining consider putting meal plans back into the Ferguson Center food court.

Corderrol Harris, a senior majoring in communications studies and an author of the resolution, said he thinks it would beneficial because it would be an easier option for a lot of students.

“I believe it was a great asset to make it have meal plans,” Harris said. “All the other dining halls you have to go inside and eat buffet style. Some students don’t want to do that. With the food court you can go in and get out.”

Harris said Bama Dining said meal plans were offered at the Ferguson Center food court for a trial period, and when Lakeside Diner opened, they figured there were enough places on campus offering meal plans.

“As a freshman, meal plans are required,” said Jellisa Axson, a freshman majoring in political science and a member of the First Year Council. “I would rather use them at the food court if I had the option. Plus, Dining Dollars go by quick.”

This resolution is not definite, but rather a recommendation for Bama Dining to consider, Harris said.

A meal plan at the food court covered an entrée, side and drink at any of the UA dining venues not including Chik-fil-a, Burger King and Blimpie.

“This would be really beneficial for students to have and to use,” Axson said.

If students have any comments, concerns or interest in the resolution they can contact the SGA Office.

Other items passed during the Senate meeting included a resolution to have informational computers installed in the lobbies of all residence halls in order for students without computers to not have to go to a library when they need to use a computer. It also included a resolution to have the University provide the student body with a location to watch the SEC Championship, game since many students may not be able to attend.