Group 6Dani AndersonAaron DixonCurtis OakleyBenjamin SawickiEmma Sobieraski

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Problem› The sustainability

level of the Chace Wellness Center is not where it should be

› Does not promote a healthy active lifestyle.

Students do not benefit as much as they should through the Chace Athletic Center-Unhealthy snacks in vending machines.

-No available source of protein after workouts

Air quality in the basketball arenas are counterproductive

-Humid air

-No air circulation

Providing healthier snacks in vending machines

Installing a Protein shake/ Juice Bar inside Chace Athletic Center

Installing an Air Purifier within the basketball arenas

Providing youth seminars to local children about becoming sustainable

An organization that was created on the basis of helping create a positive future for higher education by advancing sustainability efforts

Created the STARS Rating program

Bryant University’s STARS Rating: Silver

Competitive Forces› Smoothie Bar Nicks Place› Vending Machines Students & faculty

bringing in their own protein mix/sports drinks

Economic Forces› Air Purifier Costly

Political Forces› Gaining approval by Bryant community

Legal and Regulatory Forces› Building codes

Technological Forces› Vending machine modifications to accept

bulldog bucks Sociocultural Forces

› Preferences based off surveys, what kind of protein/sports drinks will be provided & what snacks will be going in vending machines

Universities all around the globe have begun to focus on sustainability and energy efficiency

Secondary Research› NC State Sustainability Website

Primary Research › Surveys & Interviews

Survey Results› Showed 32% of respondents visit the Chace

center, on average, 4-6 per week, while 41% visited 7+ times

The majority of our feedback comes from our survey

Vending Machines› Only 23% of students used machines 1-3

times/week. Other 77% Never used› Respondents wanted to see sports drinks,

protein bars & shakes, and water available

On campus smoothie bar› Effective, enjoyable and relatively

inexpensive method of improving a sustainable mindset

› Sustainable ingredients, supplements & cups

› 80% of survey respondents would use the smoothie bar

Smoothie Bar Updated & Improved Vending Machines Student Seminar on Nutrition &

Athletics Industrial Air Cleanser & Refresher

Located at the existing snack bar outside of the main gym

Smoothies, Protein Shakes, Seasonal Shakes (“Anti-Cold” shakes)

Additional university profits, work study opportunities +80% approval

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Improve & update options sold by vending machines

Move vending machines to more accessible areas of the center

Allow vending machines to accept Bulldog Bucks as payment

Host an on-campus seminar for local high school students, particularly athletes

Speakers including our campus nutritionist, university athletic trainers, coaches and student athletes

Talk about the importance of proper diets, drinking water and exercise

Permanently installed and integrated with duct work currently in the center

Help control and maintain air quality and temperature in the gyms and main workout floor

+90% approval

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Air Quality in Gyms› Patron surveys, posttest surveys

Vending Machines› Sales increases, posttest surveys

Smoothie Bar› Overall sales, profit ratio, surveys

Student Seminars› Surveys, Average # participants

Product› Sustainability in the Chace Athletic Center

Place› Chace Athletic Center at Bryant University

Price › Maintain a friendly overall cost › Most risky and costly- Air Purifier in the gym

Ask Alumni for donations Michael Fisher ‘67, donated to student center

renovation. Building renamed after him Name basketball court after lead alumni

donor (Duke University- Coach K Court)

› Flyers and Handouts- Cheap Staples- 100-500 Printouts .49 cents/page 200 prints- under $100.00

Promotion › Press Conference- with President Machtley,

Fitness Center Director, Reps from basketball/ volleyball teams

› Radio Show- weekly show for a month, allows students to put in feedback and opinions, coaches and players on show

› Foldables - students always in dining hall

› Flyers- on walls, at sporting events, tangible object for market

Promotion (contd.)› Ads- Bryant Archway, local newspaper and online

news

› Direct Mail- free, easy to notify entire Bryant Community

› Juice Bar Opening- free samples on opening day

› LED Screen on Scores Table- Display during sporting events, hard to miss.

Our recommendations will improve the sustainable mindset and promote a positive, healthy lifestyle among students and staff alike

Thank You!