Students Shaping Campus Dining
From running a student run restaurant to advocating for better food policies, our student leaders are the driving force behind Dining Services innovation.
DSAC Student President
Liam Gokey
Liam is a sophomore studying Language and Culture in Dietrich College with a minor in Business Administration. He has been an active participant in DSAC since the beginning of his freshman year. Liam has been a lover of food ever since he could barely see over the bottom of the cheese case at the grocery store. He has a passion for diverse cuisine and wants each diner to feel they can find the right plate for them on campus. Liam is passionate about bringing the best CMU dining experience to each and every table. Contact Liam
DSAC Meetings Fall Semester 2026-2027
- Mon September 21, 2026 from 5:00-6:00pm, Danforth Conference Room
- Mon October 19, 2026 from 5:00-6:00pm, Connan Room
- Mon November 16, 2026 from 5:00-6:00pm, Connan Room
- Mon November 30, 2026 from 5:00-6:00pm, Connan Room
Mission
Our mission is to provide an open dialogue between students and dining services to voice the growth they would like to see and what offerings are important to them.
DSAC Goals
- Provide students with an easy way to share feedback on their campus dining experience
- To take action on the discussions we have and the feedback we get
- Ensure we provide an open, easy, and collaborative space for discussions about CMU dining
Previous Projects
Spring 2024 Meal Plan Subcommittee
In Spring 2024, Director of Dining Joe Beaman tasked the DSAC to analyze the current state of CMU dining and explore potential alternatives to the meal plan structure. A comprehensive report was generated by a subcommittee including student government leaders from Senate, Graduate Student Assembly, and Student Dormitory Council. Read the report DSAC Meal Plan Analysis
Secret Shopper Initiative
Launched in the Fall of 2024, the Secret Shopper Initiative gathers live student reviews of CMU dining locations. DSAC members, serving as "Secret Shoppers," use two meal blocks on campus and then provide feedback on their dining experiences.
Spring 2025 Pulse Survey
To support the 2024-2025 DSAC goal of increasing student feedback opportunities, we piloted a 30-second meal satisfaction survey in Spring 2025. We distributed 100 table tents equipped with QR codes across campus for easy access.
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Dining Services engages students in the RFP process to select new vendors for campus. DSAC members participated in the RFPs for recent additions, such as Scotty's Market, Stack'd, Redhawk, and Defer.
Collaboration with CMU Eats
The DSAC is currently working with CMU Eats to enhance the availability of information for students with dietary restrictions.