Toiletries in a Flash Max, PJ, Colleen, Garrett, Adrienne, Brady, Brian, Shannon, Spencer, Sydney, Rachel, Kasey
Overview Idea Cost Locations Survey Implementation Benefit
Toiletry Dispensers Our big idea is adding convenient toiletry dispensers around campus that are in constant operation for those who need it.
Why Is This Important? It addresses needs and issues across multiple markets for ultimate student convenience, including illness, hygiene
How Will These Be Maintained? Opportunity for more student jobs
Machine Cost Cost: $417 (Plastic) $534 (Steel) Products: 9 Feature: Battery operated
Potential Products
Toiletries Personal Hygiene Medicine
Product cost Bulk Tampons: $60-$70 a Box Durex Condoms: $106 for 192 Condoms
Are there existing locations? Ladies Restroom in Kent Hall Rec Center
Survey Results
Student Response “Although I personally do not carry change to use for one of these machines I would definitely envision myself starting to carry change if I encounter a situation where I am in need of some of these items and do not have the change with me to use. Overall I see this being a good idea and beneficial to many (mostly the ladies) around campus.�
Gender
Year
Commuter
Would you use them?
Not all around campus?
Location
How often do you carry coins?
Carrying Change
Potential Prices
Off-Brand
Desired Products
Additional Product Suggestions Wipes (Antibacterial, Feminine) Cough Drops Mouthwash Toothpaste
Implementation
Phase 1: Rockwell Music & Speech Eastway Center Tri-Towers Rotunda Prentice CUE Student Center Library Rec Center Schwartz Center
Phase 2: If the first 10 dispensers are successful‌ Increase number on campus!
Defining Success The machines are selling an amount of products where there is visible benefit to the Kent State community
Who we contacted Michael Bruder: University Architect Kevin Mowers: Residence Services Jeffery Mori: University Facilities Management
Beneficial to Our University The Kent State of the University Address identified “Health and Wellness� as one of the most important principles: Kent State University wants to be a community that promotes wellbeing
Conclusion Toiletry vending machines, while taking a bit of work and communication to install, would improve campus for students and visitors alike!
Questions?