Pepperdine University
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Malibu
CA
Dining Services
Made-to-order items
Made-to-order items
[Yes, for all stations]
How are ingredients available?
Table: Ingredient Info Availability
Top 8 allergens, online database
[Yes]
Full ingredients, online database
[No]
Top 8 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[Not answered]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Top 8 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Not answered]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Not answered]
Top 8 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Additional Information
Ingredient information about the top 8 allergens can be found on the Bite by Sodexo Mobile app
1. We provide access to ingredient information for made-to-order* items.
*Made-to-order - Meals that are prepared on request and to your specification in the dining hall. Examples include a sandwich station, omelet station, burrito station, etc.
Self-Serve Items
Self-Serve Items
[Yes, for all stations]
How are ingredients available?
Table: Ingredient Info Availability
Top 8 allergens, online database
[Yes]
Full ingredients, online database
[No]
Top 8 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[Not answered]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
[Not answered]
Top 8 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Not answered]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Not answered]
Top 8 Allergens
Full Ingredients
2. We provide access to ingredient information for self-serve* items.
*Self-serve - Meals that are served buffet-style in a dining hall. These are typically high risk for cross-contact and are best avoided by diners with food allergies.
Made-To-Order Areas
Made-to-order areas
[Not answered]
Additional information
"Please do take note that our gluten-free options are prepared in a kitchen containing gluten ingredients, although we do take care to avoid cross-contamination. "
3. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in made-to-order areas.
Self-Serve Areas
Self-Serve Areas
[Not answered]
4. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in self-serve areas.
Pre-Order Meals
Do students have access to pre-order meals free from their allergens?
[Yes]
Additional information
Accomodations are by student and depending on the type of allergy.
5. We have pre-order meals* available.
*Pre-order meals - Custom meals that can be ordered in advance by a diner so they are ready for pick up at a specific time. Typically these can be ordered online or by phone/text.
Allergy-Friendly Station
Do students have access to an allergy-friendly station(s) that is free from specific allergens?
[No]
6. We have an allergy-friendly station*.
*Allergy-friendly station - A food station where specific ingredients are banned, typically including many or all items in the Top 8 allergens and gluten.
Dining Services Staff Member Trained?
Dining services staff trained?
[Not answered]
7. We train dining services staff members.
Registered Dietitian on Staff?
Do you have a registered dietitian on staff?
[Yes]
8. We have a registered dietitian* on staff.
*Registered dietitian - Registered dietitians are food and nutrition experts who are often tasked with helping students with food allergies navigate the dining halls.
Campus Life & Disabilities
RAs Trained
RA’s trained
[Not answered]
9. We train our RA's.
Inclusive Residence Life Programs Including Food
Inclusive residence life programs involving food?
[Not answered]
10. We have inclusive residence life programs* including food.
*Inclusive residence life programs - Programs in the resident halls often include food. Inclusive residence life programs will offer students with food allergies the opportunity to request safe food alternatives for events they attend in the dorms.
Accommodations for Roommate Assignments
ROLLUP - Accommodations for roommate assignments
[Yes]
Does the housing office process requests?
No, another office on campus processes these requests (please specify)
The Office of Student Accessibility
Where can students get more information?
Additional information
"Should you feel you need a single room accommodation or request to be exempt from the on-campus housing requirement, please follow these processes: Single Room Accommodation and Residency Exemption."
11. We offer accommodations for roommate assignments.
*Every accommodation request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. A housing accommodation cannot be guaranteed prior to an individual evaluation.
Disability Services Office Processes Food Allergy and Celiac Disease Accommodation Requests
Disability services office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests
[Yes]
Additional Information
"OSA works closely with the Student Health Center and Sodexo, the Pepperdine Malibu food services vendor, to create access for students with food allergies. We encourage you to contact the following offices at the same time you are registering your allergies with OSA:
- The Student Health Center dietician can help you meet your nutritional needs on campus. For a consultation, please call 310.506.4316, option 3, to schedule an appointment.
- To explore how Sodexo supports students with food allergies, please contact Hayden Thrasher, Regional Registered Dietitian for Sodexo. Hayden.Thrasher@sodexo.com or (509)-490-2763
Note that not all residences on the Malibu campus are equipped with kitchens. OSA and Housing and Residence Life may provide access to a kitchen for students to support personal food preparation as necessary."
12. Our disability office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests.
Health Services
What health services are offered?
Seasonal allergy shots
"Student Health Center: Malibu Campus students must use the resources of the Student Health Center (SHC) first where treatment will be administered
or referral issued. Expenses incurred for medical treatment rendered outside of the SHC for which no prior approval or referral is obtained is excluded
from coverage.
The following is a list of benefits that are covered at the SHC only. If you receive these services out of the SHC, they will NOT be covered by your student
insurance plan:
• Travel Physical - paid at 100% of Reasonable Charge up to 2 visits maximum per Policy Year
• Allergy Injections (Antigen not provided) - paid at 100% of Reasonable Charge"
or referral issued. Expenses incurred for medical treatment rendered outside of the SHC for which no prior approval or referral is obtained is excluded
from coverage.
The following is a list of benefits that are covered at the SHC only. If you receive these services out of the SHC, they will NOT be covered by your student
insurance plan:
• Travel Physical - paid at 100% of Reasonable Charge up to 2 visits maximum per Policy Year
• Allergy Injections (Antigen not provided) - paid at 100% of Reasonable Charge"
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Emergency Response
Stock, Undesignated Epinephrine Available for Emergency Response
Stock, undesignated epinephrine for emergencies
[Not answered]
13. We have stock, undesignated epinephrine* available for emergency response.
*Stock, undesignated epinephrine - Epinephrine that is prescribed to a college or university rather than to a particular student. This epinephrine is kept on hand to use for any student that experiences anaphylaxis.
Campus Emergency Responders Carry Epinephrine
Campus emergency responders carry epinephrine
[Not answered]
14. Our campus emergency responders carry epinephrine.
Contact Info
Dining Services Staff Contact
Hayden Thrasher
(509)-490-2763
Disability Staff Contact
Office of Student Accessibility
310.506.6500