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Dining Services
Made-to-order items
Made-to-order items
[Yes, for all stations]
How are ingredients available?
Table: Ingredient Info Availability
Top 9 allergens, online database
[No]
Full ingredients, online database
[No]
Top 9 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
 
Top 9 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
 
Top 9 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Specific areas

They all have ingredients available to them by request.

Additional Information

Full ingredient lists are available on request. Skidmore commits to label all top allergens that may appear in any dish, including peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, eggs, gluten, and dairy. Skidmore also labels whether a dish is Vegetarian or Vegan.

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 9 allergens, online database
[No]
Full ingredients, online database
[No]
Top 9 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Top 9 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
 
Top 9 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Specific areas

All of them have them are available by request.

Additional Information

We encourage students to ask the chefs in each station about ingredients in dishes. We will always customize a dish for someone if there is a ingredient in there that they do not wish.

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
[Yes, in all stations]
3. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in made-to-order areas.
Self-Serve Areas
Self-Serve Areas
[Yes, in all areas]
Additional Information

We have a program where we change out all utensils in the Dining Hall every 90 minutes with a new color to help prevent cross contamination.

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

Students with severe allergies must meet with a member of the Dining Services Management Team and a Culinary Professional to assist them with their allergies. Meetings are available with our Executive Chef, Production Manager, or Kitchen Manager to discuss their allergies and show them around the Dining Hall. Note: It is preferred that we learn about these severe allergies prior to starting at Skidmore.

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?
[Yes]
What is the station free from?
Peanut
Tree nut
Fish
Shellfish
Eggs
Wheat
Soy
Milk
Gluten
Additional Information

The Minus 9 station in Murray-Aikins Dining Hall prepares meals WITHOUT the use of the 9 major allergens (Sesame, Fish, Peanuts, Egg, Soy, Milk/Dairy, Shellfish, Gluten & Nuts).

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?
[Yes, all staff]
How often?
At least once a year
Which course(s) are used?
AllerTrain courses by MenuTrinfo
We developed our own food allergy training.
What topics are covered?

Cross contamination, flu season, how to assist a customer with allergies and the importance of notifying a Manager is someone is sensitive to food.

Additional information

We have all of our employees take and pass the NYS Serv Safe Certification within one year of service, to ensure they are well equipped to deal with all of the current policies and procedures.

7. We train dining services staff members.
Registered Dietitian on Staff?
Do you have a registered dietitian on staff?
[No]
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
[Yes]
What training?
FARE RA Training
9. We train our RA's.
Inclusive Residence Life Programs Including Food
Inclusive residence life programs involving food?
[Yes]
How can students access safe foods for residence life programs?

By contacting Dining Services

Additional information

We will work to accommodate any allergy or special diet.

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
 
How does the school provide accommodations?
Trying to match students with food allergies for room assignments upon request
Facilitating roommate agreements involving food allergies upon request
Working with students to change roommate assignments if it becomes necessary
Each case is handled separately
Does the housing office process requests?
Yes
Where can students get more information?
Residential Life
518-580-5765
reslife@skidmore.edu
https://www.skidmore.edu/reslife/
Additional information

Housing accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis, taking the student's medically documented need and prevailing standards for reasonable accommodations into consideration. Accommodation Request Forms can be found at https://www.skidmore.edu/accessibility/services/housing-accommodations.php

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]
Other departments a student should contact?

Health Services: Patty Bosen: pbosen@skidmore.edu

Additional Information

Instructions for applying for accommodations with Skidmore's Disability and Accessibility Services are listed at https://www.skidmore.edu/accessibility/services/index.php 

12. Our disability office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests.
Health Services
What health services are offered?
Seasonal allergy shots
epinephrine is available on campus
See what health services we offer >
Emergency Response
Stock, Undesignated Epinephrine Available for Emergency Response
Stock, undesignated epinephrine for emergencies
[Yes]
Where?
Healthcare facilities
Campus safety
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
[Some]
Who are the emergency responders?
On-campus emergency responders
City emergency responders
14. Our campus emergency responders carry epinephrine.
Emergency Response Policy
What does the policy allow for?
Designated, trained staff to help administer a student’s epinephrine or stock, undesignated epinephrine in an emergency
Staff is trained to recognize anaphylaxis and call emergency responders
On-campus emergency responders carry epinephrine for use in an emergency
See what our emergency response policy allows for >
Contact Info
Dining Services Staff Contact
fs-staff-list@skidmore.edu
518-580-5850
https://www.skidmore.edu/diningservice/nutrition/allergies.php
Disability Staff Contact
Margaret Hegener
518-580-8150
mhegener@skidmore.edu
http://www.skidmore.edu
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