Appalachian State University
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Boone
NC
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
[Yes]
Top 8 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Top 8 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Top 8 Allergens
Full Ingredients
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
[Yes]
Top 8 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Top 8 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Top 8 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Specific areas
River Street Cafe and Park Place at the Pond
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
Each self-serve item has individual serving utensils, employees are instructed to not over fill containers, and top 8 allergen foods are grouped together when possible (ex: salad bar).
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
We do provide an order ahead model for student's with documented food allergies through the Office of Access and Equity's Accommodation Process.
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
Additional Information
Rivers Street Cafe, an All Access dining location, has a station named "Savor" that is free of the top 9 allergens and open breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Both of our All Access Dining Halls do not process peanuts or tree nuts in their kitchens.
We have a "Worry Free" allergen cooler in each dining hall with gluten free items that are individually packed with nutrition labels and ingredients so students can self-navigate based on their allergy need.
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]
Who?
Managers
Chefs
Registered dietitian
Hourly staff
Student staff
How often?
At least once a year
Which course(s) are used?
FARECheck Certified course
ServSafe Allergen by National Restaurant Association
What topics are covered?
The ServSafe Allergens online course covers many topics such as identifying allergens, communication with the guest, preventing cross-contact, food labels and more.
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
[Yes]
What training?
FARE RA Training
9. We train our RA's.
Inclusive Resident Life Programs Including Food
Inclusive resident life programs involving food?
[Yes]
10. We have inclusive resident life programs* including food.
*Inclusive resident life programs - Programs in the resident halls often include food. Inclusive resident 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
[Not answered]
How does the school provide accommodations?
Facilitating roommate agreements involving food allergies upon request
Working with students to change roommate assignments if it becomes necessary
Does the housing office process requests?
No, another office on campus processes these requests (please specify)
Office of Access and Equity
Where can students get more information?
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?
No. The Office of Access & Equity: Disability Resources (ODR) is the only authorized office to receive disability documentation and determine eligibility for academic adjustments or accommodations on the basis of disability.
How can students submit an accommodations request?
Students should complete ODR’s “requesting accommodations process”.
Additional Information
- Appalachian State University is committed to providing reasonable food services/meal plan accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are determined individually and are intended to minimize the effects of the impact of specific limitations caused by a disability in order for a qualified individual to have equal access to programs, services and activities.
- Appalachian State University cannot entertain dietary accommodation requests that are based on food preference, the desire to prepare one’s own meals, or perceived food intolerances that cannot be medically verified and rise to the level of a disability. Campus Dining provides a broad selection of high quality, healthy, well prepared foods at our dining concepts, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free items. We can accommodate many individualized dietary needs within the standard meal plans.
- Appalachian Campus Dining has developed numerous online resources for students to help navigate the choices at the dining concepts including information related to food allergies and gluten free options. Upon review of the above resources if an accommodation is still being sought individuals need to complete the Requesting Accommodation procedure.
12. Our disability office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests.
Health Services
What health services are offered?
Fulfill epinephrine prescriptions in our pharmacy
Seasonal allergy shots
We have an allergy clinic on campus
All orders must come from an outside provider.
See what health services we offer >
Emergency Response
Stock, Undesignated Epinephrine Available for Emergency Response
Stock, undesignated epinephrine for emergencies
[Yes]
Where?
Campus emergency responders carry stock, undesignated epinephrine
Additional information
For the fastest treatment time, students who have known food allergies should carry their epinephrine auto injector with them at all times.
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
[No]
Who are the emergency responders?
On-campus emergency responders
City emergency responders
County 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
Disability Staff Contact
Office of Access & Equity: Disability Resources (ODR
828-262-3056