Ursinus College

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Dining Services
Made-to-order items
Made-to-order items
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How are ingredients available?
Table: Ingredient Info Availability
Top 8 allergens, online database
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Full ingredients, online database
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Top 8 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
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Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
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Top 8 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
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Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
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Top 8 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Specific areas

Nutrition information is available through our dining website and Everyday app by Sodexo has ingredient lists for menu offerings additionally.  Students are encouraged to request ingredient information in the resident dining hall.

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
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How are ingredients available?
Table: Ingredient Info Availability
Top 8 allergens, online database
[Not answered]
Full ingredients, online database
[Not answered]
Top 8 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
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Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
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Top 8 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
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Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
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Top 8 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Specific areas

Ingredient information is available for most menu offerings through the Everyday app.  Students are encouraged to request ingredient information in the resident dining hall.

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
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Specific areas

"Simple Servings staff members are carefully trained to avoid cross-contact with food allergens. 

While our dining facility is not allergen free, Simple Servings utilizes separate equipment, storage areas, utensils, and preparation areas to minimize the chances of gluten and allergens in our Simple Servings foods."

3. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in made-to-order areas.
Self-Serve Areas
Self-Serve Areas
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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?
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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?
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What is the station free from?
Peanut
Tree nut
Shellfish
Eggs
Wheat
Soy
Milk
Gluten
Sesame. Simple Servings station
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?
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Who?
Managers
Chefs
Registered dietitian
Hourly staff
Student staff
How often?
At least once a year
upon hire and at least once per year
Which course(s) are used?
AllerTrain courses by MenuTrinfo
Food Allergy 101 for Simply 3
What topics are covered?

All managers, chefs, supervisors, registered dietitians and those working with Simple Servings station are required to hold the AllerTrain certificate.  Food Allergy 101 for Simple Servings is required for all staff on hire and at least annually.  Ongoing food allergy training is provided weekly to frontline staff meetings.  Specific receiver training for food allergy management is required.

7. We train dining services staff members.
Registered Dietitian on Staff?
Do you have a registered dietitian on staff?
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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
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9. We train our RA's.
Inclusive Resident Life Programs Including Food
Inclusive resident life programs involving food?
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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
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Does the housing office process requests?
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Where can students get more information?
Additional information

"we have a 4-year residency requirement mandating all full-time students live on campus and participate in a college meal plan."

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]
How can students submit an accommodations request?

"if you require a meal plan modification due to a medical need, such as food allergies, Celiac disease, etc. please contact Dolly Singley, Director of Disabilities Services"

12. Our disability office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests.
Emergency Response
Stock, Undesignated Epinephrine Available for Emergency Response
Stock, undesignated epinephrine for emergencies
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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
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14. Our campus emergency responders carry epinephrine.
Contact Info
Dining Services Staff Contact
Disability Staff Contact
Last updated on:
May 23, 2023
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