What advice would you give to a high school senior with celiac disease who is thinking of applying to your school?
Mr. Fogerty: We would work with the student to insure safe and nutritional choices in our dining hall.Ms Dahlgren: Meet with your food service manager and explain your allergy! A special menu can be put together, or items can be pointed out that would work for a balanced diet. Ask the University for the number of the Registered Dietitian... The dietitian would be a great resource. [Gluten-free students] are not alone -- food allergies are seen more often. We deal with food allergy-related issues every week. DO NOT be afraid to speak up to get safe (allergen-free) food that you can enjoy!
What special accommodations would your school’s dining services be able to make to feed a student with celiac disease or food allergies?
Mr. Fogerty: [We would] meet with the student to work out a nutritional plan (a registered dietitian would be involved), include our staff on education and preparation needs of the student, supply menus and ingredient lists of foods, prepare individual items if needed, [and] identify items that are gluten free with signs.Ms Dahlgren: Accommodations could range from special meals in sealed containers...to bringing the student back into the kitchen to check labels.
Are students allowed to have cooking appliances in the freshman dorms (such as microwaves, hotplates, toaster ovens, etc.)?
Yes, microwaves.What special resources, if any, are available at your school for students with special dietary requirements?
Experts in food allergies, Food Science, and Human Nutrition departments here on campus.Helpful food service staff that will go the extra mile to help the student.
Nutrybites -- nutrition information on most items in the dorm food service.
