GFF College Dining Survey Responses

Earlham School of Religion

Richmond

Indiana

Colleges

Survey Date:

Nov 27, 2024

Survey 1 of 1

Student:

Senior

With:

Celiac Disease

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

D

Surrounding Area:

D

Rationale for Grades Given

Poor track record of labeling correctly

Few options, even fewer places that I trust to have safe kitchens

Details About this Student's Food Restrictions

How many years ago were you diagnosed with food allergies or celiac disease?

5+

If you indicated celiac or gluten intolerance, how sensitive are you to gluten?

Moderate: React sometimes

Add details to help us better understand your food restrictions (e.g. sensitivity level, potential reaction, need for EPI pen)

I have other immune-meditated disease so it can be difficult to know if I've had an exposure or if it's something else

Details About this Student's College Dining Experience

Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected when you decided to attend?

Not at all what I expected

Have you had a reation from eating in your dining hall?

NO

If Yes, describe each incident and how your school responded

Food is often not labeled but in one case was said to be gluten free but wasn't and several students got severely ill. Kitchen response was that they don't have time to ensure students have correctly labeled food. Administrative staff acted defensively and complained that students are mean to them and ungrateful.

Did you register your food restriction with the disabilities office? If yes, describe

No

Are there resources to help with nutritious, safe dining (e.g. dietician)? If yes, describe

Not that I'm aware of. I asked if we could talk to kitchen chef but was never put in contact

If you were in charge of dining, what would you change? Would your school be open to suggestions?

Training of staff, labeling of all allergens at the kitchen that follows the food to it's destination so there is not guesswork and miscommunications.

Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it

Not knowing if things are gluten free or not.

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

Did your food restrictions impact your housing decisions? Any dorm recommendations

Dining Halls:

Any advice for managing dining halls? Favorite dining halls? Any to avoid?

Main dining hall seems generally easier than catered meals on campus. Often very few options though, and many things that could easily be prepared gluten free are not.

Meal Plans:

Describe your meal plans over the year(s). What's mandatory? Any suggestions?

Only ate weekly at the grad school

Dorms:

Any advice for eating in the dorms? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?

La Mexicans is close by and has good gluten free foods. Gf doughnuts at Parlour Donuts.

GFF College Dining Survey Responses

Earlham School of Religion

Richmond

Indiana

Survey Date:

Nov 27, 2024

Survey 1 of 1

Student:

Senior

With:

Celiac Disease

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

D

Surrounding Area:

D

Rationale for Grades Given

Details About this Student's Food Restrictions

How many years ago were you diagnosed with food allergies or celiac disease?

5+

If you indicated celiac or gluten intolerance, how sensitive are you to gluten?

Moderate: React sometimes

Add details to help us better understand your food restrictions (e.g. sensitivity level, potential reaction, need for EPI pen)

I have other immune-meditated disease so it can be difficult to know if I've had an exposure or if it's something else

Details About this Student's College Dining Experience

Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected when you decided to attend?

Not at all what I expected

Have you had a reation from eating in your dining hall?

NO

If Yes, describe each incident and how your school responded

Did you register your food restriction with the disabilities office? If yes, describe

No

Are there resources to help with nutritious, safe dining (e.g. dietician)? If yes, describe

Not that I'm aware of. I asked if we could talk to kitchen chef but was never put in contact

If you were in charge of dining, what would you change? Would your school be open to suggestions?

Training of staff, labeling of all allergens at the kitchen that follows the food to it's destination so there is not guesswork and miscommunications.

Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it

Not knowing if things are gluten free or not.

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

Did your food restrictions impact your housing decisions? Any dorm recommendations

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Dining Halls:

Any advice for managing dining halls? Favorite dining halls? Any to avoid?

Main dining hall seems generally easier than catered meals on campus. Often very few options though, and many things that could easily be prepared gluten free are not.

Meal Plans:

Describe your meal plans over the year(s). What's mandatory? Any suggestions?

Only ate weekly at the grad school

Dorms:

Any advice for eating in the dorms? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?

La Mexicans is close by and has good gluten free foods. Gf doughnuts at Parlour Donuts.

Getting Started:

What should students do before school starts or when they first arrive?

Register with disability services

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

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Other:

Any other advice or comments?

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Meal Plans: