Resources for Students

Chartwells Dining Services offers a variety of options related to dietary needs and interests. Standard food selections are offered that meet the needs of students seeking vegetarian, vegan, or gluten free diets (to name just a few). During the academic year, students may speak with any of the Chartwells Management Team to discuss these options and/or refer to the Chartwells Website to identify nutritional content:

You can find link to weekly menus and the Chartwells Nutrition page here - https://www.evansville.edu/residencelife/dining/dietaryServices.cfm

At any point in the semester students can schedule an informal dietary consultation with a member of the Chartwells management or chef staff. This consultation can address questions regarding food preparation, discuss standard ingredients and provide an orientation of what is offered at the various stations.

If students have questions at any time regarding available options, ingredients, or cooking methods, it is import that they ask a member of the management or chef’s team.

Accommodation Guidelines

Students who have dietary needs or food allergies may request reasonable accommodations related to their meal plan.  Dining services will work jointly with the Office of Disability Services, the Office of Residence Life and the student to develop a reasonable and individualized plan to address accommodation needs.  Choices within this plan will be nutritionally compared to the food choices offered to other students to the extent that is reasonably possible. 

To request a dietary accommodation, please do the following:

1. Contact Disability Services at counselingservices@evansville.edu or 812-488-2663 to schedule an appointment with a Disability Services staff member to review the request and process for registering with Disability Services.  Any student requesting meal plan accommodations will be required to submit supporting documentation from a licensed healthcare provider.
    
2. Complete and submit this form, which will be shared with Disability Services, and Residence Life, and Dining Services staff.  
   
   
3. Indicate accommodation needs on your application for housing.  

 

Documentation Guidelines

Professional recommendations are accepted from medical doctors as well as dietitians, nutritionists, and allergistswho are appropriately licensed.  This documentation should describe:

• the condition requiring the accommodation
• the current impact and severity of the condition
• a listing of types of food the student  is to avoid with corresponding severity of reaction
• a listing of acceptable food options

This will be reviewed by Disability Services in consultation with the Office of Residence Life and Dining Services.  All information submitted will be treated as confidential.  Upon receipt of all documentation, a follow-up meeting may be scheduled to discuss specific needs and establish a plan.  Due to the severity of some allergic reactions, it may be necessary to inform appropriate staff of dietary restrictions.    

Requests should be submitted as early as possible to allow adequate time to make arrangements or modifications as appropriate. 

Contact Information is Listed Below:

For questions related to dietary accommodation requests and Disability Services support, please contact Debbie Brenton, Assistant Director of Disability Services at db132@evansville.edi or 812-488-2663.

For questions regarding general meal plan options, please contact Michael Tessier, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs / Director of Residence Life at mt28@evansville.edu or 812-488-2956.