Meet the District Dietitian
Rochelle Sward believes nutrition should feel supportive—not stressful. By creating a welcoming, judgment-free space, Rochelle empowers students to feel confident in caring for their health while balancing college life. Rochelle's passionate about creating a positive relationship with food, and specializes in areas such as sports nutrition, stress-related eating, food allergies, and balanced eating on a budget. Through one-on-one counseling, workshops, and campus partnerships, she strives to make nutrition approachable, inclusive, and empowering for every student.
You can connect with Rochelle with questions or concerns at: Rochelle.Sward@sodexo.com
Food Allergy, Intolerance and Medical Dietary Needs
Huskies Dining understands that students with food allergies need allergen-friendly dining options they can count on, to keep them safe, help them feel included, and bring value to their meal plans. We take several measures to ensure our dining staff prioritize safety for students with food allergies:
- Our management team is AllerTrain certified for food allergy safety management.
- All employees receive biannual allergen awareness training from our area campus dietitian.
- We have both a Simple Servings and Simple Zone for those with food allergies, Celiac disease, gluten intolerance, and others who prefer simple food.
If you or your student has a food allergy, please reach out to our team asap so that we can schedule a meeting to discuss how we can best accommodate your allergy, and ensure our culinary team is aware of it. You can start this process by sending an email to:
General Manager: Casey Benton
Area Dietitian Rochelle Sward
After we receive your email, we will schedule a meeting with you to discuss dietary needs and reasonable dietary accommodations. We work closely with Student Accessibility Services to support students with dietary needs. If a student’s medical dietary needs cannot be met through daily dining offerings, other arrangements may be considered.
Food Allergy, Intolerance and Medical Dietary Needs
Huskies Dining understands that students with food allergies need allergen-friendly dining options they can count on, to keep them safe, help them feel included, and bring value to their meal plans. We take several measures to ensure our dining staff prioritize safety for students with food allergies:
- Our management team is AllerTrain certified for food allergy safety management.
- All employees receive biannual allergen awareness training from our area campus dietitian.
- We have both a Simple Servings and Simple Zone for those with food allergies, Celiac disease, gluten intolerance, and others who prefer simple food.
If you or your student has a food allergy, please reach out to our team asap so that we can schedule a meeting to discuss how we can best accommodate your allergy, and ensure our culinary team is aware of it. You can start this process by sending an email to:
General Manager: Casey Benton
Area Dietitian Rochelle Sward
After we receive your email, we will schedule a meeting with you to discuss dietary needs and reasonable dietary accommodations. We work closely with Student Accessibility Services to support students with dietary needs. If a student’s medical dietary needs cannot be met through daily dining offerings, other arrangements may be considered.
Dining Menus and Allergen Labeling
Our new menus – available on our website, through our Everyday app, and in the dining hall at each station – include clear markings to show what potential allergens are included in each dish. Menus provide “contains” statements specifically highlighting the Major Nine allergens defined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (milk, eggs, shellfish, fish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame) and gluten. You may check for the presence of allergen-containing ingredients prior to planning meals using the online menu tool. The information is also posted on menu boards in the Dining Center.
Menu items are prepared using standardized recipes and food preparation procedures; however, there may be a risk of cross-contact on shared surfaces and equipment.
We ask students with food allergies and intolerances to communicate with our team so that we can help them manage their allergies. Check signage for potential allergens in products. If anything is unclear, JUST ASK! Our managers, chefs, supervisors, cooks, and employees will be happy to provide you with the information you need and have been encouraged to do so.
Dining Menus and Allergen Labeling
Our new menus – available on our website, through our Everyday app, and in the dining hall at each station – include clear markings to show what potential allergens are included in each dish. Menus provide “contains” statements specifically highlighting the Major Nine allergens defined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (milk, eggs, shellfish, fish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame) and gluten. You may check for the presence of allergen-containing ingredients prior to planning meals using the online menu tool. The information is also posted on menu boards in the Dining Center.
Menu items are prepared using standardized recipes and food preparation procedures; however, there may be a risk of cross-contact on shared surfaces and equipment.
We ask students with food allergies and intolerances to communicate with our team so that we can help them manage their allergies. Check signage for potential allergens in products. If anything is unclear, JUST ASK! Our managers, chefs, supervisors, cooks, and employees will be happy to provide you with the information you need and have been encouraged to do so.
Well-being is a personal journey that is best supported by real, delicious food and guidance you can trust. Our holistic approach goes beyond the plate, empowering you with flavorful, good-for-you meals and practical tips for living well, every day. We are here for you, with expert-backed resources, wellness challenges, and inspiration to support your journey toward balance.
Look for the Mindful icon to discover choices that are as satisfying as they are wholesome, designed to help you eat better, move better, and feel better.
For wellness tips, challenges, and more, visit https://mindful.sodexo.com.
Well-being is a personal journey that is best supported by real, delicious food and guidance you can trust. Our holistic approach goes beyond the plate, empowering you with flavorful, good-for-you meals and practical tips for living well, every day. We are here for you, with expert-backed resources, wellness challenges, and inspiration to support your journey toward balance.
Look for the Mindful icon to discover choices that are as satisfying as they are wholesome, designed to help you eat better, move better, and feel better.
For wellness tips, challenges, and more, visit https://mindful.sodexo.com.
Plant-Forward Dining
Dining Services provides a variety of vegetarian, plant-based, and vegan options on campus. Look for these icons on our menus.
Dishes that do not contain meat or fish but may, or may not, contain dairy, eggs, and/or honey.
Plant-based meals only use ingredients from plants such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts. They may also include honey and sugar.
Dishes that do not contain any ingredients that come from animals.
Plant-forward dining options are available at multiple food platforms in the dining center.
