Name: Toni J.
School: University of Wyoming (program completed at Casper
College)
email: [email removed]
Description:
Finals Foods provides students opportunities to take a break from
studying and interact with other hall residents. Residents on
probation may complete community service by helping with tasks such as
cooking and cleaning
Instructions/Things Needed:
Plan a menu and advertise at least two weeks in advance. Get
residents involved in these tasks to promote the program.
Coordinate the menu with the school cafeteria. I had students
sign for one meal so this program did not cost the hall anything. Each
RA is responsible for getting their residents to sign up for a count
to estimate the amount of food needed. My program included a
winter barbecue. The menu included. hamburgers, nachos, an
ice-cream bar, potato chips, an ice-cream bar, and lemonade. Assign
the following tasks:
1. Design Menu
2. Get approval from school cafeteria
3. Choose a date and complete advertising
4. Design and distribute floor sign-up lists
5. Estimate the amount of food needed and notify cafeteria
6. Get the food from cafeteria (Make sure there is a kitchen in
the hall.
Set-up tables may be needed.
7. Cook the food and clean-up
8. Return supplies to cafeteria
9. Evaluate program
Other Considerations:
We held this program at 10p.m. Sunday night the week of finals and had
the majority of the hall participating. Most residents seemed to
enjoy themselves. Staff and resident involvement are crucial for
making this program a success. Some residents completed
community service hours by through cooking and cleanup. However,
make an inventory of all items borrowed (kitchen supplies) and make
sure everything is returned. Supervision during community
service may be necessary during community service to make sure
everything runs smoothly and so that nothing is stolen. Plan
a menu focused on residents preferences. Be aware of vegetarians
menu needs. |