Surviving the Shutdown and Preserving One's Sanity

The Academic Assessment Coordinating Committee invites you to the table (metaphorically) to assess the work committee members have engaged in since the shutdown began six weeks ago.

Outcome: To create tantalizing, nutritious foods that will help the individual committee member best survive the shutdown and possibly preserve his/her/their sanity or family harmony.

Assessment Method:  Artifacts scored by rubric

Rubric:

	3	2	1
Presentation	Artfully arranged to enhance the food’s aesthetic appeal.	Looks appetizing enough, but the presentation minimizes the value of aesthetic appeal.	Looks as if the food is ready for the compost heap.
Nutritional Value	Meets the nutritional requirements recommended by the US Department of Agriculture; a single serving does not exceed the daily caloric intake for overall health.	Some nutritional value, but may be too high in fats and sugars and insufficient in protein and fiber content.	Will ultimately contribute to heart disease and other debilitating conditions.
Emotional Value	Every morsel was satisfying and increased euphoria.	May cause momentary guilt that is easily dismissed because, after all, we are living in a state of high anxiety.	Allows you to feel smug and superior about your healthy diet.

Evidence:

Donna Dolansky, Easter Ham 

Donna Dolansky, Birthday Cake (chocolate)

Donna Dolansky, Portuguese Easter Bread

Donna Dolansky, Ham, Asparagus & Cheese Frittata

Dan Tagliarina, Apple Pie

Dan Tagliarini, Homemade Pizza

Rob Swenszkowski, Fish Tacos 

Rob Swenszkowski, Ice Cream Sundaes

Rob Swenszkowski, Grilled steak, Bombay Madras, and a Garden Salad

Katie Spires, Tri-color Pasta with Chicken & Marinara Sauce

Tim Abraham, Pierogis

Tim Abraham, North African Chickpea Stew over Quinoa

Ann Damiano, Linguine with clam sauce

Jason Denman, Thai Noodles with curried beef and black soy

Jason Denman, Homemade spring rolls

Jason Denman, The Next Morning