NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

Learn more about the history of ERIC here. PDF icon

Showing all 4 results
Building the School Nutrition Program Brand Personality within the School Setting
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Rushing, Keith; Asperin, Amelia Estepa – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2012
Purpose/Objectives: The objectives of this project were to investigate the application of brand personality concepts in the school nutrition (SN) setting and to explore high school students' awareness and acceptance of these branding initiatives. Methods: An embedded, multiple-case replication design included structured interviews with SN…
Descriptors: Nutrition, Food Service, Dining Facilities, Marketing
The Non-Participation Survey: Understanding Why High School Students Choose Not to Eat School Lunch
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Asperin, Amelia Estepa; Nettles, Mary Frances; Carr, Deborah H. – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2010
Purpose/Objectives: The purpose of this project was to develop and validate a survey that will enable school nutrition (SN) directors and managers to identify and address issues affecting the non-participation of high school students in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Methods: The research was conducted in two phases. Qualitative data…
Descriptors: High Schools, Focus Groups, Lunch Programs, Nutrition
Developing a Best Practice Guide for Increasing High School Student Participation and Satisfaction in the National School Lunch Program
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Asperin, Amelia Estepa; Castillo, Alexandra – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2010
Purpose/Objectives: The purpose of this project was to identify and confirm best practices for increasing high school student participation and satisfaction in school nutrition (SN) programs operating under the regulations of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Methods: Using a modified best practices research model (BPRM; Mold & Gregory,…
Descriptors: High Schools, Lunch Programs, Nutrition, Student Participation
Competency-Based Performance Appraisals: Improving Performance Evaluations of School Nutrition Managers and Assistants/Technicians
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Cross, Evelina W.; Asperin, Amelia Estepa; Nettles, Mary Frances – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2009
Purpose: The purpose of the research was to develop a competency-based performance appraisal resource for evaluating school nutrition (SN) managers and assistants/technicians. Methods: A two-phased process was used to develop the competency-based performance appraisal resource for SN managers and assistants/technicians. In Phase I, draft…
Descriptors: Personnel Evaluation, Nutrition, Rating Scales, Interviews