21-22 Academic Catalog

ACADEMIC CATALOG 2021-2022



400 The Fenway Boston, Massachusetts 02115 www.emmanuel.edu Arts and Sciences Office of Admissions 617-735-9715 617-735-9801 (fax) [email protected] Graduate and Professional Programs 617-735-9700 617-507-0434 (fax) [email protected] The information contained in this catalog is accurate as of September 2020. Emmanuel College reserves the right, however, to make changes at its discretion a­ ffecting poli­cies, fees, curricula or other matters announced in this catalog. It is the policy of Emmanuel College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or the presence of any disability in the r­ ecruitment and employment of faculty and staff and the operation of any of its p­ rograms and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations. Emmanuel College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the NECHE should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact: New England Commission of Higher Education 3 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 100 Burlington, MA 01803-4514 781-425-7785

2 Table of Contents Table of Contents About Emmanuel College................................5 Economics......................................................87 Economic Policy..............................88 General Information for Arts and Sciences International Economics..............88 Education........................................................89 General Academic Requirements...................6 Special Academic Opportunities ..................19 Elementary Education...................91 Admissions....................................................23 Secondary Education.....................92 Traditional Students.......................23 Art Education..............................93 Transfer Students ........................24 English, Writing & Communication..............95 International Students................25 English.............................................95 International Transfer Students...26 Academic Regulations................................28 Communication and Academic Support Services.......................42 Media Studies..............................97 Student Life.....................................................45 Writing, Editing and Publishing.....99 Finances and Financial Aid.........................50 History...........................................................102 Digital History...............................103 Programs of Study for Interdisciplinary Studies.............................106 Arts and Sciences African and African Diaspora Studies........................107 Accounting..........................................64 American Studies.........................108 Art.......................................................66 Biostatistics..................................110 Studio Art.........................................66 Digital Media Production.............112 Art History......................................67 Film............................................... 113 Graphic Design...............................68 Gender and Women’s Studies.....114 Art Therapy......................................70 Global and Public Health.............115 Biology ...........................................................72 Integrated Digital Biochemistry.............................73 and Data Sciences.....................116 Health Sciences...........................74 Latin American Studies...............117 Neuroscience..............................74 Legal Studies................................118 Physiology......................................75 Middle East Studies.....................119 Business ........................................................77 Organizational Leadership..........120 Finance................................78 Peace Studies..............................121 Management..........................78 Political Communication.............122 Health Care Management..............78 Transcultural Studies..................123 Marketing..............................79 International Studies..................................124 Sport Management.......................79 Diplomacy and Security..............125 Chemistry and Physics..................................83 Sustainability and Biochemistry.............................84 Global Justice.............................126 Forensic Science..............................85 Mathematics................................................130 Mathematical Modeling..............131 Statistics.......................................131 Modern Languages.....................................134 Spanish.........................................136 Nursing.........................................................137 Philosophy....................................................139 Emmanuel College

Table of Contents 3 Political Science .........................................141 Sociology......................................................270 American Politics Theater Arts.................................................279 Theology & Religious Studies.....................283 and Government........................141 Interdisciplinary..........................................289 International Relations and Comparative Politics.................142 General Information for Pre-Law........................................................143 Graduate and Professional Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Veterinary...........................................144 Programs Psychology & Neuroscience.......................146 Developmental Psychology.........147 General Policies and Procedures...............295 Counseling and Health.................148 Academic Policies and Procedures...............296 Neuroscience................................149 Support Services..........................................304 Sociology......................................................151 Finances...................................................306 Social Inequality and Undergraduate Program for Social Justice.............................152 Graduate and Professional Human Services...........................152 Criminology & Criminal Justice ..153 Programs Theater Arts.................................................155 Theology & Religious Studies.....................157 Admission.......................................315 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Course Descriptions for Arts and Sciences (BSN-to-RN)..............................................316 Accounting...................................................162 Graduate Programs for American Studies........................................164 Graduate and Professional Art.................................................................165 Biology..........................................................173 Programs Chemistry.....................................................182 Economics....................................................189 Admission.................................................321 Education.....................................................193 Graduate Programs in Education.............323 English..........................................................198 Graduate Programs in Management...........331 Finance.........................................................210 Graduate Programs in Nursing ...................337 History..........................................................211 Integrated Digital and Data Sciences........221 Directory International Studies..................................222 Management...............................................223 Board of Trustees.........................................342 Marketing....................................................226 Administration..........................................343 Mathematics..............................................228 Faculty..........................................................345 Modern Languages.....................................238 Academic Calendars....................................353 Neuroscience..............................................244 Nursing........................................................246 Philosophy....................................................250 Physics........................................................255 Political Science.........................................257 Psychology...................................................265 2021-2022 Academic Catalog

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Emmanuel College 5 Emmanuel College MISSION To educate students in a dynamic learning community rooted in the liberal arts and sciences and shaped by strong ethical values, a commitment to social justice and service, the Catholic intellectual tradition and the global mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. VISION Emmanuel will be widely esteemed as the college in the heart of Boston that leads the nation in combining an extraordinary liberal arts and sciences education in the Catholic intellectual tradition with a commitment to strong relationships, ethical values and service to others. Students will choose Emmanuel as the place to develop in every respect while preparing for lives of leadership, professional achievement, global engagement and profound purpose. Emmanuel College’s longstanding tradition as a trailblazing institution began with its founding by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1919 as New England’s first Catholic college for women. Today, as the only Catholic college in the heart of Boston, Emmanuel continues to honor this powerful and timeless legacy. Situated in the Fenway neighborhood, Emmanuel’s beautiful residential campus is home to nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from across the nation and around the world. Emmanuel both enriches and draws inspiration from the vibrant, innovative city that surrounds it. In this dynamic environment, students take advantage of boundless opportunities to expand their worldview through rigorous coursework, collaborations with distinguished and dedicated faculty, active participation in our campus community, and countless internship and career opportunities throughout the Boston area and beyond. Emmanuel’s more than 70 programs in the sciences, liberal arts and business foster intellectual exploration, spirited discourse and substantive learning experiences beyond the classroom that honor our commitment to educate the whole person and prepare students to emerge as tomorrow’s leaders. With a solid grounding in the Catholic intellectual tradition, robust academic programs and an ongoing commitment to provide an ethical and relevant 21st-century education, Emmanuel inspires students to discover—and begin to fulfill—their life’s profound purpose. 2021-2022 Academic Catalog

6 General Academic Requirements General Academic Requirements General Information for THE CURRICULUM levels to advance their organizations and Arts and Sciences all whom they serve and employ. Students The Arts and Sciences undergraduate see themselves as part of a larger whole program requires a minimum of 128 and add value through teamwork and credit hours of study. These credits are leadership, recognizing the need to be earned through a combination of degree agile and forward-leaning in their chosen requirements and electives. The degree professions. requirements are comprised of five components, which each contribute 3. Deepen and clarify their sense of to students’ achieving the goals of the personal, social, ethical and civic undergraduate program. Remaining credits responsibility. are earned with elective courses. Often, Inspired by Catholic social teaching and students use electives to complete a minor by the values of the Sisters of Notre Dame program or benefit from the special de Namur, students honor the dignity, academic opportunities offered. worth and gifts of every human person. Through vibrant discussions, they reflect INSTITUTIONAL on their own moral reasoning and on LEARNING GOALS diverse perspectives—including voices that have been historically silenced. As Emmanuel College Prepares Students to: active participants in campus life, they 1. Engage complex ideas by broadening develop the interpersonal and leadership and deepening their knowledge and skills to practice courageous advocacy. by sharpening their intellectual skills. And throughout Boston and beyond, they Emmanuel students address complex experience the joy of serving others while realities across diverse areas of inquiry, finding purpose by addressing inequality. drawing on deep connections formed These transformative experiences through the study of the liberal arts and empower students to discover their sciences and a chosen discipline. Through strengths and a deeper sense of personal critical analysis, balanced reflection and identity; grow emotionally, morally and active discourse, they confront vital issues spiritually; and gain the confidence to equipped with the intellectual tools to embrace their convictions through social imagine solutions. Students emerge with action. a deeper appreciation for the pursuit of knowledge as a pathway to a more DEGREE REQUIREMENTS meaningful, creative and enriching life. Students who entered in Fall 2021 will follow 2. Excel in their future careers—and a new General Education (GE) program. make valuable contributions to their The degree requirements for the new GE organizations and professions. Program and the General Requirements Students of Emmanuel College are able to for students who entered before Fall 2021 apply knowledge to real-world challenges are detailed below. All degree programs, by engaging in creative and ethical problem regardless of start date, are comprised of solving. As people who value and promote the following key requirements: diversity, graduates work on multiple Emmanuel College

General Academic Requirements 7 General Education Program are prepared for the work required in the General Information for (either the Domains of Knowledge and capstone courses. Arts and Sciences Foundation Skills for students matriculated prior to Fall 2021 or the General Education Internship Curriculum Program for students Students are required to complete an matriculated Fall 2021 and later). Details internship or practicum experience. The outlined under the degree requirements internship or praticum must be fulfilled specific to matriculation start date. through the major program if required or by completing INT1010 for majors not requiring Major Program an internship. (minimum 40 credits. See Academic Regulation section and Academic Programs Credit and GPA Requirements: for specific requirement details) All students, no matter the matriculation The major program allows students to semester or general education curriculum develop depth of knowledge and skills in followed, must successfully meet the an academic discipline. Students choose minimum credit and GPA requirements a major program offered by Emmanuel or to receive an undergraduate degree from develop an individualized major (see Special Emmanuel College: Academic Opportunities). Major program • Credits: 128 total credits completed (some requirements vary, and at least 50% of them must be fulfilled through Emmanuel courses. major programs may result in more than However, except for students enrolled in 128 credits completed) the Bachelor of Fine Arts program, students • Residency Credits (Courses completed at may take no more than 64 credits in one Emmanuel) department. ○ 64 credits in residence (completed Capstone at Emmanuel College. See Residency (minimum 4 credits-some majors require section for additional courses that may more than one semester of capstone) be considered in-residence) The Capstone is the culminating experience of the undergraduate program. Through ○ 50% of major requirements completed this experience, students demonstrate at Emmanuel College achievement of program goals through academic work that exhibits knowledge ○ 50% of minor requirements (if and skills appropriate to the degree-level declared) completed at Emmanuel of the program. The nature of the Capstone College Experience requirement depends on the major program. Students who double • Grade Point Average: major will complete multiple Capstone ○ Cumulative GPA of 2.0 Experiences, as each major program defines. ○ Major program GPA of 2.0 (Grades of an appropriate culminating experience. In C or better required to fulfill major. all majors, the Capstone Experience involves Nursing students should see Nursing completing a significant piece of work that Student Handbook for specific program requires the integration and application of grade requirements) learning from multiple courses. Students ○ Minor program GPA (if declared) of 2.0 should consult with their academic advisors early in their majors to ensure that they DEGREE REQUIREMENTS For Students Matriculated prior to Fall 2021 Students who matriculated prior to Fall 2021 in the Arts and Sciences undergraduate program require a minimum of 128 credit hours of study. These credits are 2021-2022 Academic Catalog

8 General Academic Requirements General Information for earned through a combination of degree ○ One which one must be in the Christian Arts and Sciences requirements and electives listed below. The Tradition (RCT) and the other may be degree requirements are comprised of the either RCT or RT following components: ○ One of which must be at the 2000 level Foundation Skills (either RCT or RT) Three (3) Courses or Demonstrated Competency: • Moral Reasoning (M)- One (1) Course • Writing communication skills: Major Program ENGL1103 Introduction to Academic Writing or Minimum 40 credits approved Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or college transfer credit Capstone Experience • Second language skills: Fulfilled through major program. Minimum of Two (2) semesters of the same foreign language 4 credits or American Sign Language or demonstration of skill placing students out of the second Internship Requirement semester of College language Completed through the major program credit bearing course or INT 1010 for majors that Domains of Knowledge General do not require an internship Requirements Maximum 44 credits Additional Free Electives to reach the • Aesthetic Inquiry- Two (2) Courses- one 128 credit minimum if not met by the requirements above from each Aesthetic Inquiry Domain ○ Literature (AI-L)-One Course The following describes the goals of ○ Art/Music/Theater (AI-A)- One Course the Foundations Skills and Domains of Knowledge Curriculum for students • Historical Consciousness (HC)-One (1) matriculated prior to Fall 2021: Course FOUNDATION SKILLS • Social Analysis (SA)- Two (2) courses, with each course from a different discipline Students are required to demonstrate (department prefix) minimum competency in areas Emmanuel deems necessary for higher learning and • Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative functioning in today’s world. Students Analysis- Three (3) Courses (One SI-L, One fulfill these requirements either through QA, and a second course of the student’s coursework or demonstration of competency. choice: SI-L, SI or QA). This requirement ensures that students have the foundational skills for learning at • Scientific Inquiry with Lab (SI-L)- One (1) the college level, for lifelong learning and for Course functioning in a diverse and global society. • Quantitative Analysis (QA)- One (1) Course The following courses fulfill the requirement • Scientific Inquiry (SI or SI-L) OR for each foundational skill: • Writing communication skills: Quantitative Analysis (QA) Additional ENGL1103 Introduction to Course- One (1) Course Academic Writing. All incoming students will • Religious Thought and Moral Reasoning- Three (3) Courses. Two (2) Religious take ENGL1103in their first or second semester, Thought courses, of which one must be in unless they have appropriate Advanced the Christian Tradition and one must be at the 2000 level. One (1) Moral Reasoning Course. • Religious Thought (RCT and RT)- Two (2) Courses Emmanuel College

General Academic Requirements 9 Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) products of the creative imagination. General Information for or Transfer credit. Using the language, concepts, and criteria Arts and Sciences of the respective aesthetic disciplines, • Second language skills: courses in American, British, world and Two consecutive semesters of a foreign foreign language literature as well as language or American Sign Language or historical surveys of art, music, theater and demonstration of skill via score received on performance/studio courses will explore the relationship between aesthetic Language Assessment completed prior to works and their historical and cultural orientation session contexts. All incoming students must take the Math 2. Historical Consciousness (H) and Language Assessment prior to their Requirement: one course (a historical orientation Session. Scores received survey of a significant period of history on these assessments will determine or region of the world) which math level students may enroll in The requirement in this domain consists of and whether Language courses must be courses that provide students with a completed to fulfill degree requirements. context for understanding relationships Students who speak a language not offered between historical events and the at Emmanuel should consult with their connection between past and present. academic advisor regarding options for The requirement in the historical other assessments not offered through consciousness domain will be drawn from Emmanuel. Students who do not complete courses that survey a period in history or a the language assessment will be placed region of the world. These courses into beginning level language courses. F-1 demonstrate the methods and theories International Students who have submitted with which historians deal with such documentation of IELTS and TOEFL scores issues as causation, the role of indicating that English is not their first perspective and judgment in language will be waived from the Language reconstructing the past, conflicting requirement. While math and language interpretations of historical events and assessments are completed prior to processes, and the ways in which evidence orientation, students may not necessarily is analyzed and evaluated as a tool for need to take math or language courses reconstructing the past. in their first semester at Emmanuel, but the scores will be used to place them in 3. Social Analysis (SA) the appropriate level courses upon course Requirement: two courses from two registration. different disciplines The two-course requirement in this DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE domain consists of courses that present and apply the formal theoretical 1. Aesthetic Inquiry (AI-L; AI-A) perspectives and empirical research Requirement: two courses (one from methods that define those bodies of literature, one from the arts) knowledge known as the social sciences: The two-course requirement in this anthropology, economics,political domain consists of courses that expose science, psychology and sociology. to original works produced by Courses in this domain have in common writers, visual artists and musicians, and the aim of analyzing the interaction provides an opportunity to interpret, evaluate,analyze and understand these 2021-2022 Academic Catalog

10 General Academic Requirements General Information for between individuals, states and cultures; 5. Religious Thought and Moral Reasoning Arts and Sciences and the institutions and ideas that (R; RCT; M) organize social life within and between Requirement: three courses (two in societies. Individual courses will vary religious thought, one in moral reasoning) according to their respective disciplinary The three-course requirement in this emphases on personality, economic domain consists of courses that provide systems, political institutions, social an intellectual framework for the structures and culture. Courses will exploration of systems of religious belief provide an understanding of important and of moral concepts. Courses fulfilling elements of the intellectual tradition of the religious thought requirement will social science inquiry and have application affirm the religious dimension of life as a to issues of contemporary society. central aspect of understanding human experience, address the interrelationship 4. Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative of religion with other social systems and Analysis (SI; SI-L; QA) cultures, and explore the multiplicity of Requirement: three courses (one expressions of belief both within and laboratory science course, one across religious traditions. Mindful of the College’s Catholic heritage and quantitative analysis course, and one from appreciating the theological foundations either area, where the science course of a liberal arts and sciences education may be a nonlaboratory science course. within the Catholic intellectual tradition, Laboratory science courses indicated by students are required to complete at least SI-L.) one of their religious thought (R) The three-course requirement in this requirements from courses in which they domain consists of courses that deal with encounter the Christian tradition, which the scientific study of the natural world inspires the mission of Emmanuel College. and with the logical systems of Courses which meet this requirement are mathematics. The scientific inquiry designated RCT in the Academic Catalog. component of the requirement consists Students may take only one 1000-level of courses that demonstrate the methods course to fulfill the religious thought used by scientists to obtain and evaluate requirement. Courses fulfilling the moral information, consider the impact of reasoning requirement may be those that scientific information on humanity and the address moral reasoning either in the environment, and provide experience in narrow sense of determining right from using scientific reasoning to investigate wrong and good from evil, or in the broader questions and develop and evaluate sense in which the subject matter of moral hypotheses. In so doing, such courses can reasoning is the good life itself, especially provide a basis for scientific literacy for the virtues discussed by philosophers for non-scientists. The quantitative analysis centuries, in particular the virtue of component of the requirement consists of wisdom. courses that teach the logical structures of quantitative reasoning, the concept of The following describes the goals of probability, or the application of the Foundations Skills and Domains quantitative argument to everyday life. In of Knowledge Curriculum for students so doing, the courses in this domain matriculated in or after Fall 2021: provide a basis for mathematical literacy for non-mathematicians. Emmanuel College

General Academic Requirements 11 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS and proficiency exam places student General Information for into second semester, two courses if Arts and Sciences For Students Matriculated beginning a new language. Fall 2021 or Later ○ Literary Inquiry (LI) Students who matriculated at Emmanuel ○ Quantitative Reasoning (QR) beginning in Fall 2021 or later require a ○ Religious Inquiry (RI and RI-CT)–Two (2) minimum of 128 credit hours of study. These courses, of which one (1) course must credits are earned through a combination be in the Christian Tradition designated of degree requirements and electives. The as (RI-CT) degree requirements are comprised of the ○ Scientific Process-Natural Sciences following components: (NS and NSL)–Two (2) courses of which one (1) course must have a lab General Education Curriculum* component designated as NSL (2 hours • Writing Requirement- Two (2) Courses or more weekly distinct from lecture section) ○ ENGL1103 Intro to Academic Writing ○ Scientific Process-Social Sciences (or equivalent if transferring approved (SS)–Two (2) courses, with each course course in via Advanced Placement, from a different discipline (department International Baccalaureate or College prefix) course transfer credit) ○ Visual and Creative Inquiry (VCI) ○ Writing Intensive Course (WI): Typically Major Program 2000 or 3000-level course completed Minimum 40 credits after ENGL 1103 and before senior capstone Capstone Experience Fulfilled through major program. Minimum of • Essential Values Requirement–Four (4) 4 credits Courses. May overlap with an AOK course. ○ Diversity and Multiculturalism (DM)– Internship Requirement Two (2) courses Completed through the major program credit ○ Social Justice (SJ)–Two (2) courses bearing course or INT 1010 for majors that do not require an internship • Areas of Knowledge (AOK)–One or two courses from each AOK. See below for Additional Free Electives to reach the details. Within each Area of Knowledge 128 credit minimum if not met by the students will gain critical thinking requirements above and effective communication skills (Descriptions of these skills outlined in *Courses will continue to be added to the section below). Courses that fulfill Areas of catalog as fulfilling the General Education Knowledge may also fulfill courses that are Curriculum, for the Essential Values, Areas designated as SJ and DM to fulfill Essential of Knowledge, and Writing Intensive (WI). Values requirements, WI courses that Students should check Student Planning fulfill Writing Intensive courses, as well for course designations for the most up to as courses that are required for major or date approval of courses that will fulfill the minor programs. However, one AOK course General Education Curriculum requirements. may not fulfill another AOK course (ex. An HI course may not also fulfill a LC course). ○ Ethical Reasoning (ER) ○ Historical Inquiry (HI) ○ Language and Culture (LC)– one course if continuing in a language 2021-2022 Academic Catalog

12 General Academic Requirements General Information for GENERAL EDUCATION Effective Communication Arts and Sciences PROGRAM (GE) Students develop effective communication The purpose of General Education at skills by learning to read, view, and listen Emmanuel College is to develop individuals to a variety of cultural texts and artefacts who are capable of thoughtful, creative and while simultaneously developing analytical productive lives.The essential skills, breadth skills that help to translate complex ideas of knowledge and personal and social values to diverse audiences. They learn to speak that students develop will prepare them for with confidence about creative and critical a lifetime of learning, personal development, processes, acquiring an informed voice and service to their professions and their that connects them to the past and guides communities. Along with their major them into the future of the fast-moving program of study and co-curricular global world. This skill is embedded in activities, the general education program every GE course. In addition, students will help to prepare students to live a will take the First Year Writing course as flourishing life in this complex world of rapid well as an additional writing intensive change, individual and cultural diversity, and designated WI. unlimited opportunities for service to others. This purpose will be realized by students Integrative Learning satisfying specific goals. Some of these Integrative learning recognizes that express values of the College, some express knowledge from individual disciplines skills, while others describe specific serves as a foundation to further areas of knowledge.Courses that fulfill developing integrative and interdisciplinary these requirements are marked with the studies that go beyond academic abbreviations noted in parentheses in the boundaries, fostering and creating deeper course descriptions section of this catalog. learning for students. Integrative learning is applied learning that demonstrates an ESSENTIAL SKILLS understanding and a disposition towards All courses approved to fulfill the General connecting in-class curriculum and Education (GE) curriculum beginning in Fall co-curriculum opportunities. Students 2021 are embedded with the skills of Critical unite these experiences resulting in the Thinking and Effective Communication. ability to integrate and transfer learning to new and complex situations. This goal will Critical Thinking be realized through a student’s internship experience and by the taking the courses While critical thinking includes critical discussed under SJ and DM goals. reasoning, in its broader meaning it is a ESSENTIAL VALUES In alignment with the College’s mission type of problem solving. In this world of and values, students will complete a total of four courses that will allow them to rapid social, professional and personal develop the Essential Values of Diversity & Multiculturalism and Social Justice. life changes, it is essential that students Students will complete a total of two courses from each Essential Value category can identify and clarify problems, gather (DM-Diversity and Multiculturalism and SJ- Social Justice). The courses designated as relevant and reliable information, construct SJ or DM may also overlap to fulfill a General and test a variety of possible solutions, and understand the implications of their decisions. This skill is embedded in every GE course. Emmanuel College

General Academic Requirements 13 Education Area of Knowledge (AOK) course of inquiry, their concepts and vocabulary, General Information for designated as ER, HI, LC, LI, QR, RICT, RT, their creative and critical processes, and Arts and Sciences NS, NSL, SS or VCI, as well as courses that their contributions to human knowledge are may be designated as Writing Intensive (WI) basic to the goal of developing the and major requirements. However, a course intellectual, aesthetic and moral sensibility designated as one Value may not also fulfill assumed in a person liberally educated for another Value (such as a SJ course may not life. The Areas of Knowledge the College fulfill a DM as well). believes are important for students to acquire are Ethical Reasoning, Historical Social Justice (SJ) Inquiry, Language and Culture, Literary Social justice is a goal that lies at the Inquiry, Quantitative Reasoning, Religious Inquiry, Scientific Process in the Natural heart of the mission of the College, which Sciences and Social Sciences, and Visual encourages all members of the community and Creative Inquiry. Courses that fulfill to follow the example of the Sisters of these requirements are marked with the Notre Dame de Namur to make a difference abbreviations noted in parentheses in the in the civic life of our communities, our course descriptions section of this catalog. nation and the global world. It encourages us to develop the knowledge, skills, values Ethical Reasoning (ER) and motivation to participate in activities Students develop a system of values, an of personal and public concern that are both individually life enriching and idea of how best to lead their lives. They socially beneficial to the local and global also develop a system of moral beliefs community. Two courses designated SJ and about right and wrong and apply this to participation in a substantive experience ethical issues in a variety of settings, designed to promote social justice. appreciating that others may have diverse perspectives, and understanding the Diversity and Multiculturalism (DM) impact their choices have on themselves Diversity encompasses multiple and others. Having a solid foundation dimensions of identity and culture. This in ethical reasoning in a world of social is related to how individuals identify media and rapidly changing technology is themselves as well as how any given essential for success both professionally society or culture categorizes them. This and personally. One course designated ER. categorization subsequently influences interpersonal interactions in specific Historical Inquiry (HI) situations. Students should understand Essential to the liberal arts and sciences, the complexity of identity, particularly in the study of history enables students to terms of how it affects the individual, how understand change and continuity over the individual is perceived and treated by time and around the world. Studying others, and how identity relates across cultures and ideas of the past allows different cultural contexts, both local and students to connect themselves to global. Two courses designated DM. the richness and diversity of human experience. They learn to analyze and AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE interpret historical records, using The knowledge, skills and habits of the mind traditional and digital modes of technology developed through the study of the liberal to share their findings with different arts disciplines and their respective methods audiences. Training in the historical 2021-2022 Academic Catalog

14 General Academic Requirements General Information for method will help students become more data through algebra, statistics, finance, Arts and Sciences perceptive, confident, and sophisticated or daily mathematical operations, they in their writing and thinking. One course learn to investigate the validity of simple designated HI. and complex statements while making principled decisions in the digital age. One Language and Culture (LC) course designated QR. In an increasingly interconnected world, Religious Inquiry (RI) Religion is a historically and geographically the ability to communicate effectively with pervasive influence on all aspects of human experience. There is no time or others across languages and cultures is place free of religious influence, including those times and places that strove to vital to success in the twenty-first century. become free of religious influence. For this reason, to understand humankind Basic understanding of another language one must have a basic understanding of religion. Two courses, at least one of and the culture in which it is grounded which must be in the Christian tradition, designated (RICT). The other may be empowers students to interact with diverse designated either RICT or RT. populations. It creates a strong foundation Scientific Process: Natural Science (NS) (NSL) for communicating in a language other Knowledge of the natural world will help students understand the influence science than English, particularly in professional has on innovative scientific discovery and their everyday lives. A practical exploration contexts, and provides students with of the natural sciences gives students the opportunity to become more comfortable opportunities to build positive global and with their own environment and to develop essential problem-solving skills relevant cross-cultural relationships. One course to their professional lives. Through lab experimentation and the technologies designated LC if continuing in a language of modern science, students encounter the physical world at dimensional scales and two courses if beginning a new ranging from the atom to the organism. This goal will be met by taking two courses language. designated (NS), at least one of which must be a lab course designated as (NSL). Literary Inquiry (LI) The skill-sets associated with a literary Scientific Process: Social Science (SS) Experiencing the expansive disciplinary perspective—reading, viewing, writing, diversity of the social sciences (economics, and revision—are essential for students political science, psychology and sociology), who need to adapt themselves to the students will examine the different social fast-paced world of information exchange. structures and institutions that organize Studying literature not only connects human life in different cultural contexts. students to a long tradition of authors who have tried to envision socially just worlds. It also challenges students to connect this tradition to the worlds of social media, film, public relations, popular culture, and creative writing. As students envision new worlds and interrogate the limits of conventional ideas, they create a global vision necessary for success in the twenty- first century. One course designated LI. Quantitative Reasoning (QR) Quantitative data establish the grounds for relevant and informed claims in a variety of contexts, from technical presentations to daily news sources. As students develop and strengthen their ability to assess Emmanuel College

General Academic Requirements 15 The disciplinary approach to these are offered to allow students to fulfill the General Information for contexts will vary depending on whether undergraduate major program requirement Arts and Sciences they emphasize past societies, economic in accordance with their interests and systems, political institutions, human future plans. Each program has a set of personality, or social structures. But a associated requirements, determined by the common analytical focus on institutions responsible academic department. Students that organize social life within and between should enroll in academic programs after cultures connects students to theories consultation with their academic advisor. and methodologies about human sociality. The total number of combined major and Two courses designated (SS), from two minor credits cannot be fewer than 60. different disciplines. Students cannot count more than 64 credits from one department towards their degree Visual and Creative Inquiry (VCI) unless they are enrolled in a Bachelor of Fine Through the analysis or production of Arts program. Some program requirements creative work, students understand how may have prerequisite courses. The number artistic expression motivates societal of program requirements varies by type of change and generates professional program. opportunities. The visual perspective on society is invaluable to students Minor Programs entering a professional world dominated Minor programs typically consist of 20 to by artistic expression, social media, and 24 credits, at least 12 of which are visual technologies. As students expand completed at Emmanuel. their understanding of creativity and the arts, they will find ways new ways to see Major Programs and create in both their personal and Majors lead to either a Bachelor of Arts professional lives. One course designated (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), or Bachelor (VCI). of Fine Arts degree (B.F.A.). Typically, majors leading to a B.A. require 40 to 48 credits, ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION whereas majors leading to the B.S. or B.F.A. require between 60 and 68 credits. At least Emmanuel’s academic departments and 50% of the credit hours counting towards programs are organized into five schools: the major requirements must be completed • Maureen Wilkens School of Nursing and at Emmanuel. A minimum grade of C is Clinical Sciences required to fulfill major requirements. • School Business and Management Nursing students should consult the Nursing • School of Education Student Handbook for specific course grade • School of Humanities and Social Sciences requirements. • School of Science and Health ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Double Majors Students may elect to have a double major The faculty has developed both minor and by fulfilling all the requirements for a major major programs for Arts and Sciences in two different departments. Students who students. Both minor and major programs successfully complete two majors only earn offer Emmanuel students the opportunity one degree. Students who earn a double to learn specialized knowledge, focus major where each major is within different their study, and prepare for life after degree programs (such as one major graduation. A variety of major programs 2021-2022 Academic Catalog

16 General Academic Requirements General Information for between the B.A. and B.S.) will be able to MAJOR PROGRAMS OFFERED Arts and Sciences choose the degree they graduate with and what appears on all final official Art graduation documents. Once the degree B.F.A. in graphic design has been conferred, he students may not B.A. in studio art change their degree designation. Double B.A. in studio art with specialization majors must complete distinct separate in art therapy capstone courses to earn the double major. Biology Each major must have a minimum of 40 B.S. in biology credits (typically 10 courses) that are B.S. in biology with concentration distinctive to the major department. in biochemistry B.S. in biology with concentration Course Overlaps in health sciences Students are allowed to declare up to three B.S. in biology with concentration academic programs (major and minors) – in neuroscience with no more than two majors – and use B.S. in biology with concentration courses to satisfy the requirements in all in physiology programs. Students may pursue two majors Business within an academic department; however, they may not choose two concentrations B.A. in accounting within an academic department. While B.A. in finance course overlaps are permitted between majors, major capstone requirements B.A. in management cannot overlap to fulfill capstones for two B.A. in management with majors. Students must complete two distinct concentration in accounting capstone requirements- one for each major. An internship that serves as a capstone for B.A. in management with one major, cannot count for a capstone for concentration in finance another major. Internship courses may be used to satisfy the internship requirement B.A. in management with for more than one major if the internship concentration in healthcare management appropriate for the second major and B.A. in management with with written approval by both department concentration in marketing chairs, unless internships are the capstone B.A. in management with experience. Majors constitute a minimum concentration in sport management of 40 credits within the department, and B.A. in marketing while course requirement overlaps may be Chemistry permitted, each major must have a minimum B.S. in chemistry of 40 credits (typically 10 courses) that are B.S. in chemistry with concentration distinctive to the major department. in biochemistry B.S. in chemistry with concentration in forensic science Economics B.A. in economics B.A. in economics with concentration economic policy B.A. in economics with concentration in international economics Education B.A. in elementary education B.A. in secondary education Emmanuel College

General Academic Requirements 17 English Sociology General Information for B.A. in communication and B.A. in criminology and criminal justice Arts and Sciences media studies B.A. in English B.A. in sociology B.A. in writing, editing and B.A. in sociology with concentration publishing in human services History B.A. in sociology with concentration B.A. in history in social inequality and social justice B.A. in history with concentration in Theater Arts digital history B.A. in theater arts Interdisciplinary Studies Theology and Religious Studies B.A. in American studies B.A. in theology and religious studies B.S. in biostatistics International Studies MINOR PROGRAMS OFFERED B.A. in international studies B.A. in international studies with Accounting concentration in diplomacy African and African Diaspora Studies and security American Studies B.A. in international studies with Art History concentration in sustainability and Biology global justice Catholic Studies Mathematics Ceramics B.A. in mathematics Chemistry B.A. in mathematics with concentration in Criminology and Criminal Justice mathematical modeling Data Analytics B.A. in mathematics with concentration in Digital Media Production statistics Economics Modern Languages Education B.A. in Spanish Film Philosophy Finance B.A. in philosophy Gender and Women’s Studies Political Science Global and Public Health B.A. in political science Graphic Design B.A. in political science with History concentration in international relations Human Resource Management and comparative politics Latin American Studies B.A. in political science with Legal Studies concentration in American politics Management and government Marketing Psychology Mathematics B.A. in psychology with concentration Math Education in developmental psychology Middle East Studies B.A. in psychology with concentration Migration Studies in counseling and health psychology Neuroscience B.S. in neuroscience Organizational Leadership Peace Studies Public Health and Global Health Philosophical Psychology Philosophy 2021-2022 Academic Catalog

General Information for18 General Academic Requirements INTERDISCIPLINARY Arts and Sciences PROGRAMS Photography Political Communication African and African Diaspora Studies Political Science American studies Sociology Biostatistics Spanish Digital Media Production Sport Management Film Statistics Gender and Women’s Studies Studio Art Integrated Digital and Data Sciences Theater Art Latin American Studies Theology and Religious Studies Legal Studies Transcultural Studies Middle East Studies Writing Organizational Leadership Peace Studies Political Communication Transcultural Studies For individualized majors and the COF minor in Africana Studies, see Special Academic Opportunities on page 19. Emmanuel College

Special Academic Opportunities 19 Special Academic Opportunities COLLEGES OF THE HONORS PROGRAM General Information for FENWAY (COF) Arts and Sciences The Emmanuel College Honors Program Emmanuel and four of its neighboring invites highly motivated and talented colleges—Massachusetts College of Art students to participate in academic and Design, MCPHS University, Simmons opportunities that prepare them for University and Wentworth Institute of advanced study and successful competition Technology—comprise the Colleges of the for scholarships and fellowships. The Fenway consortium, a collaboration that program develops high-level skills in benefits students by offer in cross- creative, critical and ethical thinking and registration to second-semester freshmen communication. It also provides students or above at no additional cost when within with teamwork and leadership skills in the 12-20 credits for full time load/tuition honors courses (labeled with HONOR course during the fall and spring semesters. During prefix) and through service and summer sessions, students who enroll research opportunities. In order to graduate via the cross-registration process will in the Honors Program, a student is required pay Emmanuel tuition. Mass Art does not to complete four honors courses, to participate in summer cross-registration and complete the “Honors Experience,” which any courses completed at Mass Art over the may involve working with a faculty member summer should follow the Study Off Campus as an Instructional Assistant (Fellow) or a and transfer credit process and policies. Research Assistant, or participating in a Students may take up to two courses each study abroad experience; and to work toward semester at a COF institution. Courses distinction in the field within his/her own completed via the cross-registration process major. are considered in-residence and the COF course grade is posted on the Emmanuel INDIVIDUALIZED MAJOR transcript and calculated into the Emmanuel GPA. In addition, students benefit The individualized major (IM) is designed from common social events and access to for students whose career goals and the academic resources and services of all intellectual interests can best be served five institutions. Emmanuel students enjoy through a carefully constructed all the advantages of a small college individualized major program. The environment while having access to individualized major is appropriate for resources equal to those of a major highly motivated and selfdirected students. university. Students can begin cross Students who choose an individualized registering in their second semester at major work closely with a faculty advisor Emmanuel. throughout their program and are encouraged to begin planning their program The COF minor in Africana Studies is a as early in their academic career as collaborative program between Emmanuel possible. Information about designing and College and Simmons University . Please see submitting an IM for approval is available your academic advisor for minor course from academic advisors or in the Office of requirements. Academic Affairs. 2021-2022 Academic Catalog

20 Special Academic Opportunities General Information for INTERNSHIPS AND PRACTICA studies are usually offered to majors in a Arts and Sciences department and are subject to departmental Internships and practica are an integral guidelines. part of an Emmanuel education. Through an internship or practicum, a student can work PRE-MEDICAL, PRE-DENTAL, in a professional setting, gaining new PRE-VETERINARY insights on classroom learning while PROFESSIONS PREPARATION obtaining practical job experience. All departments at Emmanuel provide the Admissions requirements for medical, opportunity for students to receive credit for dental, veterinary and optometry schools are off-campus academic experience through standardized by the Association of American internships and practica. An internship may Medical Colleges. consist of work, research and/or observation. Internships are directed by an Although it is possible to prepare for instructor of the College and supervised on admission to these schools by majoring in location by personnel of the sponsoring any discipline, the required courses are most organization. A practicum consists of clinical readily obtained by majoring in a science experience closely related to the student’s such as biology or chemistry. Since all field of concentration. Practica are professional schools differ, it is important coordinated by an instructor of the College for students to obtain admissions material and supervised in the clinical setting by a from schools in which they are interested qualified professional. Ordinarily, no more and familiarize themselves with the specifics than four to eight credits are accepted from of each institution. internships toward fulfillment of the undergraduate degree requirements. Any student planning a career in medicine, Transfer credit will not be awarded for dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry internships or practica completed through should contact the Chair of the Health other institutions, including study abroad. Professions Advisory Committee at the Internships with an academic component earliest possible date to plan a program and completed through an approved Emmanuel obtain information about application College study abroad program may be procedures. Please see page 144 for eligible for free elective credit upon review, additional information. but may not fulfill major internship or practica requirements. Internships for PRE-LAW PREPARATION academic credit are available to upperclass students and non-credit, Most liberal arts majors are considered independent internships INT1010 are preparation for law school. A Pre-Law available to sophomores and above, once the Advisory Committee assists students in required INT1001 Career Planning and planning and applying to law school. Please Engagement course is taken. see page 143 for additional information. DIRECTED STUDIES STUDY ABROAD Directed studies give students at an Emmanuel students are encouraged to intermediate or advanced level an enrich their educational experience through opportunity to work closely with a member an approved program abroad. A student can of the faculty on a topic of interest that is not study abroad for a year, semester or available in the general curriculum. Directed summer, as well as through short-term Emmanuel College

Special Academic Opportunities 21 programs led by Emmanuel or Colleges of guidance and/or travel restrictions. General Information for the Fenway faculty. Contact the Please refer to the OIP website for the Arts and Sciences International Programs Office (OIP) for most up to date guidance. further eligibility criteria, procedures, approval forms and the list of available Pre-approved courses completed abroad programs. with a grade of C or higher will be accepted as transfer credits, but applied toward the Emmanuel College reserves the right to deny College residency requirement. Courses approval to study abroad in any country approved may be approved to fulfill general where safety and security may pose a risk to education requirements, major/minor or our students. This policy pertains to all language certificate requirements as well Emmanuel College study abroad programs as free electives towards the 128 credit including: provider programs, exchange minimum. An internship with an academic programs and faculty-led travel courses. component may be considered for free elective credit, but may not fulfill a major • Students are eligible to apply for study in a program internship requirement, which country with an overall Travel Advisory must be approved, supervised and graded Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) or 2 by Emmanuel faculty within the discipline of (Exercise Increased Caution). However, the major program. All study abroad course should certain areas within these countries approvals must be sought through the Office may be designated within the Travel of the Registrar, in advance, to be considered for credit. Program applications requiring an Advisory as either Level 3 (Reconsider Emmanuel authorization signature will be Travel) or 4 (Do Not Travel) locations, as completed by the Office of International such; students will not be allowed to travel Programs. Students with fewer than 30 to or reside in these credits and students in their final semester areas and we may reconsider granting at Emmanuel may only participate in travel permission to study abroad in these courses, not semester programs abroad countries as a whole. Being eligible to apply does not mean that permission To be eligible for semester study abroad, will be granted; the OIP regularly reviews students must: safety guidance on all countries where our • Have a cumulative grade point average of students intend to study abroad. 2.5 • Have a clear disciplinary record for at • Students are not eligible to apply for least the semester preceding the period of programs in a country with an overall Travel study abroad. Advisory Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) or 4 (Do • Not be on academic or disciplinary Not Travel). probation at the time of application and or time of departure • Should a Travel Advisory change to a Level • Be in good academic standing at the time 3 or 4 after the student has been approved of application and/or time of departure • Be in good standing with Student to study abroad, the OIP will work with Financial Services participants to select an alternate study • Have fewer than 60 credits in transfer credit site that falls within the guidelines above. Please note that due to COVID-19, these policies and procedures may need to be adjusted to respond to updated travel 2021-2022 Academic Catalog

General Information for22 Special Academic Opportunities Arts and Sciences EMMANUEL IN WASHINGTON Key to realizing a full understanding of politics and political science is an internship experience. This experience affords students the opportunity to apply the knowledge attained in the classroom to actual political settings. To that end, the Political Science Department, along with the Career Center, is excited to announce the Emmanuel in Washington program. Emmanuel in Washington provides excellent course and internship opportunities in our nation’s capital through two main programs: The Washington Center (TWC) and American University. These are both full semester (fall or spring) occupancies in Washington, D.C. Emmanuel in Washington will prepare students for a career in the global marketplace and allows students to make the priceless networking connections that advance any career choice. Emmanuel College

Admissions 23 Admissions Office of Admissions and French or Spanish foundation skills General Information for Emmanuel College assessments are administered online to all Arts and Sciences 400 The Fenway new students who enter the College and are Boston, MA 02115 used to place students into appropriate USA sections of required courses. Phone: 617-735-9715 Fax: 617-735-9801 PROCEDURE FOR E-mail: [email protected] TRADITIONAL STUDENTS Website: www.emmanuel.edu Candidates for first-year admission should Emmanuel College seeks candidates with submit the following credentials to the ­Office varied experiences, interests and of Admissions: backgrounds. Admissions decisions are • A completed application with essay and based on several factors, including: $60 non-refundable application fee • Academic record • An official secondary school transcript • Recommendation letters • Application essay (including senior grades through the • Extracurricular and community activities first marking period) and GED scores, • (Optional) SAT or ACT results if applicable • (Optional) Official SAT or ACT results. The The College recommends that applicants TOEFL (Test of English as a have strong academic preparation. Foreign Language) or IELTS (International Applicants should have completed a English Language Test System) may be secondary school program that includes the requested if the student’s native language f­ ollowing courses: is not English • English—four years • Two letters of recommendation: • Mathematics—three years including one from a secondary school counselor and the other from a secondary school A­ lgebra I, Geometry and Algebra II teacher in a core academic subject • Foreign language—two years of the Students who will be enrolling before their same language 18th birthday as of September 1, 2020 must • Social sciences—three years interview with the Dean of Students. • Laboratory sciences—three years To enroll, the accepted applicant must Four years of mathematics are s­ ubmit a $400 tuition deposit and a $300 recommended for a student considering room and board deposit (both deductible college study in mathematics, chemistry or from the first semester bill) if planning to business management. Candidates for reside on campus. After May 1, these admission as first-year students have the deposits become non-refundable. The option of submitting the SAT or the ACT. Admissions Committee reserves the right to Emmanuel College’s CEEB code is 3368 for withdraw acceptance if a student’s final the SAT and 1822 for the ACT. Mathematics report from secondary school is ­unsatisfactory. 2021-2022 Academic Catalog

24 Admissions The College offers a variety of application programs. Please contact the Office of Admissions for assistance in selecting the program that is best for you. General Information for Application Decision Enrollment Arts and Sciences Program Deadline Notification Deposit Early Action 1 November 1 After December 15 May 1 Early Action 2 December 15 After January 15 May 1 Regular Decision* February 15 Rolling after January 15 May 1 January Admission** December 1 Rolling after October 1 3 weeks after decision **To be considered for merit scholarships, students must apply by February 15. **To be considered for merit scholarships, students must apply by December 1. Enrolled students must complete an ADVANCED PLACEMENT/ Entrance Health Form to be filed with the INTERNATIONAL Office of Health Services before beginning BACCALAUREATE classes or moving into the residence halls. Advanced Placement (AP) examinations for Candidates who wish to defer their students who have taken designated AP enrollment must submit a request in writing courses in their secondary schools are to the Office of Admissions. All requests offered by the College Board in the spring. will be reviewed and enrollment may be A student achieving an AP score of four or deferred for up to one year without filing a five will receive credit for one course and new application. Deferred applicants must advanced placement in that subject area. submit a final, official secondary school transcript to complete the deferral process, Students who are taking International and may not enroll in any college courses. B­ accalaureate (IB) courses and plan to take Deferred applicants forfeit any merit the IB diploma or IB examinations may have scholarships they were awarded and will be their higher-level examination results reviewed again to determine their eligibility reviewed for course credit and/or advanced based on current scholarship requirements. placement. Students must submit their International students should refer to o­ fficial IB exam results. Higher-level exam the section, Procedure for International results of four or higher will be reviewed by ­Students on page 25. the appropriate department at ­Emmanuel College and entitle students to credit hours CAMPUS VISITS equivalent to at least one course. Students are encouraged to visit the campus Students should visit the Office of the during their junior and senior years of high Registrar transfer credit page for AP and IB school. Students who wish to arrange a exam scores and the corresponding credit/ campus tour or personal interview should course equivalencies. contact the Office of Admissions at 617-735- 9715, [email protected] or contact PROCEDURE FOR us via our website: www.emmanuel.edu/visit TRANSFER STUDENTS The transfer student is an important and valuable contributor to the Emmanuel ­Col­lege Emmanuel College

Admissions 25 community. The College welcomes transfer with credits in non-semester hours will be General Information for applicants from junior and comm­ unity converted to equivalent semester hours. No Arts and Sciences colleges as well as from four-year i­nstitutions. credit is given for courses below a 2.0 (C). Transfer students are expected to fulfill the Transfer applicants must submit: regular requirements for the degree and • A completed application with essay and successfully complete half of their academic program, at least 64 credits, including 50% $60 non-refundable application fee of major (and applicable minor • An official, final secondary school requirements, as well as major internship and capstone requirement at Emmanuel t­ ranscript with proof of graduation College to receive an Emmanuel degree. • An official transcript from each post-­ Grades for transfer courses are not included in the Emmanuel grade point average and secondary institution attended, including will not appear on the Emmanuel College grades from the most recent semester transcript. Courses to be considered for • One letter of recommendation from a transfer credit will only be reviewed once a recent college professor or advisor student has been accepted. Students who • Course descriptions for each p­ ost- have outstanding final official transcripts secondary institution attended for will have a registration hold placed on their a­ ppropriate credit evaluation account preventing registration until an • (Optional) SAT or ACT results official final transcript has been received. Please see College website for additional The College has a transfer application information. deadline of April 1 for transfer students applying for fall admission, and an International transfer students should refer application deadline of December 1 for to the section below: Procedure for students applying for spring admission. International Students. Decisions are made after­ October 1 for spring applicants and after February 1 for PROCEDURE FOR fall applicants. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Emmanuel College will grant credit for Emmanuel College is dedicated to helping courses taken at regionally accredited post- qualified international students reach their secondary institutions that are comparable personal and academic goals while studying in content, scope, and rigor to course in the United States. With a commitment offerings within the academic programs to an internationally diverse campus, offered at Emmanuel College. In general, 3-4 Emmanuel strives to foster appreciation credit semester credit, or the equivalent, will for cultural diversity and to broaden the be eligible for transfer. No credit will be perspective of the entire Emmanuel College granted for the following: vocational community to include the whole world coursework, continuing education units, pre- as its frame of ­reference. More than 41 collegiate or remedial courses, including any countries and territories are represented in ESL coursework, social activities, or Emmanuel’s student body. correspondence courses, unless recognized and offered by the U.S. Armed Forces International candidates for admission Institute. Military courses on a Joint Services as first-year students should submit the transcript with content that are within the f­ ollowing to the Office of Admissions: scope of programs offered at Emmanuel will be accepted for credit. Courses associated 2021-2022 Academic Catalog

26 Admissions General Information for • A completed application with a $60 To enroll, the accepted applicant must Arts and Sciences non-refundable application fee in s­ ubmit a $400 tuition deposit in U.S. dollars U.S. dollars and a $300 room and board deposit (both deductible from the first semester bill) if • A written essay using an essay topic planning to reside on campus. After May 1, chosen from the a­ pplication form the deposit becomes non-refundable. (students may also s­ ubmit additional examples of personal expression that may INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER serve to enhance their application) STUDENTS • Official or certified true copies of all International transfer students should follow ­secondary school transcripts in English the same procedure outlined above, but with (preferably the last three or four years), a few variations. At least one of the letters of as well as certificates and national recommendation should come from a recent ­examination results as applicable college professor or advisor. • Official first semester or mid-year grades If TOEFL results are over two years old from the student’s senior year of and have expired, please submit a copy secondary school as soon as they are of your expired score report. In addition, available ­international transfer applicants are ­required to submit: • Official TOEFL or IELTS scores are required • Official final secondary school transcript for international students whose ­native language is not English. The SAT or ACT is along with proof of graduation (if the date r­ ecommended but not required for non- of graduation is on the official ­transcript, native English-speaking intern­ ational this is sufficient) applicants. Emmanuel’s CEEB code is • Official transcripts from each post- 9606 for the TOEFL, 3368 for the SAT and secondary institution attended, including 1822 for the ACT grades from the most recent semester • Course by course and credential • I-20 Application with supporting bank evaluation certified by an international documentation must be submitted upon credential evaluating service, like World acceptance Education Services, (WES). While a credential service will evaluate the For more information regarding the TOEFL or authenticity, level, grade and credit IELTS students may contact: conversion and credential of the coursework completed, the Emmanuel ETS – TOEFL IBT Registration Office College Office of the Registrar will evaluate Website: www.ets.org/toefl the courses, in consultation with the IELTS: www.ielts.org Departments, for applicability to the degree requirements and course For more information about the SAT, equivalencies. Course descriptions and s­ tudents may contact: syllabi, certified translated in English, should be sent to Emmanuel for CollegeBoard evaluation at the time of application. Website: www.collegeboard.org The College has an application deadline of February 15 for first-year students, April 1 for transfer students applying for the fall semester and December 1 for students applying for the spring semester. Emmanuel College

Admissions 27 For more information, international students General Information for may contact: Arts and Sciences Office of Admissions Emmanuel College 400 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115 USA Phone: 617-735-9715 Fax: 617-735-9801 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.emmanuel.edu PROCEDURE FOR NON-MATRICULATING STUDENTS A non-matriculating student is one who is earning credits, but not toward an Emmanuel degree. Students who wish to take undergraduate courses at Emmanuel College as non-matriculating students should contact the Office of the Registrar. Arts and Sciences course registration for non-matriculated students begins one week after Emmanuel College degree-seeking students finish priority registration for the given semester. At the time of ­registration, students must provide evidence of successful completion of high school. This documentation may be provided by an official or unofficial high school transcript, college transcript, or college degree audit. The student must provide documentation of completion of any course pre-requisites. Available courses are viewable on College’s Searchable Course Directory. 2021-2022 Academic Catalog

28 Academic Regulations Academic Regulations General Information for REGISTRATION advisor about any future enrollments. Arts and Sciences Due to the accelerated nature of summer With the advice of their academic advisors, sessions, registration adds after the start students register online through Student date of the term are typically not permitted. Planning facilitated by the Office of the Please refer to the academic calendar Registrar each semester. Students who are for add/drop deadlines. The drop period already enrolled pre-register in April for extends to the end of the second week of the following summer and fall semesters classes. Please see page 63 of the catalog and in November for the following spring for detailed information regarding refund semester. A student is officially registered for policies. Please see separate summer refund classes only after all financial obligations to policies on page 307. the College have been met or an acceptable and approved deferred payment plan has CHOICE OF MAJOR been arranged with the Office of Student Financial Services. New students with Students should declare a major by March outstanding final official transcripts will 1 of their sophomore year. Departmental not be permitted to register for their second ­faculty advisors are assigned in the semester until these transcripts have been sophomore year. Major declaration forms are received by Emmanuel College. available in the Office of the Registrar. FULL-TIME STATUS CLASS ATTENDANCE Full-time undergraduate students normally Class attendance is critical to a student’s carry a course load of between 12 and 20 mastery of knowledge and skills that are credits per semester. taught in a specific course. Emmanuel College has established an attendance ADD/DROP policy to support student achievement in the classroom and to emphasize the correlation Students wishing to change a course must between attendance and academic success. secure the necessary forms and/or contact Attending class is the responsibility of the the Office of the Registrar in writing from student and the College expects students their Emmanuel College email address. to attend class regularly. Course syllabi will Undeclared students must seek advisor state clearly the relationship between class written approval to make any changes to participation and the course grade. their schedule after the online registration period. This must be done prior to the end of CLASS CANCELLATION the add/drop period. Students may not enter a class after the add period, which ends after In the event that a class meeting must be the first week of classes during the fall and canceled, staff in the Office of the Registrar spring semesters. Matriculated students will post an official class cancellation notice. who are not registered for any courses by the last day to add for the semester, will be AUDITING administratively withdrawn and will need to contact the Office of the Registrar and their With the approval of the instructor and the student’s academic advisor, students may Emmanuel College

Academic Regulations 29 register to audit a course by completing a examination days on the academic calendar. General Information for course audit form (available on the Office of A student who has more than two final exams Arts and Sciences the Registrar website) by the eleventh week scheduled on the same day may reschedule of the semester. See academic calendar for the middle exam. The student must arrange dates. Audited courses are recorded on for the change with the faculty member no the transcript. Neither a grade nor credit is later than the last day to withdraw from given. The total course load taken for credit classes. and audit in a semester cannot exceed the equivalent of five full courses. Audited GRADING SYSTEM courses are included in full-time tuition for students registered for 12-20 credits during Faculty of record for a course will evaluate the fall and spring semesters, inclusive of the audited course. Individual courses that are and submit final grades to the Registrar at audited during the summer will be subject to tuition charges. Non-matriculating students the end of each course. Letters express the will be responsible for the tuition charges associated with auditing a course. quality of the work and are correlated with VISITING CLASSES grade point values as follows: Emmanuel College encourages students to A = 4.0 visit classes with the instructor’s permission. Registration is not necessary. Tuition is not A- = 3.67 charged and no official records are kept. B+ = 3.33 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY B = 3.0 Emmanuel College is an educational community committed to academic B- = 2.67 integrity, ethics and trust. All members of this community share in the responsibility C+ = 2.33 for ­b­ uilding and sustaining a culture of high academic standards. The Academic Integrity C = 2.0 Policy is available on the College website. C- = 1.67 EXAMINATIONS D+ = 1.33 Student performance is evaluated at regular intervals throughout the semester. D = 1.0 In particular, mid-semester grades are required for all students. Examinations for F = 0.0 mid-semester and official final semester grades are evaluated and submitted to the INC = Incomplete (0.0) Office of the Registrar by the faculty of record assigned to the course. A final examination or IP = In Progress an equivalent form of evaluation is required in each course and must be stipulated in (used for two- course syllabus. Final examinations must be administered on the officially designated semester-long courses) P = Pass W = Withdrawn UW = Unofficial Withdrawal* AU = Audit NG = No Grade was submitted by the faculty member X = Non-credit item completed *Assigned by faculty to students who stopped attending before the semester withdrawal date and did not officially withdraw. Students who attend or participate in a course (Face-to- Face or online) after the withdrawal date, will 2021-2022 Academic Catalog

30 Academic Regulations General Information for receive the letter grade earned and are not The student must repeat the same course. Arts and Sciences eligible for a UW grade. Another course in the same department may be substituted only with the approval A student’s grade point average or credit of the student’s academic advisor and the ratio is the ratio of quality points earned chair­person of the department. Credit will to credits carried. Grades submitted at the be awarded only for one of the courses and end of a course are considered final. Only the higher of the grades will be calculated courses with a semester grade of 2.0 (C) or in the cumulative grade point average. The above are accepted for major courses and original grade remains on the transcript. minor courses (Nursing students should Should the original grade have resulted see the Nursing Program for specific in the student being placed on academic course grade requirements); grades of probation, the new grade will not affect that 1.0 (D) or above are accepted for other status. The Student Information System will courses. Incomplete (INC) grades carry 0.0 automatically perform a Credit Deficiency quality points are factored into the term Removal for course repeats for which the as such and cumulative GPA until a final same course was repeated and the original grade has been submitted by the faculty attempt earned credit. Students seeking to member on a Grade Change Form and improve their GPA due to an F grade or for a submitted to the Office of the Registrar. course substitute should submit the Credit Students must earn a C- or better in any Deficiency Removal Form to complete this course which is designated a prerequisite process. It is the ­student’s responsibility for another course. While a C- grade may to submit a completed credit deficiency allow progression to the next course in a form from the available on the Office of sequence, any required course for a major the Registrar’s webpage to complete the that has earned below a C will need to process. be repeated with a minimum grade of C earned to fulfill the requirement. See the INCOMPLETE (INC) GRADES Credit Deficiency Removal/ Course Repeat Policy for course repeat information. A In exceptional cases, students who have cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) been unable to complete the work of a is required for graduation. Mid-semester course may request to receive a grade of grades are submitted to the Office of the INC. Such requests will be granted only Registrar for all students. Course warning for extraordinary reasons, e.g., serious forms may be issued by faculty at any time p­ rolonged illness. Incomplete grades are during a semester. A copy is also sent to the submitted to the Office of the Registrar academic advisor. Mid-semester grades via the online grading tool within ECLearn are used as an advising tool and are not during the final grade submission. Faculty transcripted as part of the permanent will complete the online Incomplete student academic record; however, they Grade Form in conjunction with the grade may be viewed by the student and advisor submission for each INC grade awarded. on Student Planning. An INC grade carries 0.0 quality points, until CREDIT DEFICIENCY REMOVAL/ the faculty member has submitted a final REPEATING COURSES letter grade to the Office of the Registrar and a grade change is processed. This may Courses may be repeated to replace an F result in a term GPA below 2.0. Regardless (0.0), to meet college requirements, or to of the reason for INC grades, any term improve a student’s grade point average. GPA below 2.0 will place the student on Academic Probation. Emmanuel College

Academic Regulations 31 If a student with an INC grade(s) is placed will be the Monday of the 4th week of the General Information for on Academic Probation for a term GPA course. Please see page 307 for summer Arts and Sciences below 2.0, and the final grade(s) submitted withdrawal, grade transcription and refund increases the term GPA to a 2.0 or above, information. W grades are non-punitive and the student’s probationary status for do not factor into the term or cumulative that semester will be expunged from the grade point average. student’s record and academic history. PASS/FAIL OPTION Incomplete grades must be replaced by final grades by February 1 for fall semester The pass/fail option is possible for courses and October 1 for spring and two elective courses that are counted summer courses, although individual faculty neither in the student’s major or minor members may determine an earlier deadline requirements, nor among the student’s for coursework submission. Students with general requirements. The pass/fail option INC grades should ensure that INC grade is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors. deadline associated with their course will not The pass/fail option must be finalized in impact eligibility for financial aid. For more the Office of the Registrar by the semester information, please see the Satisfactory withdrawal deadline. The specific dates for Academic Progress (SAP) section of the the Fall and Spring semesters will be noted Catalog on page 58 or contact the Office of in the Academic Calendar. Please see page Student Financial Services. 307 for summer session Pass/Fail option deadlines. Grades for students so choosing Incomplete grades not replaced by the are s­ ubmitted only as pass/fail (P/F). A pass d­ eadline automatically become an F. In grade does not receive quality points and is extraordinary circumstances, the Associate not counted in determining the grade point Dean of the Academic School in which average. Pass/fails may not be changed to the course with the INC grade lives, in letter grades after the course is completed. consultation with the student and faculty Changes may not be made to Pass/Fail member, may extend the INC, but not beyond designation once Pass/Fail form has been the final day of that semester. A student on submitted. academic probation may not receive any grades of INC. A student with an INC in his GRADE CHANGES or her final semester will not be eligible for degree conferral. Changes in any assigned grade will not be made beyond one semester after the COURSE WITHDRAWAL initial awarding of the grade. Grade change requests must be signed by the Vice After the add/drop period, and with the President of Academic Affairs, Academic, or approval of the student’s academic advisor, Associate Dean and submitted to the Office a student may withdraw from a course of the Registrar. After consultation with the with a grade of W by completing the course faculty member, a student who wishes to withdrawal form available from the Office challenge a grade on a transcript or grade of the Registrar. Final withdrawal from a report should follow procedures outlined in course will be the Thursday of the 11th the Grade Grievance Process outlined below. week of the semester, with the first day of class constituting the first week. The GRADE GRIEVANCE POLICY specific dates will be noted on the academic calendar. Summer session withdrawal dates The faculty on record for a course will grade all assignments, including the final exam, 2021-2022 Academic Catalog

32 Academic Regulations General Information for and submit the official final grade to the grievance. The VPPA decision is final and Arts and Sciences Office of the Registrar. Only the faculty on cannot be appealed. record may officially change a grade. If on review, a student wishes to challenge a For a list of Department Chairs and grade, whether on an individual assignment Associate Deans, please visit the Emmanuel or the final transcripted grade, the formal website. procedure should be followed in the order listed below. Students may appeal a grade REPORTS AND RECORDS no later than one year after the course was completed. Unless a calculation Final grades are available online at the error occurs, records of student who have close of the semester. All students receive graduated are final and cannot be amended. mid-semester grades. Mid-semester grades are associated with the electronic 1. The student determines an error has student record in Student Planning, but been made by consulting with the faculty are not posted on the academic transcript. member involved and/or consultation with The College will withhold copies of grade the Registrar (or other officer involved). reports and transcripts of students under certain conditions, such as outstanding 2. Faculty Discussion: The student should financial obligations and non-compliance consult with the faculty on record for the with Massachusetts Immunization Law. course to challenge the grade. If after Official transcripts are provided at the discussing with the faculty member, the written request of students or graduates. student believes the grade is still in error, Transcript request and payment information the student may choose to petition to the is available on the Registrar webpage on the department chair by email. If the faculty College website. Unofficial transcripts can member was an adjunct and no longer be accessed by current students on Student employed by the College, the student Planning. should consult with the Department Chair. The Office of the Registrar maintains the 3. Department Chair: The Department Chair student education record. The Emmanuel may, after discussing with the student, College transcript, including student consult with the faculty member regarding graduation information, as well as student the grade. If the student believes the demographic information, and class and situation cannot be resolved, the student grade rosters are maintained permanently. may petition the Associate Dean of the All other student education records are applicable School. maintained by the College for a minimum of five years after the student’s last active 4. Associate Dean: After discussing the enrollment. matter with the Associate Dean, if the student believes the situation has not been Process for Access, Obtaining, and resolved, the student may petition the Vice Explanation of the Education Record President of Academic Affairs (VPAA). Students have the right to review and challenge their education records. Each 5. Vice President of Academic Affairs: The student may waive this right in special cases VPAA will review the situation and inform of confidential letters of recommendation the student of a decision regarding the relative to admission to any educational agency or institution, application for Emmanuel College employment, receipt of financial aid form,

Academic Regulations 33 receipt of any services or benefits from such the confidentiality of its records. A copy of General Information for an agency or institution. this law is available on the Registrar’s Office Arts and Sciences Privacy page of the College website. Students may view their mid-semester and final grades on Student Planning (EC Online Certain personally identifiable information Services). During the semester, students can from a student’s educational record, view their individual course assignments and designated by Emmanuel College as grades on ECLearn. directory information, may be released without the student’s prior consent. A To request access to their entire academic student who so wishes has the absolute records, the student should contact the right to prevent release of this information. Office of the Registrar. On an agreed upon In order to do so, the student must complete date, the student and the Registrar (or a form requesting nondisclosure of directory delegate) will provide access to the record information by the end of add/drop period. and respond to any questions regarding Students who wish to prevent the release the record. Students may request copies of directory information should contact the of their education record. High school and Office of the Registrar for this form. other college transcripts may be provided with a “Copy” notation and only provided Directory information includes name, to the student. Emmanuel will not send term, home and electronic address, campus non-Emmanuel transcripts to third parties, address and mailbox number, telephone including other institutions. and voice mailbox number, date and place of birth, photograph, major field of study, ­par­ This review applies to evaluation material tici­pa­tion in officially recognized activities submitted on/after 1975 unless access is and sports, weight and height of members waived by the student. The College reserves of athletic teams, dates of attendance, the right of 45 days for compliance of the p­ rogram of enrollment, anticipated date of request. Each office maintains a record of g­ raduation, degrees and awards received, anyone who has requested and obtained the most recent previous educational agency access to each student’s record. or institution attended and other similar information. Some or all of this information STUDENT CONFIDENTIALITY may be published in directories such as a student directory, an electronic student Emmanuel College regulates access to and directory, a sports program or other campus release of a student’s records in accordance publications. with the provisions of the Family Educa­tional Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended With regard to external inquiries, the (PL 93-380, Section 438, The General Office of the Registrar will verify directory Education Provisions Act). The purpose of information, unless advised to the contrary this act is to protect the privacy of students by the student as indicated above. “Verify” regarding the release of records and access means to affirm or deny the correctness of to records maintained by the institution. the information. The College will not provide corrections for inaccurate information. In compliance with the Family Education All non-directory information, which is Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (the Buckley ­considered confidential, will not be released Amendment), Emmanuel College has to outside inquiries without the express committed itself to protecting the privacy hand-written ­consent of the student. rights of its students and to maintaining 2021-2022 Academic Catalog

34 Academic Regulations General Information for However, the College will verify financial certain cases even when we object to or Arts and Sciences awards and release data for government do not request such research. Federal agencies. and State Authorities must obtain certain use-restriction and data security promises Students have the right to review their edu­ from the entities that they authorize to cational records. A student may waive this receive your PII, but the Authorities need not right in special cases of confidential ­letters maintain direct control over such entities. of recommendation relative to ­admission In addition, in connection with Statewide to any educational agency or institution, Longitudinal Data Systems, State Authorities ­application for employment, receipt of may collect, compile, permanently retain, financial aid form, or receipt of any and share without your consent PII from services or benefits from such an agency or your education records, and they may institution. A copy of the Release of Student track your participation in education and Information Policy is available on the Office other programs by linking such PII to other of the Registrar Privacy page on the College personal information about you that they website. obtain from other Federal or State data sources, including workforce development, FERPA ANNUAL NOTICE TO unemployment insurance, child welfare, REFLECT POSSIBLE FEDERAL juvenile justice, military service, and migrant AND STATE DATA COLLECTION student records systems. AND USE IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS As of January 3, 2012, the U.S. Department of Education’s FERPA regulations expand the Massachusetts state law requires all college circumstances under which your education students registering for nine or more credits records and personally identifiable to show proof of the required immunizations: information (PII) contained in such records • Two doses of measles, mumps and rubella — including your Social Security Number, grades, or other private information — may (MMR) or laboratory proof of immunity. be accessed without your consent. First, the • Proof of tetanus, diphtheria and acellular U.S. Comptroller General, the U.S. Attorney General, the U.S. Secretary of Education, pertussis (Tdap) vaccine within the past or state and local education authorities ten years. (“Federal and State Authorities”) may allow • Three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine or access to your records and PII without your l­aboratory proof of immunity. consent to any third party designated by • Two doses of varicella vaccine (chicken a Federal or State Authority to evaluate pox) or laboratory proof of immunity or a federal- or state-supported education a reliable history of varicella documented program. The evaluation may relate to any by a health care provider. program that is “principally engaged in • Meningitis vaccine: one dose of either the provision of education,” such as early Menactra or Menveo within the past five childhood education and job training, as years and after the age of 16 or a signed well as any program that is administered waiver. by an education agency or institution. • Completion of Tuberculosis Risk Second, Federal and State Authorities may Assessment Form and additional testing allow access to your education records and if necessary. PII without your consent to researchers performing certain types of studies, in Students may not register for classes or reside on campus unless these requirements are fulfilled. Emmanuel College

Academic Regulations 35 Please refer to the Health Services website of four courses. A student wishing to exercise General Information for to print out a copy of the Entrance Health this option must obtain a Study Off Campus Arts and Sciences Report. form and a copy of the regulations for study off campus from the Office of the Registrar RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS website and submit course descriptions and if applicable, a syllabus/syllabi for transfer Students must complete a minimum of credit evaluation. The student is responsible 64 credits at Emmanuel College and 50% for understanding and complying with the of major and minor to receive a bachelor’s regulations, including those relating to degree in liberal arts and ­sciences. Courses financial aid. All approvals must be obtained, registered for and completed at one of the and the completed form filed with the Office Colleges of the Fenway through the official of the Registrar before the student enrolls in cross-registration process will be considered a course at another institution. Credit will be in-residence. Courses pre-approved and granted only for courses taken at regionally completed through an approved Office accredited institutions in which a grade of of International Programs study abroad 2.0 (C) or higher is achieved. program will also be considered in- residence, counting toward the residency A completed Study Off Campus Form grants requirement, but the study abroad grades transfer credit as indicated, as long as a will not be posted to the transcript. Please grade of “C” or better is obtained. If these see the Study Abroad section for more conditions are met, the credit, not course details. grade, will be added to the Emmanuel College transcript and thus does not impact CREDIT HOUR STATEMENT the Emmanuel GPA. Courses completed at regionally accredited post-secondary One hour of classroom or direct faculty institutions that are comparable in content, instruction and a minimum of two hours of scope, and rigor to course offerings at out-of-class student work each week for Emmanuel College will be considered approximately 15 weeks for one semester for transfer credit. In general, courses hour of credit. For accelerated courses, must be 3-4 semester credits, or the 15-20 hours of out-of-class student work equivalent, to transfer credit. No credit will each week. At least an equivalent amount of be granted for the following: vocational work for other academic activities, including coursework, continuing education units, laboratory work, internships, practica, studio pre-collegiate or remedial courses, including work and other academic work leading to the any ESL coursework, social activities, or award of credit hours. correspondence courses, unless recognized and offered by the U.S. Armed Forces INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE Institute. Military courses on a Joint Services OF ELIGIBILITY transcript with content that are within the scope of programs offered at Emmanuel will International students on F-1 visas must be accepted for credit. Courses with credits carry a minimum of 12 credits per semester in non-semester hours will be converted to to maintain their Certificate of Eligibility. equivalent semester hours. STUDY OFF CAMPUS Students must complete 64 credits at Emmanuel College with 50% of the major Once matriculated, a student may obtain and minor requirements in residence to transfer credit for no more than one course for every full year completed at Emmanuel College as a full-time student for a maximum 2021-2022 Academic Catalog

36 Academic Regulations General Information for receive an Emmanuel degree. A maximum Office of Academic Affairs. Arts and Sciences of 4 courses may be transferred in once matriculated. This maximum does not ACADEMIC PROGRESS include courses taken through the COF consortium or approved Study Abroad Students must maintain a semester grade programs. Courses taken through an point average (GPA) of 2.0 to remain in approved study abroad program, courses good academic standing. To graduate from taken as part of the Colleges of the Fenway Emmanuel College, students must earn a Consortium, other official inter-institutional minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 as well as a programs of the College, and courses taken major GPA of 2.0. Students who earn under at Emmanuel during the summer session are a semester GPA under 2.0 will be placed considered “in residence” and count toward on academic probation. Details regarding the 64 credit Emmanuel credit minimum to academic probation is detailed below. receive an Emmanuel degree. UNSATISFACTORY STUDENT Students who receive credit for a course PROGRESS/ that is approved as an Emmanuel equivalent ACADEMIC PROBATION cannot also receive credit for the Emmanuel course on his/her transcript. Credit will be A student who achieves below a 2.0 grade added to the Emmanuel transcript upon point average in any semester will be placed receipt of an official sealed transcript from on probation for the following semester. the host institution or received directly via Students who earned a term GPA below 2.0 a secured, encrypted electronic transcript as a result of INC grades are also placed on service, such as the National Student academic probation, regardless of the reason Clearing House, Scrip-Safe, Parchment, for the INC grade. During this probationary etc. Grades are not included in the grade semester the ­student must not enroll in point average and will not appear on the more than 16 credits, nor receive any grades Emmanuel College transcript. of INC. As students typically register for the upcoming semester prior to academic This ­policy does not apply to courses standing review, any student placed on taken within the Colleges of the Fenway probation who is registered for 20 credits consortium. in the upcoming semester should consult with their academic advisor regarding CLASS STANDING which course to drop to ensure the student is enrolled in no more than 16 credits by Class standing is determined by the number the end of the Add period for the upcoming of credits completed by the beginning of semester. If by the end of the Add period a the first semester of the academic year; student on probation is still registered for for sophomore standing, 32 credits; for junior 20 credits, they will be contacted by the standing, 64 credits; for senior standing, 96 Registrar and will be automatically dropped credits; and for graduation, 128 credits. from one course. ACADEMIC REVIEW BOARD In addition, the student may not participate in an intercollegiate sports program, hold an The Academic Review Board reviews elected position in the Student Government ­petitions for exceptions to academic Association or be involved in a leadership policies and monitors satisfactory academic position in student activities. The student progress of students toward degree may be placed in a course designed to completion. P­ etitions are available in the Emmanuel College

Academic Regulations 37 s­ upport academic success. Students on based on the term of dismissal. The student General Information for probation due to a(n) INC grade(s), who should complete a Study Off Campus Form Arts and Sciences after receiving a final letter grade(s) for the and submit to the Office of the Registrar to courses in which INC grades were awarded, have any potential off campus coursework have an adjusted term GPA of 2.0 or above, reviewed and approved for transfer prior to will have the probationary status removed registration. Students dismissed at the end from their academic history. A student’s of the spring semester may not complete all probationary status for a particular semester four courses in summer sessions and return does not change when a credit deficiency the following fall semester. has been processed affecting the original term GPA. Dismissed students should follow the instructions for reinstatement in the ACADEMIC DISMISSAL procedures accompanying their academic dismissal letter. Official transcripts reflecting If the student fails to achieve satisfactory completed coursework should be sent to the academic progress (see definition of Satis­ Office of the Registrar. factory Academic Progress above) at the end of this first probationary semester, the Students should contact the Office of student will be dismissed from the College. Student Financial Services (OSFS) in the semester prior to re-admittance to ensure PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT a plan for payment has been established AFTER ACADEMIC DISMISSAL / before returning to Emmanuel. This includes PERPETUAL PROBATION verifying any financial aid eligibility. A student’s eligibility to return to Emmanuel Students who have been dismissed from does not guarantee eligibility for financial the College after two consecutive semesters aid. of term GPAs below 2.0 may petition for reinstatement to return to Emmanuel at Students who are granted re-admittance to least one full academic semester after the Emmanuel after a dismissal are placed on dismissal. Students should consult with ppermanent probation until graduation and their academic advisor and/or the Associate must adhere to the policies prescribed in the Dean of Academic Advising to develop a plan “Unsatisfactory Student Progress/ Academic to ensure their future success. Students Probation” section outlined in this catalog. who are dismissed at the end of the spring semester, may petition to be re-admitted to Students reinstated after an academic the College for the following spring semester. dismissal who earn a term GPA under 2.0 at Students dismissed at the end of the fall any point after re-admittance, regardless semester, may petition for re-admittance for of cumulative GPA will be permanently the subsequent fall semester. dismissed from the College without appeal. To be considered for re-admittance, FINANCIAL AID IMPLICATIONS students must demonstrate the ability to complete college-level work by completing For information regarding the academic four courses with a grade of “C” or better at requirements to receive federal, state and another regionally accredited institution. Emmanuel-funded financial aid, please see It is advised that students complete two the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) courses in the summer session and two policy within the Finances and Financial Aid courses in either the fall or spring semesters section of the Catalog located on page 58. 2021-2022 Academic Catalog

38 Academic Regulations General Information for LEAVE OF ABSENCE MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE Arts and Sciences A student may take a voluntary leave of Students may want to take a voluntary absence for one semester after consultation medical leave of absence (MLOA) during the with a member of the Academic Advising semester as a result of medical or mental Office. During this time, a student ordinarily health reasons. A MLOA allows students does not study at another college; such whose academic progress and performance, p­ ermission is granted only by the Associate or ability to otherwise function, has been Dean of Academic Advising. Students should seriously compromised by a mental health consult with the Office of Student Financial condition or a medical condition to take time Services before taking a leave of absence. away from the College without academic Inter­nat­ ional students should consult with penalty. Such leave affords students time the International Student Advisor before to pursue treatment and eventually return t­ aking a leave of absence. Students may to the College with a significantly improved extend a voluntary leave of absence after chance of academic and personal success. consultation with representatives of the Academic Advising Office. To take a MLOA during the semester, a student should meet with either the WITHDRAWAL Director of Health Services or the Director of Counseling Center (depending upon Students wishing to withdraw from the the issue) to discuss his or her particular College must notify the Office of the circumstance. Registrar and academic advisor. The Withdrawal Form is available at the Office The appropriate Director makes a of Academic Advising and the Office recommendation to the Associate Dean of of the Registrar website. Matriculated Academic Advising who will make the final students who do not enroll in classes by decision regarding the MLOA. Students will the end of the Add period during the fall or be asked to sign a release of information spring semesters will be administratively form so that the recommendations, but withdrawn from the College. Mere absence not the student’s medical details, can be from classes and examinations is not a shared with the Associate Dean. Students withdrawal, nor does it reduce financial are encouraged to meet with the Office of obligations. Students who received a Federal Student Financial Services to understand Perkins Loan or Massachusetts No-Interest the financial implications of a MLOA. Loan must meet with the Office of Student Recommendations for a MLOA are made on Financial Services at the time of withdrawal. an individualized case-by-case basis but Students who are withdrawing due to usually will include a recommendation for financial concerns are also encouraged to appropriate form of treatment so that the meet with the Office of Student Financial student can address the health concern Services. Additional information is available while on leave. Course work at another on page 61. institution is not permitted without special permission from the Associate Dean of REINSTATEMENT Academic Advising. Additionally, after consultation with the Associate Dean of A student in good standing who voluntarily Academic Advising, students on a MLOA will has withdrawn from the College and who be permitted to re-enroll in a subsequent wishes to be reinstated should apply to semester at Emmanuel. the Associate Dean of Academic Advising at least one month prior to the beginning of the semester in which ­reinstatement is sought. Emmanuel College

Academic Regulations 39 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS student’s record for that academic program General Information for and level has permanently closed and Arts and Sciences A minimum of 128 credits is required for the changes will not be made to the record after undergraduate Bachelor of Arts, the conferral date. Students will be asked Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of to verify their degree and program in writing Science degrees. A cumulative grade point prior to the degree conferral. Any additional average of 2.0 (C) is required for graduation. coursework completed after the degree Students enrolled in the Nursing program conferral will not impact the credentials should view the Nursing Student Handbook nor final cumulative GPA at the time of the for grade criteria for each nursing program conferral. Failure to notify the Office of the requirement. Only courses with a semester Registrar about any undeclared programs grade of 2.0 (C) or above are accepted for for which a student may have earned prior major courses and minor courses; grades to conferral, will result in the academic of 1.0 (D) or above are accepted for other programs declared at that time being the courses. A C- is required for any course final academic record for that program for designated as a prerequisite of another the student. Additional majors or minors course. will not be added to the student record retroactively. DEGREE APPLICATION Students may earn two majors, but only one A degree application must be submitted degree. Undergraduate students declared to the Office of the Registrar via EC Online with two majors that are housed within Services by September 15 for December different baccalaureate degrees (such as a completion and by February 15 for May Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science) completion. Failure to complete a degree will be provided the option to choose the application will delay a student’s ability degree with which to graduate. Students to graduate. Participation in the May must make this determination prior to the Commencement ceremony will be allowed degree conferral. Students in this situation upon successful completion of all academic who do not confirm their preferred degree to requirements and financial obligations. be listed as their final academic record will graduate with the declared degree on file DEGREE CONFERRAL AND and the degree posted will not be adjusted at FINAL TRANSCRIPT a later date. Emmanuel College confers degrees two The final official transcript includes the times per year. The first conferral is on the student’s posted degree and conferral date of the May commencement ceremony. date, major and any minors, language The second conferral is December 31st. certificates, any honors awarded including Students who do not complete all degree Latin Honors and Distinction in the Field, and requirements by the spring semester grades any Education certifications. The diploma due date will be considered December lists the students name, degree, and any graduates. Written verification of degree applicable Latin Honors for undergraduate completion is available upon request from the Office of the Registrar. The degree, students. including any major and minor declared at the time of conferral will be the student’s GRADUATION RATES official academic program for that degree level. Public Law 101-524: The Student Right-to- Know and Campus Security Act requires all Once a student’s degree is conferred, the 2021-2022 Academic Catalog

40 Academic Regulations General Information for institutions of higher education receiving International Honor Society for Business, Arts and Sciences Title IV funds to disclose the graduation Management and Administration rates of full-time students who are attending Sigma Iota Rho college for the first time. In accordance with The Honor Society for International ­Studies this law, Emmanuel College’s graduation Sigma Tau Delta rates are available in the Office of the International English Honor Society Registrar. Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing HONORS Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Society Term Honors – Dean’s List Theta Alpha Kappa Each semester, the names of students who National Honor Society for Religious attained academic distinction the preceding Studies and Theology term are published. Students with a term grade point average of 3.5 with 16 credits HONORS FOR BACCALAUREATE completed (no pass/fail) and no incomplete DEGREES (INC) or in progress (IP) grades at the close of the term achieve placement on the Dean’s Latin Honors List. Latin Honors—summa cum laude, magna cum laude and cum laude—are awarded Honor Societies at graduation to bachelor’s degree Alpha Kappa Delta candidates who have achieved high schol­astic performance and have completed International Sociology Honor Society at least 64 credits at Emmanuel College. Beta Beta Beta Latin Honors are listed on the diploma and final official transcript. Latin Honors National Biology Honor Society are awarded based on a percentage of the Gamma Sigma Epsilon graduating class of Arts and Science as listed: National Chemistry Honor Society Kappa Pi Latin Honors % of Graduates Summa cum laude 4.5 Art Honor Society Magna cum laude Omicron Delta Kappa Cum laude the next 9.5 the next 15.0 National Leadership Honor Society Phi Alpha Theta Kappa Gamma Pi Students graduating from Emmanuel ­ National History Honor Society Coll­ege who have maintained a 3.5 Phi Beta Delta cumulative grade point average for seven semesters and have demonstrated Honor Society for International Scholars outstanding leadership and community Pi Lambda Theta service are eligible for membership in Kappa Gamma Pi, the national honor society International Honor Society and ­ organized in 1927 for graduates of Catholic Professional Association in Education colleges in the United States. Pi Mu Epsilon The National Mathematics Honor Society Pi Sigma Alpha The National Political Science Honor ­ Society Psi Chi The International Honor Society in P­ sychology Sigma Beta Delta Emmanuel College

Academic Regulations 41 DISTINCTION IN THE FIELD General Information for OF CONCENTRATION Arts and Sciences To receive distinction in the field of concentration, a student must earn a 3.5 grade point average in major courses and successfully complete and present in public a significant senior project, determined in consultation with the department. DISTINCTION IN THE FIELD FOR INDIVIDUALIZED MAJORS To receive distinction, a student completing an individualized major must earn a 3.5 average in all of the courses in the major program and complete a significant senior project, determined in consultation with the advisor. The project may be completed as part of a capstone course or culminating experience. The project must be approved for distinction by two faculty members ­representing different academic disciplines within the individualized major. 2021-2022 Academic Catalog

42 Academic Support Services Academic Support Services General Information for ACADEMIC ADVISING PROGRAM designed to help students develop or Arts and Sciences enhance effective academic ­strategies The Academic Advising program provides based on their own strengths and needs. a comprehensive framework within which students explore the liberal arts curriculum One of the most popular ARC programs is and focus on a particular area of study. the Peer Tutoring Program. Professors from Students meet regularly with their general every discipline in the College recommend academic advisors during their first two students with the best academic years. These meetings provide opportunities performance and interpersonal skills to to become knowledgeable about academic provide one-on-one tutoring and facilitate p­ olicies and procedures, to develop short- group study sessions. Students can sign and long-term academic plans, to discuss up online or in person at the ARC for a ­academic progress, to select and schedule single tutoring session or arrange weekly or courses and identify additional resources on monthly meetings with peer tutors. All Peer campus. This program has been thoughtfully Tutors at Emmanuel College are trained and crafted, based on developmental research supervised by professional ARC staff. and theory, with an appreciation of students’ The ARC also offers professional Academic, individuality and the challenges students Writing and Math Specialists to address experience as they transition from high particular student needs. Academic school to college. Speciali­sts provide coaching and study skills assistance, including reading strategies Entering students will have the opportunity and time management. Writing Specialists to participate in an assessment to provide expert writing assistance in any help determine potential majors. This discipline and at any stage of the writing assessment is in collaboration with the process. The Math Specialist provides Career Center, and the students will work specialized support for courses in most closely with their advisor to review the disciplines that require math. ARC staff also results. host regular workshops, which are open to all students, on issues such as study strategies, Generally, students declare their majors by adapting to college expectations and writing March 1 of their sophomore year. They are personal statements. then assigned a new advisor based on their area of study. The ultimate responsibility for For more information, stop by the ARC fulfilling graduation requirements rests with on the lower level of the library, call the student. 617-735-9755 or e-mail [email protected]. ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY The Academic Resource Center (ARC), located on the ground floor of the Cardinal Emmanuel College offers robust technology Cushing Library, offers a variety of programs, support for our academic programs, resources and support to aid ­students in including the extremely popular ECLearn their quest for academic success. ARC (Canvas) e-learning platform and specialized services, offered at no extra cost, are Emmanuel College

Academic Support Services 43 hardware and software for arts and sciences DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES General Information for disciplines. Students also have access to Arts and Sciences high end technology including VR and 3D Emmanuel College is committed to providing printing in our DiscoveryLab, and can check full access of its educational programs for out cameras, laptops, recording equipment students with documented disabilities. and more from the Library/Learning We practice a nondiscriminatory policy Commons. and offer reasonable accommodations to students with documented disabilities. CAREER CENTER The Disability Support Services’ office ensures that students with disabilities can The Career Center is a campus-wide career actively participate in all facets of college center which offers a variety of resources life. Our goal is to coordinate and provide a to assist Emmanuel students in all phases variety of services that allow all students of their career development. This includes to have access to the collegiate curriculum i­ndividual career advising, a four-year and experience. In addition, our focus career plan, job and internship postings and responsibility is to increase the level on HireSaints—our career management of awareness among all members of the system—and resources for ­academic major College community. or career d­ ecisions, including online career assessments. All first year students take For more information on disability the required INT1001 Career Planning and accomm­ odations, please contact Disability Engagement course in the second semester Support Services in the Academic Resource of their first year. This course assists them Center at 617-735-9923, in identifying and applying to internship [email protected] or visit sites and prepares them for successful the Emmanuel College website. experiences. In addition to supporting academic internships, students also LIBRARY LEARNING COMMONS have the option to explore careers in non-­ academic, exploratory internships as well, The Learning Commons – which includes through the INT1010 Independent Internship traditional library services as well other course. academic support services such as academic technology assistance – is focused The Career Center organizes a variety of on supporting learning and scholarship at employer-based events both on-and off- Emmanuel. The Learning Commons offers campus, such as: employer information ample study space, including individual sessions; part-time and summer jobs and study carrels, group study rooms and internships fair; alumni panels; and joint custom-designed tables with power and career fairs through our collaboration with lighting. In addition, there are 24 PCs other career centers in Boston. with specialized software available in the reading room for student use. The Library For more information on the Career Center is open over 107 hours per week during the or to set up an appointment, please stop by academic year, and offers extended hours Wilkens Science Center, Room 316, call during exam periods. 617-735-9930 or schedule an appointment through HireSaints. The Learning Commons staff takes pride in offering expert assistance in a warm, welcoming environment. Each full time staff member has at least one advanced degree in areas including information science, 2021-2022 Academic Catalog

44 Academic Support Services General Information for history, education, instructional design and film screenings, courses, programs and Arts and Sciences law. Every student receives information special events. Also on the first floor of the literacy instruction as part of their first Learning Commons is the new DiscoveryLab, year experience. Research librarians are a student makerspace that includes 3D also available for individual consultations printing, button making, a Cricut machine, by appointment or on a walk-in basis over a sewing machine, electronics and more. 90 hours per week, including nights and The DiscoveryLab host a series of formal weekends. Research help is also available via programming, as well as offering drop-in online chat, email or phone. Librarians also hours for students to learn, innovate and partner with ARC writing specialists to offer create on their own. drop-in workshops on research and writing. Our part time front desk staff at the Learning Commons have gone through extensive training in both IT and library services. Services available at the front desk include IT help, checking out books, dvds, games, cameras, chargers, and other media equipment, as well as course reserves. The Learning Commons provides outstanding access to scholarly materials needed for any area of study. In addition to over 300,000 print and e-books, the College subscribes to thousands of journals, magazines and newspapers, as well as dozens of specialized scholarly databases which are available using your portal ID and password anywhere on or off campus, 24/7. The Learning Commons is also part of a consortium that includes numerous nearby colleges, so Emmanuel students, faculty and staff can borrow books from those libraries as well. In addition, as Boston residents, students have full privileges at the award- winning Boston Public Library, located just 1.6 miles from campus. Our librarians also welcome suggestions for book purchases and can obtain books from libraries across the country to be delivered for student use. The Learning Commons partners with groups across the Emmanuel community to offer a huge variety of programs including poetry readings, author talks, tours, exhibitions, films, and more. In addition, the Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall (239 seats) provides a theater-style venue for lectures, Emmanuel College

Student Life 45 Student Life Emmanuel College is located in the heart covered by a family plan. All international General Information for of Boston, a city rich in history and culture. students are required to enroll in the college Arts and Sciences Emmanuel College students’ experience health insurance plan. extends far beyond the campus. The Museum of Fine Arts, The Isabella Stewart Gardner STUDENT AFFAIRS Museum, Symphony Hall and Fenway Park are just a few of the landmarks within The Division of Student Affairs serves walking distance that enhance student life. students through development of the whole person guided by the charism of the Emmanuel College is in the midst of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Providing heaviest concentration of colleges in transformative opportunities within an the world. Through its participation in inclusive community of diverse perspectives, the Colleges of the Fenway consortium, Student Affairs empowers students through Emmanuel students benefit from the social learning, growth, leadership and action to and cultural events at the five member pursue lives of purpose as global citizens. colleges. Administration The College seeks to serve both the College Dean of Students/Chief Student Affairs community and the local community. Officer collaborates with ­student leaders, Volunt­ eer and paid work of various types, faculty, staff and administ­ rators to provide including work in nearby hospitals, schools quality services, programs and activities and community agencies, provide students that support students in their academic with opportunities to become involved in the endeavors, and enhance campus life. community and gain professional experience. Student Affairs represents the needs Service to others is central to the Emmanuel and ­interests of the student body to the College student experience. College community, responds to student needs, answers inquiries and imposes GENERAL REGULATIONS d­ iscipline for infractions of the student code of conduct. Student Affairs staff and Regulations and information covering administrators serve as ­student organi­zation all phases of student life are contained in and class a­ dvisors and are ­available the Student Guide which can be accessed to assist individual ­students with concerns. on the website. All students are expected to fulfill the obligations set forth. Emmanuel Athletics College students who are not ­living at home It is the mission of the Emmanuel College or residing on campus must report their local athletic department to recruit, enroll and address to the Office of the Registrar. foster the development of collegiate student athletes both on and off the playing fields. The College is not liable for the loss, theft or The development of the whole person is damage of personal property. Massachusetts promoted by combining strong athletic state law requires all students to have competition and high academic standards, health insurance coverage. A college health providing students with a physical, mental, insurance plan is available for students not and social readiness in a safe, 2021-2022 Academic Catalog

46 Student Life General Information for sportsmanlike, and challenging environment. Consistent with Emmanuel College’s Mission, Arts and Sciences Emmanuel College is a Division III member of the Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion the National Collegiate Athletic Association is committed to social justice and works (NCAA). with the entire Emmanuel Community to ensure the engagement, inclusion, and The College sponsors 16 varsity sports empowerment of all students. including: men’s and women’s cross country, men’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, The Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion women’s softball, men’s and women’s also advises the College’s Multicultural volleyball, men’s and women’s indoor and Clubs and Organizations. In this role, outdoor track and field, men’s and women’s we are able to develop programs and basketball and men’s and women’s lacrosse. events in collaboration with our student Emmanuel’s main conference affiliation is organizations. These partnerships allow us with the Great Northeast Athletic Conference to plan for thematic programs including: (GNAC) which is comprised of 13 New Hispanic Heritage Month, National Coming England colleges and universities. Out Day, Black History Month and Asian- American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Jean Yawkey Center and the Roberto We also work with student organizations Clemente turf field are home to the to coordinate discussions and dialogues Emmanuel Saints. The athletic facilities centered on current events and social justice include an athletic training room, locker issues. rooms, and a gymnasium with a bleacher seating capacity of 1,400. The gymnasium Mission and Ministry is a comprehensive facility that hosts Rooted in the spirit of the Catholic home basketball and volleyball contests. Intellectual Tradition, Emmanuel College In addition, the multi-use facility includes strives to create a welcoming community a batting cage and space utilized by all of that embraces the Gospel ethic that our varsity sports, club teams and Colleges inspires us to seek social justice and to live of the Fenway Intramural programs. The compassionately. Informed by the charism Colleges of the Fenway Intramural Program of the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre promotes non-varsity competition between Dame de Namur, that education is God’s and among the six Colleges of the Fenway greatest work, Mission and Ministry offers campuses. The program offers both coed opportunities for students, faculty and and single-sex options in many different staff of varying denominations to enrich areas including basketball, soccer, volleyball, their relationship with God, self and others flag football, racquetball, ping-pong and through prayer groups, retreats, days apart, innertube water polo. discussion groups, spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, education, the Catholic Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion sacramental life, interdenominational The Center for Diversity, Equity and dialogue and ­varied community service. Inclusion (CDEI) engages the Emmanuel Living ­compassionately reflects yet College Community by providing programs again another Notre Dame charism, that and initiatives that celebrate diversity, of embodying God’s goodness, as the affirm identity and promote authentic Emmanuel College community invests inclusion. We aim to empower students from itself in a comprehensive volunteer service underrepresented backgrounds through program both at home and abroad. support and advocacy. Emmanuel College

Student Life 47 The Mission and Ministry Office collaborates based individual and group counseling General Information for with the Office of Residence Life in to undergraduates as well as proactive Arts and Sciences sponsoring an Intentional Community living prevention, education, and consultation experience at the Notre Dame Campus in across campus. Our multidisciplinary team Roxbury. The experience involves community welcomes and advocates for students of living, volunteer experience with our all backgrounds and works to create a community partners in the Roxbury area, safe environment that fosters the unique regular reflection periods, and an end-of- strengths of each individual. year project demonstrating the work of the students. The mission of the Intentional The Counseling Center is staffed by Community, open to students of all faiths, licensed clinicians and adheres to the is to provide a worthwhile experience for professional and ethical standards governing students to deepen their understanding of psychologists and mental health counselors compassionate service to others, enliven established by the American Psychological their sense of spirituality, and deepen their Association. faith. Emmanuel College hosts the Catholic p­ opulation of the member colleges of the New Student Engagement and Transition collaboration of the Colleges of the Fenway, The Office of New Student Engagement another vital component of the spiritual life and Transition provides new students and of the College. their families with resources, support, and outreach during the initial transition to Community Service and Service Learning Emmanuel Coll­ege. The office serves as a Emmanuel College has a long history and liaison to administ­ rative and faculty offices tradition of serving the community.  In an regarding any new student issues including, active campus community committed to but not limited to, students who may be at social justice, students make a difference, risk regarding pers­ istence at Emmanuel. when and where they want. 80-85 percent of our student body participates in volunteer This office oversees transitional activities, resulting in nearly 45,000 hours programming including but not limited to of service to the community.  Emmanuel new student ori­entation and welcome week, has been placed on The President’s Higher as well as advising the first-year class Education Community Service Honor Roll officers. with Distinction for the last five years. Community service is a vital piece of Detailed information is available on the New the Emmanuel College experience.  An Student Engagement and Transition portion Emmanuel education is one that will make a of the Emmanuel College website. difference in our students’ lives. In return, it is expected that they will make a difference The Jean Yawkey Center in the lives of others. The Jean Yawkey Center serves as the central gathering area—the living room Counseling Center for the student body. The building includes The mission of the counseling center the Maureen Murphy Wilkens Atrium with is to support the personal, social, and wireless Internet access, student meeting academic development of students and spaces, dining facilities, recreational and the wellbeing of the Emmanuel community. fitness areas, as well as a 1,400-seat Our professional staff provide strengths- gymnasium. The Jean Yawkey Center hosts various weekly student organization 2021-2022 Academic Catalog

48 Student Life General Information for meetings, Family Weekend events, the hall with the students. This person is Arts and Sciences discussion and study groups, intramural responsible for the day-to-day management programs, numerous club activities including of the building and is responsible for concerts, poetry slams, multicultural food creating an environment that will support tastings, lectures and open-mic nights, as an individual’s growth and development. In well as Emmanuel College’s annual Dance addition, each hall has Resident Assistants Marathon. who are student leaders that live with the residents and are dedicated to supporting The Jean Yawkey Center for Community residents with their personal and academic Leadership provides opportunities for concerns. Emmanuel students to utilize Boston as their extended classroom while simultaneously Student Activities allowing them to serve at agencies The Office of Student Activities strives to and schools throughout the greater provide all Emmanuel College students Boston area. The Jean Yawkey Center for with a wide range of educational and Community Leadership sponsors academic social opportunities that will facilitate the and co-c­ urricular events including service development of the whole person through learning courses, a cultural competence an integrated co-curricular program. training p­ rogram and a city-wide service day. Through various leadership initiatives Annually, the Jean Yawkey Center and the advisement of student clubs for Community Leadership awards and organizations, the Office will provide scholarships to upperclass Emmanuel opportunities that enhance our students’ students for exemplary work. educational endeavors, foster critical thinking, social and intellectual interaction Residence Life and Housing and an awareness of the world beyond the The Office of Residence Life and Housing classroom. p­ rovides students with opportunities to explore new experiences, enhance personal The Office assists in connecting our growth, build new relationships, and play students with one or more of our 100-plus an active role in celebrating and promoting areas of involvement: overseeing clubs the ideals of a Catholic community. The and organizations, implementing a variety Residence Life and Housing staff strives of college-wide programs, the Emmanuel to create an environment conducive to Leadership Academy, Commuter Services, promoting living and learning that is safe, Weekend Programming, offering discounted just and developmental. tickets to off-campus events such as the Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics, the movies and Students live in four residence halls to a number of theater productions. Aside on main campus that offer a variety of from assisting students with their seamless living options. The residence halls offer a transition to, and continued development number of amenities including Internet and within the college community, the Office cable, recreation and fitness equipment, provides a safe and supportive environment televisions, kitchens, laundry facilities, study that promotes, encourages and ­celebrates areas and computers. differences as well as delivers ­services and programs that focus on issues of diversity An Assistant Director/Residence Director and multiculturalism, so that our students is a professional staff member who lives in achieve a high level of cultural competence. Emmanuel College