COLLEGE
OF
THE
HOLY CROSS
2006
2007
student
handbook
College Seal
COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS
The seal is a heraldic emblem whose symbols represent the distinguishing features of the College of the Holy Cross.
Mission Statement
In the outer circle, the College and City of Worcester’s name are
inscribed in Latin. The initials, “S.J.” (Societas Jesu), indicate that
Holy Cross is a Jesuit college. The inner shield forms the conventional background for heraldic symbols: a gilt edged book (a
symbol of learning) and a cross of gold (a symbol of our faith
and its priceless worth). The cross divides the lower part of the
shield into four quarters which are alternately red and sable, the
colors on the shield of Worcester, England.
The upper part of the shield displays the emblem of the Society
of Jesus, a blazing sun with the letters IHS, the first three letters
of the Holy Name in Greek. On either side is a martin, part of the
ancestral crest of Rev. Benedict J. Fenwick, second Bishop of Boston and founder of Holy Cross.
The motto “In Hoc Signo Vinces” (in this sign wilt thou conquer)
is attributed to King Constantine the Great, a Roman emperor
noted for his tolerance of Christians. According to historians,
King Constantine had a vision of a flaming cross carrying this
inscription, on the day before his decisive victory over Maxentius
at the Milvian Bridge on October 28, 3l2 A.D. The victory led to
his capturing Rome and convinced him of the importance of the
Christian faith.
College Color
The official color for the College of the Holy Cross is purple, which
comes from the motto “In Hoc Signo Vinces” on the purple labarum
of King Constantine and from the episcopal purple of Bishop Fenwick.
The College of the Holy Cross is, by tradition and choice, a Jesuit
liberal arts college serving the Catholic community, American
society, and the wider world. To participate in the life of Holy
Cross is to accept an invitation to join in dialogue about basic
human questions: What is the moral character of learning and
teaching? How do we find meaning in life and history? What are
our obligations to one another? What is our special responsibility to the world’s poor and powerless?
As a liberal arts college, Holy Cross pursues excellence in teaching, learning, and research. All who share its life are challenged
to be open to new ideas, to be patient with ambiguity and uncertainty, to combine a passion for truth with respect for the views
of others. Informed by the presence of diverse interpretations of
the human experience, Holy Cross seeks to build a community
marked by freedom, mutual respect, and civility. Because the
search for meaning and value is at the heart of the intellectual
life, critical examination of fundamental religious and philosophical questions is integral to liberal arts education. Dialogue about
these questions among people from diverse academic disciplines
and religious traditions requires everyone to acknowledge and
respect differences. Dialogue also requires us to remain open to
that sense of the whole which calls us to transcend ourselves and
challenges us to seek that which might constitute our common
humanity.
The faculty and staff of Holy Cross, now primarily lay and religiously and culturally diverse, also affirm the mission of Holy
Cross as a Jesuit college. As such, Holy Cross seeks to exemplify
the longstanding dedication of the Society of Jesus to the intellectual life and its commitment to the service of faith and promotion of justice. The College is dedicated to forming a community
which supports the intellectual growth of all its members while
offering them opportunities for spiritual and moral development. In a special way, the College must enable all who choose to
do so to encounter the intellectual heritage of Catholicism, to
form an active worshipping community, and to become engaged
in the life and work of the contemporary church.
Since 1843, Holy Cross has sought to educate students who, as
leaders in business, professional, and civic life, would live by the
highest intellectual and ethical standards. In service of this ideal,
Holy Cross endeavors to create an environment in which integrated learning is a shared responsibility, pursued in classroom
and laboratory, studio and theater, residence and chapel. Shared
responsibility for the life and governance of the College should
lead all its members to make the best of their own talents, to work
together, to be sensitive to one another, to serve others, and to
seek justice within and beyond the Holy Cross community.
APPROVED SPRING 1992
Crusader Cognomen - History
On October 6, l925, the student body of Holy Cross chose “Crusader” as a cognomen for Holy Cross athletes. The balloting for
the cognomen was sponsored by the student newspaper, The
Tomahawk, and the decision was virtually unanimous.
The other two nicknames considered were the “Chiefs” and the
“Sagamores.” While “Chiefs” was adopted for a brief period, its
limited appeal led to its replacement. The adoption of “Crusader”
as a sobriquet launched the College of the Holy Cross into the
collegiate nickname arena.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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What’s Available to You, Now That You Are a Member of the Holy Cross Community
Services and Information .............................................................. 5
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Explore Your Interests, Develop Your Talents... Make a Difference
Student Programs and Involvement ............................................. 19
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Your Voice! Your Concerns! Your Chance for Empowerment
Student Government Association ................................................. 21
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Life on the Hill
Residence Life ............................................................................ 23
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“Men and Women for Others” — Exploring the Jesuit Tradition and So Much More
College Chaplains’ ...................................................................... 29
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What You Should Know About Your Academic Program
Academic Affairs ........................................................................ 31
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Living the Mission
Community Standards and Disciplinary Procedures for Students ... 47
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Learning to Live Together
College Policies and Procedures .................................................. 55
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Discover What Lies Outside the Borders of Holy Cross Through the Colleges of Worcester
Consortium, Inc.
Providing Services to Member Colleges in Central MA .................. 67
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A guide to Food, Fun and More
Insiders Guide ............................................................................ 69
Easy Search — Find by Topic
Index ......................................................................................... 74
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What is available to you, now that you are a member of the Holy Cross Community
An alphabetical listing of helpful information & resources on campus
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SERVICES AND INFORMATION
Athletic Facilities
T
he College’s athletic facilities are intended primarily for
use by its students. As time and space permit, faculty,
administrators and staff may also use the facilities.
The Hart Recreation Center includes a 3,600-seat basketball
arena, a 1,200-seat ice rink, a six-lane swimming pool with separate diving area, squash and racquetball courts, locker rooms,
sauna and shower facilities and a rowing practice tank. The Carol
& Park B. Smith Wellness Center includes a specialized strength
and conditioning facility for student-athletes as well as aerobic
equipment and workout areas for the general student-body,
faculty and staff.
The fieldhouse contains basketball and volleyball courts as well
as an indoor track. Other athletic facilities include outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor eight-lane running track and lighted
astroturf multi-purpose field, 3,000-seat Fitton Field baseball
stadium, 1,350-seat Johnson Smith Soccer Stadium, 23,500-seat
football stadium, and an adjacent softball field and several practice fields which are used by many of the College’s teams and
clubs.
With 27 intercollegiate athletic teams, intramural programs, club
sports and general student use, facilities are heavily used. Scheduling priority is given to in-season sports.
Use of fields
All requests for use of the athletic fields must be processed
through Student Programs (508) 793-3487 who will in turn contact the scheduler within the Athletic Department.
Athletic Facilities
HOURS OF OPERATION
Fieldhouse Administrative Offices
M-F 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Fieldhouse Ticket Office
M-F 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Fieldhouse Gym
Times Vary
Hart Center Administrative Offices
M-F 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Hart Center Pool
M-F 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Sat. Noon - 3:00 PM
Sun. Noon - 3:00 PM
Wellness Center
M-Th 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Fri. 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Sat./Sun. 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Varsity Weight Room
M-F 8:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Ice Rink
Opens in October (Weekly schedule posted at site)
N.B. Facility schedules are subject to change
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Academic Services and
Learning Resources
Smith 214 – 508-793-2713
The goal of the Office of Academic Services and Learning Resources is to connect each Holy Cross student with the academic
resources most useful to him or her. Ms. Christina Chen (Director) and Ms. Sabrina Forbes (Associate Director) provide academic advising and academic support services designed to help
students make the most of the academic programs and opportunities at the College.
Among the resources we offer are workshops on a variety of
learning skills, individual assistance with time management and
academic planning, and the Mentoring Program for first-year
ALANA and international students. You can learn more about
the resources available to you at our web site: http://
www.holycross.edu/departments/dean/aslr/ Please visit our
office in Smith 214 or phone 793-2713 to make an appointment
to see us. We look forward to helping you:
◆ find an academic program appropriate to your needs
◆ clarify your academic interests in order to select or change
your major
◆ augment your major with a minor, concentration, or
academic internship
◆ improve your study skills or locate a tutor to help you with
your courses
◆ explore graduate and professional studies, study abroad, or a
semester away
◆ identify connections among your courses, activities, and
career interests
Can We Talk? Campus Communications
In order to effectively communicate with students, the College
has designated that written notification to a student’s Post Office Box on campus or to the student’s GroupWise e-mail account to be its official means of communication. It is the responsibility of each student to check their Post Office Box and
GroupWise account daily in order to receive official communications in a timely manner. A student’s failure to check their box
or e-mail daily is not an extenuating circumstance.
Career Planning Center
Hogan 203 - 508-793-3880
The staff of the Career Planning Center assists students in identifying and clarifying career objectives, teaches skills and strategies for conducting a successful job search, and provides resources to assist students in finding entry level professional positions and internships. Students are encouraged to begin the
career planning process as first-year students and to continue to
utilize Center resources throughout their four years at Holy
Cross.
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The services offered by the Center include: individual career
counseling, career exploration groups, workshops, mock interviews, career panels, a shadowing program, on-campus recruiting, resume referral, career fairs, summer job postings, a credential file service, career resource library, newsletters and
website. A database of Holy Cross graduates who have volunteered to serve as career advisors is also available to students.
The Center participates in the following consortia which provide additional internship and employment opportunities for
students: Liberal Arts Career Network (LACN), Liberal Arts
Recruiting Connection (LARC) and Massachusetts Educational
Recruiting Consortium (MERC).
Recruiting Services
The on-campus recruiting and resume referral programs provide students with the opportunity to interview with potential
employers for entry level positions and internships. In order to
become eligible to participate in these programs seniors are
required to attend an Orientation to Senior Services workshop
and an Interview Skills workshop during senior year. Underclass
students may also be required to attend specified workshops
prior to submitting application materials through these programs. The requirements for maintaining eligibility to participate in these programs are described on the Candidate Registration Form which is distributed at the Orientation to Senior
Services workshop.
Class Deans
Mark Freeman, Class of 2007, and
Victoria L. Swigert, Class of 2008,
Smith 224 - 508-793-2530
G. Earl Peace, Class of 2009, and
Esther Levine, Class of 2010,
Smith 223 – 508-793-2532
There is one Dean for each class year. Each supervises the academic program and progress of students in the class from first
to fourth year. In addition to your academic advisor, this is the
person who can answer your questions about degree requirements, advise you on your academic program, and help you
think through the many curricular options available to you.
Because the Class Deans have strong working relationships with
faculty, administrators, and professional staff throughout the
College, they can help you find the appropriate resources to
support your academic success.
The Class Deans also administer academic policy, including,
among others, policies on enrollment, attendance, leave of absence and withdrawal, academic standing, transfer credit, and
academic exceptions. Please see Chapter Six of this Handbook
or the College Catalog for a complete description of the academic program at Holy Cross. Any questions or concerns about
your program, degree requirements, or academic policies should
be brought to your Class Dean.
College Bookstore
Hogan 1 - 508-793-3393
The Bookstore is owned and operated by the College to provide textbooks, academic supplies, and computers to Holy Cross
students. In addition to the academic needs of the students, the
Bookstore maintains a unique tradebook department that is
reflective of a Holy Cross education as well as a selection of high
quality clothing and gifts for students and parents.
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The Bookstore is open
Monday through Friday,
9 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday, 11 AM - 3 PM
during the academic
year. These hours
are frequently expanded for special
events occurring
on campus. The
Bookstore recommends the use of the
Crusader Express
card for purchases, but
also accepts cash, checks in the exact amount, MasterCard, Visa
and American Express. The Bookstore does not extend credit or
maintain personal charges for purchases.
For additional information, please call or visit our website on
the Holy Cross home page.
Counseling Center
Hogan 207 - 508-793-3363
Emergency after hours 508-793-2222
Students in college sometimes encounter personal problems
that make their lives more difficult than they need to be. These
problems can affect a student’s ability to achieve personal, career and academic goals. The psychologists and professional
staff at the Counseling Center provide a variety of services to
assist students in resolving problems, learning about themselves
and others, and promoting personal and intellectual growth.
Off Campus referrals are made for students requiring specialty
care. The psychological counseling services offered at the Center are based on interventions designed to help students resolve
developmental issues of early adulthood.
Among the services offered by the Center are:
◆ Individual counseling directed toward the resolution of
personal problems.
◆ Educational and career counseling and testing to promote
the identification and implementation of appropriate
academic and career goals.
◆ Developmental groups designed to address common
student concerns such as assertiveness, personal growth,
relationships, family problems, and eating disorders.
◆ Lectures and open discussions on topics related to human
development that are of interest to students.
◆ Advisement, training, and consultation for resident assistants
and other student leaders.
◆ Referral for a psychiatric evaluation provided through the
University of Massachusetts Medical Center.
◆ Consultation for students, faculty, and staff, about others for
whom they have concerns.
◆ Relationship Peer Educators (RPE) actively encourage
students to examine important issues around intimacy, sexual
responsibility, gender differences, attitudes and beliefs as they
are related to socio-cultural role expectations, the development of healthy and unhealthy relationships, and the factors
surrounding, influences on, and prevention of sexual assault. In
addition to preventive education, the RPEs make themselves
available as paraprofessionals to rape survivors and concerned friends as sources of information and referral.
The services offered at the Counseling Center are available to
all current full-time students and are confidential. Students interested in making an appointment, and those dealing with a
psychological emergency, may call the Center or come in from
9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.. For psychological emergencies
after hours and on weekends, the psychologist on call can be
reached by calling Public Safety at Ext. 2222.
Holy Cross Dining
Kimball Hall 508-793-3384
Hogan Campus Center 508-793-2270
Holy Cross Dining takes pride in the high quality food and
services it provides to all of its students and guests. High standards are maintained while providing a wide variety of foods
that will help in meeting your nutritional requirements.
It is our pleasure to have you as our guest and hope that you
enjoy your dining experience. If you
have any comments
or suggestions concerning the Dining
Department, please
feel free to contact the
Management Staff
at the specific location. We
would be
happy to
assist you in any
way possible.
OTHER SERVICES
◆ Boxed Meals
◆ Meals for ill Students
◆ Meal Plans
◆ Residence Hall Catered Events
◆ Special Dietary Requests
◆ Kimball Sweet Shoppe – Special Occasion & Birthday Cakes
and More
KIMBALL FOOD COURT – SECOND FLOOR
FEATURES
◆ A-La-Carte with the option of Dining-In or Take-Out
◆ Asian Stir Fry & Sushi, Pizza & Calzones
◆ Block & Barrel Deli / Orville & Wilbur Wings
◆ Grilled Items To Order & Panini Sandwiches
◆ Garden & Specialty Salads
◆ Kimball Sweet Shoppe Specialty Items
SWORDS ATRIUM CB2 – FIRST FLOOR
FEATURES
◆ Ameno Coffee *Fair Trade Certified & Organic
◆ Gourmet Wraps
◆ Gourmet Salads
◆ Kimball Sweet Shoppe Specialty Items
HOGAN CAMPUS CENTER
COOL BEANS – FIRST FLOOR
FEATURES
◆ Seattle’s Best Coffee & Espresso
*Fair Trade Certified & Organic
◆ Gourmet Bagels & Breakfast Sandwiches
◆ Freshens All Natural Fruit Smoothies
◆ Blended Ice Cream Creations
◆ Kimball Sweet Shoppe Specialty Items
LOBBY SHOP – FIRST FLOOR
FEATURES
◆ Convenience Products, Film, Phone Cards & Newspapers
◆ Frozen Microwave Entrees
◆ Sandwiches, Snacks & Ice Cream
◆ Kimball Sweet Shoppe Specialty Items
◆ Beverages & More
CROSSROADS PIZZA & GRILL – GROUND FLOOR
FEATURES
◆ Student Employment & Advancement
◆ A-La-Carte with the option of Dining-In or Take-Out
◆ Web Site & Location Department Information
www.holycross.edu/studentlife/dining/
◆ Pizza, Calzones, Deli & Grilled Items
LOCATIONS
KIMBALL DINING ROOM – MAIN FLOOR
FEATURES
◆ All-You-Care-To-Eat while in the Dining Room
◆ Self-Serve Stations including: Classic Entrees, Grill, Deli, Pasta/
Pizza, Stir Fry & Noodle Bowls, Salad Bar
◆ Theme Meal Events
◆ Kimball Sweet Shoppe Specialty Items
services
and
information
◆ Nutrition, Exercise and Eating Disorder (NEED) Peer
Educators promote a healthier, happier lifestyle through the
promotion of knowledge regarding eating disorders and
disordered eating. NEED also functions to teach healthy
eating and exercise habits and to build self-esteem.
◆ Weekday Luncheon Entrees
◆ Gourmet Chopped Salads, Deli Selections & Sushi
◆ Kimball Sweet Shoppe Specialty Items
THE PUB – GROUND FLOOR
FEATURES
◆ The Pub offers a relaxed atmosphere to meet and greet
friends
◆ Only students and visitors of legal age are allowed in the Pub
◆ Pub Munchies available during open hours
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Meal Plan Access
Crusader OneCards are validated for all students at the beginning of the academic year and must be presented at every meal
to the cashier for access.
The card is the property of the College of the Holy Cross and is
the official identification card of the College. Students are urged
to carry the card with them at all times.
A card that has been reported lost or being improperly used by
someone other than the person to whom it was originally issued will be confiscated. If you have lost your card, report it
immediately to the Public Safety Office where they can issue a
replacement card for a fee.
The board contract extends from the day the residence halls are
opened until the day they are closed. Students who live on campus contract for both room and board; they are not separate
programs. The on-campus contract is for the entire academic
year.
Code of Conduct
To ensure a pleasant dining experience for all members of the
community, any inappropriate behavior at a dining facility will
meet with removal from that location and a referral to the appropriate college officials. Special attention should be called to
the following guidelines:
◆ All students and guests are required to enter and exit dining
facilities through designated entrances / exits only.
◆ Students must bus their trays and otherwise clear their
tables prior to their departure.
◆ All professional and student staff members are to be treated
with courtesy and civility.
◆ Food, tableware or beverages may not be taken from the
Main Kimball Dining Hall.
“Take out” dining locations are available on campus. Theft of
any food item from a dining location will meet with a referral
to the appropriate college officials.
The Holy Cross Dining Staff look forward to enhancing your
academic experience with exceptional service, delicious food and
festive events. For further information, please call 508-793-3384
/ 508-793-2270 or visit us online :
www.holycross.edu/studentlife/dining/
Disability Services
Hogan 207 - 508-793-3363
TTY: 508-793-3591
The Office of Disability Services coordinates assistance for disabled students in order to promote equal access to College programs and services. The office seeks to assist students and their
families in making the necessary arrangements to facilitate full
participation in academic and extracurricular pursuits.
The College of the Holy Cross complies with Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990, and applicable local, state and federal statutes regarding
nondiscrimination against persons with disabilities.
The Office of Disability Services is located within the Counseling
Center in Room 207 of the Hogan Campus Center. The director
of the office or a designee is available for consultation please call
or stop by.
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Financial Aid
Hogan 314 - 508-793-2265
The Financial Aid Program at Holy Cross has been established
to assist students who, due to financial restrictions, would not
otherwise be able to attend the College. Financial aid packages
are provided in the form of scholarships, loans, and employment, either singly or in combination. Except as otherwise noted,
financial assistance is based on demonstrated need, academic
promise, and fulfillment of the citizenship requirements for financial aid established by the federal government. It is strongly
recommended that any student who is experiencing financial
difficulties contact the office at his or her earliest convenience.
Financial aid applicants must submit new application materials
for each year that they wish to be considered for financial assistance, and financial aid awards are reviewed each year based on
the financial need demonstrated therein. For this reason, financial aid awards may be adjusted from year to year as a student’s
ability to contribute to the cost of education changes. The opportunity to apply for assistance is extended to every student at
Holy Cross, even if he or she has never previously applied for
or received any type of financial assistance from the College.
Aid having not been previously granted does not preclude an
applicant from being considered for such assistance at a later
date. Financial Aid application materials may be obtained from
the Financial Aid Office, located in Hogan 314, which is open
Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. More detailed information regarding financial aid is contained in the
College Catalog and the College Admissions Bulletin.
Health Services
Loyola 508-793-2276
fax 508-793-3610
Health Services is located adjacent to Loyola Hall. Health Services is a Medical Clinic on campus to meet your personal health
needs. Board-Certified Family Physicians have appointments
available Monday- Friday, 20 hours per week. Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses have scheduled office hours Monday- Saturday. . Women’s Health/Gynecological Care is available by appointment. Allergy injections may be administered
to students already under the care of an allergist. Registered
Nurses can assist students with smoking cessation and asthma
education. Students are required to have a medical record on
file.
Hours
Academic Year: Monday-Friday 7:30am-6:30pm
Saturday (acute care only) 10:00am-4:00pm
Emergencies
Any Emergency occurring on the Campus should be referred
immediately to Public Safety at Ext. 2222. Public Safety is the
emergency service coordinator on campus. All Officers are
trained as First Responders. Transportation to a local hospital
will be arranged or an ambulance will be directed to Campus.
Call 911 for all off campus emergencies.
Student Illness
In case of illness when the Health Services is open, a student
should call to schedule an appointment to be seen. Urgent problems are triaged immediately. Health Services issues no written
excuses. Confirmation of a visit to Health Services will be made
Urgent Care After Hours
In cases of significant illness or acute injury after routine hours,
Public Safety should be called (ext. 2222) if on campus. If unsure
whether illness or injury is significant, the student or Public
Safety may page the Hahnemann Family Health Physician on
call at (508) 792-8830 for consultation.
Health Services Fees
An annual health participation fee covers the cost of on-campus
health services. The fee covers the student for the academic
year. The College of the Holy Cross is not responsible for off
campus health or medical care expenses (i.e. emergency room
visits, prescription drugs, medical supplies etc.). Such expenses
are the responsibility of the student or the student’s sponsor.
Please check with your insurance carrier for reimbursement of
expenses.
Pharmacy Services
Students can arrange to have their personal prescriptions delivered to Health Services. Students fill out a Pharmacy Form and
provide the prescription from their physician. These forms are
available at Health Services and the staff can assist you with any
of your concerns. Health Services’ Providers write prescriptions,
if needed, during student health visits. Prescriptions are delivered Monday-Friday at 4:30 PM.
Stress Reduction
Students may schedule Massage Therapy. This service is performed in Health Services professional massage therapy room.
The service is provided by licensed massage therapists. Students receive discounted rates.
Confidentiality
All student health records are entirely private and confidential.
It is the Health Services policy that no medical information will
be released to any party without the expressed written consent
of the student. Health Services personnel may release to insurance companies or other third party
payers only such information as
may be required in the filing of claims. The only
exceptions are releases
that are required by
law or life threatening
situations. In a life
threatening emergency situation when
it is impossible to obtain student’s written
permission, the parent or legal guardian will be notified
by the attending
physician.
Handling of Bloodborne Pathogens and other
Potentially Infectious Materials
Universal precautions are followed to prevent contact with blood
or other potentially infectious materials. Under universal precautions, blood and certain body fluids of all individuals are
considered potentially infectious. Gloves should be worn for
touching blood and body fluids when providing first aid and for
handling items or surfaces soiled with blood and body fluids.
Gloves are available in first aid kits provided by Health Services
to residence halls. The College has a team of specially trained
custodial staff that can be paged through Public Safety to clean
up blood and other potentially infectious materials. Accidents
or injuries involving blood and body fluids should be reported
immediately to Health Services (X2276) or Public Safety (X2224).
Sharp objects should be handled in such a manner to prevent
accidental cuts or punctures. Used needles should not be bent,
broken, re-capped or otherwise manipulated by hand. They
should be discarded after use into a puncture resistant sharps
disposal container. Health Services supplies appropriate sharps
containers and proper disposal of used sharps for any student
that has a need. For more information, visit our web-page or
call 508-793-2276.
services
and
information
to the student’s Class Dean upon the request of the student.
Students who anticipate an absence of several days or more for
reasons of illness should contact their Class Dean. Parental notification of a student’s hospitalization is legally required for minors. Students over 18 years of age who are hospitalized will be
encouraged to notify their parents. It is important that students
who are hospitalized or confined off campus notify the Health
Services promptly at (508) 793-2276.
Henry M. Hogan Campus Center
The Henry M. Hogan Campus Center offers a wide variety
of services, and houses numerous facilities, providing a broad
social, cultural, educational and recreational program for the
College community.
The Campus Center includes modern meeting rooms, spacious
lounges, a student organization complex and administrative
offices. To serve the College community, the Campus Center
houses the College Bookstore, Post Office, Cool Beans, a coffee
lounge, the Lobby Shoppe, a convenience store, and Crossroads Grill and Pub. In addition, there are automated teller
machines, a hair salon, game room, laundry and dry cleaning
services, the copy center and fax service. Within the Campus
Center is a multi purpose ballroom and private dining rooms
catered by the College Dining Services Department.
The Campus Center is committed to fostering educational experiences and to complementing formal instruction with meaningful leisure-time activities. Participation in and the development of mature appreciation for social, cultural, intellectual and
recreational activities for the entire College community are the
primary goals of the Campus Center.
Only student organizations recognized by the College and departments of the College are entitled to use rooms in the Campus Center without charge. All food and other refreshments
must be ordered from the Hogan Food Service for consumption in the Campus Center.
The law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts prohibits the
consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individuals under twenty-one years of age. The student I.D. can be used
as proof of age to enter the Pub. Misrepresentation of age is a
violation of the College Community Standards and will result in
a referral to the appropriate college authority. Please refer to
the college alcohol policy on page 55 for additional information.
Information Technology Services
Technology support is provided through the Information Technology Services department (ITS), located in the basement of
Fenwick Hall and on the first floor of Smith Hall. Services include the Help Desk, wired and wireless network and Internet
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connectivity, applications support, and training. The primary
applications for students are: email (GroupWise), Microsoft Office; Internet browsing (Internet Explorer); on-line student information “Star” (PeopleSoft); Course management systems
(Blackboard), among others.
Library System
The on-line library system can be reached at: http://
www.holycross.edu/departments/library/website/
For assistance, call 508-793-2642.
HELP DESK
Course Management System
Location
Fenwick Hall, Lower Level, Room B21
Hours 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Phone 508-793-3548
Email helpdesk@holycross.edu
FAX 508-793-2711
Holy Cross offers the Blackboard Course Management tool as
one way of electronically accessing course materials (syllabus,
assignments, etc).
It can be reached at:
http://
cms.holycross.edu.
Service Request On-line Form
The Help Desk offers the College community a central line for
questions and problem resolution. The Help Desk is here to
answer student, faculty, and staff questions on College supported software, College-owned hardware, and network problems including PC’s, Macs, printers, and network connections.
Student computer connectivity in the residence halls is provided
through the team of Resident Computer Consultants (RCCs).
If you are unable to reach an RCC for assistance, the Help Desk
will provide the assistance for you. If other Information Technology Services staff knowledge and resources are needed, your
call will either be forwarded to the proper person or an ITS
work order “ticket” will be submitted to the proper specialist.
Each residence hall room contains a wired jack for each occupant. Additionally, we are adding wireless connectivity into all
residence halls over the next two to three years (see http://
www.holycross.edu/its/helpdesk/hd/wireless_services.pdf for
a list of wireless locations on campus). In order to connect your
computer to the network, the computer must meet the minimum standards (see http://www.holycross.edu/its/helpdesk/
hd/coc/min_req.html).
Please visit the ITS Help Desk web site (http://
www.holycross.edu/its/helpdesk/) for more information about
the services provided to students by the Information Technology Services department, such as Resnet connectivity, self-service password resets, web publishing accounts, latest virus information, and other tips and techniques.
Use of Information Technology (IT) resources
Holy Cross is a member of the Internet and of Internet 2. Our
internet address is holycross.edu. The Holy Cross homepage is
http://www.holycross.edu . Email accounts are of the form:
userid@holycross.edu .
In addition to using the full GroupWise email client, students can
use the GroupWise WebAccess system from a browser from
any Internet location by going to the Holy Cross homepage
and selecting the GroupWise WebAccess link. Students can also
get to a number of information resources, such as course schedules, grades, and financial aid information, through the Student
Access to Records (STAR) system (again, linked off the HC
homepage).
Computing Labs
O’Kane Hall, Room 32B. Open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Your HC ID card is required to gain access to the lab.
Many academic departments have their own computer labs.
All users of the College’s information technology resources
are expected to follow the following “Holy Cross Use of Information Technology Resources Policy”:
USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
RESOURCES
Definition
Information technology resources are the computer equipment
and facilities that comprise the College network and all electronic information and communication contained on the network.
A network is the electronic infrastructure that allows a user’s
computer to be connected to other information technology resources.
Users are all members of the College community, including but
not limited to students, faculty and staff who have an account
on the College network.
A network identifier is a unique pre-formatted code assigned
to the user that is the property of the College.
A network password is an eight character alphanumeric code
created by the user to access the College network.
A network file is any personal, academic or administrative
record stored electronically on the College network.
Policy Statement
College information technology resources are provided to enable faculty, staff and students to advance the mission of the
College in their academic and administrative activities. Information technology resources are to be accessed and utilized in
an ethical manner that does not compromise the integrity of the
system. All users of information technology are to adhere to
high moral, legal and professional standards, and to act in the
best interests of the College.
In addition, all users of information technology resources are
responsible for protecting the proprietary rights of the College
and maintaining the accuracy, integrity and confidentiality of
the information to which they have access. Resources are not to
be abused or employed in such a way as to interfere with, or
cause harm or damage to, another person, institution or company within or outside the College community. While the College encourages the exploration of educational and scholarly
interests through the use of its information technology resources,
respect for the rights and privacy of others must be observed.
Community members and their guests may not access the files
or communications of others without authorization. Those who
are authorized to access confidential files must respect the privacy rights of others and use data only for legitimate academic
or administrative purposes.
The College is committed to providing accessibility to information technology resources for all members of the community.
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All users of information technology are to comply with the
following policies, procedures and security controls. The director of Information Technology Services (ITS) is charged with the
responsibility of implementing, monitoring and revising the
provisions of this Policy.
Access
Most of the information technology resources of the College
are accessible to members of the College community. Some
resources are also accessible to the public. Access to certain resources may require authorization by an academic or administrative department head who will also provide adequate orientation and training for the appropriate use of such resources.
Users are not to attempt to access, search or copy information
without the proper authorization.
A user’s network identifier and password provide access to information technology resources. In some cases, this includes
authorized access to restricted information. A user’s network
password is not to be shared with anyone, and its confidentiality is to be strictly maintained. Users will be held accountable for
all actions performed under their network identifier, including
those performed by other individuals as a result of user negligence in protecting their network password. If a user’s password is compromised, the user must change the password immediately. Students are required to change their passwords every 180 days; faculty and staff are required to change their passwords every 90 days.
No one is to use the information technology resources through
another individual’s network identifier, either with or without
permission. Active sessions are not to be left unattended. Providing false or misleading information in order to gain access to
information technology resources is prohibited.
Confidentiality
Academic, financial and personnel records of the College are
considered confidential and private, whether or not they exist in
computerized form. Every effort will be made to limit access to
those records only to authorized individuals. The College may
be compelled to release confidential records to comply with
legal obligations.
All users with access to confidential data are to safeguard the
accuracy, integrity and confidentiality of that data by taking all
necessary precautions and following established office procedures to ensure that no unauthorized disclosure of confidential
data occurs. For information regarding the confidentiality of
student educational records, please refer to http://
www.holycross.edu/general_counsel/legal_information/
It is a violation of College policy for authorized users to access
confidential files of others without a legitimate academic or administrative purpose.
Copyright
Copyright is a form of protection the law provides to the authors of “original works of authorship” for their intellectual
works that are “fixed in any tangible medium of expression,”
both published and unpublished (Title 17, United States Code).
It is illegal to violate any of the rights provided by the law to the
owner of a copyright. The College respects the ownership of
intellectual material governed by copyright laws. All members
of the College community are to comply with the copyright
laws and the provisions of the licensing agreements that apply
to software, printed and electronic materials, graphics, photographs, multimedia, and all other information technology resources licensed and/or purchased by the College or accessible
over network resources provided by the College. Individual
author, publisher, patent holder and manufacturer agreements
are to be reviewed for specific stipulations.
Web Use
A significant portion of the College’s information technology
resources is its Web site. Faculty, staff and students authorized
to publish on the Web must comply with the Holy Cross Web
Policy. http://www.holycross.edu/web/web_policy.html
System Integrity and Protection
The integrity and protection of the College’s information technology resources are integral to an efficient and high-performance network. Any activity that compromises the integrity or
protection of the system is prohibited. Such activities include
but are not limited to:
·
Creation, importation or exportation of destructive code,
such as a virus
·
Degradation of system performance, including the creation
of unnecessary processes or excessive printing
·
Unauthorized use of mass e-mail (http://www.holycross.edu/
its/it_policies/pol_use_of_email/)
·
Propagation of chain e-mail
·
Failure to provide adequate physical security for information
technology resources
Prohibited Uses of Information Technology Resources
Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to make full use of
the College’s information technology resources. Such use, however, is not without limitations. Any activity that violates College policy or any local, state or federal law is prohibited. The
following uses are also proscribed:
Privacy
·
Soliciting sales, advertising or managing a private business
The College will not monitor users’ private electronic data, software and communications files as a routine matter. The College
reserves the right to access and to disclose the contents of an
individual’s electronic data, software and communications files
when a legitimate need exists. The reasons for such access and
disclosure include, but are not limited to, investigations of serious violations of College policies or unlawful activities.
·
Impersonating other individuals or concealing one’s identity
in electronic communication
·
Viewing offensive or objectionable material at publicly
accessible stations
·
Posting offensive or objectionable material on the College
Web site
Users should note that all network files are regularly copied to
backups and stored for indefinite periods in off-site locations. In
such instances, user deletion of an electronic file, such as an email message, may not delete a network copy of that file.
services
and
information
The College acknowledges its responsibility to all faculty, staff
and students to provide a safe environment for work and study.
Communications from members of the College community are
to reflect mutual respect and civility. Obscene or intolerant language, as well as offensive images, clearly violate these standards and are considered inappropriate for electronic and all
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munity. The determination of what is obscene, offensive or intolerant is within the sole discretion of the College. Users should
note that College information technology resources may be
accessed by minors.
of “St. John the Baptist” and “Benedict XV” and Shrady’s “St.
Martin of Tours.” Plazzotta’s “The Hand of Christ” sits on the
upper terrace in front of the library while Gross’s “Isaiah” oversees the east patio on the way to the Hogan Campus Center.
Reporting Suspected Violations
The Circulation Desk is immediately accessible to both library
entrances.
Suspected violations of this policy are to be reported to the
director of Information Technology Services. Depending on the
nature of the violation, the ITS director may refer the matter to
the relevant academic or administrative vice president. If a suspected violation is reported instead to a supervisor, chairperson, director, dean or other responsible person, that person is to
report the instance to the ITS director.
The College will consider the intent, effect, and seriousness of
the incident in levying sanctions for violations of this policy.
Any person who engages in any prohibited activity as described
above may be subject to disciplinary action, including the loss of
computer privileges and/or dismissal from the College, and to
criminal prosecution under the applicable state and/or federal
laws.
Libraries
Main Circulation Desk 508-793-2642
The Mission of the Holy Cross Libraries is to support the information needs of the College...
From the Library Mission Statement
The Holy Cross Library system includes the main library Dinand, the O’Callahan Science Library, the Fenwick Music Library, and the Rehm Library. Total volume holdings are 597,000
with 1,520 print periodical and an ever expanding number (over
11,000) of electronic journal subscriptions. Holy Cross also manages the library at the Worcester Art Museum where Holy Cross
students are always welcome.
Dinand Library
The Dinand Library was first opened in the Fall of 1927. It was
named in honor of Bishop Joseph N. Dinand, S.J., President of
Holy Cross from 1911-18 and from 1924-27.
Hours during the academic year:
Sunday through Thursday: 8:30am - 1:00am
Friday & Saturday: 8:30am - 11:00pm
Hours are extended during study and exam weeks.
The library runs an integrated library system (Innovative Interfaces, Inc.) that provides public and staff access to the library
databases. The online catalog (http://library.holycross.edu/)
offers a variety of search features for finding information about
our collection. The library Web Site (http://www.holycross.edu/
departments/library/website/) contains a great wealth of resources and information. Here you will find descriptive information regarding the five libraries. The web site provides access
to over 60 scholarly databases, electronic journals and easy access to the catalogues and web sites of other colleges and universities. Please browse the site and provide us with feedback.
Tell us what you like and where we can improve. This is your
resource.
First Floor
The Main Entrance at the crest of the library stairs opens into the
foyer that contains two magnificent stained glass windows executed by Charles Jay Connick. Within the foyer are Rodin’s busts
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The Main Reading Room, one of the most magnificent rooms
on campus, houses the print reference collection and the main
Reference Station. Reference librarians are available during the
day and Sunday through Thursday until 10 pm. Virtual Reference is available 24/7 with participating libraries of Jesuit institutions throughout the nation. This room also contains several
work stations and networked printers. More workstations are
scattered throughout the building. Wireless connectivity is expanding throughout the building, plus, there are many network jacks for student laptop use.
The Periodical Area contains current print journals, newspapers, and reference staff. Back files of journals are bound and
shelved in the general stack area. Periodicals do not circulate.
Thousands of electronic journals are available on the library
website.
Mezzanine and Ground Levels
The library’s book collection is contained in the two lower levels
that are directly beneath the main reading room and in the east
and west wings. These wings, added in 1977, are known as the
Joshua and Leah Hiatt Wings and are dedicated in memory of
the victims of the Holocaust. Books with the Library of Congress Classification A-G are on the mezzanine level and those
with the classification H-Z are on the ground level. Maps of the
stacks are available at the circulation desk.
The Levis Browsing Room is located on the ground floor and
can be accessed from the lower east stack wing or through the
Blue Room.
The Blue Room on the ground floor offers comfortable chairs
and cafe tables.
A Group Study Room located in the lower east wing may be
reserved. Ask at the circulation desk.
The Newspaper Room holds back issues of the currently received newspapers.
Second Floor
Interlibrary Loan processes the exchange of materials with local libraries, as well as libraries throughout the nation and the
world. Holy Cross participates in ARC (Academic and Research
Collaborative) of the Central Massachusetts Regional Library
System. Holy Cross students and faculty may directly borrow
from ARC libraries. An ARC card will be issued to you at our
circulation desk.
The Reserve Room houses print documents (2 hour loan) and
videos required for coursework. The majority of reserve materials are available electronically on the library website (Eres).
TV/VCR’s are available in separate rooms. Students must
present their I.D. when borrowing reserve materials.
The Microfilm/Video Area is located in the Debate Room on
the second floor. It contains facilities for reading and printing
microfilms and viewing videos and DVD’s.
The Writer’s Workshop is managed by the English Department
and offers peer tutoring.
The Faculty Room may be reserved for lectures.
The Copier Room contains photocopy machines.
Third Floor
The College Archives and Special Collections Department collects, preserves, and makes available records of Holy Cross
College. These records include administrative, departmental and
student organizational files, college publications, photographs,
as well as records of athletic and alumni activities. The Department also contains the Rare Book Collection, including a Jesuitana
collection, as well as manuscripts and special collections which
primarily document New England and Catholic History. The
Archives of the New England Province of the Society of Jesus
are also housed on the third floor. The material in the collection
is non-circulating.
Hours are: Monday through Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
O’Callahan Science Library is located in the Swords Hall Science Complex and houses collections for biology, chemistry,
mathematics, physics, and the neuroscience and biological aspects of psychology. It has over 85,000 volumes and seats 100
patrons. Print reserves for science courses are located in the
Science Library.
Hours are:
Monday through Thursday: 8:30am - 12:00am
Friday: 8:30am - 4:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 12:00am
Fenwick Music Library is located in Fenwick Hall and contains
approximately 6,500 musical scores, 6,500 books and 40 current
journal subscriptions, approximately 17,300 phonograph records
(including 2,300 compact discs and the Hennessey Collection of
operatic recordings.) Specific course materials (books, scores,
records and tapes) are held on reserve at the circulation desk. A
Holy Cross I.D. is required for use of reserve materials and
listening equipment.
Hours are:
Monday through Thursday 8:30am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm - 11:00pm
The Rehm Library, located in Smith Hall, provides a quiet space
for reading, study, and reflection. The Library hosts lectures,
discussions and spiritual programs sponsored by the Center for
Religion, Ethics and Culture. The shelves of Rehm Library house
important texts from an array of religious traditions. This is a
non-circulating collection.
Hours are:
Monday through Thursday 8:30am - 10:45pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:45pm
Saturday 1:00pm - 5:45pm
Sunday 1:00pm - 10:45pm
◆ The Library staff is here to help you. Please feel free to
consult with us at any time. We can be contacted in person,
by phone or by email.
services
and
information
The Scalia Educational Room, an electronic classroom, may be
reserved by faculty, librarians or academic instructional staff for
group instruction. During exam weeks the room is open for
student use.
◆ If you cannot locate an item, report it to the Circulation or
Reference Desk. We’ll find it for you or borrow it from
another library.
◆ Please charge out all books before leaving the library.
◆ Periodicals and reference books do not circulate.
◆ Books are loaned for 28 days and may be renewed in
person or on-line.
◆ Fine for overdue books is $.10 per day.
◆ Fine for overdue reserve books is $.25 for the first hour and
$.50 for each additional hour.
◆ The lost book charge is $50, plus the cost of professional
processing.
◆ Please assist us in maintaining a quiet atmosphere. Everyone
using the library will appreciate your cooperation.
◆ The Library is a non-smoking facility.
◆ Food cannot be permitted in the Library.
◆ Drinks in spill-proof containers are permitted.
Multicultural Education
Hogan 109 - 508-793-2665
In keeping with Holy Cross’s mission and tradition of developing caring and just communities, the Office of Multicultural Education advocates an awareness of and sensitivity toward differences of race, culture, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age,
sexual orientation, religion and disabilities among its students,
faculty, administrators, and staff. The Office educates, promotes
and serves to empower the campus community on issues of
diversity, multiculturalism and the value of human differences.
Further, the Office provides opportunities to acquire further
knowledge and the applicable skills needed to effectively address and transcend the behaviors, thoughts and feelings that
interfere with honest dialogue and cross-cultural understandings. It is our belief that through the exchange of diverse ideas
that we open ourselves to achieving greater understanding and
greater engagement of thought.
Through classes, workshops, training sessions, peer education
and consultations, opportunity is provided for growth and development of each member of the community. Participation by
all campus members insures our campus to be one which is
responsive to and reflective of the diversity found within its
community. Given that we live in an interdependent world that
is rapidly changing, it is imperative we prepare and develop
students to become socially responsible and informed citizens
ready to live in our ever-changing global community.
The Office sponsors opportunities for campus participation
through Gateways, Fall Orientation, Diversity 101 Luncheons,
distinguished lecture series and the co-sponsorship of
multicultural programs, encouraging and supporting racial and
cultural diversity and promoting a more global perspective for
all students. Additionally, the office serves as a resource for
faculty, staff, and students who are interested in community
development and diversity of race, class, gender, ethnicity, religion and thought.
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Non-Resident Students/
Off-Campus Students
Non-resident students are subject to the Community Standards.
Non-resident students are not allowed to form athletic teams or
any other organizations using the name of the College without
the sanction of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean
of Students.
Mailboxes assigned by the Post Office to non-resident students
are used for delivery of call slips by the various departments
and Offices of the College and for the distribution of magazines,
college publications, schedules, and other such information.
Day students must register their motor vehicles with the Department of Public Safety, if they park their vehicle on campus
at anytime. Parking Permits are available in the Public Safety
Office for $100.00/day students, $150.00/resident and $350.00/
overnight off-campus and are valid for the academic year.
There are two student organizations that represent the nonresident community of Holy Cross. For off-campus students,
there is Y.O.Y.O (Young Off-Campus Youth Organization), and
Worcester House for day students. Please see Section 2- Student
Programs and Involvement for more information.
Post Office
Hogan 135 - 508-793-2407
The Post Office is a contract station of the United States Postal
Service. It is a full service Post Office which sells stamps, money
orders, mailing bags and boxes, and Express Mail Service.
Window Hours
Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 4:15 PM
Package Distribution Hours
Monday through Friday 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM
All packages mailed to students via the Postal Service, UPS or
Federal Express are distributed by the Holy Cross Post Office.
Improperly addressed mail causes additional handling, delays,
and misdeliveries. Mail without your correct student box number will be returned to the sender as “undeliverable as addressed.” Mail sent without “Holy Cross” could be delivered by
the USPS to another college located in Worcester with the same
zip code, or delivered to the PO Box section of Worcester’s Main
Post office. PLEASE, for efficiency use the following format:
Student Name - Box Number
Holy Cross
One College Street
Worcester, MA 01610-2395
(Residence hall or room numbers should not be used as part of
the address.)
When ordering merchandise or sending packages to the College the above format should always be used. Although UPS
and FEDEX state that deliveries cannot be delivered to a post
office or post office box number, “Holy Cross” and “One College Street” are acceptable delivery addresses.
We understand that there will be a few situations where a piece
of mail may not bear the correct address. When such a situation
occurs, we will make every attempt to deliver that letter when
possible. Such mail could take up to 14 days before delivery to
the correct student mailbox. Items such as bank statements,
telephone bills, monthly charge bills, or magazine subscriptions
must have the correct information to be processed. Thank you
for your cooperation.
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You will be assigned one PO box number for your four years at
the College. Your box number does not change and you do not
share your mailbox with anyone.
Mail Forwarding During the School Year
First and second class mail will be forwarded to the home address for those students on leave in Washington, D.C. or the
Study Abroad Program. Mail will be forwarded during Christmas break by special request only. Forwarding services are not
available during spring vacation or Easter Break. Daily and
weekly newspapers will not be forwarded and are not retained
unless a special request is made.
During Summer Months
Mail forwarding will start after finals for underclassmen and
after graduation for seniors. All mail will be sent to the student’s
home address unless changes of address form or hold order is
filed with the Post Office. Mail will be forwarded to all underclassmen until mid August. Graduating seniors have 60 days to
change their address on all second class mail and one year for all
first class mail.
Use of Mailboxes and the Distribution of Literature
Student and departmental mailboxes located in the Hogan Campus Center are intended for the distribution of U.S. mail, and
flyers by departments of the College and recognized student
organizations. They are not intended for the distribution of
solicitation materials or advertisements from outside groups or
other parties not sanctioned by the College.
Campus Mail
Campus mail will be defined as mail which is received by the
Post Office without postage which is to be distributed to a department, office, or student.
It must meet the following criteria:
◆ It must be at least 3.5"x5.5" and small enough to fit in a Post
Office Box.
◆ It must be addressed, including correct P.O. Box number.
◆ It must be sealed, via envelope, tape, staple, or other means.
Mail meeting these requirements will be considered confidential and distributed. All other mail shall be considered a flyer.
The Post Office will not be responsible for cash which is sent
through campus mail. Organized groups should contact the
Student Programs Office (x 3487) for proper procedures.
Flyers
Flyers will be defined as mail which is received by the Post
Office for distribution to departments, offices, or students which
do not meet the criteria as listed above.
The Post Office Manager reserves the right to review flyers to
determine appropriateness for distribution. It is recommended
that prior approval be obtained before the flyer is printed or
duplicated. Election campaign flyers will not be distributed.
Flyers or materials from outside groups which are determined
to be inappropriate for distribution will be returned to sender, if
known, with an explanation.
The College of the Holy Cross is committed to insuring a safe
and secure community, where students and staff may experience academic, professional and personal success. To achieve
this goal the Department of Public Safety provides a comprehensive program of police, security, crime prevention, fire safety,
emergency medical, parking and related services. To further
meet this objective, the Department of Public Safety works toward the establishment of a partnership between students and
the College in the development of crime prevention, security
assessment, response and education. This partnership is the
foundation of maintaining an environment which encourages
mutual respect, caring and safety for the campus community.
Escort Service/Medical Transports
An on-campus safety escort service is provided by Public Safety
from dusk to dawn, or by special arrangements (793-2224).
Medical transports are available for students who are disabled
due to an injury or illness. Students must be approved by Health
Services before being placed on the transport list. Transportation is provided to and from class and Kimball Hall and is provided upon the availability of the officer(s) on duty at the time.
Emergency Procedures
In the case of an emergency of any kind contact the Public Safety
Department immediately at extension 2222, or in a non-emergency ext. 2224. The Dispatcher Center is equipped with twoway radio communications and can contact a Public Safety Officer on patrol. Remember to be as specific as possible as to the
nature and location of the emergency as well as your name and
phone number.
Reserve Officers Training
Corps (ROTC)
Carlin Room 40
508-793-2433
Naval ROTC
The College, as part of its regular curriculum, offers the Naval
ROTC program which prepares young men and women to become officers in the Navy and Marine Corps.
The Naval ROTC four-year academic program consists of one
Naval Science course each semester and a weekly lab. Personal
fitness is encouraged through a
weekly physical training session.
Scholarship students must be
physically qualified through
the Navy Medical System
to receive benefits. The
following benefits for
scholarship status are:
paid tuition and fees, a
monthly stipend commensurate with longevity in the program ($250/month
for freshmen, $300/
month for sophomores,
$350/
month for juniors; and $400/month for seniors), and a book
stipend of $375 per semester. NROTC Scholarship students also
participate in a paid training cruise for approximately one month
each summer. College Program (Advanced Standing) NROTC
students participate in one cruise during the summer following
their junior year. All NROTC students receive their uniforms
and Naval Science books at no charge.
services
and
information
Public Safety
O’Kane 5
Non-emergency 508-793-2224
Emergency 508-793-2222
The two-year NROTC Program supplements the four-year Program described above by bringing the student up to the level of
knowledge and training possessed by those who have completed the first two years of NROTC. This is accomplished by
attending a six-week summer training session following the
sophomore year. Scholarships are available for the last three
years or two years of college. College Program students who
do not receive a scholarship must be recommended for Advanced Standing to continue in the NROTC Program during
their last two years. Advanced Standing students receive the
monthly stipend during their last two years (up to 20 months).
Scholarship students receiving benefits beyond their first year
and Advanced Standing students incur an obligation to the U.S.
Government. Additional information on Naval Science courses
is available in the Holy Cross 2003-2004 Catalog. Students interested in obtaining information about the Naval ROTC Program
may inquire in Carlin Hall, Room 40 or call (508) 793-2433.
Army ROTC & Air Force ROTC
Army and Air Force ROTC are available through the Colleges
of Worcester Consortium and are located at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Additional information on Army and Air Force
ROTC may be found under Academic Programs at the Holy
Cross web site.
STAR (Student Academic
Records) Web Access
STAR Help Desk - 508-793-3557
http://www.holycross.edu/about/
webserv.htms
Using STAR, students can view their academic records, housing,
financial aid records and billing records on-line. In addition,
students can submit their information for the housing lottery,
enroll in classes and add or drop classes from their schedule online.
Students can access STAR from the Holy Cross Web Services
page or from the Registrar’s homepage. After logging in to
STAR, click FOR STUDENTS. You will see the following icons:
Enrollment - Click here to view your enrollment appointment,
your class schedule, and the enrollment screen to make changes to
your schedule during the enrollment period or add/drop.
Academic Summary - Click here to view your unofficial transcript,
your grades (listed by term), your advisor, or your exam schedule.
Financial Services - Click here to access a link to view your account.
Financial Aid - Click here to view your financial aid award, history, or
to apply for financial aid.
Housing - Click here to view your current room assignment, to
enter the housing lottery or RA lottery, or to view your lottery
requests.
Your Portfolio - Click here to change your password and set your
user preferences
Course Guide - Click here to access a link to the Course Guide
Class Search - Click here to use the class search feature of STAR.
FAQ - Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions about Enrollment and the Housing Lottery.
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Student Affairs
Hogan 109 - 508-793-2411
As partners in the educational process, the Division of Student
Affairs promotes a community that fosters the intellectual, social, emotional, moral, and spiritual development of Holy Cross
students. Through programs, services and activities offered
throughout the campus community, the Division of Student
Affairs strives to bridge the gap between classroom, laboratory,
residence and chapel, thereby facilitating an integrated community of learning.
The Division of Student Affairs is comprised of six functional
areas: The Office of the Vice President/Dean of Students; Student Life; Student Development; Public Safety, Student Conduct
& Community Standards and Multicultural Education.
The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs coordinates
programs and services provided by all departments in the Division of Student Affairs. Additionally, the Office of the Vice President includes programs and support offered in the areas of
multicultural services.
Office of Student Conduct &
Community Standards
Hogan 109 - 508-793-2669
The mission of the Office of Student Conduct & Community
Standards is to advance the missions of the College of the Holy
Cross and the Division of Student Affairs through administration of the College’s Community Standards. Rooted in the philosophy of educational discipline, the administration of Community Standards and Judicial Procedures for Students provides
for:
◆ Consistent and equitable application of Community
Standards for student conduct;
◆ Hearing procedures that are just and balance the rights of
both the respondent(s) and complainant(s); and
◆ Opportunities for growth and development of the
individual student when the student does not pose a threat
to self, others, or the functioning of the college community,
and when a repetition of misconduct is unlikely.
The Community Standards and Disciplinary Procedures for Students (see section 7) is a document designed to foster a community conducive to achieving the mission of the College of the
Holy Cross. The opportunity to participate in this academic community requires individual responsibilities. By voluntarily choosing to affiliate with the College, students indicate knowledge
and acceptance of the responsibilities outlined in the Community Standards and Disciplinary Procedures for Students. Students at the College of the Holy Cross are responsible for becoming familiar with, and expected to live in congruence with,
the Community Standards.
Student Employment
O’Kane 72 - 508-793-2756
The Human Resources Department is responsible for the on
campus employment of Holy Cross students including work
study, campus employment, and grant positions. A specific wage
scale has been set College-wide for student employment to ensure compliance with federal and state mandates governing
employment and federal regulations governing the use of federal funds in support of financial aid and grant agreements.
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To ensure the uniformity and fairness in student pay rates and
department practices, the College has developed a student job
classification system. The job classification system applies to
any student employee (work-study or non work-study) who
will be paid on an hourly basis. The system contains student job
titles commonly used throughout the College and acceptable
rates of pay associated with each position. When students begin
working on campus they are required by the U.S. Department
of Justice to certify to the College, their status of employment
under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
THE FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION ARE SPECIFIED BY
THIS LAW AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Either one item from Group A
Or
One item each from Groups B and C
GROUP A - DOCUMENTS THAT ESTABLISH
IDENTITY AND EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY:
◆ U.S. Passport
◆ Unexpired Foreign Passport with Attached Employment
Authorization
◆ Alien registration Card with Photograph
GROUP B - DOCUMENTS THAT ESTABLISH
IDENTITY:
◆ A state issued driver’s license or I.D. card with a photograph
or information including name, sex, date of birth, height,
weight, color of eyes
◆ U.S. Military Card
◆ Other documents with similar information
GROUP C - DOCUMENTS THAT ESTABLISH
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY:
◆ Original Social Security card
◆ A certificate of birth issued by a state, county or municipal
authority bearing a seal
◆ or other certification
◆ Unexpired INS Employment Authorization
A student may not work without I-9 clearance and will not be
put on the payroll.
Student Employment Guide
The Human Resource Department in coordination with Information Technology Services has developed the “Student Employment Guide.” Located on the Holy Cross web page, and
accessed through Web Services, this allows you to view current
The Human Resources Department, O’Kane B72, is open 8:00
AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Detailed off campus
job openings are posted outside Human Resources. Students
who wish to obtain part-time campus employment should consult the Student Employment Guide.
Student Life
Hogan 109 - 508-793-2669
For more information regarding Student Life see Student Programs and Involvement (Section 2) and Residence Life (Section
4) of this handbook.
Summer Internship Program
Hogan 203 – 508-793-3880
The Holy Cross Summer Internship Program (SIP) provides
exceptional, pre-screened Holy Cross undergraduates with an
opportunity to gain meaningful career related experience in an
area related to a student’s occupational goals. Through a competitive application process, selected sophomores and juniors
are invited to apply for summer internships with the nation’s
leading employers and organizations. Internships are developed through the network of Holy Cross alumni, parents, and
friends throughout the country and earmarked and designed
specifically for Holy Cross students. The Summer Internship
Program is located in Hogan 203.
Application Procedure
Students must apply and be admitted to the SIP in order to
apply for the internships housed within the Program. The Summer 2007 deadline is Friday, October 6, 2006 at noon (12:00 PM
Eastern Daylight Time). To apply, a student must submit a job
search quality resume, cover letter and current transcript. By
applying to the Summer Internship
Program, a student gives the SIP permission to access his/her
student records including judicial records. Interviews will be
scheduled with selected students after which finalists will be
notified of their acceptance to the Program. Once students are
admitted to the SIP, they may apply to the various internships
housed within the Program. All deadlines are final and will not
be extended.
Requirements
◆ Program participants are required to attend an Orientation
to the Summer Internship Program session and an Interview
Skills workshop before applying to internships.
◆ Program participants must complete a goal worksheet at
the beginning of their internship.
◆ All program participants and their supervisors must
complete a mid-term and final evaluation.
services
and
information
employment positions available on campus. When you apply
for a position, your application will go directly to the hiring
manager for that specific job. You may apply by using your
same campus user ID and password. As in the past, preference
for all positions available will be given to Work Study approved
students through the month of September. In addition, First
year students are only allowed to work in Kimball Dining Service, although you should feel free to look at what positions will
be of interest to you for future years. Departments are constantly listing open positions, so you may want to consult the
Student Employment Guide periodically for new listings. Questions regarding access to the site should be directed to the Help
Desk. Feedback on the Student Employment Guide and its
pro’s and con’s should be directed to Tony Ponte in the Human
Resource Department.
◆ Students must compile a portfolio of their assignments
which includes samples of their contributions to the
organization during the internship.
◆ Students are also required to send thank you letters to the
site supervisor and the alumnus/a, parent or friend who
coordinated the internship.
◆ Students must complete an exit interview with SIP staff
upon their return to campus in September.
Structure
Internships are generally 8-10 weeks in length and ordinarily
require a minimal commitment of 35 hours per week. The internship may involve rotation through several departments or
an in-depth exposure to one functional area. Internship supervisors are expected to meet with the intern regularly and provide
informal evaluations. Any concern regarding an intern’s performance should be addressed with the intern and the Director
of the Summer Internship Program.
Detailed information is available at www.holycross.edu/sip
Voter Registration
The Post Office is the official campus location for voter registration. Students may pick up and fill out the proper forms at the
package pickup window to register as a Massachusetts voter.
The forms then only need to be mailed to Worcester City Hall or
dropped off there.
Office of Wellness
Programming
508-793-2302
The Office of Wellness Programming has as its primary responsibility, the coordination of the Alcohol and Drug Prevention
Program of the College. All departments within the Office of
Student Affairs play a role in implementing the College alcohol
policy be it through education or enforcement. Students are
informed about the laws pertaining to alcohol use, the College
policy, community standards, and the dangers of high risk drinking to oneself and to others. The Office of Wellness Programming primarily focuses on educational and prevention programs.
It is the goal of the office to create an atmosphere on campus
that encourages students to make responsible, low risk choices
in regards to the use of alcohol. The Director of Wellness Programming participates in the meetings of the Massachusetts
Coalition on Underage and College Drinking, the Worcester
Consortium AOD group, and the College Advisory Board on
Alcohol (CABA). The director meets individually to provide alcohol education to those students who have been found in violation of the College community standards in regards to alcohol
and/or other substances. AlcoholEdu, an online alcohol education programming is currently being used for all first-year students as well as for sanctioned students. When necessary, the
director also provides referral to on or off campus services for
students who may have additional alcohol or drug concerns.
In addition the director provides presentations to parents and
students during orientation, and workshops and training to student groups on areas related to alcohol and other drugs.
The Office of Wellness Programming also provides opportunities for students, faculty and staff to participate in activities that
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will promote optimal wellness. The office coordinates a wide
variety of activities that include but are not limited to the following: Yoga, Pilates, strength training and meditation classes; a
student run Aerobics Club, two Peer Education Programs, the
Students for Responsible Choices (SRCs-see above) and the
Sexual Health Awareness Peer Educators (see Student Programming and Leadership Development); a Wellness Newsletter, and
a campus wide Wellness Fair in the Spring. The Director of
Wellness Programming presents programs and provides training and consultation to a wide variety of student groups as well
as consultation and referral to individual students in all areas of
wellness including stress management, nutrition and healthy
eating.
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Explore your Interests, Develop your Talents, Make a Difference
STUDENT PROGRAMS AND INVOLVEMENT
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Student Programs and
Involvement
Hogan 229, 508-793-3487
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he Office of Student Programs and Involvement (SPI)
provides opportunities for co-curricular engagement and
leadership experiences for all students. We challenge
and support students to explore their interests through a wide
range of social, cultural, spiritual, educational, recreational, community service and leadership activities. Through these opportunities, we strive to foster community, personal development,
civic responsibility and appreciation of diversity. Student Programs and Involvement supports a wide variety of diverse programs intended to positively impact the college experience of
every student.
In addition to programming, SPI is also responsible for advising
and/or supporting all recognized student clubs and organizations. Student groups make up the majority of co-curricular life
at Holy Cross. Involvement in these clubs and organizations is
an integral component of a holistic College experience.
Categories of our student clubs and organization include: academic, club sport/recreational, multicultural, peer educators,
performance, religious, service, social concerns, special interest,
student media and student governance. If you have an interest
in a student club or organization that does not currently exist
on-campus, and supports the College’s mission, the SPI staff
will assist students in the formation of a new group.
The Student Programs and Involvement staff is available to
assist students in a variety of ways. Primarily the services we
provide include, but certainly are not limited to:
1. Working with the Student Government Association to
provide resources and assistance for students to start new
clubs and organizations.
2. Administratively advising all clubs and organizations by
providing assistance with planning, budgeting, and programming assessment.
3. Providing information and disseminating policies for
programs and activities.
4. Requesting, approving and signing all performance contracts.
5. Conducting workshops and seminars to enhance the
effectiveness of clubs and organizations including the
development of their student.
6. Assisting student professional and co-curricular development through various employment opportunities (Student
Event Coordinators, Student Office Assistants, and Student
First Responders).
For more information on co-curricular life at Holy Cross and
how to get involved, please visit us in the SPI Office or check out
the web site at http://www.holycross.edu/departments/dos/
website/ student_programs/index.htm.
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Recognized Student Clubs and
Organizations Listed by Category
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ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS
American Medical Student Association
American Sign Language Club
Biology Society
French Club
GESSO (Art Society)
Historical Society
Holy Cross Science Ambassadors
Italian Club
Literary Society
Math – Computer Science Club
Physics Club
Poetry Circle
Psychology Club
Sir Thomas More Prelaw Society
Spanish Club
COMMUNICATION ORGANIZATIONS
The Advocate
College Street Chronicle
The Crusader (student newspaper)
Purple Patcher (student yearbook)
WCHC 88.1FM (radio station)
MULTICULTURAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS (MSO)
Association of Bisexuals, Gays, and Lesbians (ABiGaLe)
Allies
Asian Students In Action (ASIA)
Bishop Healy Multicultural Society
Black Student Union (BSU)
Caribbean African Student Assembly (CASA)
Individuals of all Nations Developing Indian Appreciation (INDIA)
International Student Union (ISU)
Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
Multiethnic Identity Xploration (MIX)
Women’s Forum
PEER EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS
Alternate College Theater (ACT)
Multicultural Peer Educators (MPE)
Nutrition, Exercise, and Eating Disorders Peer Educators (NEED)
Sexual Health Awareness Peer Educators (SHAPE)
Relationship Peer Educators (RPE)
RECREATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Ballroom Dance
Baseball Club
Boxing Club
Club Hockey
Club Lacrosse (men’s and women’s)
Club Soccer
Cycling
Equestrian Club
Figure Skating Club
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Golf Club
Knitting Club
Racquetball Club
Running Club
Sailing Club
Ski Team
Student Musician Coalition
Tae Kwon Do
Ultimate Frisbee
Wilderness Outing Club
Women’s Rugby
RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
Campus Christian Fellowship (CCF)
COMPASS
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Pax Christi
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Amnesty International
Appalachia Service Project
Best Buddies
Habitat for Humanity (Domestic and International Chapters)
Institute for Children with Cancer and Blood Disorders (IFC)
Religious Education Teacher’s Club
Student Coalition on Hunger and Homelessness (SCOHAH)
Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD)
Varsity Litter Team
STUDENT GOVERNANCE ORGANIZATIONS
Campus Activities Board (CAB)
Class Councils (’07, ‘08, ’09, and ’10)
Hall Councils
-Apartments
-Alumni
-Carlin
-Clark
-Hanselman
-Healy
-Lehy
-Loyola
-Mulledy
-Wheeler
Student Government Association (SGA)
Student Budget Committee (SBC)
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OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
College Democrats
College Republicans
Eco-Action
Investing Club
Model United Nations
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
Purple Key Society
Students for Life
Student Alliance for the Advancement of Alternative Fuels and
Energy (SAAAFE)
Young Off-campus Youth Organization (YOYO)
Student Ambassadors Developing External Relations (SADER)
Students for Responsible Choices (SRC’s)
Your Voice! Your Concerns! Your Chance for Empowerment!
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
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Student Go
vernment
Gov
Association
SGA Office - Hogan 236, 508 793-2479
Email:sga@holycross.edu
T
he Student Government Association at the College of
the Holy Cross is the governance body for all student
organizations on campus. In this sense, it is the principal
student organization on campus, and it acts on behalf of the
entire student body as the voice of the students to the College’s
Board of Trustees, President, administration, faculty, and staff.
Their primary objective is to represent students in the important decisions that occur on a daily basis at the College through
a visible presence on most all College committees and councils.
Further, the SGA provides a number of services to improve the
quality of life of students at Holy Cross. Recently, they have
opened a movie rental store and have operated van service
throughout Worcester, summer storage, shuttles to Boston,
Providence, and nearby malls, as well as airport shuttles for
students at the beginning and end of most breaks. In addition to
these practical services, the SGA is also actively involved in raising awareness of important issues that pertain to all Holy Cross
students, all in a concerted attempt to make Holy Cross a better
place to learn, work, and live.
Who belongs to this SGA?
The most direct answer is of course - YOU! Any member of the
Holy Cross student body is welcome and invited to join in and
be part of this dynamic organization. The Executive Board is
comprised of two Co-Chairs who are elected by the student
body and serve as the Executives of the Student Government
Association. An Executive Cabinet, appointed by the newly
elected Co-Chairs each spring, carry out the major policy initiatives of the Association. Each member of the Executive Cabinet
is also a part of the primary advisory committee to the CoChairs as well as responsible for his or her respective area of
student government functions and SGA sub-committees. These
include but are not limited to issues of Academic Life (see section 6), Student Services (see section 1), Diversity and
Multiculturalism, Spirit and Programming. There are five officers for each class year (president, vice-president, treasurer, secretary, class historian) each elected by their fellow classmates
every year, with the exception of the Class Historian, who serves
a four-year term. The SGA also has two legislative bodies. The
Senate consists of the President and Vice President of each class,
as well as a number of elected Senators: two additional Senators
from each class and three at-large senators who can be from
any class. The General Assembly serves as a broader forum for
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student input and involvement. Each recognized student organization is responsible for choosing, in a manner determined by
the individual organization, a representative to act as a member
of the General Assembly and to represent and convey information between the organization and the SGA. Also, the house
council of each residence hall is responsible for choosing a representative to serve as a representative in the SGA. The SGA CoChairs are also responsible for nominating representatives to
the three Governance Councils of the College. Each nominee
must be interviewed and confirmed by the Senate. Administrators, faculty, and students serve on these councils as advisors to
the various areas of college life and governance. Four students
serve on the Student Life Council (SLC), two serve on the Academic Affairs Council (AAC), and three serve on the Finance
and Planning Council (FPC). As well as these “official” positions, there are scores of other ways to get involved in SGA, as
the organization is always in action. Students are invited, encouraged, and welcome to contact the SGA to learn about new
ways to get involved in the life of the College.
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Does SGA actually do anything?
The SGA has various responsibilities to perform for the student
body and for the College throughout the course of the year,
including providing direct representation on behalf of the student body and services to students to improve life at Holy Cross.
First, the SGA has the power to grant or revoke recognition to
student organizations on behalf of the student body. Also, the
SGA is responsible for allocating the Student Activity Fee monies to recognized student organizations through the Student
Budget Committee, whose members are elected both campus
wide and appointed from within the SGA. The SGA is asked to
nominate students to serve with faculty and administrators on
the Community Standards Board whose services are utilized in
disciplinary hearings. Several students are also appointed by
the SGA to serve as voting members of the Faculty Assembly,
College Curriculum Committee, Campus Center Committee,
and various other standing and ad hoc committees of SGA and
of the College. As a whole, SGA strives to improve all of our
time spent here at Holy Cross. Suggestions and concerns are
always welcome.
What can SGA do for me?
The SGA should be utilized as a resource for students to find out
how to get more involved in college life, to find help with various concerns regarding campus issues, or for any other questions or comments concerning student life and student governance at Holy Cross. To find out more information, students
should visit the SGA website at http://college.holycross.edu/
studentorgs/sga or contact the SGA Office anytime.
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SGA Services
Weekend Shuttles:
SGA Services Committee – SGA Services requires a great deal
of teamwork to plan, organize, and operate. We want you to
become involved whether it means e-mailing us suggestions,
sitting in a meeting, or taking on an integral role in the functioning of SGA Services!
Boston - Every weekend AA Transportation bus company brings
students into Boston and back to Holy Cross.
Crusader Movie Rental – Holy Cross has its own movie store!
Forget about Blockbuster; go to the CMR, located in Hogan
basement! Choose from over 600 DVDs and 50 VHS tapes.
New releases come in every week, so be sure to stop by.
Newspaper Readership – Stay informed without the inconvenience of subscriptions. Free newspapers are provided Monday through Saturday to all students, located in dispensers in
Hogan, Kimball, Stein and Smith.
SGA Meal of the Week – The Meal of the Week offers great
deals from all the best local delivery places. We arrange discounts at a variety of restaurants around the area. Eat great
without spending a fortune!
Book Exchange – The SGA Book Exchange is an option provided for students to sell back to and buy their books from
other students. You can either sell your textbooks or buy books
from other students at reduced prices. Keep your eyes peeled
for more information during the year.
Field House Monitors – Need to work out, but you’re too lazy
to walk up to the Hart Center? Play some basketball during
open gym hours at the Field House. Our monitors enable students to enjoy the Field House space. Check our website for
weekly hours.
Transportation
Because of parking space restrictions, the College of the Holy
Cross does not allow first-year students or sophomores to keep
cars on campus. Additionally, not all juniors and seniors bring
cars on campus. In response to this, your SGA Services provides
ample opportunity for all students to get off campus, most times
for free, and go to the places they need and want to go. From
traveling around Worcester to bringing students to the airports,
from weekly trips to Boston and Providence to rides home to
New York City, all Holy Cross students have the chance to
travel around for free! We offer a wide variety of options so be
sure to check out what SGA Services provides for you!
SGA Van Service - The SGA Van Service is a free taxi ride to
anywhere you want. Learn more!
Night Rider - Night Rider is a van service that shuttles students
on and off campus late at night.
Price Chopper Coupon Shuttle - This service brings students to
Price Chopper so they can do extensive, cheap grocery shopping. Usually specialized coupons are also provided.
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Providence - Every weekend AA Transportation bus company
brings students into Providence and back to Holy Cross.
Solomon Pond Mall - Every weekend AA Transportation bus
company shuttles students back and forth to the Solomon Pond
Mall.
New Shoppes Mall Shuttle – This new service takes students to
the new Shoppes at Blackstone Valley. There are many stores
and a new movie theater now only four minutes from HC.
Now you don’t need a car to make a trip to this new complex.
Holiday Breaks:
Airport Shuttles - SGA Airport Shuttles are designed to bring
students to and from Boston’s Logan and Providence’s TF Green
at the Holiday Breaks.
NY Bus Express - Going to NY or NJ for the break? Be sure to
check out this special deal for Holy Cross students at http://
www.classictrans.com/pages/co_holy1.html
For more, feel free to contact us at sgaserve@holycross.edu,
SGA Office x2497, or talk to the current Director of SGA Services,
JJ Malfettone, or the Director of Transportation, Cara Sullivan.
For any information regarding the SGA, please e-mail
SGA@holycross.edu, or talk to the current Co-Chairs, Kerry
Anne Hoffman or Patrick Murray.
Life on the Hill
RESIDENCE LIFE
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Department of
Residence Life & Housing
Hogan 122 - 508-793-2411
Monday- Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
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he College of the Holy Cross is by design and tradition
a residential liberal arts college with more than 95% of
currently enrolled students living on campus. There are
ten residence halls on campus including traditional styled residence halls, suites and apartments.
Residence Life Staff
The residence halls are managed by Community Development
Coordinators (CDC’s), professional staff of the college who live
in. In addition one of the College Chaplains lives in residence as
well as a full complement of student Resident Assistants. Three
of the upperclass residence halls are managed by Student Resident Directors, SRD’s, and seven of the residence halls have
Head Resident Assistants who assist the CDC’s in managing
their building.
The central office is managed by an Assistant Dean, and an
associate and assistant director of residence life. Providing administrative support is the Housing Coordinator and office secretary. The office is open from 8:30- 5:00pm weekdays. CDC’s
are generally in the office daily and can be reached by telephone
and email.
Resident Assistants (RA’s) are sophomores, juniors and senior
student leaders whose job is to assist the residents of their building and build a community through offering a variety of programs and opportunities for students to meet others and get
involved in campus life. The Resident Assistants (RAs) are trained
to respond to emergencies and crises and are resources for students who are having difficulty and know who to contact on
campus for any necessary assistance. Resident Assistants also
communicate and enforce College policies and regulations.
A list of the RAs can be found in the Student Directory or by
calling the Department of Residence Life & Housing.
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House Council
House Councils serve as the student governing body of the
residence halls. The HRA and CDC coordinate House Council
elections each fall and serve as the advisors. Many former house
council members have become Resident Assistants and/or Student Government members proof that starting with House
Council is a great way for students to learn about how decisions
are made at the college. There is one house council for each
residence hall and a representative of each hall serves as a
representative to the Inter-House Council that meets regularly
during the semester with the Assistant Director of Residence
Life and a member of the Student Government Association to
address common issues and run campus wide programs.
Peer Educators
The Office of Multicultural Education, the Counseling Center
and the Wellness Programming Office sponsor five peer education groups that work in the residence halls. These peer education groups work closely with the professional and student staff
from the Department of Residence Life to provide educational
programming and peer support to the 2300+ students living in
the residence halls. The five groups are: Multicultural Peer Educators (MPEs), Students for Responsible Choices (SRCs), Nutrition, Exercise, and Eating Disorder Educators (NEED), Relationship Peer Educators (RPEs), and Sexual Health Awareness Peer
Educators (SHAPE). The MPE program is grounded in the belief
that human differences matter. MPEs strive to make a safe space
to teach and learn honest and effective ways of discussing human differences openly, even when strong feelings are involved.
The Students for Responsible Choices (SRCs) are trained peer
educators whose primary goal is to educate students about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and act as a referral source to the
students residing in their residence hall. SHAPE Peer Educators
promote responsible decisions regarding male and female sexual
health. The NEED Educators present programs dealing with
topics such as weight control, eating patterns, nutrition, and
balanced meals. The RPEs educate the campus on issues involving sexual assault, dating and interpersonal communication between genders. Peer educators from each group are assigned to
each residence hall to serve as a contact and resource.
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Residence Hall Rules and Regulations
Permitted Items for Student Rooms
Campus housing is a privilege extended to individual students
by the College. Students who live in the residence halls agree,
by signing a housing contract, to live by established community
standards necessary to preserve a living atmosphere of academic excellence and personal growth, and mutual respect. Students are responsible for the condition and contents of their
rooms and the actions that transpire within their rooms. Students and their guests must follow the directions of College
staff members, including CDC’s, SRD’s, HRA’s and RA’s. Failure to follow campus regulations are subject to discipline action
as outlined in the Community Standards and Disciplinary Procedures for Students. Any questions concerning residence hall
policies or disciplinary action should be referred to a member of
the Residence Life staff.
Students may have the following items in their rooms, provided they are used safely:
Alcohol and Illegal Substances
All resident students are required to observe the College Alcohol Policy described in the student handbook. Students who are
alleged to have violated the alcohol policy will meet with a member of the staff to discuss the situation and determine if the
policy has been violated and any sanctions that will be imposed.
Disorderly Conduct
Because of potential for physical harm, damage to personal and
College property, and general disruption of the community,
fighting of any kind including, but not limited to water fights,
snow-ball fights, and food fights in or around the residence halls
is strictly prohibited.
Fire Safety
Whenever the fire alarm is activated, students are required to
leave the building immediately, and may not return until receiving permission from the Residence Life staff or Public Safety.
Failure to exit a residence hall in a timely manner once the building fire alarm system has been activated will result in discipline
action.
Tampering with or misuse of fire alarms, fire extinguishers,
smoke detectors, or any fire safety equipment or signage is
prohibited.
Each student room is supplied with a dry chemical fire extinguisher. Students are responsible for reporting discharged fire
extinguishers to their Resident Assistant or CDC. Any fire extinguisher missing or illegally discharged will be replaced at a cost
of $50.00 to the occupants of the room.
Grills and Hibachis
Students are not allowed to use or possess personal grills or
hibachis that use propane or charcoal in the residence halls or
outside of the residence halls. Students who wish to have a barbe-cue may use the public grills by contacting the residence life
office.
Roofs and Ledges
Students are not allowed on the roofs, ledges or balconies of
any building. Any student found in violation of this policy will
be documented and referred to the Office of Student Conduct
and Community Standards.
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◆ coffee pots
◆ microwave oven as part of the “MicroFridge system”
◆ computers, word processors
◆ electric fans
◆ extension cords/power strips
(U.L. approved- 12 gauge or higher)
◆ hairdryers
◆ hot air popcorn poppers
◆ irons
◆ refrigerators (5.0 cubic feet or smaller)
◆ stereo equipment (radios, CD players, etc.)
◆ television sets (including VCR, DVD player, etc.)
Prohibited Items include:
◆ candles of any type even unlit
◆ incense
◆ flammable liquids
◆ gas-powered equipment
◆ live Christmas trees/wreaths & decorative lights
◆ anything hanging off the ceiling (i.e. lights, tapestries, posters,
etc.)
◆ air conditioners
◆ halogen lamps
◆ hot plates
◆ any item with an exposed heating coil
◆ microwave ovens
◆ space heaters
◆ toasters or toaster ovens
Other items that are prohibited in the residence hall rooms are:
◆ water beds
◆ cinder blocks
◆ loft beds that are not college issued
◆ firearms or lethal weapons of any sort
Security Equipment
The security and safety equipment on campus is provided to
protect the well-being of all students. Any misuse, tampering
with, or vandalism to equipment, including doors, locks, access
card readers, security telephones and telephones are prohibited.
Smoking
For health and safety reasons, all buildings at the College of the
Holy Cross, including residence halls, are smoke free. Smoking
is not permitted in any area of the buildings. In order to keep
entryways smoke free, smoking is not permitted within twenty
feet of entryways. The placement of containers for unused smoking materials will be located at a distance indicating where smoking is permitted.
Window Areas
Bedroom Keys and Combinations
No tapestry and/or signs are to be hung in windows thus blocking a point of egress. Discharging objects and hanging out
residence hall windows is prohibited due to the danger these
activities pose. In certain rooms, riser restrictors have been installed to further enhance the security and safety of residents.
Removal or damage of these restrictors will result in a minimum charge of $50.00
Safety begins with you. Under no circumstances should students share their room combinations with anyone other than
their roommate(s). Students may request a new combination
but will be charged $35.00 for the work to be completed. If the
request by the student is made during the weekends there may
be an overtime charge.
Alteration of Rooms
Students should contact their SRD or CDC prior to making any
room alterations in order to confirm that the alteration is acceptable.
The following is a partial list of alterations which are prohibited
as they cause damage or pose a safety risk: the use of nails or
screws, paint, contact or shelf paper, adhesive decorations, and
tapestries or similar flammable items. Also, students may not
reverse bed frame hardware. Reversing bed frame hardware
will result in a fine. Bed risers (not concrete blocks) may be
purchased at a local store. Unauthorized and unsatisfactory
alterations will render all the residents of the room liable for the
cost of repair and possible disciplinary action. Also, upon moving out, a fine will be levied for unauthorized, incomplete, faulty
or otherwise unacceptable alterations.
Damage to Physical Facilities
Cleanliness and good order of the residence halls are the responsibility of its residents. Students who damage property are
responsible for making financial restitution and may be a subject to disciplinary action. Student room damages are always
the responsibility of the occupants including broken windows.
At the end of the year, residents are responsible for removing
all of their belongings and properly disposing of trash. Any
excess cleaning and repairs will be charged to the student.
Common Area Damages
Common area damages, including damage to vending machines,
may be charged to the appropriate individual(s) or group(s).
The cost of repairing damage for which no responsible individual or group can be identified will be divided among the
residents of the corridor or the residence hall. All damage should
be reported immediately to a Resident Assistant.
Furnishings
Soon after opening some students may wish to remove a piece
of furniture from their room (both roommates must agree).
This is done through a centralized process and the RA’s will
inform the residents when the furniture removal will occur. It is
important to note that students who request that a piece of
furniture be removed complete a removal form so they are not
charged for the missing item at the end of the year.
The College of the Holy Cross assumes no responsibility for
loss or damage to a resident’s personal property, nor is the
College responsible for property left during vacation periods or
after termination of residency. Students should consider purchasing property insurance to cover loss or damage to personal
property or extending parental/guardian homeowner’s insurance for this purpose.
Maintenance Requests
Residents should report any necessary repairs in their room or
common area to their RA or CDC who will place a work-order
into the facilities department. Except during the first weeks of
the semester when it is extremely busy the facilities department
will respond to reasonable maintenance requests as soon as
possible. Emergencies (plumbing, heating, electrical, etc.) should
be reported to either the Department of Residence Life Ext.
2411, during business hours ( 9 am to 5 pm) or to the RA on duty
and Department of Public Safety at Ext. 2224 after business
hours, on weekends and holidays.
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Students are encouraged to personalize their room but may not
alter the room or make a change that may pose a safety risk.
Students are NOT PERMITTED to paint their rooms. Each student signs a Room Inspection Form (RIF) during the first week
of the academic year. This form serves as the official record of
the condition of each room. Any damages not reported on the
form or incurred during the year will be billed to the occupants
of the room at the end of the semester or the academic year. If
students move from one room to another room it is the student’s
responsibility to make sure that s/he checks out of their room
with their RA.
Liability for damaged or lost property
Health and Safety Inspections
The RA’s conduct room inspections in the residence halls on a
monthly basis in order to insure that there are no hazardous
materials and/or prohibited appliances in the rooms. Generally
students will receive 24 hours notice before the inspection. Students do not have to be present for the RA’s to enter. If a violation has been identified the student will be notified and/or the
item removed. Our interest is to provide a safe and healthy
community to all resident students. We are only able to do this
with your cooperation. The actions or decisions you make in
your room can have an impact on the other members of the
community in which you live.
Occupancy of Rooms
The College reserves the right to reassign students to different
rooms or residence halls at any time, the right to use unoccupied space in any of the residence halls, and the right to determine the number of students assigned to a room (i.e. assigning
a roommate to a student living in a single room designed to be
a double). During the beginning of each semester the residence
life office has to house many students who are returning to the
college from semesters away and or move students around in
order to accommodate special needs. Students may not ‘hold a
space’ for a student who is studying away for the semester nor
may they make it uncomfortable for a student who has been
assigned to a suite or room.
Room Changes
Students contemplating room changes should begin by discussing the situation with their roommates or their RA. For the first
three weeks of the semester the residence life office imposes a
room freeze and does not permit any student generated room
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changes. This is done so that the office can insure that all students who require housing are housed and to allow students to
get to know one another. Students may change rooms or roommates only after proper authorization has been given by the
CDC and a completed Roommate Change form has been completed. Residents requesting a room change should consult their
CDC or SRD three weeks after the beginning of the semester.
Room changes are strongly discouraged during the last month
of each semester. An unauthorized change in occupancy or function of student rooms is prohibited and will carry a $100.00 fine
and disciplinary action.
Pets
Pets, other than fish in tanks no larger than 10 gallons, are not
permitted in the residence halls.
Sales and Solicitation
For more information on posting in the residence halls or on
campus please refer to the Sales and Solicitation policy found in
Section 8.
Common Space in the Residence Halls
Postings
The area designated in each hall as a social room is viewed by
the College as a multi-purpose room. Use of this room as a
social center, study room, coffee house or discussion area should
be developed by hall members with the cooperation of the Residence Life staff. Smoking and the use of alcohol are prohibited
in social rooms and other common space. The items in these
common spaces are for the use of all students. Removing furniture and/or equipment from these common rooms for personal use is grounds for disciplinary action including fines. Damage or vandalism to social rooms, recreation rooms, or kitchen
facilities is considered common area damage and will be billed
to the hall residents unless an individual assumes responsibility.
For more information on posting in the residence halls or on
campus please refer to the Posting and Advertising Policies in
Section 8.
Guest Policy
Any non-resident of a room or apartment is considered to be a
guest and must be sponsored by a host who is a resident of the
hall, house, or apartment. Guests are not permitted before classes
start, during any final exam or study periods, or during anytime
that classes are not in session (including but not limited to: Columbus Day Weekend, Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring or Easter
Breaks, Spring Weekend).
Quiet Hours
◆ Sunday - Thursday - 10pm - 8am
◆ Friday & Saturday - midnight - 8am
Courtesy hours are in effect at all times; if someone requests the
level of noise be lowered, it is expected that the request will be
honored.
At all times, however, respect of others’ needs for quiet, sleep,
and study is expected.
Weights
Weights and weight-lifting equipment are potentially damaging to the building and are not allowed in student rooms. Weightlifting facilities are available in the Carol and Park B. Smith
Wellness Center.
Services
Hosting students are responsible for the behavior of their guests
and should accompany their guests at all times. The hosting
student will be held accountable should a guest violate any community standard, college, or residence hall policy. A guest may
be on campus for no more than two (2) nights per visit. It is
expected that any student hosting an over-night guest has received permission from the roommate(s) and will give utmost
consideration to the residence hall community. In addition, guests
of the opposite sex are not permitted to remain overnight.
Housekeeping
Generally, all guests must be at least 18 years of age, however
under special circumstances those under 18 may be granted
permission to visit. Please see residence hall staff for additional
information.
Washers and dryers are located in each residence hall. Report
malfunctions to the Campus Center Conference Services Office
located in the Hogan Campus Center room 510 or by calling
(508) 793-2564.
Guests who bring a car to campus must register their vehicle
(free of charge) with Public Safety to avoid receiving a ticket
and/or having their vehicle towed.
Storage
Hall Sports
Because of the likelihood for damage (including but not limited
to sprinkler activation) and level of noise, no sports or similar
activities should be conducted in residence hall common space
including hallways.
Musical Instruments
The playing or practicing of musical instruments (no amplifiers)
in the residence halls is allowed but only in the context of others’
rights not to be disturbed by this activity. Practice rooms are
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ing in a College organized ensemble is coordinated by the Music Department.
Residents are responsible for the cleanliness of their room and
residence hall. To assist, building services staff are in the residence halls from 8:30am to 3:00pm Monday through Friday.
They will clean the common areas, bathrooms, and empty the
trash in student rooms several times each week. Students should
contact their housekeeper to find out an approximate schedule.
Laundry
Each residence hall has a limited amount of storage space to
store trunks or large suitcases during the academic year. Please
contact the Student Government Association (SGA) at (508) 7932479, to arrange for summer storage.
Telephone and Cable Television Services
Holy Cross provides students with a local telephone and service along with voicemail from the convenience of your room
on campus. Though most students now use their cell phones it
is required that all students set up their college voice mail so
that faculty and deans may contact you even if it is through
your cell phone. You will be issued your own personal billing
number for any long distance calling needs. Students will be
held responsible for all calls made using their PBN.
Cable television is available in each room and will include basic
cable, CNN, Discovery, FX, ESPN, Lifetime, BET, MTV, etc. You
will need a cable-ready television. You will receive additional
information about the service from the Telecommunications
Department (508) 793-2337.
Vending Machines
Vending machines are available in the residence halls for the
convenience of students. When no responsible party can be
determined, damage to vending machines will be considered
common area damage, and will be billed to students of the
residence hall. Repeated damage may result in the termination
of the service. Report malfunctions to the Campus Center Office at (508) 793-2564
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College of the Holy Cross
2006-2007 RESIDENCE HALL AGREEMENT
1. This agreement between the College of the Holy Cross and the student represents the contractual obligations between the student and the College while the
student is duly registered at the College and living in on-campus residence. A student cannot terminate this agreement without written authorization from the
Director of Residential Enrollment. Once this agreement is signed, the student is financially responsible for the full year room rental
charges for the selected room.
room The signed student is obligated to pay the College for the full cost of the room for the academic year.
2. Rising Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are assigned rooms through the Housing Selection Process which occurs each Spring semester. Student dishonesty or
manipulation of this selection process may result in disciplinary sanctions as well as the loss of the selected room and on campus housing privileges.
3. This agreement covers both on-campus residence and participation in the College Dining Services program for the entire academic year. Any student who lives
on-campus is required to be on a College board plan. When a student moves off-campus for any reason, it is the student’s responsibility to notify Dining
Services to cancel the board plan. The student will continue to be billed for a board plan until it is canceled.
4. Residence halls will open on Sunday, August 27, 2006 at 9:00am
9:00am. Room combinations will be available in the Hogan Campus Center, location to
be announced, after that time. The residence halls will close for winter break at 12:00pm on Saturday, December 16, 2006 and re-open for occupancy on
Sunday, January 14, 2007 at 9:00am. The residence halls will close for the academic year at 12:00pm on Saturday, May 12, 2007. Any student use of
the residence halls during the above stated vacation periods are prohibited. College Dining Services are available to all resident students throughout the
academic year except when the residence halls are closed and during Thanksgiving break and Christmas Break. Other conditions, times and places of the
dining services operation will be announced by the Director of Dining Services. On-campus housing and dining services will be available for graduating
seniors, who have an agreement through commencement day.
5. Except for normal wear and tear, any damage to the residence halls, common areas, rooms, furnishings or equipment will be charged to the responsible
individual(s) or group(s). In the case where no responsible individual(s) or group(s) can be identified, damage charges will be divided among the residents of
the corridor and/or building. Students should consult the Student Handbook for a list of items prohibited in the residence halls. Students are responsible for
restoring their room to its original condition at the end of the year or when the student withdraws from residence. Students may not make repairs to damaged
furnishings.
6. The College reserves the right to enter student rooms for the purpose(s) of; inspecting the room, furniture and equipment; making necessary repairs; and
investigating alleged violations of community standards. The College will also determine when and where a damage deposit may be necessary and reserves
the right to impose such a deposit.
7. THE COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS (how come we use the college’s full name in this sentence, but in the next refer to it as “the
College”) ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO A RESIDENT’S PERSONAL PROPERTY, NOR IS THE COLLEGE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROPERTY
LEFT DURING VACATION PERIODS OR AFTER TERMINATION OF RESIDENCY. (STUDENTS SHOULD CONSIDER PURCHASING INSURANCE TO COVER LOSS OR
DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY OR EXTENDING PARENTAL/GUARDIAN HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE FOR THIS PURPOSE.)
8. The College reserves the right to reassign residents to different rooms or residence halls at any time during the academic year, the right to use unoccupied
space in any of the residence halls, and the right to determine the number of students assigned to a room (e.g. assigning a roommate to a student living
without one in room designed to be a double). Only students who have a valid signed housing agreement may live in the residence halls. Further, the
College reserves the right to impose an interim suspension of on-campus housing privileges. Interim suspension of privileges is outlined in the Community
Standards and Judicial Procedures for Students handbook.
9. Residents agree to obey all rules and regulations of the College as outlined in the Community Standards and Judicial Procedures for Students. Any violation of
this agreement or College policy may result in the cancellation of this agreement and forfeiture by the signed student of all sums paid under this agreement.
10. The minimum sanction for possession of kegs, beer balls, or other large amounts of alcohol may result in suspension from residence.
11. Abuse of professional and/or paraprofessional staff will result in suspension from residence.
I hereby acknowledge that I have read the terms and conditions of occupancy appearing on this agreement and I agree that I will abide by and be legally bound to
these terms and conditions.
Student Number HC
Print Name
Signature
Date
Hall
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“Men and Women for Others” — Exploring the Jesuit tradition and so much more
CAMPUS MINISTRY CENTER & OFFICE OF THE COLLEGE CHAPLAINS
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Campus Ministry Center &
Office of the College
Chaplains
Campion House 508-793-2448
he mission of the Office of the College Chaplains’ is rooted
in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and supports the mission of
the College of the Holy Cross. The College Chaplains’
strive to witness to and proclaim the Gospel, grounding our
ministry in the rich intellectual, spiritual, service, and prophetic
traditions of the Society of Jesus and the Roman Catholic Church.
In particular, the College Chaplains’ are committed to a ministry which reflects the inclusivity of the Catholic Church at its
best by building community through worship, dialogue, service, outreach, prayer, ecumenism, and the integration of living
and learning. This involves participating in the intellectual life of
the College in the search for truth and the integration of faith
and reason. The celebration of faith in prayer and worship is
central to this mission with liturgies from the vast and evolving
tradition of the Catholic Church, centered in the Eucharist, but
welcoming and celebrating the richness of our diverse religious
traditions through ecumenical and interfaith services. In service
to the wider Church and society, this ministry embraces a faith
that does justice and thus both challenges the Holy Cross community to a critique of contemporary society and calls forth and
prepares Holy Cross men and women to assume roles of vibrant leadership for the future of the Church.
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The Chaplains include:
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Ms. Katherine (Kim) McElaney
Director
Fr. William Campbell, S.J.
Assistant Chaplain
Sr. Lucille Cormier, SASV
Wedding Coordinator
Mr. Dan Corrou
Assistant Chaplain
Mr. Paul Covino
Associate Chaplain and Director of Liturgy
Ms. Megan Fox-Kelly
Assistant Chaplain
Rev. Catherine Reed
Assistant Chaplain
Fr. James Hayes, S.J.
Associate Chaplain
Ms. Marybeth Kearns-Barrett
Associate Chaplain and Director of Service and Social Justice
Mr. Paul Melley
Assistant Chaplain and Director of Liturgical Music
Where you can find us.
How can I get involved?
The Chaplains’ offices are located in the Campus Ministry Center in Campion House- an historic old building which was originally a farmhouse. Campion House is located on the hilly road
between the Chapel and Hanselman. Stop by to visit the homey
atmosphere in Campion and meet the seven full-time Chaplains who work there. The Chaplains host wonderful student
dinners at Campion three nights a week and offer different
kinds of hospitality to students, staff, and faculty as often as
possible.
There are almost as many ways to get involved in campus ministry as there are students! What follows is a small sample of the
varied ways you can explore, question, affirm, share, and celebrate your faith.
Liturgical Ministry: lectors, servers, communion ministers,
greeters, music ministry, liturgical dancers.
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Service: over 42 volunteer programs in the city of Worcester
with SPUD, spring break opportunities in Appalacchia and the
Gulf region, immersion programs in Jamaica, Mexico or Kenya,
and teaching religious education in parishes.
Baptism, Confirmation and Reception into the Catholic Church:
Students who wish to inquire into baptism, confirmation or
reception into the Catholic Church are invited to contact the
Campus Ministy Center in Campion House.
Retreats: from “entry level” like the Escape to the advanced 5
day Spiritual Exercises.
Weddings: Weddings in St. Joseph Chapel are limited to students, alumni/ae, faculty and staff of Holy Cross. An annual
marriage preparation program is offered at Holy Cross for engaged couples preparing to celebrate a wedding in St. Joseph
Chapel. Contact Sr. Lucille Cormier SASV, wedding coordinator, at x2754 for information.
Justice-oriented programs: Pax Christi, Students for Life, Arrupe
Immersion Program in Jamaica, Kenya and Mexico, and the
School of the Americas Protest in Fr. Benning, GA.
Spiritual Development: Magis Leadership Program, Catholicism Series, Spiritual Journey groups. To find out the details on
these and other programs check out the Chaplains’ web page at
www.holycross.edu/departments/ chaplains/0main.htm or stop
by the Campus Ministry Center in Campion House. We’d love
to meet you!
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St. Joseph Memorial Chapel is the spiritual home of the Holy
Cross community. The chapel consists of St. Joseph Chapel on
the upper level, and the Mary Chapel, McCooey Chapel, Reconciliation Chapel and Blessed Sacrament Chapel on the lower
level. The lower level of the chapel was renovated in the summer of 2003 through a generous gift in memory of Robert
McCooey ’52.
Catholic Liturgies:
Catholic Sunday Mass is celebrated at 4:30 PM Saturday and 7:00
PM Sunday in the Mary Chapel, and at 11:30 AM and 10:00 PM in
St. Joseph Chapel. Catholic weekday Mass is celebrated at 12:05
PM (Monday-Friday) and 11:00 PM (Monday-Wednesday) in
McCooey Chapel. The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance) is
celebrated 10:00- 10:45 PM (Monday-Wednesday) in the Reconciliation Chapel. A communal service of reconciliation for Lent
will be celebrated at 9:00 PM on Monday, April 5 in the Mary
Chapel. Students are also welcome to contact any priest on campus to arrange a mutually convenient time to celebrate reconciliation.
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Non-Denominational Prayer and Worship:
A Non-Denominational Service of Praise and Worship is celebrated at 4:30 PM Sunday in McCooey Chapel.
Transportation to Protestant and Orthodox churches in Worcester and Auburn is available on Sunday morning from Holy
Cross. Contact Rev. Catherine Reed in the Campus Ministry
Center for information.
A Non-Denominational Hour of Power is celebrated at 8:00 PM
Thursday in Campion House.
Notice of Death in the Family:
In the event of a death in the family of a student the Chaplains’
Office should be notified immediately and notice will be given
to the student’s Class Dean and faculty members as well as to
the College community. Students are invited to contact the Campus Ministry Center with names of family members and friends
who have died for inclusion in the general intercessions at Sunday Mass.
What you should know about your academic program
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
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Vice President for Academic
Affairs and Dean of the College
Timothy R. Austin, PhD
Fenwick 115, 508-793-2541
Associate Dean of the College
Professor Margaret N. Freije
Smith 233, 508-793-2238
Associate Dean of the College
Professor William Morse
Fenwick 115, 508-793-2541
Professor G. Earl Peace, Jr.
Dean of the Class of ’09
Smith 223, 508-793-2532
Professor Esther Levine
Dean of the Class of ’10
Smith 223, 508-793-2532
Professor Mark Freeman
Dean of the Class of ’07
Smith 224, 508-793-2530
Professor Victoria Swigert
Dean of the Class of ’08
Smith 224, 508-793-2530
Academic Services and
Learning Resources
Christina B. Chen, Director
Sabrina V. Forbes,
Associate Director
Smith 214, 508-793-2713
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T
he College Catalog is the source of information on
everything related to your academic program at Holy
Cross. The sections below, The Academic Program and
Special Academic Programs, are excerpted from the 2006-07
Catalog. In addition to these sections on academic programs
and policy, each department has a chapter in the Catalog that
describes its programs and the courses it routinely offers. Finally, the Catalog is where you will find information on financial
aid, expenses, and admissions; a complete listing of all administrators and faculty at the College; and the memberships of College Councils and Committees. The College Catalog is published each year. It is important for students to retain the Catalog associated with their entering class. Policies and requirements published that year are the ones that pertain to your
degree program. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with all current academic policies and requirements published in the Catalog and disseminated in supplements or notices which are issued by the various officers of the College (the
Deans, the Registrar, etc.). If you have questions about any academic policy or procedure, you should consult with your Class
Dean.
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The Academic Program
The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College oversees the academic program at Holy Cross. The Dean is
assisted by the Associate Deans of the College, the Class Deans,
the Registrar, the Director of Academic Services & Learning
Resources, and advisors from special academic programs.
The Class Deans are responsible for monitoring the academic
progress of students in their respective classes and for coordinating the College’s academic advising program.
The Registrar’s Office maintains student records. Services include enrollment, processing transcript requests, and classroom
management. The office also verifies student enrollment for
insurance companies, veteran’s benefits, and loan deferments.
The Office of Academic Services & Learning Resources offers
academic advising and academic support services, including as31
sistance in learning skills and planning for a major. The office
encourages Holy Cross students to take advantage of resources
such as the Calculus Workshop, the Writer’s Workshop, and
peer tutoring programs (in calculus, chemistry, classics, economics/accounting, music, physics, and Spanish), which are overseen by faculty in various academic departments.
General Requirements
Holy Cross offers a curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Arts
(A.B.) degree. The successful completion of 32 semester courses
in eight semesters of full-time study is required for graduation.
To qualify for a degree from the College, at least one half of a
student’s courses, including the two full semesters of the fourth
year, must be completed at the College of the Holy Cross. Students are permitted, however, to participate in Holy Cross programs, such as the Washington Semester, Semester Away and
Study Abroad, in the first semester of their fourth year.
Each student’s curriculum consists of common requirements, a
major, and freely elected courses. In designing their curriculum,
students are limited to a total of three programs combining
majors, minors, and concentrations, only two of which can be
majors.
Common Requirements
All students are required to complete courses in the areas of the
curriculum described below. Each of these areas represents a
basic mode of inquiry, or way of knowing the world. To enter
into and engage with these different areas—to see them as parts
of a larger whole—is essential to becoming a liberally educated
person. These requirements are thus meant to provide students
with the opportunity to explore basic modes of inquiry and to
encourage them to develop a reflective attitude with regard to
different ways of knowing and the bodies of knowledge associated with them. Taken together, these areas of study reflect the
College’s understanding of the foundation of a liberal arts education.
Students are able to select from a range of courses that fulfill
each of the requirements. These courses offer an enriching and
exemplary introduction to the methods and content of a broad
area of inquiry, giving students a sense of what is distinctive
about each area, the kinds of questions it asks and the kinds of
answers it provides. Such courses should lead to an awareness
of both the possibilities an area of study presents and the limitations it confronts. Guided by these requirements, all Holy Cross
students should come to appreciate the complexity of what it
means to know as well as the interrelatedness of different ways
of knowing, thereby acquiring the basis for an integrated academic and intellectual experience. Students are therefore encouraged to think carefully, in consultation with their advisors,
about the courses they take to fulfill these common requirements.
The requirements include one course each in Arts, Literature,
Studies in Religion, Philosophical Studies, Historical Studies, and
Cross-Cultural Studies; and two courses each in Language Studies, Social Science, and Natural and Mathematical Sciences. No
more than two courses from a single academic department may
be counted toward fulfillment of the common requirements,
except that students may take a third common requirement
course in the same department where the Language Studies
requirement is fulfilled.
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The Arts and Literature
The Arts and Literature are concerned with the study of aesthetic forms as expressions of meaning, as vehicles for exploring the nature of reality, as sources of beauty, and as objects of
knowledge and critical scrutiny.
In studying the arts—the visual arts, music, theatre, dance, and
film—there is the opportunity to explore ways of knowing and
universes of expression beyond the essentially cognitive or discursive. A distinctive feature of the arts is the relationship between form and content: meaning is conveyed by both the
medium and the subject matter of the work. Central to the
study of the arts is the development of one’s understanding,
appreciation, and critical capacity in encountering particular
works and genres as well as one’s awareness of both the limits
and possibilities of the creative imagination. Courses in this area,
whether historical or contemporary in approach, interpretive
or oriented toward practice, seek to foster a recognition of the
distinctive role of the arts in culture, in liberal education, and in
the enrichment of the human condition.
In studying literature, there is an opportunity to explore the
multiple ways in which the spoken or written word may disclose features of life that might otherwise remain unarticulated
and thus unknown. Critical reading and writing are fundamental to literary study. Specific features of literary study include
analysis of literary form and technique, examination of the relationship between literary works and social/historical context,
and exploration of methodological and theoretical perspectives
on literary inquiry. More generally, the study of literature highlights the communicative, expressive, and revelatory power of
language itself. Courses in this area therefore have as their main
focus those works that, through their special attention to language, serve both to inform and to transform readers.
Students are required to complete one course in the Arts and
one course in Literature.
Studies in Religion and Philosophical Studies
As indicated in the College’s Mission Statement, “critical examination of fundamental religious and philosophical questions” is
essential to a liberal arts education in the Jesuit tradition. As
areas of common inquiry, studies in religion and philosophical
studies provide an invitation to dialogue about such questions,
furthering the search for meaning and value at the heart of
intellectual life at Holy Cross.
Studies in Religion address the search for ultimate meaning by
exploring such themes as the nature of the sacred, the relationship between the human and the divine, and the spiritual dimension of human existence. Against the backdrop of this search,
studies in religion also address questions about the responsibilities human beings owe to each other and to their communities,
the cultural significance of religious beliefs and practices, as well
as the personal and social nature of religious experience. Courses
in this area include the study of indigenous religions as well as
major religious traditions of the world—i.e., Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism and Daoism; religious ethics; the analysis and interpretation of sacred texts; and
the study of Catholic theology and spirituality.
Philosophical Studies explore fundamental questions about the
nature of reality and what it means to be human, truth and
knowledge, ethical values, aesthetic experience, and religious
belief. The aim of philosophical inquiry is to wonder about what
is taken for granted by the theoretical and practical frameworks
upon which we ordinarily rely. Such inquiry seeks, in a variety
of ways, to arrive at a comprehensive understanding of the
world and our place in it. By reflecting on matters essential to all
disciplines, philosophical studies can help students to see their
education as forming an integrated whole. Since it is a vital
feature of philosophical inquiry that it wonders about its own
goals and methods, courses in this area should allow for this
kind of reflection as well. Such courses may be either topical or
historical in approach, focusing on fundamental questions or
the different ways of thinking about those questions that have
emerged over time.
Students are required to complete one course in Studies in Religion and one course in Philosophical Studies.
Historical Studies
Historical Studies involve systematic inquiry into the human
past. Historians use primary and secondary sources to analyze
and reconstruct the past and to explore the relevance of the past
to the present. Historical studies may focus on the interpretation of broad changes over time as well as particular moments,
events or social conditions in their wider historical context. Studying history also involves the study of historians, their writings
and their influence on our current understanding of the past.
Courses in this area provide students with historical perspective
by introducing them to a significant segment of human history
and by teaching them to locate and use evidence in evaluating
the historical interpretations of others.
Students are required to complete one course in Historical Studies.
Cross-Cultural Studies seek to stimulate critical reflection on the
theoretical, methodological, and ethical issues involved in encountering other cultures and to help students to think systematically about the fundamental assumptions underlying cultural
differences. In light of this task, courses in this area often explore non-Western structures of social organization, artistic expression, meaning, and belief. Given the complexity of the Western tradition, however, courses that explore deep cultural differences within this tradition can also serve to raise significant
issues of cross-cultural analysis. By challenging one to understand different world-views, cross-cultural inquiry provides an
opportunity to understand more fully-and perhaps to transcendone’s own cultural presuppositions.
Students are required to complete one course in Cross-Cultural
Studies.
Language Studies
Language Studies involve the study of languages other than
one’s own. Such study contributes to an awareness of cultural
differences that are shaped by and reflected in language. The
study of modern languages allows students to develop the ability to communicate with people of different cultures through
speech or writing. The study of classical languages also enhances
students’ general understanding of different cultures through
the medium of written texts. In all cases, the study of another
language contributes to a greater understanding of one’s own
language, and to a fuller appreciation of the role of language
and literature in human experience and thought.
Students are required to complete two courses in the study of a
language other than one in which they possess native speaker
fluency.
Students continuing the study of a language begun prior to
college will pursue their study of that language at a level com-
Social Science
The Social Sciences investigate human behavior and the structures, institutions, and norms operative in social life. Their main
objectives are to identify, through empirical and systematic observations, both universal and particular patterns of human
behavior and to explain or interpret human relationships, cultures, and social phenomena. Courses in this area provide a
broad and substantial introduction to basic concepts of social
scientific inquiry. These courses are designed to offer an opportunity to reflect on the methodological assumptions and theoretical foundations of social science in its various forms, including anthropology, economics, political science, psychology and
sociology.
Students are required to complete two courses in Social Science.
Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Natural Science is the systematic investigation of living and nonliving aspects of the physical universe. Its methods of investigation involve the observation, description and classification of
broad patterns in nature and the testing of hypotheses that
provide tentative explanations of the processes underlying these
patterns. The traditional goal of natural scientific inquiry is to
explain a large array of natural phenomena using a small number of theories valued in many cases for their predictive power.
The measurement and demonstration of quantitative relationships and the development of abstract models is often fundamental to this enterprise. Courses in this area provide the opportunity to explore natural science directly, focusing on the
process of scientific discovery through the use of experimental
and theoretical methods of investigation.
academic
affairs
Cross-Cultural Studies
mensurate with their language skills. Placement into the appropriate level will be determined by the language department or
program concerned, based on their evaluation of prior
coursework, tests, and consultation with the student. Students
choosing to begin the study of a new language at Holy Cross
must complete both semesters of an introductory language
course.
Mathematical Science gives structure to and explores abstractions of the human mind. In addition, it often provides natural
science with models on which to build theories about the physical world. Computer science, the study of algorithms, data structures, and their realizations in hardware and software systems,
is also included in this area. Computer science addresses the
fundamental questions: What is computable in principle, and
what tasks are algorithmically feasible? Courses in this area
encourage the development of logical thinking, quantitative
reasoning, and general problem-solving skills. Such courses also
seek to foster an appreciation for mathematical thought as a
fundamental mode of inquiry in its own right.
Students are required to complete two courses in this area, at
least one of which must be in Natural Science.
Majors
Students must fulfill the requirements of a major, which must be
declared before the enrollment period preceding the third year.
A major normally consists of a minimum of 10 and a maximum
of 14 courses selected from a group of courses within a department. Certain courses, however, may not count toward the
minimum or maximum number of courses in a given department, and some departments require additional courses in allied fields. More details about the requirements of individual
majors are found in later sections of this catalog under the cor33
responding departmental descriptions.
Advanced Placement
Students who exceed the maximum number of courses in a
major incur a deficiency for every course above the maximum.
Deficiencies may be satisfied by AP credit, courses transferred
to Holy Cross from other institutions, and fifth courses taken
for letter grades.
Holy Cross participates in the College Board Advanced Placement Program and the International Baccalaureate Program.
One unit of credit is awarded for an Advanced Placement score
of 4 or 5 in any discipline recognized by the College. One unit of
credit is awarded for a score of 6 or 7 on a Higher Level International Baccalaureate Examination, again in a liberal arts subject.
AP and IB credit may be used to satisfy deficiencies and common area requirements. Each academic department has its own
policy regarding the use of AP or IB credit for placement in
courses and progress in the major. See departmental descriptions for further information.
The following majors qualify for the Bachelor of Arts degree:
anthropology, biology, chemistry, classics, computer science,
economics, economics-accounting, English, French, German,
history, Italian, mathematics, music, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, religious studies, Russian, sociology,
Spanish, studies in world literatures, theatre, visual arts: history,
and visual arts: studio. Information on student-designed
Multidisciplinary Majors appears in the section of the Catalog
on the Center for Interdisciplinary and Special Studies. Students
are expected to confirm their plans for the fulfillment of major
and degree requirements with the designated faculty advisor.
Electives
In addition to the common requirements and a major, students
pursue free electives. There are several curriculum options available at the College to assist students in organizing their elective
program. In addition to double majors and minors, described
here, students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with
the academic options listed under Special Academic Programs
and the Center for Interdisciplinary and Special Studies. Students are limited to three program options, only two of which
may be majors.
Holy Cross will grant college credit for courses taken in high
school provided: 1) they are taken at an accredited college or
university (i.e., on the campus), or 2) they are taught at the high
school by a full-time faculty member of an accredited college or
university, and 3) they are worth at least three-semester hours
of credit. College courses taken during high school may be used
to remove deficiencies incurred during the student’s enrollment
at Holy Cross.
A final grade of B or better is required and the courses must be
similar in rigor and content to those normally offered at Holy
Cross. Complete descriptions of each course for which the student is requesting credit must be forwarded to the Class Dean.
Approval for credit rests with the Class Dean in consultation
with the appropriate Department Chair at Holy Cross.
Double Major
Early Graduation
A double major is one of the curriculum options available at the
College. Students desiring double-major status must receive
the approval of the Chairs of the departments the student is
entering, the academic advisor, and the Class Dean. An application for double-major status must receive approval no later
than the enrollment period for a student’s sixth semester, except
in those cases where a student spends the fifth semester away
from campus. In those cases, approval must be obtained prior
to the completion of enrollment during the semester the student returns to campus. Students with double-major status are
restricted to taking the minimum number of courses necessary
to complete each major, or 10 courses in each major, whichever
is higher. Students who exceed these limits incur a deficiency for
every course above the maximum. Deficiencies may be satisfied
with AP credit, courses transferred to Holy Cross from other
institutions, or fifth courses taken for letter grades.
Incoming first-year students who have received credit for four
(or eight) college-level courses may request early graduation.
These credits may be a combination of transfer, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate credit, but must include
at least one college course. A request for early graduation should
be based on the following supportive grounds:
Minors
Minors are available in anthropology, chemistry, computer science, economics, economics-accounting, French, German, Italian, philosophy, physics, Russian, visual arts: history, and visual
arts: studio. Students are not required to have a minor field of
study but are invited to consider such an option in designing
their undergraduate curriculum. Typically, the minor consists of
six courses, some of which are required and some of which are
selected by students in consultation with an advisor. For information on the requirements for completion of minors, see the
departmental descriptions later in the Catalog. Information on
student-designed Multidisciplinary Minors appears in the section of the Catalog on the Center for Interdisciplinary and Special Studies.
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Granting College Credit
1. Evidence of serious consideration as to the desirability of an
accelerated degree program and the counsel and encouragement of a faculty advisor and the Class Dean in planning
the scope and the sequence of future coursework;
2. A distinguished record of academic achievement during the
first year.
Requests for an accelerated-degree program must be submitted during the first year. Final approval will not be granted until
after the completion of the first year. Students should submit
requests to the Class Dean. A final decision in the matter of early
graduation rests with the Dean of the College.
Transfer Courses
Courses taken by current Holy Cross students at other colleges
and universities may be accepted in transfer: 1) if they satisfy
degree requirements, that is, if they are used to remove deficiencies or to fulfill major or common requirements; or 2) if they
satisfy requirements for College-sponsored academic programs,
that is, if they satisfy requirements for minors, concentrations,
or the premedical program. Distance learning courses (correspondence and internet courses) are not transferable.
In addition, College policy stipulates the following:
1. Courses taken at other institutions by students currently
matriculating at Holy Cross may not be used to advance
class standing.
2. Transfer courses must be approved by the Class Dean. The
appropriate Department Chair must approve courses to
satisfy requirements for majors, minors, and concentrations.
ments they think reasonable.
Transfer Students
Some professors may require an excused absence from the Class
Dean. Deans can excuse a student’s absence for compelling and
verifiable reasons, including illness, a death or medical emergency in the family, a wedding in the immediate family, and
participation in a college-sponsored athletic event. To obtain an
excused absence, students should notify the appropriate Class
Dean and provide verification of the grounds for the excused
absence. Verification can be provided by the Department of
Athletics, Chaplain’s Office, Counseling Center, Office of the
Dean of Students, Health Services, a private physician, or the
student’s family.
Holy Cross will accept a maximum of four full semesters of
credit for students who transfer to Holy Cross from other colleges or universities. To earn a Holy Cross degree, students are
expected to complete a minimum of four full semesters (and 16
letter-graded courses) at Holy Cross or in a Holy Cross program. These four semesters must include the two of senior
year.
Unless excused by the faculty member or the Class Dean, absences may result in an academic penalty. Although students
may not be failed in a course exclusively on the basis of unexcused absence from class, their attendance and participation
obviously have bearing on the professor’s assessment of their
academic progress. Attendance and class participation may be
used, therefore, in the calculation of final grades.
3. Only grades of C or better, earned in courses taken at an
accredited institution, will be accepted by the College.
4. Transfer courses must carry the equivalent of at least 3
semester hours of credit.
Students who anticipate taking courses elsewhere for credit must
obtain a Permit to Attend another Institution from the Registrar
or Class Dean.
The Advisory Program
Enrollment
Information and instructions concerning enrollment are distributed by the Office of the Registrar to all students approximately
one month in advance of the beginning of each semester.
Enrollment in courses takes place beginning in the preceding
semester. Students are not permitted to make changes in their
course schedules after the first week of classes. Withdrawal from
a course will be permitted during the first 10 weeks of the semester with the grade of W. The W grade is not included in the
calculation of the GPA.
Failure to comply with the procedures specified by the Registrar for enrollment, changes of course schedule, and withdrawal
from a course may result in either denial of credit or failure in
the course.
Student Attendance at Class
Students registered in a course are expected to attend class regularly and to fulfill all obligations of the course as outlined by the
professor. During the first week of the semester, professors
generally announce, orally or by distributed outlines, the course
requirements and methods of evaluation, including their policy
on attendance and class participation. If this information is not
given, students should request it.
In cases of unforeseen absence (e.g., because of illness), students
should contact the professor as soon as they are able. Arrangements for foreseen absences (e.g., participation in college-sponsored athletic events) should be made with the professor well in
advance of the anticipated absence. Most faculty will make accommodations for students who miss class for compelling reasons. All faculty have full authority to make whatever arrange-
Students should remember that it is always their responsibility
to make up any material they may have missed during an absence from class.
academic
affairs
The Class Deans are responsible for coordinating the College’s
academic advising program. Holy Cross provides each student
with a faculty advisor who assists the student with curriculum
planning and course selection. The assignment of the advisor is
made in the summer prior to enrollment. During the first two
years, students may be advised by faculty outside their major
department. Students entering the third and fourth year will
have faculty advisors in their major department. The Office of
Academic Services & Learning Resources provides additional
academic advising for students across the College.
Students who are unable, because of religious beliefs, to attend
classes or participate in any examination, study, or work requirement on a particular day shall be excused and provided
with an opportunity to make up such examination, study, or
work requirement, provided this does not create an unreasonable burden upon the College. No fees of any kind shall be
charged for making available to students such opportunity. No
adverse or prejudicial effects shall result to students because
they availed themselves of these provisions. Students are asked
to contact the appropriate Class Dean in advance of an absence
due to religious belief.
Academic Honesty Policy
All education is a cooperative enterprise between teachers and
students. This cooperation requires trust and mutual respect,
which are only possible in an environment governed by the
principles of academic honesty. As an institution devoted to
teaching, learning, and intellectual inquiry, Holy Cross expects
all members of the College community to abide by the highest
standards of academic integrity. Any violation of academic honesty undermines the student-teacher relationship, thereby
wounding the whole community. The principal violations of
academic honesty are plagiarism, cheating, and collusion.
Plagiarism is the act of taking the words, ideas, data, illustrative
material, or statements of someone else, without full and proper
acknowledgment, and presenting them as one’s own.
Cheating is the use of improper means or subterfuge to gain
credit or advantage. Forms of cheating include the use, attempted use, or improper possession of unauthorized aids in
any examination or other academic exercise submitted for evaluation; the fabrication or falsification of data; misrepresentation
of academic or extracurricular credentials; and deceitful performance on placement examinations. It is also cheating to submit
the same work for credit in more than one course, except as
authorized in advance by the course instructors.
Collusion is assisting or attempting to assist another student in
an act of academic dishonesty.
At the beginning of each course the teacher should address the
students on academic integrity and how it applies to the assignments for the course. The teacher should also make every ef35
fort, through vigilance and through the nature of the assignments, to discourage and prevent dishonesty in any form.
It is the responsibility of students, independent of the teacher’s
responsibility, to understand the proper methods of using and
quoting from source materials (as explained in standard handbooks such as The Little Brown Handbook and the Harbrace
College Handbook), and to take credit only for work they have
completed through their own individual efforts within the guidelines established by the teacher.
The faculty member who observes or suspects academic dishonesty should first discuss the incident with the student. The
very nature of the faculty-student relationship requires both
that the faculty member treat the student fairly and that the
student respond honestly to the teacher’s questions concerning
the integrity of his or her work.
If the teacher is convinced that the student is guilty of academic
dishonesty he or she shall impose an appropriate sanction in the
form of a grade reduction or failing grade on the assignment in
question and/or shall assign compensatory course work. The
sanction may reflect the seriousness of the dishonesty and the
teacher’s assessment of the student’s intent. In all instances where
a teacher does impose a grade penalty because of academic
dishonesty, he or she must submit a written report to the Chair
of the department and the Class Dean. This written report must
me submitted within a week of the faculty member’s determination that the policy on academic honesty has been violated.
The Class Dean will then inform the student in writing that such
a charge has been made and of his or her right to have the
charge reviewed.
The student’s request for a formal review must be submitted in
writing to the Class Dean within one week of the notification of
the charge by the Class Dean. The written statement must include a description of the student’s position concerning the
charge by the teacher. A review panel consisting of a Class Dean,
the Chair of the department of the faculty member involved (or
a senior member of the same department if the Chair is the
complainant), and an additional faculty member selected by the
Chair from the same department, shall convene within two
weeks to investigate the charge and review the student’s statement, meeting separately with the student and the faculty member involved. The Chair of the complainant’s department (or
the alternate) shall chair the panel and communicate the panel’s
decision to the student’s Class Dean. If the panel finds by majority vote that the charge of dishonesty is supported, the faculty
member’s initial written report to the Class Dean shall be placed
in the student’s file until graduation, at which time it shall be
removed and destroyed unless a second offense occurs. If a
majority of the panel finds that the charge of dishonesty is not
supported, the faculty member’s initial complaint shall be destroyed, and the assignment in question shall be graded on its
merits by the faculty member. The Class Dean shall inform the
student promptly of the decision made.
Each instance of academic dishonesty reported to the Class Dean
(provided that the charge of dishonesty is upheld following a
possible review, as described above) shall result in an administrative penalty in addition to the penalty imposed by the faculty
member. For a first instance of academic dishonesty, the penalty
shall be academic probation effective immediately and continuing for the next two consecutive semesters. For a second instance, the penalty shall be academic suspension for two consecutive semesters. For a third instance, the penalty shall be
dismissal from the College. Dismissal from the College shall
also be the penalty for any instance of academic dishonesty that
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occurs while a student is under probationary status because of a
prior instance of dishonesty. Suspension and dismissal are effective at the conclusion of the semester in which the violation of
the policy occurred. Students may appeal a suspension or dismissal for reasons of academic dishonesty to the Committee on
Academic Standing, which may uphold the penalty, overturn it,
or substitute a lesser penalty. A penalty of dismissal, if upheld by
the Committee, may be appealed to the President of the College.
Written Expression
Students and faculty alike share responsibility for promoting
the effective and wise use of language. Language is central to
education since it is the chief means by which the transmission
and exchange of ideas take place. Nowhere are clarity and precision of language so important or so difficult to achieve as in
writing. Students and faculty ought, therefore, to take special
care to encourage excellence in writing.
To achieve this end students should:
1. recognize that they are expected to write well at all times;
2. realize that the way they say something affects what they say;
3. write, revise, and rewrite each paper so that it represents
the best work they are able to do.
Similarly, faculty members should:
1. set high standards for their own use of language;
2. provide appropriate occasions for students to exercise their
writing skills;
3. set minimum standards of written expression for all courses;
4. acquaint the students with those standards and inform them
of their responsibility to meet them and the consequences
if they do not;
5. evaluate written work in light of effectiveness of expression
as well as content;
6. aid students in their development by pointing out deficiencies in their written work and assist them with special writing
problems arising from the demands of a particular field of
study.
Examinations
In-Course Examinations. The number of exams a student takes
in a single day should not exceed a total of two. The word exam
here refers to mid-term exams and to those major in-course
tests that cover several weeks’ material and take a whole period
or major portion of a period to administer. It does not include
routine quizzes based on day-to-day assignments and lasting
only part of the period.
Students with more than two in-course exams on a single day
may obtain permission from the appropriate Class Dean to make
up the exam or exams in excess of two. This permission must be
requested in advance of the scheduled examinations.
Students who have missed an in-course test for a serious and
verifiable reason (such as personal illness, death in the family, or
family emergency) have the right either to a make-up test or an
exemption without penalty from the original test, the choice left
to the discretion of the professor. Exemption without penalty
requires the reweighting of other tests and assignments in the
course of the semester.
Faculty may require an excused absence from an in-class examination from the Class Dean. The Class Dean will authorize in
writing a student’s absence from an in-course exam only for
serious and verifiable reasons and only for those who have
presented their cause within a reasonable time. Only the professor can provide exemption without penalty from the original
test.
Final Examinations. Final examinations are administered during the final examination period at the end of each semester. The
schedule of final examinations is established by the Registrar
and published during the registration period. Students should
consult this schedule before making end-of-the-semester travel
plans.
Students who for serious and verifiable reasons are not able to
take the scheduled final must make arrangements for a makeup examination. These arrangements may be made directly with
the faculty member; the date, time and place of the make-up
exam are determined by mutual agreement. Alternatively, students may request an absentee examination. An absentee examination is approved both by the professor and the Class Dean.
Ordinarily, the absentee examination is administered on the last
day of the examination period. Students unable to take a scheduled final must notify the professor at the earliest possible time.
If the professor requires an excused absence, the student must
contact the Class Dean.
Please note that the College will not close or postpone scheduled examinations unless the governor declares a state of emergency. Students are expected to be present for their final examinations. In the event, however, that a severe storm prevents a
student from reaching campus to take an examination which
the faculty member is present to administer, the student must
make arrangements with the faculty member for a makeup or
take the missed examination on the regularly scheduled absentee examination day which is the last Saturday of the examination period. It is the absent student’s responsibility to find out
whether or not the examination was held at the scheduled time
so that he or she will know when and where to take the missed
examination.
Grading System
A student’s standing will be determined by the results of examinations, classroom work, and assignments. Each semester one
grade will be submitted for each course for each student; this
will be a composite grade for oral presentations, reading assignments, classroom discussions, tests, the final examination, etc.
There is no official College translation of percentage scores into
letter grades. Reports of academic grades are sent to students
and to their parents or guardians at the end of each semester.
The following symbols are used to indicate the quality of the
student’s work in each course:
Symbol
4.00
A
3.70
A-
3.30
B+
3.00
B
2.70
B-
2.30
C+
2.00
C
1.70
C-
Description
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
1.30
D+
1.00
D
Low Pass
0.00
F
Failure
IP
In Progress
W
Withdrawal without Prejudice
AU
Audit
AB
Absence from Final Examinations
I
Incomplete
P
Pass
NP
No Pass (Failure)
J
Grade not submitted
The grades of AB and I are changed to F unless a subsequent
grade is submitted to the Registrar within one week of the last
day of final examinations. Grades of AB and I may be changed
to extended incompletes by the appropriate Class Dean upon
petition by the faculty member or, after consultation with the
faculty member, at the initiative of the Class Deans. Withdrawal
from a course, with the approval of the Class Dean, after the
add/drop period will be graded W during the first 10 weeks of
the semester. Ordinarily students are not permitted to withdraw from a course after the 10th week. The deadline for withdrawal from a course is published by the Registrar at the beginning of each semester.
academic
affairs
If a severe storm occurs on a Saturday of the examination period and a faculty member finds it impossible to reach campus
to administer a final examination, the examination will be rescheduled on Sunday at the time originally scheduled. If a severe storm occurs on any day Monday through Thursday, the
examination is rescheduled to the next day at 6:30 p.m. If a
severe storm occurs on Friday, the examination is rescheduled
to Saturday at 2:30 p.m. In all cases, the examination will be held
in the originally scheduled room. If an examination must be
scheduled to another room, you will be notified by the Registrar’s
Office.
Grade Point
Multiplier
A student who, during a given semester, has not earned passing
letter grades (other than P) in four courses which count toward
the 32-course graduation requirement incurs a deficiency.
Grade Points. Each of the grades from A to F is assigned a
multiplier, as indicated, which weights the grade in computing
averages. Multiplying this weighting factor by the number of
semester units assigned to the course gives the grade points
earned in it.
None of the other grades in the above list carries grade-point
multipliers; units associated with such grades are not used in
calculating grades.
Grade Point Average. Dividing the total number of grade points
achieved in all courses by the sum of the units assigned to these
courses determines the grade point average (GPA). The semester GPA is calculated using units and grade points earned in a
single semester; when all the student’s units and grade points to
date are used, the calculation yields the cumulative GPA.
Only those grades earned in courses taught at Holy Cross (including the courses associated with the Washington Semester
Program) and those earned in courses offered through the Colleges of Worcester Consortium are calculated into a student’s
grade point average. Grades earned in college sponsored programs abroad or in a Study Away Program appear on the Holy
Cross transcript but are not calculated into the GPA.
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Retention and Return of Graded Materials
Unless the nature of the examination precludes returning it to
the student, all non-final examinations are to be returned with
corrections. Students have the right to review any non-final
examination that is retained by the professor. Such a review
must take place at the time of an appointment made by the
student to confer with the professor and should occur shortly
after the time when the student receives the grade for the examination.
Final examinations may be returned to the student if the professor is willing and if return is feasible. However, when the final
examination is not returned, it shall be retained by the professor
until the end of the subsequent semester, so that a student may
see and review the examination and discuss any questions concerning its evaluation.
Faculty who will not be at the College in the subsequent semester (because of separation or leave) will deposit with the Department Chair final examinations along with the record of evaluations used to determine students’ final grades. The Chair will
make the arrangements necessary to allow students to review
their final examinations. Any papers or other graded materials
not returned to the student are subject to the same provisions as
are indicated for final examinations.
Change of Grade
Faculty may change a final grade submitted to the Registrar. A
grade can be changed if the original grade was inaccurately
calculated or recorded. However, a grade may not be changed
based on additional work by the student after the original grade
has been submitted.
•Faculty wishing to change a grade should complete a Change
of Grade Form, available from the Class Dean or the Registrar.
The form requires the signatures of the faculty member, the
Chair of the department, and the Class Dean.
Final Grade Review Policy
Every student has the right to a formal review of a disputed
final grade. The initial attempt by a student to resolve a disputed
final course grade must be made with the faculty member involved. If a student believes a satisfactory grade explanation
has not been obtained from the faculty member, who is at the
time teaching at the College, then the student may request a
formal grade review through the Class Dean. This request for a
formal review of a final course grade must be written and submitted to the appropriate Class Dean no later than the conclusion of the fifth full week of classes in the semester subsequent
to the issuance of the grade.
The written statement must include a description of all attempts
made by the student to resolve the disputed grade with the
faculty member involved and the reason(s) for requesting a
formal grade review. The Chair of the department of the faculty
member involved shall receive a copy of the student’s written
request from the Class Dean and review it with the faculty member.
If, after this review, the faculty member believes that the grade
should not be changed, within three weeks of receipt of the
request for a formal grade review a written statement will be
submitted to the student, to the Department Chair, and to the
appropriate Class Dean that explains the final course grade as
issued and responds to the specific reason(s) for which the student has requested a review.
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A request for a formal review of a grade given by a Chair in that
individual’s own course shall be forwarded by the Class Dean to
a tenured faculty member of the Chair’s department, if available, or, if not available, to a tenured faculty member in a related
field, and the same review procedure will pertain.
A request for a formal review shall be forwarded to the Department Chair if the faculty member is no longer teaching at the
College.
A student request for a formal review of a final course grade
issued by a faculty member who, because of leave, is not teaching at the College in the semester subsequent to the issuance of
the grade must be filed in writing with the appropriate Class
Dean no later than the fifth week of the following semester. If
possible, the review procedure should be concluded by the end
of that semester. If the nature of the faculty member’s leave
makes this impossible, the review procedure should be concluded no later than the third full week of classes after the faculty member has resumed teaching responsibilities.
Honor Grades
The following criteria determine honor grades:
Dean’s List
Dean’s List status requires the passing of four or more courses
with no failing grades during the semester and the following
GPAs: First Honors: a semester GPA of 3.70 or above; and Second Honors: a semester GPA of 3.50 to 3.69.
Graduation Honors
Summa Cum Laude: a cumulative GPA of 3.87 or above; Magna
Cum Laude: a cumulative GPA of 3.70 to 3.86; and Cum Laude:
a cumulative GPA of 3.50 to 3.69.
In calculations of the GPA for the Dean’s List or for graduation
honors, only those units and quality points earned at Holy Cross
and the Colleges of Worcester Consortium are included.
Fifth Course
Students, after consulting with their faculty advisor, may take a
fifth course without charge.
The following policies are in effect with regard to the fifth course:
1. Enrollment in a fifth course takes place during the first week
of classes each semester.
2. A fifth course may be used by students for enrichment
purposes or for the removal of a course deficiency. In the
latter case, the fifth course must be taken for a letter grade.
3. Students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 in
order to register for a fifth course.
4. First-year students must obtain permission from the
appropriate Class Dean before registering for a fifth course.
5. A fifth course taken for a letter grade will be included in the
calculation of the cumulative average.
Pass/No Pass Grading
The grades of P and NP are the Pass/No Pass grades. The option of Pass/No Pass grading is available only for those students taking five courses in a semester.
Following are the qualifications for the Pass/No Pass Option:
1. Students who wish to take a course on a Pass/No Pass basis
shall have until the third Friday of the semester to decide
which of the five courses chosen during the enrollment
period is to be taken on the Pass/No Pass basis. A special
Pass/No Pass form available in the Offices of the Class Dean
and the Registrar must be completed and filed with the
Registrar during the period designated for the declaration of
the Pass/No Pass option.
2. Pass/No Pass courses do not count toward the 32 courses
required for graduation.
3. Pass/No Pass courses cannot be used to remove deficiencies.
Probation and Academic Performance
Academic Probation is determined by a student’s low cumulative average (GPA) at the end of the preceding semester. It is not
a penalty but a warning and an opportunity for improvement.
The following rules delineate the GPA limits of academic probationary status:
4. Courses taken on a Pass/No Pass basis may be used to
satisfy common requirements.
A first-year student having a cumulative average of 1.75 but less
than 2.00 at the end of the first year will be on probation for the
first semester of the second year.
5. Pass/No Pass courses may be taken within the student’s
major, minor, or concentration but cannot be used to fulfill
the requirements of these programs.
A second-year student with a cumulative average of 1.85 but
less than 2.00 at the end of the first semester will be on probation for the second semester of the second year.
6. Pass/No Pass grades will not be averaged into a student’s
GPA but will be placed on the student’s record.
A transfer student with a GPA of 1.75 but less than 2.00 at the end
of the first semester at Holy Cross will be on probation for the
second semester. Thereafter, transfer students must achieve the
cumulative average required of their class year.
7. If, during the first 10 weeks of the semester, a student
withdraws from any of the four courses taken for a letter
grade, he or she may convert a Pass/No Pass course to a
letter-graded course.
Auditing Courses
In order to receive an audit, students must fulfill attendance
requirements and all other conditions set forth by the instructor
at the beginning of the semester.
Degree students are not charged for auditing a course. Special
students are charged the same tuition as they are when registering for credit.
Transcript of College Record
An official transcript of the College record will be issued by the
Office of the Registrar only with the written consent of the student. Transcript requests will not be accepted by telephone. A
transcript is official when it bears the impression of the Seal of
the College and the signature of the Registrar of the College.
The transcript fee for current students is two dollars per copy;
for former students the fee is three dollars. An official transcript
may be withheld by appropriate college officials in cases where
a financial obligation remains.
Academic Probation
There are two forms of academic probation. Students may be
placed on academic probation for a first instance of academic
dishonesty and for failure to achieve the required grade point
average.
Probation and Violation of the Academic Honesty
Policy
Students are placed on probation for a first instance of academic
dishonesty. Probation continues for two full semesters following the violation. As soon as students are placed on or removed
from probation, they will be notified in writing by the Class
Dean. A copy of the notice will be sent to their parents or guardians.
Students who are eligible for suspension or dismissal because of
a low cumulative GPA but whose appeal has been granted by
the Committee on Academic Standing are automatically placed
on probationary status.
Probationary status is removed by the achievement, the next
semester, of the cumulative average required for that semester.
As soon as students are placed on or removed from probation,
they will be notified in writing by the Registrar. Copies of the
notice will be sent to their parents or guardians and advisors.
Removal of Deficiency
academic
affairs
Students may elect to audit a course if they are enrolled in four
other courses for credit in a semester. They must complete an
audit form obtained from the Class Dean or the Registrar’s
Office. This form must be signed by the student, the faculty
member teaching the course, and the Class Dean and returned
to the Registrar by the end of the add/drop period at the beginning of each semester. If approved, the audited course will appear on the student’s transcript but no academic credit will be
given nor may the audit be converted later into a grade with
credit. An audited course cannot fulfill common requirements.
A student who fails to maintain a cumulative 2.00 GPA at the end
of all semesters after the third will be suspended in the first
instance and dismissed in a subsequent instance.
Students are expected to complete four courses with a passing
letter grade each semester. Each of these courses must be worth
at least one unit of credit. Students who withdraw from a course,
fail a course, or enroll in fewer than four courses incur a deficiency.
A deficiency may be removed by Advanced Placement credit,
by enrollment in a fifth course for a letter grade, or by the
transfer of an approved course taken at another institution.
Courses taken on a Pass/No Pass or Audit basis may not be
used to remove deficiencies.
Students are expected to satisfy a deficiency in the semester (or
summer) immediately following the one in which it is incurred.
Students who have more than one deficiency at the beginning
of the second or third year or who have any outstanding deficiencies at the end of the third year may lose class standing.
The units attempted in a course in which a student incurs a
deficiency will remain on the student’s transcript; if the deficiency is a result of course failure, the F will continue to be used
in calculating the GPA.
Academic Suspension and Dismissal
A student will be suspended from the College for any of the
following reasons:
1. Two course failures (any combination of F or NP in courses
taught at Holy Cross, including the Washington Semester
Program, through the Colleges of Worcester Consortium,
and in Study Abroad or Study Away Programs) in any single
semester;
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2. A total of six course failures (any combination of F or NP)
on one’s Holy Cross transcript;
3. A cumulative GPA of less than 1.75 after the second
semester (end of first year), of less than 1.85 after the third
semester, and of less than 2.00 after the fourth semester
(end of second year) or any subsequent semester. A transfer
student will be suspended after the first semester at Holy
Cross if the GPA is less than 1.75; thereafter, transfer
students are subject to the limits of suspension stipulated
for their class year.
4. A second violation of the academic honesty policy by a
student who is not currently on probation for violation of
the policy.
A first suspension is for one academic year. After the one-year
suspension, readmission is automatic if the student is in good
financial standing with the College. Students who wish to return to the College should notify the Class Dean well in advance
of the semester they wish to return. A second suspension results
in academic dismissal, which is ordinarily considered final separation from the College. A student will also be dismissed for a
second violation of the academic honesty policy while on probation for a first violation or for a third violation overall.
Appeals of suspensions or dismissals for academic reasons may
be made to the Committee on Academic Standing. The letter of
suspension or dismissal from the Class Dean will provide students and parents with the necessary details of appeal. The Class
Deans are available for consultation regarding appeal procedures and will also inform the student of the final Committee
decision. Dismissals upheld by the Committee on Academic
Standing may be appealed to the President of the College
Voluntary Withdrawal from the College
Students who withdraw voluntarily from the College are entitled to separation in good standing under the following conditions:
1. They must not be liable to dismissal for disciplinary reasons.
2. They must not be liable to dismissal for academic reasons.
3. They must return all College property.
4. They must settle all financial indebtedness with the College.
5. They must properly notify the Class Dean of their intention
to withdraw.
Readmission to the College
Students who have withdrawn in good standing and who wish
to be readmitted to the College must apply to the appropriate
Class Dean. Any materials for readmission required by the Class
Dean (a letter requesting readmission, letters of recommendation, transcripts of all intervening work, statements of good
standing, and other substantiating documents) must be received
by the Class Dean by July 20 for fall readmission and by December 1 for spring readmission.
Even when a withdrawal from the College is voluntary, readmission is not automatic.
Leave of Absence Policy
A student at the College may request permission to be absent
from the campus for a period of one or two semesters. In exceptional circumstances (e.g., military service, health) the leave may
be granted for a longer period of time. A leave must be renewed
prior to its expiration before it can be extended; otherwise the
student will be withdrawn from the College when it expires.
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Students anticipating a Leave of Absence should consult with
the Office of Financial Aid regarding the status of loans during
the period they are on leave.
A Leave of Absence is granted with the following conditions:
1. The request for a Leave of Absence ordinarily is made
during the semester prior to the proposed Leave, and
usually begins at the end of a regular semester. A Leave of
Absence for health-related reasons may be requested at
any time.
2. A student must be in good academic standing at the end of
the last semester before the Leave is to begin.
3. A student is required to file in writing with the appropriate
Class Dean his or her reason for requesting or renewing a
Leave of Absence.
4. A student on Leave of Absence must leave the campus
community and ceases to be entitled to campus activities.
5. Students on Leave must notify the Class Dean of their
intent to return to campus. If in good financial standing with
the College, they will be readmitted automatically.
6. A student will be required to pay a fee of thirty dollars
($30) for each semester on Leave of Absence.
7. A student may not advance in class standing by taking
courses at other institutions while on Leave from the
College.
Academic Exceptions Policy
Students may ask for a postponement of academic responsibilities (incompletes, late withdrawals from one or more courses,
or extensions) for personal and health reasons. Students request academic exceptions from the Class Dean. The Class Dean
makes a decision about the request, which may include conditions that must be met in order for the student to complete
courses or register for courses in a subsequent semester. These
conditions are communicated to the student in writing. The Class
Dean may consult with family members, health professionals,
faculty members or professional staff in appropriate campus
offices (e.g., Residence Life, Counseling Center, Health Services)
in designating conditions and monitoring the student’s compliance.
Academic accommodations are also possible under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990). Students
requesting such accommodations are to contact the Office of
Disability Services.
Involuntary Leave of Absence
Students who the College has reason to believe may harm or
threaten to harm themselves or others, and who do not seek a
Voluntary Leave of Absence, may be asked to leave the College
involuntarily. Circumstances leading to an Involuntary Leave
of Absence include but are not limited to:
1. Actions that result or might potentially result in injury to the
student or others, or serious destruction of property.
2. Statements that threaten the safety of that student or that
threaten the safety of others.
Before making a decision to place a student on Involuntary
Leave, the Vice President for Student Affairs or a designee will
investigate the incident(s), interviewing the student and/or other
individuals deemed appropriate (e.g., other students, family
members, health professionals).
When the Vice President for Student Affairs decides to place a
student on Involuntary Leave of Absence, the reasons for the
decision, the length of time for the leave, and the conditions for
re-enrollment will be communicated in writing to the student
and the student’s Class Dean, who will notify the Registrar.
An Involuntary Leave of Absence is effective immediately and
the student may be required to leave the campus immediately,
even if he or she appeals the action. A student placed on Involuntary Leave of Absence is subject to all provisions of the Leave
of Absence Policy of the College.
To satisfy the conditions of an Involuntary Leave of Absence,
the student must present evidence to the Vice President for
Student Affairs that the problem no longer precludes safe attendance at the College and that he or she is ready to resume
studies. If the student is to be re-enrolled, the Vice President for
Student Affairs communicates this decision to the Class Dean
who notifies the Registrar.
If a campus office has been involved in recommending conditions for re-enrollment, the Vice President for Student Affairs
shall consult that office in evaluating the student’s request for
re-enrollment. The Vice President for Student Affairs may also
consult with one or more other professionals regarding the
student’s request and the evidence presented and may require
that the student be interviewed by a professional associated
with the College.
Privacy of Student Records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as
amended, gives students certain rights, consistent with the privacy of others, to review records, files, and data about them
held on an official basis by the College. The Act also gives students and former students a right to challenge the content of
those records, files, and data which they believe are inaccurate,
misleading, or otherwise in violation of their privacy and other
rights.
Individuals may request review of the records maintained about
them from the appropriate offices. Any challenges to the content of the records, files, and data that cannot be resolved directly should be made in writing to the Office of the Registrar.
Information about students and former students assembled prior
to January 1, 1975, under promises of confidentiality, explicit or
implicit, will not be made available for review by the concerned
students without the written consent of the authors.
Students who believe their rights under the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act have been violated should file a written
complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202-4605. Further information about this issue
may be obtained by contacting the Office of the Registrar.
Appeal of Involuntary Leave of Absence
Honor Societies
A student placed on an Involuntary Leave of Absence has 10
business days to appeal the decision.
National Honor Societies
The decision of the President of the College is final.
Directory Information and Release of Information
The items listed below are designated as Directory Information
and may be released at the discretion of the institution. Under
the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
of 1974, as amended, students have the right to withhold the
disclosure of any or all of the categories of Directory Information. Written notification to withhold any or all of Directory
Information must be received by the Registrar by the second
Friday in August of the academic year.
Directory information includes: the student’s name, address,
telephone listing, e-mail address, date and place of birth, major
field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and
sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of
attendance, degrees, honors and awards received, and the most
recent previous educational agency or institution attended by
the student.
A request to withhold any or all of the above data in no way
restricts internal use of the material by the College such as the
release of academic information to college officials whose positions justify such release of information to them, or to college
committees charged with the selection of students for College
and National Honor Societies.
The College assumes that all students attending the College are
“dependent students,” as that term is defined in the Internal
Revenue Code. As such, the College may release information
contained in a student’s record to the parents or guardians of a
dependent student without the student’s written consent. Any
student who is not a dependent must notify the College in writing of that fact; contact the Registrar’s Office for further information.
Alpha Sigma Nu — the honor society of the Jesuit institutions
of higher education, is unique among honor societies in that it
seeks to identify the most promising students who demonstrate
an intelligent appreciation of and commitment to the ideals of
Jesuit high education-intellectual, social, moral, and religious.
Students who rank in the top 15 percent of their class may be
considered for membership. Each chapter can nominate no more
than four percent of a particular class. Selection is based on
scholarship, loyalty, and service.
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affairs
Appeals are directed to the President of the College or a designee and must be in writing and state the reasons for the appeal
and the desired resolution. The appeal will be considered within
five business days of the request.
Phi Beta Kappa — founded in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest
and most prestigious national honor society of the liberal arts
and sciences. Election to Phi Beta Kappa is recognition of academic achievement and is intended for students who have demonstrated particular breadth in their undergraduate program.
Each year, the Holy Cross Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa nominates
for membership fourth-year students from the top ten percent
of their class who have completed one course in mathematics
and have demonstrated language competence equivalent to the
second semester of an intermediate-level language course (in
addition to their common requirements).
In addition, the Chapter nominates third-year students who
have completed at least 20 semester courses, satisfied the above
requirements, and demonstrated an exceptional level of academic achievement.
Disciplinary Honor Societies
Alpha Kappa Delta — the national honor society in sociology is
an affiliate of the American Sociological Association and awards
recognition to high scholarship in sociology.
Delta Phi Alpha — the national German honor society, devoted
to recognizing excellence in the study of German, to providing
an incentive for higher scholarship, to promoting the study of
the German language, literature, and civilization and to emphasizing those aspects of German life and culture which are of
universal value and which contribute to the search for peace
and truth.
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Dobro Slovo — the National Slavic Honor Society serves as a
means for recognition of academic excellence in the study of
Slavic languages, literature and history.
Eta Sigma Phi – the national collegiate honorary society for
students of Latin and/or ancient Greek. The society seeks to
develop and promote interest in classical study among the students of colleges and universities; to promote closer fraternal
relationship among students who are interested in classical study,
including inter-campus relationship; to engage generally in an
effort to stimulate interest in classical study, and in the history,
art, and literature of ancient Greece and Rome. Holy Cross is
home to the Delta Lambda Chapter.
Gamma Kappa Alpha — the Italian honor society, dedicated to
promoting and sustaining excellence in the study of Italian language, literature and culture.
Lambda Alpha — the national honor society for anthropology
serves to recognize exceptional performance and is affiliated
with the American Anthropological Association and awards recognition to high scholarship in sociology.
Omicron Delta Epsilon — the national society in economics,
which selects as members students who have distinguished themselves in the study of economics.
Phi Alpha Theta — the national honor society in history, devoted to the promotion of the study of history by the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and thought among historians.
Phi Sigma Tau — the national honor society in philosophy,
which awards distinction to students having high scholarship
and personal interest in philosophy.
Pi Delta Phi — the national French honor society, devoted to
recognizing outstanding scholarship in French language and
literature, to increasing Americans’ knowledge of and appreciation for the cultural contributions of the French-speaking world,
and to stimulating and encouraging French cultural activities.
Pi Mu Epsilon — the national honor society in mathematics,
which promotes scholarly activity in mathematics by electing
members on an honorary basis according to their proficiency in
mathematics.
Pi Sigma Alpha — the national honor society in political science,
which selects students who have distinguished themselves in
the study of the discipline.
Psi Chi — the national honor society in psychology and an
affiliate of the American Psychological Association, which seeks
to nurture student involvement in psychology.
Sigma Delta Pi — the national honor society in Spanish, which
honors those who seek and attain excellence in the study of the
Spanish language, literature and culture.
Sigma Phi Omega — the national society seeks to recognize the
excellence of those who study gerontology and aging as well as
of the professional aging service personnel. The society seeks to
promote scholarship, professionalism, friendship, and services
to older persons, and to recognize exemplary attainment in
gerontology/aging studies and related fields. Membership is
open to students who have a concentration in gerontology/
aging studies.
Sigma Pi Sigma — the national physics honor society, which
seeks to recognize high scholarship in physics.
Sigma Tau Delta — the national English honor society, was
established in 1987. Eligible English majors are elected to membership and actively engage in the promotion of English studies.
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Theta Alpha Kappa — the national honor society in religious
studies and theology embraces three areas of primary concern
to students of religion: God, humanity and community. Its aims
are to further the study of religion and theology at the graduate
and undergraduate level; encourage excellence in research, learning, teaching and publication; and to foster the exchange of
ideas among scholars.
Annual Awards
FOURTH-YEAR COMPETITION
The George J. Allen, Ph.D., ’65 Psychology Award is given to a fourthyear psychology major who best exemplifies the integration of
empirical scientific research and community service.
The American Institute of Chemists Foundation Award goes to an
outstanding fourth-year chemistry major for a demonstrated
record of ability, leadership, and professional promise.
The Pedro Arrupe Medal for Outstanding Service is awarded to a
graduating man and woman whose faith in the gospel is made
visible through their work for justice, both at Holy Cross and
beyond.
The Asian Studies Program Award is presented to a fourth-year Asian
Studies major or concentrator who has submitted the most outstanding piece of scholarly or artistic work as judged by a committee of Asian Studies faculty. The award also recognizes distinctive
academic achievement in the Asian Studies curriculum and contribution to the Asian Studies Program.
The Beethoven Prize is awarded to a fourth-year student for the
best historical essay on music or for an original composition.
The Nellie M. Bransfield Award is given to a fourth-year outstanding
actor/actress.
The Joseph C. Cahill Prize is awarded to a graduating chemistry major
for excellence in chemistry.
The Frank D. Comerford Award is given to a fourth-year student for
superior ability in public speaking.
The Philip A. Conniff, S.J., Prize is awarded by the Classics Department
to a fourth-year Classics major for excellence in the study of the
Latin language.
The Father Flatley Medal is awarded to a fourth-year student who
displays the greatest degree of talent for (and love of) Philosophy.
The Rev. John W. Flavin, S.J., Award in Biology is given to a fourth-year
biology major who has shown excellence in scientific achievement, humanitarian service, or contribution to the vitality of the
Biology Department and the College.
The Dr. Marianthi Georgoudi Memorial Award is given to the outstanding graduating Psychology major as judged by the faculty of
the Psychology Department. This award is in memory of Dr.
Georgoudi who had been a member of the Holy Cross Psychology Department.
The George H. Hampsch Award is for outstanding contribution to
the Cause of Peace.This award is in memory of Dr. Hampsch, who
had been a member of the Philosophy Department.
The Rev. William F. Hartigan Medal is awarded for the best essay on a
subject of Religion.
The Rev. Robert F. Healey, S.J., Greek Prize is awarded by the Classics
Department to a fourth-year Classics major who has attained a
high degree of proficiency in the study of Ancient Greek.
The Holy Cross Club of Worcester Prize is awarded for outstanding
scholastic achievement by a fourth-year student from the Worcester area.
The Thomas P. Imse Alpha Kappa Award is given to a fourth-year
sociology major who is a member of Alpha Kappa Delta. This
award is in recognition of scholarly excellence and demonstrated
commitment to learning for the service of humankind.
The Carter G. Woodson Prize is given to a fourth-year student for
outstanding scholarly or artistic achievement in African American
Studies.
Third and Fourth-Year Competition
The Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry is given for excellence in analytical chemistry.
THIRD-YEAR COMPETITION
The Thomas A. Fulham Environmental Studies Prize is given to a thirdyear student in recognition of his or her work in safeguarding our
physical environment.
The Markham Memorial Scholarship Award is given to a third-year
student majoring in philosophy who demonstrates the highest
aptitude for philosophical inquiry and whose commitment to his
or her studies best exemplifies the belief that “critical examination
of fundamental religious and philosophical questions is integral to
a liberal arts education.”
The John D. O’Connell Prize for Accounting Excellence was established in ’94 to honor the distinguished services of the College’s
senior accounting professor. Given to a third-year accounting
major for academic achievement, service and leadership. The
awardee, selected by the accounting faculty, is honored for continuing the traditions associated with Professor O’Connell—pursuit of academic excellence, demonstrated leadership in service
to the community and demonstrated interest in and commitment to the profession of public accounting.
The Rev. John F. Redican Medal is given for general excellence to a
third-year student who has made a unique contribution to the
College’s intellectual life.
THIRD, SECOND, AND FIRST-YEAR COMPETITION
The Undergraduate Award for Achievement in Organic Chemistry is
for excellence in organic chemistry.
SECOND-YEAR COMPETITION
The Teresa A. Churilla Second-Year Book Award in Biology is given in
memory of Teresa A. Churilla, a Biology major, to a second-year
student of biology who best exemplifies the ideals of intellectual
curiosity, academic excellence, and scientific promise that characterized Teresa.
The Mrs. Kate C. Power Award is given to the highest-ranking student
in the second-year class.
FIRST AND SECOND-YEAR COMPETITION
The Joseph J. O’Connor Purse is for excellent debating by a first-year
or second-year student throughout the debating season.
FIRST-YEAR COMPETITION
The Annual CRC Press Freshman Chemistry Achievement Award
goes to an outstanding student in the first-year chemistry sequence.
The Ernest A. Golia ’34, M.D., Book Award is given to a first-year
student who is a non-Classics major for excellence in any course
offered by the Department.
The Anthony P. Marfuggi Student Award for academic excellence in
the first year of study.
COMPETITION FOR ALL STUDENTS
The Academy of American Poets Prize is given for the best poem or
group of poems submitted to the English Department.
The Elias Atamian Family Book Award is given to a student who has
excelled in Middle Eastern Studies.
The Bourgeois French Prize is awarded for the best essay on a subject
relating to the culture and history of the French and their descendants in the United States.
The Crompton Gold Medal is awarded for the best scientific essay or
research paper submitted during the school year.
The John J. Crowley Memorial Prize is awarded for the best essay on
a religious, literary, historical, economic or scientific subject.
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affairs
The Robert Edmond Jones Award is awarded by the Theatre Department for achievement in the areas of Design and Technical
Theatre.
The Edward V. Killeen, Jr., Prize is awarded for general excellence in
chemistry throughout the Premedical course.
The Rev. George A. King, S.J., and Richard J. Keenan ’67, Memorial Prize
is awarded for proficiency in Political Science.
The Latin American and Latino Studies Award is presented to a
fourth-year Latin American and Latino Studies Concentrator who
has demonstrated academic excellence in the program as well as
in the quality and diversity of program courses. The award also
recognizes outstanding participation in events and special programs sponsored by the concentration.
The John C. Lawlor Medal is awarded to the outstanding student and
athlete throughout the college course.
The Leonard Award is given for proficiency in oratory, debating or
like competition. This award is given to the Valedictorian of the
graduating class.
The Heather C. Lochmuller ’98 Award was established in 1999 in
memory of Heather. It is awarded to a fourth-year chemistry
major for outstanding service to the Chemistry Department.
The Gertrude McBrien Mathematics Prize is awarded for proficiency
in Mathematics.
The George B. Moran Award goes to a fourth-year student who has
given evidence of scholarship and leadership in College activities.
The Nugent Gold Medal is awarded for general excellence in Physics.
The John L. Philip Memorial American Sign Language Award is given to
a graduating student who has demonstrated an interest in, and
motivation to learn, American Sign Language (ASL) and to bring
that learning to life.This student has integrated his/her classroom
knowledge of ASL and Deaf culture with respect for, and interaction with, members of the Deaf Community.
The John Paul Reardon Medal and Award was established in 1985 by
John Paul Reardon, a former faculty member, in memory of the
late Rev. J. Gerard Mears, S.J.The medal and award are given annually to a graduating student for excellence in studio art.
The George Bernard Shaw Award is given for the best essay in dramatic literature or film.
The Study Abroad Independent Project Prize is given for initiative,
seriousness of purpose, and excellence in a Study Abroad Independent Project.
The Vanhook-Vidulich Award is given to a fourth-year student for an
excellent research thesis and presentation.
The Vannicelli Washington Semester Program Award is given for the
best thesis in the Washington Semester Program.
The Varsity Club Norton Prize is given to an outstanding student
athlete.
The Edward F. Wall, Jr., Prize is awarded annually to a fourth-year
student whose research essay in any field of history is judged by
the Department of History to be exemplary. The prize is in
memory of Edward F. Wall, Jr., a former Chair of the Department
and Class Dean, who was a member of the faculty for 34 years.
The Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award honors the
student who has contributed most significantly in scholarship, enthusiasm and/or service to the Economics Department.
The Rosalie S. Wolf Gerontology Consortium Award is given to a
fourth-year Gerontology Studies Concentrator for outstanding
scholarly achievement and demonstrated commitment to aging
studies.
The Women’s Studies Award was established in 1993 in recognition
of academic excellence in Women’s Studies, the development
and articulation of a feminist critical consciousness, and for the
ability to integrate and reflect on issues of pressing concern to
women.
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The Patrick F. Crowley Memorial Award is given for proficiency in
oratory and debating.
The John J. Cummings, Jr./Bai Award is for the best essay or research
paper submitted during the academic year on a subject relating to
financial institutions.
The James Fallon Debating Purse was founded in 1901 by the Rev.
John J. Fallon, of the class of 1880, for year-long excellence in
debating skills.
The Edna Dwyer Grzebien Prize is awarded for excellence and commitment in the study of modern languages.
The Walter Gordon Howe Award is for excellence in percussion
performance.
The Monsignor Kavanagh Medal & Award are given for the best
original essay on some phase of Christian art or archeology.
The William E. Leahy Award is given in memory of William E. Leahy, of
the class of 1907, for leadership as a debater.
The Leonard J. McCarthy, S.J., Memorial Prize is awarded for the best
essay in the criticism of English or American Literature.
The Purple Prize is awarded for the best poem submitted to The
Purple.
The James H. Reilly Memorial Purse is given to the student who has
contributed the best poem or short story to The Purple.
The Freeman M. Saltus Prize is awarded for excellence in writing
essays on labor or economics.
The Strain Gold Medal is given for the best essay submitted during
the academic year on a subject taken from the field of philosophy.
The Maurizio Vannicelli Prize in Italian Studies is awarded for the best
essay on a theme of Italian literature or culture.
National Scholarships and Fellowships
The Committee on Graduate Studies and Fellowships advises
students applying for various prestigious awards to support
post-graduate study (Beinecke, Fulbright, Goldwater, Javits,
Marshall, National Science Foundation, Rhodes, Rotary, St.
Andrews Society, Truman Scholarship, and Watson, among others). Where appropriate, the Committee recommends College
nominees for these awards. Materials concerning these and other
awards are available from the Office of the Graduate Studies
Advisor and on the Graduate Studies webpage.
Students should begin preparing for these competitions early in
their undergraduate career. They should seek faculty assistance
during the first three years to develop the necessary projects,
ideas, credentials, and research initiatives that will serve as the
foundations of a finished proposal. The Graduate Studies Advisor is available to meet with interested students and help them
use the resources of the Graduate Studies Office to assist in
determining the suitability of their ideas for proposals.
Some of the awards are directed to students in specific majors.
For example, the Goldwater Scholarship is for second- and thirdyear students of math and science; they are nominated by the
faculty in the departments of biology, chemistry, physics and
math. The Truman Fellowship is for those interested in pursuing studies leading to public service. Students apply for this
award in the third year and should consult with the Graduate
Studies Advisor in their second year. The Beinecke Scholarship,
also applied for in the third year, is for students planning graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Most fellowships require application in the first semester of fourth year.
Students submit a preliminary application to the Committee on
Graduate Studies. Members of the Committee review applications and interview applicants in selecting candidates for institutional recommendation. Faculty members are encouraged to
recommend students to the attention of this Committee.
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Special Academic Programs
The First-Year Program
Each incoming student is invited to join the College’s First-Year
Program (FYP). Approximately 20 percent of the first-year class
participates in the FYP. The FYP is not an honors program. Students are admitted to the FYP solely on the basis of their interest
in the program. The program offers yearlong seminars, common readings, and three to four extracurricular events per semester that all FYP faculty and students agree to attend. All FYP
students live in the same residence hall for the entire year.
Each FYP course, all the common readings, and the outside
events are shaped around a theme anchored in the ultimate
question “How then shall we live?” Faculty from a variety of
disciplines design and teach the seminar-like FYP courses, each
of which enrolls approximately 15 students. In each course, the
professor not only addresses the theme through his or her academic discipline, but also leads discussions about the extracurricular events and readings. Each yearlong seminar fulfills one
common area requirement. In addition to the seminar, each
FYP student enrolls in three non-FYP courses, for a normal load
of four courses each semester.
Study Abroad
Holy Cross has a highly regarded study abroad program, and
qualified students wishing to extend their curricular opportunities abroad are encouraged to consider attending a select foreign university during their third year. The College currently
sponsors 23 year-long programs throughout the world, including Australia, Cameroon, China, England, France, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Russia, and Scotland. In addition, Holy Cross students attend approved programs in Austria, Egypt, Germany, Hungary, and Jamaica. These programs
provide students with an exciting and fully credited complement to the offerings available on campus, and serve as international extensions of the College’s curriculum and facilities.
Holy Cross does not rely on an outside program to place students since such an arrangement often can result in limited curricular opportunities and lack of integration into the life of the
foreign university. Instead, Holy Cross administrators enter into
direct partnerships with officials of foreign universities. The effect is that Holy Cross students have a strong advising and
support system within the foreign university, and are accepted
into the host universities at the same level—and must meet the
same requirements and take the same exams—as the native
students.
Second-year students are eligible to apply for the Study Abroad
Program. A student’s application is submitted to the Study
Abroad Office and reviewed by the Study Abroad Committee.
Study abroad ordinarily begins in the fall semester of the third
year and lasts for a full academic year. Participation in the program normally is limited to students with at least a B average
(3.00 GPA) or to students with equivalent qualifications. If students intend to study in a country whose language is other than
English, they must have achieved intermediate level competency in that language before going abroad. Entering students
considering study abroad, therefore, should pursue foreign language study in their first year and continue in their second.
Students should expect to be questioned in that language and to
demonstrate a reasonable competence in understanding and
speaking it at their interview by the Study Abroad Committee.
A background of courses that includes the selected country’s
history, literature, fine arts, and philosophy will be viewed favorably in evaluating a student’s candidacy for study abroad.
Students accepted into the Study Abroad Program participate in
an orientation program in the host country and, in most cases,
live with a local family for the entire year. Students also complete an independent study project during their time abroad.
Often involving fieldwork, these projects provide students an
opportunity to interact closely with the people and political,
economic and cultural institutions of their host country.
Concurrent Registration in the Colleges of
Worcester Consortium
The Venture Consortium
The Venture Consortium is a collaboration of nine colleges and
universities organized to provide alternative work and study
opportunities that complement liberal arts education, emphasize social responsibility and involvement, and forge links between higher education and the community at large. Member
institutions include Bates College, Brown University, Holy Cross,
Franklin and Marshall, Sarah Lawrence College, Swarthmore
College, Syracuse University, Vassar College, and Wesleyan
University. The programs described below are available through
the Venture Consortium.
The College Venture Program: For students who wish to take a
Leave of Absence from the College, the Venture Program offers a wide variety of temporary, full-time job opportunities in
locations throughout the United States. Positions are available
in the media, environmental agencies, social services, invest-
For Students Interested in the Health Professions
The Premedical and Predental Program at Holy Cross has maintained an excellent record in preparing students for entrance to
professional schools. A premedical or predental student may
declare a major in any discipline and fulfill all the requirements
for medical or dental school admission at the same time. A student should select a major which corresponds to his or her qualifications and interests and not assume that a science major is
expected of premedical students. Students admitted to the Premedical and Predental Program are guaranteed admission to
courses that fulfill the science and mathematics requirements,
which are listed below. Many science majors will find that these
requirements are fulfilled as they complete their major course
requirements.
Chemistry - 4 semesters
Biology - 2 semesters
Mathematics - 2 semesters
Physics - 2 semesters
English - 2 semesters
All premedical and predental students must have completed
successfully a secondary school course in chemistry. Admission
to the program is very selective because of the large numbers of
students who are interested. The College has a Premedical and
Predental Advisor to assist all students planning careers in the
health sciences.
academic
affairs
Admission to Holy Cross means access to the 15 institutions of
the Colleges of Worcester Consortium. Participating institutions
are: Anna Maria College, Assumption College, Atlantic Union
College, Becker College, Clark University, College of the Holy
Cross, Fitchburg State College, Quinsigamond Community
College, Mt. Wachusett Community College, Tufts University
School of Veterinary Medicine, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Nichols College, University of Massachusetts Worcester,
WPI, and Worcester State College. Through cross-registration,
joint faculty appointments and curriculum projects, and other
efforts, the Consortium explores ways of broadening academic
programs for faculties and students as well as expanding continuing education opportunities and community service activities. In addition to these institutions, a group of associate organizations participates with the Consortium in providing further
enrichment to college curricula. These include the American
Antiquarian Society, the Worcester Center for Crafts, International Center, Ecotarium, Old Sturbridge Village, Worcester Art
Museum, Worcester Historical Museum, the Worcester County
Horticultural Society, Dynamy, John Woodman Higgins Armory
Museum, Music Worcester, WICN Public Radio, and Worcester
County Mechanics Association.
Normally, a Holy Cross student may enroll in one course per
semester at a Consortium institution provided the course has
been approved by the appropriate Department Chair, the Dean
of the College, and the Registrar. In special circumstances, a
student may be permitted to enroll in two Consortium courses
in one semester provided that approval has been granted by
the Dean of the College. Application for this approval is through
the Office of the Assistant Dean.
Evening and summer courses at institutions belonging to the
Colleges of Worcester Consortium are not part of the concurrent registration program and will be accepted in transfer only
if they satisfy degree or college-sponsored program requirements (see Transfer Courses).
A course taken at a Consortium institution must grant a minimum of three semester credits in order to be counted as one of
the 32 semester courses required for graduation. Grades from
courses taken through the Consortium are calculated into a
student’s GPA.
The College reserves the right to withhold permission to attend
a Consortium institution if the calendar of the institution differs
substantially from the calendar of Holy Cross, thus making it
impossible for a student to complete graduation and/or course
requirements by the date stipulated by the College.
ment corporations, parks and recreation, public relations, social
and medical research, preschool and elementary education and
other fields. Most positions offer stipends and or housing in
addition to the opportunity to explore career areas. Information about the College Venture Program is available in the Career Planning Center and on the Venture Consortium Web site
at: www.brown.edu/Administration/Venture/CV.html.
Urban Education Semester: A full semester of academic credit is
awarded students accepted into Venture’s Urban Education Semester. This program involves the interdisciplinary and experimental study of inner-city education through the Bank Street
College of Education in New York City. Students enrolled in the
program combine fieldwork in New York’s public schools with
coursework at the Bank Street College. Students are eligible to
participate in this program during the spring semester of the
second year, in either semester of their third year, or the first
semester of the fourth year. Information about the Urban Education Semester is available in the Center for Interdisciplinary
and Special Studies.
For Students Interested in Law
Over 1,000 students from Holy Cross have matriculated to ABAaccredited law schools in the past decade. Students thinking
about a career in law are encouraged to choose a major at the
College that suits their talents and interests. Lawyers come from
a wide range of backgrounds. In choosing courses, students are
encouraged to include those that develop the following skills:
oral and written expression, reading comprehension, and creative and critical thinking. Courses that require students to observe accurately and think objectively are also invaluable.
Holy Cross is a member of the American Mock Trial Association
and the American Moot Court Association. Our Mock Trial teams
have won bids to national tournaments in five of the past six
years. The 2003 team placed 1st at the New England Regional
Championship, winning the Justice Cup, beating 27 teams from
some of the best schools in the country. The 2004 team finished
2nd, 3rd and 4th in the NYC Regional, earning 2 bids to National
Tournaments. The 1999 team received an “Outstanding New
School” award at the National Championship Tournament in
Iowa. In 2001 and 2002, College teams finished 6th and 3rd out
of 50 at the National Tournament, and also won the Spirit of
AMTA award, presented to the team that best exemplified the
ideals of civility and fair play. The competitions are intense. Stu45
dents must develop legal strategies in a team environment,
working with a case that annually rotates between civil and
criminal. Students work to improve their advocacy and overall
presentation skills. While obviously useful for future lawyers,
the set of skills developed in Mock Trial are also useful in other
fields and professions.
The College also fields a Moot Court team. At the 2004 National
Championship Tournament in Texas, Holy Cross finished 2nd
and 5th out of 68 teams in the competition. Moot Court deals with
appellate cases usually involving clashes of constitutional safeguards. Two Holy Cross alumni serve as coaches to both teams.
Holy Cross prelaw students solicit, edit and sometimes write
articles for the Holy Cross Journal of Law and Public Policy.
Published every year in January and currently in its eighth edition, the Journal has over 50 law schools as paid subscribers, in
addition to many alumni lawyers and libraries. Our students
work with law school student authors by editing and condensing articles selected for publication, as well as performing cite
checks using LEXIS. The Journal staff also does all journal layout
work using PageMaker.
For Students Interested in Military Science
Holy Cross offers a program in Naval Science. Students interested in this program should consult the appropriate section of
this Catalog. Holy Cross students who are enrolled in Army
ROTC Military Science Program or Airforce ROTC Military Science Program do so through the Colleges of Worcester Consortium. Courses for these programs are offered through WPI and
appear on a student’s transcript although they do not count
toward the thirty-two courses required for graduation.
For additional information, visit the website for:
Airforce ROTC (http://www/wpi.edu/Academics/Depts/AFAS)
or Army ROTC (http://www/wpi.edu/Academics/Depts/MilSci).
For Students Interested in Teacher Education
Holy Cross has a program leading to Massachusetts state licensure as a secondary or middle school teacher in the subject areas
of biology, chemistry, English, French, history, Latin, mathematics, physics, Spanish and visual arts when completing a liberal
arts degree with a major in the same academic area. A program
for the teaching of religion at the secondary level is available for
religious studies majors, although this program does not lead to
Massachusetts state licensure.
The program requires three or four courses in education prior
to a semester in the fourth year which is devoted to a practicum
or student teaching. These courses are Educational Psychology,
Philosophy of Education and Methods of Teaching (Science,
Mathematics, English, Languages and History), and the Middle
School (for students preparing to teach at that level). There are also
two pre-practicum experiences of 40 hours each prior to the fourthyear practicum. Both pre-practica and the practicum occur on site
in Worcester-area schools. The practicum experience counts as three
courses and an accompanying seminar counts as one course in the
practicum semester. Students should contact the Director of the
Teacher Education Program for further information.
For Students Interested in Graduate Study
Recently more than half the graduating students have begun
some form of graduate or professional study within a year or
two after graduation. For some it is in one of the specialized fields
described elsewhere in this section. Others decide to continue
their studies in academic graduate programs leading to the
Master’s or Ph.D. degree. Such degrees qualify the student to
pursue careers in academia, scientific research, public policy, and
many other fascinating areas. The Graduate Studies Advisor consults with students seeking advanced academic degrees. He or
she coordinates faculty volunteers who serve as Graduate Studies Advisors in each of the academic departments; maintains a
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web page and a library of information about graduate and professional studies; informs students about the Graduate Record
Examination; promotes opportunities to learn about and practice
proposal-writing and interviewing skills; and informs students
about special fellowship and scholarship competitions, coordinating procedures to nominate students and facilitating the process of application. With this help Holy Cross students have
won Rhodes and Marshall scholarships, Watson fellowships,
Fulbright grants and many other awards that have made it
possible for them to pursue their personal and professional goals.
For Students Interested in Business and Management
Experience has shown that a sound, rigorous liberal arts program is an excellent preparation for a business career. The student may major in virtually any field. Discussion with employers recruiting on campus indicates that it is strongly advisable
that a liberal arts student have, in addition to the major, one
year of economics, a course in accounting, one year of calculus,
and an introductory computing course. The student should have
developed an in-depth ability to use the English language in its
written and spoken forms and taken an active role in campus
activities. Many of the premier graduate schools of business
require applicants to have several years of work experience
prior to pursuing an advanced degree. The College has a
Prebusiness Advisor to assist students with the development of
an academic plan, to support preparation for a summer internship and to coordinate special programming for students with
an interest in business.
The 3-2 Program in Engineering
Holy Cross offers cooperative, five-year programs for students
who are interested in combining the liberal arts and sciences
with engineering. Students enrolled in these programs spend
three years as full-time students at Holy Cross and two years as
full-time students at the Fu Foundation School of Engineering
and Applied Science at Columbia University in New York City
or at the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College in
Hanover, New Hampshire. In addition, students can enroll in a
similar six-year program at Columbia’s Fu School. This program combines four years at Holy Cross with two years at
Columbia leading to bachelor degrees from each school.
At the conclusion of this program, students receive both a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Cross and a Bachelor of Science
degree in engineering from the appropriate institution. Students
interested in this program are advised to major in mathematics
or a physical science at Holy Cross since they must complete at
least one year of physics, one year of chemistry, and two years
of mathematics before transferring to the engineering program.
They must also demonstrate proficiency in one computer language in order to prepare for the engineering courses.
Any student who fulfills these requirements with a B average
has historically been granted admission to Columbia University
and Dartmouth. The student pays tuition to Holy Cross for the
first three years of enrollment and to the second institution for
the last two years. Students are eligible for financial aid in accordance with the financial aid policy of the institution at which the
student is currently paying tuition. Columbia University has a
financial aid policy similar to Holy Cross, but Dartmouth does
not offer financial aid to students during their first year at
Dartmouth.
Students who wish to enter this program are not required to
apply until the beginning of their third year. However, interested students are urged to consult with the 3-2 Advisor as early
as possible in their college career in order to properly plan their
courses. Further information is available from the 3-2 Program
Advisor.
LIVING THE MISSION —
Community Standards and Disciplinary Procedures for Students
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o enter the College of the Holy Cross is to accept an
invitation to participate in the growth and development
of a “community marked by freedom, mutual respect
and civility.” Students also accept the rights and responsibilities
of membership in this community. High standards have been
established for membership in this community, including high
standards of personal conduct and behavior. Choosing to become a member of this community implies a commitment to an
open dialogue about the basic human questions fundamental to
a liberal arts education in a Jesuit tradition and a responsibility
to maintain an environment in which this dialogue can occur.
Respect for the dignity, integrity, well-being and property of
others is essential to the maintenance of the Holy Cross community.
standards. The discipline system is designed to educate students,
encourage sound decision making and provide opportunities
for growth and personal development.
The College of the Holy Cross assumes that all students will
abide by the policies, rules, and regulations of the college and by
state, local, and federal laws. Community Standards and Disciplinary Procedures have been established to address allegations
of student misconduct. The student conduct and discipline system exists to protect members of the College of the Holy Cross
community and of students accused of violating the community
◆ The right of peaceful coexistence, which includes the right
to be free from violence, force, threats, and abuse, and the
right to move about freely. The right to be free of any action
that unduly interferes with a student’s rights and/or learning
environment.
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All student members of the College of the Holy Cross community have certain rights. These include:
◆ The right to learn, which includes the right of access to ideas,
the right of access to facts and opinions, the right to express
ideas, and the right to discuss those ideas with others.
◆ The right to be treated as an individual member of the
community, which includes the right to be free of discrimination based upon age, sex, religion, ethnic or national origin,
handicap, or status as a veteran, and the right to be free
from harassment of any type.
◆ The right to express opinion, which includes the right to
state agreement or disagreement with the opinions of
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others and the right to an appropriate forum for the
expression of opinion. The right of privacy, which includes
the right to be free of unauthorized search of personal
spaces.
◆ In the case of disciplinary procedures, students have the
right to be informed of any charges of misconduct, the right
to adequate time to prepare a response to the charges, the
right to hear information in support of the charges, the
right to present evidence against the charges, and the right
to a fair process which is appropriate to the circumstances.
Neighborhood Behavior
The expectation for appropriate student behavior does not end
at the gates of the college. The College of the Holy Cross is an
integral part of the College Hill neighborhood and the City of
Worcester. Maintaining amicable and considerate relations between the college and local residents is essential to the college’s
mission. Student behavior that is disruptive of these relations
will be addressed through the disciplinary system and appropriate community standards sections.
Authority for Student Discipline
Community Standards of the College of the Holy Cross addresses student misconduct that takes place on college premises
and addresses off campus conduct when the behavior may have
or has had an adverse impact upon the community. Community Standards also applies to college sponsored events, activities, trips, etc. which may occur off-campus. The purpose of
campus disciplinary proceedings is to provide a fair evaluation
of an accused student’s responsibility for violating college regulations. Rules of evidence ordinarily found in legal proceedings
shall not be applied, nor shall deviations from prescribed procedures necessarily invalidate a decision, unless significant prejudice to a student respondent or the college may result.
Students includes all persons (other than faculty, staff or administrators ) taking or auditing courses at the College of the Holy
Cross, either full or part time. Persons who are not currently
enrolled for a particular term but who have a continuing relationship with the college are considered students.
Disciplinary authority may be delegated to college administrators, faculty members, committees, and organizations, as set
forth in the community standards and through other appropriate policies, rules, or regulations adopted by the Board of Trustees. Under the direction of the Vice President for Student Affairs / Dean of Students (VPSA/DOS) , the Director of Student
Conduct and Community Standards has the responsibility to
administer all nonacademic student discipline.
Discretionary responsibility for handling extreme cases, where
such action is essential to maintaining the orderly processes of
the college, is retained by the VPSA/DOS or designee. The college retains the right to suspend students pending a judicial
review for allegations of gross misconduct or if they pose a
threat or a perceived threat to the college community.
The VPSA/DOS or designee may impose conditions on a
student’s continued relationship with the college before, during, and/or after the conclusion of the disciplinary process.
Interim Suspension
When it is considered necessary to remove a student from campus until the completion of a discipline hearing, the VPSA/DOS,
the Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards, or
their designated representatives may invoke an immediate interim suspension from student housing and/or the college. An
interim suspension may be imposed for the following reasons:
a) to insure the safety and well-being of members of the college
community or to preserve college property; b) to insure a
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student’s own safety or well being; c) if a student poses a substantial threat of disruption or interference with the normal
operations of the college; d) there is an allegation of gross misconduct in violation of criminal law.
During the interim suspension, a student may be denied access
to college activities, facilities and/or classes or other privileges
for which the student might otherwise be eligible, as the VPSA/
DOS or designee may determine to be appropriate. The decision to alter or suspend privileges for an interim period shall be
communicated by the VPSA/DOS or designee in writing to the
student and shall be effective immediately. Notification shall
either be hand-delivered or sent by certified mail. Failure or
refusal to take receipt of notification shall not negate or postpone said action. The appropriate college authorities shall be
notified of the temporary suspension.
The interim suspension and/or altered privileges shall remain
in effect until a final decision has been made regarding pending
complaints or until the VPSA/DOS or designee determines that
the reason for imposing the suspension of privileges no longer
exists.
In the case of interim suspensions imposed as a result of criminal charges, the suspension may remain in effect until the matter is resolved through a criminal law process. If a student elects
not to resolve a disciplinary mater or communicate their intentions regarding resolution of the allegation the interim suspension may become a permanent suspension.
Code of Student Conduct:
The following actions are considered violations of community
standards and are expressly prohibited:
Alcohol
The majority of offenses committed against people and property at the College of Holy Cross are a direct result of alcohol
use/abuse. The college has established clear and detailed policies addressing the use, possession and consumption of alcohol.
The complete College Alcohol Policy may be found on page 55
of the Student Handbook. The following are a sample of the
more common violations:
For students under the age of twenty-one:
◆ Possession or consumption of alcohol
◆ Being under the influence of alcohol
◆ Attending a party where alcohol is present
For all students
◆ On campus possession of unauthorized quantities of
alcoholic or common source alcohol containers including
kegs, beerballs and alcoholic punches
◆ Excessive consumption of alcohol, including drunkenness.
◆ Providing, selling, or distribution of alcohol to an individual
under the age of twenty-one.
◆ Activities, devices, games and or contests that encourage
excessive consumption of alcohol.
◆ Consumption of alcohol in public or in unauthorized
communal areas of the campus.
◆ Hosting parties both on and off-campus where underage
students and alcohol are present.
◆ Use, possession or manufacture of false identification, or
misuse of valid identification.
◆ Violations of local and state alcohol laws and ordinances.
Arson/Unauthorized Use of Fire
Hazing
Setting or attempting to set a fire on campus. This may include,
but is not limited to, creating or causing a bonfire, lighting trash
and lighting a bulletin board or door materials on fire.
Hazing is prohibited under Massachusetts General Laws (MGL
269, SS 17-19). Hazing refers to any activity or situation created
that may humiliate, abuse, degrade or endanger a person’s physical or mental health, in connection with joining or belonging to
a group or organization, regardless of the person’s willingness
to participate. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
forced or coerced consumption of alcohol or drugs, morally
degrading, humiliating or illegal activities or games, physical
abuse (whipping, paddling, branding, beating, forced calisthenics, creation of excessive fatigue), forced isolation, sleep deprivation, being forced to wear embarrassing or humiliating attire
in public and consumption of vile substances.
Bias Motivated Incidents/Hate Crime
Any violation of community standards motivated by a consideration (real or perceived) of race, sex, color, religion, or sexual
orientation is prohibited and will be treated more severely than
a similar or related act in the absence of such motivation.
Civil Disturbance/Disorderly Conduct
Disturbing the peace, including noise disturbances on and off
campus or aiding such activity. Such activities may include disorderly conduct, lewd acts, obstructing or interfering with any
college related activity, failure to comply with the directives of
law enforcement or any college officials, failure to comply with
an order of dispersal and any other conduct which may disturb
the peace.
Complicity
Being present during the planning or implementation of a violation of any college policy in a manner which condones, supports
or encourages the incident. Students who anticipate or observe
a violation of the community standards are expected to remove
themselves from association or participation and are encouraged to report the incident.
Destruction of Property
Intentionally or recklessly damaging, vandalizing, destroying,
or tampering with college property or the property of any person or business.
Emotional Abuse
Issuing harassing, degrading or abusive threats or statements
that cause emotional injury; unintentionally causing emotional
injury through careless or reckless behavior.
Endangering Behavior
Failure to Comply
Failure to comply with directions of college officials, including
but not limited to public safety officers, administrators, Community Development Coordinators (CDC’s) or Resident Assistants (RA’s). Willfully disregarding an imposed sanction may be
subject to additional sanctions at the discretion of the disciplinary officer.
Failure to Exit a College Building
Willfully disregarding a fire alarm or other order to evacuate a
building.
False Identification
Possession, use, manufacture or sale of false or altered identification. This includes the misuse of valid identification.
False Information
Providing false information through forgery or alteration of
any written or oral statement to a college official. False information may include, but is not limited to all college documents
and records.
The college supports all federal, state and local laws governing
the possession, distribution, use and sale of illegal drugs and
fully cooperates with the enforcement of all such laws. Any
student determined to be manufacturing, cultivating, dealing,
selling, or distributing illegal drugs on or off campus may be
expelled from the college. Such students may be subject to arrest and further legal action. The college will cooperate fully
with law enforcement officials in the investigation and prosecution of drug related cases. The college will assume a student is
dealing drugs if the student possesses a quantity of illegal drugs
not consistent with personal consumption and/or possesses
paraphernalia indicative of distribution (scales, packaging materials, baggies, etc.).
On campus, the college strictly forbids the use or possession of
illegal drugs, or use or possession of drug paraphernalia, including but not limited to bongs, scales and pipes. The college
also strictly forbids the use of illegal drugs at college sponsored
events on or off campus. In addition, all students present at the
time of a drug violation may be held responsible for the infraction.
The use of prescription drugs for non-medical reasons is prohibited. Prescription drugs may only be used by the student to
whom they are prescribed. The sale, distribution, or misuse of
prescription drugs is a direct violation of federal and state law as
well as college policy.
Misconduct during Senior Week
Violation of any community standard during the period between the end of final exams and Commencement may result in
a loss of privileges, including Senior Week events awards ceremonies, Baccalaureate Exercises and/or Commencement. Egregious violations may result in suspension or expulsion.
Community
Standards &
Disciplinary
Procedures
Conduct or reckless actions demonstrating a threat to any member of the community, including one’s self, or to the proper
functioning of the college.
Illegal Drugs/Controlled Substances
Misuse of Safety Equipment
The unauthorized use of or tampering with firefighting equipment, safety devices or other emergency safety equipment. This
includes triggering a false alarm, or inappropriately discharging
a fire extinguisher.
Misuse or Abuse of Computers or Telecommunications Equipment
Misuse or abuse of any computer, computer system, service,
program, data, or communication network, particularly as defined by ITS policies which can be found detailed starting on
page 10 of the Student Handbook.
Physical Abuse
Intentionally causing bodily injury to any member of the community, including one’s self.
Gambling
Students are expected to abide by all federal and state laws
prohibiting illegal gambling.
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Possession of Dangerous Weapons or Materials
Violation of College Policy
Unauthorized possession of a dangerous weapon or material of
any type or description, including, but not limited to firearms,
compressed-air guns, sling shots, pellet guns, BB guns, knives,
explosive devices, incendiary devices, fireworks, ammunition,
or any item deemed to be dangerous by college officials.
Violations of any college policy or regulation is prohibited. This
includes but is not limited to the policies set forth by the Bookstore, Dining Services, Information Technology Services, Library,
Public Safety, Residential Life and Housing, as well as the regulations described in the College Catalog and other sections of
the Student Handbook.
Sexual Misconduct
The complete Sexual Misconduct Policy may be found on page
## of the Student Handbook. Listed below are the specific violations related to sexual misconduct.
Sexual Misconduct
I
Any sexual penetration (anal, oral or vaginal), however slight,
with any object or sexual intercourse by a man or woman upon
a man or woman without effective consent. Sexual penetration
includes vaginal or anal penetration by a penis, object, tongue
or finger and oral copulation by mouth to genital contact or
genital to mouth contact.
Sexual Misconduct II
Any intentional sexual touching, however slight, with any object by a man or woman upon a man or woman without effective consent. Sexual touching includes any bodily contact with
the breasts, groin, genitals, mouth or other bodily orifice of
another or any other bodily contact in a sexual manner. Any
disrobing of another or exposure to another by a man or woman
without effective consent.
Sexual Exploitation
Any conduct in which a student takes advantage of another
without his/her consent for his/her own advantage or benefit
or to benefit or advantage anyone other than the one being
exploited and that behavior does not constitute Sexual Misconduct I or II or Sexual Harassment.
Effective consent is informed, freely and actively given mutually understandable words or actions which indicate a willingness to participate in mutually agreed upon sexual activity. Consent may never be given by minors (Massachusetts those not
yet sixteen (16) years of age), mentally disabled persons and
those who are incapacitated as a result of alcohol or other drug
consumption (voluntary or involuntary) or those who are unconscious, unaware or otherwise physically helpless. Consent
as a result of coercion, intimidation, threat of force or force is
not effective consent.
Students are expected to obey federal, state and local laws. Students charged with a violation of criminal law, whether on or off
the college premises, may be subject to college disciplinary action.
Disciplinary Process and Procedures
Initiating a Compliant and Disciplinary Referrals
Any student or member of the internal or external community
of the College of Holy Cross may initiate a complaint against a
student member of the community by submitting in writing to
the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards, the
following information:
a) The name(s) of the accused.
b) A statement explaining the nature and circumstances of the
complaint, to include a list of possible witnesses.
c) The names, addresses and telephone numbers of those filing
the complaint.
Referrals for disciplinary review may also be generated through
reports received from campus offices including but not limited
to the Department of Public Safety and Residence Life or external law enforcement agencies.
The Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards
reviews all complaints and reports and determines the appropriate community standards charges and adjudication venue.
Students not subject to suspension or expulsion will be entitled
to a disciplinary conference, or an administrative hearing. A
Community Standards Board hearing will be conducted for students who face the possibility of suspension or expulsion, or
when the alleged violation may have a wide community impact.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Sexual Harassment
Mediation
Any type of sexually oriented conduct, whether intentional or
not, that is unwelcome and has the purpose or effect of creating
an employment or academic environment that is hostile, offensive or coercive to a reasonable woman or man, as the case may
be. For more information see the Sexual Harassment and Harassment Policies as detailed in the Student Handbook, which
are available in the Office of Student Affairs, Hogan 109.
Theft of college or personal property, including possession of
stolen property, attempted theft, conspiracy to steal, misappropriation of college property or services, misappropriation of
personal property and identity theft.
Filing a complaint may not always require a formal disciplinary
review process. With the approval of the Director of Student
Conduct and Community Standards, the accuser and the student accused may agree to participate in a form of mediation.
Resolution shall be achieved when the Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards or assigned mediators and involved parties are satisfied that the behavior at issue has been
addressed. This resolution shall include a letter from the mediation facilitator to the parties involved indicating the agreed upon
resolution. If the accuser or accused believes that the informal
process has been unsuccessful, formal disciplinary procedures
may be initiated.
Trespass
Residence Hall Caucus
Gaining unauthorized or forcible entry into any room, building
or structure or computing system.
Violations of residence hall policies and general misconduct by
resident students may be reviewed by a Residence Hall Caucus
under the supervision and guidance of the Director of Student
Conduct and Community Standards.
Theft
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Violations of Criminal Law
Formal Disciplinary Action
Notification of Disciplinary Charges
Students accused of violating the community standards will receive written notification* of the following:
◆ alleged community standard violation(s)
◆ location and date of incident (if known)
◆ reporting party(s)
Students are required to attend all disciplinary meetings and/or
all hearings. If a student willfully misses a meeting and/or hearing, the case may proceed and a determination may be made in
the student’s absence without the right of appeal or review.
* including electronic delivery via e-mail
Disciplinary Conference
Students accused of non-academic offenses that may result in
penalties less than expulsion or suspension are subject to a Disciplinary Conference with a hearing officer. Hearing officers
are assigned by the Director of Student Conduct & Community
Standards and include but are not limited to Residence Life professional staff and other staff members in the Division of Student Affairs. The Disciplinary Conference is a one on one meeting with the accused student and hearing officer.
At this meeting the matter may be resolved, dropped, or may
be adjudicated or referred to another appropriate hearing authority as determined by the hearing officer. The Director of
Student Conduct & Community Standards will review all hearings, decisions and sanctions.
Decisions that can be reached at a Disciplinary Conference are:
◆ A case may be held for further information/review as
determined by the hearing officer.
◆ A case may be dropped for insufficient information or if the
alleged violation does not constitute a policy violation as
determined by the hearing officer.
◆ The hearing officer may reach a decision either of “responsible,” “not responsible”,” no finding,” or “responsible for a
lesser inclusive charge.
In some situations it may be necessary to conduct an Administrative Hearing. An administrative hearing is a more formal
hearing than a Disciplinary Conference and is usually held when
there is a dispute of the facts, a need to hear from witnesses or to
hear from both the accused student and the accuser. Administrative hearings may be conducted by one hearing officer or by
a panel of up to three hearing officers. Administrative hearings
are not generally used for incidents where the decision may be
suspension or expulsion from the college.
Procedural Review
Students who have participated in a Disciplinary Conference,
Administrative Hearing, or who have been sanctioned as a result of accepting responsibility for violations in a pre-hearing
meeting may request a procedural review.
A student may request a procedural review in writing within 48
hours after receiving written notification from the hearing officer of the findings and sanctions imposed. This request should
explain the nature and circumstances of the request for a procedural review, citing the new information and/or the explanation with specifics of an alleged lack of procedural fairness. At
the discretion of the VPSA/DOS or Director of Student Conduct
and Community Standards, sanctions may be deferred while a
request for procedural review is being considered.
Community Standards Board Hearing
Any Holy Cross student who allegedly violates policy may be
referred to the Community Standards Board (CSB), when the
severity of the alleged offense may result in possible suspension
or expulsion from the college, or when there are important
community wide concerns connected with the incident. When
more than one student is involved in an single incident referred
to the hearing board, one Community Standards Board hearing
is conducted.
Pre-Hearing Meeting
Prior to a Community Standards Board hearing, the accused
student will meet with the hearing coordinator usually the Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards, for a prehearing meeting. In the pre-hearing meeting the accused student will review the information that is the basis of the allegation and determine how they wish to proceed. Accused students have two options in a pre-hearing meeting.
Option 1: Student chooses to accept responsibility for the
violation(s). In this circumstance there is no hearing and the
case will then be referred to the VPSA / DOS for sanctioning
with a sanction recommendation from the Director of Student
Conduct & Community Standards. In instances where a student has been charged with multiple violations, they must accept responsibility for all violations, or choose Option 2. Students are not afforded an appeal if they choose Option 1, however a procedural review may be requested.
Option 2: Student chooses to contest the charge(s), at which
time the pre-hearing meeting will be used to review the hearing
procedures, and schedule a time and date for the upcoming
hearing (normally no less than 7 days from the pre-hearing
meeting).
In the event that an accused student does not attend a prehearing meeting, a Community Standards Board Hearing will
automatically be scheduled.
Community Standards Board Procedures
Community
Standards &
Disciplinary
Procedures
Administrative Hearing
If the VPSA/DOS or Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards decides that the request for a procedural review
has merit, (e.g., improper procedures and/or where new information would be likely to change the previous result) s/he will
refer the case back to the original hearing officer for further
review.
Preceding the Hearing
Student complainants must meet with the hearing coordinator
prior to the hearing to review the hearing process. Non-student complainants may choose to meet with the hearing coordinator prior to the hearing. Both complainants and accused
students may inspect the case file prior to the hearing. Case files
are maintained in the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards, and may not be photocopied or otherwise taken
from the office.
The accused and the accuser shall be informed of the names of
the members of the hearing panel scheduled to hear the complaint not fewer than 72 hours prior to the hearing. If the accuser or the accused has particular information as to why a
specific person should not be a part of the panel hearing the
case, either of these parties must present the information to the
Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards or
designated hearing coordinator in writing 48 hours prior to the
start of the hearing. If the Director deems that there is information to suggest a potential conflict, another board member will
be substituted. The decision of the Director is final.
Board members are expected to notify the Director and disqualify
themselves from serving on a board if they suspect a potential
conflict with any party participating in a board hearing.
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The hearing board shall receive all written materials prior to the
scheduled hearing. The Director of Student Conduct &
Community Standards or designated hearing coordinator may
meet with hearing panel for consultation regarding procedural
elements at any time prior to or during the hearing or deliberations.
Confidentiality
All parties including the accused student, the accuser and the
hearing board, are required to respect the right of confidentiality. Students appearing before a board, their advisors and witnesses, must not communicate with any member of the board
or with the accuser(s) and their witnesses prior to the hearing.
Any act which violates this confidentiality may be dealt with as
a subsequent violation or as grounds for dismissal from the
hearing.
Any implied or actual act of intimidation or harassment is strictly
prohibited and may also be dealt with as a subsequent charge.
Hearing results shared with a victim/ accuser are confidential
and should be treated as such.
Duties of Chairpersons
Chairpersons of Community Standards Boards determine the
order of witnesses, duration of statements, determine appropriateness of questions and witness statements, and serve as the
principal liaison between the Board and the Director of Student
Conduct & Community Standards or designated hearing coordinator. The Chairperson will exercise control over the proceedings to avoid needless consumption of time and to achieve orderly completion of the hearing. Any person including the accused student, who disrupts a hearing, may be excluded by the
chair. The chair may recess the hearing at any time. The chair
has final authority on all procedural matters during the hearing.
Advisors
Students may be accompanied by an advisor of her/ his choosing at a Community Standards Board hearing who is a faculty,
student or staff member of the College of the Holy Cross. Students who wish to be accompanied by an advisor to a Community Standards Board hearing, must inform the Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards a minimum of 48 hours
in advance of the hearing, indicating the name and contact information for the advisor.
The role of the advisor at the hearing is limited. S/he is not
entitled to address the Board or act in any advocacy capacity at
the hearing. The student and his/her advisor can confer at any
point during the hearing, but the advisor may not formulate
specific questions, responses, or statements for the student. Violations of these guidelines may result in the advisor being excused from the hearing.
In addition, the Judicial Advisor Center (http://
college.holycross.edu/studentorgs/jac/index.htm) is a studentstaffed organization, comprised of trained advisors who have
received training and instruction on the Community Standards
and Disciplinary Procedures for Students
Tape Recording of Hearings
Community Standards Board hearings (not the deliberations)
are tape recorded for the use of the VPSA/DOS and/or the
President of the college as appropriate and for students who are
appealing a decision.. Students may make arrangements to listen to the tape by scheduling an appointment with the Director
of Student Conduct & Community Standards. Students are not
permitted to remove the tape from the office or make a copy.
Recordings, notes and all materials related to a case remain the
sole property of the college. In most occasions, at the completion of the internal appeal process these recordings are destroyed.
Basis for Findings
The standard or basis for findings refers to the criterion or measure of proof that is used to assess if a student is responsible or
not for violating Community Standards.
The basis for findings used during college disciplinary proceedings is “more likely than not.” More likely than not means that
more than 50% of the information presented indicates a violation has occurred and a student will be found responsible.
Decisions which can be made by the Community Standards
Board are “responsible,” “not responsible,” “no finding,” or
“responsible for a lesser inclusive charge.” If the decision is “responsible,” the board may recommend sanctions up to and including college suspension or expulsion.
The Community Standards Board Hearing
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Attorneys
Holy Cross officials involved in the disciplinary system will only
discuss procedural matters with attorneys. All other questions
or concerns (written or verbal) will be referred directly to the
Office of the General Counsel. All substantive questions, concerns, or comments concerning student discipline, as well as any
written correspondence, including the filing of an appeal, must
come directly from the student(s) involved. Attorneys may not
attend any disciplinary hearings or conferences.
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The Chairperson will convene the board, have all parties
introduce themselves, explain the purposes of the board,
address the issues of honesty and confidentiality, and
explain the role of advisors if any are present. All
witnesses will be asked to leave the room.
Both parties will be asked if the Director of Student
Conduct & Community Standards or designated hearing
coordinator offered them the opportunity to challenge
any board members for cause.
Chairperson reads the allegation against the accused.
The accuser is given an opportunity to present her/his
statement. The accused is given an opportunity to
respond.
Board members question both parties.
Each side is given an opportunity to question the other.
This may be done through the Chair.
Witnesses are brought into the room individually and
answer questions from all parties. Witnesses for the
accuser are heard first. Questions for witnesses from the
accuser and accused may be directed through the Chair.
The accuser and the accused, respectively, are given the
opportunity to make a final summary statement to the
panel.
Upon hearing all relevant information, the panel adjourns
to deliberate.
The panel will determine if it is more likely than not that
the accused has violated Community Standards. If a finding
of responsibility is determined, the panel will then
recommend appropriate sanctions.
The findings and recommendations will be forwarded to
the VPSA/DOS via the Director of Student Conduct &
Community Standards.
Final recommendations shall reflect the majority opinion
of the hearing panel.
The Board meets with the accused and accuser (may be
done separately or together) to inform each party of the
findings and recommendations being forwarded to the
VPSA/DOS.
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The hearing officer shall be responsible for providing
written notification of the findings and recommendations
to the accused and accuser within two business days after
the conclusion of the hearing. In matters involving sexual
assault/misconduct, the hearing officer will notify the
accuser not more than 24 hours after the conclusion of
the hearing.
Appeals
A student has the right to appeal a decision of a Community
Standards Board Hearing if he or she can demonstrate a) a lack
of fairness in the procedures, b) a violation of the process, or c)
if there is significant new information (previously unknown)
that has been revealed or discovered which alters the facts of
the matter and may alter the outcome.
The severity of a sanction is not a legitimate ground for an
appeal however a student may ask that the appeals officer to
review the sanction as part of the appeal process. Letters of
appeal addressed to the Vice President for Student Affairs /
Dean of Students must be received within five (5) business days
of the date of the decision letter. Only a sanction of expulsion
may be appealed to the President of the college.
If the VPSA/DOS decides that the appeal has merit, (e.g. a case
in which there is proof of improper procedures and/or where
new information would be likely to change the previous result)
s/he may:
a. alter the recommended sanction by making it more severe,
less severe or otherwise different;
b. refer the case to a new Community Standards Board panel
to be reheard in its entirety; or
c. remand the case to the original hearing board panel for
further review.
If the VPSA/DOS decides that the appeal does not have merit,
the sanctions are immediately imposed.
Community Standards Board Membership
The VPSA/DOS may fill any openings on the Community Standards Board that occur during the academic year. In consultation with the VPSA/DOS, the Director may dismiss a member
of the Board for failure to support the regulations, non-completion of duties, breach of confidentiality, or if a student member
is found responsible for violating college rules/regulations.
Disciplinary Action while criminal charges are pending
Students may be accountable both to civil authorities and to the
college for acts that constitute violations of the law and of the
Interpretation
The purpose of publishing disciplinary regulations is to give
students general notice of prohibited behavior. These regulations are not written with the specificity of a criminal statue.
Any question of interpretation regarding the disciplinary procedures shall be referred to the VPSA/DOS and/or Director of
Student Conduct and Community Standards for consideration.
Parental/Guardian Notification
At the discretion of the VPSA/DOS, the Director of Student
Conduct and Community Standards or designated hearing officer, disciplinary decisions and sanctions may be shared with
the student’s parent(s) or guardian, and/or other appropriate
college officials. This information is shared in a spirit of partnership to communicate concerns and assist in the success, development and education of students. Parents or family members
may not attend any disciplinary hearings or conferences. Family members who are members of the college community may
not serve as advisors.
Stay-Away Order
A Stay-Away Order may be imposed in instances where it is
determined that a student poses a potential threat to another.
This order, specific to a person and/or location, would prohibit
the subject of the order from having any further direct or indirect contact; including e-mail, mail, telephone, instant message,
face to face, or through a third party. etc. with the offended
individual. In addition, a Stay-Away Order prohibits contact by
third-parties on their behalf.
A Stay-Away Order may be imposed summarily, e.g., prior to a
hearing, or as a result of a hearing. Violation of a Stay-Away
Order could result in either Residence Hall or College suspension.
Student Groups & Organizations
A student group or organization may be held collectively and
individually responsible when violations of community standards by those associated with the group or organization received the consent or encouragement of the group or
organization’s leaders or officers. Student groups and organizations are subject to an administrative hearing process. Sanctions for groups or organizations may include revocation or
denial of registration or recognition, as well as other appropriate sanctions.
Community
Standards &
Disciplinary
Procedures
Each panel of the Community Standards Board is composed of
five members selected from the faculty, administration and student body with a representation of two students, at least one
faculty, and at least one staff member, the fifth member may be
either faculty or staff. The Chairpersons for each panel of the
Community Standards Board will be designated by the Director
of Student Conduct and Community Standards or hearing coordinator.
Faculty board members are appointed for a staggered threeyear term by the Vice President for Academic Affairs/Dean of
the College. Administrative staff board members are appointed
for a staggered three-year term by the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students. Student board members consist
of recommendations by the Student Government Association
and are appointed through their graduation by the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students upon the recommendation of the SGA Executive Board. At least one student and one
faculty member of the Community Standards Board pool shall
be elected members of the Student Life Council.
college community standards. Disciplinary action at the college
will normally proceed during the pendency of criminal proceedings and will not be subject to challenge on the ground that
criminal charges involving the same incident have been dismissed or reduced.
Disciplinary Records:
Student discipline records are considered educational records
and are governed by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act of 1974 (FERPA). Disciplinary records of all students are
kept secured in the Office of Student Conduct and Community
Standards and used for internal statistical reporting and external reporting required by law and federal regulations. They are
also maintained by the office to assist in completing clearance
forms for graduate schools, and employment background
checks.
All students’ discipline files are maintained until a student successfully completes their degree requirements. Exceptions include cases that are pending or open when the student leaves
the college, or of students who were suspended, expelled or
dismissed from the college. Under these circumstances, the files
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will be maintained for a period of seven years, from the student’s
original expected graduation date.
Violations of College Probation and higher will be reported on
Dean’s Certificates or other disciplinary checks, prior to degree
completion.
A record of College Probation may impact a
student’s ability to participate in various activities or roles on
campus. These may include serving as a resident assistant, student government officer, orientation leader, judicial board member, or other leadership role. Students who have been placed on
probation may also be excluded from participating in the study
abroad program. Such a record may also be reported on law
and graduate school applications, transfer forms, and in some
instances, job applications, particularly for federal or state positions.
Withdrawal and Readmission
In the event a student voluntarily withdraws from the college
while a complaint is pending, his/her academic dean will be
notified. The Academic Dean’s Office will be informed that the
student shall not be permitted to re-enroll until the matter has
been satisfactorily resolved. Any such request for readmission
will be reviewed and, if appropriate, permission granted at the
sole discretion of the VPSA/DOS.
SANCTIONS
Definition of Sanctions
Because each violation of the college’s community standards is
different, involving different factors and individuals, it is difficult to prescribe standardized sanctions for all violations. Sanctions for violations of community standards may range from a
statement of concern to expulsion from the college, depending
on the magnitude and specifics of the incident.
The various sanctions for student misconduct are defined as
follows:
Statement of Concern: A hearing officer may issue a statement
of concern to a student for a minor violation of community
standards. Such statements are placed in the student’s discipline
file and may be the basis for further disciplinary action if a similar violation occurs in the future.
Alcohol or Drug Education: Students found responsible for
violating the alcohol or drug policies may be sanctioned to complete an educational assignment related to substance use / abuse.
College Warning: A college warning is written notification to the
student that his or her behavior has been a violation of community standards. Any additional misconduct may result in further disciplinary action.
Loss of Privileges: Denial of specified privileges for a defined
period of time (e.g. guest, computer, housing lottery, residence
hall visitation, dining services, representing the college at an
athletic event, co-curricular activity, work study job). Restricting participation in events such as senior week etc.
Fines: A monetary fee may be imposed.
Restitution: Compensation for loss, damage or injury. This
may take the form of appropriate service, monetary, or material replacement.
Community Restitution: Community Restitution is uncompensated work / service on campus or off at a non-profit community services agency. Students assigned community restitution must also complete a reflection paper on their experience.
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Educational Project: Completion of a project or research / reflection paper specifically designed to help the student reflect on
the incident.
Administrative Relocation: Requirement to relocate to another
room within the residence hall system.
Stay-Away Order: A Stay-Away Order may be imposed in instances where it is determined that a student poses a potential
threat to another. This order, specific to a person and/or location, would prohibit the subject from having direct or indirect
contact with the person; including e-mail, mail, telephone, instant message, face to face, or any contact through a third party
with the offended individual. A Stay-Away Order may be imposed prior to a hearing, or as a result of a hearing. Violation of
a Stay-Away Order could result in either further adjudication
and possible residence hall or college suspension.
Residence Hall Probation: A written reprimand for violation of
community standards. Probation is for a defined period of time
and includes the probability of more severe disciplinary sanctions if the student is found responsible for violating any community standards during the probationary period.
Cancellation of Housing Agreement:: Revocation of residence
hall privileges for a defined period of time, after which the student is eligible to return to the residence halls. Conditions for
readmission may be specified.
College Probation: Probation indicates to a student that his or
her behavior has resulted in a sanction that is close to suspension. It is imposed for a specified period of time. Any further
misconduct while on probation may result in suspension from
the college. Disciplinary probation may also place specific restrictions and extra requirements on the student. These conditions will vary with each case and may result in restriction from
participating in intercollegiate athletics, extracurricular and residence life activities, student leadership positions, and/or involve
other requirements.
College Suspension: Suspension prohibits the student from attending the College of the Holy Cross and from being present
without permission on college property for a specified period
of time, usually no less than one academic semester.
The
Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards will
determine the effective date of this sanction. Students who are
suspended must complete all other imposed sanctions prior to
petitioning for reenrollment. Should a student be found responsible for a sexual misconduct related violation, that student
may be subject to suspension until the complainant graduates.
College Expulsion: Expulsion is the permanent separation of a
student from the college. Expulsions are noted on the student’s
permanent education record.
Note: Failure to Comply with the terms of an imposed disciplinary sanction. Noncompliance with or failure to meet the
terms of a sanction imposed at any discipline hearing may result
in residence and/or college suspension or loss of college privileges.
Participation in residence hall room selection and/or
class registration may also be delayed for noncompliance.
Learning to Live Together
COLLEGE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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Academic Honesty Policy
For specifics please refer to complete policy in Section 6, page 39.
Alcohol & Drug Policy
(Revised Spring 2003)
This policy is consistent with the recommendations and action
plan of the Massachusetts Statewide University and College
Coalition on Underage and Problem Drinking that Holy Cross
has signed as of October 2002 along with 46 other Massachusetts colleges and universities.
I.
Introduction: The College of the Holy Cross supports the
observance of all local, state and federal laws and regulations governing the sale, purchase and service of beverages. The College strongly urges all faculty, staff and stu-
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dents to become familiar with these laws and regulations
and to consider the potential risks - including penalties
associated with violations. The College does not intend to
prevent the responsible use of alcohol by members of the
College community who are of legal age.
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The health and safety of members of the Holy Cross community are primary concerns of the College. Therefore,
students of legal drinking age who choose to consume
alcohol are expected to do so responsibly. The College
prohibits the possession of paraphernalia designed or used
to deliver a high volume or rapid delivery of alcohol intake. Participating in activities which promote irresponsible drinking (i.e. drinking games, etc.) is not permitted.
Drinking behavior which results in the destruction of property or in actions which are disrespectful of the campus
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community will be subject to disciplinary action and/or
significant financial restitution. Involvement in incidents
of public intoxication does not excuse or protect those
individuals who flagrantly or repeatedly violate alcohol
use guidelines. Students are encouraged to explore their
decision-making with respect to drinking behavior. Specifically students are asked to challenge/question themselves regarding personal choices that may effect their
health, well-being and standing within the College. Students should take into consideration their personal risk
factors such as:
a. Per Room Limit: The following guidelines are permissible only for those students 21 years of age. The maximum amount of alcohol for single and/or double occupancy rooms is one case of beer (i.e. up to 30 - 12 ounce
containers) or 1 liter of hard liquor (not to exceed 80 proof)
or 2 bottles of wine (not to exceed 750 ml per bottle at a
12% alcohol content). The maximum amount of alcohol
for a triple room and/or four or six person suite is two
cases of beer (i.e. up to 60 - 12 ounce containers) or 2 liters
of hard liquor (not to exceed 80 proof) or 4 bottles of wine
(not to exceed 12% alcohol content for each bottle).
a. Family history;
b. Medical condition / circumstances including if they are
currently taking any medications and/or if they suffer
from anxiety or depression;
c. Personal tolerance.
Students should also consider the consequences of excessive drinking (i.e. difficulty with school, increased chances
of unwanted or risky sexual behavior, increased chances
of personal injury, violations of College Community Standards or Massachusetts State Law).
A Commitment to Helping: The College of the Holy Cross
recognizes that a problem exists when one’s use of substances causes physical or emotional harm, impairs one’s
judgment, infringes on the rights of others or interferes
with one’s work, relationships or daily life. The College is
committed to providing educational and counseling services aimed at prevention, intervention and treatment of
problems. Alcohol and other drug use is a significant issue
both in society and at the College of the Holy Cross. The
inappropriate use of alcohol by anyone of any age can
seriously threaten the health and safety of members of
the College community, as well as impair the academic
performance of students and negatively affect the Holy
Cross and Worcester communities. Holy Cross is committed to reducing and preventing substance related problems within the community.
II.
III.
Alcohol Use on Campus: The legal drinking age is 21
years of age. Possession, consumption or distribution of
alcoholic beverages to individuals under the legal drinking age is a violation of both College policy and of Massachusetts State Law. Purchasing alcohol for an individual
under 21, either by someone over 21 or by someone under 21 through the use of false identification is prohibited.
Students of legal drinking age can be served alcohol, can
possess open containers of alcoholic beverages, and consume alcohol in the following campus venues:
a. Private student rooms;
b. Hogan Campus Center (upon approval);
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Reasonable Limits of Alcoholic Beverages: Students of
legal drinking age may have quantities of alcohol as defined below. Possession of large amounts and/or providing alcohol to minors is prohibited. Social gatherings other
than defined in Section IX at which alcohol is served are
strictly prohibited unless registered in advance in accordance with the Social Event Registration Policy. Responsibility to assure that a guest is of legal drinking age rests
with the resident host(s). No one under the legal age may
possess or consume alcohol.
IV.
b. Common sources of alcohol (kegs, half-kegs, quarter-kegs,
beer balls, or punches) are not permitted on campus and
are subject to confiscation regardless of age. Large quantities of alcohol for group consumption are permitted for
events that are approved in accordance with procedures
established by the Social Event Registration Policy.
c. Violation of the College’s Alcohol Policy (illegal use, misuse) will be handled through the Student Conduct and
Community Standards and will result in sanctions which
may include fines, mandatory participation in alcohol education classes, community work projects, probation, and/
or suspension from the residence halls.
V.
Alcohol Related Promotional Items: Individuals and/or
organizations, teams or clubs are not allowed to use images of alcohol (i.e. flyers, posters and/or by electronic
means) to promote events or their organizations. Favors
to commemorate specific events for students under the
age of 21 may not include beer mugs, wine glasses, brandy
glasses, flasks, shot glasses or other alcohol related paraphernalia to promote events or their organizations.
VI.
Athletic Events & Tailgating Policy: Alcoholic beverages may
not be brought to athletic events, nor may they be consumed
at such events. This prohibition includes intramural and club
sports as well as spectators at varsity athletic contests.
The Tailgating Policy is a component of the College’s comprehensive approach to the consequences associated with
alcohol use and abuse. We ask that you join us in our goal
of providing a healthy and safe environment without the
destructive consequences of alcohol.
c. Residence hall social rooms (upon registration); and
a. Freshman Field and the Baseball Field will be open for
tailgating three (3) hours prior to kickoff.
d. Other events licensed by the City of Worcester and approved by the College.
b. No kegs or other common source large quantities of alcohol will be allowed at any time.
The possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages
and/or the consumption of alcoholic beverages in any
other location/space is prohibited. Specifically, open containers are not permitted in public areas on campus, which
includes corridors, stairwells, bathrooms, or lounges.
c. At game time, both fields will be cleared by Public Safety
and individuals will be asked to enter the stadium.
d. There will be no re-entry to the stadium during the game
and no tailgating during half time.
e. After the game, no tailgating will be allowed and patrons
will be expected to vacate the fields within one hour after
the game.
Alcohol Policy. In addition to possible disciplinary action, any violation of the College’s Alcohol policy will
result in confiscation of alcohol and may result in dispersing of all attendees with the exception of those registered as the room occupants. At all times, students
are expected to be aware of fire safety standards.
VII. Events Where Alcohol Is Served: The following guidelines apply to student events where alcohol is served.
a. Open bars are prohibited.
b. The College reserves the right to designate separate
area(s) where alcohol is to be served and consumed.
c. Wristbands may be used for identification purposes.
d. Comparable resources should be expended on food
and nonalcoholic beverages.
e. Publicly intoxicated persons shall be removed from
the event.
f. Typically, the length of time for serving alcohol is limited to two hours. A decision will be made in consultation with Dining Services personnel on a case-by-case
basis for time and/or amount.
The College reserves the right to cancel, close or otherwise
prohibit any function or event which violates these conditions, appropriate dining or conference services policies, or
which result in a violation of Community Standards.
X.
Sanctions: The College of the Holy Cross has established sanctioning guidelines for violations of its Community Standards.
For more detailed sanction information, please contact The
Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.
Actions that indicate a danger to the student or others
because of intoxication and/or substance abuse (alcohol
or other drug misuse) are issues of concern. Individual
decisions to engage in this type of behavior are unacceptable and may be addressed through intervention methods and/or judicial action. Holy Cross will not tolerate
violations, nor will it shield students, faculty or staff from
appropriate consequences.
The unlawful possession, use or provision of alcohol or other
drugs and/or drunk and disorderly conduct may result in
College judicial action. Depending upon the severity of the
violation and the student’s prior disciplinary history, possible sanctions for alcohol and other drug violations may
include any of the following or a combination thereof:
VIII. Pub in Hogan: The law of the State of Massachusetts and
the conditions upon which a liquor license is granted to
the College of the Holy Cross forbid serving alcohol to
anyone under the legal drinking age. The College risks
the loss of its license and risks significant legal liability if it
fails to prevent underage persons from purchasing or
consuming alcoholic beverages in the Pub. Therefore,
positive proof of age is required to enter the Pub when
alcoholic beverages are sold there. The Pub administrators shall determine the validity of identification.
a. Statement of Concern, College Warning, Residence
Hall Probation, Residence Hall Suspension, College
Probation, College Suspension and/or Expulsion from
the College;
The College reserves the right to cancel, close or otherwise
prohibit any function or event which violates these conditions, appropriate dining or conference services policies, or
which result in a violation of Community Standards.
d. The minimum sanction for possession of unauthorized
kegs, beer balls, or other large amounts of alcohol by
one student or group of students, regardless of age, is
Residence Hall Suspension. Social events involving
alcohol for group consumption must be approved in
accordance with procedures established by the Social
Event Registration Policy.
IX.
Room Parties: A room party is defined as a gathering, in
a residence hall, which involves one or more of the following:
b. Possession of a communal source of alcohol (i.e. keg,
beer ball, punch, etc.);
c. Disruptive levels of noise;
d. Damage to property;
e. Littering of the corridor;
f. Harmful alcohol consumption;
g. Infringement on the rights of others.
Students are responsible for all activities which transpire within their rooms. Because of the clear conflict
with the academic and developmental goals of the College, parties in individual student rooms or corridors
except as defined above are not allowed. Hosting a
room party, whether you are present or not, as well as
attending a room party is a violation of the College
c. Referral to civil authorities;
Penalties - Worcester City Ordinance
Chapter 9, Section 4, of the Revised Ordinances of l996 of the
City of Worcester prohibits the possession of open containers of
alcohol by anyone regardless of age while on, in or upon any
public way or sidewalk or upon private property without the
consent of the owner of the property subject to arrest and fine
of not more than $50 for each offense.
college policies
and
procedures
a. More than l0 individuals (including guests) in one room
(15/20 in the suite) or the surrounding common area;
b. Financial restitution, fine, community restitution, alcohol or other drug assessment, counseling and/or education programs, as appropriate (some of these programs may involve a book fee or other cost);
Alcohol and Laws of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
The legal age in Massachusetts is defined by M.G.L.A.C. 138 12
which makes it unlawful for licensed vendors to sell to anyone
under twenty-one years of age. Minors are not permitted to purchase or even make arrangements to purchase alcoholic beverages (M.G.L.A.C. 138 34A). It is also unlawful for minors to transport in any way any alcoholic beverages (M.G.L.A.C. 138 34B).
Anyone who procures any alcoholic beverages for a minor violates M.G.L.A.C. 138 34. The sale of alcoholic beverages by a li57
censed vendor to a minor is illegal under M.G.L.A.C. 138 34 which
also makes it unlawful for a patron to procure such beverages for
a minor at any licensed establishment. The penalty for violating
this law is a $1000 fine or six months imprisonment or both.
Minors may not misrepresent their age in order to purchase or
attempt to purchase any alcoholic beverages (M.G.L.A.C. 148
34A). The same law makes it illegal to deface, alter or otherwise
falsify an identification card to obtain alcoholic beverages. The
penalty for violating this statute is a $300 fine. Those of legal age
are precluded by the same law from making a false statement
about a minor’s age in order to effectuate a sale to a minor or
from inducing a minor to make a false statement in order to
obtain alcoholic beverages.
Persons under 21 years of age may not transport alcoholic beverages and those who do so while operating an automobile are
subject to revocation of their driver’s license for a maximum of
three months (M.G.L.A.C. 138 34C).
Drug Policy
The College supports all laws governing the possession, use
and sale of illegal drugs and fully cooperates with the enforcement of all such laws.
Any student determined to be manufacturing, dealing, selling,
or distributing illegal drugs on or off campus may be expelled
from the College. Such students may be subject to arrest and
further legal action. The College will cooperate fully with law
enforcement officials in the investigation and prosecution of
drug related cases. The College will assume a student is dealing
drugs if the student possesses a large quantity of illegal drugs.
For example, more than two ounces of marijuana and more
than four grams of cocaine would constitute a large quantity of
illegal drugs.
On campus, the College strictly forbids the use or possession of
illegal drugs, or use or possession of illegal drug paraphernalia.
The College also strictly forbids the use of illegal drugs at College sponsored events off campus. In addition, all students
present at the time of a drug violation will be held responsible
for the infraction. Violators of this Policy will be subject to
sanctions in accordance with the Community Standards and
Disciplinary Procedures for Students.
Please note, federal law requires that a student who has been
convicted of a drug-related offense shall be ineligible for financial aid for one (1) year or until such time as the student completes an appropriate drug rehabilitation program.
Federal Drug Offenses
The criminal offenses most commonly charged under the Federal Controlled Substances Act are the knowing, intentional and
unauthorized manufacture, distribution or dispensing of any
controlled substance or the possession of any controlled substance with the intent to manufacture, distribute or dispense.
Federal law also prohibits the knowing, intentional and unauthorized creation, distribution, dispensing or possession with
intent to distribute or dispense a “counterfeit substance.”
Simple possession without necessarily an intent to distribute is
also forbidden by federal law and carries a penalty of imprisonment. Furthermore, attempts and/or conspiracies to distribute
or possess with intent to distribute controlled substances are
crimes under federal law.
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Specific drug crimes carry greater penalties, including:
◆ The distribution of narcotics to persons under 21
◆ The distribution or manufacturing of narcotics near schools
and colleges
◆ The employment of juveniles under the age of 18 in drug
trafficking operations
◆ The distribution of controlled substances to pregnant women
The penalties for violating federal narcotics statutes vary considerably. The penalties may be more harsh based on two principal factors:
◆ The type of drug involved (heroin, cocaine, marijuana, LSD, etc.)
◆ The quantity of the drug involved
With the exception of simple possession charges which result in
up to one year imprisonment, maximum penalties for narcotic
violations range from 20 years to life in prison. Certain violations carry mandatory minimum prison sentences of either five
years or ten years. Harsher penalties will be imposed if a firearm is used in the commission of a drug offense. If a drug
offense results in death or serious bodily injury to an individual
who uses the drug involved, the penalties are also more harsh.
Anabolic steroids are controlled substances. Distribution or
possession with intent to distribute carries a sentence of up to
five years and a $250,000 fine.
Questions sometimes arise as to what amount of narcotics found
in the possession of a person is considered to be for personal use
as opposed to the more serious offense of possession with the
intent to distribute. Federal law, as a general rule, considers
anything more than a dosage unit as indicating an intent to
distribute. In other words, the greater quantity possessed by
the individual, the more likely it is that an individual possessed
such quantity with an intent to distribute.
Risks Associated with Misuse of Substances
Any time alcohol or other drugs are used, the risk for health
problems and/or impairment problems increases. These problems can cause personal harm, injury or even death. Impaired
judgment increases the likelihood of an individual becoming
aggressive and/or violent. The possibility of civil or criminal
prosecution and liability increases. The use and abuse of substances has been linked to compromised academic success. It
may also lead to unsafe and /or nonconsensual sex, both of
which increase the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
including HIV and an unplanned pregnancy.
Alcohol and the Body
◆ As a depressant, alcohol causes a feeling of relaxation in
small amounts.
◆ In larger amounts, alcohol will cause intoxication, and will
lessen inhibitions. When the brain is affected, motor skills,
judgment, alertness, coordination and reflexes can all be
compromised.
◆ Increased quantities will cause the body to give signals that
toxicity has occurred including vomiting, passing out,
hangovers and memory loss.
◆ People under the intoxicating effects will be at higher risk for
accidents, fights, and driving while impaired.
◆ Alcohol mixed with other drugs (legal or illegal) will alter the
effects of that drug often causing an increased risk that the
individual will become ill or hurt.
◆ People who drink heavily risk developing an increased
tolerance. When this happens, consumption of a constant
amount of alcohol produces a lesser effect so that an
increasing amount is needed to produce the same effect.
◆ Substance abuse is characterized by a failure to meet
obligations, putting oneself in dangerous situations, and
continuing to drink despite persistent problems.
◆ Substance dependence is characterized by an increased
tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, large amounts of time
spent obtaining alcohol, and unsuccessful attempts to cut
down on one’s drinking.
Consistent and frequent use of alcohol can cause health problems including high blood pressure, increased memory loss,
digestive and liver problems to develop.
Anyone who is not 21 years of age may not be in a vehicle
transporting alcohol. This will be considered in possession of
alcohol, and are subject to arrest.
Drugs in the Body
Narcotics:
◆ There is often an initial euphoria followed by drowsiness and
nausea.
◆ Users will have constricted pupils, watery eyes and a dazed look.
◆ An overdose of a narcotic will produce slow, shallow
breathing, clammy skin, loss of appetite and weight, and
possible death.
Depressants (Barbiturates, Tranquilizers):
◆ The initial response by the body is relaxed muscles, calmness,
and drowsiness.
◆ This will follow with confusion, disorientation and slurred speech.
◆ An overdose of a depressant may produce shallow
breathing, clammy skin, weak and rapid pulse, coma and
possible death.
Rohypnol
◆ Commonly used in date rape
◆ When mixed with alcohol incapacitates victims
◆ May be lethal when mixed with alcohol and/or other
depressants.
GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrates)
◆ Often combined with alcohol
◆ Also known as Liquid Ecstasy
◆ Coma and seizures can often occur following abuse of GHB.
◆ GHB has been involved in poisonings, overdoses, date rapes,
and deaths.
Ketamine
◆ Can cause dream-like states and hallucinations
◆ A commonly used date rape drug
◆ At high doses Special K (Ketamine) can cause delirium,
amnesia, impaired motor function, high blood pressure,
depression, and potentially fatal respiratory problems.
◆ The initial response includes an increased heart and
respiratory rate, elevated blood pressure, and decreased
appetite.
◆ This will follow with blurred vision, dizziness, insomnia, and anxiety.
◆ High doses can cause physical collapse, irregular heartbeat,
stroke, and possible death.
Hallucinogens (LSD, PCP, Mushrooms)
◆ The initial response will be illusions and hallucinations.
◆ This will follow with confusion, panic, anxiety, depression, and
poor perception of time and distance.
◆ Risks include respiratory failure and deaths due to drug
influenced behavior.
Cannabis (Marijuana, Hashish)
◆ The initial response will include feelings of euphoria, giddiness
and increased appetite.
◆ This will continue with increased heart rate, bloodshot eyes, dry
mouth and throat. Often the user will have a feeling of paranoia.
◆ Use interferes with memory, speech, coordination, and the
perception of time.
Alcohol and other Drug Education
Assistance services for students, faculty and staff are available
on campus during the regular academic year and on a limited
basis during breaks, students may access alcohol and drug information, counseling, and referral through a variety of offices
on campus. These include the Counseling Center, The Office of
Wellness Programming, Health Services and the Chaplains’ Office.
Support Groups:
Campus Advisory Board on Alcohol (CABA)
This Board is composed of students, faculty, staff and administrators. The primary responsibility is to make recommendations to the Vice President for Students Affairs on issues surrounding campus policy and best practices related to the issue
of alcohol. CABA is also overseeing the implementation of an
Action Plan developed by the Massachusetts Statewide College
and University Coalition on Underage and Problem Drinking.
Holy Cross signed a commitment to collaborate on this plan in
October of 2002.
Automobile Regulations
Due to the limited number of parking spaces on campus, it is
impossible to accommodate all students, faculty and staff. Parking is limited to seniors juniors and all day students, as well as
faculty and staff. Senior and junior resident students and all day
students, including ROTC students, must register their vehicle
at the Public Safety Office, O’Kane 5. Resident Student Permits
are $150.00 per academic year and Day Student Permits are
$100.00 per academic year. There are a limited number of overnight permits for off campus students, the fee is $350.00 per
year. Failure to register your vehicle could result in a fine and/
or towing of your vehicle.
college policies
and
procedures
◆ Individuals may not remember events they experienced
while under the effects of the drug
Stimulants (Cocaine, Methamphetamine)
All non-resident students who bring a motor vehicle, registered
in another state, into Massachusetts for more than 30 days, must
register with the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (MA
Gen. Law 90-3). Forms are available at the Public Safety Office.
These forms must be completed even if parking privileges are
not granted on campus.
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All parking and traffic regulations must be observed. Students
are not allowed to park on Linden Lane (Main Entrance to the
campus) or Haberlin Road, in front of Beavan and Swords Hall,
from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday thru Friday. This area is also
restricted from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM every day.
Students who are authorized to park on campus must park in
the parking lots designated for their use. Resident students
must park in the student lots directly above the upper residence
halls and day students must park in Hogan Lots 1, 2, & 3. Overnight parking is only allowed in the four resident student lots.
All other lots are closed between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Day
student permits allow parking on campus from 6:00 AM until
2:00 AM. Parking after 2:00 AM could result in a fine and/or
towing of your vehicle.
Parking and traffic rules and regulations are updated each year
and copies are available in the Public Safety Office, O’Kane 5.
Motorcycles and motorbikes can disturb the peace of the campus. Therefore, they are prohibited from being operated in all
areas of the campus. For purposes of parking only, motorcycles
or motorbikes may enter Gate 7, directly proceed to the motorcycle rack in the student parking lot and leave by Gate 6. City
ordinances forbid the storage of motorcycles and scooters within
any building.
The speed limit throughout the campus is 15 miles per hour and
must be strictly observed.
Temporary passes may be issued in extreme emergency situations for a short period of time, usually for no more than five (5)
days. Temporary permits are available 24 hours a day and may
be obtained at the Public Safety Office.
During periods when snow must be removed, students are urged
to cooperate by following any revised parking instructions that
may be issued. Specific instructions will be given during the
winter season.
All traffic fines must be paid at the Bursar’s Office within ten (10)
days. If not paid, the charge will go on the student’s account and
will be billed to the student’s home address. Students desiring to
appeal a citation for a parking traffic violation must do so within
ten (10) days of the violation by completing an appeal form at
the Public Safety Office, O’Kane 5. The privilege of maintaining
an automobile on campus may be revoked for serious or repeated violation of College parking or traffic regulations. Traffic
rules and regulations will be sent to all College students, faculty,
administrators and staff each September.
Towing Information - Chapter 266, Section 120C of the General
Laws of Massachusetts gives the College authority to have vehicles towed off campus. The owner of the vehicle or the person
in whose name the vehicle is registered at the College is responsible for the towing and storage charges, which are to be paid
directly to the towing company. Minimum towing charge $30.
Storage charge $10 per day.
Towing List - In the event a properly registered vehicle accumulates six (6) unpaid fines, the vehicle will be towed off the campus at the owner’s expense.
Campus Housing Policies
For more info, please refer to specific policies in Section 4.
Campus Communications Policy
In order to effectively communicate with students, the College
has designated that written notification to a student’s Post Office Box on campus or to the student’s GroupWise e-mail account to be its official means of communication. It is the respon60
sibility of each student to check their Post Office Box and
GroupWise account daily in order to receive official communications in a timely manner. A student’s failure to check their Box
or e-mail daily is not an extenuating circumstance.
Change of Address
Change of home or local address or phone number should be
reported promptly to the Office of the Registrar or the Student
Affairs Office who will, in turn, notify other College offices.
False Identification Policy
Possession and/or use of false identification shall be considered
a violation of Community Standards and shall be subject to
disciplinary action.
In addition, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, Section
34B provides that any underage person who is found in possession of false identification will find his or her right to operate a
motor vehicle suspended for up to six months by the Registry
of Motor Vehicles.
Fund Raising
Any project involving the raising of funds by individuals or
groups in the College or persons outside the College must receive prior administrative approval from the Office of Student
Programs & Leadership Development.
Grounds
The entire Holy Cross community shares in the responsibility
of maintaining the beauty and cleanliness of the campus grounds.
Littering and other abuse of College property cannot be tolerated. To protect the environment and prevent distraction to all
concerned, organized activities such as games and sports should
not take place in areas adjacent to campus buildings. Playing
fields are provided for such activities at both the upper and
lower areas of the campus.
Responding to Hate Crimes &
Hate Incidents
The following is designed to address hate crimes, hate incidents
and other acts of intolerance as they occur on the College of the
Holy Cross Campus
Hate crimes and hate incidents damage the campus environment where the free exchange of ideas is essential. All members of the Holy Cross community have a stake in swift and
effective responses to these incidents. These types of incidents
have a profound psychological impact on victims and victimized groups. Hate incidents can intimidate victims and members of the victims’ communities and can then leave them feeling isolated, vulnerable, and unprotected.
Unfortunately, many hate crimes and acts of hate take the form
of anonymous incidences of graffiti, and or vandalism. When a
student perpetrator is identified committing such an act, disciplinary procedures have been established through the College’s
Community Standards to address such misconduct. Findings
and subsequent individual disciplinary sanctions against a student are considered private educational records and are not be
disclosed to the community. The following language is from the
College’s Community Standards.
Bias Motivated Incidents are defined as any violations of Community Standards motivated by a consideration (real or perceived) of race, sex, color, religion, ancestry, national origin,
age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation may subject the student to the imposition of a sanction more severe
than would be imposed in the absence of such motivation.
Engaging in a course of conduct as described above may be
single incident or occur over a period of time.
The spirit of this protocol is to address acts of hate that take
place on our campus, to inform the community about the incidents and take appropriate actions to demonstrate that the Holy
Cross community will not tolerate hate.
1. Members of Holy Cross community (faculty, staff, students)
who become aware of hate crimes or hate incidents, or
anticipate campus reaction due to an off-campus event are
expected to bring this to the attention of the Department
of Pubic Safety as well as the Vice President of Student
Affairs / Dean of Students.
2. Public Safety will lead the investigation of alleged hate crimes
and hate incidents. Investigations may include taking detailed
statements from victims and witnesses, taking photographs,
and collecting other evidence as appropriate. NOTE: any
incident that is currently under investigation by the
Department of Public Safety may not be released without
approval from the Department of Public Safety.
3. In the event that the hate has targeted an individual,
confidentiality must always be respected and upheld. While
an attempt can be made to encourage the victim to disclose
the act of intolerance to the larger community, the victim
may wish to remain anonymous. In this instance only
information which would ensure the victim’s confidentiality
would be released, i.e. ; general location and nature of
incident.
An email announcement outlining the incident may be sent to
all residents of a residence or to the entire campus community
depending on its location.
Physical plant will be directed to remove, clean and or paint
over, offensive materials after photos and other evidence is collected.
4. The Vice President of Student Affairs / Dean of Students will
meet with senior administrators within the Division of
Student Affairs to determine the extent or potential effect
of the incident, the details of the incident, and what steps
have been taken so far.
5. The Vice President of Student Affairs / Dean of Students or
designee will convene a meeting of appropriate members
TE Response
of the College community including the HA
HATE
Team * to develop a plan to provide students with an
outlet to express their concerns and , if possible, provide
opportunities to educate students further about the issues
involved. These may include but are not limited to:
• Spokesperson for Student Affairs in consultation with
representative student organizations may issue a
campus-wide statement;
• College Relations, after consultation with officials, may
issue a statement to the Press;
• Involvement of debriefing teams as appropriate; and
• Information sessions/ forums.
6. HA
TE Response Team - When a hate incident has taken
HATE
place this group will be called together as soon as possible
by the VPSA or designee to review the facts of the incident,
examine any pertinent materials and discuss strategies for
addressing the incident. The response team is composed of
members of Multicultural Student Organizations, SGA,
administrators and faculty.
7. The VPSA will maintain a log of Hate Incidents / Hate Crimes
for review by members of the Response Team and College
Community. This will be available in the Student Affairs
Office. Only information that can ensure confidentiality for
all parties will be in this log.
Harassment Policy
Holy Cross prides itself as a community that nurtures the growth
and development of all its members. In such a community each
individual is entitled to respectful treatment from others in an
environment free from harassment. To ensure such an environment, the College has adopted the following policy. The goal of
the policy is not simply to enforce limitations on harassment
encoded in civil rights legislation, but to transcend legal considerations and appeal to principles governing honorable behavior in a just and principled community.
Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act defines sexual harassment
as “unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and
other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature . . . when
1. submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment;
2. submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for employment affecting that
individual; or
3. such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonable interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an
intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.”
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 requires an educational institution to provide an environment free of discrimination on any grounds. Massachusetts General Laws Chapter
151B stipulates that it is unlawful to retaliate against an employee for filing a complaint of sexual harassment or for cooperating in an investigation of such a complaint. Retaliation for
complaints of harassment is itself a violation of the College policy.
As a measure of the seriousness that the College regards this
entire issue, any employee who is found after an investigation
to have harassed another in the workplace will be subject to
appropriate discipline up to and including termination, depending on the circumstances of the situation.
college policies
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When hate has not been directed at an individual a “HATE
HAPPENED HERE” poster/sign where the act was committed
will be posted. These signs include the group(s) affected or
specific information on what was written. Signs will remain
posted until instructed to be removed by the Vice President of
Student Affairs of designee. Residence staff may decide that a
hall program as well as a hall meeting is necessary, this information may also be included on the “HATE HAPPENED HERE”
poster/sign.
• “Topical Forum” (e.g. free speech, safety, diversity);
Holy Cross is committed not only to enforcing the law but also
to protecting the community from any form of harassment that
serves to degrade the status of another human being. Most
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often, harassment objectifies a personal attribute, singling it out
for ridicule, attack, or disparagement. Examples include, but are
not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental handicap, veteran or other protected status. It may include physical contact
such as touching or patting, written or verbal comments or
suggestions, obscene or offensive jokes or pictures, hostile or
threatening gestures, or other forms of degradation. Though
harassment is often malicious in intent, even thoughtless or
unpremeditated behavior can have the effect of harassment. In
any situation where there is an inherent balance of power between the parties, romantic and/or sexual relationships are
strongly discouraged.
For purposes of this policy, sexual harassment is defined as any
type of sexually oriented conduct, whether intentional or not,
that is unwelcomed and has the purpose or effect of creating an
academic or working environment that is hostile, offensive or
coercive to a reasonable woman or man, as the case may be.
The following are examples of conduct that, depending on the
circumstances may constitute sexual harassment:
a) unwelcome and unwanted sexual jokes, language, epithets, advances or propositions;
b) written or oral abuse of a sexual nature, sexually degrading or vulgar words to describe an individual;
c) the display of sexually suggestive objects, pictures, posters, or cartoons;
d) unwelcome and unwanted comments about an
individual’s body, sexual prowess or sexual deficiencies;
e) asking questions about sexual conduct;
f) unwelcome touching, leering, whistling, brushing against
the body, or suggestive insulting or obscene comments
or gestures;
g) demanding sexual favors in exchange for favorable reviews, assignments, promotions, or continued employment, or promises of the same.
If you believe that you have been the subject of sexual harassment or subjected to a hostile, offensive or coercive environment, or if you are not sure whether certain behavior is sexual
harassment or whether it is actionable under this policy, you are
strongly encouraged to immediately notify one of the following people:
The Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs/Director
of Student Conduct and Community Standards, P.O. Box 13A,
Hogan 109, Ext 2669
William J. Conley, Acting Affirmative Action Officer, P.O.Box
HR, O’Kane 72, Ext. 3423
Inclusive Language at Holy Cross
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Holy Cross is committed to achieving a proficiency in the use of
sex-inclusive language. Students are asked to speak and write
inclusively when preparing assignments, in classroom presentations, in their contribution to campus publications, and as representatives of the College at public events. For example, where
appropriate, generic use of the pronoun “he” should be replaced with either “he or she” or an alternate sex-blind construction; neutral terms such as chair should replace chairman;
the use of titles should be standardized. Any questions regarding the inclusive language usage can be addressed to the Affirmative Action Officer.
Licensing/Name of the College
The College has developed a licensing program for the use of its
trademarks and other symbols (marks) which have become
associated with the College. The College name, logos, and seal
are registered trademarks. The purpose of the licensing program is to protect the name and logos of Holy Cross from
undesirable commercialism and to protect the College’s integrity and legal liability through our internal quality assurance
and product approval process. Special attention should be made
to t-shirts produced by any student.
No group of students shall use the name of the College or its
marks unless approved and authorized by the Vice President
for Student Affairs and/or the Director of Auxiliary Services
Posting and Advertising Policies
The College of the Holy Cross allows student organizations,
departments and offices, and outside groups to promote their
events and activities within the guidelines set forth below.
1. All posters must be approved and stamped by a member
of the Student Programs and Leadership Development
Staff. We recommend you bring the original poster for
approval before you make copies. Every poster hung up
needs to be approved and stamped.
2. Please do not hang posters or flyers on walls, windows,
or doors. The tape or tacks can damage building surfaces.
3. The Student Programs and Leadership Development Office will take down any posters or fliers that are not
stamped or hung in an inappropriate area or manner.
For posting in the Hogan Center
◆ Only hang posters or flyers on boards marked “Holy Cross
News and Events” in the Hogan Campus Center or on the
portable posting board on Hogan 1.
◆ Public Boards in the Hogan Campus Center are for personal
and outside postings. Postings on these boards are also
subject to Student Programs and Leadership Development
Office approval.
◆ Table Tents in Crossroads or Cool Beans must have the SPLD
stamp and conform to the dimensions of the displays provided.
For posting in the Residence Halls
◆ Hanging posters or flyers in the residence halls must be
arranged with Residence Life approval through the Student
Programs and Leadership Development Office.
For posting outside or on the grounds
◆ Hanging posters or flyers outside or on buildings must be
arranged with Physical Plant approval through the Student
Programs and Leadership Development Office.
For posting in Kimball Dining Hall
◆ Contact the Dining Manager on duty for permission.
Sexual Misconduct Policy
Statement of Intent
The College of the Holy Cross is a community of trust in the
Jesuit tradition whose very existence depends on strict adherence to standards of conduct set by its members. Among these
are standards regarding human sexuality, any expression of
which must affirm the integrity and dignity of oneself and others. Sexual misconduct in all forms violates the sanctity of the
human body and spirit and will not be tolerated within our
community. Some forms of sexual misconduct, often referred
to as sexual assault or rape, are punishable by both civil and
criminal legal action. Sexual misconduct is considered to be one
of the most serious violations of the Community Standards of
the College of the Holy Cross. Students at the College of the
Holy Cross are responsible for being familiar with and abiding
by the standards of conduct set forth herein.
Statement of Policy
The College of the Holy Cross strictly prohibits sexual misconduct in all forms. Sexual misconduct includes the following:
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT I
◆ Any sexual penetration (anal, oral or vaginal), however slight,
with any object or sexual intercourse by a man or woman
upon a man or woman without effective consent. Sexual
penetration includes vaginal or anal penetration by a penis,
object, tongue or finger and oral copulation by mouth to
genital contact or genital to mouth contact.
◆ Effective consent is informed, freely and actively given mutually
understandable words or actions which indicate a willingness
to participate in mutually agreed upon sexual activity. Consent
may never be given by minors (in Massachusetts, those not
yet sixteen (16) years of age), mentally disabled persons and
those who are incapacitated as a result of alcohol or other
drug consumption (voluntary or involuntary) or those who
are unconscious, unaware or otherwise physically helpless.
Consent as a result of coercion, intimidation, threat of force
or force is not effective consent.
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT II
◆ Any disrobing of another or exposure to another by a man
or woman without effective consent.
◆ Effective consent is informed, freely and actively given mutually
understandable words or actions which indicate a willingness
to participate in mutually agreed upon sexual activity. Consent
may never be given by minors (in Massachusetts, those not
yet sixteen (16) years of age), mentally disabled persons and
those who are incapacitated as a result of alcohol or other
drug consumption (voluntary or involuntary) or those who
are unconscious, unaware or otherwise physically helpless.
Consent as a result of coercion, intimidation, threat of force
or force is not effective consent.
◆ Any conduct in which a student takes advantage of another
without his/her consent for his/her own advantage or
benefit or to benefit or advantage anyone other than the
one being exploited and that behavior does not constitute
Sexual Misconduct I or II or Sexual Harassment.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
◆ Any type of sexually oriented conduct, whether intentional
or not, that is unwelcome and has the purpose or effect of
creating an employment or academic environment that is
hostile, offensive or coercive to a reasonable woman or
man, as the case may be.
What Effective Consent Means:
The College of the Holy Cross strongly encourages students
who choose to engage in sexual behavior to verbally communicate their intentions and consent as clearly as possible. In the
absence of mutually understandable words or actions, it is the
responsibility of the initiator, or the person who wants to engage in the specific sexual activity, to make sure that he/she has
the consent from his/her partner(s). Consent to some form of
sexual activity does not necessarily consent to other forms of
sexual activity. Mutually understandable consent must be obtained by the initiator at every stage of sexual interaction. Consent is mutually understandable when a reasonable person
would consider the words and/or actions of the parties to have
expressed a mutually understandable agreement between them
to do the same thing, in the same way, at the same time, with
one another. Consent which is obtained through the use of fraud
or force (actual or implied), whether that force be physical force,
threats, intimidation or coercion, is not effective consent.
Consent may never be given by minors (in Massachusetts, those
not yet sixteen (16) years of age), those who are mentally disabled or by one who is incapacitated as a result of alcohol or
other drug consumption (voluntary and involuntary) or those
who are unconscious, unaware or otherwise physically helpless. A person who knows or should reasonably have known
that another person is incapacitated may not engage in sexual
activity with that person. Incapacitation means being in a state
where a person lacks the capacity to appreciate the fact that the
situation is sexual, or cannot appreciate (rationally and reasonably) the nature and/ or extent of the situation.
Additional Clarifying Rules for Sexual Misconduct:
◆ A person who is the object of sexual aggression is not
required to physically or otherwise resist a sexual aggressor;
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◆ Any intentional sexual touching, however slight, with any
object by a man or woman upon a man or woman without
effective consent. Sexual touching includes any bodily
contact with the breasts, groin, genitals, mouth or other
bodily orifice of another or any other bodily contact in a
sexual manner.
SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
◆ Silence, previous sexual relationships, and/or a current
relationship with the initiator (or anyone else) may not, in
themselves, be taken to imply consent;
◆ Intentional use of alcohol or other drugs does not excuse a
violation of the Sexual Misconduct Policy;
◆ Attempts to commit sexual misconduct are also prohibited
under this Policy, as is aiding the commission of sexual
misconduct as an accomplice;
◆ Consent to sexual activity may be withdrawn at any time, as
long as the withdrawal is communicated clearly (because you
cannot be expected to read the mind of your sexual
partner(s)), and all sexual activity must cease;
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◆ An “intent to rape” is not required under the Sexual Misconduct
I policy. Unlike murder, for which there must be intent to kill,
Sexual Misconduct I is not an intent-based concept.The requisite
intent for Sexual Misconduct I is demonstrated by engaging in the
act of intercourse intentionally.
◆ Consent has an expiration date. Consent lasts for a
reasonable time, depending on the circumstances. A person’s
state of incapacity is a subjective determination that will be
made after the incident in light of all of the facts available
because people reach incapacitation at different points and
as a result of different stimuli. They exhibit incapacity in
different ways.
The following factors bear on incapacity:
◆ Body weight, height and size;
For An Individual Reporting Sexual Misconduct
◆ Outrageous or unusual behavior;
The College of the Holy Cross recognizes that a student reporting an incident of sexual misconduct may desire confidentiality
and may not want the College or Public Safety to investigate
and attempt to resolve the incident. For any student who so
requests, officials of the College will maintain confidentiality to
the extent permitted by law. However, the College reserves the
right to investigate and pursue resolution when it is deemed
necessary to protect the interests of the College community. A
student who initially requests confidentiality and who requests
that the College not investigate or pursue resolution may later
request that the College investigate and pursue resolution. Reports filed with Public Safety will be noted in a log that is made
public within two (2) business days of the date of the report. No
names or other information that could reveal the identity of the
individuals involved will be made public in the Public Safety log.
Students should be aware that administrators (with the exception of Chaplains and Counseling Center Staff) must fulfill separate requirements as a matter of law. All personally identifiable
information shall be kept confidential, but statistical information must be passed along to Public Safety regarding the type of
the incident and its general location for publication in the Annual Campus Security Report. This report helps to provide the
community with a clear picture of the extent and nature of campus crime to ensure greater community safety. In addition, College administrators must issue timely warnings for incidents
reported to them that continue to pose a substantial threat to
bodily harm or danger to members of the campus community.
◆ Unconsciousness.
For An Individual Accused of Sexual Misconduct
◆ Tolerance for alcohol and other drugs;
◆ Amount and type of alcohol or other drugs consumed, and
the mixture taken;
◆ Amount of food intake prior to consumption;
◆ Voluntariness of consumption;
◆ Vomiting;
◆ Propensity for blacking out (mentally or physically);
◆ Genetics.
Alcohol related incapacity results from a level of alcohol ingestion that is more severe than impairment, being under the influence, drunkenness or intoxication. It is less severe than alcohol
poisoning or overdose, which may lead to coma or death. Evidence of incapacity may be detected from context clues, such as:
◆ Slurred speech;
◆ Bloodshot eyes;
◆ The smell of alcohol on their breath;
◆ Shaky equilibrium;
◆ Vomiting;
None of these facts, except for unconsciousness, will constitute –
in and of itself – incapacitation. Indications of consent are irrelevant if the initiator knows or should reasonably have known
of the incapacity of another person.
Statement on Confidentiality
The Holy Cross community understands that all parties involved
in the report of a violation of the sexual misconduct policy experience significant distress, whether they be the victim, the accused or any other individual associated with the report. All
parties involved are expected to be treated with respect and
dignity and the community will provide a safe place where the
individuals may receive appropriate personal support. If any
person involved in the report of sexual misconduct desires confidential support, they should speak with professional staff in
the Counseling Center, Chaplains’ Office or Health Services.
Staff in Health Services are required by federal law to pass along
nonpersonally identifiable statistical information to Public Safety.
The only information that will be released is that an incident was
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reported, the type of incident and the general location of the
incident (i.e., “on campus” or “off campus”); no address will be
given). Statistics given to Public Safety will be made available
through publication in the Annual Campus Security Report.
Students have the right under federal law (Title IX) to expect
that reports of sexual misconduct will be taken seriously by the
College of the Holy Cross. At the request of the student making
the report, or when deemed necessary to protect the interests
of the College community, reports will be investigated and properly resolved through administrative procedures. Officials of
the College, such as the Residence Life staff, deans or other
administrators, shall be available to any student seeking information or wishing to report an incident of sexual misconduct.
Confidentiality with respect to a person accused of having violated
the sexual misconduct policy is governed by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), also known as the Buckley
Amendment. FERPA provides that personally identifiable information maintained in the educational records of an institution shall
not be disclosed, except as otherwise specified by law.
Jurisdiction
College jurisdiction and discipline shall be limited to conduct
which occurs on College premises or which occurs off College
premises and adversely affects members of the College community and/or pursuit of the College’s mission.
Period of Limitation
Any member of the College community may file a complaint
against a student for allegedly violating the sexual misconduct
policy. The term “student” includes all persons (other than faculty, staff or administrators) taking or auditing courses at the
College, either full-time or part-time. Persons who are not offi-
cially enrolled for a particular term but who have a continuing
relationship with the College are considered students. The term
“member of the College community” includes any person who
is a student, faculty member, administrator/staff member or
any other person employed by the College. A person’s status in
a particular situation shall be determined by the Vice President
for Student Affairs.
Statement of Rights
It is the goal of the College of the Holy Cross to ensure that students have access to needed resources, services and information.
Normally, the College assures all students the following:
◆ To be treated with respect by College officials.
◆ To be notified of available spiritual and personal counseling,
mental health, medical or student services, both on campus
and in the community.
◆ To receive notification of options for and available assistance
in changing academic and living situations after an alleged
incident of sexual misconduct, if so requested and if such
changes are reasonably available (no charges or investigation,
campus or criminal, need occur before this option is available).
◆ To have an advisor present during a Community Standards
Board hearing.
◆ To be informed of the outcome and sanction of any
disciplinary hearing involving sexual misconduct.
◆ To not have irrelevant prior sexual history admitted in a
Community Standards Board hearing.
◆ To elect not to have reports of sexual misconduct resolved
through the informal resolution.
◆ To be free from any behavior that may be construed by the
College to be intimidating or harassing.
For an Individual Reporting Sexual Misconduct:
◆ To have reports of sexual misconduct responded to in
accordance with Community Standards and Judicial
Procedures for Students.
◆ To appeal the finding and sanction of the Community
Standards Board in accordance with the standards for
appeal.
◆ To not have a report investigated unless the College deems
it necessary to protect the interests of the College
community.
For An Individual Accused of Sexual Misconduct:
◆ To be notified of a report of sexual misconduct in accordance with Community Standards and Judicial Procedures
for Students.
◆ To be heard in accordance with the Community Standards
and Judicial Procedures for Students.
Sales and Solicitation
Sales, concessions, and fundraisers by students or student organizations require the approval of the Office of Student Programs
and Leadership Development, Hogan 229. This includes raffles,
contests, sales and direct solicitation of funds. Solicitation of individual employees and alumni is not permitted. All other solicitation must be reported to the Office of the Vice President of
Development.
All approved sales or solicitations must have their College-issued license with them and visible at all times.
Outside vendors are restricted to the Hogan Campus Center
and require approval from Auxiliary Services. All violations
should be reported to Public Safety and Student Affairs.
Sales Representatives
A sales representative (student or non-student) who wishes to
solicit on campus must have approval in writing from the Student Affairs Office. Such approval will normally be granted to
students, unless the item is available through normal channels,
such as the bookstore or the cafeteria. Solicitation in the Residence Halls also requires approval by the SGA and each house
council.
Smoking Policy
For health and safety reasons, all buildings at the College of the
Holy Cross, including residence halls, are smoke free. Smoking
is not permitted in any area of the buildings. In order to keep
entryways smoke free, smoking is not permitted within 20 feet
of entryways. Smoking is not permitted on the Stein Bridge, or
within 20 feet of the entry to the bridge. The placement of containers for unused smoking materials will be located at a distance indicating where smoking is permitted in any entryway.
Sports Activities
To protect the grounds, sport activities are not permitted on the
quadrangle or any grassed area adjacent to campus buildings.
Instead, Freshman Field and the playing field next to the Hart
Center should be used for these purposes. Students are expected
to use care to avoid breaking windows and other damage to
College property. Charges for any property damage will be
billed directly to the student(s) responsible.
Skating or Skateboarding: Due to the potential for injury, skating or skateboarding in a reckless manner is prohibited. Skating
or skateboarding in buildings is prohibited.
Protest and Demonstration Guidelines
As an academic institution, the College of the Holy Cross is
committed to an environment in which a variety of ideas can be
reasonably proposed and critically examined. The College recognizes that the free exchange of ideas and expression may
produce conflicts in beliefs and proposals for action. This exchange is an important element in the pursuit of knowledge. All
members of the College community have a responsibility to
maintain channels of communication which foster a climate favorable to maintaining this exchange. Implicit in the pursuit of
this exchange is the privilege to dissent and demonstrate in a
peaceful and nondisruptive manner without unreasonable obstruction or hindrance. The College expects that those who
enjoy this privilege also accept the responsibility for their actions and for maintaining order.
The following are general guidelines for protests and demonstrations :
◆ Any assembly, protest or display may not interfere with the
normal operations of the College, prevent access to any
office, building or other facility, or threaten the well being or
safety of any individual.
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◆ The Division of Student Affairs serves as the contact and
clearinghouse for anyone wishing to conduct a demonstration, rally, or protest on campus. General conduct, expectations and previously scheduled events will be reviewed with
demonstrators.
◆ Student Affairs also serves as the conduit for campus wide
communication regarding these activities. The Departments
of Public Safety, Public Affairs and other offices or departments that may be potentially affected will be informed of
any proposed activities by Student Affairs.
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Full-time students may take one course per semester at participating consortium colleges at no additional charge. A master
course list is available in the Registrar’s Office or online. For
more information, contact the Registrar at 508.793.2511.
Interlibrary Loans
Seventeen academic, public, and special libraries share their collections and expertise through the sharing of resources. Walkin interlibrary loan options are available between many of the
institutions as well as access through the interlibrary loan book
shuttle service. For more information, contact Interlibrary Loan
in the Dinand Library at 508.793.2639.
Career Fairs
Annual Career Fairs are held in March and sponsored by the
Colleges of Worcester Consortium and the Career Planning
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A guide to food, fun and more
INSIDER’S GUIDE
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Surviving without a Car
RESTAURANTS THAT DELIVER
Boomers Sub and Deli
Blue Bird Pizza
Bravo Café
Ernie’s Pizza & More
Domino’s Pizza
DP Dough
Fresh Way Pizza
Golden Pizza
George’s
Green Street Pizza
King Chef Chinese
Lloyd’s Pizza
Panda King
Palace Pizza
Papa Gino’s
Pizzeria Delight
Road Runner
Xing Xing Restaurant
93 Highland Street
591 Park Ave.
57 Highland St.
80 West St.
396 Park Avenue
4 Wyola Dr.
1406 Main St.
210 Chandler St.
1347 Main St.
102 Green Street
205 Chandler St.
974 Main St.
68 Stafford St.
1032 Southbridge St.
459 Southbridge St.
522 Cambridge St.
3 Hamilton St.
336 Grafton St.
(508) 791-5551 Takes Crusader!
(508) 798-6591
(508) 798-2000
(508) 755-3203
(508) 754-2236 Takes Crusader!
(508) 755-3232
(508) 752-4131
(508) 752-8907
(508) 755-4513
(508) 791-9826
(508) 767-0209
(508) 752-2464
(508) 754-4999
(508) 792-6222
(508) 832-6583
(508) 753-3335
(508) 797-0314
(508) 754-6980
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RESTAURANTS/DINERS
Biagio’s Grill
Anthony’s
Harlequin Restaurant at
The Beechwood Hotel
Bickford’s
Boulevard Diner
Boynton Family Restaurant
Caffé Dolce
Cactus Pete’s
Castle Restaurant
Chili’s
Chopsticks
Chuck’s Steak House
Dino’s Ristorante
Flying Rhino
King Chef
Java Hut
Leo’s Ristorante
Margarita’s
Maxwell Silverman’s
Miss Worcester
North Works Bar and Grille
O’Connors
111 Chop House
Panera Bread
Piccadilly Pub
Ping’s Garden
Racha Thai
Sakura Tokyo
Sole Proprietor
Thyme’s Sq.
Tiano’s on Pearl
Tortilla Sam’s
Vinny T’s of Boston
Webster House
Wonder Bar Restaurant
Yong Shing
Entree
Price Range
$11-20
$9-18
Cuisine
Italian
Italian
257 Park Ave.
172 Shrewsbury St.
$9-33
$5-15
$3-10
$4-14
$2-6
$6.5-30
$17-25
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$5-15
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$14-25
$4-12
$6-15
$6-15
$7-15
$9-13
American
Family food
Diner Food
Italian
Coffee/desserts
Steaks plus
Continental
Assorted
Chinese
Steaks plus
Italian
Assorted
Chinese
Coffee/lite fare+desserts
Italian
Mexican
Assorted
Diner Food
Assorted
Assorted
Steaks/seafood
Sandwiches,Soups,Bakery
Assorted
Chinese
Thai
Japanese
Seafood
Assorted
Italian
Mexican
Italian
Greek-American
Italian
Chinese
363 Plantation St.
(508) 754-2000
452 Southbridge Street
(508) 832-3229
155 Shrewsbury St.
(508) 791-4535
117 Highland St.
(508) 756-8458
154 Shrewsbury St.
(508) 754-3761
400 Park Avenue
(508) 752-3038
1230 Main St., Leicester
(508) 892-8000
291 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury (508) 756-1800
1083 Main St.
(508) 755-1075
10 Prospect St., Rt. 20
(508) 832-2553
13 Lord St.
(508) 753-9978
278 Shrewsbury St.
(508) 757-1450
205 Chandler St.
(508) 767-0209
1073 Main St.
(508) 752-1678
11 Brackett Ct.
(508) 753-9490
10 Prospect St., Auburn
(508) 832-2553
Lincoln Square
(508) 755-1200
300 Southbridge Street
(508) 757-7775
106 Grove St.,
(508) 755-9657
1160 West Boylston St.,
(508) 853-0789
111 Shrewsbury St.
(508) 799-4111
White City Plaza, Rte 9
(508) 798-9949
482 Shrewsbury St.
(508) 755-1808
60 Madison St.
(508) 79l-9577
545 Southwest cutoff
(508) 757-8884
640 Park Ave
(508) 792-1068
118 Highland St.
(508) 798-3474
455 Pleasant St.
(508) 791-6102
55 Pearl St.
(508) 752-8901
107 Highland St.
(508) 756-7267
7 Boston Tpke, Shrewsbury (508) 755-0900
1 Webster Square
(508) 757-7208
121 Shrewsbury St
(508) 752-9909
338 Southbridge St., Auburn (508) 832-0622
(508) 756-7995
(508) 757-6864
BANKS
Bay State Savings Bank
Citizens Bank
Commerce Bank and Trust
Flagship Bank & Trust
Bank of America
Sovereign Bank
Webster Credit Union
28 Franklin St.
378 Burncoat St.
247 Mill St.
541 A Lincoln St.
940 W. Boylston St.
386 Main St.
120 Front St.
100 Front St. or
116 Milbury St. or
365 Main St.
447 Main Street
547 Southbridge St., Auburn
275 Greenwood St.
GETTING FROM HERE TO THERE: IN WORCESTER
SGA Shuttle: (Free)
See SGA Website or call SGA Office at 2479 or 7421 see page 26 also
Available during the day, simply call: x2479
Consortium Inter-College Shuttle: (Free with ID)
Information and bus schedules available at Holy Cross Switchboard (O) or Student Programs (3487)
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(508) 890-8900
(508) 890-8920
(508) 754-1037
(508) 854-2180
(508) 853-3602
(508) 797-6842
(508) 799-4321
(800) 841-4000
(508) 890-6810
(508) 671-5180
(508) 671-5170
LOCAL BUSES IN WORCESTER:
508-791-WRTA (9782) http://www.therta.com/
Taxi Cabs
Red Cab
Yellow Cab
(508) 792-9999
(508) 754-3211
Getting from Here to There: Beyond Worcester
Bus Service
Greyhound
75 Madison St., Worcester
FOR SCHEDULES: www.greyhound.com
Peter Pan
75 Madison St., Worcester
MASSACHUSETTS(MBTA):
1-800-392-6100
http://www.mbta.com/Rail Service
Amtrak www.amtrak.com
Union Station at Worcester Sq., Worcester
LOCAL NUMBER (GETS YOU TO AN ANSWERING MACHINE ABOUT THE STATION HRS. ETC.):
SCHEDULING NUMBER: 1 – 800 – USA RAIL = 1-800-872 7245
Air Travel
Boston Logan Intl. Airport
Bradley Intl. Airport
T. F Green Airport
E. Boston, MA
Hartford/Windsor Locks, CT
Warwick/Providence, RI
Limousine Service
Knights Airport Limousine
2000 Grafton St., Millbury
Worcester Airport Limousine
219 W. Boylston Street, West Boylston
(508) 754-3247
800-343-9999
(508) 755-0356
(508) 839-6252
MA (800) 227-7005
Outside MA(800) 822-5456
(508) 835-6436
MA (800) 660-0992
Outside MA (800) 343-1369
Postal Services
U.S. Post Office
Worcester Main Station
United Parcel Service
Western Union at Shaw’s
Holy Cross Station, Hogan Campus Center
4 East Central Street
68 Stafford St., Auburn
(508) 793-2407
795-3600 or (800) 222-1811
(508) 721-9600
797-9084 or (800) 325-6000
101 Southbridge St., Auburn
248 Mill Street, Worcester
38 Southbridge Street, Auburn
405 Boston Turnpike, Rt. 9, Shrewsbury
(508) 791-5700
(508) 754-7645
(508) 755-4304
(508) 842-8931
Sampson Rd., Charlton
l800 Main St., Holden
275 Turnpike Rd., Westboro
202 Brigham St., Northboro
Upland St., Auburn
28 Pleasant St., Leicester
33 Albright Rd., Sterling
1430 Main St., Leicester
187 Prospect St., West Boylston
(508) 248-5111
(508) 829-3l29
(508) 836-5460
(508) 393-2444
(508) 755-3291
(508) 892-9188
(978) 422-0275
(508) 892-1390
(508) 835-4484
790 Southbridge St., Auburn
1 Belmont Street, Northboro
(508) 832-0797
(508) 898-9588
403 Oxford St.N., Auburn
284 Lake Ave., Worcester
(508) 832-7201
(508) 799-0910
648 Park Ave., Worcester
(508) 757-8640
Recreation
BOWLING
AMF Auburn Lanes
Colonial Bowling Centre
Thunderbird Bowl
Town & Country Bowl
GOLF COURSES
Heritage Country Club
Holden Hills Country Club
Indian Meadows Golf Club
Juniper Hill Golf Course
Pakachoag Golf Course
Pine Ridge Country Club
Sterling Country Club
Leicester Country Club
Wachusett Country Club
MINIATURE GOLF
Crystal Caves Mini Golf
Lighthouse Mini Golf
ICE SKATING
insider’s guide
Horgan Skating Arena
Worcester Skating Arena
ROLLER SKATING
Skylite Roller Skating Center
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MUSEUMS
American Antiquarian Society
Higgins Armory Museum
Ecotarium
Old Sturbridge Village
Worcester Art Museum
Worcester Historical Museum
Worcester Crafts Center
185 Salisbury St., Worcester
100 Barber Ave., Worcester
222 Harrington Way, Worcester
Old Sturbridge Village Rd.(Rt. 20), Sturbridge
www.osv.org
55 Salisbury St., Worcester
www.worcesterart.org
30 Elm Street, Worcester
25 Sagamore Rd., Worcester
(508) 755-5221
(508) 853-6015
(508) 929-2700
(508) 347-3362
(508) 799-4406
(508) 753-8278
(508) 753-8183
MOVIES, THEATERS, CONCERT HALLS
Bijou Cinema
DCU Center Box Office
Elm Draught House Cinema
Foothills Theater
110 Front Street, Worcester
50 Foster Street, Worcester
35 Elm St., Millbury
110 Front Street, Worcester
Leicester Drive-In
Mechanics Concert Hall
Showcase Cinemas North
Worcester Cnty Lt. Opera Club
1675 Main Street, Leicester
321 Main St., Worcester
135 Brooks St., Worcester
21 Grand View Ave., Worcester
(508) 757-0900
(508) 755-6800
(508) 865-2850
(508) 754-3314
(508) 799-9166
(508) 892-4400
(508) 752-5608
(508) 853-4000
(508) 753-4383
MISCELLANEOUS
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Boys & Girls Club
2 Ionic Avenue, Worcester
Girl’s Inc.
67 Lincoln Street, Worcester
YMCA of Greater Worcester, Lakeside Program Center
16 Lakeside Ave., Worcester
(508) 754-2686
(508) 752-6075
EZ Storage, (Summer storage)
(508) 842-2440
869 Boston Turnpike/Rte. 9, Shrewsbury, MA
(508) 791-8940
HOLY CROSS CAMPUS MAP
Academic Buildings
1
2
3
O’Kane Hall
(Fenwick Theatre; Dance
Studio; Cantor Art Gallery;
Public Safety)
Fenwick Hall
(Admissions; Brooks
Concert Hall)
Smith Hall
(Registrar; Class Deans;
Center for Religion,
Ethics andCulture)
Dinand Library
5
Beaven Hall
6
O’Neil Hall
7
Swords Hall
8
Haberlin Hall
9
Millard Art Center
10
Stein Hall
Residence Halls
11
Mulledy Hall
Clark Hall
26
Tennis Courts
13
Hanselman Hall
27
Fitton Field (3,000 seats)
14
Lehy Hall
28
15
Healy Hall
Fitton Football Stadium
(23,500 seats)
16
Loyola Hall
17
Senior Apartments
29
Hogan Campus Center
18
Alumni Hall
30
19
Carlin Hall
Ciampi Hall
(Jesuit Community)
20
Wheeler Hall
31
Students’ Parking
32
Visitors’ Parking
33
St. Joseph Memorial Chapel
34
Greenhouse
35
Campion House
(Chaplains’ Office)
36
Kimball Hall
(Student Dining)
37
Maintenance Building
38
Parking Garage
39
Admissions Parking
40
Main Gate; Linden Lane
41
College Square
Facilities
21
22
Johnson Smith Soccer
Stadium (1,350 seats)
Hart Recreation Center
(Smith Wellness Center;
Basketball Arena (3,600
seats); Pool; Ice Hockey
Arena (1,400 seats);
Rowing Tanks)
23
Playing/Practice Fields
24
Artificial Turf Field and Track
25
Fieldhouse
Other Facilities
insider’s
guide
4
12
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INDEX
A
AbiGaLe ...................................................................... 19
Academic Affairs ...................................................... 31
Academic Honesty Policy .................................. 35
Academic Services and Learning Resources .. 5
Address Change ...................................................... 61
Affirmative Action ............................... Back cover
Air Travel ...................................................................... 71
Alcohol Policy ........................................................... 55
Allies ............................................................................... 19
Amnesty International ......................................... 20
Appalachia Service Project ............................... 20
Archives ....................................................................... 13
ASIA ............................................................................... 19
ASL ................................................................................ 19
Athletic Facilities ......................................................... 5
Attendance ................................................................ 35
Automobile Regulations .................................... 60
Awards, Annual ......................................................... 42
B
Ballroom Dance Club ........................................... 19
Banks .............................................................................. 70
Best Buddies International ................................. 20
Biology Society ........................................................ 19
Bishop Healy Multicultural Society ............... 19
Black Student Union (BSU) .............................. 19
Bookstore ..................................................................... 6
Bus Service ................................................................. 71
C
Cable TV ...................................................................... 27
CAB ............................................................................... 20
Campus Christian Fellowship (CCF) ............. 20
Campus Advisory Board on Alcohol
(CABA) .................................................................. 60
Campus Communications ............................ 5, 60
Campus Map ............................................................. 73
Career Planning Center ......................................... 5
CASA ........................................................................... 19
CDCs ............................................................................ 23
Chaplains’, Office of the College .................... 29
Club Sports ............................................................... 19
College Democrats ............................................... 20
College Policies & Procedures ......................... 55
College Republicans .............................................. 20
College Seal/ Cognomen ...................................... 1
Community Standards ......................................... 47
Compass ...................................................................... 20
Counseling Center ................................................... 6
Crusader,The ............................................................ 19
Crusader OneCard .................................................. 8
D
Deans ....................................................................... 6, 31
Death in Family, Notice of ................................. 30
Dining Services ........................................................... 7
Directory Index ...................... Inside Back cover
Disability Services ............................ 8, Back cover
Drug Policy ................................................................. 58
E
Eco Action ................................................................. 20
Emergency Procedures .......................................... 9
Equestrian Club ....................................................... 19
Escort Service, Public Safety ............................ 15
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F
Financial Aid ................................................................... 8
Fire Safety ................................................................... 24
French Club ............................................................... 19
Fund Raising ............................................................... 61
G
GESSO ......................................................................... 19
Grounds ...................................................................... 61
Guest Policy ............................................................... 26
H
Habitat for Humanity ........................................... 20
Hall Sports ................................................................. 26
Harassment Policy .................................................. 62
Health Services .......................................................... 8
Hogan Campus Center ......................................... 9
Honor Societies ..................................................... 41
House Councils ....................................................... 23
Housing Contract .................................................. 28
Housing Coordinator .......................................... 23
Housing Policies ....................................................... 25
Housekeeping .......................................................... 26
I
I.N.D.I.A. ........................................................................ 19
Inclusive Language .................................................. 61
Insider’s Guide .......................................................... 69
Investing Club ........................................................... 20
Italian Club .................................................................. 19
ITS ................................................................................... 10
J
Judicial Advisors Center (JAC) .......................... 52
Judicial Affairs, Office of ................................. 12,48
Judicial Procedures ................................................. 55
L
LASO ............................................................................ 19
Laundry ........................................................................ 26
Libraries ........................................................................ 12
Limousine Service .................................................. 71
Literary Society ....................................................... 19
M
Mailboxes .................................................................... 14
Math/ CS Club .......................................................... 19
Meal Plans ...................................................................... 8
MIX ................................................................................. 20
Model United Nations ......................................... 20
Multicultural Education ........................................ 13
Multicultural Peer Educators (MPE) ............. 19
Musical Instruments ............................................... 26
N
N.E.E.D ......................................................................... 19
Night Rider ................................................................. 22
Non-Discrimination Policy .............. Back cover
Non-Resident Students ..................................... 14
O
Off-Campus Students .......................................... 14
P
Pax Christi .................................................................. 20
Peer Educators ....................................................... 23
Pets ................................................................................. 26
Physics Club ............................................................... 19
Postings ......................................................................... 63
Post Office Services .............................................. 14
Public Safety, Department of ........................... 15
Purple Key Society ................................................. 20
Purple Patcher (yearbook) ............................... 20
Q
Quiet Hours ............................................................. 26
R
Recreation (Off Campus) .................................. 71
Registration (Enrollment) .................................. 35
Residence Hall Rules & Regulations ............. 24
Residence Life .......................................................... 23
Resident Assistants (RA’s) .................................. 23
Restaurants ......................................................... 69,70
Retreats ....................................................................... 30
Room Party Policy ................................................. 57
Room Safety Regulations .................................. 24
ROTC ........................................................................... 15
RPEs ............................................................................... 19
S
SADER ......................................................................... 20
Sailing Club ................................................................. 20
Sanctioning Guideline .......................................... 57
Sales Representatives ........................................... 65
S.H.A.P.E. ...................................................................... 19
Sexual Harrassment Policy ................................ 62
Sexual Misconduct ................................................. 62
Sir Thomas More Pre-Law Society ............... 19
Social Rooms ............................................................ 26
Solicitation ................................................................. 26
Smoking Policy .................................................. 24, 66
Spanish Club .............................................................. 19
Spor ts .......................................................... 5,19,26,66
SPUD ............................................................................ 20
SRCs ....................................................................... 20,23
SRDs .............................................................................. 23
S.T.A.R. Web Access ............................................... 15
Storage ......................................................................... 26
Student Affairs, Division of ................................ 16
Student Coalition on Hunger
& Homelessness (SCOHAH) ...................... 20
Student Employment ........................................... 17
Student Government Association ........ 20,21
Student Life, Office of ......................................... 17
Student Organizations & Clubs ...................... 19
Student Programs and Involvement ............ 19
Students for Life .............................................. 20,30
Summer Internship Program ............................ 17
T
Tae Kwon Do ........................................................... 20
Tailgating ....................................................................... 56
Taxi Service ................................................................ 71
Telephones ................................................................. 26
Theatre ........................................................................ 19
Transportation (from or on Campus) ... 22, 69,70
V
Vending Machines ................................................... 27
Voter Registration .................................................. 18
W
WCHC 88.1FM ....................................................... 19
Weights .................................................................... 5,18
Wellness Programming, Office of ............ 17,18
Wilderness Outing Club ..................................... 20
Women’s Forum ..................................................... 19
Worcester Map ....................................................... 67
Y
Young Off-Campus Youth Organization
(YOYO) ..................................................................... 20
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