Student Life

Emmanuel College is located in the heart of Boston, a city rich in history and culture. Emmanuel College students’ experience extends far beyond the campus. The Museum of Fine Arts, The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Symphony Hall and Fenway Park are just a few of the landmarks within walking distance that enhance student life.

Emmanuel College is in the midst of the heaviest concentration of colleges in the world. Through its participation in the Colleges of the Fenway consortium, Emmanuel students benefit from the social and cultural events at the five member colleges.

The College seeks to serve both the College community and the local community. Volunteer and paid work of various types, including work in nearby hospitals, schools and community agencies, provide students with opportunities to become involved in the community and gain professional experience. Service to others is central to the Emmanuel College student experience.

GENERAL REGULATIONS

Regulations and information covering all phases of student life are contained in the Student Guide which can be accessed on the website. All students are expected to fulfill the obligations set forth. Emmanuel College students who are not living at home or residing on campus must report their local address to the Office of the Registrar.

The College is not liable for the loss, theft or damage of personal property. Massachusetts state law requires all students to have health insurance coverage. A college health insurance plan is available for students not covered by a family plan. All international students are required to enroll in the college health insurance plan.

STUDENT AFFAIRS

The Division of Student Affairs serves students through development of the whole person guided by the charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Providing transformative opportunities within an inclusive community of diverse perspectives, Student Affairs empowers students through learning, growth, leadership and action to pursue lives of purpose as global citizens.

Administration Dean of Students/Chief Student Affairs Officer collaborates with student leaders, faculty, staff and administrators to provide quality services, programs and activities that support students in their academic endeavors, and enhance campus life. Student Affairs represents the needs and interests of the student body to the College community, responds to student needs, answers inquiries and imposes discipline for infractions of the student code of conduct. Student Affairs staff and administrators serve as student organization and class advisors and are available to assist individual students with concerns.

Athletics It is the mission of the Emmanuel College athletic department to recruit, enroll and foster the development of collegiate student athletes both on and off the playing fields. The development of the whole person is promoted by combining strong athletic competition and high academic standards, providing students with a physical, mental, and social readiness in a safe,

sportsmanlike, and challenging environment. Emmanuel College is a Division III member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

The College sponsors 16 varsity sports including: men’s and women’s cross country, men’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, women’s softball, men’s and women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field, men’s and women’s basketball and men’s and women’s lacrosse. Emmanuel’s main conference affiliation is with the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) which is comprised of 13 New England colleges and universities.

The Jean Yawkey Center and the Roberto Clemente turf field are home to the Emmanuel Saints. The athletic facilities include an athletic training room, locker rooms, and a gymnasium with a bleacher seating capacity of 1,400. The gymnasium is a comprehensive facility that hosts home basketball and volleyball contests. In addition, the multi-use facility includes a batting cage and space utilized by all of our varsity sports, club teams and Colleges of the Fenway Intramural programs. The Colleges of the Fenway Intramural Program promotes non-varsity competition between and among the six Colleges of the Fenway campuses. The program offers both coed and single-sex options in many different areas including basketball, soccer, volleyball, flag football, racquetball, ping-pong and innertube water polo.

Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion The Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (CDEI) engages the Emmanuel College Community by providing programs and initiatives that celebrate diversity, affirm identity and promote authentic inclusion. We aim to empower students from underrepresented backgrounds through support and advocacy. Consistent with Emmanuel College’s Mission, the Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is committed to social justice and works with the entire Emmanuel Community to ensure the engagement, inclusion, and empowerment of all students.

The Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion also advises the College’s Multicultural Clubs and Organizations. In this role, we are able to develop programs and events in collaboration with our student organizations. These partnerships allow us to plan for thematic programs including: Hispanic Heritage Month, National Coming Out Day, Black History Month and AsianAmerican Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We also work with student organizations to coordinate discussions and dialogues centered on current events and social justice issues.

Mission and Ministry Rooted in the spirit of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Emmanuel College strives to create a welcoming community that embraces the Gospel ethic that inspires us to seek social justice and to live compassionately. Informed by the charism of the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, that education is God’s greatest work, Mission and Ministry offers opportunities for students, faculty and staff of varying denominations to enrich their relationship with God, self and others through prayer groups, retreats, days apart, discussion groups, spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, education, the Catholic sacramental life, interdenominational dialogue and varied community service. Living compassionately reflects yet again another Notre Dame charism, that of embodying God’s goodness, as the Emmanuel College community invests itself in a comprehensive volunteer service program both at home and abroad.

The Mission and Ministry Office collaborates with the Office of Residence Life in sponsoring an Intentional Community living experience at the Notre Dame Campus in Roxbury. The experience involves community living, volunteer experience with our community partners in the Roxbury area, regular reflection periods, and an end-ofyear project demonstrating the work of the students. The mission of the Intentional Community, open to students of all faiths, is to provide a worthwhile experience for students to deepen their understanding of compassionate service to others, enliven their sense of spirituality, and deepen their faith. Emmanuel College hosts the Catholic population of the member colleges of the collaboration of the Colleges of the Fenway, another vital component of the spiritual life of the College.

Community Service and Service Learning Emmanuel College has a long history and tradition of serving the community. In an active campus community committed to social justice, students make a difference, when and where they want. 80-85 percent of our student body participates in volunteer activities, resulting in nearly 45,000 hours of service to the community. Emmanuel has been placed on The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for the last five years. Community service is a vital piece of the Emmanuel College experience. An Emmanuel education is one that will make a difference in our students’ lives. In return, it is expected that they will make a difference in the lives of others.

Counseling Center The mission of the counseling center is to support the personal, social, and academic development of students and the wellbeing of the Emmanuel community. Our professional staff provide strengthsbased individual and group counseling to undergraduates as well as proactive prevention, education, and consultation across campus. Our multidisciplinary team welcomes and advocates for students of all backgrounds and works to create a safe environment that fosters the unique strengths of each individual.

The Counseling Center is staffed by licensed clinicians and adheres to the professional and ethical standards governing psychologists and mental health counselors established by the American Psychological Association.

New Student Engagement and Transition The Office of New Student Engagement and Transition provides new students and their families with resources, support, and outreach during the initial transition to Emmanuel College. The office serves as a liaison to administrative and faculty offices regarding any new student issues including, but not limited to, students who may be at risk regarding persistence at Emmanuel.

This office oversees transitional programming including but not limited to new student orientation and welcome week, as well as advising the first-year class officers.

Detailed information is available on the New Student Engagement and Transition portion of the Emmanuel College website.

The Jean Yawkey Center The Jean Yawkey Center serves as the central gathering area—the living room for the student body. The building includes the Maureen Murphy Wilkens Atrium with wireless Internet access, student meeting spaces, dining facilities, recreational and fitness areas, as well as a 1,400-seat gymnasium. The Jean Yawkey Center hosts various weekly student organization meetings, Family Weekend events,

discussion and study groups, intramural programs, numerous club activities including concerts, poetry slams, multicultural food tastings, lectures and open-mic nights, as well as Emmanuel College’s annual Dance Marathon.

The Jean Yawkey Center for Community Leadership provides opportunities for Emmanuel students to utilize Boston as their extended classroom while simultaneously allowing them to serve at agencies and schools throughout the greater Boston area. The Jean Yawkey Center for Community Leadership sponsors academic and co-curricular events including service learning courses, a cultural competence training program and a city-wide service day. Annually, the Jean Yawkey Center for Community Leadership awards scholarships to upperclass Emmanuel students for exemplary work.

Residence Life and Housing The Office of Residence Life and Housing provides students with opportunities to explore new experiences, enhance personal growth, build new relationships, and play an active role in celebrating and promoting the ideals of a Catholic community. The Residence Life and Housing staff strives to create an environment conducive to promoting living and learning that is safe, just and developmental.

Students live in four residence halls on main campus that offer a variety of living options. The residence halls offer a number of amenities including Internet and cable, recreation and fitness equipment, televisions, kitchens, laundry facilities, study areas and computers.

An Assistant Director/Residence Director is a professional staff member who lives in the hall with the students. This person is responsible for the day-to-day management of the building and is responsible for creating an environment that will support an individual’s growth and development. In addition, each hall has Resident Assistants who are student leaders that live with the residents and are dedicated to supporting residents with their personal and academic concerns.

Student Activities The Office of Student Activities strives to provide all Emmanuel College students with a wide range of educational and social opportunities that will facilitate the development of the whole person through an integrated co-curricular program. Through various leadership initiatives and the advisement of student clubs and organizations, the Office will provide opportunities that enhance our students’ educational endeavors, foster critical thinking, social and intellectual interaction and an awareness of the world beyond the classroom.

The Office assists in connecting our students with one or more of our 100-plus areas of involvement: overseeing clubs and organizations, implementing a variety of college-wide programs, the Emmanuel Leadership Academy, Commuter Services, Weekend Programming, offering discounted tickets to off-campus events such as the Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics, the movies and to a number of theater productions. Aside from assisting students with their seamless transition to, and continued development within the college community, the Office provides a safe and supportive environment that promotes, encourages and celebrates differences as well as delivers services and programs that focus on issues of diversity and multiculturalism, so that our students achieve a high level of cultural competence.

Through a collaboration with other offices as well as our clubs and organizations, we coordinate thematic programming such as Latino Heritage Month, Native American Heritage Month, Emmanuel College Celebrates the Twelve Days of Christmas, Black History Month, Safe Spring Break Campaign, Women’s History Month, and International Hospitality Night.

Health Services The mission of Health Services is to provide accessible and high-quality health care to the undergraduate student body at Emmanuel College. Health Services’ strives to maintain and promote the health and well-being of the student population while treating acute and chronic illnesses and coordinating referrals for specialty care when appropriate. Health Services has the ability to conduct many lab procedures on-site such as urine analysis, rapid flu tests, rapid strep tests, pregnancy tests and TB tests. We perform phlebotomy, STI screening including HIV, cultures and pap smears which are processed at Quest Diagnostics. If a student requires imaging or further work-up we are able to order these tests and will help the student schedule the appointment and coordinate transportation if needed. Health Services is staffed by two Nurse Practitioners, a MD and an office manager. The Nurse Practitioners serve as the primary providers for the students and are licensed to prescribe medications when indicated. Emmanuel College hosts a flu clinic on campus in the fall as well as various educational programs year-round focusing on health and wellness for students.