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ecPULSE Program Program for Undergraduate Leadership and Scholarship Excellence

Summer 2011 – Spring 2012 • Mission & Purpose of ecPULSE • Program Schedule • Emmanuel College Policies • Course Descriptions • Workshops and Program Descriptions • Biographies of Faculty and Peer Mentors

Table of Contents

Greetings to the ecPULSE Class of 2015!

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Program Schedule

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Summer 2011 Course and Workshop Descriptions

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Administrative Staff

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Professors & Faculty Mentors

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Peer Mentors

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Program Regulations & Course Policies

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Map of Emmanuel College

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Greetings to the ecPULSE Class of 2015!

We are pleased you have decided to begin your Emmanuel College career with the Program for Undergraduate Leadership and Scholarship Excellence (ecPULSE)! This inaugural issue of the ecPULSE Handbook contains pertinent information about the Program’s mission, structure, curriculum and resources.

The aim of ecPULSE is to ease students’ transition into the academic, social and cultural life of Emmanuel College. This goal is grounded in the College’s firm commitment to provide access to higher education to all students. It also aligns with current research showing that programs like ecPULSE dramatically increase academic success and overall satisfaction with the undergraduate experience.

Students enroll in a rigorous two-week pre-semester summer program, co-curricular programming, academic advising and one-to-one faculty and peer mentorship. This network of support will continue for the remainder of the academic year. With the semester academic and cultural programs, students will receive individualized interactions with faculty and upper-class student leaders.

The main components of ecPULSE include: Summer coursework. The summer component occurs two weeks ahead of move-in day, in order to provide a seamless transition to college with little interference in students’ summer. Courses offered are: mathematics, social science, science and writing. Students are assigned to courses based on their interests and identified needs. Students’ completion of the two-week courses earns them four college credits.

Academic support. A strong academic support program will be in place during students’ freshman year and will continue when necessary. Components may include review/tutor sessions, study groups and/or peer assistance; writing workshops; field-specific activities and presentations.

Mentorship. Each ecPULSE student is assigned a Peer Mentor, as well as a Faculty Mentor for the academic year. Together, they will help their mentees navigate the particulars of their coursework. Students find this resource especially useful as they face the challenges of the college course load. Faculty mentors will also monitor students’ academic progress.

Social & Cultural Activities. Whenever possible, students will participate in outings to local museums, theatre, and area events.

Book stipend. Students will receive funds towards their book purchases at the Emmanuel College Bookstore, disbursed evenly in the Fall and Spring semesters. Participation will be required to receive this benefit.

In inviting and selecting ecPULSE students, we used a range of criteria that led us to believe that they will greatly benefit from this resource. In return, students are expected to make a full commitment to all aspects of the program.

As we celebrate the inaugural year of ecPULSE, we also look forward to welcoming you on your new journey at Emmanuel College!

Sincerely,

Dr. Régine Isabelle Joseph

Dr. Sally Dias

Coordinator of ecPULSE

Director of the Carolyn A. Lynch Institute

Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages

Vice President of Programs & Partnerships in

& Global Studies

Education

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Program Schedule: Summer 2011 - Spring 2012 We have planned an exciting program for the academic year. Students are required to participate in all components of ecPULSE.

Key Dates Sunday, August 21

Students Move to Emmanuel College Campus

Monday, August 22

First day of ecPULSE Summer Classes

Saturday, August 27 & Sunday, August 28

Outings & Cultural Activities

Friday, September 2

Last day of ecPULSE Summer Classes & Summer Celebrations

Saturday, September 3

Summer Day Trip to Rockport, MA

September 2011

ecPULSE Academic Year Programming begins (details TBA)

May 2012

ecPULSE Academic Year Programming ends (details TBA)

Move-in Day Schedule: Sunday, August 21 Please note that an informal luncheon is planned for ecPULSE students and their families at 12:15 p.m., followed

by Break-Out Sessions at 1:45 p.m. Family members should plan on being at Emmanuel until 3:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. – Noon

Students move into the Loretto Hall dormitory

12:15 p.m.

Informal Luncheon for ecPULSE Students and Families with program administrative staff and faculty (Marian Hall Dining Room, Jean Yawkey Center)

1:45 p.m.

Break-out Sessions for ecPULSE Parents and Students:

 Parents/Guardians receive information on financial matters and the transition process of first-year students (Fenway Room, Administration Building)  Students meet Peer Mentors and Residential Staff to obtain program schedule and materials and to discuss Emmanuel College policies (Modular Unit) 3:00 p.m.

Family members adjourn from Emmanuel College Students remain with their Peer Mentors for orientation and activities

6:00 p.m.

Dinner with Mentors

8:00 p.m.

Ice Cream Social

Move-In

Family Luncheon (12:15) Parent Session Student Session (1:45)

Area Tour & Icebreakers (3:00)

10:4511:45

12:001:00

3:304:30

Dinner

Study Hall

Study Hall

6:159:15

Math/Social Science office hours and workshops

Class

Dinner

A: The Balancing Act B: Cultural Competence

Class

Lunch

Math/Social Science office hours, labs and workshops

A: Cultural Competence B: The Balancing Act

Lunch

Class

Tuesday 8/23

Class

Monday 8/22

5:006:00

Dinner (6:00) Ice Cream Social (8:00)

Move-In

8:3010:30

1:153:15

Sunday 8/21

WEEK 1

Study Hall

Dinner

Writing/Science office hours and workshops

Class

Lunch

Writing/Science office hours, labs and workshops

Class

Wednesday 8/24

Study Hall

Dinner

A: Tech Tips B: College Knowledge

Class

Lunch

A: College Knowledge B: Tech Tips

Class

Thursday 8/25

Open-Air Movie @ Memorial Hatch Shell (7:30)

BBQ (5:00)

Class

Boston Harbor Historic Cruise (Departs at 10:30)

The Student Perspective Panel (Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall) Lunch

Pizza & Game Night (6:00)

Boston Tour Scavenger Hunt Local Museums (1:45:-5:45)

Hard Rock CafĂŠ (12:30-1:30)

Leave Emmanuel (9:30)

Saturday 8/27

Class

Friday 8/26

ecPULSE Program Schedule, Summer 2011 (Sunday, 8/21 - Saturday, 9/3)

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Summer 2011

Dinner

Study Hall

Study Hall

6:159:15

A: Academic Toolbox B: Reading Right

Dinner (stipend)

Shear Madness Comedy Show (3:00-5:00)

Class

5:006:00

3:304:30

1:153:15

Feed the Homeless (optional) (12:30-2:30)

Lunch

Study Hall

Dinner

Math/Social Science office hours and workshops

Class

Lunch

Math/Social Science office hours & workshops

A: Reading Right B: Academic Toolbox

Brunch

10:4511:45

12:001:00

Class

Class

Free Time

8:3010:30

Tuesday 8/30

Monday 8/29

Sunday 8/28

WEEK 2

Study Hall

Dinner

Writing/Science office hours and workshops

Class

Lunch

Writing/Science office hours & workshops

Class

Wednesday 8/31

Study Hall

Dinner

A: Semester Ahead B: Money Matters

Class

Lunch .

A: Money Matters B: Semester Ahead

Class

Thursday 9/1

End-of-Summer Celebration

Course & Program Evaluations

Class

Lunch

Mentor Group Meetings

Class

Friday 9/2

Depart from Rockport

(Group Dinner ) Dinner

Rockport Day Trip (North Station 11:30)

Bagged Lunch pick-up (10:00)

Saturday 9/3

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Weekend Schedule Sunday, August 21 1.

3:00 p.m. - Icebreakers with area tour

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5:00 p.m. - Dinner with Peer Mentors at Emmanuel

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8:00 p.m. - Ice Cream Social

WEEKEND 8/26 – 8/28 Friday, August 26 1.

10:45-11:45 a.m. - Student Panel on the College Experience o

Chaired by Bernadine Desanges & Petros Vamvakas

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5:00 p.m. - Barbecue at Emmanuel

3.

7:45 p.m. - Outdoor Movie Night (FREE) o

Iron Man 2 at the Boston Memorial Hatch Shell

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Green Line: exit at the Arlington stop, walk up Arlington Street towards the Charles River.

Cross the Arthur Fiedler footbridge to the Esplanade

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Wheelchair Accessible : http://www.mass.gov/dcr/events/dcr-HatchShell2011-web.pdf

Saturday, August 27 1.

9:00 a.m. - Breakfast at Emmanuel

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10:30 a.m. - Boston Harbor Tour Cruise o

Blue Line MBTA: Aquarium Stop

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12:45 p.m. - Hard Rock Café Lunch

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2:00 p.m. - Boston / Cambridge Scavenger Hunt (Designed by Peer Mentors) o

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Transportation: Trolley Hop on & off car http://www.cityviewtrolleys.com/boston/ Boston_PDF/BostonMap.pdf

7:00 p.m. - Pizza & Game Night o

Scavenger Hunt Results Revealed

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Board games and other activities

Sunday, August 28 1.

11:00 a.m. - Brunch prepared by Bon Appétit

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12:30-2:30 p.m. - Prepare Meals for the Homeless (optional) o

Optional opportunity to volunteer with local church

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Online registration required with Saturday’s Bread

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Located near the Charles Playhouse

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3. 3:00 p.m. - Shear Madness at the Charles Playhouse o

Required for all program participants

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Iconic Boston comedy show for the last 31 years

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Green Line: Arlington Station

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Accessibility: students must go down 18 steps

4. 5:00 p.m. - Dinner (stipend) 5. 6:15 p.m. - Mandatory Study Hall

WEEKEND 9/2 – 9/3 Friday, September 2 1.

5:00 p.m. - End-of-Summer Celebration

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8:00 p.m. - Free Time. Optional activities: o

Shakespeare play at the Boston Commons

Saturday, September 3 1.

10:00 a.m. - Pick up Breakfast & Bagged Lunch at Emmanuel

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11:00 a.m. - Rockport Day Trip ¡ Students must arrive at North Station by 11:15 a.m. Train departs at 11:30. It takes 60-75 minutes. Students may bring bikes.

Students should bring pocket money ($25-40 suggested) http://www.mbta.com/uploadedfiles/Documents/Schedules_and_Maps/Commuter_Rail/ newburyport_web.pdf

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5:00 p.m. - Group Dinner at a local restaurant in Rockport

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7:15 p.m. - Meet at Train Station to return to Emmanuel. Other departure times: at 5:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. (last train)

NB: During the summer program, ecPULSE curfew is Sun.-Thu. (1 a.m.) and Fri. & Sat. (2 a.m.)

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Summer 2011 Curriculum Instructors & Faculty Mentors

Peer Mentors

Writing Workshop Room: WSC 111

Dr. Lisa Stepansksi (also Mentor)

Hilary Duffy Catherine Ferland

Science Room: WSC 202 203 Room: WSC 403 409

Week 1: Biology Dr. Ana R. Otero (also Mentor) Dr. Liane Hartnett

Deanna Borrelli Leann Mackay

Current Issues Room: WSC 102

Dr. Petros Vamvakas (also Mentor)

Carissa Ryan Bernadine Desanges

Mathematics Room: LIB-G15 (Library)

Ms. Maia Kelley (also Mentor)

Kathryne Olsen Kate Hope

Week 2: Chemistry Dr. Deborah Zorn

Course Descriptions *ENGL 1001+ Habits of Mind: An Intensive College Writing Workshop – 2 (elective) credits Dr. Lisa M. Stepanski | stepansk@emmanuel.edu | Office: ADM 430D Success in college across the disciplines depends in large part on the acquisition of certain ‚habits of mind,‛ that is, ways of thinking strategically about reading, writing and revision. This course provides students with practice in cultivating those habits of mind, particularly as they relate to successful college writing. Students will learn how to narrow topics, construct effective thesis statements, marshal persuasive evidence and present ideas in an organized, coherent and grammatically correct fashion by writing essays and reading models of effective writing. In addition, students will learn strategies for revision by actively participating in small group workshop sessions both in and out of class. One of the main goals of this course is to enable students to feel comfortable with a variety of writing tasks. The course is structured to allow for multiple opportunities for revision of one longer assignment. *IDS 1112+ Introduction to Scientific Inquiry – 2 (elective) credits Dr. Ana R. Otero | oteroan@emmanuel.edu | Office: WSC 209 Dr. Liane Hartnett | hartneli@emmanuel.edu | Office: WSC 303B Dr. Deborah Zorn | zornd@emmanuel.edu | Office: WSC 209 The human body and the world around us will be used as models for scientific measurements, data collection and interpretation of results. Class and laboratory discussions will be centered around health, disease states of human life and the environment. *Math 1001+ A Survey of Mathematics – 2 (elective) credits Ms. Maia Kelley | kelleym@emmanuel.edu | Office: LIB-G08C This course will touch upon some of the different areas of college mathematics at an introductory level. Areas include college algebra, statistics and number theory. Classes will give students valuable preparation in mathematical thinking that will be applicable to continued mathematics learning and to many other areas of study.

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*IDS 1102+ Current Issues – 2 (elective) credits Dr. Petros Vamvakas | vamvakpe@emmanuel.edu | Office: ADM 422D There is increasing evidence of an information paradox in our world today. The greater the technological advancement and the easier the access to information, the less informed we seem to be about the issues. In this course, we will begin to develop the skills to identify, examine and analyze the important themes and issues in the world around us whether local, regional or international. Topics discussed include: the unrest in the Mediterranean, immigration, consumerism and environmental crises. Special attention will be paid to prepare the student to make formal and oral and written presentations by encouraging and requiring in-class participation. The overall goal of the course is to provide the student with the awareness, ability and confidence that only comes from knowledge, to undertake not only the challenges of College, but life as well in an globalizing and fast-changing world.

Workshop Descriptions Cultural Competence Presenter: Damita Davis, Director of Multicultural Programs Emmanuel College is rich in its diversity, whether economic, social or cultural. How does one navigate this multicultural context? This workshop explores personal development and relationships in a global society.

The Balancing Act Presenters: Krista Aslanian, Academic Specialist & Wendy LaBron, Director of the Academic Resource Center (ARC) How do you strike a balance between your social, academic and professional life in college? This workshop on time management pays special attention to the academic calendar and first-year experience at the College.

College Knowledge Presenter: Krista Aslanian, Academic Specialist of the ARC It is often said that high school is different from college. What does this mean in concrete terms? Explore expectations between high school and college life, the meaning of the syllabus and campus resources.

Tech Tips Presenters: Eric Bland, Writing Specialist & Wendy LaBron, Director of the ARC This workshop helps students navigate the technological resources at Emmanuel. Learn ways to access technology on and off campus, effective tech strategies for your academic life and communication etiquette.

Reading Right Presenters: Krista Aslanian, Academic Specialist & Diane Linshaw, Writing Specialist of the ARC Some students find the college reading load heavy and challenging. This workshop presents effective reading and note-taking strategies for connecting the reading with lectures, assignments and exams.

Academic Toolbox Presenters: Ginny Mullin, Associate Director of the ARC & Wendy LaBron, Director of the ARC This presentation involves tips and strategies for success in the classroom. Topics include: class participation, effective study strategies, test-taking and professor expectations.

Money Matters Presenter: Student Financial Services Thinking of a part-time job? Wondering how to afford books? Confused by the procedures for financial aid?

This presentation helps students understand the financial concerns of college life.

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Administrative Staff SALLY DIAS, ED.D Vice President for Programs and Partnerships in Education Dr. Sally Dias served as Superintendent of Schools in Watertown, MA from 1989 to 2003 and in Lynnfield MA, from 1981 to 1989. Other experiences include MA Department of Education Regional Center Director, physics and mathematics teacher, and physicist with the Avco Everett Research Labs. Dr. Dias has also taught at Emmanuel College, Lesley College and Harvard Graduate School of Education. She holds an B.A. from Emmanuel College, an M.Ed. from Northeastern University and an Ed.D. from Boston University. In May, 2001, Dr. Dias was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters by her alma mater, Emmanuel College. Dr. Dias has served as President of the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents and been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Education Development Center and the Museum of Science as well as to the Editorial Board for the Harvard Education Letter. With six children and nine grandchildren, spending time with family is a favorite pastime. She also enjoys reading, skiing, swimming, scuba diving and traveling with her husband.

REGINE JOSEPH, PH.D. Coordinator of ecPULSE Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages & Global Studies Dr. RÊgine Joseph is excited to serve as the inaugural coordinator for ecPULSE. She first joined Emmanuel as a Dissertation Fellow and, more recently, as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages. In her new role as Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages and Global Studies, she hopes to continue creating new courses in French, History, English, Global Studies, Latin American Studies and the First-Year Seminar. A native of Haiti, Dr. Joseph earned her B.A. in Romance Languages and Literatures from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in French Literature from New York University. She is currently an Academic Advisor of undergraduates at Harvard University and also chaired Harvard’s Ann Radcliffe Undergraduate Research Grant. She is presently writing a book entitled Ruins of Dreams: Literature and Radical Politics in Haiti.

Dr. Joseph is passionate about her research on Caribbean writers, and enjoys traveling, vigorous debate, soccer and yoga.

WENDY LABRON, M.A. Director of the Academic Resource Center Wendy LaBron joined Emmanuel College in the spring of 2011 as Director of the Academic Resource Center. Previously, she taught Liberal Arts courses at New England Conservatory of Music (NEC) and English at San Francisco State University (SFSU). She has also worked extensively in academic support and disability services at NEC, Mount Ida College and Franklin Institute of Technology, and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Estonia. In addition to her work as an educator, she has served as a writing consultant for authors of nonfiction, fiction, a musical and screenplays. Wendy received her M.A. with distinction in English Composition from SFSU and her B.A. magna cum laude in English from Northern Arizona University. Besides her passion for guiding students in their quest for academic success, she enjoys spending time with her two kids, films, writing screenplays and poetry, squash, yoga, and utterly complex board games.

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Workshop Leaders DAMITA DAVIS, M.S. Director of Multicultural Programs Damita currently serves as the Director of Multicultural Programs/Associate Director of Student Activities at Emmanuel College. She is responsible for the development of diversity programs and initiatives for students at Emmanuel.

She conducts diversity training for Resident Assistants and Orientation Leaders.

In addition, Damita is the coordinator of the Southern Africa Service Trip and the college’s diversity lecture series, Through the Wire. A native of Providence, Rhode Island, Damita Davis received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The University of Rhode Island. In 1997, Damita received her Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies and in 2002 she received a Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in College Student Personnel. Damita is a founder and President of African American Women in Higher Education-New England.

DIANE LINSHAW, M.S. Writing Specialist Diane Linshaw has been a writing specialist at Emmanuel for more than eight years and has tutored previously in English and writing. She is available to help students with writing assignments and personal statements for graduate school, internships and scholarships. She holds a B.A. from Vassar College, where she focused on literature, writing and history, and an M.S. in Journalism from Boston University. Diane worked for the managing editor in the Trade Department at Harcourt Brace where she was trained to copyedit both fiction and nonfiction books. She enjoys writing fiction.

GINNY MULLIN, M.A. Associate Director of the ARC Ginny Mullin has been a staff member of the Academic Resource Center (ARC) at Emmanuel since 1992. She has both a B.A. ‘72 (Sociology) and M.A. ‘92 (Human Resource Management) from Emmanuel.

The intervening years between these degrees were spent at home raising four children. Currently, she serves as the Associate Director at the ARC, assisting the Director, coordinating the Peer Tutor Program and teaching Strategies for Academic Success classes for incoming freshmen. She has witnessed the tremendous growth and dynamism in the college – the new buildings, new majors, admission of men, and larger enrollment – with great enthusiasm and pride.

Enjoying time at the family Cape Cod retreat with her husband, children and grandchildren is one of her favorite activities.

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Professors & Faculty Mentors LIANE HARTNETT, PH.D. ecPULSE course: Chemistry Dr. Liane Hartnett graduated from Wellesley College with a B.A. in Biology.

She conducted research at Massachusetts General Hospital before committing to biology as a career. She completed her Ph.D. in Anatomy at Boston University, with a thesis on the induction of tolerance to transplanted organs in rats. After working in an immunology lab at Tufts New England Medical Center, she held positions at Bentley College, Emmanuel,and Laboure College, all while raising a family of three children. Dr. Hartnett currently teaches and manages the labs in the Biology Department at Emmanuel College. She pursues her interest in the functioning of the human body through bird watching, a hobby that aligns with her love for ecology and field biology. Besides birding, she enjoys skiing, both downhill and cross-country, yoga, running and spending time with her family. Dr. Hartnett enjoys working with Emmanuel students.

MAIA KELLEY, M.S. ecPULSE course: Mathematics ecPULSE Faculty Mentor Dr. Maia Kelley grew up in Central Illinois, where Corn is King (actually, that's Iowa). While attending Saint Olaf College in Minnesota as an undergraduate, she spent five months in a study abroad program in Asia. The majority of that time was spent in Chiang Mai, Thailand, but she was also fortunate enough to see Japan, Hong Kong and China as well. For graduate school Maia studied Mathematical Sciences at Clemson University in South Carolina. While there, she studied artificial intelligence and completed a master’s project that used neural networks to refine astronomical images. Since graduate school she has worked as a defense contractor next to the Pentagon, taught high school mathematics, been a computer programmer and loaded trucks for UPS. Outside of school, her hobbies are reading, tinkering with her 1971 VW Bus camper, and studying tae kwon do. Recently she completed her first half marathon.

ANA R. OTERO, VMD, PH.D. ecPULSE course: Biology ecPULSE Faculty Mentor Dr. Ana Otero attended University of Leon, Spain, where she graduated summa cum laude from their Veterinary Medicine program. She got her M.S. in Animal Economics and went on to pursue her Ph.D. with the Pharmacology and Toxicology Department at University of Leon, Spain. She continued her work at St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN. Prior to her arrival at Emmanuel College, she worked in vaccine development for a pharmaceutical company.

Dr. Otero joined Emmanuel College faculty in 2004. Dr. Otero’s passion is infectious diseases and the role of microorganisms in our world. She has always been interested in neglected diseases in the developing world, especially those caused by parasites. She enjoys bringing the students close to these ‚far‛ lands, hoping to bring about awareness. When she is not teaching, Dr. Otero enjoys travelling and jewelry making, another passion.

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LISA STEPANSKI, PH.D. ecPULSE course: Writing Workshop ecPULSE Faculty Mentor Dr. Stepanski attended Boston College and completed her Ph.D. at the University of New Hampshire. In her own words: ‚I consider myself very fortunate that my professional life is centered around two activities I have always loved: reading and writing.‛ As Bacon says, ‘Reading maketh a full man.’ So many books, so little time. And so I spend a great deal of time in my classes encouraging students’ awareness of how their own literacy shapes their relationships with the many texts of the world: books, television, movies, advertising, other people. At the heart of the Emmanuel English department's mission is the belief that all the world’s a text — a highly persuasive one at that. An Emmanuel English major helps students to become savvy consumers of the many messages that we read every day and to make smart, ethical choices regarding the use of language.‛ Dr. Stepanski’s research areas include nineteenth-century American literature and culture, writing instruction, and early aviation history. She recently published the book, The Home Schooling of Louisa May Alcott, a study of the famous author’s educational upbringing. She is currently researching the life of American aviator Harriett Quimby.

PETROS VAMVAKAS, PH.D. ecPULSE course: Current Issues ecPULSE Faculty Mentor Dr. Petros Vamvakas likes to think of himself primarily as a teacher, because he believes that ‚he who teaches learns and he who learns teaches.‛ He completed his Ph.D. in International Relations and Comparative Politics at Boston University.

Professor Vamvakas teaches courses in International Relations and Comparative Politics including Revolution and Nationalism and Street Democracy.

Dr. Vamvakas’s research focuses on the role of international institutions and regimes on security and democratization especially within the domestic context. He is also the advisor to the Emmanuel College Model United Nations club.

DEBORAH ZORN, PH.D. ecPULSE course: Biology Dr. Deborah Zorn grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, where her father is a professor of finance. She attended Buena Vista University where she completed a double major in chemistry and math. She was also a collegiate golfer and was a threetime All-American scholar. After college she attended Iowa State University, where she completed her Ph.D. in computational quantum chemistry, working with Prof. Mark Gordon at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory.

Her research was the development and application of ab initio electronic structure theory to the areas of nanotechnology, catalysis and ionic liquids.

During graduate school she was one of 60 U.S. science students selected to attend a meeting of 16 Nobel Prize laureates in Lindau, Germany. She also spent a semester in Canberra, Australia, working with collaborators at Australia National University. This is her second year as a special instructor of chemistry at Emmanuel College. Her current interests include development of green experiments for general chemistry and electronic structure calculations of ionic liquids (a new class of green solvent).

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Peer Mentors DEANNA BORRELLI, ‘12 Email: Hometown: Major: Activities:

borrede@emmanuel.edu Kingston, MA Biology and Pre-Medicine Vice President of the Class of 2012 Secretary of the 36 Hours Pre-Medicine Club Biology and Genetics Peer Tutor at the ARC

BERNADINE DESANGES, ‘12

Email: Hometown: Major: Activities:

desanbe@emmanuel.edu Boston, MA Sociology with a minor in Information Technology Admissions Ambassador President of the Black Student Union R.I.S.E. Mentor Student Adjustment Guided Effectively (S.A.G.E.) Resident Assistant

HILARY DUFFY, ‘12 Email: Hometown: Major: Activities:

duffyh@emmanuel.edu Lynn, MA Biology & Sociology Honors Biology Research Program Biology Peer Tutor at the ARC Student Adjustment Guided Effectively (S.A.G.E.)

CATHERINE FERLAND, ‘12 Email: Hometown: Major: Activities:

ferlaca@emmanuel.edu Canton, MA English Literature & Women’s Studies Co-Founder of Emmanuel Saints Giving Back Student Manager of the Jean Yawkey Student Center Social Science tutor at the ARC

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KATE HOPE, ‘13 Email: Hometown: Major: Activities:

hopek@emmanuel.edu Milford, MA Psychology Admissions Ambassador Freshman Leadership Academy Family Relations Co-Chair of Dance Marathon

LEANN MACKAY, ‘13 Email: Hometown: Major: Activities:

mackayl@emmanuel.edu Upton, MA Biology Laboratory Teacher Assistant, Biology Biology Club Science and Living Learning Community

KATHRYNE OLSEN, ‘12 Email: Hometown: Major: Activities:

olsenka@emmanuel.edu Fairhaven, MA History & Secondary Education Volleyball Team Student Athlete Advisory Committee Social Science Tutor at the ARC

CARISSA RYAN, ‘12 Email: Hometown: Major: Activities:

ryanc@emmanuel.edu Brussels, Belgium English Communications & History Writing Peer Tutor at the ARC Secretary of EC Radio Le Renard PR Executive of the History Club

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Program Regulations & Course Policies All ecPULSE students are expected to successfully complete two courses. Passing grades range from A to C. Grades received for the course will be recorded in the official Emmanuel College transcript. Please note that ecPULSE courses count as electives and do not satisfy requirements for a major.

Students should anticipate a demanding course load, along with a supportive and accessible teaching and tutorial staff. Please be sure to observe the following regulations because they are mandatory for success in the course:  Class attendance is mandatory.  Tardiness is not an option. Instructors will take attendance and the Program's Coordinator will closely monitor attendance reports submitted by the instructors.

POLICY ON ACADEMIC INTEGRITY (PLAGIARISM) Students and faculty at Emmanuel College are dedicated to the development of an academic community in which each strives to accomplish her/his work with integrity and respect for one another. The following procedures are designed to facilitate and safeguard that goal. Please familiarize yourself with this policy as it is adhered to very seriously.

Definitions Plagiarism on Papers and Other Course Assignments:  Meaning - Essentially, plagiarism is theft, the theft of the work of another person. In an academic context, it is the unattributed presentation of the work of another person under one’s own name. 

Plagiarism occurs whenever a student uses the work of another person without change or with only minor changes and does not acknowledge that fact. Acknowledgment must be made of material obtained through oral communication, written texts, audiovisual and other technological resources (e.g. CD-ROM, Internet). In written work, for example, the absence of quotation marks or indentation (to indicate quotation) suffices to establish the objective fact of plagiarism. Plagiarism can also occur in other circumstances (e.g. an art student presenting another’s drawing as his/her own) and can be verified objectively.

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A finding of plagiarism merely establishes the fact and does not consider the student’s intention.

Cheating  Cheating takes place on an examination or assignment when assistance is obtained from a disallowed source. Under no circumstances may a student submit as her/his own, work or ideas of another person (except for texts and notes associated with the course), whether exactly copied or paraphrased, unless explicit permission to the contrary has been given by the instructor. In addition, using notes or other outside sources of information during in-class examinations and assignments is prohibited, unless permission has been given by the instructor. 

Cheating also includes voluntary assistance in another student’s cheating.

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Cheating may also include submitting the student’s own paper or project for credit in more than one course, unless the course instructors have been informed and have consented to such multiple submissions.

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Academic Integrity at Emmanuel College Faculty  Students and Faculty of Emmanuel College are dedicated to the development of an academic community in which each strives to accomplish her/his work with integrity and respect for one another. 

The College regards cheating and plagiarism as serious violations of academic integrity. The College therefore recommends and fully supports faculty members in their decision to impose strong sanctions for cheating and plagiarism, including giving a failing grade for the course. Students should be aware that they place themselves in jeopardy when they violate academic integrity.

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Every faculty member should stress in a clear and unambiguous manner what constitutes cheating and plagiarism and what penalties are likely to be imposed. This should be done early in the semester and before the first written assignment. It is recommended that teachers raise the matter again during the semester to underline its significance. However, a teacher’s failure to do this can, under no circumstances, be used as a student’s defense against a charge of plagiarism or cheating.

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If a faculty member finds that plagiarism or cheating has occurred, she/he has the right to fail a student on the assignment or, at her/his discretion, to fail the student for the entire course.

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When plagiarism or cheating is found and a penalty imposed, the faculty member should notify the student, the student’s academic advisor and the Vice President for Academic Affairs of this in writing. A copy of the memo will be kept in the student’s file in the Registrar’s Office until graduation.

Students  Plagiarism and cheating constitute serious violations of academic integrity. By affixing her/his name to a work the student is saying that the work is her/his own. 

A student found to have plagiarized or cheated in all or part of an assignment may receive a failing grade for that assignment or for the entire course, at the discretion of the instructor.

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A student may appeal an accusation of plagiarism to the Committee on Academic Integrity, but lack of intention will not be recognized as legitimate grounds for appeal. The Committee on Academic Integrity is comprised of 2 students, 2 faculty, 1 academic administrator and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

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The student’s academic advisor and/or the Vice President for Academic Affairs, when informed that a student has violated the college’s academic integrity policy on more than one occasion, may notify the Committee on Academic Integrity of the matter through the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

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Repeated violations of academic integrity may lead to further penalties which can be imposed by the Committee on Academic Integrity. Those penalties can include suspension or expulsion from the College.

PROGRESS REPORTS Progress reports will be used to monitor the overall development of each student during the academic year.

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Emmanuel College Campus

1. Administration Building 2. The Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center 3. Cardinal Cushing Library 4. The Jean Yawkey Center and Marian Hall 5. Julie Hall 6. Saint Joseph Hall 7. Saint Ann Hall 8. Loretto Hall 9. Merck Research Laboratories–Boston 10. Roberto Clemente Field (home athletic field)

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