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Table of Contents Note from Kristina (Krissy) Raposa, Associate Director, Parent and Alumni Relations (PAR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Note from Karl von Reden, P‘09 Parent Advisory Board (PAB) Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PAB Charter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 College Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Student Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Class of 2012 Class of 2011 Class of 2010 Class of 2009 Olin College Organization Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Faculty and Staff Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Parents Recruiting for Olin, Note from Caitlin Snow, Assistant Director of Admission . . . . 38

Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Mental Health Services Religious Services and Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Getting Around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Directions to Campus by Car Rental Cars Commuter Rail Subway (the “T”) Zip Cars Olin Van Wellesley–Olin–Babson Shuttle Trains Airports Buses Taxis Needham Map Natick/Framingham Map Appendices: Related Policies and Statutory Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Academics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 What Parents Want to Know (FAQs) . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Honor Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Olinese (Acronyms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Sports and Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Olin Campus Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Dining and Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 At Babson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Student Absence for Religious Observances Weather Cancellation Policy

Babson Campus Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

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Note from the PAR Associate Director

Dear Olin Parents, I am delighted to share with you the sixth issue of the Parent Handbook. This Handbook is a helpful resource that provides information about the people and policies of Olin College, as well as frequently asked questions from fellow parents, area maps and accommodations. For your reference, the Student Handbook, Parent Handbook, Course Catalog and Greater Area Boston Guide are available by visiting the Olin Parent website (http://www.olin.edu/parents).

Additionally, the Parent website will continue to host an interactive portal for parents to have online discussions with each other, access helpful documents and receive announcements from the College. To receive guided tours of the Parent website please contact me at 781-292-2264 or kristina.raposa@olin.edu. If you do not have internet access, please contact me to make arrangements for receiving future communication.

I am truly looking forward to making a connection with all of you throughout the year. I hope you enjoy the Parent Handbook, the The Link/Parent Newsletter, the official College newsletter, Innovations and other Olin communications. I also hope you and your families can join us for our annual Family Weekend in October.

Please send me any suggestions for improving future issues of the Parent Handbook and the Parent website. The contributions, thus far, to both of these valuable resources and other parent initiatives have been wonderful and greatly appreciated.

You will discover more volunteer opportunities for parents in the next section of this Handbook.

I welcome you all as members of the Parent Organization and to the Olin community. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, concerns or ideas.

Get Connected...

• To the Parent website: http://www.olin.edu/parents

Best regards,

Kristina M. Raposa (Krissy) Associate Director, Parent and Alumni Relations (PAR) Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

• To Parent Email List Serves: Parents-all@lists.olin.edu Parents-2009@lists.olin.edu Parents-2010@lists.olin.edu Parents-2011@lists.olin.edu Parents-2012@lists.olin.edu Alumni-parents@lists.olin.edu Parents-2006@lists.olin.edu Parents-2007@lists.olin.edu Parents-2008@lists.olin.edu

Acknowledgments The production of the Parent Handbook has been a team effort at every stage. Many members of the Olin and Babson College communities were helpful in providing the information necessary for making this publication an accurate and valuable resource. The Office of Student Life; Kristina Raposa, Associate Director of Parent and Alumni Relations; Karl von Reden, P’09 and Chair, and PAB Members: Elizabeth Firstenberg, P’08 and P’11, John Harley, P’11, Dan Kiser, P’10, David Lintz, P’11, Connie Newell P’10, Janet Swift P’11 and other volunteers; Anne Itsuno ’08 for the Handbook cover design; and Sylvia Peretz, the Handbook’s designer, dedicated their energies to producing a userfriendly handbook that is clear and informative.

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Dear Fellow Parents,

Some of the ways for parents to support Olin are listed in the box below. Of course, there may be others that we have not yet thought about. Please contact me or any member of the Olin Parent Advisory Board (PAB) listed below or use the Olin website feedback tool to let us know of your ideas, questions and concerns.

In the course of the coming year you will receive communication about upcoming events and possibly solicitations to volunteer or otherwise support specific causes. I hope that you will not mind these items adding to your inboxes or answering machines as you surely agree with me that Olin is a cause worth supporting.

I look forward to meeting you at Family Weekend in October or at other times throughout the year.

Parent Support Here’s how you can assist the PAB in helping Olin:

All the best and great success for the coming school year,

• Support Development’s goal for 100% parent participation in the annual fundraising effort; • Assist with networking events and coordinating parents’ corporate contacts for possible job placements and internships;

Karl von Reden Chair, PAB and father of Anna ’09

• Participate in recruitment efforts (volunteering in the Parent Recruitment Program; see pg. 38); • Provide feedback to the College via surveys and the Parent Feedback form on the Parent website; • Serve as parent resources to incoming families; and • Volunteer to help or submit ideas for future parent communication (i.e. website, Handbook) and events (i.e. Family Weekend).

To volunteer in these areas, visit: http://www.olin.edu/parents/volunteer_signup.asp

PAB Contacts Barbara Boutelle, P’09 California bjboutelle@yahoo.com Maxine Crowther, P’09 Massachusetts mbcrowther@comcast.net Elizabeth Firstenberg, P’08 and P’11 and Secretary/Treasurer Massachusetts oak.twigs@gmail.com

John Harley, P’11 South Carolina jharley@gforcecable.com Dan Kiser, P’10 and Chair-elect Ohio dan@kiser.com David Lintz, P’11 Massachusetts dlintz@bbn.com

Steve Longfield, P’09 and Chair-emeritus Connecticut slongfield@mac.com Ray Marra, P’10 and P’12 Connecticut rmarra@cox.net Connie Newell, P’10 California connieLN7@hotmail.com

Janet Swift, P’11 Tennessee swijan@aol.com Emanuel Towns, Esq., P’10 New Jersey townspab@optonline.net Karl von Reden, P’09 and Chair Massachusetts kvonreden@whoi.edu

Note from the PAB Chair

The Parent Handbook is quickly becoming an annual tradition at Olin: its intent is to give all parents a useful, up-to-date resource that helps them get acquainted with the Olin environment, and find answers to many academic and student life questions they may have in the years to come. Olin College is quite special in its approach to “dealing” with us parents.

Rather than worry about us being overly protective of our children (a.k.a. helicopter parents) they encourage and appreciate feedback and participation in the school’s activities, especially those relating to raising the community level and the awareness of Olin in the outside world.

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Parent Advisory Board Charter

Parent Advisory Board Charter Purpose: The purpose of the Parent Advisory Board (PAB) is to provide advice and counsel to the College through the Vice President for External Relations (VPER) on issues of importance to the College. The PAB serves at the pleasure of the vice president and is advisory in nature. In addition, it serves as the organizing body for the Parent Organization, which is open to all Olin parents. In this capacity, it oversees special initiatives in the best interests of the Olin students on behalf of all the parents.

Membership: The PAB shall consist of no more than 14 members who serve two year renewable, staggered terms. There shall be four members each from the sophomore, junior, and senior parents, and two members who are freshman parents.

Terms are renewable once, and active involvement by the board member during his/her first term will be considered during the renewal process. New members shall be appointed by the VPER upon recommendation by the Associate Director of Parent and Alumni Relations. The two freshman parent appointments shall be made by November 1, and the upper-class parent appointments shall be made by May 1. The VPER shall serve as an ex-officio member of the PAB. Meetings: The PAB will meet on campus once each fall in conjunction with Family Weekend, and will conduct one meeting via teleconference in the spring. There is an expectation that PAB members will attend the on-campus meeting. Between meetings, telephone calls or e-mail communications will be used to conduct business. Travel expenses will be the responsibility of the members.

Leadership: Leadership will be provided by a chair, chair-elect and secretary/treasurer. The PAB will select these officers from among returning members in consultation with the VPER. The chair will serve a term of two years, consisting of one year as chair-elect (termed vice-chair) followed by one year as chair. The chair is invited and encouraged to take part in the President’s Council on-campus meetings. If present for President’s Council, travel and lodging will be reimbursed by the College. The secretary/treasurer will serve a term of one year. The responsibilities of the secretary/treasurer will include oversight of funds contributed to the Parent Organization and intended for projects or initiatives not commonly considered philanthropic to Olin College.

Responsibilities of Members: Members of the PAB will be expected to provide advice and counsel to help advance the College on issues of importance, and to advocate for the College with prospective students, employers, donors, media and other constituencies as appropriate. Topics of central importance will include student recruitment, student life and professional development, curriculum and learning, fostering a College environment of innovation and continual improvement, external and corporate relations, and strategies and approaches for developing philanthropic support for the College and its programs.

Report to the President: At least once each year the chair, chair-elect and secretary/treasurer of the PAB shall meet with the President of Olin College to provide a report on prospective initiatives proposed by the PAB and the conclusions or ongoing progress of current initiatives. The purpose of this report is to foster formal communication between the President and the PAB, and to enhance the process of innovation and continuous improvement throughout the College.

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

Olin College prepares students to become exemplary engineering innovators who recognize needs, design solutions, and engage in creative enterprises for the good of the world.

Long-term Aspiration Olin College seeks to redefine engineering as a profession of innovation encompassing 1) the consideration of human and societal needs; 2) the creative design of engineering systems; and 3) the creation of value through entrepreneurial effort and philanthropy. The College is dedicated to the discovery and development of the most effective educational approaches and aspires to serve as a model for others.

College Mission Statement

College Mission Statement

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Student Directory — Class of 2012

Student Directory Class of 2012

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Jacqueline Baca East Dennis, MA Olubukola Adebayo Medfield, MA

Gregory Brown Pleasantville, NY

Gwynneth Davidoff Western Springs, IL

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Francesco Balestra New York, NY

Kathryn Dramstad Helena, MT Sherwin Chao New York, NY

Matthew Alvarado Hermosa Beach, CA

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Daniel Bathgate La Honda, CA Allison Cote Rockaway, NJ

Wyatt Andree New Haven, CT

Andrew Fabian San Jose, CA

Miguel Bejar Jacksonville, FL Elsa Culler Chicago, IL

Jeffrey Atkinson Morgantown, WV

Zachary Brass Woodbridge, CT Jason Curtis Lidingo, SWE

Abraham Feldman Kennebunkport, ME

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Molly Gutcher Fairfax Station, VA

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Harold Jaffe Chicago, IL

Thomas Lamar Lexington, MA

H K Christopher Fitzhugh Peacham, VT

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Morgan Lavine Rochester, NY Kiefer Hicks Marble Falls, TX

Ananya Kejriwal Kanpur, IND

Ariel Leigh Austin, TX Christopher Gallello Budapest, HUN

Steven Higgins Eliot, ME

Rhan Kim Gaithersburg, MD

Rebecca Leung Arlington Heights, IL Jacob Getto Plano, TX

Noura Howell Cary, NC

Anna Konstantinova Rockville, MD

Roland Liu Sherborn, MA Clayton Gimenez Bedford, TX

Matthew Huang San Diego, CA

Elena Koukina Newton, MA

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Yifei Feng Hubei, CHI

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Ashley Lloyd Olympia, WA

Natalie Mattison Sugar Land, TX

Charles Offenbacher Springfield, OR

James Regulinski Bellingham, WA

M P Jaime McCandless Durham, NC Varun Mani Singapore, SIN

Jessica Rucker Del Mar, CA

Andras Pikler Concord, MA

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Joseph Meyer Millstone Township, NJ Aaron Marcuse-Kubitza Berlin, GER

Jason Poon Worcester, MA

Johannes Santen Far Hills, NJ

Nicholas Monje Portland, OR Christopher Marra South Windsor, CT

Richard Pratt Hartland, WI

Michael Murphy Menlo Park, CA

Mary Schmidt Phoenix, AZ

R Travis Schuh Los Altos, CA

Nikolas Martelaro Torrance, CA

Meghan Murray Livonia, MI

Lauren Reed Redmond, WA

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Allison Stocks Southaven, MS

Gray Thomas Iowa City, IA

Preeta Willemann Pleasantville, NY

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Kevin Simon San Jose, CA

Connor Stokes Mountain Lakes, NJ

Scott Thomson Wilmington, DE Rose Zeller Mission Viejo, CA

Jennifer Simonovich Cupertino, CA

Sam Sun Fort Collins, CO

Emily Towers West Chester, OH Steven Zhang Midland, MI

Poorva Singal Germantown, MD

Erika Swartz Alexandria, VA

Alexandra Tsoi Fort Collins, CO

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Boris Taratutin San Jose, CA

Rui Wang Singapore, SIN

Xavier Ziemba Livonia, MI

Robert Sobecki Pleasantville, NY

Meryl Stark Matthews, NC

Colin Zwiebel Salt Lake City, UT

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Natalie Sharpe Mountain View, CA

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Scott Carlson East Hampton, CT

Phil Dirkse Jenison, MI

Jake Felser Bellevue, WA

Stanislaw Antol Oak Lawn, IL

B Kevin Cheng Lexington, MA

Danielle Dougherty Burien, WA

Laura Firstenberg Littleton, MA

E G James Bauer Olympia, WA Raphael Cherney Omaha, NE Theresa Edmonds River Hills, WI

David Gardner Daphne, AL

Anne Bowlby Ridgefield, CT Philip Chung Columbia, MD Daniel Elg Wheaton, IL

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Jayesh Gorasia Kuala Lumpur, MAS

Maia Bittner Bellingham, WA

Velin Dimitrov Edina, MN Edward Byun Westborough, MA

Megan Elsenbeck Lilburn, GA

Daniel Greeley Andover, MA

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John Higgins Chicago, IL

Nitin Kapania Blacksburg, VA

Carisa Leal McAllen, TX

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Nicholas Hobbs Fort Collins, CO

Lindsay Kaye New York, NY

Alyssa Levitz Iowa City, IA

Oliver Haas Klosterneuburg, Austria

Jeff Hwang San Jose, CA Tiama Hamkins-Indik Northampton, MA

Adam Kenvarg Jamaica Plain, MA

Yiyang Li Beaverton, OR

I L Michael Lintz Needham, MA

John Harley Aiken, SC

Hari Iyer Alpharetta, GA

Ryan Harris West Nyack, NY

Jacob Izraelevitz Los Alamos, NM

Andrea Lai Deer Park, IL

Sandra Lam Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

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Claire McLeod Stateline, NV

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Daniel Grieneisen Carlisle, PA

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Leah Mendelson Owego, NY

Keerthik Omanakuttan Muscat, OMA

Christina Powell Allentown, PA

Karl Schults Norwich, VT

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Jacob Miller Starksboro, VT

Roydan Ongie Waipahu, HI

Albert Setjoadi Jakarta, INA Jonathan Reed Burke, VA

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Guanqing Ou Beavercreek, OH Rachita Navara Fort Worth, TX

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Eli Sheldon Florence, MA Meagan Rich Chicopee, MA

Sean Shi Cupertino, CA Alex Niswander Naperville, IL

Neil Paulson Owatonna, MN

John Rosenwinkel Wheaton, IL

O Kaelyn Stadtmueller Dingmans Ferry, PA Nicholas Payton Redding, CA Elena Oleynikova Dublin, CA

Colden Rouleau Evansville, IN

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Carl Tappan Boxborough, MA

Chen Wang Castro Valley, CA

Ann Wu Rexford, NY

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Rachel Strubhar-Masick Vista, CA

Shannon Taylor Cary, NC

Sarah Waskom West Des Moines, IA Sarah Zimmerman Sturgis, SD

Kathryn Sullivan Floral Park, NY

Katherine Terracciano Madison, NJ

John Watson Pittston, PA Luke Zinnen Wheaton, IL

Katelyn Swift-Spong Oak Ridge, TN

Sabrina Thompson Round Rock, TX

Lorraine Weis Longmont, CO

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Jacob West Flower Mound, TX

Arash Ushani Lynnfield, MA

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Rachael Stedman Brea, CA

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Casey Canfield Baltimore, MD

Pamela Darvirris Dracut, MA

Ellen Chisa Rochester Hills, MI

Logan Dethrow Mountain Grove, MO

Zachary Coburn North Hampton, NH

William Dvorak Babylon, NY

Roland Crosby Knoxville, TN

Amy Dyer Topsfield, MA

A Jared Barrow Columbus, GA

Sarah Allen Johns Island, SC

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Julie Baca East Dennis, MA

Spencer Backus Seattle, WA

Andrew Barry South Hadley, MA

Rebecca Belisle Southbridge, MA

Erika Boeing Chagrin Falls, OH

E Martina Balestra New York, NY

Morgan Boes St. Paul, MN

Jennifer Cross Pennsylvania Furnace, PA Katherine Elliott Burlington, NC

Ashley Banks Sandy, UT

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Joseph Funke Perrysburg, OH

Kiralyse Gonzalez Yorktown, VA

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Luis Gutierrez Lowell, MA

Eric Erzinger West Palm Beach, FL

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Eric Hwang Plano, TX

Amy Gao Richland, WA

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Jonathan Inman San Diego, CA

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Brian Fahrenbach Lake Forest, IL

Leslie Gerhat Jim Thorpe, PA

George Harris Fairfax, VA Alexander Jones Alpharetta, GA

K Giulia Fanti San Antonio, TX

Mary Germino Califon, NJ

Victoria Hsiao Irvine, CA

Jennifer Keene Salt Lake City, UT Benjamin Fisher Ferndale, WA

James Getzendanner Atlanta, GA

Michael Hughes Billings, MT

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Leah Engelbert-Fenton Park City, UT

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Erik Kennedy Arlington Heights, IL

Jillian Kiser Columbus, OH

Chujiao Ma Coraopolis, PA

Chester Macklin Oakton, VA

Katarina Miller Sacramento, CA

Jessica Murray Millis, MA

Ryan Mitchell Orting, WA

Heena Mutha Naperville, IL

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Zachary Kratzer Lexington, KY

Gregory Marra South Windsor, CT

Jeffrey Moore Burien, WA Zachary Newell Monterey, CA

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Annie Martin Falls Church, VA

Marco Morales San Ysidro, CA Christina Nguyen Carlsbad, CA

Bryce Lee Aiea, HI

Joshua McCready Tahoe Vista, CA Nicole Lee South Pasadena, CA

Evan Morikawa Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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Nina Sawhney Torrance, CA

Jeffrey Stanton Sanford, NC

Garrett Rodrigues San Carlos, CA

Ilari Shafer Madison, WI

Yifan Sun Naperville, IL

Michael Roenbeck Freehold, NJ

Benjamin Small Peoria, IL

Marc Sweetgall Allendale, NJ

Daniel Sotingco Elmhurst, NY

James Switzer Cairo, Egypt

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Andrew Pethan Appleton, WI

Bradley Powers Parker, CO

Amanda Pratt Hartland, WI

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Ben Salinas Natick, MA

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David Stamp Casper, WY George Sass Oak Ridge, TN

Raghu Rangan Wellesley, MA

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Michael Taylor Chesterfield, VA

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Alyshia Olsen Jacksonville, FL

Michael Riccobono Cresskill, NJ

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Hermes Taylor-Weiner Santa Monica, CA

Kelly Butcher Chelsea, MI

Stefan Wolpert Saratoga Springs, NY

Y Derek Thurmer Battle Creek, MI

Kelcy Adamec Olney, MD

B Sean Calvo Bethesda, MD

Melissa Yu Hockessin, DE

Emanuel Towns Norwood, NJ

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Gavin Boggs Asheville, NC

Gui Cavalcanti Somerville, MA

Alex Trazkovich Reisterstown, MD

Sarah Zimmermann Friendswood, TX

Michael Boutelle Del Mar, CA

Bennett Chabot Hampden, ME

U Kevin Bretney San Diego, CA

Herbert Chang Houston, TX

Avinash Uttamchandani Miami, FL

Julia Buck Houston, TX

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Eamon Doyle La Canada, CA

Caity Greeley Mountainside, NJ

Joe Holler Brick, NJ

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Dan Cody Springfield, VT

Michael Ducker St. Paul, MN

Gabe Greeley Andover, MA Leif Jentoft Circle Pines, MN

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K Steph Gulbrandsen Newtown, PA

Matthew Crawford Medford, NJ David Gebhart Richardson, TX

H Ana Karimi Kensington, MD

Molly Crowther Carlisle, MA

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Lauren Glanville Morris Plains, NJ

Carl Herrmann Macomb, IL Katie Kavett Farmingdale, NJ

Boris Dieseldorff Ridgewood, NJ

Jeffrey Gluckstein Claremont, CA

Bryn Hollen Fort Collins, CO Joe Kendall Houston, TX

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Bonnie Charles New Market, MD

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Vivian Lee San Jose, CA

Hector Lefbad Torrance, CA

Jessie Lin Richardson, TX

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Paul Mandel Soquel, CA

Scott McClure Bloomfield Hills, MI

Clark McPheeters Gothenburg, NE

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John Morgan Santa Ysabel, CA

Kent Munson Little Silver, NJ

Katie Murphy Menlo Park, CA

Jonathan Pechan San Diego, CA

Aisaku Pradhan Beaverton, OR

Andrew Price Lafayette, LA

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Joan Liu San Antonio, TX

Thomas Michon Irvine, CA

Jon Provo Charleston, SC David Nelson Altoona, WI

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Stephen Longfield, Jr. Ridgefield, CT

Kate Miroshnikova Hasbrouck Heights, NJ Chris Nissman Richmond, TX

Jonathan Raphael Shepherdstown, WV

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Sylvia Schwartz Harpswell, ME

Andrea Striz Norman, OK

Matthew Roy Richmond, VA

Angela Sharer Raleigh, NC

Jessie Sullivan La Crescenta, CA

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Leslie Velez Midvale, UT

Anna von Reden Falmouth, MA

T W Kevin Sihlanick Forest, VA

Roberto Santana Long Beach, CA

Russell Torres Kaneohe, HI

Ashley Walker Dallas, TX

Tim Smith Fairfax, VA Jobim Santos San Antonio, TX

Kathleen Towers West Chester, OH

Allison Weis Longmont, CO

Lyndsey Stadtmueller Dingmans Ferry, PA Erin Schumacher Redondo Beach, CA

Andrew Tsang Carmichael, CA

James Whong Arlington, VA

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Matt Ritter New York, NY

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Nikolaus Wittenstein Petaluma, CA

Matthew Wootton St. Louis, MO

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William Yarak Palo Alto, CA

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Board of Trustees William Norden, Chairman

Institutional Research & Improvement Ann Schaffner, Director

President Richard Miller

Academic Affairs Michael Moody, VP & Dean

External Relations & Admission Charles Nolan, VP & Dean

Financial Affairs Stephen Hannabury, VP & Treasurer

Operations Joanne Kossuth, VP & Chief Information Officer

Development J. Thomas Krimmel, VP

Faculty

Investments

Admission

Information Technology

Class Giving

Student Life Rod Crafts, Dean

Patricia Gallagher, Asst. VP

Communication Joseph Hunter, Asst. VP & Director

Campus Services Joseph McDonald, Director

Parents’ Fund

Programs Nick Tatar, Asst. Dean

General Accounting

Advising Alison Black, Asst. Dean

Payroll

Student Accounts & Records Linda Canavan, Registrar

Budgeting & Financial Planning

Academic Services Terri Dunphy, Director

Library Dee Magnoni, Director

Sponsored Programs Stacy Riseman, Director

Research Centers

Risk Management

Community Relations

Post Graduate Planning Sally Phelps, Director Parent & Alumni Relations Kristina Raposa, Assoc. Director

Scott Slaboden, Assoc. Director

Facilities Services Andy DeMelia, Director

Environmental Health & Safety

Public Safety John Jackson, Director

Transportation & Parking Services

Mail Services

Human Resources & Student Employment Patricia Berardi, Manager

Dining Services George Butler, Director

Project Planning & Management

Individual Giving

Corporate & Foundation Support

Olin College Organization Chart

Olin College Organization Chart

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Faculty and Staff Directory

Faculty and Staff Directory Current directory information, including employees hired after the printing of the Student Handbook, is available at: http://www.olin.edu/tools_directory.cfm

President’s Office

Richard K. Miller President and Professor of Mechanical Engineering 781-292-2301 richard.miller@olin.edu MH 203

Ann Schaffner Director of Institutional Research and Improvement 781-292-2373 ann.schaffner@olin.edu MH 222

Terri Dunphy Director of Academic Services 781-292-2352 terri.dunphy@olin.edu MH 336

Academic Affairs

Nancy Sullivan Assistant to the President 781-292-2304 nancy.sullivan@olin.edu MH 202

Christine Kelly Manager of Trustee Affairs and Assistant Clerk of the Board 781-292-2305 christine.kelly@olin.edu MH 229

Stacy Riseman Director of Sponsored Programs 781-292-2375 stacy.riseman@olin.edu MH 227 Michael Moody Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of Faculty and F. W. Olin Professor of Mathematics 781-292-2591 michael.moody@olin.edu MH 210 Holly Bennett Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs 781-292-2510 holly.bennett@olin.edu MH 360

Linda Miller Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs 781-292-2509 linda.miller@olin.edu MH 209

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Brian Bingham Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering 781-292-2541 brian.bingham@olin.edu MH 368

Carole Perrin Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs and Institutional Research 781-292-2372 carole.perrin@olin.edu MH 330

John R. Bourne Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering 781-292-2521 john.bourne@olin.edu MH 263

Rebecca Christianson Assistant Professor of Applied Physics 781-292-2560 rebecca.christianson@olin.edu MH 367

Diana Dabby Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Music 781-292-2551 diana.dabby@olin.edu MH 269

Faculty

Sarah Spence Adams Associate Professor of Mathematics 781-292-2536 sarah.adams@olin.edu MH 258

David Barrett Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Design, Director of SCOPE Program 781-292-2556 david.barrett@olin.edu MH 270

Debbie Chachra Assistant Professor of Materials Science 781-292-2546 debbie.chachra@olin.edu MH 264

Mark Chang Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering 781-292-2559 mark.chang@olin.edu MH 357

Helen Donis-Keller Professor of Biology and Art 781-292-2545 helen.doniskeller@olin.edu MH 366

Allen Downey Associate Professor of Computer Science 781-292-2558 allen.downey@olin.edu MH 359

Faculty and Staff Directory

Paul Coveney Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs 781-292-2511 paul.coveney@olin.edu MH 250

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Ozgur Eris Assistant Professor of Design and Mechanical Engineering 781-292-2554 ozgur.eris@olin.edu MH 254

John Geddes Professor of Mathematics 781-292-2555 john.geddes@olin.edu MH 255

Siddhartan Govindasamy Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering 781-292-2514 siddhartan.govindasamy@olin.edu MH 325

Stephen S. Holt Professor of Physics 781-292-2587 stephen.holt@olin.edu MH 268

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David V. Kerns, Jr. Franklin and Mary Olin Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering 781-292-2350 david.kerns@olin.edu MH 353

Sherra E. Kerns Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering 781-292-2370 sherra.kerns@olin.edu MH 253

Christopher Lee Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering 781-292-2539 christopher.lee@olin.edu MH 327

Benjamin Linder Associate Professor of Design and Mechanical Engineering 781-292-2548 benjamin.linder@olin.edu MH 370

Caitrin Lynch Assistant Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences 781-292-2564 caitrin.lynch@olin.edu MH 356

Robert Martello Associate Professor of the History of Science and Technology 781-292-2532 robert.martello@olin.edu MH 355

Bradley Minch Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering 781-292-2566 bradley.minch@olin.edu MH 354

Jose Oscar Mur-Miranda Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering 781-292-2544 joseoscar.murmiranda@olin.edu MH 332

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Joanne C. Pratt Associate Professor of Biological Sciences 781-292-2571 joanne.pratt@olin.edu MH 265

Stephen Schiffman Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Curricular Innovation, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship 781-292-2563 stephen.schiffman@olin.edu MH 256

Alisha Lilly Sieminski Assistant Professor of Bioengineering 781-292-2553 alisha.sieminski@olin.edu MH 331

Brian D. Storey Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering 781-292-2579 brian.storey@olin.edu MH 267

Mark Somerville Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Physics 781-292-2516 mark.somerville@olin.edu MH 257

Burt S. Tilley Professor of Mathematics 781-292-2549 burt.tilley@olin.edu MH 364

Lynn Andrea Stein Professor of Computer and Cognitive Science 781-292-2525 lynn.stein@olin.edu MH 358

Jessica Townsend Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering 781-292-2567 jessica.townsend@olin.edu MH 365

Jonathan Stolk Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science 781-292-2573 jonathan.stolk@olin.edu MH 259

Yevgeniya Zastavker Associate Professor of Physics 781-292-2520 yevgeniya.zastavker@olin.edu MH 369

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Gill Pratt Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering 781-292-2557 gill.pratt@olin.edu MH 363

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Academic Partners

Woodie Flowers Distinguished Partner 781-292-2594 woodie.flowers@olin.edu MH 362

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Instructors, Academic Visitors and Technical Staff

David Anderson Master Instructor of Mechanical Design and Fabrication 781-292-2542 david.anderson@olin.edu AC 105

Gillian Epstein Consultant in Writing 781-292-2543 gillian.epstein@olin.edu MH 362

Steven Gold, M.D. Instructor of Entrepreneurship 781-292-2578 steven.gold@olin.edu MH 322

Joni Moody Senior Partner for Legal Studies joni.moody@olin.edu Bruce Andruskiewicz Instructor of Machining 781-292-2547 bruce.andruskiewicz@olin.edu AC 105

Janey Pratt, M.D. Senior Olin Partner in Health Sciences 781-292-2552 jpratt@partners.org

Georgi Gospodinov Visiting Fellow in Mathematics 781-292-2581 georgi.gospodinov@olin.edu MH 323 Sadie Aznavoorian-Cheshire Biology Laboratory Specialist 781-292-2538 sadie.aznavoorian-cheshire@olin.edu AC 406

Mark Rice Professor of Technology Entrepreneurship 781-239-5237 mrice@babson.edu

Bram Lutton Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology bram.lutton@olin.edu MH 264 Aaron Boxer Visiting Engineer 781-292-2543 aaron.boxer@olin.edu MH 362

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Research Centers

Christopher Morse Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry 781-292-2576 christopher.morse@olin.edu MH 329

Lynn Andrea Stein Director 781-292-2525 lynn.stein@olin.edu AC 312

Joanna Tong Marketing and Publications Coordinator 781-292-2537 joanna.tong@olin.edu MH 266

Sloan Center for OnLine Education Kathleen Ives Event Producer 781-292-2534 kathleen.ives@olin.edu MH 262

Matthew J. Neal Material Science & Chemistry Laboratory Specialist 781-292-2588 matthew.neal@olin.edu AC 413 John R. Bourne Director 781-292-2521 john.bourne@olin.edu MH 263 Christina Shea Visiting Writer 781-292-2589 christina.shea@olin.edu MH 362

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Gail Sullivan Customer Service Coordinator 781-292-2572 gail.sullivan@olin.edu MH 262

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Admission

Charles Nolan Vice President for External Relations and Dean for Admission 781-292-2201 charles.nolan@olin.edu MH 115

Susan Johanson Assistant to the Vice President for External Relations 781-292-2209 susan.johanson@olin.edu MH 114

Jessica Chaves Admission Services Coordinator 781-292-2206 jessica.chaves@olin.edu MH 114

Courtney Sampson Campus Services Administrator 781-292-2312 courtney.sampson@olin.edu CC 326

Campus Services

Tim Beatty Mail Services Assistant 781-292-2233 timothy.beatty@olin.edu CC Mail Room Joseph (Joe) McDonald Director of Campus Services 781-292-2315 joseph.mcdonald@olin.edu CC 332b

Andrew Goldstein Campus Services Assistant 781-292-2271 andrew.goldstein@olin.edu CC Loading Dock Emily Moscol Assistant Director of Admission 781-292-2207 emily.moscol@olin.edu MH 112

Scott C. Slaboden Associate Director of Campus Services 781-292-2318 scott.slaboden@olin.edu CC 326

Andrew DeMelia Facilities – Director 781-292-2317 andrew.demelia@olin.edu CC 320a Caitlin Snow Assistant Director of Admission 781-292-2212 caitlin.snow@olin.edu MH 111

Stephanie Rizzitano Coordinator of Campus Services 781-292-2313 stephanie.rizzitano@olin.edu CC 332c

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Robinson Medrano Custodian

Romeo Mercado Custodian

Ysmelda Sanchez Custodian

JosĂŠ Rodriguez Custodian

Ben Acheampong Service Response Manager 781-292-4444 ben.acheampong@olin.edu CC 320

Custodial Staff

Grounds Staff

Ysabel Santana Custodian Louis Giannetti Head Groundsman

Kathleen Kimball Day Shift Lead Custodian

Rafael Gaitin Custodian David Gibson Grounds Worker

Maria Sanchez Night Shift Lead Custodian

Jean Dieudonne Custodian

Eli Carvalho Grounds Worker

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Steve Durfee Facilities – Energy Manager 781-292-2273 steve.durfee@olin.edu CC 105

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Development

Mirta Batista Salad Bar Corey Cavicchi Associate Plant Manager

J. Thomas (Tom) Krimmel Vice President for Development 781-292-2291 thomas.krimmel@olin.edu MH 205

Lindsay Bone Cook William Baez Mechanical Trades Deborah Manzelli Development Assistant 781-292-2292 deborah.manzelli@olin.edu MH 204

William Hunt Mechanical Trades

Abe Fellah Cook

Dining Services

Joaquin Garcia Dishwasher James Meehan Utility Worker

George Butler General Manager 781-292-2361 george.butler@olin.edu CC LL35

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John Trifiletti Cook Charles Nolan Vice President for External Relations and Dean of Admission 781-292-2201 charles.nolan@olin.edu MH 115

Mike Khweiss Cook

Jose Ubrit Dishwasher

Juana Morales Salad Bar

Dwayne Vaughn Cook

Rosemary Murphy Cashier

Jin Xie Salad Bar

Joseph A. Hunter Assistant Vice President for External Relations and Director of Communication 781-292-2255 joseph.hunter@olin.edu MH 226

Alyson Goodrow Associate Director of Communication 781-292-2257 alyson.goodrow@olin.edu MH 231

Lam Tam Cook

Sally J. Phelps Director of Post Graduate Planning 781-292-2281 sally.phelps@olin.edu CC 316

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Stefania Karpierz Cashier

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Suzanne Alcott Post Graduate Planning Assistant 781-292-2282 suzanne.alcott@olin.edu CC 314

Kristina (Krissy) M. Raposa Associate Director of Parent and Alumni Relations 781-292-2264 kristina.raposa@olin.edu MH 224

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Marguerite (Margie) Burke Assistant to Vice President for Financial Affairs and Treasurer 781-292-2403 marguerite.burke@olin.edu MH 304

Patricia Gallagher Assistant Vice President for Financial Affairs 781-292-2416 patricia.gallagher@olin.edu MH 310

John Easland Senior Accountant 781-292-2418 john.easland@olin.edu MH 314

Vivian Glassman Senior Accountant 781-292-2419 vivian.glassman@olin.edu MH 312

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Financial Affairs

Stephen P. Hannabury Vice President for Financial Affairs and Treasurer 781-292-2401 stephen.hannabury@olin.edu MH 303

Jack Mui Director of Accounting 781-292-2421 jack.mui@olin.edu MH 311

Zhaopeng Ji Budget Director 781-292-2424 zhaopeng.ji@olin.edu MH 308

Wanda Cabana Financial Services Coordinator 781-292-2427 wanda.cabana@olin.edu MH 316

Susan Goldstein Staff Accountant 781-292-2423 susan.goldstein@olin.edu MH 316

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Ann Fitts Data Entry Coordinator 781-292-2422 ann.fitts@olin.edu MH 316

Edward (Ed) Frackiewicz Director of Co-Sourced Risk Management Services, The Boston Consortium 781-292-2408 edward.frackiewicz@olin.edu MH 318

Human Resources

Joanne Kossuth Vice President for Operations and Chief Information Officer 781-292-2431 joanne.kossuth@olin.edu MH 220a

Manuel F. Amaral Associate Director of Information Technology 781-292-2433 manuel.amaral@olin.edu MH LL15

Michael Hall Lead Programmer/Application Developer 781-292-2435 michael.hall@olin.edu MH LL14

Michael Horne Network Engineer 781-292-2438 michael.horne@olin.edu MH LL18

Kurt Hirschenhofer Systems Administrator 781-292-2439 kurt.hirschenhofer@olin.edu MH LL17 Patricia (Pat) Berardi Manager of Human Resources 781-292-2429 patricia.berardi@olin.edu MH 320

Mary Fitzpatrick Customer Service Manager 781-292-2437 mary.fitzpatrick@olin.edu MH LL11

David Carver Systems Administrator 781-292-2459 david.carver@olin.edu MH LL15 Elaine Drobnis Human Resources Administrator 781-292-2409 elaine.drobnis@olin.edu MH 300

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Jeffrey Beck Technical Support Specialist 781-292-2443 jeffrey.beck@olin.edu MH LL16

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Lydia Zeglarsky Library Services Coordinator 781-292-2386 lydia.zeglarsky@olin.edu MH 152a

Operations

Dorina Mordkovich Web Designer/Developer 781-292-2452 dorina.mordkovich@olin.edu MH LL12

Library

Joanne Kossuth Vice President for Operations and Chief Information Officer 781-292-2431 joanne.kossuth@olin.edu MH 220a

Donna Superior Associate Director 781-239-5349 superior@babson.edu

Student Life

Rod Crafts Dean of Student Life 781-292-2321 rod.crafts@olin.edu CC 319d and EH 103

Public Safety Alison Black Assistant Dean of Student Life 781-292-2327 alison.black@olin.edu CC 319a

Dianna (Dee) Magnoni Library Director 781-292-2389 dianna.magnoni@olin.edu MH 154 John D. Jackson Director 781-239-4333 jjackson1@babson.edu

David Ware Access Services Librarian 781-292-2385 david.ware@olin.edu MH 155

Linda Canavan Registrar and Director of the Student Accounts and Records Center 781-292-2341 linda.canavan@olin.edu CC 300d

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Mark Chang Resident Scholar 781-292-2559 mark.chang@olin.edu MH 357 and EH 116

Carol Kelley Manager of Student Services 781-292-2323 carol.kelley@olin.edu CC 318

David L. Stormberg, M.D. Consulting Psychiatrist 781-449-0094 105 Chestnut St. #14 Needham, MA 02492-2520

Loretta Dinon Manager of Student Accounts 781-292-2346 loretta.dinon@olin.edu CC 300c

Colony Care Behavioral Health Consulting Mental Health Care Providers 781-431-1177 11 River St. Wellesley, MA 02481

Jean Ricker Manager of Financial Aid 781-292-2343 jean.ricker@olin.edu CC 300a

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Nick Tatar Assistant Dean of Student Life 781-292-2326 nick.tatar@olin.edu CC 319c and WH 111

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Parents Recruiting for Olin

Parents Recruiting for Olin In Olin College’s history parents have been an invaluable resource in Olin’s admission recruitment process. The Parent Recruitment Program (PRP) is an important way that Olin connects with prospective students and their families. There are no better testimonials for Olin than those from current students and their parents. Parent-to-parent outreach provides a clear demonstration of the close-knit Olin community.

The mission of the PRP is simple: to provide volunteer opportunities for Olin parents to reach out to prospective families and assist the Admission staff with recruitment efforts. You each have a story to share about the Olin experience. These stories are incredibly meaningful for those considering Olin, as I am sure you remember. Prospective students and families tend to have a wide array of world-class admission options in addition to Olin, and hearing from current families can help them make a personal connection to our school.

PRP tasks include: • attending local college fairs on Olin’s behalf • serving as an email resource for prospective parents (listed on the Olin website) • volunteering at on-campus events such as Candidates’ Weekends • helping Admission staff members with programs in your area, such as admitted student receptions • calling admitted parent(s) after Candidates’ Weekends offering congratulations and serving as a resource should the need arise The PRP Training Manual is available on the Parent website and will be distributed at both Parent Orientation (August 23, 2008) and Family Weekend (October 17–19, 2008). The manual provides important details about the opportunities above, as well as helpful information about Olin. I will be available during both events to answer questions about the PRP and sign up volunteers.

I trust you will find volunteering with the PRP to be fun and rewarding. Your participation in the PRP will help prospective families see the impact Olin can have, both educationally and personally, on a student’s life. If you have any questions or would like to become a PRP volunteer, please do not hesitate to contact me at caitlin.snow@olin.edu or sign up online on the Parent Volunteer page. (http://www.olin.edu/Parents/volunteer_signup.asp ) Thank you!

Yours sincerely,

Caitlin Snow Assistant Director of Admission PRP Coordinator

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Academic Policies One of Olin’s highest priorities is the well being of its students, and Olin recognizes that individual circumstances often call for individual approaches. Olin’s faculty, staff, and administration will always attempt to do what is right, regardless of the formal rule. The following policies will help to ensure that students are treated fairly.

To reference these policies including detailed information on attendance, withdrawal, cross-registration and grading please see the section on Academic Policies of the Course Catalog or Student Handbook (http://www.olin.edu/student_life/pdfs/student_handbook.pdf).

A listing of frequently asked questions regarding Passionate Pursuits and Co-Curriculars can also be found in the Academics section of both publications. Such questions include: What is a “Passionate Pursuit?” and How does a Co-Curricular differ from a student club? You can also find an example list of Co-Curriculars offered in the past.

Assessment Olin is committed to continual feedback and improvement in all areas of the institution. This commitment brings with it certain responsibilities for all community members. Because of this commitment to continual improvement, students and other community members are frequently asked to provide assessment information. It is each individual’s responsibility to respond honestly, promptly, and fully to such requests.

Academic Advising Coursework and advising are different aspects of the same process — developing a well-educated person. Olin College views advising as a central role of our faculty. Students’ relationships with their advisers are among the most important ones they will establish here and can have a significant impact on their Olin education. The advising system includes, but is not limited to: individual advising, advising families, extended advising families, the Sibbs program, career development and course planning.

A detailed description of each advising system can be found in the Academic Advising section of the Course Catalog or Student Handbook.

Student Accounts and Records (StAR) Center Campus Center, Suite 300 E-mail: star.center@olin.edu Phone: 781-292-2340 Fax: 781-292-2344 Web: http://star.olin.edu The mission of the StAR Center is to provide Olin students with excellent customer service and one stop shopping. The StAR Center is responsible for all aspects of the student academic record, student account and student financial aid.

From registration, transcripts, bill payments, to FAFSAs and ID cards, it all happens through the StAR Center.

For more information on such topics, please visit the StAR Center section of the Course Catalog or Student Handbook or http://star.olin.edu

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Honor Code

Honor Code 1. Purpose of the Honor Code A fundamental element of Olin’s culture is trust, made possible by the Honor Code’s requirement that all community members strive to conduct themselves with honor and integrity. Our Code, drawn from a few core values, consists of a small set of intentionally broad standards by which every action must be measured.

By contrast, the system of justice most common on American college campuses, the conduct policy, consists of lengthy collections of rules, regulations and procedures.

While a small number of policies illuminate Olin’s principles, students live by the core values embedded in the code.

At Olin, we ask our students to engage in the hard work of figuring out how to translate values into action. By presenting standards of behavior as principles (“integrity”) rather than rules (“don’t copy from your neighbor during an exam”), our Honor Code, like those used by many other successful honor code colleges, requires that students always ask how the Code’s values are, or are not, embodied in the operation of the institution and in the lives of its inhabitants.

Integrity is not something any of us are born with. It is a quality of character we need to nurture and practice. Like a good teacher, an honor code both demands that students do the hard work of practicing integrity every day and also provides them with the tools they will need to succeed in this endeavor.

2. College Jurisdiction Olin College students are members of the College community as well as citizens of the Town of Needham and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. As citizens, students are responsible to the community of which they are a part and the College neither substitutes for nor interferes with the regular legal processes. Students are also accountable for offenses against the academic community. Therefore, an action involving a student in a legal proceeding in a civil or criminal court does not free the student from responsibility for their conduct in a College proceeding. If a student is charged in both jurisdictions, the College will proceed with its internal review according to its own timetable. Also see Appendix B for articulation with Babson College, Wellesley College and Brandeis University student judicial systems.

3. Honor Code As a member of the Olin College community, I will strive to embody the spirit of honor and integrity as defined by the five core personal values and will take action to address any breach of that spirit.

3.1 Integrity Each member of the college community will accept responsibility for and represent accurately and completely oneself, one’s work, and one’s actions.

3.2 Respect for Others Each member of the college community will be considerate of fellow community members and honor each individual’s inherent dignity and worth.

3.3 Passion for the Welfare of the College Each member of the college community will express a personal commitment to the welfare of the community through a spirit of cooperation, concern for others and responsibility for the reputation of Olin College.

3.4 Patience and Understanding Each member of the college community will strive to foster harmonious relationships through empathy and mindfulness of others.

3.5 Openness to Change Each member of the college community will be receptive to change and will strive for innovation and improvement within the community.

3.6 Do Something When aware of a potential violation of the Honor Code or related policies, a member of the college community must take action in a timely manner to address the situation.

While all violations are treated with utmost concern, academic and non-academic cases differ in nature and therefore often call for different courses of action. Suspected violations of integrity in academic work must be reported to the professor of the course or directly to the Honor Board.

Other suspected violations must either be addressed informally to the satisfaction of all parties involved or reported to the Honor Board.

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Olin recognizes that there is a direct relationship between one’s well being, learning and regular exercise. In order to support these relationships Olin has established a variety of programs and resources that are intended to promote shortterm and long-term opportunities for staying physically active.

Residence Hall Gyms There are three exercise rooms in the two residence halls; two in West Hall and one in East Hall. In West Hall there is a small cardio room and a small free-weight room with sports equipment (both are located across from the West Hall kitchen). Students may borrow sports equipment but should return it to the equipment room immediately after practice or a workout. The equipment room also contains pennies and cones for spontaneous pick-up games and practices, as well as video tapes, DVD’s and mats for yoga and stretching. East Hall has a larger gym with several cardio machines and a weight machine that has upper- and lowerbody exercises.

Intramural Sports and Babson Facilities Olin enjoys a unique relationship with Babson that includes access to Babson’s athletic facilities and intramural league.

Babson’s athletic facilities include indoor and outdoor basketball courts, indoor swimming pool, indoor track, indoor ice skating rink, exercise classes, cardio equipment, free weights, weight machines and other exercise equipment.

For more information about Babson’s facilities, classes or intramurals visit: http://babsonathletics.cstv.com

Club Sports and Competitive Teams Olin has two competitive sports teams, the Olin Soccer team in the fall and the Olin Ultimate team in the spring. These teams are coached with regular practices, tournaments and games. These teams are also available to alumni in the Boston area. The soccer and ultimate teams field men’s, women’s and co-ed teams depending on student interest and participation.

Area Trails The town of Wellesley currently supports a wide range of trails that are accessible from the Olin campus. Wellesley trail maps and more information are available at: http://www.wellesleyma.gov/Pages/WellesleyMA_Trails/trails

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Dining and Lodging

Dining and Lodging Jazzman’s Café (Horn Library, Babson)

Olin Dining Hall The Olin Dining Hall is our Resident Dining Hall on campus.

Here you may dine with your fellow students, faculty, staff and visitors in a lively environment. All meals are served in an all-you-can-eat setting. We are proud to feature our “JIT”, or Just-In-Time Cooking. This allows us to prepare as many foods to order as possible. The menu is developed around platforms or formats that compliment the dining hall. All of our platforms are uniquely positioned to provide variety in the menu, and to include vegetarian, vegan and healthy choice selections.

Hours

Monday–Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Closed 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Pandini’s at Olin Hall (F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business, Babson) Monday–Thursday Friday Saturday

7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Olin Student Meal Plan

Olin Dining Hall Monday–Thursday Friday Breakfast–Lunch–Dinner

7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Continental Breakfast–Brunch–Dinner Hours subject to change. Any changes will be well advertised prior to taking effect.

Trim Dining Hall (Babson) Monday–Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

7:15 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

7:15 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Woody’s Coffee Bar (Reynolds Campus Center, Babson) Monday–Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

7:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

7:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Crossroads Retail Food Court (Reynolds Campus Center, Babson) Monday–Thursday Friday Saturday and Sunday

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight) 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Closed

Olin students living on campus are required to use the Olin student Meal Plan: Meal Plan: $4,300 for the 2008–09 school year or $2,150 per semester • Unlimited entry to Olin Dining Hall, 7 days per week

Olin Dollars To compliment the Meal Plan, it is suggested that parents or students add the discretionary Olin Dollars to the plan.

These Olin Dollars can be used for vending machines, laundry washers and dryers, Mailroom or in Olin’s store — Olin Gear. Funds can be electronically deposited to any community member’s Olin OneCard via our new OneCard web site: https://onecard.olin.edu. These Olin Dollars will carry over from semester to semester and year to year.

The Olin Non-Resident Plan For Non-Resident Students Olin has created a Declining Balance Meal Plan which, if purchased with a minimum deposit on $100, the individual will receive a bonus of an additional 10%.

All meals are charged at the door rate and on a “Closed Access Basis”; meaning that the student can eat as much as he or she likes with no restrictions. This permits students to pick and choose which meals they want to attend. The student may purchase this plan at either the StAR Center, Dining Services office or online.

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The following is a listing of a few select options for hotel accommodations and dining in the Needham area. For a more extensive listing of select hotels and restaurants in the Boston area, check out the “Visiting” section of Olin’s website at: http://www.olin.edu/campus/visiting.asp For more information about lodging, dining and entertainment including listings, editorials, directions and searching capabilities, check out: http://www.boston.citysearch.com or http://www.boston.com

Restaurants Near Campus Needham Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant Italian — pasta, pizza and gourmet salads 1257 Highland Ave., Needham 781-449-3777 (call ahead seating available, call one hour prior to expected arrival) www.bertuccis.com Bickford’s Family Restaurant This pancake house also serves omelets, waffles, burgers and sandwiches.

699 Highland Ave., Needham 781-444-7673 www.bickfordsrestaurants.com Blue on Highland Contemporary continental cuisine 882 Highland Ave., Needham 781-444-7001 www.blueonhighland.com Fava Restaurant This upscale establishment focuses on American cuisine. Expect the average entrée to cost $20–$30.

1027 Great Plain Ave., Needham 781-455-8668 (reservations recommended; closed on Sundays and Mondays) www.favarestaurant.com Fuji Steak House 1430 Highland Ave., Needham 781-726-7658 www.fujisteakhouseneedham.com Gabriella's Bistro 1257 Highland Ave., Needham 781-455-8111

The Rice Barn Thai and Asian cuisine 1037 Great Plain Ave., Needham 781-449-8300 www.thericebarn.com Masala Art Indian cuisine 990 Great Plain Ave., Needham 781-449-4050 www.masala-art.com Not Your Average Joe’s American regional foods cooked on a wood fired oven 109 Chapel St., Needham 781-453-9300 (call ahead seating available, call one hour prior to expected arrival) www.notyouraveragejoes.com Pacini’s Pizza, subs and basic Italian entrees 1185 Highland Ave., Needham 781-455-0922 www.pacinis.biz Sweet Basil 942 Great Plain Ave., Needham 781-444-9600 www.sweetbasilneedham.com Stone Hearth Pizza Co. 974 Great Plain Ave., Needham 781-433-0600 www.stonehearthpizza.com

Wellesley Alta Strada 92 Central St., Wellesley 781-237-6100 www.altastradarestaurant.com Amarin Thai cuisine 27 Grove St., Wellesley 781-239-1350 www.amarinofthailand.com Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant Italian — pasta, pizza and gourmet salads 380 Washington St., Wellesley 781-239-0990 (call ahead seating available, call one hour prior to expected arrival) www.bertuccis.com Blue Ginger 583 Washington St., Wellesley Hills 781-283-5790 www.ming.com (chef’s website)

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Dining and Lodging

44 Café Mangal 555 Washington St., Wellesley 781-235-5322 www.cafemangal.com China Sky 11 Forest St., Wellesley 781-431-2388 www.chinaskyrestaurant.com

Hotel Accommodations Near Campus Babson Executive Conference Center (BECC) At Babson College 781-239-5816 1 Woodland Dr., Wellesley www.babsonecc.com (click on “Reservations”) Boston Marriott Newton 2345 Commonwealth Ave., Newton 617-969-1000 www.marriott.com (search Newton, MA in “Find a Hotel”) Hotel Indigo 399 Grove Street, Newton 617-969-5300 www.hotelindigo.com Sheraton Needham 100 Cabot St., Needham 781-444-1110, 800-274-3728 www.sheraton.com/needham Hampton Inn Boston-Natick 319 Speen St., Natick 508-653-5000 www.hamptoninn.com/hi/boston-natick Crowne Plaza Boston-Natick 1360 Worcester St., Natick 508-653-8800 www.bos-natick.crowneplaza.com Hilton Dedham 25 Allied Dr., Dedham 781-329-7900 http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/index.do (search Dedham, MA in “Find a Hotel”)

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Olin College has formed a unique partnership with adjoining Babson College to provide academic, co-curricular and administrative opportunities for its students, faculty and staff. Olin students participate in a number of campus programs and services, many of which are described in this handbook, on the Babson campus.

Reynolds Campus Center

Sorenson Centers for the Arts The Richard W. Sorenson Center for the Arts, located adjacent to the Reynolds Campus Center, features a stateof-the-art 441 seat proscenium theater, a dance/rehearsal studio, and band and music practice rooms. The Sorenson Family Visual Arts Center, located in Trim Hall, features a ceramics/sculpture studio, black and white photography lab, drawing/painting studio, artist-in-residence studio, digital arts lab and student gallery. For more information visit: http://www3.babson.edu/Sorenson/default.cfm

Located on College Drive between Hollister and the Richard W. Sorenson Center for the Arts First floor • Bookstore (academic year hours) Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday For more information visit: http://babson.bkstore.com • • • •

Retail spaces for undergraduate student-run businesses Vendor carts Woody’s Coffee Bar* Crossroads Café*

* Note: Hours of the Babson Dining Facilities can be found in the “Dining” Section.

Second floor Meeting and reading rooms, television lounge, student mailroom, game room, undergraduate student organization offices and administrative offices.

Roger’s (Babson Campus Pub) The Babson campus pub, located in Park Manor Central residence hall, is open to all Olin College students, faculty and staff regardless of age. Hours of operation are 8:00 p.m. to Midnight, Monday–Wednesday, and 4:00 p.m. to Midnight on Thursday. Roger’s offers a variety of non-alcoholic beverages, as well as beer and wine for those over 21 years of age.

A valid Olin College ID or Massachusetts Drivers License is required to gain entry to Roger’s.

Webster Center Located on College Drive across from Malloy Hall Monday–Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Inside Webster • Staake Gymnasium • PepsiCo Pavilion • Morse Swimming Center Free Swim Hours: (subject to change for swim meets) Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Lunder Fitness Center Monday–Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Friday 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

• Five squash courts and one racquetball court • Chandor Dance Studio Outdoor Facilities • Eight tennis courts • Upper fields and Lower fields For more information visit: http://babsonathletics.cstv.com/facilities/babs-facilities.html Babson Skating Center Call 781-239-6058 for available public skating and public hockey times.

For more information visit: http://babsonathletics.cstv.com

At Babson . . .

At Babson . . .

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At Babson . . .

Babson Campus Map

Buildings and Facilities 46 Admission, Graduate (Olin Hall) * 50 Admission, Lunder Undergraduate Admission Center (Mustard Hall) * 59 Alumni Hall * 30 Athletics (Webster Center) * 33 Babson Executive Conference Center (BECC) * 16 Babson Globe 21 Babson Hall * 31 Roger W. Babson Memorial 48 Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship * 39 Bryant Hall * 10 Canfield Hall 26 Carling-Sorenson Theater * 15 Coleman Hall * 28 Stephen D. Cutler Investment Management Center * 7 Dining (Trim Hall) * 33 Executive Conference Center (BECC)* 5 Facilities Management and Planning (Sullivan Building) * 2 Forest Hall * 3 Forest Hall Annex 23 Gerber Hall * 27 Glavin Family Chapel * 53 Goff Alumni Suite 9 Health Center (Hollister) * 9 Hollister * 29 Horn Computer Center *

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Horn Library * Humphries Plaza Keith Hall Knight Auditorium * Kriebel Hall * Lunder Undergraduate Admission Center (Mustard Hall) * Luksic Hall * Main Entrance Malloy Hall * 81 Map Hill Drive McCullough Hall Millea Hall * Mustard Hall (Lunder Undergraduate Admission Center) Newton Apple Tree Nichols * Olin Hall (Graduate School) * Park Manor Central Park Manor North Park Manor South Pietz Hall * President’s House Public Safety * Publishers Hall Purchasing and Receiving Putney Hall * Donald W. Reynolds Campus Center * Babson Skating Rink and Boston Sports Club * Richard W. Sorenson Center for the Arts *

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Sorenson Family Visual Arts Center * Sullivan Building (Facilities Management and Planning) * 51 Tomasso Hall * 7 Trim Hall (Dining) * 58 U.S. Post Office * 18 Van Winkle Hall * 30 Webster Center (Athletics) * 42 Westgate Entrance 40 Westgate Hall * 70-80 Woodland Hill Parking Lots A Athletic Deck B Babson * C Coleman * E BECC * F Forest * H Hollister * K Knight * L Lunder * N Nichols * P Webster * S Sullivan * T Trim * W Woodland Y Bryant * * Handicap Access

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The Department of Public Safety for Babson and Olin Colleges provides law enforcement, security and emergency services at all property owned by the Colleges, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Upon completion of the College Campus Police Academy, police officers have full law enforcement powers on College property as special state police officers under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 22c, section 63. Additionally, campus police officers are granted full enforcement powers as special officers by the towns of Wellesley and Needham. The Department of Public Safety consists of one director/chief, one associate director/lieutenant, three sworn shift commanders/sergeants, twelve full-time sworn officers, three part-time sworn officers, one traffic control officer, four dispatchers and two civilian aides. The Department also oversees emergency medical responses, medical escort services, fire safety and detection, crime prevention, escorts and parking enforcement.

The Department of Public Safety is charged with providing law enforcement and other emergency services to the Babson College and Olin College communities. All complaints will be investigated and any violations of law or College policy can result in the filing of criminal charges and/or referral to the Office of Student Life. In certain cases, such investigations are carried out in conjunction with local, state or federal law enforcement agencies.

The College community can contact the Department of Public Safety using the on-campus extension x5555, or, if calling from a cell phone or off-campus location, 781-2395555. Residents may discuss community concerns

MySafeCampus速 A successful safety program depends on us all being alert and committed to safety. We want you to know that you can report your workplace concerns anonymously and without fear of reprisal through MySafeCampus速.

This valuable external service may be accessed by the Internet (http://www.MySafeCampus.com) or by calling the toll-free number (800-716-9007). Both of these avenues are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

This new service is an enhancement, not a replacement, of our current resources and processes. Please feel free to utilize this system if you do not feel comfortable using our current procedures.

and issues of security and safety with Student Life staff members or members of the Public Safety staff. The Department provides a wide range of services designed to inform students and employees about ways to increase security on campus: release of a police log to the campus newspaper, bicycle patrol, articles on crime prevention, Campus Watch, presentations during Orientation, and escort programs.

In the event of an emergency, a meeting of the College Crisis Management Team is held to determine the most appropriate course of action. In some instances, the Department of Public Safety issues a public safety advisory, uniquely formatted and distributed throughout the campus to advise members of the campus community of actual or suspected criminal activity or other emergencies.

Members of the Department of Public Safety check exterior doors on a random basis. Exterior residence hall doors are locked 24 hours a day. Classroom and administrative buildings are secured at the conclusion of normally scheduled business hours.

The Assistant Dean of Student Life for Programs, the Director of Campus Services, and the Facilities staff work together to ensure building security. The Department of Public Safety recognizes the need to have assistance if we are going to effectively perform our duties. In an effort to encourage calls from those members of our community who would not normally contact Public Safety whenever they have complaints, concerns or information, we have installed a confidential caller telephone line.

Although we prefer to converse with individuals, we acknowledge the fact that some people wish to leave information anonymously. To protect the identity of callers, all calls will be directed to an answering machine that does not have caller ID. The telephone number is 781-237-8164.

Office of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) A safe environment is one tenet of the Olin College Core Institutional Values and the College is committed to reducing or eliminating the health and safety risks to its students, employees and visitors. The success of this commitment depends on all members of the Olin community actively participating in the design and operation of campus programs and activities that insure the security, safety and health of our community.

The Office of EH&S offers technical support and a variety of services to the College community with the goal of promoting programs and activities that operate in a safe,

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Olin College Statistics

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2006

2007

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0

0

Campus

0

0

0

On-Campus Residential

0

0

0

In or On Non-Campus Buildings or Property

0

0

0

Public Property

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Murder

Sexual Assault Forcible

Campus Security The Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-542) required all colleges to begin to collect certain information commencing September 1, 1991.

It also required that the College prepare, publish and distribute this information to all current students and employees, and to any applicants for enrollment or employment upon request beginning September 1, 1992, and each year thereafter.

Title II of Public Law 101-542 mandates the reporting of the following criminal acts occurring at Olin College during the most recent three calendar years as defined in the law. Title II of Public Law 101-542 also mandates the reporting of statistics concerning the number of arrests for the following crimes. This law was also amended to include those not arrested. The College currently has no recognized offcampus student organizations. All student organizations are housed in campus buildings. College alcohol and other drug policies are set forth in Appendix C of this Handbook.

The Campus Security Act defines forcible sexual assaults as forcible rape, forcible sodomy, sexual assault with an object or forcible fondling. Non-forcible sexual assault is defined as incest or statutory rape.

Campus On-Campus Residential

0

0

0

In or On Non-Campus Buildings or Property

0

0

0

Public Property

0

0

0

0

0

0

Campus

0

0

0

On-Campus Residential

0

0

0

In or On Non-Campus Buildings or Property

0

0

0

Public Property

0

0

0

Sexual Assault Non-Forcible

Robbery

0

0

0

Campus

0

0

0

On-Campus Residential

0

0

0

In or On Non-Campus Buildings or Property

0

0

0

Public Property

0

0

0

Aggravated Assault

0

0

0

Campus

0

0

0

On-Campus Residential

0

0

0

In or On Non-Campus Buildings or Property

0

0

0

Public Property

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

1

Burglary Campus On-Campus Residential

0

0

0

In or On Non-Campus Buildings or Property

0

0

0

Public Property

0

0

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

0

0

Campus

0

0

0

On-Campus Residential

0

0

0

In or On Non-Campus Buildings or Property

0

0

0

Public Property

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2006

2007

0

0

0

Campus

0

0

0

On-Campus Residential

0

0

0

In or On Non-Campus Buildings or Property

0

0

0

Public Property

0

0

0

0

0

0

Race

0

0

0

Gender

0

0

0

Religion

0

0

0

Ethnicity

0

0

0

Hate Crimes

Disability

0

0

0

Sexual Orientation

0

0

0

0

0

1

Liquor Law Violations Arrested On-Campus Residential

0

0

0

In or On Non-Campus Buildings or Property

0

0

0

Public Property

0

0

0

On-Campus Residential

0

0

1

In or On Non-Campus Buildings or Property

0

0

0

Public Property

0

0

0

0

0

0

On-Campus Residential

0

0

0

In or On Non-Campus Buildings or Property

0

0

0

Public Property

0

0

0

On-Campus Residential

0

0

0

In or On Non-Campus Buildings or Property

0

0

0

Public Property

0

0

0

Weapons Violations

0

1

1

On-Campus Residential

0

0

0

In or On Non-Campus Buildings or Property

0

0

0

Public Property

0

0

0

Not Arrested

Drug Abuse Violations Arrested

Referrals

Arrested

Referrals On-Campus Residential

0

0

0

In or On Non-Campus Buildings or Property

0

0

1

Public Property

0

0

0

Public Safety

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Health Services

Health Services Babson College Health Services Fall and Spring Semesters Hours Monday–Friday

Health Services After Hours During the night, on weekends and holidays, a student can call Public Safety at 781-239-5555 if they need to speak with the on-call physician.

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Confidentiality Summer Hours Monday–Friday

7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for administrative purposes

Monday-Friday

10 a.m. to Noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for clinical services by appointment only

All visits to Health Services and conversations with the staff are confidential. Your permission must be obtained before we will give information to anyone not directly connected with your care. This includes parents and College officials.

There are limited exceptions to this policy as we are required by law to report certain communicable diseases to the Public Health Department, and in life-threatening situations.

Location Ground floor of Hollister Hall

Phone Numbers Health Services

781-239-6363

Public Safety

781-239-5555 (from off-campus), x5555 (on-campus)

Appointments All visits are by appointment only. Please call 781-239-6363 to schedule an appointment between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Monday–Friday.

Allergy injections (by appointment only): Mondays 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Health Insurance Massachusetts law requires students enrolled in colleges located in the state to participate in a qualifying student health insurance program. Further, the law requires that colleges must enroll students who have not provided verification that they are in a health insurance program that meets the law's minimum required benefits. The College has arranged for qualifying student accident and health insurance. Students who have comparable health insurance may elect to waive the requirement to participate in the health insurance program.

Financial responsibility for all medical and dental expenses rests with the student and his or her family. Olin College does not assume financial responsibility for injuries incurred in instructional, intercollegiate, intramural or recreational programs.

Services The following services are available to all full-time Olin College students: diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, evaluation and treatment of injuries, male and female reproductive examinations, gynecological care, including contraceptive management and counseling, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment, and administration of immunizations and allergy injections. The costs of medical tests, immunizations or services provided off-campus are the financial responsibility of the student.

Emergency Care on Campus Contact Public Safety (x5555 from an on-campus phone, 781-239-5555 from a cell phone or off-campus location) at any time. They will respond promptly and provide or arrange transportation to Health Services or the hospital.

Mental Health Services Olin provides two options for Mental Health Services: the individual practice of Dr. David Stormberg or Colony Care Behavioral Health group practice.* Students in need of mental health services may meet with Alison Black, Assistant Dean of Student Life, to discuss concerns and options. Other members of the Office of Student Life staff are also available to meet with students about these issues.

Students are also free to contact either of these providers directly and confidentially.

• David L. Stormberg, M.D. A practicing psychiatrist for over 20 years, Dr. Stormberg provides a broad range of psychotherapy and psychiatric services. He meets with students in his office at 105 Chestnut St.,

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• Colony Care Behavioral Health. Colony Care Behavioral Health is a multi-disciplinary group of psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists and psychiatric nurses. A variety of providers offer a wide array of treatment approaches including short and long term psychotherapy, stress management counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, medication management and self-hypnosis. A core group of providers work with Olin College students at their offices at 11 River St. in Wellesley, located near the intersection of Rts.16 and 128. To set up a first time appointment, call their intake coordinator at 781-431-1177 x210. Leave a message and a reliable way of contacting you. If your call is urgent, the intake coordinator can be paged by following the instructions given on the message. For routine appointments, the intake coordinator will contact you in a few hours to briefly talk with you about your concerns and needs. Based on this information, Colony Care will arrange for the most appropriate provider to contact you to arrange for a first appointment. To get to the Colony Care offices, turn right out of Olin and take Rt. 135 (Great Plain Ave.) toward Babson. At the rotary, take the second right onto Seaver St., and then turn left onto Forest St. When you reach Washington St./Rt. 16, turn right, and follow this road until you reach River St. Turn right onto River St.; the offices for Colony Care and the parking lot are on the right.

A clinician from Colony Care may also be available to facilitate time-limited discussions for groups of students around a range of quality of life issues (e.g. college adjustment, social relationships, identity development, eating concerns). If you are interested, or know of a group of students who might be interested, contact Alison Black to explore possibilities.

Whatever option you choose, your communications with mental health providers will remain entirely confidential within the boundaries of state law. They will not be shared with College officials unless you explicitly request that they be. Olin College will pay for mental health services as described above during the academic year and bills to the College will not include personally identifiable information.

Transportation Students unable to arrange their own transportation may use Wellesley Transportation by calling 781-235-2200. Olin covers this cost; you need only to sign a receipt given to you by the cab driver at the time. * Of course, students always have the option to utilize private insurance to access mental health services independently.

Check with your provider for information about coverage terms and conditions.

Health Services

Suite 14, Needham. Contact Dr. Stormberg by calling his office directly (781-449-0094). When you get his answering machine, identify yourself as an Olin student, briefly describe what you want to see him about and its urgency, and ask him to return your call. Leave a phone number and a good time to call back. It may facilitate arranging a meeting if you include a range of times you are available. Dr. Stormberg will call you back to arrange an appointment. To get to his office, turn left out of Olin and take Rt. 135 (Great Plain Ave.) into Needham Center, and turn right at the light onto Chestnut St. Dr. Stormberg’s office building is on the right, across from the fire station, and his office is located on the ground floor. You can park in the large lot next to the building (although numbered, the spots are not reserved).

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Religious Services and Organizations

Religious Services and Organizations On-campus

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 8:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Babson’s Glavin Family Chapel is an interdenominational house of worship that is home to the following weekly services: Catholic Services Sunday, 7:00 p.m.

Monday, 5:00 p.m.

Islamic Prayer Daily, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.,

Off-campus Organization Name and Address

Contact Person and Service Times

Carter Memorial United Methodist Church 800 Highland Ave. 02494 781-444-2460 (call for rides) www.carterumc.org

The Rev. Caroline B. Edge pastor@carterumc.org Sunday 10:15 a.m.

Christ Episcopal Church 1132 Highland Ave. 02494 781-444-1469 www.ccneedham.org

The Rev. Robert Windsor Sunday 8:15 a.m., 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday 12:00 p.m.

Congregational Church (UCC) 1154 Great Plain Ave. 02492 781-444-2510 www.needhamucc.org

The Rev. Susan Cartmell revsusan@needhamucc.org Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Congregation Ruach Israel 754 Greendale Ave. 02492 781-449-6264 www.ruachisrael.org

Rabbi Dr. Richard C. Nichol rnichol@ruachisrael.org Saturday 10:00 a.m.

First Friday of each month 6:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church 858 Great Plain Ave. 02492 781-444-1179 www.fbcneedham.org

The Rev. Debora Jackson, Pastor pastor@fbcneedham.org Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Bible Study and Prayer Wednesday 1:30 p.m.

1stbabstistchurchneedham@comcast.net

First Church of Christ Scientist (located at 870 Great Plain Ave. 02492) 781-444-2877 Reading Room at 266 Chestnut St. 02492 781-444-2856

Mr. Paul Gardner 781-449-5678 phgardner@comcast.net Sunday 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday 8:00 p.m.

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The Rev. John Buehrens revbuehrens@uuneedham.org Sunday 9 a.m. and Needham Lyceum Sunday 9:15 a.m. office@uuneedham.org

Good Shepherd Christian Fellowship 754 Greendale Ave. 02492 781-444-0321 www.gscfweb.org

The Rev. Darrell Minnich darrell@gis.net Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Midweek bible study (date/time varies)

Grace Lutheran Church 543 Greendale Ave. 02492 781-444-3315 www.graceneedham.org

The Rev. Jennifer Hitt jhitt@graceneedham.org Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Needham Baha’i Community 781-449-7654 www.bahai.org

Ramin Abrishamian, Secretary Bahai@rcn.com

Needham Presbyterian Church 1458 Great Plain Ave. 02492 781-444-3728 www.needhampresbyterian.org

The Rev. Elliott Hipp EHipp@NeedhamPresbyterian.org Sunday 11:00 a.m.

St. Bartholomew Roman Catholic Parish 1180 Greendale Ave. 02492 781-444-3434 stbartholomew@comcast.net www.stbartholomew-needham.org

The Rev. Phillip E. McGaugh Sunday 8:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

Saturday 4:00 p.m.

Monday–Saturday 9:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Roman Catholic Parish 1360 Highland Ave. 02492 781-444-0245 www.saintjoesparish.com

The Rev. Michael Lawlor Sunday 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m.

Saturday 8:30 a.m., 4:00 p.m.

Monday–Friday 6:50 a.m., 9:00 a.m.

Temple Aliyah 1664 Central Ave. 02492 781-444-8522 www.templealiyah.com

Rabbi Carl Perkins rabbiperkins@templealiyah.com Shabbat, Saturday 9:15 a.m.

Minyan Monday–Thursday 7:30 p.m., Monday 6:45 a.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Temple Beth Shalom 670 Highland Ave. 02494 781-444-0077 www.templebethshalom.info/calendar.html

Rabbi Jay Perlman jperlman@tbsneedham.org Friday 7:45 p.m., Morning minyan Monday, Thursday 7 a.m.

Schedule has monthly variations; call for current information.

Olin’s “A Home Away from Home” Program

made using a questionnaire on each student’s or family’s faith, family type, interests and program expectations.

Once assignments have been made, the Needham Clergy Association will provide an opportunity for students and host families to meet each other. After a relationship has been established, activities are left to the discretion of the student and host family.

This program matches Olin students with families in the area to provide students opportunities to form relationships within the local community while inspiring spiritual and cultural growth. Hosts will invite their student to join them for a meal, a community event or simply to explore life outside the campus. Host families are not expected to provide students with a place to stay, financial or related aid.

Interested students and families will be invited to an informal reception sponsored by the Needham Interfaith Community shortly after school begins. Placements will be

For more information, please contact Reverend Caroline Edge, Pastor at Carter United Methodist Church in Needham and former head of the Needham Clergy Association (RevCarolineB.Edge@carterumc.org).

Religious Services and Organizations

First Parish Unitarian Universalist 23 Dedham Ave. 02492 781-444-0823 www.uuneedham.org

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Getting Around

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Directions to Campus by Car From the East or West Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) to Interstate 95/Rt. 128, Exit 15 (if coming from east) or Exit 14 (if coming from west). After the tolls, follow the signs for Rt. 95/128 South.

Then follow “From the North or South” directions below.

From the North or South Take Rt. 95/128 to exit 19B (Highland Ave., Needham).

Follow Highland Ave. to three-way intersection with Chapel and May Sts.; bear slight right onto Chapel St. Take a right at the next intersection onto Great Plain Ave./Rt. 135. Then follow “From Great Plain Ave.” directions below.

From Great Plain Ave. Proceed on Great Plain Ave. for 1.5 miles. Olin’s campus will be on the right. Enter the campus at “Olin Way” and proceed about a quarter mile to an intersection. Proceed left to the main parking lot. Most administrative offices, including the Admission office and the President’s office, are in Milas Hall, off the main lot. Handicap parking is available.

Rental Cars • Avis — toll free: 800-917-2847, or 617-561-3500 Boston Logan Int’l Airport, 202 Porter St., Boston 781-329-1429 55 Ariadne Rd., (junction I-95 & Rt. 1A) Dedham • Budget — toll free: 800-446-3964 Boston Logan Int’l Airport, 20 Tomahawk Dr., Boston • Dollar — toll free: 800-800-4000, or 617-634-0006 Boston Logan Int’l Airport, 230 Porter St., Boston • Enterprise — toll free: 866-799-7961, or 617-5614488 Boston Logan Int’l Airport, 220 McClellan Highway, Boston 781-433-7440 27 Wexford St., Needham • Hertz — toll free: 800-654-3131, or 617-569-7272 Boston Logan Int’l Airport, 207 Porter St., Boston 617-244-0801 At the Newton Marriott Hotel 2345 Commonwealth Ave., Newton 781-320-0157 290 Bridge St. (Rt. 109), Dedham • National — toll free: 800-227-7368, or 617-569-7070 Boston Logan Int’l Airport, Tomahawk Dr., Boston Note: For all Logan rentals you will take a short shuttle bus ride from your terminal to your rental pick up office.

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Olin College is accessible by commuter rail from Boston on the Needham line and the Framingham/Worcester Line. Both lines originate at Boston’s South Station, and may also be boarded at Boston’s Back Bay Station. The two closest commuter rail stops to Olin College are Needham Center and Wellesley Hills respectively. Bring change for parking

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and plan 25-40 minutes to get to Boston from Olin (see the commuter rail schedule for details). Commuter rail fares, maps and schedules: http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/rail

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and turns and underneath I-95. At the intersection with Chestnut St., Central becomes Eliot St. Go straight through the intersection and follow Eliot until you approach Rt. 9.

Just before Rt. 9, there is a fork, follow to the left and across Rt. 9. Turn left at the first four-way stop. Eliot Station is two blocks ahead. Don’t forget to bring change for parking. For subway fares, maps and schedules visit: http://www.mbta.com

Boston’s subway (“the T”) is accessible in a variety of ways.

Subway fares can be paid using a variety of methods including: exact change, the Charlie Card system, day passes and week passes. For more information visit: http://www.mbta.com The most commonly used T stop by Olin students is Eliot Station on the Green Line. To get to Eliot from Olin by car, turn left onto Great Plain Ave., and then left at the traffic light onto Central Ave. Follow Central through all its twists

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Zip Cars

Olin Van The Olin Van is available for official College business and may be used by CORe-recognized student organizations.

Certified drivers should reserve the Olin Minivan in advance through Campus Services. No overnight use is allowed. No charge or fare may be collected from passengers. Due to insurance limitations, the van may not be used for “taxi” or “shuttle” service for personal needs.

To become a certified driver please visit the Campus Services website at: http://campusservices.olin.edu/ and click on Transportation and then Olin Van.

Wellesley—Olin—Babson Shuttle Olin College, Wellesley College and Babson College jointly fund a shuttle service to aid cross-registered students. The first run begins at the Wellesley Campus Center at 7:40 a.m., arrives at the Wellesley Chapel at 7:42, arrives at Olin’s East Hall at 7:52, arrives at the Babson Campus Center at 7:55, arrives at the Wellesley Chapel again at 8:05, and returns to the Wellesley Campus Center at 8:07. The next run begins at 8:10 and follows the same 27 minute schedule. There is a lunch break in the schedule from 12:07 to 12:40 p.m. The last run of the day returns to the Wellesley Campus Center at 6:37 p.m. An Olin, Wellesley or Babson ID card is required.

Logan International Airport (BOS) With service to all the major airlines, and relative ease of access, Boston’s Logan International Airport is the choice for the majority of Olin students. Logan is approximately 30 minutes from campus during non-rush hour times. Logan is accessible using the commuter rail, the subway and shuttle services. For more information about shuttle schedules and fares visit: http://www.massport.com/logan/getti_typeo_logan.html

Manchester Airport (MHT) Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is located in Manchester, New Hampshire — approximately one hour from Olin, depending on traffic. It is located just off of I-93.

For more information visit: http://www.flymanchester.com

TF Green Airport (PVD) Some students prefer to use Rhode Island’s Theodore Francis Green Airport as an often thriftier alternative to Logan. It is located approximately an hour from Olin near Providence, RI. Take I-95 south into Rhode Island, through Providence, and then follow the signs for the airport; Exit 13.

For more information visit: http://www.pvdairport.com

Hanscom Field (BED) Hanscom Field is serviced by Boston-Maine Airways and Linear Air, and is located off of I-95/Rt. 128 in Bedford, MA, about 20 miles northwest of Boston and about 30 minutes from Olin. For more information visit: http://www.massport.com/hansc

Buses Greyhound and Peter Pan

Trains Amtrak’s Northeast Direct Service stops at Rt. 128 Station (RTE) in Westwood, about six miles from Needham. From there, you can take a taxi to Olin College. Amtrak continues on to Boston’s South Station, where commuter rail service is available (see previous pages). Amtrak offers service to major cites all over the northeast, including Providence, New York, Portland, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Trains from Boston even go as far as Chicago, with no transfers. For more information visit: http://www.amtrak.com

Greyhound and Peter Pan at South Station is the primary hub for busses (and trains) in the area. Both Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines have terminals there. Additionally, both have terminals at Riverside Station, on the Green Line in Newton, and at the Framingham Airport Express Terminal.

Greyhound has terminals located in nearly every major city in the United States, and parts of Canada. Peter Pan serves the Northeast.

For more information visit: http://www.greyhound.com http://www.peterpanbus.com

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Zip Car has cars on the Wellesley College and Babson College campus. These cars are conveniently located nearby Olin and are available for use by Olin community members that are over 21 years old. For more information visit: www.zipcar.com

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Taxis The following is a listing of taxi companies that serve the Olin community. Students may use Wellesley Transportation (781-235-2200) at no cost for BBW classes and health care appointments; you need only to sign a receipt given to you by the cab driver at the time.

Olin College to Logan Airport: All companies recommend that reservations be made for service to Logan as early as possible (particularly for service during peak holiday travel times) but no later than 24 hours prior to the desired departure time.

• J&J Sedan Service: 617-834-0078 • Veteran’s Taxi: 781-449-8294 • Wellesley Carriage: 508-653-5027 • Wellesley Transportation: 781-235-2200 • Yellow Cab: 617-332-7700 • JFK Taxi: 508-653-4500 Available 6:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

• Tommy’s Taxi: 508-872-3500 Available 5:00 a.m.– 1:00 a.m. (2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday)

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Please reference the Student Handbook for current student policies and information on the following: • Massachusetts Act Prohibiting the Practice of Hazing, Chapter 269 of the General Laws • Privacy Policies: Student Notification of Rights and Statement of Intent to Release Directory Information, Library, and Assessment • Services Available to Victims of Rape, Acquaintance Rape, and Other Sex Offenses • Drug Free School and Communities • Information Technology Policies and Procedures • Library Policies • Voter Registration • Use of Non-Residence Hall College Facilities • Other Policies.

Appendix A

Olin College Core Institutional Values Quality and Continuous Improvement: Olin College will strive for quality in all that it does. It will also strive for continuous improvement in all areas, and will measure its progress with appropriate national standards.

Student Learning and Development: Olin College is a student-centered institution. It will strive to provide educational experiences of exceptional quality and a student life environment that provides for healthy personal development.

Institutional Integrity and Community: Olin College will strive to develop long-term relationships based on honesty, fairness, and respect. It will further strive to provide a safe environment that supports freedom of inquiry, acceptance of diversity, and a sense of well being.

Institutional Agility and Entrepreneurism: Olin College will strive to minimize bureaucracy, cost, and institutional inertia in all forms. It will further strive to accept appropriate risks in pursuit of opportunity.

Stewardship and Service: Olin College will strive to provide responsible stewardship of its resources while encouraging a spirit of service to society.

Olin College Core Personal Values Integrity: Complete honesty is expected from everyone in every situation. Even the appearance of a conflict of interest will be avoided. Successful long-term relationships depend on trust and open communication.

Respect for Others: Each person is treated with respect and dignity in all situations. Criticize only ideas — not people, and share responsibility. There is no room for abusive language or arrogance in relationships with others.

Passion for the Welfare of the College: As exemplified by the Trustees, each person will passionately pursue the overall interests of the College, while maintaining fairness to all individuals in all transactions. Personal advancement at the expense of others is discouraged and cooperation is expected.

Patience and Understanding: Each person will listen constructively, keep an open mind, and take the time to understand with empathy before reaching a conclusion.

Effective teamwork depends on the confidence that others care and are willing to take the time to listen.

Openness to Change: Continuous improvement requires openness to change, even though this usually causes inconvenience, inefficiency, and risk of failure. Olin College will constantly strive to innovate and improve in every area.

Appendix B Articulation with Babson College, Wellesley College, and Brandeis University Student Judicial Systems Olin College has agreed with Babson College and Brandeis University to enforce their respective conduct standards when their students participate in academic, Co-Curricular, and extracurricular pursuits on the neighboring (host) campuses. The Olin College honor system will hear cases in which Olin students are accused of violating a host campus’s standards, using the host’s policies and definitions but Olin disciplinary procedures. Similarly, the Babson and Brandeis judicial systems will hear cases in which their students are accused of violating Olin standards, using Olin policies and definitions but their own judicial procedures.

When on each other’s campuses, Olin and Wellesley students will be subject to the host campus’s standards of conduct. The host campus’s disciplinary process will be used when an Olin or Wellesley student violates the host’s standards.

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62 Olin students taking classes or participating in activities on other campuses should familiarize themselves with the host’s student disciplinary system and standards of conduct.

Appendix C Residence Halls and Related Policies All students are required to live on campus. Exceptions may be approved by the Dean of Student Life due to a personal circumstance (e.g., married students).

Policies governing behavior within the residence halls are based on the principle that the exercise of one person’s rights must not infringe upon the exercise of another’s rights in the ordinary course of daily living. Each student is expected to behave in a manner that respects and considers the rights of others in the College community.

Alcohol and Other Drugs: No student under the legal drinking age is allowed to possess or consume alcoholic beverages in College residence halls or on College property.

For students who are 21 years of age or older, possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages is limited to the student’s individual room or to authorized events in public areas. In any case, large quantities of alcoholic beverages (e.g., kegs, cases of liquor) are not permitted in residence halls.

The on-campus possession, use, sale or distribution of illegal narcotics, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, or marijuana or its derivatives is prohibited. Possession of drug paraphernalia is prohibited. Misuse of prescription drugs is also prohibited.

Cooking Equipment: For reasons of safety, other than the microwave provided by the College, cooking equipment of any other kind is not allowed in individual student rooms.

This includes hot plates, toaster ovens, hot pots, immersion heaters, fry pans, etc.

Copyrighted Media: In compliance with copyright laws, video cassettes and DVDs intended for home/private use may be shown in public areas within the residence halls only if no admission is charged, no advertising is associated with the viewing, and no College funds are used to rent or purchase the videotape.

Damage: Damage to property in a College residence hall is the responsibility of the residents. Each student is responsible for any damages caused by her/himself and his or her guests. When damage can be attributed to the responsible person(s), the cost of repair or replacement is billed to the individual(s) involved. When damage occurs in a student’s room or corridor but cannot be attributed to a specific individual, the costs are billed in equal parts to all residents of that area.

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Each student must complete and return to the Assistant Dean of Student Life for Programs a Room Assessment Form at the beginning of the year to avoid being assessed unwarranted charges to the room or the entrance to the room. To avoid billing at the end of the year, all rooms and corridors must be left clean, neat, and in order. All pieces of furniture must be intact and in location.

Doors: Outside and hallway doors are secured for the safety of residents and their belongings. Tampering with doors or locks to prevent them from closing securely is prohibited.

The outside of a room door is considered part of the hallway or common area and, as such, subject to the posting regulations for residence halls as displayed in each residence hall.

Emergency Reassignment of Housing: Pending final action on violation of College regulations, the Office of Student Life reserves the rights to reassign a student to another location or remove a student outright from College housing. The decision to reassign or remove a student shall be made by the Assistant Dean of Student Life for Programs after consultation with the Dean of Student Life. If a student is reassigned or removed outright, the relevant procedures of the student disciplinary system will be initiated within 10 class days after the reassignment/removal.

Fire Drills: Periodic fire drills may be conducted in the residence halls during the academic year. When the alarm is sounded, all students must vacate the building. Students may not return until instructed to do so by a College official.

Guests: Overnight guests are permitted in the residence halls, provided that consideration is given to the rights of all permanent occupants. In particular, roommates must give explicit approval. Any guest who remains within the residence hall for more than two consecutive days must be registered with the Assistant Dean of Student Life for Programs.

Four days is the maximum length of time normally permitted for each guest. Special permission from the Assistant Dean of Student Life for Programs is required for guest stays of longer than four days. Residents assume responsibility for the actions of their guests.

Guest Rooms: Students wishing to reserve a guest room for an overnight guest must contact the student head of OVAL or the Assistant Dean of Student Life for Programs to check on availability. If the guest will be staying for more than two consecutive days, the host student must also notify the Assistant Dean of Student Life for Programs (as per the policy on overnight guests). Because guest rooms are officially for Admission use, Admission guests take priority over all other guests. Reservations for non-Admission guests may be revoked at any time if a guest room is needed for Admission purposes. As the host, you are responsible for: • Providing bedding; • Making sure the room is left as clean as or cleaner than you found it (toilet paper and cleaning);

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• Reporting any damages to the person from whom you received the key;

Keys and prox cards must be returned to the person from whom you received them on the date of your guest’s departure. By accepting the key to the guest room you agree to the above rules and responsibilities.

Keys: Cards for hall entrances and keys for rooms are distributed by the Campus Services staff. An entrance card provides access to all residence halls. If you lose your card or key, you must report the loss to Campus Services immediately. If it is your room key that is lost, your lock will be changed and you will receive a key for the new lock. There is a fee for each key that is lost. If it is only your entrance card that is lost, there is a replacement fee. Failure to return your key at the end of the year or upon departure from the campus will result in a charge even if the key is subsequently returned.

• Serves as a role model by demonstrating concern and compassion for fellow students, an appreciation for academic pursuits, and a responsible and mature social life;

Lock-outs: If you are locked out of your room, you may come to the Office of Student Life between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and temporarily check out a key with proper identification. On holidays, weekends, and after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, contact either the Resident Resource (R2) on duty or the Department of Public Safety.

An R2 or Public Safety Officer may check your ID and let you in. Only R2s and Public Safety staff can let you in; custodians are instructed not to open locked doors for students.

• Supports and assists other R2s in evaluating or handling student issues;

Lofted Beds: Policies and procedures regarding the use and construction of lofted beds, including pre-approved designs and Lofted Bed Application forms, are available from the Office of Student Life.

Non-college Furniture: In an effort to avoid the health and financial issues associated with a bedbug or other pest infestation, the College prohibits upholstered furniture from unaccountable places such as craigslist, town dumps and second-hand shops. New furniture and furniture of confirmed quality (e.g., from family or close friends) is acceptable. Students are expected to comply with this ban under the College's core values and Honor Code. In addition, the often significant costs associated with addressing any such infestation will be billed to the student(s) responsible for bringing that piece of furniture into the residence halls.

Pets: No pets are allowed on campus with the exception of fish. Policies and procedures regarding fish are available from the Office of Student Life.

Peddling, Canvassing, and Soliciting: Students may not use or permit the use of their room for peddling or canvassing except as approved by the Office of Student Life. All peddlers must have written permission from the Office of Student Life. Soliciting in the buildings or on the grounds is prohibited.

• Provides emergency on-call coverage for Olin students; • Understands and respects confidentiality; • Makes referrals to the appropriate person or office, if the student problem appears too severe for R2s to handle effectively, especially with issues such as depression, suicide, eating disorders, etc.;

• Serves as a resource for the administration and faculty on matters pertaining to residence life; • Provides opportunities for social, cultural, and educational programs (e.g., study breaks, co-host events with clubs and organizations, community discussions); • Oversees the use of common spaces (team rooms, lounges) and organizes cleaning activities as needed; • Serves as first-year student Orientation program staff; • Supports fellow R2s and respects the unique challenge of being a R2 on a college campus; • Facilitates the resolution of conflicts and problems when they arise in the residence halls.

2008–09 R2s: Morgan Boes Annie Bowlby Eddie Byun Eamon Doyle Ana Karimi Alyssa Levitz Mike Roenbeck Garrett Rodriguez Alex Trazkovich

Right of Entry: The College reserves the right to inspect rooms and perform maintenance at reasonable times, and to enter rooms/suites at any time in case of emergency, in response to a complaint of a disturbance, or when there is reason to believe that a violation of College policy is occur-

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• Any costs associated with damage to the room, lost keys/prox cards, etc.

Resident Resources: The Residence Resource or R2’s primary responsibility is to demonstrate leadership and initiative in attending to the individual, personal, social and academic needs of students at Olin, including first-year students during their transition from high school to college.

In addition, R2s act on a commitment to diversity and pluralism providing leadership within the residence halls to facilitate the development of community while fulfilling the responsibilities described below:

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64 ring within the room/suite. E-mail notice will be provided to students at least 24-hours in advance of non-emergency inspections. Residents are not permitted to change or add private locks or security devices to their rooms/suites or to any part of the building. College personnel are not to enter a room/suite without knocking and, if asked, should identify themselves and their reason(s) for entering the room/suite.

Room Alterations: Any physical alterations to a student’s room without permission from the Office of Student Life are strictly prohibited. Student Life will consult the Director of Campus Services before permission is granted.

Room Transfers: The Office of Student Life recognizes that not all roommates are compatible and at times a room change may be the only solution to a persistently difficult situation. For administrative purposes, room changes are not allowed during the first two weeks of a semester. For your convenience, the Office of Student Life maintains an available space list. In order to visit rooms with vacancies, contact the Assistant Dean of Student Life for Programs and she or he will provide the name(s) of the current resident(s) so that you may contact her or him. In order to move into a new space, you must complete a Room Transfer Form available in the Office of Student Life.

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The College insures only its own property against loss. It does not insure against nor reimburse against the loss, from any cause, of student property including student laptops. It is strongly suggested that students who possess property of value insure against loss through their own insurance company.

Strictly Prohibited: The following are prohibited in College residence halls: • Overloading of electrical outlets; • Torchiere-style halogen lamps that use tubular halogen bulbs; • Extension cords (use multiple UL power strips instead); • Tampering with electrical or lighting fixtures; • Open and enclosed flames (other than the gas fireplaces in each lounge); • Storage or use of flammable fluids that present a fire hazard; • Ceiling hangings or furniture that obstruct fire or smoke detectors; • Items attached to or hanging from windows;

Room Vacancies: If a vacancy occurs during the academic year, the remaining occupant has three class days in which to inform the Office of Student Life, in writing, of the desired new occupant of the room. After this time, Student Life reserves the right to assign a new roommate without prior notification. If at the beginning of a semester space is needed for the assignment of students not yet housed, Student Life will assign a new occupant as required.

• Decorations that present a fire hazard;

Social Gatherings and Parties: The Office of Student Life encourages social gatherings within the residence halls.

Parties or events with alcoholic beverages must be registered with the Assistant Dean of Student Life for Programs.

Large gatherings may require staff and/or Public Safety officer coverage at a cost to the event sponsor(s). College staff members may enter to inspect an event at any time. Event sponsors are responsible for assuring that guests adhere to College policies.

• Throwing items from windows, stairwells, etc.;

Storage of Items: Bicycles, motorbikes, furniture, or other items may not be stored in corridors, stairwells, or entryways. The College strongly recommends that all valuable belongings be taken home for intersession and summer vacations. Limited storage is available through the Office of Student Life. Personal items in storage must be clearly labeled and stored in plastic bins, suitcases, or boxes that are in good condition. Personal items may be stored in designated areas, such as class penthouses. Private storage facilities are also available in the Needham area.

• Painting rooms.

Limited bicycle storage is also available in designated bicycle storage areas. Liquids and hazardous materials may not be kept in storage areas at any time. Unclaimed items in storage will be removed and donated to charitable organizations at the end of the spring semester.

• Access to roofs; • Refrigerators not provided by the College; • Water beds; • Installation of outside antennae or other exterior devices;

• Relocation of lounge furniture to individual student rooms; • Pets (fish are the only exception); • Smoking; • The use of power tools (electric saws, sanders, drills, routers, etc.);

Appendix D Policy on Equal Opportunity In accordance with its own values and with federal and state regulations, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, disabled veteran status, veteran of the Vietnam Era status, marital or citizenship status

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65 Students may only park in designated student parking areas and may not park more than one car on campus at a time.

The designated student parking areas are parking lot A, tiers 4, 5 and 6 as well as parking lot B-2 (East Drive).

The College’s policy of nondiscrimination is consistent with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246, the Equal Pay Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the relevant Governor’s Executive Orders, and Chapter 151B of the Massachusetts General Laws.

Additional information about parking, including regulations, fines, and ticket appeals can be found at the Campus Services website: http://campusservices.olin.edu

If any member of the College community feels that they have been discriminated against by a student, she or he should contact the Office of Student Life at 781-292-2326 to discuss possible referral of the matter to the Honor Board. If any member of the College community feels that they have been discriminated against by an employee, she or he should contact the Manager of Human Resources at 781-292-2429 to discuss investigation of the matter.

Appendix E Parking Any student who operates or parks a motor vehicle on the property of Olin College must obtain a parking permit within 24 hours of bringing the vehicle to campus.

Permits are available Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Campus Services Office Suite 332 in the Campus Center, x2313 or 781-292-2313. During non-business hours, (weekdays 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., weekends, and holidays), temporary and overnight permits are issued by the Public Safety dispatcher at Babson College. Further information may be obtained by calling x5555 or 781-239-5555.

At various times, students may need to park in close proximity to their residence to load or unload personal belongings.

At such times, the vehicle operator should park so as not to block any building entrances or fire lanes. The vehicle hazard lights should also be activated. Vehicles parked in excess of 20 minutes are subject to ticketing and towing.

If access through gates is required, please call x5555 or 781-239-5555.

The College has designated the Oval in the middle of campus as a pedestrian mall. All but emergency vehicles are banned from this area. Failure to comply will result in loss of student parking privileges.

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(except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of the College’s educational programs and activities including admission policies, scholarship program, athletic and other College-administered programs. It also encompasses the employment of College personnel and contracting by the College for goods and services. The College is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women and members of minority groups identified in state and federal Affirmative Action laws and executive orders, persons with disabilities (including qualified special disabled veterans), and veterans of the Vietnam Era. Further, the College pledges to provide all members of its community with a work and academic environment free of intimidation, coercion, unfair treatment or discrimination. The College seeks to create and maintain an environment that is free from inappropriate discrimination including harassment.

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What Parents Want to Know

What Parents Want to Know The following are some questions that parents often have with relation to the Olin experience. In addition, many questions that parents have can be answered by reviewing the Student Handbook, Course Catalog, Olin Prospectus, Packing 101 (mailed to incoming students in mid-June), or other resources provided on the Parent website.

Safety, Health and Well-being of the Student: 1. Who do I contact in case of an emergency?

In case of an emergency, please contact Public Safety at 781-239-5555. They will best direct your call and can contact the Dean on call if it is after business hours when both the College and Health Services are closed. For general crisis announcements: students, employees and parents should check one or more of three sources: (1) e-mail, (2) the College website, and/or (3) the emergency announcement number, 781-292-2699, which is also used for weather announcements. Please note the main College number, 781292-2300 is only answered by an operator during business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., until 3 p.m. in the summer on Fridays.

2. What help will my student receive from their adviser?

As discussed under Academics: Academic Advising section of the Course Catalog and Student Handbook, “Coursework and advising are different aspects of the same process — developing a well-educated person. Olin College views advising as a central role of our faculty. Students’ relationships with their advisers are among the most important ones they will establish here and can have a significant impact on their Olin education. The advising system includes, but is not limited to: individual advising, advising families, extended advising families, the Sibbs program, career development and course planning.”

Please refer to the Academics: Academic Advising section of the Course Catalog or the Student Handbook for additional information about academics at Olin. If you have any further questions about Academic Advising, please contact Alison Black, Assistant Dean of Student Life for Advising at 781292-2327 or alison.black@olin.edu.

3. Under what circumstances will the Office of Student Life contact parents?

If a student’s academic performance falls below the standards published in the Academics: Student Academic Performance section of the Student Handbook and Course Catalog, the Committee on Student Academic Performance may place that student on academic probation. Parents receive a copy of the letter notifying the student of this status. Students who remain on academic probation for two

semesters are subject to withdrawal; of course, parents would be notified here as well. Dean Rod Crafts may call parents in the event of a serious disciplinary issue or mental health crisis. As he has explained during Admission Open House and Candidates’ Weekends parent information sessions, the College acknowledges the importance of the college years as a transition from direct support of the family — through increasing independence — to life on one’s own with less-direct support from the family. We try to respect the student's efforts to demonstrate their ability to handle this independence. However, there are times when serious disciplinary or mental or physical health issues arise and Dean Crafts must decide if parental notification is appropriate.

4. Where can I learn more about the Olin Honor Code?

Please refer to the Honor Code section in this Handbook or the Student Handbook or visit http://www.olin.edu/student_life/honor_code.asp 5. How safe is Olin?

As indicated in Olin’s excellent Campus Security statistics, which you can reference on pages 47–49 of this Handbook, Olin is a very safe environment. In the event of an emergency, a meeting of the College Crisis Management Team is held to determine the most appropriate course of action, as previously mentioned on page 47. The Department of Public Safety for Babson and Olin Colleges provides law enforcement and oversees emergency medical responses, medical escort services, fire safety and detection, crime prevention, escorts and parking enforcement.

6. What is Olin’s policy on alcohol and other drugs?

As previously mentioned in Appendix C of this Handbook, “no student under the legal drinking age is allowed to possess or consume alcoholic beverages in College residence halls or on College property. For students who are 21 years of age or older, possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages is limited to the student’s individual room or to authorized events in public areas. In any case, large quantities (e.g., kegs, cases of liquor) of alcoholic beverages are not permitted in residence halls. The on-campus possession, use, sale or distribution of illegal narcotics, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, or marijuana or its derivatives is prohibited. Possession of drug paraphernalia is prohibited.

Misuse of prescription drugs is also prohibited.”

In order to increase awareness in the Olin community regarding social standards and alcohol, Olin offers TIPS class (Training Intervention Procedures). All are encouraged to “do something” and talk with students about this issue.

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Residence Halls:

For the first two years of Olin’s existence, we did not permit returning students to arrive before 9 a.m. on Wednesday. We extended it to 5 p.m. on Tuesday (39 hours before classes begin) to accommodate west coast students (including those coming from Hawaii) who were arriving on late flights and would otherwise have been jet-lagged for classes on Thursday morning.

Our primary goal is to prevent returning students from disrupting the Orientation program for first-year students.

Given a chance to reflect on this goal, nearly every upperclass student realizes how important it was for them to have a few days of privacy as a class before returning students arrived. Each year, despite promises from upperclass students, we hear comments from first-year students that the upperclass students pushed them to attend off-campus parties and skip important Orientation events. In past years, this phenomenon has resulted in emergency room visits.

An equally important goal is to give our facilities staff time to get the buildings ready. They need every available hour in the ten working days between the departure of summer students and the arrival of academic-year students to complete repairs, maintenance and cleaning. [We could employ outside contractors to speed this process, but that would require reallocation of precious funds from the academic program.] Touch-up painting and final cleaning often occur on Tuesday morning in the upperclass areas.

The custodians and trades personnel work very hard to make students’ lives as pleasant as possible and to maintain our beautiful facilities. We ask returning students to show these staff members the respect they deserve by staying out of the residence halls until Tuesday evening at the earliest.

While most returning students arrive by themselves, some feel they cannot move back to Olin without help from parents who have job responsibilities on weekdays. In these cases, we recommend that the student arrive by her/himself using public transportation with one suitcase for the first few days of the semester; then the parents come during the next weekend with the remainder of the student's belongings. Of course, students can ship nearly all of their belongings and find them in their rooms when they arrive.

8. Can parents stay in the residence halls?

Yes, a parent can stay in their student’s room as long as they have the permission of the roommate. Parents are considered guests. See Appendix C, page 62 for the policy on guests.

10. Are there any times that the residence halls will be open but the Dining Hall is closed? Is there an alternative location to use the student meal plan during these time? Alternatively, how do students obtain and prepare meals during these times?

The residence halls are open during Thanksgiving Week and Spring Break. However, the Dining Hall is closed during this time. Students may purchase food at a local grocery store and use the kitchen area in the residence halls or their microwaves to prepare meals. Babson’s Trim Dining Hall may also be open during some of this time.

11. Are there any end-of-semester tips that would help my student prepare for moving out?

The Office of Student Life sends the students a list of departure notes including information on keys, housekeeping and damage, information technology, summer storage and parking, and more. All students must vacate the dorms by 5 p.m. on Monday, May 18. Please plan accordingly, for Commencement is the weekend prior. The activity times can be found on the Commencement website http://commencement.olin.edu/. Students are not allowed to move out during Commencement as this distracts from the ceremony.

Finances: 12. How and when are students billed for college costs?

Fall 2008 bills were mailed to students’ permanent address on July 1, with a due date of August 1. Spring 2009 bills are sent to the students’ local (Olin) mailbox on November 3, with a due date of December 1, 2008. Late payments are subject to a $150 late fee on all billed expenses for that semester. For more billing information, reference the Academics: Student Accounts and Records (StAR) Center section of the Student Handbook or Course Catalog.

For further information, contact the StAR Center at star.center@olin.edu or 781-292-2340.

13. What are “Olin Dollars”?

OlinDollars is a debit account service feature of the Olin ID/OneCard that is separate from the student account.

Students and their parents can deposit funds into their Olin Dollars debit account and use those funds for laundry services, Coca-Cola vending, Mailroom services, Olin Gear and off-campus dining at some area restaurants. These Dollars may be purchased by credit card online at http://onecard.olin.edu or by check at the StAR Center or at the Dining Service office. The minimum amount to start an

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7. Why do the residence halls open at 5 p.m. on a Tuesday for returning students?

Classes do not start until Thursday, so returning students have Tuesday evening and all of Wednesday to move in. In other words, returning students are not required or even expected to be on campus Tuesday evening.

9. When are the Olin residence halls closed to students?

Please refer to Olin’s academic calendar for residence hall schedules. The most current version is available on both the Student Life and Parent pages of the Olin website. The residence halls are closed for winter break between semesters.

During the summer, the residence halls are closed for two weeks following spring semester and for two weeks before the start of the new academic year.

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68 account is $10.00. No fees or service charges are debited from your account. Guests/Parents can add funds to any community member’s OneCard using three simple pieces of information. This feature is currently available to all upperclass students and it will be available to the Class of 2012 by August 1, 2008. To access the Guest Deposit feature go to https://onecard.olin.edu and enter the following required data.

• First Name • Last Name • Olin email address: (example: firstname.lastname@students.olin.edu) 14. May my student pay for a guest meal using his or her Olin Dollars? May the guest pay cash at the Dining Hall? What may Olin Dollars be used for?

Olin Dollars can be used for food purchases at the Babson campus. They also may be used to purchase pizza that will be delivered by a local Domino’s Pizza. Olin Dollars may be used to purchase meals for guests. Parents can be considered guests. Preferred guests, including parents, may pay cash at the Dining Hall as well. Please refer to the Dining and Lodging section of this Parent Handbook or the Student Handbook for more details on dining.

15. What happens when my student's account is overpaid?

Students that have an overpaid account due to financial aid or loan proceeds will be issued a refund within 14 days after the semester begins or 14 days from receipt of the funds within a semester.

Academic Performance and Programs: 16. Will I receive a copy of my student’s grades at the end of each semester?

No, students’ grades are not sent directly to the parents. Grades are accessible to students through an online system. No paper grade reports are issued. Olin encourages parents to discuss this topic with their daughter/son before the student departs for Olin. This issue of access to grades is one of several Dean Rod Crafts has identified as “kitchen table topics” — meaning items that should be discussed around the kitchen table before the student arrives at Olin as mentioned in the Student Life presentation during Admission Open House and Candidates’ Weekends. Your daughter/son will be given access to the on-line system during Orientation. After that, s/he can show you how to access the system. For more information, reference the Academics: Grading at Olin section of the Student Handbook or Course Catalog.

See question #3 for parent communication when a student’s academic performance falls below standards.

17. What is Olin’s accreditation status?

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

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Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact: Commission on Institutions of Higher Education New England Association of Schools and Colleges 209 Burlington Road Bedford, MA 01730-1433 781-271-0022 cihe@neasc.org Olin College’s three degree programs — Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering — are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., the recognized accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and technology. ABET accreditation demonstrates a program’s commitment to providing its students with a quality education. For further information, visit: www.abet.org. Additional information about Olin’s accreditation status and links to information about the accrediting institutes and their standards are available on the Olin website: http://www.olin.edu/academics/accreditation.asp.

18. What are the program objectives for each of the majors offered at Olin?

Olin College offers three engineering majors — Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering with concentrations in BioEngineering, Computing, Materials Science, and Systems.

A condensed version of the PEOs is: Objective I: Our graduates will be able to make a positive difference within their profession and their community.

Objective II: Our graduates will demonstrate technical competence in their engineering specialty and will demonstrate creative problem-solving skills that foster success in a variety of postgraduate environments, including professional practice and graduate school.

Objective III: Our graduates will be prepared for, and capable of appropriate response to, social, technical and global changes throughout their careers.

For the full text of the PEOs for each of our programs , please reference the Course Catalog or the Majors section of the Curriculum page on the Olin website: http://www.olin.edu/academics/curriculum.asp

Staying Connected: 19. What is the best way to mail a package to my daughter/son at Olin? Is there campus mail during Spring Break?

Large shipments including UPS and FedEx go to Shipping/Receiving (781-292-2271) who then delivers it to the necessary person/department as specified on the package. If the person specified on the package is a student, the

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20. My daughter/son will be celebrating a birthday at Olin. How do I have a cake/flowers/balloons/care package delivered?

Deliveries which are arranged through external services and are perishable should be sent to the Mailroom of the Campus Center with the student’s name on it. The mailroom will then contact the student via phone, email, etc. to pick up their delivery. For further inquiries or arrangements you may contact the Mailroom (781-292-2230 or mailservices@olin.edu). Also, celebration services are offered through Dining Services (781-292-2361). Choices and a printable order form may be found on Olin’s website at http://www.olindining.com/html/surprise.html. You can order balloons, food, birthday cakes, etc. that will be presented to the student when they come for their meal that day. Note: the Mailroom is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Deadlines vary when applying for research opportunities or graduate programs. They may be as early as November or as late as March. Your student should be searching for these opportunities upon their return to campus in September and make note of these upcoming deadlines. They should allow themselves plenty of time for preparing their applications, including multiple drafts of essays, and plenty of lead time for recommendations they are seeking from professors.

The Office of Post Graduate Planning will be distributing timelines to students each fall as to what they should have done, by when, and based on the year in school. Workshops and role-plays will be offered to help students through the processes described above. Our students still find great opportunities in the spring if they wait to start the process in January, but the early bird will have exposure to more of them.

24. Does the internship need to be engineering-related?

It’s not as important for first-years as it is for students finishing sophomore year and up. Internships in the student’s field demonstrate to a future employer that they’re serious about their field and that the student has worked hard to acquire real world experience. However, at the end of the day, it’s also about building life experience

Getting to Olin and Its Surroundings: 21. How do I locate the Olin Way address for Olin College using online mapping services?

As Olin Way (without a number) is not yet recognized by all online mapping websites, those preferring directions from an online service should use 1 Olin Way as their destination address. This address will bring visitors to the main entrance of the College. However, note that directions to campus are on the Olin website: http://www.olin.edu/campus/getting_around.asp 22. Where can I find maps and information about shopping and local businesses in the Needham area?

Please refer to the local area maps section in this Parent Handbook.

Internship, Research, and Job Opportunities: 23. When should my student start looking for an internship, research opportunity or job?

Advise your student to have a resume ready by fall career fair in early October, and to have at least two interviews done by intersession. This will begin the process, and half the battle is getting that resume ready, pulling together the interview suit, and preparing for and making it through a couple of interviews. The rest is about acquiring new job leads and fine-tuning the process; a good spring activity!

Note that companies or organizations that require security clearance — the federal government or companies doing work for the government — usually have deadlines in early October or November to ensure time for background checks.

How Parents May Help: 25. As an interested parent, how can I help and be involved in my child’s education?

The Office of Parent and Alumni Relations (PAR) recognizes and welcomes all Olin parents, past and present, as members of the “Olin family.” Olin parents are valuable resources that continue to play vital roles in creating Olin’s social and educational community. This partnership with parents has been helpful in developing initiatives such as a Parent Handbook, Parent Recruitment Program (PRP), Parent Advisory Board (PAB), Family Weekend, Parent Orientation Reception, and much more. The Parent Recruitment Program is dedicated to providing a wide-range of opportunities for parents and alumni to stay connected and become involved.

Please refer to the Olin website for opportunities to: • volunteer (http://www.olin.edu/Parents/volunteering.asp) and • provide financial support (http://www.olin.edu/about_olin/giving_to_olin.asp).

Contact any member of the PAB for additional information on how you may support Olin. Krissy Raposa, Associate Director of Parent and Alumni Relations (781-292-2264 or kristina.raposa@olin.edu) is also available to provide information on parent relationship opportunities.

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package is then brought to the Mailroom (781-292-2230 or mailservices@olin.edu). A notice is placed in the student’s mailbox informing her/him that there is a package to be picked up. Yes, Mail Services is operational during Spring Break.

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Olinese (Acronyms)

Olinese (Acronyms) Ant Farm: Olin’s Academic Center ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers — a student chapter of the professional society at Olin Away Experience: Opportunity to learn “away” from Olin, i.e. study abroad BaBOW and BBW: Babson, Brandeis, Olin, Wellesley — the schools at which Olin students can take classes and join clubs; pronounced “B-BOW” as to not get confused with “Babo” which is the nickname for Olin and Babson’s Public Safety Building B: The unofficial name given to the potential second academic building on campus CA: Course Assistant, also known at NINJA (see below) CORe: Council of Olin Representatives — student government Do-learn/Learn-do: Project learning that requires students to seek and immediately apply new learning Expo: An end-of-semester “exposition” showcasing academic, Co-Curricular, Passionate Pursuit and volunteer work The Fish Bowl: The Olin Center FILM: For Intelligent Lovers of Movies — movie club FWOP: Franklin W. Olin Players drama club GO: Greening Olin — supports environmental awareness and sustainability

OVAL: Olin Volunteer Ambassador League — tour hosts for the Office of Admission OVE: Olin Vocal Ensemble — a vocal music club PAB: Parent Advisory Board Phoenix: The Olin College mascot POE: Principles of Engineering — a course focusing on analysis, design, simulation and optimization of real engineering systems R2: Resident Resource — student on each residence hall floor who answers questions, solves problems, provides or finds support and creates a safe and fun living environment for the dorm community SAC: Student Activities Committee SERV: Support, Encourage and Recognize Volunteerism — Olin’s volunteer organization SIBBs: A program that builds bridges between first-year and volunteer upperclass students, who adopt first-year students to help them adjust to Olin Spiral Learning: Project learning during which students struggle, but realize what they have learned retrospectively Squirt-squirt: An Olin metaphor in which the student is a fish flopping and gasping (for understanding) on the deck and the professor is squirting just enough water (information) on it to keep it alive (thinking) StAR: Student Accounts and Records Center

ICB: Integrated Course Block — multiple faculty members teach courses (calculus, physics, engineering) synchronized with a hands-on project. It coordinates the understanding of underlying disciplines and real engineering problems.

SWE: Society of Women Engineers — a student chapter of the professional society at Olin

IEEE: Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers

UOCD: User-Oriented Collaborative Design is a design course focusing on user research, concept development and design thinking.

NINJAs: Need Information Now? Just Ask — a student peer-tutoring program for ICB OAA: Olin Alumni Association OCLE: Olin College Lego Engineers — a club that uses LEGO bricks for realizing one’s imagination through design and engineering OCO: Olin Conductorless Orchestra — dedicated to the collaborative spirit of chamber music ODP: Olin Dance Project — dance lessons The Oval: Grassy center of campus, ideal for impromptu games, studying and relaxation

SMAC: Student Martial Arts Club

WHACK: Weapons Handling and Combat Kakistocracy

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Calendar

Calendar for 2008–09 As of August 1, 2008. For the most current calendar visit: http://www.olin.edu/student_life/calendar2008-2009.asp July–August

Summer reading: The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan

August 23(Sa)

Arrival Day for Class of 2012. West Hall opens at 9:00 a.m.; Welcoming luncheon, afternoon program and dinner for new students and parents; Farewell to parents; Orientation begins after dinner

August 24(Su)–27(W)

Orientation: Academic Advising, Team Building and Leadership Skills

August 26(Tu)

Upperclass students begin arriving after 5:00 p.m.

August 28(Th)

First day of instruction, First Semester

September 1(M)

[Labor Day – no classes]

September 17(M)

Constitution Day

October 2(Th)

Career Initiatives Day – no classes

October 13(M)

[Columbus Day – no classes]

October 14(Tu)

Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect

October 16(Th)

33rd instructional day

October 17(F)–19(Su)

Family Weekend

October 26(Su)

Admission Open House

November 24(M)–28(F)

[Thanksgiving Recess – no classes]

December 9(Tu)

Last day of instruction, First Semester

December 10(W)

Study Day

December 11(Th)–15(M)

Final Exams

December 16(Tu)

Exposition Preparation Day

December 17(W)–18(Th)

Olin Exposition

December 19(F)

Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m. for intersession

December 19(F)–January 19(M)

[Intersession – no classes]

January 18(Su)

Residence Halls open at 5:00 p.m.

January 20(Tu)

First day of instruction, Second Semester

February 16(M)

[Presidents’ Day – no classes]

February 17(Tu)

Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect

February 27(F)–28(Sa)

Candidate Weekend I for Class of ‘13

March 6(F)

33rd instructional day

March 6(F)–7(Sa)

Candidate Weekend II for Class of ‘13

March 16(M)–20(F)

[Spring Break – no classes]

April 1(W)

Big Conversation Series – no classes

April 16(Th)

Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect

April 20(M)

[Patriots Day – no classes]

April 30(Th)

Last day of instruction, Second Semester

May 1(F)–4(M)

Study Days

May 5(Tu)–8(F)

Final Exams

May 11(M)

Olin Exposition – Underclass projects and presentations

May 12(Tu)

Olin Exposition – SCOPE presentations

May 13(W)

Olin Exposition – Arts Celebration, Presentation of Special Projects/Competitions, Capstone Information Sessions and Advising Meetings

May 17(Su)

Commencement for Class of ‘09

May 18(M)

Residence Halls close at 5 p.m.

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Massachusetts state law regarding student absence due to religious beliefs has been adopted by Olin College as follows: “Any student who is unable to attend classes or participate in any examination, study, or work requirement on a particular day because of his or her religious beliefs is excused from any such activity. The student will be given the opportunity to make up the work that was missed, provided that the makeup work does not create an unreasonable burden upon the College. The College will not level fees or charges of any kind when allowing the student to make up missed work. In addition, no adverse or prejudicial effects will result because students have made use of these provisions.” The following partial listing is provided for your information:

2008 September 2 September 29(sundown)– October 1 October 2 October 8(sundown)–9 October 13(sundown)–15 October 20(sundown)–22 December 8 December 8 December 25

Should it be necessary to close the College or delay the opening of the College, an announcement will be made on the following media outlets: TV

Radio

WBZ-TV

channel 4

WBZ 1030 AM

WCVB-TV

channel 5

WRKO 680 AM

WHDH-TV

channel 7

WBUR 90.9 FM

WFXT-TV

channel 25

An announcement on cancellations or delays will be posted on the INFO LINE at 781-292-2699 and an email will be sent to the entire community.

If the College is closed, only essential employees will be available on campus. This includes Public Safety, Facilities Services and Dining Services.

Ramadan begins Rosh Hashanah Eid-al-Fitr (Ramadan ends, approximate) Yom Kippur Sukkot Shmini Atzeret Immaculate Conception Bodhi Day Christmas

2009 February 25 March 9(sundown)–10 April 8(sundown)–16 April 9 April 10 April 12 May 9 May 21 May 28(sundown)–30

Weather Cancellation Policy

Ash Wednesday Purim Passover Holy Thursday Good Friday Easter Buddha Day Ascension Thursday Shavuot

No message or announcement will be made if the College remains open.

Class and office schedules for a delayed opening are as follows: Announcement

Classes that will be held

Offices will open

1 hour delay

Regularly scheduled courses beginning at or after 9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

1 1/2 hour delay

Regularly scheduled courses beginning at or after 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

2 hour delay

Regularly scheduled courses beginning at or after 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

No morning classes

Regularly scheduled courses beginning at or after 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.

Calendar

Student Absence for Religious Observances

Environmental Responsibility Olin College is making an effort to be environmentally responsible with regard to our printed publications.

This year’s Student and Parent Handbooks have been updated to use a font which allows more text to fit on each page, thereby shortening the books by several pages.

We have eliminated the lamination on the covers, as it is not recyclable. We utilize digital printing, to eliminate film and printing plates.

Cover stock: This paper used for the covers contains 100% post-consumer recycled content.

We have selected paper from a local source — a New Hampshire mill — so less fuel is used to transport it to the Boston area than most papers (which are often transported from the upper midwest or the Pacific northwest).

It is made with 100% green electricity and manufactured carbon neutral.

The paper is process chlorine free. The PCF designation means that no chlorine or chlorine compounds were used in the pulp and papermaking processes.

It is FSC certified. FSC is the Forest Stewardship Council.

Text stock: It is manufactured using biogas energy. Gas, produced from the decomposition of waste in a landfill, is transported to the mill and used in the papermaking process. Using this green energy substantially reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

The new fibers in this paper come from FSC Mixed Sources. FSC certifies that product content comes from well-managed forests and controlled sources.

It contains 30% post-consumer recycled fibers.

This paper holds certification from Environment Canada’s Environmental Choice Program, which identifies environmentally friendly products. Criteria are greenhouse gas emissions, water and energy resources consumption and use of recycle fiber. The paper manufacturer is the only Canadian fine paper manufacturer that has been certified.