JOHNS HOPKINS BLOOMBERG SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

2018-2019 Guidebook Welcome to the Bloomberg School GUIDEBOOK

The Guidebook is compiled each spring by Student Affairs to be a Who, What, When, Where and How index to our School. This publication replaced the now defunct Academic Catalog and Student Handbook in 2012. The Guidebook is not formally printed, but made available online in .pdf format. We’ve done our best to make the Guidebook interactive with clickable links and a navigation bar in the footer. Hyperlinks to the Web or within this book are underlined and blue. Those requiring a JHU or JHSPH login are underlined and green.

Table of Contents

4 About Johns Hopkins 26 Safety and Security A Man Named Johns · University Divisions · University Campus Security Act · Emergency Alerts · Fire or Hazardous Leadership · Bloomberg School Leadership Materials Emergency · Firearms Policy · Gas Leaks · Identification Badges · Injury Reporting · Missing Student 6 Academics Notification Policy · Policy Against Violence Admissions · Academic Ethics Code · Academic Year · Adviser System · Award of Degrees · Categories of Students · Combined 29 Campus Life Degree Programs · Continuing Education · Course Credit · Alumni · Athletic Facilities · Banking Services · Bike Racks Course Evaluation · Course Listings · Degree Requirements · · Bookstore · Career Services · Communication Resources Departments · Disability Support Services · Enrollment · Community Involvement · Copying Services · Counseling Policy · Grading System · Graduate Training Program in Clinical Services · Donation Drive Protocol · Delta Omega Public Health Investigation · Graduation Policy · Doctor of Public Health · · Honor Society, Alpha Chapter · University Health Services Master of Applied Science · Master of Arts in Public Health · Housing Office · Information Technology · International Biology · Master of Bioethics · Master of Public Health (MPH) · Students · Library Resources · Lockers · Multimedia Services · Online Courses · Postdoctoral Fellows · Registration · Research Notary Public · Parking · Locked Area Entry · Office of Student Centers and Institutes · Residency Training · Service-Learning Life · Recreational and Cultural Opportunities · Shuttle Bus · Special Lectureships · Transcripts · Transfers Between Public Service · Special Events Coordination · Student Accounts and Health Degree Programs · Transfer Credits from Other Schools Business Services · Student Assembly · Student Groups · Tax Information · Telephones · Student Travel Services 19 Rights, Privileges and Responsibilities Alcohol Abuse and a Drug-free Environment · Alcohol- 35 Financial Aid related Advertising and Promotion · Alternative Beverages · Fellowships, Traineeships, and Scholarships · Federal Student Animal Research · Communication of Administrative Loans and Federal Work-Study · Veteran Benefits · International Information · Compliance Line · Copyright Compliance and Students the Digital Millenium Copyright Act · Equal Opportunity · FERPA: Bloomberg School Notification of Family Educational 37 Tuition and Fees Rights and Privacy Act · Human Subjects Research · Influenza Tuition · Fees Vaccine Requirement · Involuntary Leave and Condition of Enrollment · Johns Hopkins Enterprise Directory (JHED) · JHU Unique Student Identifier (“Hopkins ID”) · Parental Accommodations · Photography and Film Rights · Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedure · Smoke-free University · Social Media Policy · Software Duplication · Student Conduct Code · Student Fundraising · Student Grievance Procedure · Student Social Security Number Protection and Use · Weather Emergencies · Worker’s Compensation

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK 2018–2019 Academic Calendar

Summer Institutes begin T May 29 Registration Begins for Summer Institute Term T Feb 13 Registration Ends for Summer Institute Terms varies per Institute course Online/Part-Time MPH New Student Orientation Su June 3

Summer Term (39 class days) M July 2–F Aug 24 Registration Begins for Summer Term W April 4 Registration Ends for Summer Term F June 22 New MPH Student Orientation/Registration Th June 28–F June 29 Instruction Begins for Summer Term M July 2 Independence Day Holiday Recess W July 4 Add/Drop Period for Summer Term (for full-term courses only) M July 2–F July 13 Last Class Day of Summer Term F Aug 24

1st Term (39 class days) T Sep 4–F Oct 26 Registration Begins for 1st Term for Continuing & Special Students F June 1 1st Term Registration Ends for Continuing & Special Students F Aug 17 New Student Orientation/Registration T Aug 28–Th Aug 30 Labor Day Recess M Sep 3 Instruction Begins For 1st Term T Sep 4 Add/Drop Period M Sep 3–F Sep 14 Last Class Day of 1st Term F Oct 26

2nd Term (38 class days) M Oct 29–F Dec 21 Registration Begins for 2nd Term F July 20 2nd Term Registration Ends F Oct 19 Instruction Begins For 2nd Term M Oct 29 Add/Drop Period M Oct 29–Su Nov 11 Thanksgiving Recess Th Nov 22–Su Nov 25 Last Class Day of 2nd Term F Dec 21

Winter Intersession M Jan 7–F Jan 18 Registration Begins for Winter Intersession Th Oct 4 Winter Intersession Registration Ends F Dec 28 Add/Drop Period for Winter Intersession Varies Per Course Online/Part-Time MPH New Student Orientation Su Jan 6 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Recess M Jan 21

3rd Term (39 class days) T Jan 22–F Mar 15 Registration Begins for 3rd Term W Nov 14 3rd Term Registration Ends F Jan 11 Instruction Begins for 3rd Term T Jan 22 Add/Drop Period M Jan 21–F Feb 1 Last Class Day of 3rd Term F Mar 15 Spring Recess M Mar 18–F Mar 22

4th Term (40 class days) M Mar 25–F May 17 Registration Begins for 4th Term W Feb 6 4th Term Registration Ends F Mar 15 Instruction Begins for 4th Term M Mar 25 Add/Drop Period M Mar 25–F Apr 5 Last Class Day of 4th Term F May 17 Public Health Convocation T May 21 University Commencement Th May 23 Residency Program Ends F June 28

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 3 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK About Johns Hopkins University

A Man Named Johns quantitative sciences such as biostatistics, School of Education Johns Hopkins (1795-1873) was the son of epidemiology, and demography; basic and The School of Education is ranked first a Quaker farmer whose formal education applied research; social policy; planning, nationally among graduate schools of ended at the age of twelve. As a young management, and evaluation of the delivery education by U.S. News & World Report. The man, he moved from his home in southern of health services; and the biological and School offers doctoral and other graduate Maryland to Baltimore where over time, he environmental health sciences. These programs and is engaged in a variety of established a successful mercantile house, programs are designed for individuals from research and development activities making invested in the nation’s first major railroad a wide range of professional and academic lasting improvements in student achieve- (the Baltimore and Ohio) and became a well experience. ment—from early childhood to the adult known philanthropist. learner. The Bloomberg School is organized into Johns never married and upon his death left the following departments: Biochemistry School of Medicine $7 million to be divided equally between two and Molecular Biology; Biostatistics; From its beginning, the School of Medicine new institutions: the Johns Hopkins Hospital Environmental Health and Engineering; revolutionized the education of physi- and Johns Hopkins University. At the time, it Epidemiology; Health, Behavior and cians, the practice of medicine and medi- was the largest philanthropic bequest in U.S. Society; Health Policy and Management; cal research nationally and internationally history. International Health; Mental Health; by applying unprecedented standards to Molecular Microbiology and Immunology; Students, faculty, doctors, patients, and all medical training. Johns Hopkins School of and Population, Family and Reproductive manner of people in between, still benefit Medicine annually receives more research Health. from Johns’ tremendous gift. grants from the National Institutes of Health than any other medical school and con- Carey Business School University Divisions sistently is ranked among the top medical The Carey Business School educates The Johns Hopkins University enrolls schools in the nation by U.S. News & World students to be leaders in an ever-changing, more than 21,000 full- and part-time Report. demanding global environment. The MBA, as students in its nine schools: the schools well as other master’s degrees, certificates, of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health in School of Nursing and undergraduate programs, builds on East Baltimore; the Zanvyl Krieger School The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing offers the Johns Hopkins University’s tradition of of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral pro- excellence in practice and research. and Whiting School of Engineering on the grams as well as a number of post-degree nearby Homewood campus; the Paul H. options. With more than a century of estab- Paul H. Nitze School of Nitze School of Advanced International lished excellence in connection with the Advanced International Studies Studies in Washington, D.C.; the Applied Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University, Based in Washington, D.C., the Paul H. Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Md.; the School of Nursing prepares students for Nitze School of Advanced International Carey Business School with campus loca- professional nursing practice through a Studies (SAIS) is a leading graduate school tions in Baltimore, Columbia, Rockville and strong academic curriculum combined with of international affairs, educating students Washington, D.C.; and the Peabody Institute intensive clinical experience. The school’s for professional careers in government, in Baltimore. graduate programs tied for No. 1 in U.S. business, journalism, international organiza- News & World Report. tions, academia and nonprofits. Founded in Applied Physics Laboratory 1943 by statesmen Paul Nitze and Christian The Applied Physics Laboratory, a division Whiting School of Herter, SAIS has been a division of Johns of the Johns Hopkins University, but not Engineering Hopkins University since 1950. precisely a school, is a not-for-profit engi- At the Whiting School of Engineering, neering, research and development center students and faculty are immersed in a The Peabody Institute dedicated to solving complex problems that remarkable, collaborative environment—an Peabody is recognized as one of the lead- present critical challenges to the nation. As environment that combines a rigorous ing professional schools of music in the a University Affiliated Research Center, APL academic program with cutting-edge country. Through comprehensive education, serves as a liaison between government and research. The Whiting School draws upon the Peabody Institute nurtures talent and industry—a trusted, impartial, and noncom- and contributes to the university’s many creativity; provides aspiring musicians with petitive technical agent. strengths and is renown in fields ranging the skills to sustain professional careers; from public health to the physical sciences fosters lifelong involvement in music and Bloomberg School of Public Health to the humanities. dance; and prepares students in artistic The Bloomberg School of Public Health pro- performance at the highest level, providing vides opportunities for graduate education, inspiration and enlightenment to regional, research, professional practice, and service national and international communities. in diverse fields, including the primary intellectual disciplines of public health;

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 4 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK Zanvyl Krieger School of University Leadership Bloomberg School Leadership Arts and Sciences Ellen J. MacKenzie Johns Hopkins University Board of Trustees The Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Dean The Board of Trustees is the chief govern- Sciences is the core institution of the Johns ing body of Johns Hopkins University. An Laura Morlock Hopkins complex of schools, centers, and overview, history and list of members may Executive Vice Dean, Academic Affairs institutes. Its mission is discovery—the be found on the JHU website. creation of knowledge through scholar- Jane Schlegel ship and research, and the education of Executive Vice Dean, Finance and Adminis- Principal Administrative Officers and Deans students, undergraduate and graduate tration Ronald J. Daniels is the current president of alike. The school’s unique character derives Johns Hopkins University. He works with a Janet DiPietro from its commitment to choose carefully cabinet, deans and directors to guide the Vice Dean, Research and Faculty what is worth pursuing and to do so without university on its mission. compromise. Elizabeth Stuart Associate Dean, Education The vision of founding president Daniel Coit Gilman continues to guide the school Heath Elliott by encouraging independent research and Associate Dean, External Affairs creative thinking at all levels. The school’s Joshua M. Sharfstein academic programs in the humanities, Associate Dean, Public Health Practice and natural sciences and social sciences are Training renowned for their excellence and intensity, and notable for the wide range of interdisci- Michael Ward plinary opportunities provided. Associate Dean, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

Katherine Parris Frey Assistant Dean, Strategic Initiatives

The Bloomberg School is also guided by its academic program chairs.

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 5 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK Academics

Admissions Academic Ethics Code Adviser System The Bloomberg School welcomes applica- Students and faculty have a joint respon- Each student should meet with his or her tions from qualified individuals. For further sibility for maintaining academic integrity adviser at least once per academic term information see the Equal Opportunity and a high standard of conduct. Violations to discuss academic progress, to plan for Policy. of academic integrity include, but are not fulfillment of degree requirements, and to limited to: cheating, plagiarism, knowingly review and modify course selection plans The School reserves the right to limit furnishing false information to an agent of for the next term. These meetings should be the number of students admitted to any the University, infringing upon the rights scheduled before each major registration program and to dismiss any student whose and welfare of animal or human research period by the student. work is deemed unsatisfactory for any subjects, and misconduct as a member of reason. Faculty in most cases will work hand in University groups. hand with the academic coordinator for Application Procedure The Academic Ethics Code may be found on their department. Academic coordinators Procedures on how to complete an applica- the portal. are great resources on the administrative tion for admissions may vary by degree processes that effect students within their All students will be registered for the or program. In general, applicants should department and throughout the School. Academic and Research Ethics course submit the following with their application: (550.860.82). This is a School requirement three letters of recommendation, GRE or Award of Degrees which all students must complete within other appropriate standardized test score, The University does not guarantee the their first term of enrollment. All PhD, ScD, official transcripts, resume or curriculum award of a degree or a certificate of satisfac- and students on training grants must also vitae, personal statement, TOEFL/IELTS tory completion for any course of study take one of two research conduct courses scores (if appropriate). or training program to students enrolled (550.600.01 or 306.665.01). in any instructional or training program. Detailed information on the application All members of the Johns Hopkins commu- The award of degrees and certificates process, including deadlines and program nity are responsible for reporting viola- of satisfactory completion is conditional specific requirements, may be found on the tions of academic ethics to an appropriate upon satisfaction of all current degree and admissions website. faculty member or to Professor Jon Vernick, instructional requirements at the time of director of the School’s Office of Academic such award, compliance with the University Complete Applications Required Integrity. and divisional regulations and satisfaction An applicant’s acceptance is contingent of faculty’s bona fide expectations for the upon the receipt of all required documents Academic Year student’s performance. No member of the including official transcripts. In compliance The Bloomberg School year is comprised of faculty is obliged to provide students or with federal regulations, all Johns Hopkins five academic terms as well as a summer graduates with an evaluation or letter of Bloomberg School of Public Health students institute and a winter intersession. Each recommendation that does not accurately are required to submit complete applica- term includes a minimum of 37 class days reflect that faculty member’s true opinion tion records prior to receiving federal loan and is scheduled approximately as follows: and evaluation of academic performance disbursements. If your application file is and conduct. incomplete as determined by JHSPH admis- Summer Institutes...... May–July sions standards at the time of a disburse- Summer-Regular Term...... July–Aug Categories of Students ment, a hold will be placed on your financial First Term...... Sept–Oct aid disbursement until the School receives Second Term...... Nov–Dec Degree Students all required documents. Applicants who are Winter Intersession...... January Students must maintain continuous enroll- not receiving federal financial aid have until Third Term...... January– ment at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg two terms beyond enrollment to submit March School of Public Health at the minimum required documentation. Fourth Term...... March–May credit level required for acceptable registra- tion status for the degree program until the At the discretion of the faculty, additional Application Property program is terminated by either award of class time may be arranged when weather All application materials and supporting degree or official withdrawal. The official conditions force the cancellation of classes. documents submitted to the Bloomberg student categories are as follows: School become the property of the School. The four numbered terms are considered In Residence We cannot return material to an applicant or the regular academic year. The summer This category designates students who are forward any material to a third party outside term is not obligatory but may be counted pursuing graduate degree work under the the School. as a term of academic residence for degree direction and supervision of the full-time candidates who satisfactorily complete faculty of the School. This work may be credit units during this period. full-time or part-time and may include periods when students are enrolled in formal courses, doing research work or writing

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 6 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK their dissertation. Students who are in resi- Students requiring additional terms of leave Special Students dence register for credit and are assigned beyond the one year must complete a new All students who are not officially registered grades. Leave of Absence Application. No more in one of the degree or certificate programs than two years of leave may be granted. The in the Bloomberg School are classified as Residence status as applied here has no period is regarded as an approved break Special Students. This may be because they direct relation to where a student is physi- in study. This does not mean, however, have not yet attained degree status or are cally located. In some situations, graduate that a student working on a thesis who has not seeking a School degree or certificate degree work may be done at locations other completed all other degree requirements is and are taking selected courses for their than the Bloomberg School provided that entitled to a leave of absence. own professional purposes. Tuition charges the adequacy of the direction and supervi- are applied to such students according to sion of the student by full-time faculty of Students planning to request a leave of the number of credits for which they are the School has been ensured. Individuals in absence must file an application, which is registered. Special Students must adhere to these circumstances who register appro- signed by the departmental chairman, the established registration and course change priately receive full credit toward fulfilling student’s adviser, appropriate staff mem- deadlines and are obliged to follow all the residence requirements for the degree as bers in the area of Student Services, and the general academic and administrative poli- set forth in the catalog. See Tuition and Fees Office of Records and Registration. The form cies that apply to degree candidates at the for tuition assessment. can be obtained from the departmental aca- School. Special Student categories are as demic coordinator. An active file fee of $50 Post-certified Student Status follows: per term is assessed for each term within A post-certified student in a doctoral the leave of absence period. Prior to resum- Regular program is a student in good academic ing the degree program, students on leave Special Students may be registered for full- standing who has completed the residence of absence must notify the department time or part-time coursework for which they requirements, has unconditionally passed chair, the academic coordinator within their will receive academic credit although they the preliminary oral examination and the department and the associate director of are not enrolled in a degree program. Such departmental written comprehensive exami- Records and Registration. Upon return from students need to submit complete applica- nation, and has fulfilled the outside course leave of absence, students must register for tions and fees to Admissions Services and requirements. A post-certified master’s a minimum of two successive terms before gain acceptance in advance from the chair- student has satisfactorily completed the completion of their degree programs. person of the department to which they are residence and outside course requirements applying. If admitted to a degree program, as well as the written departmental compre- Post-doctoral fellows requiring an academic the Special Student’s residence time and hensive examination (if applicable). A post- leave of absence should consult with their accumulated credits may be applied toward certified student who is engaged in full-time department academic coordinator to see if the degree, contingent upon approval of dissertation research, field placement, or the this is an appropriate option. the appropriate department or the MPH equivalent, under the direction and supervi- Important Program Office. sion of the faculty of the Bloomberg School, The failure of a student to register without must maintain continuous term registration However, the total number of accumulated obtaining an approved leave of absence in a recognized student status. credits for application may not exceed one- status will be considered a withdrawal. The half of the number of credits required for the student considered to be withdrawn must Leave of Absence degree. These credits may be applied to any be formally readmitted before resuming Leave of absence refers and is limited to degree program and may be no older than a program of study. Upon readmission, a students in a degree program requiring con- three years at the time of matriculation. student must be registered for a minimum tinuous enrollment and have completed a of two consecutive terms prior to comple- Limited minimum of one academic term of program tion of their degree program. This category includes persons who are coursework, and who, while in good aca- permitted to enroll for selected courses demic standing, are forced to withdraw tem- Time Limitations of special interest, and whose attendance porarily from graduate work due to reasons To maintain degree candidacy: is limited to those courses for which the beyond their control, such as illness, military • Students enrolled in master’s degree individual instructor has given explicit service, financial exigency, or pressing programs must fulfill all requirements consent to enter. No more than 16 credit personal reasons justifying an interruption within the time limits prescribed for the units of coursework may be accumulated by of the degree program. No academic activi- program a Special Student Limited. ties may be conducted during leave and this • Full-time doctoral students must leave may not be used to avoid payment Coursework successfully completed as a fulfill all requirements within seven of tuition. Students may be given a leave Special Student Limited may be applied to calendar years after matriculation. of absence for other reasons (e.g., medical degree or certificate programs but does not Part-time doctoral students must fulfill leave) as noted elsewhere in this Guidebook. ensure admission to any program. These all requirements within nine calendar Students who have had federal financial aid credits may be no older than three years at years after matriculation. The academic may be subject to additional restrictions and the time of matriculation. The application clock is stopped for periods in which the should check with the Financial Aid Office. fee is paid upon making application to a student is approved for leave of absence Leaves of absence are typically limited degree or certificate program or to Special to one year except for military service. Student Regular status.

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 7 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK A student who has been terminated, dis- Non-degree students are not eligible to reg- Current PhD students in the Bloomberg missed or withdrawn may not reenroll in the ister interdivisionally. Non-degree students School may pursue an additional master’s School as a Special Student Limited. Such interested in taking a course at another divi- degree, and undergraduates majoring in students must be formally readmitted to a sion will need to register with that division in Public Health Studies at the Johns Hopkins program or department before registering a specific student category. University (JHU) may enroll in a BA/MHS for a course. or MSPH degree program. The Bloomberg Because not all divisions of the University School’s Committee on Academic Standards Residents share the same grading policies or aca- approves these degree programs. All General Preventive Medicine (GPM) and demic calendar, interdivisional registrants Occupational and Environmental Medicine should consult their home division’s regis- Degree Programs Offered in Conjunction (OEM) residents who have completed trar’s office to learn the appropriate grade with Programs/Degrees at Other the MPH program and are not enrolled in and credit conversions among divisions. Institutions another degree program in the School, but Students and post-doctoral fellows already • BA/MHS or BA/MSPH are enrolled in either of these residency registered full-time during the nine-month • MA/MSPH programs, are Special Student Residents. academic year need not pay additional • JD/MPH Residents who have completed the MPH tuition to the host division that has • LLM/MPH program must register full-time each term approved the interdivisional registration. • MPH/MBA until they complete their residency require- Part-time students will be charged at the • MPH/MSW ments. These credits are usually in special per credit rate. There is no interdivisional • MPH/MD studies and research, but selected course- registration for the Winter Intersession or • MSN/MPH work may also be appropriate. Students in Summer Institute. Interdivisional registration • MSPH/RD this category must adhere to established in the regular Summer term is restricted. • MD/PhD registration and course change deadlines, Credits earned for courses that are required Combined Degree Programs Offered Within and are obliged to follow all the academic for the Bloomberg degree but are given at the Bloomberg School and administrative policies that apply to another Johns Hopkins University divi- Note: the PhD program is the primary program of degree candidates at the School. Full-time sion count toward the Bloomberg degree. study for any student accepted into a concurrent tuition is assessed per-term during the Credits earned for non-required courses at master’s degree program. resident’s training period. The resident’s another Johns Hopkins University divi- special studies and research registrations sion count toward the Bloomberg degree • Doctoral/MHS in Biostatistics are graded on a pass/fail basis each term with approval from the Bloomberg degree • Doctoral/MSPH in International Health during the training period, and an official program. Courses taken interdivisionally will Course Credit academic record (transcript) and a file will count against the 16 credit limit of didactic The Bloomberg School grants academic be maintained and updated. Upon satisfac- coursework allowed for post-doctoral fel- credit only to students who are officially tory completion of the program designed lows. Students should consult their home registered for credit (on a for credit basis). for the resident, the director of the GPM division’s registrar’s office for more informa- Credits are referred to as “units.” One unit residency program or the director of the tion. is equivalent to eight hours of instructional OEM residency program will notify the direc- Bloomberg School students will not earn contact per term. Academic credit for a tor of the Office of Records and Registration academic credit for courses that are lower course is granted only if the following condi- in writing. level undergraduate. Courses numbered tions have been met: University Interdivisional Registrations below xxx.300 are considered lower level • The student has officially registered Interdivisional registration permits stu- undergraduate, e.g., AS 381.101, Beginning and completed all course requirements, dents in other schools of the University to Hindi I. including examinations, and has received be admitted to courses at the Bloomberg Enrollments in other University divisions a passing grade School on a space-available basis without need not be taken “interdivisionally.” Those • The student has been admitted to the the formalities of application. Likewise, students who want to pursue coursework School, either as a Special Student Bloomberg School students may enroll that has no applicability to the Bloomberg Regular, a certificate student, or a interdivisionally in courses offered by other School program may register directly with degree candidate, or has registered as divisions. When a course is taken “interdivi- the other University division and fees will be a Special Student Limited. Retroactive sionally” it is part of the student’s home aca- assessed at that division’s rates. conversion of non-credit units to demic record. An interdivisional registration academic credit units is not permitted. form must be submitted to the student’s Combined Degree Programs Likewise, a registration for audit cannot home school for review. Final approval for Graduate students working towards degrees retroactively be converted to credit enrollment is determined by the division in medicine, nursing, business, social work, status. Students registered as Special hosting the course. Students are expected international relations or law may integrate Student Limited may accumulate up to have met any course registration restric- their degree programs with a public health to 16 credits total. After 16 credits tions and obtained any enrollment approv- degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg have been earned, application to and als prior to submitting the interdivisional School of Public Health. request. “Course Credit” is continued on page 12

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 8 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK Continuing Education The Bloomberg School is committed to Certificate Programs Institutes providing opportunities for students to • Adolescent Health Bloomberg School Institutes provide pursue graduate-level public health studies • Bioethics and Public Health Policy short-term, intensive educational oppor- on a part-time, flexible basis. Continuing • Clinical Trials* tunities for professionals whose schedules education is offered in a variety of formats • Community-Based Public Health necessitate a more flexible, non-traditional and venues, including online courses and • Demographic Methods approach to their studies. Courses offered condensed “Institutes.” • Environmental and Occupational through these institutes are equivalent to Health* regular academic courses. By blending a mix of these formats, work- • Epidemiology for Public Health ing professionals can participate in the rich A number of School departments offer Professionals academic environment of the School while Summer Institutes between the months • Food Systems, the Environment and continuing their careers. Courses taken of May and August. There is a two-week Public Health through these programs may be used Winter Institute offered in January and a • Gerontology toward degree and certificate programs, as Fall Institute sponsored by the Department • Global Health* well as for continuing education. of Health Policy and Management in • Global Health Practice† Barcelona, Spain. • Global Tobacco Control† Certificate Programs • Health and Human Rights 2018 Summer Institutes Certificate programs represent courses • Health Communication • Bioethics Summer Institute of study in specific areas of public health. • Health Disparities and Health Inequality • Environmental Health and Engineering The Bloomberg School offers certificate • Health Education Institute programs designed for degree students • Health Finance and Management* • Graduate Summer Institute of only, for degree and non-degree students • Healthcare Epidemiology and Infection Epidemiology and Biostatistics together, and for non-degree students Prevention and Control • Health, Behavior and Society Summer only. Student status requirements change • Humane Sciences and Toxicology Institute and eligibility requirements are updated to • Humanitarian Health • Health Policy and Management the website. Students should refer to the • Injury and Violence Prevention Summer Institute website to ensure they meet the qualifica- • Maternal and Child Health • Health Systems Summer Institute tions before applying. • Mental Health Policy, Economics and • H.E.L.P. Health Emergencies in Large Admissions standards and completion Services Populations requirements vary with each certificate • Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug • Johns Hopkins Center for American program. Safety Indian Health Institute • Population and Health • Injury Research and Policy Institute Certificate programs have fewer course • Population Health Management † • Summer Institute in Mental Health requirements than formal degree pro- • Public Health Advocacy Research grams, allowing degree candidates to • Public Health Economics • Summer Institute in Tropical Medicine incorporate a certificate as part of their • Public Health Informatics* and Public Health experience. • Public Health Practice* Fall Institute A certificate of program completion is • Public Health Preparedness • Health Policy and Management Fall issued upon satisfactory completion of • Public Health Training Certificate for Institute in Barcelona, Spain coursework. American Indian Health Professionals • Public Mental Health Research 2019 Winter Institute • Quality, Patient Safety and Outcomes Complete information regarding courses Research* offered during the January 2019 Institute • Quantitative Methods in Public Health will be available online in the fall. In the • Risk Sciences and Public Policy meantime, feel free to browse last year’s • Training Certificate in Public Health* offerings for an idea of the sort of topics • Tropical Medicine covered. • Vaccine Science and Policy

* Certificate may be completed online †Certificate is part of OPAL.

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 9 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK Departments Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Environmental Health and Engineering Epidemiology The goals of the Department of The Department of Environmental and Epidemiology is the study of the incidence Biochemistry and Molecular Biology are Engineering (EHE) is a dynamic group of and prevalence of diseases and of the to increase current knowledge of the faculty and students exploring the impact determinants of health and disease risk biochemical and molecular basis of normal of chemical, biological and physical agents in human populations. Epidemiologic and abnormal cellular processes, and on human health. The department works evidence provides a basis for preventive to train highly qualified scientists who, to discover the sources and distribution approaches in medicine and public health. through research, teaching and service will of these agents; understand individual The department’s mission is to provide continue to provide new insights into the response at the molecular, cellular, organ, education and training of the highest biochemical, molecular, and biophysical and whole-body levels; assess environ- quality in epidemiology, to conduct epi- underpinnings of biomedical issues that mental risk; and devise prevention and demiologic research and health situation have an impact on the health of the public. intervention strategies. analyses of the highest caliber to promote Critical biomedical issues centered in Current thinking on the environment and health and prevent disease, and to provide reproduction are addressed by the depart- health has propelled EHE to consider how service to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg ment’s Division of Reproductive Biology. the built environment and the social envi- School of Public Health and to local, The department offers the following ronment influence human health beyond national, and international communities on degree programs: the traditional focus on hazardous agents. issues that involve the discipline. The department is also pursuing the health • Master of Health Science (MHS) The department offers the following effects of global environmental change, • Master of Science (ScM) programs: including global warming, persistent • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) organic pollutants and ecosystems change. • Master of Health Science (MHS) and For additional information regarding Master of Science (ScM) Students in EHE come from diverse departmental research, offerings and • Bachelor of Arts (BA)/ backgrounds, and grow to appreciate the degree requirements, students and Master of Health Science (MHS) effects of the natural, built and social envi- advisers should also view the appropriate • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor ronments on human health. The depart- student handbook. of Science (ScD) ment’s broad, multidisciplinary approach • Non-degree postdoctoral fellowships creates a collaborative and supportive Biostatistics learning atmosphere for every student, The department offers the following The Department of Biostatistics offers while assisting them in developing lifetime tracks: training at the doctoral and master’s careers in public health. degree level. Courses are offered in • Cancer Epidemiology probability, statistical theory, statistical • Clinical and Cardiovascular The department offers the following methodology, foundations of statistics, Epidemiology degree programs: statistical computing, statistical genet- • Clinical Trials and Evidence Synthesis ics and bioinformatics. The department • Master of Health Science (MHS) • Environmental Epidemiology provides exceptional opportunities for • Master of Science (ScM) • Epidemiology of Aging students to acquire range and depth in • Master of Science in Public Health • General Epidemiology and modern aspects of statistics with applica- (MSPH) with tracks in: Methodology tions to the biological, medical, environ- - Occupational and Environmental • Genetic Epidemiology mental, behavioral and health sciences. Hygiene† • Infectious Disease Epidemiology - Toxicity Testing and Human Health The department offers the following Additionally, students may choose to focus Risk Assessment degree programs: their research in a wide range of public • Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Master of Health health disciplines through guided mentor- • Master of Health Science (MHS) Science (MHS) or Master of Science in ship under the direction of more than 100 • Master of Science (ScM) Public Health (MSPH) faculty members. Recent dissertations • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with tracks and theses have included work in social in: For additional information regarding epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology and - Exposure Sciences and departmental research, offerings and autoimmune diseases. Environmental Epidemiology degree requirements, students and advis- - Toxicology, Physiology and ers might also view the department’s For additional information regarding Molecular Mechanisms student handbook. departmental research, offerings and For additional information regarding degree requirements, students and advis- departmental research, offerings and ers should view the department website. degree requirements, students and advis- ers may refer to the EHE handbook.

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 10 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK Health, Behavior and Society The department offers the following Master of Science in Public Health The Department of Health, Behavior degree programs: (MSPH) and Society utilizes a multidisciplinary, • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in • Master of Health Administration (MHA) multilevel approach to study the determi- - Global Disease Epidemiology • Master of Health Science (MHS) in nants of disease and injury, and to develop, and Control Health Economics test and disseminate effective public - Health Systems • Master of Science in Public Health health interventions. The department - Human Nutrition (MSPH) in Health Policy is interested not only in the behavior of - Social and Behavioral Interventions • Bachelor of Arts (BA)/ individuals, but also in their genetic predis- Master of Science in Public Health For additional information regarding positions, social context, physical environ- (MSPH) departmental research, offerings and ment and policy milieu. We emphasize • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in degree requirements, students and advis- theoretical, methodological and applied - Bioethics and Health Policy ers should visit the department website. studies in three signature areas: - Health Economics and Policy • social determinants of health and - Health Services Research and Policy Mental Health structural- and community-level - Health and Public Policy The mission of the Department of Mental interventions to improve health • Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Health is to advance understanding • health communication and health of mental and behavioral disorders, to For additional information regarding education develop, implement and evaluate methods departmental research, offerings and • behavioral and social aspects of to prevent and control these disorders, and degree requirements, students and advis- genetics and genetic counseling to promote mental health in the popula- ers should visit the department website. tion. The department offers the following degree programs: International Health The target outcome of mental health The Department of International Health and mental disorders is the distinguish- • Master of Health Science (MHS) in was established in 1961, reflecting the ing feature of the Department of Mental Social Factors in Health long-standing interests of the School and Health. Mental disorders are disturbances • Master of Science (ScM) in Genetic in response to the needs of international of thinking, feeling and acting which have Counseling agencies and national governments for a proximate cause in the human brain. • Master of Science in Public Health teaching and research in international Disturbances of thinking include mental (MSPH) in Health Education and Health health. The department prepares profes- disorders like schizophrenia and dementia, Communication sionals from other countries to assume as well as impairments in overall cogni- • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social major positions of leadership and respon- tive functioning. Disturbances of feeling and Behavioral Sciences sibility upon their return home. It also include emotional problems like mood For additional information regarding prepares health professionals from the U.S. and anxiety disorders. Disturbances of departmental research, offerings and and other developed countries for roles in behavior include misuse of alcohol, use of degree requirements, students and advis- international agencies and in collaborative illicit drugs and violence. ers should visit the department website. overseas projects. The department offers the following Health Policy and Management The department offers the following degree programs: The mission of Health Policy and degree programs: • Master of Health Science (MHS) Management is to advance the public’s • Master of Health Science (MHS) in • Bachelor of Arts (BA)/ health through the development, imple- Health Economics Master of Health Science (MHS) mentation and evaluation of effective • Master of Science in Public Health • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with health and social policies. The Department (MSPH) in focuses in emphasizes the importance of sound - Global Disease Epidemiology - Children’s Mental Health Services management and creative leadership in and Control - Global Mental Health finding effective and equitable solutions. - Health Systems - Psychiatric Epidemiology The department’s commitment to this - Human Nutrition - Drug Dependence Epidemiology mission is realized through advancing - Social and Behavioral Interventions research, education and practice in the For additional information regarding • Master of Arts (MA)/ following areas: departmental research, offerings and Master of Science in Public Health degree requirements, students and advis- • health services research and policy (MSPH) with SAIS ers should visit the department website. • health and public policy • Master of Science in Public Health • health economics and policy (MSPH)/Registered Dietitian (RD) Molecular Microbiology and Immunology • bioethics and health policy • Bachelor of Arts (BA)/ The commitment of the W. Harry Feinstone • leadership and management Master of Health Science (MHS) or Department of Molecular Microbiology

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 11 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK “Course Credit” continued and Immunology is to provide students Population, Family and educational opportunities, graduate train- Reproductive Health acceptance in Special Student Regular or ing and research experience in the study Population, Family and Reproductive degree status is required of infectious diseases and host response Health (PFRH) is an interdisciplinary to disease. The department’s main goal department whose research, teaching Coursework is represented in terms of unit is to advance the understanding of the and practice address issues concerning values. For formal courses, the number of basic biological mechanisms involved population structure and change includ- credit units normally is equal to the num- in disease processes and to apply this ing migration; sexual and reproductive ber of contact hours of formal instruction knowledge to the solution of public health health across the lifespan; maternal, divided by 8. Consistent with University problems. This goal is accomplished by fetal and perinatal health; adolescent credit hours policy, students should expect using a broad, multidisciplinary approach health; and the wellbeing of families. The two hours of out of class (e.g. homework) made possible by the varied interests of Department’s efforts focus not only on time for every hour in class. The maximum its faculty. The approach involves studies the health and behavior of populations in allowable load per term is 22 units. A mini- that range from the populational to the the United States, but also on mothers, mum of 12 credit units must be carried for molecular level and encompasses the infants and children, youth, women, fami- full-time status. However, at least 16 credit disciplines of ecology, vector biology, lies, and those residing in urban areas in units of successfully completed course units immunology, parasitology, virology, bac- low and middle income countries world- is typically required to count as full-time in teriology, mycology, structural biology, wide. Research, evaluation and practice acquiring academic residence. cell biology, molecular biology and bioin- all play integral roles in the Department’s Note: Audited courses count toward tuition calcu- formatics. The major focus of the depart- academic programs and faculty efforts. lation and the 22 credit per term limit but do not ment is on laboratory-based research, but Our dedicated faculty develop and apply count toward full-time enrollment status. coordinated research may be carried out a broad range of methods to research and in the clinic or in the field. professional practice. Exceptions to the residence requirements on a part-time basis may be made only by The department offers the following Students in the department may choose direct action of the appropriate Schoolwide degree programs: among the following focal areas: ado- academic committee. Units associated lescent health; child health; maternal, • Master of Health Science (MHS) with audited, undergraduate, or informal fetal and perinatal health; population and • Master of Science (ScM) courses, or courses taken to satisfy entrance health; sexual and reproductive health; • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) conditions, are not credited in the School and women’s health. Additional areas programs. For additional information regarding under development include: urban health, departmental research, offerings and family health, neurodevelopment and Course Evaluations degree requirements, students and advis- behavior and health. Each academic term, students participate ers should visit the department website. The department offers the following in the course evaluation process. At the end degrees: of the term, students evaluate their courses using the online course evaluation system. • Master of Health Science (MHS) The questions on the online course evalu- • Master of Science in Public Health ation system have been carefully crafted (MSPH) to gather information about the quality of • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) the instructor and the course content. The For additional information regarding responses are used to recognize excellent departmental research, offerings and instructors and courses, and to identify degree requirements, students and advis- where improvements can be made. The ers should visit the department website. evaluation results for each course can be accessed by term, in the portal.

Course Listings A list of available courses may be found online in either the online course catalog or CoursePlus.

Course Numbers/Codes

†Important: the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is currently not accepting Department Codes applications to the online/part-time Master of Science in Public Health in Environmental Health The first three digits of the course number Sciences, online/part-time Master of Public Health and online/part-time DrPH from residents of identify the department. Wisconsin. For more information about affected states and programs, please visit the website of 700 Berman Institute of Bioethics the program. 120 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 12 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK 140 Biostatistics 17 Institute course during regular term Degree Requirements 390 Clinical Investigation East Baltimore For the most accurate and recent informa- 180 -188 Environmental Health and 18 Summer Institute/Summer, tion regarding degree requirements, stu- Engineering International cohort dents, faculty and staff are encouraged to 340 Epidemiology East Baltimore visit the Policy & Procedures Memorandum 550 - 551 Extra-departmental 19 Special condensed, non-Institute on the MyJHSPH portal (login required). 410 - 415 Health, Behavior and Society (was 80) East Baltimore 300 - 319 Health Policy and Management 20 International cohort Disability Support Services 220 - 224 International Health East Baltimore In accordance with Section 504 of 330 Mental Health 24 International, not a Hopkins Facility the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the 260 Molecular Microbiology and India Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Immunology 51 Winter Institute (ADA), the University provides appropriate, 380 Population Family and Reproductive Washington, DC necessary and reasonable accommoda- Health 60 Regular Term, Regular Cohort tion to qualified students who are disabled. 600 Online Programs for Applied (Blended), East Baltimore When generally accessible facilities do not Learning 61 Summer Instituter/Summer 2 adequately accommodate a specific dis- Course Code (Blended), East Baltimore ability, the University makes program and/ The next three numbers indicate the level, 63 Winter Institute (Blended) or facility adjustments as are reasonably format and sequence of the course. East Baltimore necessary to assure individual access. 67 Institute course during Regular Term 600-699 Formal courses normally offered in For individual-specific accommodations, (Blended) the first year of graduate studies individuals are required to provide from an 81 Regular cohort 700-799 Formal courses normally offered in appropriate professional diagnostician a Internet the second or last year of graduate comprehensive evaluation of their specific 82 Internet module study disability and recommended accommoda- 86 Online Programs for Applied 800-899 Repeatable courses offered in a tions based upon their current level of Learning variety of informal (i.e. non-lecture) functioning in an academic setting. This 88 International cohort formats which can be distinguished documentation must not be more than Internet by the following subdesignations: three years old, and should be forwarded 89 Summer Institute 800 series MPH Capstone directly to the School’s disability services Internet 810 series Field Placement coordinator, immediately after the School’s 91 U.S., not a Hopkins Facility 820 series Thesis Research (master’s and offer of admission and before the student is New York doctoral) enrolled. The University reserves the right 92 Bethesda, MD, not a Hopkins Facility 830 series Postdoctoral Research to request additional information from an NIH - Bethesda, MD 840 series Special Studies and Research individual’s health care provider, or a health 93 International, not a Hopkins Facility 850 series Laboratory rotation courses care provider that it designates, to verify Beijing, China 860 series Informal seminars (e.g. journal or appropriate accommodations. It is the 94 International, not a Hopkins Facility research clubs) that vary in content student’s responsibility to provide and pay India each term and address current top- for the cost of this documentation. 95 International, not a Hopkins Facility ics Hong Kong, China Costs for personal attendants, personally 895 series MPH Practicum 96 International, not a Hopkins Facility prescribed devices and services for personal Section Numbers Banff, Canada use or study are also the responsibility of the The last two numbers indicate the course 97 International, not a Hopkins Facility student. section. Abu Dhabi Information about individuals with disabili- 98 International, not a Hopkins Facility Section No. Course Type ties and the nature of the disability is highly Barcelona, Spain Location confidential information and will be main- 01 Regular term, Regular cohort Interdivisional Codes tained as such by the University. Of course, East Baltimore To denote courses offered by other divisions reviewing requests for accommodations and 02 Regular term, Regular cohort within the university, the following codes are administering and implementing accom- East Baltimore used. modations may require disclosure of this 11 Summer Institute information to the responsible University AS School of Arts and Sciences East Baltimore officials. Students are advised that specific BU Carey School of Business 12 Summer Institute information about a student’s disability will ED School of Education East Baltimore only be disclosed when necessary for car- EN School of Engineering 13 Winter Institute rying out responsibilities in connection with ME School of Medicine East Baltimore administering disability accommodations NR School of Nursing 14 Winter Institute and services. PY Peabody Institute East Baltimore SA SAIS

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 13 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK Questions regarding Title VI, Title IX and Registration Form must be completed to In addition, the letter “I” is used to designate Sections 504 and 503 should be referred obtain credit for the course taken in an incomplete, “W” to indicate withdrawal, to the Office of Institutional Equity, Office outside division. Interdivisional Registration “MT” for multiterm courses (grade assigned of Disability Support Services, 410-516- Forms are available in Student Affairs, Suite at the end of a subsequent term), “MR” or 8075, fax 410-516-5300. The School’s E1002. “X” in cases where the instructor fails to disability services coordinator, Audrey report grades. (Note: I, MT, MR and X grades Non-degree students are not eligible to reg- Ndaba, may be reached at 410-502-6602, are not final grades.) ister interdivisionally. Non-degree students 615 N. Wolfe Street, or by email at jhsph. interested in taking a course at another divi- The designation “AU” indicates audit. Field [email protected]. The University’s full Policy sion will need to register with that division in Placement, Thesis Research, Postdoctoral on Accommodation for Disabled Persons is a specific student category. Research, and Special Studies and Research posted on the Office of Institutional Equity’s are graded strictly pass/fail. website. Students and post-doctoral fellows already registered full-time during the nine-month No course credit will be acquired for courses Enrollment Policy academic year need not pay additional in which a grade of AU (audit), I (incomplete) tuition to the host division that has approved or MR or X (grade not received from course LATE REGISTRATION BEGINS THE DAY the interdivisional registration. Part-time instructor) is received. AFTER THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR students will be charged at the per credit EACH TERM. A $100 LATE REGISTRATION No course credit will be acquired for courses rate. There is no interdivisional registra- FEE WILL BE ADDED TO THE TUITION in which a grade of F (fail) is received but tion for the Winter Intersession or Summer CHARGES. the grade will be factored into the student’s Institute. Interdivisional registration in the grade point average. regular Summer term is restricted. Students ANY REGISTRATION HOLDS MUST BE should consult their home division’s regis- No course credit will be acquired for lower- RESOLVED PRIOR TO REGISTRATION. trar’s office for more information. level undergraduate courses taken interdivi- Adding and Dropping a Course sionally at other divisions of the University. Enrollments in other University divisions Students are responsible for discussing Courses numbered below xxx.300 are need not be taken “interdivisionally.” Those contemplated schedule changes with their considered lower level undergraduate, e.g., students who want to pursue coursework adviser and obtaining the adviser’s approval. AS 381.101, Beginning Hindi I. that has no applicability to the Bloomberg The student must also have the approval School program may register directly with Because not all divisions of the University of the faculty member responsible for the other University division and fees will share the same grading policies, the grades each course to be added. When a course be assessed at that division’s rates. See awarded by faculty are based on the pro- is dropped, the credit value is changed, or University Interdivisional Registrations for cedures of the course’s home division. The the course is changed to or from pass/fail, additional information. grades that appear on students’ academic only the approval of the student’s adviser records reflect any appropriate conversions. is required (see the Academic Calendar for Grading System Interdivisional registrants are advised to each term’s add/drop deadline). A change to direct any questions to the registrar’s office or from audit will not be honored after the Purpose at their home division. end of the published add/drop period for a The grading system at the Bloomberg term. The student must have the instructor’s School serves to document the academic Satisfactory Academic Progress approval before selecting the audit option progress of students. The system is designed Satisfactory academic progress is mea- (see “Grading System” for more details on to recognize superior work and provide sured by the following as they relate to one registration changes). Note: Approvals may indications of serious problems in academic another: be obtained via email. Students are encour- work. Current students are expected to view aged to keep copies for their records. If a their grades periodically by logging onto Self • To maintain satisfactory academic scheduled public health course has a pub- Service. performance and good academic lished minimum enrollment figure that is not standing, all masters and certificate met, the instructor may cancel the course or Descriptive Interpretation students must maintain a minimum may offer the course as Special Studies and/ Two grading systems are used by all instruc- grade point average of 2.75 and all or Research. tors in submitting grades. One is a traditional doctoral students must maintain a letter grading system and the other is a minimum grade point average of 3.00 Students are expected to review their pass/fail option. and grades of A, B, or P (pass) in all schedules via Self-Service prior to published courses required by the School or by the deadlines and report any discrepancies. Quality student’s department Public health students taking courses Grade Points Meaning • Written documentation of successful in other divisions of the University must A 4.0 Excellent completion of all Bloomberg School adhere to corresponding enrollment B 3.0 Good and departmental degree requirements regulations, and add/drop deadlines. The C 2.0 Fair (satisfactory) within the established time limitations registrar’s office of the sponsoring division D 1.0 Poor • Confirmation of satisfactory must authorize registration for courses at F 0.0 Fail performance by the student’s other University divisions. An Interdivisional P n/a Pass department and/or adviser as required.

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 14 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK Each term the progress of students lished add/drop period, a pass/fail change is must obtain the instructor’s approval for is reviewed and those students not treated as a registration change with a $50 each course added to their official registra- making satisfactory progress in terms late charge fee. Under no circumstances can tion after the published add/drop period. of the cumulative grade point average changes be made to registrations during the It is the instructor’s prerogative to deny a and completion of requirements within last two weeks of a term. student’s request to add a class during this established deadlines are identified for time. Additionally, changes to and from Current students are expected to review all academic departments. Students may “audit” are not permitted after the published their registration periodically by logging not graduate unless in good academic add/drop period. Instructor permission is onto Self Service. standing. Additional policies regarding not required for a student dropping or with- continuation in a program while not Deadlines for filing pass/fail requests will drawing from a course during the prescribed in good academic standing are left to be adhered to without exception. Pass/fail add/drop period. However, the student’s individual programs. Whether a D is forms cannot be accepted after the pub- adviser must approve all registration considered acceptable to serve as a lished deadline for each term. All students changes. In the event of an approved with- prerequisite will be determined by the should consider carefully before exercis- drawal after the course change deadline, course’s sponsoring department ing the pass/fail option. Pass/Fail or letter the letter W will be entered on the student’s grades, once elected, may not be reversed transcript. A late change fee of $50 will be IMPORTANT: Students receiving federal loans on the student’s official academic record assessed for each course change (excluding and federal work-study funding must adhere to after the published deadlines. withdrawal) after the published add/drop the Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress period. Furthermore, there will be no refund Policy posted on the Financial Aid Office website. Incompletes of tuition for any withdrawals from courses The designation “incomplete” (I) will be after the published add/drop period. Under Pass/Fail Option assigned by an instructor and entered on a no circumstances can changes be made to Students at the Bloomberg School may elect student’s transcript when the requirements registrations during the last two weeks of a to take courses on a pass/fail basis only for a course have not been completed on term. with the consent of their academic adviser. time. This is contingent on a mutual arrange- Each department has determined for its Current students are expected to review ment between the instructor and the stu- own students which courses may be taken their registration periodically by logging dent as to when the remaining coursework on a pass/fail basis. Students should consult onto Self Service. is to be completed. An incomplete must be their departmental requirements for specific made up and replaced by a final grade within Students must resolve any registration grading requirements when considering the 120 days after the conclusion of the course, holds before a registration change can be pass/fail option. Students who must submit or before graduation, whichever occurs first. processed. Students making changes after grades to employers, to funding agencies, the published add/drop period should notify or to other academic programs should also In the event an incomplete is not made up the Office of Records and Registration once consult the appropriate offices before elect- within the above stated time period, a final a hold has been removed. ing the pass/fail option. grade of I/F will be assigned. When a final grade is assigned to an incomplete, the final Instructors are expected to evaluate student Multiterm Courses grade will be shown, but the letter I on the performance without regard to grading All courses at the School adhere to the transcript will remain on the transcript as status and to give students appropriate registration and add/drop dates of the well. feedback regarding their performance academic calendar. For multi-term courses, throughout the term. A grade of P will be enrollment in part I necessitates enrollment Retake Policy recorded on the official grade roster for in subsequent parts. Students must be Students may take a didactic course up to those students who have elected the pass/ enrolled in the Student Information System three times. Students may only retake a fail option and whose performance would (SIS). If a student subsequently drops or fails course if they have earned a “C” or below. otherwise be rated as A, B, or C. Instructors to register for subsequent parts of a multi- If a course is repeated, both grades will be should assign a grade of ‘D’ to students who term course, a grade of W (withdrawn) will shown on the student’s academic record, register for a course Pass/Fail and do the be assigned for the previous part(s). Tuition and the quality points for both will be equivalent of ‘D’ work and ‘F’ for students for the previous part(s) will not be refunded. included in the student’s grade point aver- who do the equivalent of ‘F’ work. Students may not register for subsequent age. Students will only receive degree credit parts of the course without having enrolled If an adviser, student, or department needs once for a repeated course. in previous parts. After the two-week add/ to know the specific grade a student earns, drop period, students have another four the student should not enroll as pass/fail. Registration Changes weeks to withdraw. A grade of W will be There will be no retroactive changes from Changes in course registration may be made assigned for the current term (and previous regular grading to pass/fail and vice versa. without penalty up to the end of the second term[s] if it is a multi-term course) and no If a student transfers to a program that week in any regular term. For courses tuition will be refunded. requires a standard letter grade for a course offered during the regular summer, sum- that the student completed pass/fail, the mer institute, winter intersession terms or Audits student must repeat the course or obtain a irregularaly scheduled courses, course-spe- Audit and credit course registrations will be waiver from the department. After the pub- cific add/drop deadlines will apply. Students assessed at the same tuition rate. No course

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 15 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK credit will be acquired for courses taken Graduate Training Program • Customized for audit. All courses taken for audit must In Clinical Investigation • Environmental Health have the instructor’s approval. Courses may The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of • Health Equity and Social Justice not be changed from credit to audit or vice Science (ScM), and Master of Health Science • Health Policy and Management versa after the designated add/ drop period. (MHS) degrees in Clinical Investigation are • Implementation Science No exceptions can be made after the add/ a joint enterprise of the Johns Hopkins Master of Applied Science (MAS) drop period has ended. University’s School of Medicine and the The Master of Applied Science is a fully Bloomberg School. The Graduate Training Note: Audited courses count toward tuition calcu- online, part-time degree program offered by Programs in Clinical Investigation (GTPCI) lation and the 22 credit per term limit but do not the Bloomberg School of Public Health. This are targeted toward internal physician count toward full-time enrollment status. innovative, interdisciplinary program is ori- postdoctoral fellows and faculty in clinical ented towards skills-building and designed departments of the School of Medicine. Reporting of Grades for working professionals. The MAS degree Students with other backgrounds may Instructors will submit final grades to the builds on the strength of the School, provid- also be considered for the MHS track of Office of Records and Registration within ing unmatched opportunities for advanced the GTPCI Program. Please contact Cris ten days after the conclusion of the term in training, focusing on both local and global DeNardo at [email protected], with any which their courses are given. Once a final issues, to prepare students to address public questions about the program. grade is awarded and entered on a student’s health problems through multidisciplinary transcript, the grade may not be altered Graduation Policy approaches that apply the latest scientific without the approval of the Committee knowledge. Degrees are conferred three times a year. on Academic Standards. In the event that Diplomas bear the University conferral date The program consists of required core this committee approves an alteration for in the summer, fall or spring. The gradua- courses, as well as professional development reasons other than error, the original grade tion ceremony is held each May and is open workshops and public health seminars, and will be noted in a transcript comment. Any to all graduates of that academic year. The will culminate in a final Integrative Activity. request for a grade change must be submit- School has its own convocation ceremony, The goal of the activity is for students to ted within 120 days of the date upon which typically conducted a day or two before synthesize knowledge and skills obtained a course concludes in accordance with the Commencement, during which time doctoral through coursework in a final project that School’s academic calendar. In the case of a students are hooded and master’s candi- demonstrates their mastery of the program graduating student, the grade change must dates receive their diplomas. competencies, as applied to real-world be submitted prior to the last day of the public health questions. term of graduation. All financial obligations must be satisfied prior to graduation. Diplomas and tran- Students may get their MAS in the following Grades of “X”, MR or blank not resolved scripts will not be issued to those students programs: within 120 days of the date upon which who have outstanding account balances a course concludes will be processed • Community-based Primary Health Care from any University office. as withdrawals resulting in a “W” on the in Global Health transcript. A late change fee of $50 will be • Global health Planning and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) assessed and there will be no tuition refund. Management The Schoolwide DrPH program is designed The Bloomberg School reserves the right • Humanitarian Health for students intending to pursue leadership to amend the above terms and conditions • Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality careers in the professional practice of public when in its sole judgment such changes are • Population Health Management health. DrPH students aspire to careers as deemed necessary. • Spatial Analysis for Public Health health department directors, senior health Current students are expected to review care managers or leaders in other organi- Master of Arts in Public Health their grades periodically by logging onto Self zations on the front lines of public health Biology (MAPHB) Service. practice. Applicants to the DrPH program The Master of Arts in Public Health Biology must hold an MPH or equivalent professional is a fully online, part-time degree program Grade Appeal Policy degree and at least three yeasrs of public offered by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Only final course grades may be appealed health related work experience. School of Public Health. This innovative, through this formal process, though stu- A part-time progam, the DrPH combines interdisciplinary program focuses on bio- dents remain free to discuss interim course study in summer and winter institutes with logical tenets and research methods that are assignment grades with their course instruc- online classes, a practicum and a disserta- relevant to current issues in public health. tor or base an appeal of a final grade on the tion. Students are anticipated to remain The MA degree integrates major strengths grade awarded to an interim course assign- in relevant public health employment of the School, providing unmatched ment. Appeals must be brought within 45 throughout their studies, and to undertake opportunities for advanced training to days of the posting of a final course grade a practicum within their regular place of prepare students to observe, understand to SIS. employment. and address public health problems from a multidisciplinary perspective. Students chose one of the followoing DrPH concentrations:

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 16 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK Master of Bioethics (MBE) • MSN/MPH must be received before you may start your The Master of Bioethics degree is a collabor- • JD/MPH position. ative program of the Johns Hopkins Berman • LLM/MPH Postdoctoral fellows association meets Institute of Bioethics and the Johns Hopkins • MPH/MD regularly to discuss issues of importance Bloomberg School of Public Health. An inno- Important: the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School to them. Seminars and services are pro- vative, interdisciplinary, and cross-divisional of Public Health is not accepting applications to vided to postdoctoral fellows by the JHM graduate program, the goal of the MBE the online/part-time Master of Public Health from Professional Development and Career Office program is to prepare students from diverse students who reside in of Wisconsin In addition, (pdco.med.jhmi.edu) and by the Career individual and professional backgrounds for students currently cannot conduct practicums Services Office at the School of Public the bioethics challenges of professional and in Delaware or Kentucky. For more informa- Health (410-955-3034). civic life. tion, please visit the MPH program website. More information on how to obtain a post- Students may elect to focus their stud- Students should be aware of additional state- doctoral position and life as a postdoctoral ies in one of five concentration areas: specific information for online programs. fellow at the JHSPH school of public health Clinical Ethics; Ethics, Policy and Emerging can be obtained by visiting the JHSPH post- Biotechnologies; Global Bioethics; Public Online Courses doctoral website. Health Ethics; and Research Ethics. More than 140 courses at the Bloomberg School—taught by the same faculty who The MBE is available in both full- and part- Registration teach them on site and professionally time formats. Persons who are enrolled in formal courses produced by the Center for Teaching and of study, who do research work under the Learning—are available online for enrolled Master of Public Health (MPH) supervision and direction of the Bloomberg students. Course materials may be accessed The MPH is a Schoolwide program designed School faculty, or who otherwise receive anywhere and anytime (within the academic to provide students with a population per- academic credit for professional experience term offered), providing opportunities for spective on health. The program prepares or training from the faculty and scientific students in the MA in Public Health Biology, students to become leading public health or educational facilities of the School are MAS in Spatial Analysis, online/part-time professionals capable of addressing current required to register during established MPH, MSPH or DrPH programs to complete global public health problems through multi- registration periods. Included among those their degrees without the need to relocate disciplinary approaches that apply the latest who must register are those students and to Baltimore. Full-time, on-campus students scientific knowledge. trainees who: may also take advantage of the flexibility The MPH is a flexible program that can be offered by this modality of study. • Are either entering or continuing in a customized to meet a variety of professional degree program The Bloomberg School uses a custom and career goals. Students may study on a • Are students in academic post-certified learning management system to maximize full-time or online/part-time basis. Full-time status: defined as master’s or doctoral students’ participation, collaboration, and and online/part-time students fulfill the degree candidates who have successfully interaction with faculty and each other same academic requirements and receive passed their qualifying examinations, online. Prior to enrolling in any online the same degree. have fully completed their residence and course, students must successfully com- outside coursework requirements for the Full-time MPH students have the option plete Introduction to Online Learning. degree, and are engaged in dissertation to customize or concentrate in one of the Policies specific to online students from research or the equivalent following areas: certain states may be found on the Student • Are participating in the residency • Child and Adolescent Health Right to Know. program in general preventive medicine • Epidemiologic and Biostatistical Methods or occupational and environmental for Public Health and Clinical Research Postdoctoral Fellows medicine, or are classified as • Food, Nutrition and Health At any given time, there are over 150 post- postdoctoral fellows in a department of • Global Environmental Sustainability and doctoral fellows in the School. Most come to the School Health work with a specific faculty member, while • Are not degree candidates but are • Health in Crisis and Humanitarian others are here as part of a particular fellow- attending classes either full- or part-time Assistance ship program. as regular, limited Special Students or • Health Leadership and Management as certificate students. Auditors must Individuals interested in postdoctoral train- • Health Systems and Policy register ing should first establish contact with a • Infectious Diseases • Are participating for academic credit member of the faculty with whom they wish • Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public in regular or special summer programs to work. Once a position has been identified, Health or Institute sessions sponsored by the a formal application including official docu- • Women’s and Reproductive Health School or any of its departments mentation of completed doctoral degree Combined programs include: and other documents specified by your Doctoral and ScM students must be department are required. These materials registered in residence during their term of • MPH/MBA completion. To maintain degree candidacy, • MPH/MSW

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 17 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK students must maintain continuous enroll- Occupational and Environmental Medicine by postal mail or an in-person transcript ment at the minimum credit level required Residency request form to the Office of Records and for acceptable registration status for the The overall objective of the Occupational Registration. Requests should be submitted degree program. and Environmental Medicine Residency at least seven days before the transcript (OMR) is to train specialists for careers in is needed. There is no same day service. Late registration begins the day after the any of the major sectors of the field—aca- In cases of extreme urgency, a rush order registration deadline. A $100 late registra- demia, industry, government, clinical prac- for a transcript may be requested. A fee tion fee is added to the tuition charges. tice, or labor—and provide expertise in both of $7 will be assessed for rush electronic Under no circumstances can changes be clinical and preventive aspects of occupa- transcripts. A fee of $10 will be assessed for made to registrations during the last two tional and environmental medicine. The pro- rush requests for transcripts to be picked weeks of a term. Registration for students gram is fully accredited by the Accreditation up or sent by standard mail. A fee of $15 will is contingent upon tuition accounts being Council for Graduate Medical Education be assessed for rush requests to be sent via current. No exceptions will be made to this (ACGME). Completion of the program leads overnight mail to U.S. addresses and a $22 policy unless special arrangements have to eligibility for certification by the American fee will be charged for overnight delivery to been made through the Student Accounts Board of Preventive Medicine. Physicians foreign addresses (please note: Rush fees Office in advance of registration. Any other entering the program must have completed are charged per “mail to” address; an addi- holds must also be resolved prior to registra- at least one year of clinical training in an tional $5 fee will be charged per transcript tion. ACGME accredited program in the U.S. prior for requests in excess of five). There is a to entering the program. This year may nominal fee charged for non-rush requests. Research Centers and Institutes either be a transitional internship or part of Rush request transcripts will be available Since the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School a residency. The most competitive applicant within 24 business hours of receipt of order. of Public Health was founded, its graduate will already have completed residency train- Partial transcripts of a student’s record will programs have been based on the insepa- ing in another clinical specialty (e.g., internal not be issued. Official transcripts that were rability of research, practice, service and medicine, family practice). originally submitted as part of the student’s education. Our faculty are engaged in application file may not be released to either investigations that cover a wide variety of Service-Learning the student or a third party. disciplines and interests. In addition, there When combined with preparation and are many education, practice and research reflection, community service can be a Transfers Between Bloomberg centers that operate as departmental and powerful component to academic learning. School Degree Programs interdepartmental bases for a wide range of SOURCE—The Community Engagement and When a matriculated student wants to activities related to public health. Service-Learning Center for the JHU Schools change degree programs or move from one Residency Training of Public health, Nursing and Medicine sup- academic department to another prior to ports a number of academic programs at the completion of a degree, it is considered a General Preventive Medicine Residency Bloomberg School with a service-learning “Transfer.” “Transfers” between Bloomberg The General Preventive Medicine Residency component, including a variety of for-credit School degree programs do not involve the (GPMR) is a two-year program that prepares public health practice courses, practicum School’s Admissions Services. Students physicians in the theoretical, practical, and opportunities and field placements. SOURCE should initiate the transfer process with clinical knowledge and skills essential to also provides professional development with their department’s academic coordinator. leadership roles in the design, manage- the service-learning pedagogy, which uses Transfers are distinct from the situation ment, and evaluation of population-based a social justice lens, for faculty, community where a student completes one degree and approaches to health. As preventive medi- leaders and students. SOURCE also offers an wants to pursue another. Such a student cine specialists, graduates of the program array of programs and resources to prepare must formally apply to the Bloomberg assume leadership positions in government, Hopkins members to collaborate with the School, as this is not considered a transfer. international health, academia, and clini- community, including a series of online modules. cal medicine. The program consists of an Transfer Credits from academic year and a practicum year and is Other Schools fully accredited by the Accreditation Council Special Lectureships The School of Public Health does not accept for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). A number of special lectureships are con- credits from other institutions. Physicians entering the program must have ducted at the school, each with a particular completed at least one year of clinical train- goal. There are those lectures that focus Credits earned for courses that are required ing in an ACGME accredited program in the on broad subjects like personal and profes- for the Bloomberg degree but are given at U.S. prior to entering the program. This year sional leadership skills and those that focus another Johns Hopkins University division may either be a transitional internship or on specific aspects of public health. count toward the Bloomberg degree. Credits part of a residency. Completion of the pro- cannot be applied to two degree programs gram leads to eligibility for certification by Transcripts unless students are enrolled in an approved the American Board of Preventive Medicine. Students who want copies of their joint degree program. Bloomberg School transcripts or who want transcripts forwarded elsewhere may submit an online requests, a signed request

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 18 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK Rights, Privileges and Responsibilities The policies in this section were compiled for your convenience. The most recent, official policies may be found on the JHU website, the Bloomberg School portal or through JHU Human Resources.

Alcohol and Drug Abuse and must agree to abide by this policy, and served. Refreshments should include several a Drug-free Environment to notify the divisional Human Resources alternatives. All University academic and The Johns Hopkins University recognizes Director of any criminal conviction related administrative personnel and directors of that alcoholism and other drug addiction to drug activity in the workplace (which catering services should take note of this are illnesses that are not easily resolved by includes any location where one is in the policy and plan functions accordingly. personal effort and may require professional performance of duties) within five (5) days assistance and treatment. Faculty, staff after such conviction. If the individual is Animal Research and students with alcohol or other drug supported by a federal grant or contract, the The Bloomberg School is committed to problems are encouraged to take advantage University will notify the supporting govern- protecting the rights and welfare of animals of the diagnostic, referral, counseling and ment agency within ten (10) days after used in research. All students involved in preventive services available through the receiving notice. animal research must first complete an University. Procedures have been developed online training module, Animal Care and to assure confidentiality of participation, Alcohol-related Advertising Use, available through myLearning in the program files and medical records generated and Promotion JHU Portal, before beginning work with in the course of these services. Official university publications relating to animals. Additional training may also be academic programs and offerings will not required. Students must also be listed as Substance or alcohol abuse does not excuse solicit or accept advertising for alcoholic student investigators on projects they are faculty, staff or students from neglect of beverages. working on that involve animals. their employment or academic responsibili- ties. Individuals whose work or academic Advertisements for alcoholic beverages may Institutional Animal Care and performance is impaired as the result of the be accepted for non-academic university Use Committee use or abuse of alcohol or other drugs may publications with primary readerships of The care and use of animal subjects is be required to participate in an appropri- persons over the legal drinking age. The regulated by the Animal Welfare Act, which ate diagnostic evaluation and treatment editors of such publications will reject is implemented by the U.S. Department of plan. Further, use of alcohol or other drugs advertisements, which in their judgment Agriculture. The University has one assur- in situations off campus or removed from encourage excessive use of alcoholic ance with the federal government (the Office University activities that in any way impairs beverages. The university does not regulate of Laboratory Animal Welfare [OLAW]) and, work performance is treated as misconduct content or advertisements in autonomous therefore, the University has one animal on campus. Students are prohibited from student edited publications, such as student care and use committee (IACUC). Faculty engaging in the unlawful possession, use newspapers, but encourages the editorship from the Bloomberg School, the School of or distribution of alcohol or other drugs on to make responsible decisions regarding Medicine, and the Homewood campus serve University property or as a part of University advertising for alcoholic beverages. on this committee. activities. University-sponsored activities or events, An approved protocol MUST be obtained It is the policy of The Johns Hopkins which permit consumption of alcoholic before animals can be purchased. Questions University that the unlawful manufacture, beverages are regulated by procedures regarding submission of animal research distribution, dispensation, possession or designed to prevent consumption by protocols should be addressed to the IACUC use of controlled substances is prohibited underage persons as well as to discour- Office at 443-287-3738. on the University’s property or as a part of age irresponsible consumption by others. University activities. Individuals who pos- The university will not permit activities and Animal care and procurement is under the sess, use, manufacture or illegally distribute events designed solely or primarily to pro- purview of Johns Hopkins Research Animal drugs or controlled dangerous substances mote consumption of alcoholic beverages Resources. For those exposed to animals are subject to University disciplinary action, and which can reasonably be expected to either directly or indirectly, their bedding, as well as possible referral for criminal attract a primarily underage audience. waste products, fresh animal tissues or prosecution. Such disciplinary action of fac- equipment involved in animal use and care, ulty and staff may, in accordance with this Alternative Beverages Johns Hopkins requires the following to policy, range from a minimum of a three day The University recognizes alcoholism as a reduce health risks associated with animal suspension without pay to termination of treatable disease and encourages affected exposures: University employment. Disciplinary action students to use the services of the Johns against students may include expulsion from Hopkins Student Assistance Program (fac- Medical school. ulty and staff should contact the Faculty and All faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows, Staff Assistance Program) It is University students and contractors who work with or As a condition of employment, each faculty policy to offer non-alcoholic beverages at are exposed to animals and/or their body and staff member and student employee any University function at which alcohol is fluids, fresh tissues, bedding or caging

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 19 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK must be enrolled in the Animal Exposure Wearing particular types of clothing (such bring the benefits of discovery to the world. Surveillance Program (AESP), managed by as surgical gowns, scrubs or smocks) and In service to this mission, the university the Occupational Health Services office, other items (such as masks or goggles) strives to promote an environment of located at 98 N. Broadway, 4th floor. while working is required for specific jobs in integrity, ethics and safety. All members of order to protect you from injury or illness. the Johns Hopkins community are expected This program allows Johns Hopkins to: The University will provide these required to uphold these standards, which is why The a) offer you appropriate protection from items to you for use on the job as necessary. Johns Hopkins Compliance Line was estab- diseases associated with animal use and Inquiries regarding the appropriate personal lished. This independently administered care, protective equipment needed for a specific hotline allows for anonymous (if desired) b) review your current health status and task can be directed to laboratory supervi- reporting of serious concerns or violations c) monitor your health during employment. sors or the HSE department. of any kind. Examples include violations of regulations for scientific and scholarly Vaccinations/testing are performed free of All faculty, staff and students must attend actions and breaches of student life policies. charge by the Occupational Health Services the Hazard Communication training session Any possible risk involving non-compliance office for the following: at least once during their employment. with a law, regulation, or policy should be Those hired in 1998 or later should have a) Vaccinia vaccination for individuals reported by calling the Compliance Line received this training during New Employee exposed to non-highly attenuated at 1-844-SPEAK2US (1-844-773-2528) or Orientation. Questions about how to attend orthopoxviruses that infect humans submitting a report online. this training should be directed to the HSE including cowpox, vaccinia and department. vaccinia subspecies (unless medically Copyright Compliance and the contraindicated). All faculty, staff and students with exposure Digital Millenium Copyright Act b) Rabies vaccination for a limited number to human or non-human primate blood It is the policy of Johns Hopkins University of individuals, including Animal Services borne pathogens will be entered in the Blood to comply with copyright law. Staff, those using wild caught animals, Borne Pathogen Exposure Control Program. Copyright exists in any original work which dogs (conditioned), some non-human Training is required when hired or before exists or is fixed in any tangible medium of primates and farm animals. If you have starting work with materials that may con- expression. Images displayed on computer already been vaccinated for rabies, blood tain blood borne pathogens, and must be screens, computer software, music, books, tests are needed every other year to be completed annually thereafter. Questions magazines, scientific and other journals, sure you are still protected. about how to attend this training should be photographs and articles are some of the c) Hepatitis B vaccination for those directed to the HSE department. things subject to copyright. A copyright individuals who have not already been All faculty, staff and students who use radio- notice is not required. vaccinated. active isotopes or handle animals (or their d) Biannual tuberculosis (TB) screening is It is a violation of copyright law to copy, cages or bedding) that have been treated required for anyone who works around distribute, display, exhibit or perform copy- with radioactive isotopes must attend the non-human primates. righted works without the authority of the Radiation Safety training session. Questions owner of the copyright. In short, copyright To enroll in the AESP, and to inquire about regarding this training should be directed to infringement is the act of exercising, without testing and vaccination, please contact the Radiation Safety office at 410-955-3710. permission or legal authority, one or more of Occupational Health Services at 410-955- the exclusive rights granted to the copyright 6211. Communication of Administrative Information owner. In the file sharing context, download- ing or uploading substantial parts of a copy- Training and Policies Each student of the Bloomberg School is righted work without authority constitutes The Department of Health, Safety and issued an email address upon matriculation an infringement. Environment (HSE) provides services and to the School. Academic and administrative leadership to Johns Hopkins University offices utilize email as the primary means to Content owners are able to track the sharing in the areas of laboratory safety, pre- communicate information to students. As and downloading of their copyrighted files placement assessment, the use of personal such, students are expected to access and via the IP address of the file sharer or down- protective equipment, incident and injury read messages sent to their School account loader. Upon proper notice of infringement reporting, environmental monitoring, the regularly. Failure to do so may result in from the copyright owner to JHU as the treatment of occupational illness and inju- the loss of important information about Internet service provider in accordance with ries, fire safety, biological safety, chemical academic requirements, course registra- the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, JHU safety, facility and equipment safety, and tion, deadlines, student activities and other investigates, takes down any infringing site employee safety training. Questions about information. or material on the Johns Hopkins network, policies or how to attend training should be and blocks access to any infringing sites or directed to the HSE department at 410- Compliance Line material. JHU also investigates to identify 955-5918. Information regarding training, The mission of Johns Hopkins University is the infringing user and takes appropriate policies and guidance are available online at to educate its students and cultivate their action to address misuse in accordance with the HSE homepage. capacity for life-long learning, to foster JHU policies. independent and original research, and to

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 20 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK Additional resources regarding this policy Students may ask the University to Family Policy Compliance Office may be found on under JHU Copyright amend a record that they believe is U.S. Department of Education Compliance. inaccurate. They should write the 400 Maryland Avenue, SW University official responsible for the Washington, DC 20202-5901 Equal Opportunity record, clearly identify the part of the For specific information, see the University Johns Hopkins University is committed to record they want changed, and specify Policy on Family Educational Rights and equal access for its students and, to that why it is inaccurate. Privacy. end, does not discriminate on the basis of If the University decides not to amend sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, the record as requested by the student, Human Subjects Research color, ethnicity, national origin, age, dis- the University will notify the student of The Bloomberg School is committed to pro- ability, religion, sexual orientation, gender the decision and advise the student of tecting the rights and welfare of all individu- identity or expression, veteran status or his or her right to a hearing regarding als participating as subjects in research. To other legally protected characteristics in any the request for amendment. Additional meet this obligation, the Bloomberg School student program or activity administered by information regarding the hearing has two on-site Institutional Review Boards the University, including its administration of procedures will be provided to the and an external IRB (the Western IRB) that its educational policies, admission policies, student when notified of the right to a review studies on the School’s behalf. scholarship and loan programs, and athletic hearing. and other University-administered programs All faculty and students who are involved or in employment. For additional informa- 3) The right to consent to disclosures in human subjects research must meet the tion concerning University anti-discrimina- of personally identifiable information compliance training requirements of the tion and harassment policies, procedures contained in the student’s education Bloomberg School IRB. It is the responsibil- and/or practices, please see the following records, except to the extent that FERPA ity of students and faculty to make certain link: http://oie.jhu.edu. authorizes disclosure without consent. that approval is obtained from the IRB before beginning any research involving Questions regarding Title VI, Section 504 One exception, which permits disclosure human subjects. The IRB is also responsible and Title IX and should be referred to the without consent, is disclosure to school for determining whether certain research Office of Institutional Equity, Suite 515, officials with legitimate educational activities qualify for exempt status under Wyman Park Building, Telephone: (410) 516- interests. A school official is a person the regulations and institution policy. 8075, (TTY): (410) 516-5300. employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic For IRB announcements and updates, and FERPA: or research, or support staff position for additional information and requirements Notification of Family Educational (including law enforcement unit on conducting human research, please Rights And Privacy Act personnel and health staff); a person or contact the Bloomberg School’s IRB Office, The Family Educational Rights and Privacy company with whom the University has Room E1100, Wolfe Street Building (410- Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, 955-3193); email at [email protected]. with respect to their education records. or collection agent); a person serving These rights include: on the Board of Trustees; or a student Influenza Vaccine Requirement serving on an official committee, such as To ensure the highest level of patient safety, 1) The right to inspect and review the a disciplinary or grievance committee, the Johns Hopkins Institutions, including the student’s education records within 45 or assisting another school official in Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public days of the day the University receives a performing his or her tasks. Health, require that individuals who work or request for access. conduct research in patient or clinical care A school official has a legitimate Students should submit to the registrar areas where patients may be seen, treated, educational interest if the official or other appropriate official, written or wait to be seen, receive the annual influ- needs to review an education record requests that identify the record(s) they enza vaccination. in order to fulfill his or her professional wish to inspect. The University official responsibility. Upon request, the To assess and ensure compliance, we are will make arrangements for access and University discloses education records requesting that all JHSPH faculty, staff and notify the student of the time and place without consent to officials of another students update their patient care status where the records may be inspected. If school in which a student seeks or through JHED. To do so, please log into the records are not maintained by the intends to enroll. JHED and select “myProfile” in the upper University official to whom the request right hand corner. After your profile is dis- was submitted, that official shall advise 4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. played, locate the “other settings and pref- the student of the correct official to Department of Education concerning erences” box in the lower right hand corner whom the request should be addressed. alleged failures by the University to of the screen. Please select “yes” if you work comply with the requirements of FERPA. 2) The right to request the amendment of or provide services in a hospital, outpatient the student’s education records that the The name and address of the Office that clinic, or a patient care area. If this does not student believes is inaccurate. administers FERPA is: apply to you, please select “no.”

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 21 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK If you cannot change your status, it is University’s learning environment. Dean will discuss the implications because you are already automatically Such a decision may be based on of an involuntary leave of absence. considered to have patient contact, because behavior and/or communication that: If the student continues to decline, you have hospital privileges. If this designa- the Associate Dean will initiate an • Harms or threatens harm to the tion is in error, please contact the appropri- involuntary leave of absence after health or safety of the student or ate person below. consultation with those charged with others; oversight of the student’s academic For more information, see the policy or • Causes or threatens to cause program and the Director of the contact: significant damage to the Student Assistance Program. In property or resources of the • For faculty: Jonathan Links at urgent situations, the Associate Dean University; [email protected] may initiate an involuntary leave of • Evidences chronic and/or serious • For staff: Cherita Hobbs at absence immediately. Under these drug or alcohol abuse; [email protected] circumstances, such consultation • Significantly disrupts the • For students: Mike Ward at will be undertaken promptly functioning of the University [email protected] thereafter. When an involuntary community. leave is imposed, the Associate Thank you for your commitment to our B. Condition of Enrollment (COE) Dean will provide the student with community’s health. When circumstances indicate that written notification to this effect. a leave of absence is not appropri- This notification will outline the Involuntary Leave of Absence and ate, the Associate Dean for Student steps required for re-entry into Condition of Enrollment Affairs1 may nevertheless impose the academic program and also certain conditions as a requirement I. Introduction note other pertinent information of continued enrollment. This step The University is committed to foster- regarding the student’s status while will be taken only after consultation ing a learning environment that enables on leave. with those responsible for oversight students to thrive and participate fully in of the student’s program of study. IV. Re-Entry academic life. There are, however, occa- A student seeking re-entry to the cur- sions when a student’s health interferes III. Procedure riculum after a voluntary or involuntary with his or her ability to take part in When the Associate Dean for Student leave as described under this policy will the academic community, and at such Affairs1 becomes aware, by whatever undergo a “fitness for return” evalua- times the School provides the oppor- means, of the potential need for action, tion by the Student Assistance Program tunity for the student to initiate a leave the following procedures will be initiated: and/or the appropriate health service of absence. For instance, a student’s (University or Occupational Health mental or emotional health, medical A. The Associate Dean will contact the Services). Upon re-entry, the Associate condition, or inappropriate behavior or student and describe the issues of Dean may impose conditions under communication may necessitate a leave concern. If this discussion alleviates which the student will be allowed to of absence or placement of conditions all concerns, no further action is remain at the University (as described on continuing enrollment. The guidelines needed. Alternatively, procedures in Section III B). The Associate Dean will and procedures described herein are outlined below may also be initiated. provide written notice to the student not intended to address such instances, B. The Associate Dean may mandate a when such conditions are instituted. for which long-standing policy exists. mental health or physical evaluation Rather, these guidelines and proce- of the student. The Associate Dean V. Confidentiality dures shall apply in those extraordinary may also specify conditions under All records related to student leaves circumstances when a student has not or which the student is allowed to of absence and conditions placed on cannot voluntarily address the issues of remain at the University. Such continuing enrollment will be maintained concern. conditions will be developed in in accordance with applicable law and consultation with others charged policy. II. Guidelines for Use with oversight of the student’s A. Involuntary Leave of Absence academic program and the Director 1For the purpose of this policy, the term Associate In situations when a leave of absence of the Student Assistance Program. Dean means the Associate Dean for Student is indicated, the Associate Dean for The Associate Dean will provide Affairs or his/her designee. Student Affairs will encourage the written notice to the student when student to initiate a voluntary leave such conditions are mandated. Johns Hopkins Enterprise Directory of absence. If the student declines C. If a leave of absence is indicated, and (JHED) to do so, the Associate Dean may if the student so agrees, procedures JHED is an online, comprehensive source for require an involuntary leave of governing voluntary leaves of contact information for students, faculty, absence. This step will be taken absence shall apply. and staff affiliated with the Johns Hopkins when necessary to protect the safety D. When a leave of absence is indicated Institutions. Individuals listed in the direc- of the student or other individuals and the student declines to accept tory have the ability to determine which or to preserve the integrity of the a voluntary leave, the Associate data elements may be accessible on both

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 22 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK the intranet and Internet levels. Students are ing an accommodation will not be expected casual and portrait photography or film. encouraged to make their address, phone to assume sole responsibility for finding These photographs and films will be used number, email and photo available on the their own temporary replacement, but must in publications such as catalogs, post- intranet view. work with their program and supervisor(s) ers, advertisements, recruitment and to delineate the responsibilities to be development materials, as well as on the Members of the Hopkins community are addressed. University’s website, for various videos, or granted secure access to the directory via for distribution to local, state or national their JHED IDs and passwords. Students’ The Policy applies equally to birth media for promotional purposes. Classes will JHED IDs and passwords also provide access and non-birth parents of any gender. be photographed only with the permission to SIS Self Service. All University students Accommodations begin on the day the stu- of the faculty member. may use this service to provide current and dent or trainee indicates they are no longer complete address information, including fully engaged in their professional and aca- Such photographs and film—including digi- email addresses. Students are also encour- demic activities due to a new child and, to tal media—which will be kept in the files and aged to check their registration and grades the extent possible, should be requested in archive of the Johns Hopkins University, will via Self Service. advance of the beginning of the accommo- remain available for use by the University dation. Retroactive requests (more than one without time limitations or restrictions. Questions regarding access to JHED week after the new child accommodation Faculty, students and staff are made aware should be directed to JHED Support at has begun) will not automatically be granted by virtue of this policy that the University 410-735-4357. but handled on a case-by-case basis. An reserves the right to alter photography and JHU Unique Student Identifier accommodation is to be taken continuously film for creative purposes. Students, faculty and not intermittently and is not to continue and staff who do not want their photographs (“Hopkins ID”) beyond the end date of any appointment. used in the manner(s) described in this The Hopkins ID is a six character alphanu- policy statement should contact the Office meric identifier which uniquely identifies a Procedures of External Affairs, Department of Marketing member of the Johns Hopkins community. • Eligible graduate students who plan and Communications. The purpose of the Hopkins ID is for iden- to utilize a new child accommodation tification of individuals at Johns Hopkins in Faculty and students are advised that per- are expected to notify the Chair of the connection with routine institutional busi- sons in public places are deemed by law to department/program or designated ness. It is intended to replace social security have no expectation of privacy and are sub- faculty or staff member* as soon as the numbers for this purpose, thus reducing ject to being photographed by third parties. student is aware of the need to use a the risk of identity theft. The Hopkins ID is The Johns Hopkins University has no control new child accommodation to facilitate not used for authentication or access to any over the use of photographs or film taken by appropriate scheduling. This should systems or services, and like names, it is nei- third parties, including without limitation the ideally be at least 90 days before the ther private nor confidential. It will be used news media covering University activities. proposed start date of the new child solely by institutional officials in carrying out accommodation. official business activities. Sexual Misconduct Policy and • Postdoctoral trainees who plan to Procedures utilize new child accommodations are Parental Accommodations All complaints of sexual misconduct are expected to notify their designated The goal of this Policy is to put in place a set processed pursuant to the Johns Hopkins divisional faculty member or Training of guidelines for full-time graduate students University Sexual Misconduct Policy and Program Director* as soon as the trainee and postdoctoral trainees who have new Procedures. is aware of the need to use a new child family additions who do not elect a formal accommodation to facilitate appropriate The Johns Hopkins University is committed academic leave of absence. scheduling. to providing a safe and non-discriminatory Policy • In addition to following the Procedures educational and working environment Full-time graduate students and postdoc- outlined above, International for its students, trainees, faculty, staff, toral trainees may request from their school postdoctoral trainees should consult with post-doctoral fellows, residents, and other a “new child accommodation” for 8 weeks. the Office of International Services. members of the University community. In A new child accommodation is designed to particular, the University will not tolerate make it possible to maintain the parent’s and is committed to providing members of The full University Policy can be found existing status, and to facilitate their return its community with an environment that is on the policies website under “New Child to full participation in classwork, research, free from sexual harassment, sexual assault, Accommodations for Full-Time Graduate teaching, and clinical training in a seamless relationship violence, and stalking (collec- Students and Postdoctoral Trainees”. manner. tively, “sexual misconduct”). This conduct is disruptive of the learning and working Individuals who have teaching or research Photography and Film Rights environment of the University’s community duties should work collaboratively to The Johns Hopkins University reserves and deprives students, employees and other support the program’s responsibility in the right from time to time to film or take community members of equal access to the identifying a substitute for any duties or photographs of students, faculty and staff University’s programs and activities. For the recurring responsibilities for the duration of engaged in teaching, research, clinical full text of the University Sexual Misconduct the accommodation period. Those request- practices and other activities, as well as Policy & Procedures, as well as additional

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 23 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK information regarding reporting options and the official social media accounts for JHSPH. conduct, and to take action when necessary resources, please visit: http://sexualassault. The team, through the digital media man- to safeguard the interests of the University jhu.edu or http://oie.jhu.edu, or contact the ager and social media specialist, oversees and its community. Students enrolled in the University’s Assistant Vice Provost/Title IX and implements the School’s social media Bloomberg School assume an obligation Coordinator, Joy Gaslevic, or Deputy Title policy, best practices, and daily content cre- to conduct themselves in a manner that IX Coordinator, Linda Boyd, at titleixcoor- ation and distribution. The team also offers upholds the law and respects the rights of [email protected] or (410)516-8075, Office consultation and guidance for faculty, staff, others. They are responsible for maintaining of Institutional Equity, 3400 North Charles students, departments/offices and affiliated the academic integrity of the institution and Street, Suite 515, Baltimore, Maryland 21211. groups wanting to update and/or potentially for preserving an environment conducive to launch social media accounts. Their contact the safe pursuit of the School’s educational, Smoke-free University information can be found online. research, and professional practice mis- Smoking is prohibited inside all facilities Software Duplication sions. This code begins on the day of first owned, leased, or operated by the Johns registration in the School and is enforce- Hopkins University in the contiguous United It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins able until a degree has been conferred. It States, including (but not limited to) such University to respect the proprietary rights governs behavior by students that occurs space as classrooms, general and residence of owners of computer software and to on or off University property and is enforce- halls, laboratories, studios, open and private expect that faculty members, students and able throughout the entire matriculation offices, corridors, dining areas, restrooms, staff will refrain from actions that constitute period, regardless of whether classes are and common areas. This prohibition also an infringement of the copyright or other in session or the student is enrolled in includes all vehicles owned, leased or proprietary rights attached to software. classes. The code also covers students who operated by the University. The president, Members of the University community are are not enrolled in a degree program but deans and/or directors may also designate, required to determine permitted uses of are enrolled in any educational course or with appropriate signage, certain outdoor software in their possession, such as the program offered by the Bloomberg School. areas—especially entranceways—smoke- right to make copies, and to obtain appro- The Conduct Code covers students of the free. priate permission when necessary. Bloomberg School even while participating in educational and research activities in To effect adherence, members of the Activities of faculty members and staff that other divisions of the University or in other Hopkins community are encouraged to infringe upon proprietary rights will not be institutions. directly and politely inform those unaware considered to have occurred in the course of the policy, or remind those in disregard of employment since they are expressly The Conduct Code is not intended to replace of it. If this approach and effort is unsuc- prohibited. The University reserves the right law or to provide non-Hopkins community cessful, the individual in violation of this to refuse to defend any faculty member, members with a mechanism to redress per- policy will be brought to the attention of student or staff member named in a lawsuit sonal grievances. Some acts of misconduct the dean, director, senior staff member or arising out of alleged infringement activity, may also constitute violations of law. The other person in charge for further discussion and to refuse to pay any damages awarded University’s policy is to cooperate fully with and progressive counseling. Those who still by a court of law against any such person. law enforcement authorities. Any disciplin- do not comply will face corrective action Infringement activities in the course of ary proceedings held by the University are consistent with the nature and seriousness University-related programs may constitute independent of any criminal proceedings of the continuing violations. grounds for disciplinary action. arising out of the same incident. The Office of the General Counsel All students will be presumed to have Social Media Policy (410-516-8128) on the Homewood Campus knowledge of the provisions of this code Social media sites offer powerful means of is available to render legal guidance regard- as a consequence of enrollment in the communicating for faculty, staff, students, ing the obligations of software users, and Bloomberg School. Lack of familiarity with alumni and friends of the Johns Hopkins any other questions or concern about copy- the provisions of this code will not serve as Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHSPH). righted property. A brochure on correct use a defense to any actions violating student We strongly encourage JHSPH students to of software is available from that office. conduct as defined by the code. use these platforms to communicate with Please note that the Bloomberg School must their classmates, colleagues, and peers; to Student Conduct Code share news with the larger world; and to join report to the alleged victim on the results The students, faculty and staff of the in on conversations about news and hap- of any disciplinary proceedings against a Bloomberg School have the shared respon- penings in their areas of interest. However, student who is the alleged perpetrator of sibility to conduct themselves in a manner while social media sites create new oppor- any crime of violence or non-forcible sex that upholds the law and respects the rights tunities to connect with others, students offense. of others. should be mindful of how their communica- A complete copy of the student conduct tions on personal social media accounts can The Student Conduct Code is based upon code is available at the University’s website and will reflect upon the School they attend, the support of students, faculty and staff and from the office of the Associate Dean or organizations they’ve joined. who must accept the responsibility to live for Student Affairs. honorably, to hold other members of the The Communications and Marketing team in community to the same high standard of the Office of External Affairs (OEA) manages

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 24 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK Student Fundraising the student SSN and to place appropriate Weather Emergency Website Student fundraising is not permitted in limitations on its use throughout admis- http://esgwebproxy.johnshopkins.edu/ JHSPH facilities. Students and/or student sion, financial aid, billing and registration notice/ groups are not permitted to use the School’s processes—both within and outside of the Be sure to listen to or read the entire name when conducting fundraisers off University information systems. The collec- announcement, because exceptions may be campus. tion, use and dissemination of student SSNs contained later in the message. or any part thereof for other purposes is Student Grievance Procedure strongly discouraged. Worker’s Compensation On occasion, disputes arise between stu- This policy outlines acceptable use of the “If you are injured in the course of conduct- dents and other members of the Bloomberg student SSN, limits use to business purposes ing research or providing services, you School community. The Bloomberg School only and establishes procedures to assure should report the matter to your supervisor encourages individuals involved in such that University employees and students promptly. Depending on the circumstances, disputes to resolve the matter directly. For are aware of and comply with the Family you may be eligible to file a claim for work- those disputes that cannot be resolved Educational Rights and Privacy Act of ers compensation. For more information and informally, a Student Grievance Procedure 1974, the Maryland Social Security Number to pursue a claim please see: http://www. has been created to provide students or Privacy Act and other applicable laws and hopkinsmedicine.org/hse/workers_com- student groups with a formal process to regulations. pensation/index.html. seek resolution of a grievance. A grievance covered by these procedures is a complaint • JHU considers the student SSN or any by a student or group of students alleging part thereof to be “personally identifiable that they have been adversely affected in information” under the Family their capacity as students. Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). Students may use this process to seek • No part of a student SSN may be publicly resolution to a situation in which they displayed or released (e.g., via e-mail believe they have been harmed due to an to multiple students, student rosters, arbitrary or capricious act, or failure to act, bulletin boards, etc). or a violation of a Johns Hopkins University • The student SSN may be collected as or Bloomberg School procedure or regula- part of the application process and tion by an instructor or other member of the required for registration at JHU. The faculty or Bloomberg School administrator student SSN is also generally required or body. for certain government reporting and as Some conduct is governed by other policies part of applying for financial aid, billing in the Bloomberg School or by the University and employment. at large. As a result, the Student Grievance • The risk of unauthorized disclosure of Procedure does not handle complaints or the student SSN increases with each disputes that are governed by those policies. additional electronic or paper copy of the Additionally, disputes that are personal in SSN. Divisional leadership is responsible nature and do not involve the Grievant’s for ensuring that the number and scope academic activities are not covered by this of physical and electronic repositories of policy. For specific complaints/disputes not SSN are kept to the minimum necessary. covered by the policy, please consult the This policy may be found in its entirety on official Student Grievance Procedure docu- the JHU policy website. ment. A complete copy of the Student Grievance Weather Emergencies Procedure is available on the portal and is In the event of snow or other weather emer- available from the office of the Associate gency, the senior vice president for finance Dean for Student Affairs . and administration and the provost will decide whether and when to curtail opera- Student Social Security Number tions of the University. The Johns Hopkins Protection and Use Weather Emergency Line and Website are Johns Hopkins University is committed the best sources of complete information. to ensuring privacy and proper handling of confidential information it collects and Weather Emergency Line maintains on students, faculty and staff, Baltimore area: 410-516-7781 including the Social Security Number (SSN) Outside Baltimore: 800-548-9004 which is required for state and federal gov- ernment reporting purposes. It is the policy of the University to protect the privacy of

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 25 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK Safety and Security The policies in this section were compiled for your convenience. The most recent, official policies may be found on the JHU website, the Bloomberg School portal or through JHU Human Resources. Additional information regarding emergency procedures may be found in the JHSPH Crisis Management Plan for Student and Faculty.

Campus Security You may also check with the main guard evacuate. JHSPH policy is total evacuation JHMI Corporate Security is dedicated desk at any JHSPH building. of the affected building. to establishing and maintaining a safe A fire or hazardous materials emergency and secure environment in which to Security Tip Hotline exists whenever: work and visit. The Security, Parking and The Hotline, 410-614-3903, should be Transportation Departments operate used to report any type of security-related • A building fire evacuation alarm is 24-hours a day seven days a week at the information or concerns. This is a 24-hour sounding Johns Hopkins East Baltimore Campus. recorded line. You do not have to give your • An uncontrolled fire or imminent fire name. hazard occurs in any building or area of Call 410-955-5585 to contact a Security campus Operations Supervisor on duty (24 hours/7 Important Security, Parking & • There is the presence of smoke, or the days). Transportation Telephone Numbers odor of burning • There is abnormal spontaneous or Annual Security Report 24 Hour Emergency or Assistance abnormal heating of any material In accordance with the Crime Awareness Corporate Security • There is an uncontrolled release of and Campus Security Act of 1990 (P.L. Communications Center...... 410-955-5585 combustible or toxic gas or other 102-26; 20 USC 1092), as amended, and On-Call Shuttle...... 410-502-6880 hazardous material, or a flammable regulations promulgated thereunder, the Information Hotline liquid spill. University issues an Annual Security Report, (Recorded line) ...... 410-614-3903 which describes the security services During an Incident at each of the University’s divisions and Emergency Alerts • Evacuate the area. If you are safely able reports crime statistics for each of the As an employee or student of Johns Hopkins to do so: campuses. The report is published annually University, you are required to enroll in the • Phone 911 to report the incident. by October 1 of the following year and a Johns Hopkins Emergency Alert System • Activate the building fire alarm printed copy of the annual crime report may (EAS). system at the nearest fire alarm pull be obtained from any campus director or When an event, e.g., chemical or radiological station. Security Department, or by stopping by the cloud, shooter, earthquake, tornado warn- • Close doors and windows in the room Homewood Campus at 14 Shriver Hall, or by ing, bomb threat or other activity, occurs you are in. Evacuate the building using calling 410-516-4600. and requires that people rapidly relocate to the closest exit. Once outside, stay at All Johns Hopkins faculty, staff and students a safe place, EAS will send a text message least 300 feet away from the building. are encouraged to read the annual report and email to those enrolled in the service. • If you notice someone in need of and communicate all criminal incidents assistance during your evacuation, take promptly to their respective security depart- How to Enroll: note of their location, exit the building ment or other security authority. 1. Go to my.jhu.edu and notify first responders of the 2. Log in with your JHED ID and password person’s exact location (floor, and room Escorts 3. Hover over the My Profile icon on the left number) and a description of the person. Corporate Security provides escorts any- and click Emergency Alerts • Follow local office procedures for where on the JHMI campus. To request an 4. Enter your cell phone number, indicate accountability and attendance while escort call 410-955-5585. Escorts are avail- your service provider, and click the box waiting for re-entry into the building. able 24-hours a day seven days a week. next to “Receive Emergency Alerts.” • Await further instructions from on-scene 5. At the bottom of the screen, select the first responders and/or JHSPH officials. Lost and Found appropriate campus for location specific A thorough response plan may be found in The Security Administrative Office, 109 alerts. the JHSPH Emergency Opperations Plan. Harvey Building, 410-955-5588, oversees Fire or Hazardous Materials lost and found property. Items can be turned Emergency Firearms Policy in or retrieved 24-hours a day. To find out In the event of a fire or hazardous materi- The possession, wearing, carrying, trans- if your lost item has been recovered, call or als emergency within a campus building, porting, or use of a firearm or pellet weapon visit the office. it is necessary and safest for occupants to is strictly forbidden on University premises. This prohibition also extends to any person

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 26 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK who may have acquired a government- If lost, an identification badge request who have the responsibility of notification issued permit or license. Violation of this card must be picked up from the JHSPH and law enforcement officers in furtherance regulation will result in disciplinary action Registrar’s Office, E1002 Wolfe Street of a missing person investigation. and sanctions up to and including expul- building, 410-614-5116 prior to going to the The following procedures apply to all notifi- sion in the case of students or termination JHMI Identification Office for a new badge. cations: of employment in the case of faculty and A replacement fee of $15 must be paid at staff. Disciplinary action for violations of the JHH Cashiers’ Office, 161 Nelson build- • If an individual becomes aware that a this regulation will be the responsibility ing, 410-955-5923. residential student has been missing of the divisional student affairs officer, for more than 24 hours they should dean or director, or the vice president for To request adding door access to your immediately report the situation to human resources, as may be appropriate, in badge: Corporate Security at 410-955-5585. A accordance with applicable procedures. Any To request adding door access to your campus security officer is available to questions regarding this policy, including the badge go to https://solutions.jhu.edu/ respond to a call 24/7 and will initiate a granting of exceptions for law enforcement idcars, fill in your information and select preliminary inquiry and make the other officers and for persons acting under the your access. You will be sent an email to necessary contacts to initiate action by supervision of authorized University person- confirm your agreement with the terms and Corporate Security Investigations and nel, should be addressed to the appropriate conditions for access. Once you accept, the pertinent law enforcement officials. chief campus security officer. request will then go to the Approvers for • Corporate Security will gather the details the requested clearances. Once they have of the situation and inform the dean Gas Leaks approved your access it will go to the Access of student affairs for the appropriate In the event of a gas leak or the odor of gas, Administrator. Questions related to card school if that person has not already follow this procedure: access can be sent to JHSPH_IDCARS@jhu. been informed, so that the designated edu. emergency contact can be notified as Small gas leak during the evening or night: soon as possible. 1. Shut off all sources of ignition in the Injury Reporting • In the case that the missing student room. All students who are injured while in the is under the age of 18 and not 2. Leave the room and close the door(s). Bloomberg School of Public Health or who emancipated, their parent(s) or 3. Call Security at extension 410-955-5585. are involved in an incident that results in guardian(s) will be notified as well. Security has procedures for alerting injury to employees, students or visitors • Local law enforcement will be notified emergency maintenance personnel. should promptly report such an event. in all cases even if the student has not provided an emergency contact and the Large gas leaks: 1. Notify a faculty or staff member. University will provide the necessary 1. Dial911 or Security at 410-955-5585. 2. Document the injury on the JHU Report information to assist in locating the Give your name, exact location and the of Incident form. missing student. nature of the emergency. The emergency 3. Seek medical attention from the • Individuals who are concerned about operator will need this information to University Health Service Center, 401 N. someone who has not been missing for direct firefighters, police or Hopkins Caroline Street (at the corner of Orleans 24 hours but has failed to return to his/ personnel to the scene. and Caroline), 410-955-3250. her residence are also encouraged to 2. EVACUATE THE AREA. Leave the building 4. If the situation is a medical emergency, contact Corporate Security. by the nearest accessible fire exit—use dial 911. • If the circumstances related to a stairs, not the elevators. Do not block Missing Student Notification Policy student’s disappearance appear to be corridors or impede the efforts of the As a requirement of the Higher Education related to foul play, i.e., kidnapping or Fire Department. Be prepared to render Act of 1965 (amended) and in an effort to other criminal acts, then the appropriate assistance to persons in your area who assist in ensuring the safety of our residen- notifications and actions should be are unable to use the stairs. tial students, the Johns Hopkins University initiated immediately, even if the student has been missing for less than 24 hours. Identification Badges Schools of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing located on our East Baltimore cam- Identification badges are required for Policy Against Violence pus, has established a missing student noti- entrance to all Johns Hopkins facilities. The Johns Hopkins University is committed fication policy that requires the University to Expect to present your JHMI identification to providing a learning and working environ- alert an emergency contact designated by badge to security officers upon entering the ment that is safe to all members of the the student and/or the student’s parents as Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHSPH), University community. The University will well as local law enforcement if the student as well as the Johns Hopkins Hospital not tolerate violent acts on its campuses, at has been missing for more than 24 hours. (JHH), the School of Medicine (SOM) and off-campus locations administered by the all other JHMI facilities. Photographs for All students are asked to provide the name University or in its programs. This policy of identification badges are taken in the JHMI and phone number of an emergency contact “zero tolerance” extends not only to actual Identification Office, 108 Nelson building, person with the information that is collected violent conduct but also to verbal threats 410-955-5325. by the Registrar’s Office. This information and intimidation, whether by students, is accessible to authorized campus officials faculty, staff or visitors to the University.

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 27 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK The University urges individuals who have Campus vendors are reminded that their experienced or witnessed incidents of employees who conduct business on the violence to report them to Campus Security. University premises must conform their con- Alternatively, students are urged to report duct to the requirements of this policy. The concerns about violence to the divisional University reserves the right to remove from office responsible for student matters, fac- campus vendor employees who engage in ulty to the divisional office responsible for acts prohibited by this policy. faculty matters and staff to the applicable This policy may be found on the Policies & human resources offices. Documents website. The University will not permit retaliation against anyone who, in good faith, brings a complaint of campus violence or serves as a witness in the investigation of a complaint of campus violence.

Enforcement Information regarding incidents of violent conduct and threats of violence will be investigated and, if warranted, disciplin- ary action will be taken in accordance with applicable procedures. The University will notify law enforcement authorities of criminal conduct. In addition, the University may refer individuals accused of violations of this policy for an assessment of the likeli- hood that they will carry out violent acts. If the continued presence of an individual on campus threatens or disrupts the conduct of University business, the individual may be suspended from participation in University programs or activities pending the outcome of the assessment. When advised of circumstances warrant- ing intervention, the University will render assistance by contacting local or federal law enforcement agencies as appropri- ate. Individual members of the University community who receive threats of bodily harm or who are the targets of harassing or stalking behaviors are urged to contact Campus Security and to avail themselves of the services offered by student counseling offices and the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program. Every effort will be made to respect the pri- vacy of all individuals involved in the matter. However, the necessity to investigate the matter and to cooperate with law enforce- ment authorities may require the disclosure of otherwise confidential information. Individuals accused of engaging in incidents of campus violence may seek legal counsel at their own expense. Individuals and their attorneys are reminded that attorneys do not participate in any internal University hearing.

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Alumni For more information on the Cooley Center, Wells Fargo* call 410-955-2513 or visit them online. 2008 E. Monument Street Office of Alumni Relations Baltimore, MD 21205 Dedicated to providing fellowship, network- Homewood 410-342-1054 ing, continuing education and strengthening The Ralph S. O’Connor Recreation Center is alumni ties to the School, the JHSPH alumni located on the north end of the Homewood Bike Racks network is represented worldwide. As the Campus and is available to all Public Health Bike racks are located on the N. Washington oldest and largest school of public health, students on a fee for use basis. Guests may Street level of the JHSPH Garage and are the JHSPH alumni network is the broadest be brought on a limited basis. The compe- available for students, faculty and staff. A community of public health graduates in the tition-sized swimming pool with separate JHMI ID badge is required and riders should world. The Office of Alumni Relations holds diving pool, two gymnasiums, four squash- bring their own locks. events throughout the year for students and handball courts, climbing wall, cardiovas- alumni. For more information, contact 410- cular fitness area (lifecycles, stairmasters, The facility is accessible from N. Washington 614-5019 or [email protected]. treadmills), wrestling room, fencing room, Street. Riders can enter the School by weight training/exercise room and outdoor departing the garage through the pedestrian Lifelong Educational Opportunities tracks are open throughout the day and eve- exit adjacent to the guard booth and walk- Alumni have access to a number of edu- ning. Students may use the showers, sauna ing to the E. Monument or N. Wolfe Street cational opportunities after graduation. and locker facilities. The phone number is entrances. OpenCourseWare and Coursera provide free 410-516-4434. Additional covered bike racks may be found access to content derived from the School’s in the Ashland garage. most popular courses. Participation in on- Banking Services and off-cycle online courses is also possible. The Bloomberg School is unable to extend Bookstore For more information on these programs, check-cashing privileges to students; how- The Matthews Johns Hopkins Medical Book alumni should contact the Office of Alumni ever, there are several banks within walking Center is located at 1830 E. Monument Relations. distance of the School. It is strongly recom- Street and is open Monday, Thursday and mended that you open a savings or a check- Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Athletic Facilities ing account at one of them because most Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. –5:30 p.m.; Saturday East Baltimore banks will not cash personal checks unless 9:00 a.m.–3:00pm. When paying by cash Membership to the Denton A. Cooley Center you are a customer of that bank. There is an or check, students with an I.D. badge will is free to all full-time degree students and Automated Teller Machine (ATM) operated receive a 5% discount on books when the full-time regular special students. Faculty, by the Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union purchase is over $10.00. A 10% discount staff, part-time students and fellows of the located in the Wolfe Street Building. Banks on supplies, clothing and gifts will be Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions may join below with an asterisk (*) are within walking applied when the purchase is greater than for a minimum 6-month membership fee. distance of the School of Public Health. $5.00. Faculty and staff paying by cash or Spouses and families of full-time students check are eligible for a 10% discount on are also charged a small fee. Bank of America* non-book merchandise. With a receipt, 1800 E. Monument Street The recreation complex includes a full-size non-book items may be returned within Baltimore, MD 21205 gymnasium, indoor-running track, two two business days and book purchases 410-675-6262 racquetball courts, free-weight and machine may be returned within five business lifting areas, a women’s training studio, Harbor Bank* days. Credit cards accepted are MC, Visa, large group exercise studio, cardiovascular 855 N. Wolfe Street Amex, and Discover. Inquiries and special exercise areas, locker rooms and multipur- Baltimore, MD 21205 orders are welcome both in person and pose studio’s. In addition, the recreation 410-675-1165 by phone, 410-955-3931, 800-266-5725 complex includes three outdoor-lighted ten- or [email protected]. nis courts, and an outdoor swimming pool is JHU Federal Credit Union* available on a membership-fee basis during 2006 E. Monument Street Career Services the summer months. Baltimore, MD 21205 Career planning and job search assistance 410-534-4500 or 800-JHFCU-70 is available to students and graduates of the Access to the Bloomberg School of Public Bloomberg School of Public Health through Health Fitness Center is included with Note: membership in the JHU Federal Credit the Office of Career Services, located at your Cooley membership. Located on the Union is only open to students who are employees 2017 E. Monument Street. Activities are 9th floor of the Wolfe Street building, the of JHU or the Hospital. planned throughout the year to assist center offers free-weights, cardiovascular students in sharpening career goals and machines with cable TV monitors, strength M&T Bank job search skills. These activities include: equipment and locker rooms. 159 N. Luzerne Avenue individual counseling, career information Baltimore, MD 21224 forums and group workshops on resume 410-563-6065

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 29 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK writing, interviewing techniques, profes- work-study opportunities, research, short- services and resources. JHSAP also offers sional networking, salary negotiation, term consultancies, community outreach workshop and community events to support employer visits and other job search skills course placements and other involvement students and to promote wellness. and strategies. opportunities. SOURCE also provides JHSAP services are private and confidential, professional development for faculty who To assist students in locating positions, in accordance with state/federal laws and are interested in incorporating academic resources available in the office include University policies. All registered students in public health practice opportunities into a student job connection program which the Bloomberg School of Public Health are their courses using service-learning. brings agency representatives to campus to eligible for JHSAP services, and there is no SOURCE partners with 100 community- interview prospective graduates for full-time cost for utilizing these services. There may based organizations of various types, and part-time jobs, consultancies, and/or be fees associated with other community including some of the following: advocacy internships; current job openings; govern- services and resources to which students organizations, chronic/infectious disease ment and private organization informa- may be referred; however, health insurance prevention groups, community clinics, tion; and JHSPHConnect, an online career usually defrays the cost of such care. cultural and ethnic groups, environmental management system. In addition, the office organizations, mental health organizations, For more information or to schedule an offers other online career systems includ- public schools and much more. SOURCE appointment, call 443-287-7000 or toll- ing PassportCareer.com, GlassDoor.com also partners with dozens of service-based free 866-764-7000, or visit JHSAP online. and Vault’s Career Insider. Students also student groups. A full directory of partner- Counselors are available on-call 24/7. have access to an online alumni community, ing community-based organizations and GoHopOnline. service-based student groups is available Student Mental Health Service For more information or to schedule an online. SOURCE works with organizations If you feel that you need help for a men- appointment, call 410-955-3034, or visit throughout Baltimore, and has a par- tal health condition, the services of the Career Services online. ticular but not exclusive focus on the East University Mental Health (UMH) program Baltimore neighborhoods close to the Johns are available to you so long as you are a full Communication Resources Hopkins Medical Institutions (JHMI) campus. time School of Medicine, School of Public SOURCE participants apply their commu- Health or School of Nursing student, a Johns Public Health Weekly Calendar nity outreach and public health skills while Hopkins Hospital and Bayview Hospital The Office of Communications maintains making a difference in the community. For house officer or a post-doctoral fellow. In a calendar of academic events such as more information or to schedule an appoint- addition, you may access the program if seminars, grand rounds, lectures and ment, contact SOURCE at 410-955-3880 or you are the spouse/domestic partner of a symposia that are publicized through the [email protected]. student, house officer or fellow who remains School’s website. Event submissions may enrolled in the Student Health Plan. be e-mailed to [email protected] or Copying Services dropped off in Room W1600, Wolfe Street For more information or to make an FedEx Office gives Johns Hopkins Building. The deadline for calendar submis- appointment, please call 410-955-1892. If Bloomberg School of Public Health students sions is Thursday at 4 p.m. the week prior you are experiencing an emergency during convenient access to document-creation to the event. The calendar is updated on non-business hours and can not reach your services, including copying, digital printing a routine basis. For more information, call clinician directly, please also call 410-955- and professional finishing services. 410-955-6878. 1892 and listen to the message for instruc- The East Baltimore Campus office is located tions on how to access the psychiatrist Community Involvement in JHH Nelson 130, next to the information on-call (press ‘0’). desk at the main entrance. Hours of opera- SOURCE tion are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pastoral Counseling SOURCE is the community engagement and The staff of the Pastoral Care Department service-learning center for the JHU Schools Call 410-502-7637 for more information. is available to meet with students who of Public Health, Nursing and Medicine. are seeking emotional support and SOURCE’s mission is to engage the Johns Counseling Services advice. To arrange for pastoral counsel- Hopkins University health professional Johns Hopkins Student Assistance Program ing, call 410-955-5843. The Pastoral Care schools and Baltimore communities in Being a student can sometimes be dif- Department is located in the Johns Hopkins mutually beneficial partnerships that pro- ficult. Balancing the demands of school, Hospital, Halsted 144. mote health and social justice. family and work can be overwhelming. The SOURCE serves as a channel for students, Johns Hopkins Student Assistance Program Donation Drive Protocol faculty and staff to connect with community (JHSAP) provides support to students in The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of organizations and local projects. SOURCE dealing with the pressures and challenges Public Health (JHSPH) permits five major provides a way for students to enrich their encountered during their academic careers. School-wide donation drives per year (1 per education by applying theory to practice each of the School’s academic terms) to JHSAP offers identification and assessment and helps students develop an appreciation support outside needs of SOURCE partner- of personal, family, school and work related for working with community-based groups ing community-based organizations in problems; brief counseling and consultation; through community service, volunteer Baltimore. These drives are coordinated by and referral to appropriate and accessible positions, internships and practical, federal SOURCE (the community engagement and

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 30 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK service-learning center for the JHU Schools Health Services looking to move or relocate in the Baltimore of Public Health, Nursing and Medicine) and area. University Health Services Clinic Fee include a campus-wide food drive, toiletry All JHSPH full-time, on-campus students To better assist you with your search in find- drive and other collections throughout the are charged an annual health services fee ing the perfect home, the Housing website year. Clothing drives are excluded from of $550.00. The fee grants all full-time stu- was created to help you find affordable and these collections. dents access to the on-campus University safe housing in the Baltimore area as well This practice ensures the validity and Health Services Clinic (UHS). This fee is billed as answer many other questions you may success of these types of events each to every full-time student regardless of have about Baltimore, student life, room- year, and frees the School’s hallways and whether they have purchased the Student mate finder, furniture for sale, carpools, common spaces for the numerous alumni Health Plan (SHP) and is required for hotels, daycare, transportation information, and friends visiting the School, as well as students who have purchased a comparable school systems in the city and surrounding conferences, speakers, and receptions that external health insurance plan. counties, as well as other useful resources. occur on school premises on a daily basis. The Housing Office also provides personal Each student is assigned a UHS Primary As proponents of advocacy, volunteerism, consultations if you require additional Care Physician and access to a variety of donating and service with community, we assistance. clinic services. seek to maximize our efforts and integrity in The Housing Office is located at 1620 activities with the community. Student Health Insurance McElderry Street, Suite 403, Baltimore, MD Any student, student group or depart- All full-time and international students are 21205 and is open Monday thru Wednesday, ment wishing to organize, coordinate or required to be enrolled in a qualified health by appointment only, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. co-sponsor a donation drive should first benefit plan. At the time of registration, Walk-in hours are available Thursday, 8 a.m. contact SOURCE at 410-955-3880 or students must provide written proof of to 4 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. [email protected]. SOURCE can provide enrollment in a plan that meets standard If you have any questions or concerns, additional support, as well as ensure that guidelines in the State of Maryland. To please do not hesitate to contact the drives do not overlap with one another. accommodate students who do not have JHMI Housing Office at 410-955-3905 or Those interested in organizing a donation existing insurance coverage, the School [email protected]. drive should coordinate with SOURCE. of Public Health offers the Student Health Program. Brochures describing the plan If departments or groups wish to host Information Technology are made available through the Student smaller donation drives, contained within The Office of Information Technology (IT) Accounts Office, Suite W1101. their own departmental spaces and not serves as the central computing resource utilizing common school locations, these Students currently enrolled in the Student for the Bloomberg School. All students activities may be acceptable. Groups should Health Program who are expected to gradu- are required to have a laptop or personal consult with SOURCE to be sure that smaller ate or permanently leave the University will computer, as the technology is essential for drives do not conflict with existing campus- receive written notification that they are basic academic functions such as research, wide donation drives. automatically terminated from the plan. writing and note taking and will greatly However, under the Consolidated Omnibus assist students in their studies. Delta Omega Public Health Honor Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), students The IT office provides hardware, software Society, Alpha Chapter leaving or graduating from the University and support for the instructional, research Established in 1924 at the Bloomberg have the option of extending their existing and administrative computing needs of School, Delta Omega recognizes outstand- coverage for up to 18 months. Students faculty, staff and students. ing achievement in the field of public health. must contact the Student Accounts Office The society encourages scholarship and within 60 days to be reinstated in COBRA Information about services provided by research among students undertaking and are responsible for all premiums. IT will be offered during new student graduate study in public health. The annual orientation and can be found online. IT For questions pertaining to stu- election of students, faculty and alumni to also supports the MyJHSPH portal where dent health insurance, please email membership in the society is based upon enrolled students can find non-public School [email protected]. outstanding achievements and contribu- information, store and manage their private tions to the field of public health. Each year Housing Office and shared files, and subscribe to and view the Alpha Chapter awards scholarships for RSS feeds. The JHMI Office of Housing and Residential research projects and prizes for a poster Life is situated on the Johns Hopkins The School offers a wireless network for competition. For more information, contact Medical Campus to assist students, hous- use with laptop computers. IT will config- the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of estaff, postdoctoral fellows, staff and faculty ure wireless-enabled laptops to connect Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, E2148, for the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, students to the wireless network, thus Baltimore, MD 21205; 410-614-5019. Bloomberg School of Public Health, and allowing students to connect to the Internet School of Nursing with their off-campus from anywhere within the School’s Wolfe accommodations. Although the Housing Street and Hampton House buildings. Office’s primary focus is on student needs, Multifunctional printers allow students to they are happy to assist faculty and staff

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 31 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK print through the wireless network and are Library Resources The Libraries’ materials and services reflect located throughout the buildings. the development and increasing diver- The William H. Welch sification of resources used for research Two computer labs are provided by the Medical Library and scholarship. Of particular interest for School and are generally available for The William H. Welch Medical Library pro- Bloomberg School students are the collec- student use 24 hours per day, seven days vides the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions tions in the social, physical, and life sciences. per week. Many of the software applications (School of Medicine, Bloomberg School of Librarians with subject expertise serve as required for classes are installed on the lab Public Health, School of Nursing, Johns liaisons to the academic departments, build computers. Each lab also has two dedicated Hopkins Hospital, Kennedy Krieger Institute) electronic and print collections and provide high speed printers. and its affiliates with information services research consultation and instructional that advance research, teaching and patient services to meet the teaching and research International Students care. Since 2001, Welch has been organiz- needs of the university. ing library services around the all-digital Office Of International Services collection of the future, creating state-of- The Office of International Services (OIS) is Lockers the-art interfaces to these collections and the sole unit at Johns Hopkins dedicated to Lockers are available in the Wolfe Street redefining the role of librarians supporting providing consistent, exceptional immigra- building only. Students are free to pick any the digital collection. tion services and international programming locker they want and secure it with their support for all Johns Hopkins divisions As members of the Hopkins community, stu- own lock or get a free lock from Student and their international students, scholars, dents, faculty and staff can access a range Affairs, E1002 Wolfe Street Building. faculty, researchers and staff in the United of databases, information services, liaison Lockers are cleaned and fumigated every States. OIS serves over 3,300 international consultation, online tutorials, document June. An email will be sent to all students students from more than 130 countries, delivery and classes. Welch services are with the cleaning date in advance. All items as well as over 3,000 international visiting available online and at a number of locations must be removed prior to the cleaning date; scholars, faculty, researchers, staff and their within the School where public health librar- any items left in lockers during the cleaning dependents annually through our five ser- ians are available for one-on-one and group period will be discarded. The School is not vice locations at Harbor East, Homewood, assistance. The Welch website provides responsible for any items left in lockers. Any Medical Institutions, Peabody Institute and users with Internet access to databases in personal locks left on the lockers will be cut Washington, D.C. many disciplines, a collection of online full- off during the cleaning in June. text journals and online reference services. The OIS service location at the Medical Interlibrary loan and document delivery ser- Institutions is in suite 405 of Reed Hall Multimedia Services vices are available online through WelDoc on at 1620 McElderry Street, Baltimore, MD A variety of audio, video and multimedia the Welch website. The library owns around 21205. Please visit the OIS Website for services are available to the Bloomberg 123,000 books and journal volumes, and office hours and OIS advisor contact infor- School. Laptops, LCD projectors, video and subscribes to over 7,000 online journals. The mation. audio recording or editing, videoconferenc- Welch Library building recently underwent ing, webcasting and other services, as well Representatives from the OIS will provide renovations to improve lighting, seating and as operators and technical assistance are information for JHU-sponsored F-1 and J-1 study areas in the East and West Reading provided at no cost for registered courses. students during the Bloomberg School’s Rooms. The second floor lobby, between the Fees may apply to some services. orientation. Additionally, JHU-sponsored East and West Reading Rooms, has areas F-1 and J-1 students will receive instructions for study or relaxation. Individual Study To make arrangements with Multimedia from the OIS regarding the required check- Carrels located within the stacks area have Services, please submit your request no less in process during orientation. been updated to provide additional wired than five business days prior to your class and wireless connectivity, improved lighting, or event via the JHSPH Portal at https:// English for Academic Purposes bulletin boards and white boards. my.jhsph.edu. Offered free of charge to enrolled, degree- All requests are subject to availability. seeking students in the Johns Hopkins The Sheridan Libraries Bloomberg School of Public Health, this The Sheridan Libraries encompass the Notary Public course is mainly for students whose first lan- Milton S. Eisenhower Library and its col- Notary services are available to all guage is not American English and/or whose lections at the Brody Learning Commons, Bloomberg School of Public Health students higher education experience in U.S. institu- John Work Garrett Library, the Albert D. by contacting the Student Accounts Office tions is limited. This is a non-credit Pass/ Hutzler Reading Room, the George Peabody in Suite W1101. Generally, a fee for each Fail course but requires regular attendance Library, and the Montgomery County and item notarized is charged to all; however, and completion of assignments. All students Washington, D.C. regional sites. Notary Services are free when provided by must officially register in the course. Located on the Homewood campus, the the Student Accounts Office. Eisenhower Library is Hopkins’ main research library and a university-wide resource supplementing the specialized libraries on other campuses.

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 32 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK Office of Student Life be opened for the student to whom it is School. “Content Approval” by the Associate The Office of Student Life is committed to assigned. Dean for Student Affairs is necessary for all supporting a diverse student body, creating student sponsored events. Additionally, if a student-centered environment, and pro- Recreational and Cultural the event occurs during non-business hours viding resources for students to engage in Opportunites (before 8 a.m. or after 5 p.m. or on week- the academic experience. Student Life offers ends), you will need to submit your request Athletic Events support for co-curricular student organiza- in writing to [email protected]. Hopkins has a complete program in varsity tions and provides personal wellbeing and athletics. Full-time students are admitted Student Accounts and Business assistance to students. Please call 410-502- free to all Hopkins athletic events, except Services 2487 or email [email protected] for lacrosse games, upon the presentation of more information. Student Accounts and Business Services is the ID card that also admits one guest. located in Suite W1101 and is open Monday Parking through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Social Hour Registered Bloomberg School students are All student tuition and fee payments are A student-run social hour is held most eligible for discounted monthly parking handled through the Student Accounts Friday afternoons from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 at the Church Street and Ashland Street Office. Other services include student health p.m. in the Student Lounge area. Everyone Garages. and dental insurance, notary public and is welcome! Beverages and snacks are avail- sales of MTA passes. You may contact the Parking access is sold in the Student Affairs able. Many special parties are held during Student Accounts Office at 410-955-5725 or Office located in the Wolfe Street Building, the year and will be announced in advance. [email protected] for more information. E1002. Payment for parking may be made by term or in advance for the balance of the Shuttle Bus Service Student Assembly academic year. Johns Hopkins University and Medicine pro- Student Assembly (SA) is an organization of vide a variety of shuttle services following Shuttle services are provided from the students who volunteer their time to make a a number of routes convenient to students, parking lot to the school and schedules may difference at the Bloomberg School of Public faculty and staff. be obtained online at the website provided Health. The purpose of SA is to represent, below or in the: Some of these routes are managed by preserve and promote the interests of all JHMI Corporate Security, Parking and students at the School. Specifically, they • Student Accounts and Business Services, Transportation. The popular Homewood/ strive to: Wolfe Street Building, W1101 JHMI shuttle is managed by Homewood’s • Student Affairs, Wolfe Street Building, • protect the rights of students at the Parking and Transportation. E1002 School Official information regarding School and • formulate policies and regulations For complete details including rates, hours bus service during inclement weather • elect or appoint student representatives of operation, shuttle schedules and maps, may be found on the Weather Emergency to School committees please visit http://www.jhsph.edu/student- Website. Be sure to listen to or read the • act as a communication channel life/transportation/parking.html. entire announcement, because exceptions between students and the administration may be contained later in the message. • offer educational and intellectual For more information, contact, opportunities and enrich student life by 410-502-9324. Special Events Coordination providing a forum for student expression Locked Area Requests The External Affairs department coordinates and communication all special events at the School of Public • act as a liaison between student groups Offices Health. The Special Events Team (SET) will and the School Security Officers normally do not unlock assist you in coordinating all events at the • organize social and cultural events to office doors except to allow the assigned School. Sponsors of student events will enrich student life person into a room. If you are attempting to meet with the SET in the planning stages The Student Assembly works with the gain access to a room you must be assigned in order to ensure the security, safety administration to respond to issues concern- to that room. A student may be allowed and smooth coordination of their event. ing students, hosts social events to improve entrance to a faculty member’s office Students holding events are responsible for student life, supports student groups at the with approval from that faculty member the appropriate fees and for contacting the school, and much more. and verified by the Department Chair or Events Manager at [email protected] or at Administrator. If there are any questions 410-614-1550 no less than a month prior to All students are welcome and encouraged about this, please contact the JHSPH the event. SET will invite you to attend the to get involved in the Student Assembly. Emergency Management at 410-614-2862. Special Event Team meeting two weeks prior Students can also volunteer for a commit- to the event to discuss your needs. tee or attend Student Assembly general Lockers meetings. Visit the website or e-mail In general, student-sponsored events should Students requesting emergency opening [email protected] to find out more. be held for predominantly public health of lockers should contact Steve Bazzetta students and should be in accordance with in Student Affairs. The locker will only the academic purposes of the Bloomberg

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 33 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK Student Groups The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has a thriving community of student groups. There are over 30 different student groups that span a wide range of academic, cultural, religious, spiritual and other interests. To learn more about the student groups at JHSPH, visit the Student Assembly website.

Student Travel Services As a graduate student at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, you may have an opportunity to supplement your education or conduct research in another country. These opportunities often enrich the academic curriculum, contribute to dissertation research and allow you to apply the knowledge you obtain in the classroom to the world’s communities. While the School encourages participation in these kinds of experiences, international tensions can be high. Therefore, students should seek information on conditions abroad before traveling. The International Travel Resources portal site (https://my.jhsph.edu/sites/itr) is designed to provide tools and information to JHSPH students who travel internationally in order to allow them to make informed per- sonal decisions; to protect themselves from foreseeable harm; to increase their own level of health, safety, and security awareness; and to prepare for emergencies abroad. The site offers a wealth of useful links, travel resources and insurance information in addition to State Department and Center for Disease Control travel advisories.

Tax Information Although the University cannot provide indi- vidual tax advice to students or postdoctoral fellows, the tax manager will answer tax- related questions concerning student wages, scholarships, fellowships and grants. The tax manager can be reached at 443-997-8688. To assist international students, the Office of International Services, in cooperation with the JHU Tax Office, conducts tax seminars in March of each year.

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 34 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK Financial Aid

Funding for educational expenses can come the departments. All students admitted to Federal Student Loans and from several sources: scholarships, grants, the MPH program are also automatically Federal Work-Study loans (government and private). These considered for scholarship assistance by the General Information and resources are administered by different MPH office. Method of Application offices at the Bloomberg School. For more information on funding, visit The Bloomberg School participates in Each academic department at the “Funding Opportunities” or contact the federal loan programs offered by the U.S. Bloomberg School administers and awards appropriate academic department directly. Department of Education. Loans are made scholarship assistance. through the school and awarded directly Student Funding Resources to eligible students. Repayment is deferred The Financial Aid Office assists students The Funding Opportunities website assists while the student is enrolled on a half-time in securing federal and private loans and students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty basis. Federal Work-Study funding. in the identification of and application Financial planning and debt management for grant opportunities. The time frame Fellowships, Traineeships, and are key to securing and maintaining financial for receiving funding will vary from a few Scholarships stability. Student loans are a serious finan- months to a year, depending on the specific cial obligation. Unlike scholarships or work- General Information and opportunity. Therefore, it is important to study funding, they must be repaid with Method of Application plan ahead and allow ample preparation interest. Students are encouraged to borrow With funding provided by various fed- time for your funding application only what is needed to meet educational eral agencies, the private sector and the Students are encouraged to pursue private expenses. Information on our Financial Bloomberg School, a number of opportuni- outside scholarships to assist them in meet- Literacy page can help you achieve financial ties for assistance are available to students. ing their educational expenses. In addition well-being. Fellowship and traineeship support from to the Funding Opportunities website, a list- Applicants for Federal Student Aid must federal agencies such as the Public Health ing of some scholarships offered by private comply with all federal requirements for Service and the National Institutes of Health foundations and organizations are available eligibility, enrollment and disbursement may be awarded for specific or general areas in the Funding Resource Guide compiled by of funds. Students who are concurrently of study. This support may include tuition the Financial Aid Office. enrolled at non-JHU institutions and receiv- and fees, stipends and health insurance State Aid ing federal aid must disclose this to the and is usually limited by law to citizens and JHSPH Financial Aid Office. Eligibility for permanent residents of the U.S. Generally, state aid is provided by the federal aid here at JHSPH may be limited. student’s state of legal residence and Many departments offer scholarships with can usually only be used for study in that Eligibility for assistance is determined funding provided by the School or the state. Maryland residents should visit the by using the Federal Need Analysis private sector. This support may also include Maryland Higher Education Commission Methodology, established by law. The tuition and fees, stipends and health insur- (MHEC) for details on funding opportunities analysis calculates an Expected Family ance. Contribution (EFC) for the student. The EFC The level and type of assistance can vary Postdoctoral Training is used to establish which programs and the by academic department and is dependent The Bloomberg School provides opportuni- amount of aid that a student is eligible to upon the availability of the funds. ties for postdoctoral training in all depart- receive. ments. Individuals interested in postdoctoral Master’s Tuition Scholarships of up to 75% To receive Federal Student Aid, an applicant training should first establish contact with of the School’s tuition are available to must: a member of the faculty with whom they eligible ScM, MSPH, MHS and MHA students wish to work. The research interests of 1. Enroll as a regular student in an eligible following the successful completion of the School’s faculty can be found on the program 64 academic credits. A scholarship award School’s website. of less than 75% of tuition will be made 2. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non- citizen when some other form of tuition support is and have a valid Social Security Number Research Awards available to the student. Receipt of an MTS Opportunities for support from various 3. Not be in default on a federal student loan award is limited to four academic terms. research sources are usually available within or owe a repayment on a federal student Candidates for the MTS are recommended most departments. Students should contact grant by their academic departments. their department for additional research 4. Not be convicted under federal or state award information. To Apply law of possession or sale of illegal drugs Typically, all admitted students receive 5. Register with the Selective Service, if consideration for funding by their academic required department. No application is required and award notifications are sent directly by 6. Maintain satisfactory academic progress

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 35 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK 7. Register for the appropriate number of fee is deducted proportionately from each will support themselves for tuition and living credits per term disbursement of the loan proceeds. expenses during their entire program. If applicable, the School must receive official 8. Provide all required admissions applica- Private Loan Funds are offered by banks certification from the student’s sponsor of tion materials. and private lending institutions. Private the source and amount of financial sup- loans are credit-based and may be used to Financial aid regulations stipulate that an port (tuition and living expenses) before supplement other forms of financial assis- aid recipient must maintain satisfactory aca- the Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 form or DS tance or assist students who are not eligible demic progress toward competition of their 2019) needed to obtain a visa can be issued for federal loans. program. Failure to maintain satisfactory to an accepted international student. Those academic progress may result in the sus- students who plan to support themselves Federal Work-Study Program pension of a student’s eligibility to receive from personal funds must provide a letter The purpose of the Federal Work-Study additional financial aid. Also, a change in the from a bank in the U.S. indicating that suf- Program is to stimulate and promote the student’s enrollment or funding status may ficient funds are on deposit to cover tuition part-time employment of students who are affect his or her eligibility for federal student and living expenses for the first year of the in need of funds to help meet their cost of aid. program. education. This program also encourages When a student withdraws, drops out or eligible students to participate in commu- Financial Assistance takes a leave of absence within an academic nity service activities that will benefit the Financial assistance for international stu- term, the student’s eligibility to retain nation and engender in the students a sense dents who are not permanent residents of financial aid must be recalculated. The of social responsibility. A student’s earnings the U.S. is limited. International students are recalculation will be based on the percent- during an academic year are limited by the not eligible for Federal Student Aid funds— age of earned aid for the period in which the student’s financial need and the availability Direct Loans, Perkins Loans, or Federal student was enrolled. The recalculation can of program funds. Federal Work-Study Work-Study. However, with a credit worthy result in a balance due the School. For more positions are assigned on a first-come, first- co-borrower who is a citizen or permanent information, see the Federal Return to Title served basis. resident of the U.S., international students IV policy on the Financial Aid website. may borrow private education loan funds. To Apply Loan Programs Application requirements for Federal Most international students coming to the Student Aid are posted on the Financial Aid Bloomberg School are supported by their Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans The website. governments or private health organiza- interest rate is fixed at 6.6 percent (6.6%) tions. For additional information on pos- for loans issued for the period July 1, 2018 The recommended filing date for new sible funding resources visit “Funding - June 30, 2019. Interest accrues from the students is March 15th. The recommended Opportunities” and a listing of some scholar- date of the first disbursement and until the filing date for returning students is May ships offered by private foundations and loan is paid in full. You may pay the interest 15th. organizations are available in the Funding or it can be capitalized; that is, the interest Federal student aid is limited to U.S. citizens Resource Guide compiled by the Financial will be added to the principal amount of and eligible non-citizens. Refer to the Aid Office. your loan. The U.S. Department of Education Free Application for Federal Student Aid charges the borrower a 1.066 percent International students may also contact the for details on eligible non-citizens status. (1.066%) origination fee for loans issued academic department they intend to apply Persons who are in this country on a student between October 1, 2017 - September for information regarding their eligibility for or visitor visa are not eligible for federal 30, 2018. The origination fee is deducted scholarship assistance. student aid. proportionately from each disbursement of the loan proceeds. After ceasing to register Veteran Benefits International Students at least half-time, a six-month grace period The Bloomberg School (serving as a liaison is granted, during which time no payment is Financial Certification to the Veterans Administration) makes pro- required. Applicants for admission from other coun- visions for individuals who wish to continue tries should arrange for their funding as their education under the laws pertaining to Federal Direct Grad Plus Loans The interest soon as they apply for admission. Students veteran education benefits. Eligible students rate is fixed at 7.6 percent (7.6%) for loans typically are informed of scholarship must apply to the Veterans Administration issued for the period July 1, 2018 - June 30, awards from the Bloomberg School prior to for education benefits. Students are 2019. Interest accrues from the date of the enrollment. If you have not been formally required to pay their fees to the Bloomberg first disbursement and until the loan is paid notified of a scholarship before the start of School at the time of registration. Additional in full. Borrowers can pay accrued interest the academic year, it is unlikely that you will information regarding veteran benefits may when the loan enters repayment. The U.S. receive a scholarship after you arrive at the be obtained from the VA certifying official in Department of Education charges the bor- University. The Bloomberg School has no the Office of Records and Registration. rower a 4.264 percent (4.264%) origination mechanism for tuition waivers. fee for loans issued between October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018. The origination International students should be prepared to show clear documentation as to how they

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 36 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK Tuition and Fees

Tuition Late Registration Fee or electronic from any student once a fee The most current tuition rates can be found A fee of $100 is assessed for registering has been assessed. on the Bloomberg School website. after the specified registration date. A fee of $50 is assessed for changing courses Proctoring Fee Additional information regarding tuition, after the specified add/drop deadline. Late A few online courses require students to fees and tuition payment may be obtained fees are assessed without exception and take proctored exams. Typically, there is no from the Office of Student Accounts Office are applied each academic term, including fee associated with using a proctor (instruc- and Business Services. summer. tions regarding finding a proctor can be found when students log into their eLearn- Schedule of Payments Late Payment Fee ing account at http://ctl.jhsph.edu/account). Payment due dates for students are posted A fee of $100 is assessed without exception If a student cannot find an appropriate by the Office of Student Accounts and for tuition paid after the payment due date proctor who does not charge a fee, then a Business Services. for each term. fee-based proctor may be necessary. Statements are posted to the Self-Service system on the second Thursday of each Collection Fee Course Materials Fee month. The payment due date for each All delinquent accounts that are sent to an Some courses have mandatory fees to cover statement is the following Friday with the outside collection agency will be assessed the cost of reproducing instructional materi- exact date listed on each individual state- a fee in the amount of 15% of the account als for those courses. These fees are listed ment. You have access to view your balance balance. This fee must be paid along with the on the course schedules for each term and and pay your bill at any time through Self- account balance in order to have your finan- will be charged to your student account. Service. cial hold removed from your JHU account. Leave of Absence Fee A document from an organization stat- Transcript Rush Order Fees The University will assess a $50 fee per term ing its intention to financially support the Transcripts should be ordered at least (excluding summer) for students who are on student will be accepted as payment at the seven working days before they are needed. official leave of absence. discretion of the Student Accounts Office. Students may submit an online request Tuition and related fees may also be paid for transcripts or complete a transcript Health Clinic Fee by cash, check, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, request form in person in the Records and All JHSPH full-time students are charged American Express, Western Union or bank to Registration Office. the health services fee, $550 ($137.5.50 per bank wire payment. term; first four terms). This fee is billed to In cases of extreme urgency, a rush order all full-time, on-campus students regard- Refund Policy for a transcript may be requested. A fee of less of whether he or she has purchased the Students receive a 100% tuition refund $10.00 will be assessed for rush requests Student Health Plan (SHP). for any course dropped prior to the end of for transcripts to be picked up or sent by the add/drop period. However, there is no standard mail. A fee of $15 will be assessed Insurance tuition refund after the add/drop period. for rush requests to be sent via overnight The University requires that all full-time and This policy applies to complete registration mail to U.S. addresses and a $22 fee will be international students be covered by the withdrawals as well as individual course charged for overnight delivery to foreign Student Health Plan offered through the withdrawal. All students who receive federal addresses (please note: Rush fees are University. Individual, two-party and family student financial aid must consult with the charged per “mail to” address; an addi- coverage are available through the School. Financial Aid Office prior to any withdrawals tional $5 fee will be charged per transcript However, this requirement can be waived from the School. for requests in excess of five). There is a with proof of comparable coverage. nominal fee charged for non-rush requests. Fees Rush request transcripts will be available Students opting to waive health insurance within 24 business hours of receipt of order. via providing proof of comparable coverage Matriculation Fee Partial transcripts of a student’s record will to the Student Accounts Office will have All new degree candidates, full-time or part- not be issued. Official transcripts that were their waiver in full force and effect through- time, will be assessed a one-time matricu- originally submitted as part of the student’s out the duration of their academic program lation fee of $500. The fee is designed to application file may not be released to either enrollment at the BSPH. offset costs associated with registration, the student or a third party. record keeping, and graduation, including Students may only enroll, make changes or diploma printing. terminate their Student Health Plan during Returned Check/Returned ACH Fee open enrollment in July or September. You A fee of $25 is assessed without excep- Activity Fee must have proof of a life event for all other tion for any check or electronic payment All new degree candidates will be assessed a times of the year. Your account will be returned to the School by a banking institu- one-time activity fee of $40. charged health insurance premiums on a tion. The University reserves the right to not term basis. accept future payment by personal checks

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 37 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK It is the student’s responsibility to notify the Student Accounts Office when insurance coverage should be terminated. Students will be responsible for all charges resulting from the failure to provide such cancellation notification without exception. The Student Accounts Office reserves the right to cancel medical coverage without further notice for any student who is no longer enrolled. Information regarding benefits and current premiums are available through Student Affairs.

Other Costs Costs associated with completion of a satisfactory investigation in the principal subject and its presentation in the form of a thesis are the ultimate responsibility of the student. Some departments offer financial assistance to cover these costs. Students should contact their department for estimates of such costs and information on assistance.

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 38 2018-2019 GUIDEBOOK Acknowledgements Student Affairs thanks all those who contributed to this publication. Their diligence and cooperation are much appreciated. Editor, Design & Production Sarah Diane Sadowsky Associate Editor Taryn Mallonee