College Seal The seal is a heraldic emblem whose symbols represent the distinguishing features of the College of the Holy Cross. In the outer circle, the College and City of Worcester’s name are inscribed in Latin. The initials, “S.J.” (Societas Jesu), indicate that Holy Cross is a Jesuit college. The inner shield forms the conventional background for heraldic symbols: a gilt edged book (a symbol of learning) and a cross of gold (a symbol of our faith and its priceless worth). The cross divides the lower part of the shield into four quarters which are alternately red and sable, the colors on the shield of Worcester, England. The upper part of the shield displays the emblem of the Society of Jesus, a blazing sun with the letters IHS, the first three letters of the Holy Name in Greek. On either side is a marlin, part of the ancestral crest of Rev. Benedict J. Fenwick, second Bishop of Bos- ton and founder of Holy Cross. The motto “In Hoc Signo Vinces” (in this sign wilt thou conquer) is attributed to King Constantine the Great, a Roman emperor noted for his tolerance of Christians. Accord- ing to historians, King Constantine had a vision of a flaming cross carrying this in- scription, on the day before his decisive victory over Maxentius at the Milvian Bridge on October 28, 3l2 A.D. The victory led to his capturing Rome and convinced him of the importance of the Christian faith. College Color The official color for the College of the Holy Cross is purple, which comes from the motto “In Hoc Signo Vinces” on the purple labarum of King Constantine and from the episcopal purple of Bishop Fenwick. Crusader Cognomen - History On October 6, l925, the student body of Holy Cross chose “Crusader” as a cognomen for Holy Cross athletes. The balloting for the cognomen was sponsored by the student newspaper, The Tomahawk, and the decision was virtually unanimous. The other two nicknames considered were the “Chiefs” and the “Sagamores”. While “Chiefs” was adopted for a brief period, its limited appeal led to its replacement. The adoption of “Crusader” as a sobriquet launched the College of the Holy Cross into the collegiate nickname arena. COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS 2002 2003 student handbook TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 What’s available to you now that you are a member of the Holy Cross Community? Services and Information .............................................................. 5 2 Explore your interests, Develop your talents... Extraordinary Extracurriculars! Student Programs and Leadership Development .......................... 13 3 Your Voice! Your Concerns! Your Chance for Empowerment! Student Government Association ................................................ 21 4 Who, What and How to make this home — YOUR home Residence Life ............................................................................ 23 5 “Men and Women for Others” — Exploring the Jesuit tradition and so much more College Chaplains ....................................................................... 29 6 Departments, Committees and Awards: Holy Cross both in and beyond the classroom Academic Affairs........................................................................ 31 7 Protect Yourself: Know the Rules and Know your Rights Community Standards and Judicial Procedures for Students ......... 39 8 Learning to Live Together College Policies and Procedures .................................................. 57 9 Worcester for Dummies: A guide to food, fun and more Insiders Guide ............................................................................ 67 Easy Search — Find by Topic Index ......................................................................................... 73 4 What’s available to you now that you are a member of the Holy Cross Community? An alphabetical listing of helpful information & resources on Campus ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ SERVICES AND INFORMATION 1 Summer Internship Program Can We Talk? Campus Communications The Holy Cross Summer Internship Program (SIP) provides ex- n order to effectively communicate with students, the Col- ceptional, pre-screened Holy Cross undergraduates with an op- lege has designated that written notification to a student’s portunity to gain meaningful career related experience in an area IPost Office Box on campus or to the student’s Groupwise e- related to a student’s occupational goals. Through a competi- mail account to be its official means of communication. It is the re- tive application process, selected Sophomores and Juniors are sponsibility of each student to check their Post Office Box and invited to apply for paid internships with the nation’s leading Groupwise account daily in order to receive official communi- employers and organizations. Internships are developed cations in a timely manner. A student’s failure to check their Box through the network of Holy Cross alumni, parents, and friends or e-mail daily is not an extenuating circumstance. throughout the country and earmarked and designed specifi- cally for Holy Cross students. Internships are generally 8-10 weeks in length and require a minimal commitment of 35 hours Career Planning Center per week. The Summer Internship Program is located in the Hogan 203 - 508-793-3880 Career Planning Center, Hogan 203. The staff of the Career Planning Center assist students in identi- Application Procedure fying and clarifying career objectives, teaches skills and strate- Students must apply and be admitted to the SIP in order to ap- gies for conducting a successful job search, and provides resources ply for the internships housed within the program. To apply, a to assist students in finding entry level professional positions and student must submit a resume and a cover letter. By applying to internships. Students are encouraged to begin the career plan- the Summer Internship Program, a student gives the SIP per- ning process as first- year students and to continue to utilize Cen- mission to access his/her transcript and student records. Inter- ter resources throughout their four years at Holy Cross. views will be scheduled with selected students after which fi- The services offered by the Center include: individual career nalists will be notified of their acceptance to the program. Once counseling, career exploration groups, workshops, mock inter- students are admitted to the SIP, they may apply to the various views, career panels, campus recruiting, resume referrals, sum- internships housed within the Program. A small number of stu- mer job postings, a credential file service, a career resource li- dents who have been admitted to the Summer Internship Pro- brary, newsletters and website. gram will be invited to apply for the Holy Cross Leadership A database of Holy Cross graduates who have volunteered to serve Council of New York funded internships. All deadlines are fi- as career advisors is available in the Center. The Center also par- nal and may not be extended. ticipates in the following consortia which provide additional in- ternship and employment opportunities for students: Liberal Arts Requirements Recruiting Consortium Boston and New York, The Venture Con- ◆ Program participants are required to attend an Interview sortium, The Massachusetts Educational Recruiting Consortium Skills workshop and have their resume and cover letter (MERC), and the Colleges of Worcester Consortium. critiqued before applying to the internships. Recruiting Services ◆ Program participants are required to complete a contract before commencing their internship. Contracts will be The on-campus recruiting and resume referral programs pro- signed at a mandatory meeting held in April. vide graduating seniors and, at times, underclass students with ◆ Program participants must complete a goal worksheet the opportunity to interview with potential employers. In or- before commencing their internship. der to become eligible to participate in these programs students are required to attend an Orientation to Senior Services work- ◆ All program participants and their supervisors must shop and an Interview Skills workshop. The requirements for complete a mid-term evaluation and participate in a site maintaining eligibility in the program are described on the Can- visit with the SIP Director. didate Registration Form which is distributed at the Orienta- ◆ Students must compile a portfolio of their assignments tion to Senior Services workshop. which includes samples of their contributions to the Students enrolled in the Holy Cross - Clark 5-year MBA pro- organization during the internship. gram are eligible to participate in the campus recruiting and re- ◆ Students are required to submit an essay reviewing their sume referral programs either during their fourth year (senior summer experience (assessment and reaction) at the year at Holy Cross) or fifth year in the program. Students who completion of the internship. Students are also required to elect to participate in the recruiting program during their fifth send thank you letters written to the site supervisor and the year are required to fulfill the same requirements and follow the alumnus/a, parent or friend who coordinated the internship. same procedures as graduating seniors. These materials must be submitted to the SIP Director by the first day of the fall semester. 5 Structure Counseling Center Internships are generally 10 weeks in length and ordinarily re- Hogan 207 - 508-793-3363 quire a minimal commitment of 35 hours per week. The intern- Emergency after hours 508-793-2222 ship may involve rotation through