Important phone numbers Student Handbook In an emergency, contact the Babson College Police Department 781.239.5555 Academic Affairs 781.292.2590 Admission 781.292.2222 Marketing and Communication 781.292.2250 2014–15 Development 781.292.2290 Facilities Services 781.292.4444 Family and Alumni Relations 781.292.2264 Financial Affairs 781.292.2415 Information Technology 781.292.2430 Office of the President 781.292.2301 Operations 781.292.2620 Post Graduate Planning 781.292.2280 Student Accounts and Records 781.292.2340 Student Life 781.292.2320 Olin College of Engineering Olin College Student Handbook 2014–15 Olin Way | Needham, MA 02492-1200 | Main Phone: 781.292.2300 | www.olin.edu Student Handbook 2014–15 Environmental Responsibility Olin College is making an effort to be environmentally responsible with regard to our printed publications. The Student Handbook utilizes a font which allows a substantial amount of text to fit on each page, keeping the book to as few pages as possible without compromising readability and functionality. We do not laminate the cover, as most lamination materials are not recyclable. We utilize digital printing, to eliminate film and printing plates. Cover stock: This cover paper contains 100% post-consumer recycled content. We have selected paper from a local source — a New Hampshire mill — so less fuel is used to transport it to the Boston area than most papers (which are often transported from the upper mid- west or the Pacific northwest). It is made with 100% green electricity and manufactured carbon neutral. The paper is process chlorine free. The PCF designation means that no chlorine or chlorine compounds were used in the pulp and paper making processes. Text stock: The text paper is manufactured using biogas energy. Gas, pro- duced from the decomposition of waste in a landfill, is transport- ed to the mill and used in the paper making process. Using this green energy substantially reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The new fibers in this paper come from well-managed forests and controlled sources. It contains 50% post-consumer recycled fibers. This paper holds certification from Environment Canada’s Environmental Choice Program, which identifies environmentally friendly products. Criteria are greenhouse gas emissions, water and energy resources consumption and use of recycle fiber. The paper manufacturer is the only Canadian fine paper manufacturer that has been certified. Volume 13 2014–15 Cover photo: Olin students live a vibrant life outside of the classroom. One of the longest and most active student groups on campus focuses on dancing. Pictured on Friday night open dance session on a dance floor made by Olin students: Nick Lapin (’15) and Melisa Lopardo (’15). Credits Cover and title page photo: Mike Maloney Design/layout: Sylvia Peretz Page 4 photo: Mike Maloney © 2014, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering OLIN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 3 Table of Contents About the Student Handbook ..................4 Public safety .............................. 85 Babson College Police Department College mission statement ....................5 Olin Emergency Alert System Student directory . 6 Office of Environmental Health & Safety Class of 2018 My Safe Campus® Class of 2017 Class of 2016 Health care ............................... 87 Class of 2015 Health services Mental health services Faculty and staff directory .................. 25 Religious services and organizations ......... 89 The Learning Continuum ................... 42 Getting around ............................ 91 Academics................................ 43 Zipcar Academic policies Olin van Research Wellesley–Olin–Babson shuttle Passionate Pursuits Co-Curriculars Appendices: related policies and Library statutory requirements ..................... 92 A: Olin College Core Personal Values Assessment B: Articulation with Babson College, Wellesley College Academic advising and Brandeis University Student Judicial Systems StAR Center policies C: Residence halls and related policies Calendar ................................. 63 D: Alcohol policy Student absence for religious observances E: Massachusetts Act Prohibiting the Practice of Weather cancellation policy Hazing, Chapter 269 of the General Laws F: Privacy policies Honor Code .............................. 65 1. Purpose of the Honor Code G: Policy on equal opportunity 2. College jurisdiction H: Campus security 3. Honor Code I: Policies and services related to sexual assault, sexual misconduct, domestic violence, dating 4. Honor Board procedures violence and stalking 5. Appellate review procedures J: Drug Free Schools and Communities Act 6. Amendment procedures K: Information technology policies and procedures 7. Election procedures L: Library policies 8. Impeachment procedures M: Post Graduate Planning: recruitment guidelines Student government ....................... 75 N: Voter registration Community service ........................ 79 O: Use of non-residence college facilities P: Parking Sports and recreation ...................... 81 Q: Other policies Dining ................................... 82 Olin campus map ......................... 112 Babson and Wellesley . ................... 83 Community index ......................... 113 Topic index ...............................117 Important phone numbers ........... Back cover 4 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2014–15 About the Student Handbook The Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Student Handbook presents essential information about the college: the character and mission of the school, the academic policies and opportunities to learn outside of the formal classroom, the college’s Honor Code, the campus and community setting, and other policies. This Handbook includes a facebook of the student body, faculty, staff and administration and other information used primarily by students and faculty. This book should also enable prospective students to decide whether or not Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is the college for them and whether they might benefit from its offerings. This Handbook does not constitute a contract between the college and its students. OLIN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 5 College mission statement Olin College prepares students to become exemplary engineering innovators who recognize needs, design solutions and engage in creative enterprises for the good of the world. Long-term aspiration Olin College seeks to redefine engineering as a profession of innovation encompassing 1) the consideration of human and societal needs; 2) the creative design of engineering systems; and 3) the creation of value through entrepreneurial effort and philanthropy. The college is dedicated to the discovery and development of the most effective educational approaches and aspires to serve as a model for others. 6 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2014–15 Student directory CLASS OF 2018 F 2018 A O O SS SS Zarin Bhuiyan Lilia Chan Kevin Crispie Woodside, NY Pearl City, HI Mountain View, CA Y Y CLA David Abrahams Los Altos, CA D RECTOR RECTOR I D B Daniel Bishop Corinne “Gigi” Chow T Redwood City, CA Carlsbad, CA N ENT DI E UD Andrew Deaver T STS Naperville, IL Katherine Barno Ballston Spa, NY John Bozzella Gabrielle Clarke Westport, CT Carlsbad, CA Juan Carlos del Rio Mexico City, MEX Christopher Beck Winter Park, FL Gabriel Butterick Annabel Consilvio Tampa, FL Auburn, MA Frances Devanbu C Davis, CA Celina Bekins Makawao, HI Michael Costello Newton Center, MA Sean Carter North Charleston, SC OLIN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 7 STS T UD E Rocco DiVerdi Trent Dye Rebecca Gettys Kathryn Hite ENT DI Holden, MA Honolulu, HI Carlisle, MA Temperance, MI N T D I RECTOR F RECTOR Y Y CLA Y Y CLA Cecilia Diehl Aaron Greiner Yuzhong Huang North Salem, NY Gloucester, MA Ningbo City, CHI SS Marie-Caroline Finke SS Basiglio, ITA H O O F 2018 F 2018 Mikhaela Dietch Patrick Huston Milwaukie, OR Orinda, CA Hannah Fowler Gordon Haag Fort Worth, TX McKinleyville, CA I Christine Dimke Cedar Rapids, IA Mackenzie Frackleton Lisa Hachmann Shruti Iyer Waxhaw, NC San Pedro, CA Dombivli East, IND G J Aubrey Dority Mill Valley, CA Tom Heale North Grafton, MA Isaac Getto Margaret “Maggie” Jakus Plano, TX Chicago, IL 8 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2014–15 Rebecca Jordan Miriam “Mimi” Kome William Lu Alix McCabe F 2018 Irvine, CA Claremont, CA San Diego, CA Chadds Ford, PA O O SS SS K M Y Y CLA Paul Krusell Nora Mohamed Dover, MA Springfield, VA RECTOR RECTOR I Shane Kelly Joseph Maalouf D Cedar Park, TX Wellesley Hills, MA T L N N ENT DI E UD T STS Jee-Hyun Kim Ziyi Lan Scott Mackinlay Anisha Nakagawa Singapore, SIN Beijing, CHI Walnut Creek, CA Cambridge, MA Taejin “T.J.” Kim Kai Levy Brenna Manning Hieu Nguyen Sujeong-Gu, SK Seattle, WA Wakefield, MA Ho Chi Minh, VIE Giulia Klein Franton Lin Mary Martin Caz Nichols St Thomas, VI Mansfield Center, CT Hamlin, NY Littleton, CO OLIN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 9 P S T STS T UD E Robert Siegel ENT DI Wyckoff, NJ N Rebecca Patterson Cesar Santana Wilson Tang T Visalia, CA Santa Ana, CA San Jose, CA D I RECTOR RECTOR Y Y CLA Y Y CLA Dakota Sproch Monte Sereno, CA Manik Sethi Yang “Ian” Tang Budd Lake, NJ Jeffrey Pflueger Providence, RI SS Austin, TX SS O O F 2018 F 2018 R Elizabeth Sundsmo Oakland, CA Kelli Shimazu Thuc Tran Honolulu, HI Springfield, VA Shreya Rangarajan Lutherville Timonium, MD Joseph Sutker Mountain Lakes, NJ Nur Shlapobersky Walker Trelease West Hollywood, CA Seattle, WA Matthew Ruehle Los Altos, CA Logan Sweet Nashville, TN Suraj Shroff Hannah Twigg-Smith Nashua, NH Kamuela, HI 10 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2014–15 V CLASS OF 2017 B A Lucy Wilcox F 2017