Dec 03, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Student Affairs


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Student Affairs is an umbrella term to describe several offices that work closely with students and groups in the areas of residence life, student activities, counseling, community service, health, food service, and spiritual life.

Staff members are committed to creating a safe, engaging purposeful learning environment that integrates curricular and co-curricular experiences. All of the departments seek to create fulfilling learning and social experiences that add to the learning environment at Endicott.

Student Life

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Endicott students come from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds, creating a diverse experience for all students. our students come from across the United States and dozens of foreign countries. A celebration of these backgrounds allows students to truly experience a variety of cultures and traditions enriching their own personal experiences.

New Student Orientation

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Endicott provides two opportunities to assist newly admitted students and their families in the transition to higher education academics, campus life, and the Endicott community.  The Endicott experience begins with Summer Orientation where new students and their families participate in an intensive, overnight orientation program. The summer orientation is designed to assist students in building relationships critical to their success at the College. Workshops and interactive sessions engage students and their families in academic and co-curricular activities, thus introducing new students to Endicott’s standards and expectations for academic progress and community involvement. Students are also introduced to their summer reading assignment which is designed to unite them in a shared intellectual discourse. Finally, orientation gives the College community an opportunity to answer student and family questions and concerns before the academic year starts.

Prior to the start of classes, Fall Orientation assists students with the transition to academic life on campus. During the fall orientation, students meet with faculty and staff to enhance their understanding of their respective schools and programs. Students will also have the opportunity to review their schedules and address any questions or concerns before the first day of classes. Orientation concludes with participation in a traditional Convocation ceremony.

Student Activities

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Academic and professional growth is only part of the development of students’ talents, interests, and abilities. The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is an active student activities committee with a mission to provide social, cultural, and educational programming. CAB utilizes students’ abilities in the development and implementation of specific programs. Opportunities exist for students to become part of planning, implementing, and participating in major concerts, dances, movie programs, talent nights, bus trips, lectures, cultural events, and much more.

Student Government

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The Endicott College Student Government Association (SGA) is a student-led leadership organization providing an official channel through which student opinion may be recognized and considered in the formulation and execution of College policy. The SGA is the student voice for the Endicott student body, acting as a liaison for students to the College administration, faculty, staff, and alumni. It also maintains a strong working relationship with other campus-based leadership organizations, providing collegial opportunities for student leadership, campus involvement, and personal growth. The SGA is an advocate for those important issues that will enhance the educational, social, and career development opportunities of Endicott students. The SGA serves as an outlet for student viewpoints, promoting student participation in campus life, and exploring creative solutions to vital issues that affect the campus and the greater Endicott community.

Leadership Programs

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Endicott’s comprehensive leadership programs are designed to meet the needs and interests of undergraduate students at various stages in their development. Any student can be a leader, so a variety of avenues for skills building are offered. These include the REACH peer education program, the LIGHThouse Leadership Society, the Student Government Association, positions as resident assistants and/or orientation leaders, along with many other opportunities.

Community Service Opportunities

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The Community Service Office offers students a wide variety of service opportunities, civic engagement, and community leadership. Students may volunteer for one-time service projects with groups such as the Special Olympics and Habitat for Humanity, or they may choose to become involved in ongoing projects such as America Reads, food pantries or community meals, and youth programs. Through the federal work study program, students may choose to apply to work at one of several non-profit sites off campus. There is also an alternative spring break program, usually in March, for which participants are chosen through an application process.

Counseling Center

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The College recognizes that many students experience personal difficulties that can have a significant negative impact on their academic success. In order to help students cope with the personal challenges they face, the Counseling Center provides individual and group counseling, implements programming on issues relevant to college-aged students, assists during crisis situations, and is a resource for referral to both on-campus and community support services. Confidential counseling is available to all currently enrolled Endicott students at no charge.

Services

  • Individual and small group counseling
  • Emergency assistance through the Counselor on Call system - Contact Public Safety at (978) 232-2222 from off campus or by dialing ext.1111 on campus
  • Referral to appropriate college services such as Academic Resources, FMA, Career Center, and the Student Affairs Staff
  • Educational programming on issues relevant to college-aged students
  • Referral to area psychologists, social workers, counselors, psychiatrists, nutritionists, and physicians

Health Services

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Family Medicine Associates (FMA) at Endicott College is Endicott’s health center, located on the first floor of the Callahan Center in Office 118. Hours of operation are Monday and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. FMA is a community-based family practice group with offices located in Hamilton and Manchester, Massachusetts. FMA is affiliated with Lahey Health, which includes Beverly Hospital, Addison Gilbert Hospital and Lahey Health Outpatient Center at Danvers. Endicott chose to partner with FMA to enhance the level of services available. Students have full access to all medical services at the health center, including sick or accident visits, physical exams, flu shots, and full lab services. FMA provides medical care based on a team approach, with each team under the direction of one doctor and consisting of NPs, PAs and nurses. Students and college employees may pay for services through their medical insurance or a self-pay fee.

College Chaplain

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Endicott recognizes the importance of spiritual development and moral awareness in the life of students and faculty. Chapel services and programs acknowledge and include the wide range of religious traditions represented on campus through student-led services, the Chaplain’s Advisory Group, Endicott Christian Fellowship, Hillel, and interfaith programs. The chaplain is available during established office hours or by appointment for spiritual direction and counseling, or in a crisis or emergency. The Chapel is open daily from 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m

Clubs and Organizations

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Clubs and organizations are varied on the Endicott campus, dealing with a variety of interests expressed by students. They range from academically based areas to social clubs and community service endeavors.

Academic Honors Societies

Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice)
Eta Sigma Delta (Hospitality)
Iota Gamma Chi (Liberal Studies)
Kappa Delta Pi (Education)
Lambda Pi Eta (Communication)
Mortar Board
Phi Alpha Theta (History)
Phi Epsilon Kappa (Sport Science and Fitness Studies)
Phi Sigma (Biological Sciences)
Psi Chi (Psychology)
Sigma Beta Delta (Business)
Sigma Iota Rho (International Studies)
Sigma Tau Delta (English)
Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing)
Sigma Xi (Research in Natural and Social Sciences)

Student Clubs

ALANA
Athletic Training Club
Book Club
Campus Activities Board (CAB)
Creative Arts Therapy (CAT Club)
EC Alliance
EC Buddies
Education Club
Endicott Biotech Society
Endicott Christian Fellowship (ECF)
Endicott College Dance Repertory Ensemble
Endicott College Harmonic Overtones (ECHO)
Endicott College Interior Design (ECID)
Endicott College Investment Club (ECIC)
Endicott College Student Nurses Association
Endicott College Television Network (ECTV),Channel 73 - and ECTV Radio
Endicott DECA (Delta Epsilon Chi)
Endicott Drama Club
Endicott Environmental Society (EES)
Endicott Event Management Organization (EEMO)
Endicott Observer Newspaper
Endicott Review
Endicott Singers
Entreneurship Club
Exercise Science Club
Hillel
History Guild
Intercultural Club
Homeland Security Club
Law & Justice Club
LIGHThouse Leadership Society
Mingotide Yearbook
Model United Nations (Model UN)
Outdoor Adventure Club
Pep Band
Physical Education Society
Political Action Committee
Psychology and Human Services Club
REACH Peer Education
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
Residence Hall Association (RHA)/Hall Councils
Rotaract Service Club
Shipmates
Spoken Bird - Endicott Poetry Slam Club
Sport Management Club
Student Government Association (SGA)
The Agency

Athletic Clubs
           Crew Club
           Dance Team
           Endicott Cheerleaders
           Intramurals
           Rugby     

Endicott Gull Card System

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The Endicott student identification card serves multiple purposes on campus. Not only does it provide access to residence halls and dining facilities, but it also allows for a dollar value to be added to the card so that it becomes a cashless system for purchases on campus. Endicott’s dining facilities, bookstore, vending machines, laundry machines, copiers, and printers are equipped to accept the Endicott Gull Card. The Gull Card is also accepted at various off-campus locations.

Dollar values can be added to the Gull Card with cash or check at the Bursar’s Office, or with cash through value ports in the Halle Library, the Center for Life Sciences and Business, and the Callahan Center. Dollar values added with a credit card must be done online at endicott.edu/e-bill. The Gull Card Office is located in College Hall.