STUDENT SERVICES

BC POLICE DEPARTMENT

In contrast to the many misconceptions, the Boston College Police are a fully trained, police academy graduated, “real” police force with the power of arrest (in three cities!). Besides providing usual campus safety and law enforcement activities, the BC Police also have a full squad of detectives who conduct full investigations into any on-campus crime.

They also sponsor a number of programs and workshops throughout the year on campus safety and security. The BC Police are located at 21 Campanella Way. If you need to contact the police for normal/non-emergency matters, dial x24440 (617) 552-4444. For any emergencies, do not try to dial out to 911, etc., as they will only contact the BC Police before responding (a significant waste of time). Instead, dial x24444 (552-4444) 24-hours a day for immediate emergency assistance. All calls are recorded.

CAMPUS BUSES

Boston College owns its own bus fleet and contracts out the maintenance and driver services. There are two bus routes. One runs from the Newton Campus to the Chestnut Hill Campus. The second route travels the surrounding neighborhoods and back to the Chestnut Hill Campus.

Everyday the buses begin running at 7:00a.m. The last bus leaves Newton Campus at 1:45a.m., since bus service stops running at 2:00a.m. Buses run every 15 minutes.

If you are traveling from Newton Campus to class, get off at the first stop at main campus—the main gate. If you are looking for the quickest way to the city, take the Boston Route bus to Cleveland Circle and walk to the “D” Green Line (inbound).

For whatever reasons, be it breakdowns, weather, etc., always give yourself extra time to get somewhere by the buses, as there are instances when they are late. However, for the large majority of the time, the BC bus system is a very reliable means of getting around the campus, and...beyond. You may also find some of the bus drivers to be interesting, funny, and personable characters.

CAMPUS MINISTRY

The Campus Ministry strives to fulfill the University’s goal of developing a complete person within a larger community. The Campus Ministry seeks to build and maintain the community through direction in worship, commitment, and service to others. The office organizes a number of retreats and volunteer programs, as well as numerous counseling, support, and religious direction services open to all Boston College students, regardless of religious affiliation. The office is also in charge of all Liturgies on campus which are offered daily at a number of campus chapels.

For those of the Roman Catholic faith, Sunday masses at BC are a very good experience and a change from most home parishes. The masses vary depending on the location, but they tend to be casual, participatory, and musical with homilies relevant to students. Each area of campus has a conveniently located and scheduled mass on Sunday (usually at 9p.m. or 10p.m.). On Newton Campus, the Chapel has a Mass at 9p.m. every Sunday. The most popular Sunday masses on campus are the 7:30p.m. and 9:30p.m. masses located in the basement of St. Ignatius Church. Check for posted schedules of daily and weekly Liturgies.

Fr. James Erps is the Boston College Chaplain. The Campus Ministry offices are located on the second floor of McElroy Hall (233). For appointments or information, call x23475.

CAREER CENTER

The Career Center at Boston College offers an exciting program of services and resources designed to help students begin to build successful careers. Through the Career Center, students obtain advice and guidance, gain work-related experience, make meaningful connections with alumni and employers, and learn the latest job search techniques. It is highly recommended that students participate in the Career Center’s programs beginning freshman or sophomore year.

The Career Center’s Internship Program provides all students with the opportunity to gain practical part-time work experience in a professional capacity, during the summer or school year. As part of a consortium of 15 prestigious universities nationwide, the Boston College Internship Program lists internships online in a wide range of professional settings and geographical areas.

The Career Advisory Network contains 8,000+ alumni and parents who have volunteered to share their career experiences and to provide job search tips during informational interviews. Students can access the Network through computers at the Career Center or via the Career Center’s home page.

The Career Resource Library offers up-to-date career resources, including a wide variety of exploration and job search resources, graduate and professional school information, and employer literature. Computer access to the Web for career search purposes is available.

AHANA (African-American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American) Career Services provides AHANA students with a monthly newsletter, highlighting career opportunities and events specifically targeted toward AHANA students. Additionally, the Career Center sponsors an annual AHANA Student-Employer Reception.

The Recruiting Program provides opportunities for students to interview with over 250 employers. Employer Information Sessions are open to all students, and a large career fair is held every fall.

Visit the Career Center at 38 Commonwealth Avenue, 552-3430, or on the Web at http://careercenter.bc.edu

CARS AND PARKING

A difficult adjustment that many freshmen must make at Boston College is surviving without a car. Boston College does not allow freshmen or sophomores to bring or park cars on campus. There are only a limited number of parking permit stickers allotted to commuter students. The fee for commuter parking on campus at BC is $300 for undergraduate and $200 for graduate students. These fees may change, so please call (617) 552-3300 to verify. No resident is eligible for an on-campus parking permit. Exceptions may be made for handicapped students and for juniors and seniors who require a car to fulfill courses required for graduation, e.g. nursing or teaching field placements. The selection is made by the school/college/department and is not available to all eligible students. Applications can be downloaded from the Student Services website (www.bc.edu/studentservices).

Many freshmen and sophomores find ways around this problem by renting parking spaces off-campus from neighboring residents. Although you have access to a car, there are a number of drawbacks. First, most neighbors will charge between $100-$200 per month to let you park your car there. Second, if driving to class in the morning, you may not park on campus without a valid sticker. And third, depending on where you get your spot, it usually necessitates a significant amount of walking. As of the Fall 2001 semester, undergraduate students living off-campus within a one mile radius of public transportation lines are not eligible for a campus parking permit. The “Commonwealth Garage” holds 875 cars and consists of seven levels. This is nestled between O’Neill Library and St. Mary’s Hall.

Perhaps the most important thing to know when dealing with cars on BC campus is the fact that the BC Police will tow. During weekdays, they begin ticketing and towing cars without stickers at 1:30a.m. You will often see a tow truck and crew doing what they do best on the BC campus! During the weekends (Friday night and Saturdays), any car may park in a valid parking spot, except during home football game weekends when all cars must be moved off main campus by 10p.m. on Friday night. During the games, you may leave your car on Newton Campus overnight. If you have any questions, you should contact Student Services at (617) 552-3300. Due to the the lack of parking, it is not possible to accommodate the parking needs of any overnight guest. Anyone can park on campus Fri. 3:00p.m.-Sun. 11p.m.

At any rate, because of the severe parking limitation at Boston College, it is easier to leave your car at home. The BC bus system is reliable and effective in getting you around campus, and the “T” can take you just about anywhere else with minimal inconvenience. Of course, it is also interesting to note that the Boston Metro area has one of the highest car theft rates in the nation and that Boston drivers are justifiably notorious for their unorthodox and dangerous driving habits.

For complete information on parking eligibility, rules, and regulations at Boston College, we suggest you visit the Student Services website.

COMPUTERS

The Student Learning Support Center (SLSC) is located on the second floor of O’Neill (not accessible through the main library doors but through the entrance for classes) and is available for use by any BC student with a valid student ID card. The normal Computer Facility hours are: Mon.-Thurs. 8a.m. to 12a.m., Fri. 8a.m. to 7p.m., Sat. 9a.m. to 5p.m., and Sun. 12p.m. to 12a.m. Hours vary during vacations and exams.

The facility holds 76 Macintoshes, 80 PCs, 2 color scanners, 6 e-mail stations, 2 music stations, 6 docking stations for laptops, floppy vending machines, and VMS/Alpha access for use by the Boston College community. The computer will be your most valuable resource for typing up papers, resumes, and just about anything else. Included on the SLSC system (on every computer) are a variety of software applications. SLSC has a scanner for MAC and one for IBM. Six network e-mail stations are available for receiving your mail.

Most printing is done on eight laser printers for instant printing, and the quality is excellent. Unless it is busy and backed-up, printouts are usually printed and brought out every 30 minutes. The computing facility also promotes recycling.

The SLSC staff is very helpful and knowledgeable for any problems you may experience with the computers. They can provide you with a number of instruction manuals on how to use software, but do not be afraid to ask them to quickly assist you with a problem. Even better, they have a number of “rescue” programs that can help you retrieve that 20 page paper you think you have lost or deleted somehow (crashed disk, etc.)!

Depending on the time of the school year, there may be up to a fifteen minute wait for a computer terminal. For those of you who just have to print a document, SLSC has a Mac and IBM print station.

SLSC also offers a notary service. If you wish to get more information on the Student Learning Support Center, just visit its web page. www.bc.edu/slsc

COUNSELING SERVICES

University Counseling Services (UCS) has three locations: Gasson 108, Campion 301, and Fulton 254. UCS offers a variety of services and programs to assist students as they face both normal and extraordinary emotional and psychological issues. UCS is staffed by licensed psychologists and psychiatrists. Post-Doctoral Fellows in Psychology who work under the supervision of Staff Psychologists are also on staff. For emergency situations, the Counseling Services has a psychologist on-call 24-hours a day. The psychologist on-call can be contacted during regular work hours by calling 617-552-3310. Outside of normal hours the psychologist on-call may be contacted through Health Services at 617-552-3227 or Boston College Police at 617-552-4444.

Approximately 1,200 students consult with Counseling Services each year. Students go to UCS for a wide variety of reasons including adjustment difficulties, problems with anxiety and depression, eating disorders, inability to concentrate, and loss of motivation. The services are confidential, and no information can be released without the permission of the student. Students also consult with UCS counselors when they have concerns about friends and roommates. To make an appointment, call 617-552-3310.

DINING SERVICES

At Boston College Dining Services – they aim to please! With 10 restaurants serving some 20,000 customers daily, from 6:30a.m. to 2a.m., it’s not hard to find something that pleases your palate.

What will it be today? A quick pizza supper with friends or a 12 oz. sirloin steak grilled to order? Perhaps a pesto tomato and mozzarella panini or a grilled vegetable wrap is more what you had in mind. In the mood for something warm on a cold winter’s night? How about their signature New England clam chowder in a bread bowl? Whatever your taste, you’ll find something delicious to satisfy your appetite at their varied dining locations.

Between meals and for late-night snacks, they offer the same delicious variety. Grilled veggie pockets, mozzarella sticks, pizza, yogurt, grilled chicken salads and fruit, a sub with the works—they’re all on the menu at Dining Services. Just make your choice, then sit back and enjoy.

The Residential Meal Plan is your passport to a world of wonderful flavors. The Residential Meal Plan is a convenient, flexible program that turns your student ID into a debit card good for food and beverages at most Boston College dining locations.

At Dining Services, they care what you eat. The menus are developed by their staff, an Executive Chef and a Registered Dietitian, and meet the federal government’s Revised Recommended Dietary Guidelines. To help you get the edge on healthy eating, Boston College Dining Services has developed “The Cutting Edge,” a campus-wide menu of traditional recipes updated with low-fat ingredients plus vegetarian recipes for plant-based eating. Used in conjunction with the principles of the Food Guide Pyramid, the Cutting Edge will help you to eat well every day.

Students with special dietary needs can arrange for a consultation with the dietitian. Diet consultations include individual nutritional assessments.

While their fare and tone varies, BC dining’s restaurant operations have some simple rules in common. Dress is casual, but shirts and footwear are required. There is no smoking. Pets of any kind, except for Seeing Eye Dogs, are prohibited.

DINING SERVICES FACILITIES

The Bean Counter

Open Monday through Thursday from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m., this delightful little cafÈ located in Fulton Hall is the perfect pit stop before night school classes or between class breaks. They feature sandwiches, coffee, tea, and desserts.

Beans, Creams...Dreams

Located just outside the entrance to Corcoran Commons, this stand is ideal for customers on-the-go. It is opened seasonally and offers a selection of ice cream novelties, grilled hot dogs, and cool yogurt and fruit based smoothies.

Carney Dining Room

Not quite an intimate little bistro, what it lacks in atmosphere, it makes up for in variety. You can eat hearty or light, hot or cold, American or ethnic. Consider the selection: continental breakfast, international entrees at lunch and dinner, restaurant-style plated specials, vegetarian dishes, traditional recipes made with low-fat ingredients, housemade pizza, and a salad bar.

Corcoran Commons

The main servery at Corcoran Commons (formerly Lower Campus Dining Facility) is newly renovated this year and features a wide variety of menu choices from continental breakfast starting at 6:30a.m. during the week to late night service until 2:00a.m. on Friday and Saturday. This large, airy dining facility is the hub of activity for all those that live on lower campus. Whether you crave the food from their signature Taqueria or the pasta made-to-order from their Italian concept called Mozzarella’s, you and your friends will find over 30 menu items to choose from throughout the course of the day. If the dynamic atmosphere is too much for your taste at the dinner hour, they invite you to venture upstairs to the Balcony at Addies where you can enjoy a more comfortable and quiet dining experience while you recline with your friends on a comfy couch and choose from a menu of hot and cold sandwiches, soups, salads, and appetizers.

The Chocolate Bar at McElroy

The Chocolate Bar is a contemporary cafÈ serving Peet’s Coffee and a huge variety of delectable and unique chocolate treats. From chocolate fondue to strawberry-filled chocolate crepes – The Chocolate Bar is a chocolate lover’s dream come true. Stop by for a chocolate croissant in the morning, and then meet a few friends or perhaps your professor in the late afternoon for frozen hot chocolate and a sampler of their signature chocolate truffles. An open, airy room with plenty of tables, this is a popular spot on campus for a study break. The coffee and conversation flow freely, and the atmosphere is relaxed without being boisterous. It is located just inside McElroy's College Road-Beacon Street entrance.

Concessions

The excitement of the football, basketball, and hockey games compliments the food and beverage operation of the many concession sales locations. During the events they provide many items from personal pizzas to clam chowder. Of course, the major item of PLAY is a nice fresh hot dog!!

The Eagle’s Nest

This is considered the Crossroads of Middle Campus. The place to see and be seen, the Nest is as much about socializing as eating, possibly because almost everyone walks through this eatery to check their mailboxes. The top choices here are the made-to-order premium deli sandwiches, hot carved-to-order sandwiches, the salad bar, and soup. The look is contemporary-cabaret tables with faux granite tops, blue and red neon, and lots of white ceramic wall tiling jazzed up with occasional black and red blocks.

The Faculty Dining Room

Located on the third floor of McElroy overlooking the campus green, the Faculty Dining Room is an ideal place for a one-hour getaway where faculty and staff can enjoy fine food and conversation. The "FDR" is divided into two sections: a cafeteria with a la carte selections and a buffet section. The a la carte section of the "FDR" functions as an informal cafeteria where faculty and staff are invited to select from a number of dishes sure to tempt the most discerning palates. The buffet section offers a one price, all-you-can-eat buffet that includes soup, salad, choice of entrÈe, dessert, and coffee. Their buffet luncheon includes table-side beverage service and wait assistance that provides an excellent atmosphere for entertaining colleagues and friends. Reservations are required for the Faculty Buffet and can be made by calling 617-552-4999 and leaving your name, phone number, and the number of people in your party.

Hillside Cafe

Located on the first floor of the new Lower Campus Administrative Building, this Hillside Cafe neighbors a campus bookstore annex shop, the campus police, and the athletic complex. This cafe has proven to be a popular meeting place for students, faculty, and staff. People especially enjoy the room furnishings that include a coffee/smoothie counter, cafe tables and chairs, sofas, high-back soft chairs, and coffee tables.

The Hillside menu is sleek and fast. It features Starbucks coffee and espresso specialty drinks, fresh smoothies, panini, and other gourmet Tuscan bread sandwiches served with freshly fried potato chips and a grab-and-go selection of desserts, salads, sushi, pastries, and cold beverages. All pastries and cookies are baked fresh on the premises throughout the day.

The most common comment from customers is, “I feel like I’m at a restaurant off campus.” That’s a compliment that any on-site food operator really appreciates.

Lyons Hall- Welch Dining Room

This is where students flock for a burger, fries, and a little conversation. Late lunchers find it convenient; there are still lines at the serving counters at 3p.m. Grab a table close to one of the Gothic windows for a nice view of the parade passing by on the Dustbowl.

The Player’s Club

Located on the first floor of Walsh Hall, this campus restaurant is open to faculty and staff only during the academic year. Whether you want to grab a quick sandwich and chips to-go or you’re looking for a quiet spot to relax on your lunch break, The Player’s Club has you covered. A modest selection of soups, made-to- order sandwiches and wraps, a salad and fruit bar, and desserts are always on the menu along with a hot entrÈe, starch, and vegetable.

Stuart Hall Dining Hall

This Newton Campus oasis, serving Boston College Law School and four undergraduate residence halls, combines the variety of dishes that characterizes Carney's with the sociable atmosphere of The Eagle's Nest. The recently renovated servery features marketplace exhibition food service along with a dining room that has been redesigned and newly furnished. It now features a coffee counter serving Starbuck’s Coffees and Teas.

ESCORT SERVICES

Vans transport students to different parts of campus and to the immediate off-campus areas. The purpose of the service is to provide a safer alternative for potential victims of crime and assistance to those with mobility problems. Escort is NOT a taxi service, and they will turn “abusers” of the service down. They will give rides to males, but it is utilized mostly by women at late hours. Escorts will not be given to those who have immediate access to the campus bus service, unless that person has an injury. After the buses stop running though (after 2a.m.), it is advised that you call the Escort Service instead of walking.

If walking is something you like to do, BC has instituted a Walking Escort Service in cooperation with the Van Escort Service. This service is available 7 nights a week from 7p.m. to 3a.m. Walking Escorts will be used when the escort request is from one on-campus location to another on-campus location. All requests are answered by a pair of student escorts. Each escort team is equipped with radio communications for immediate contact with the dispatcher and Boston College Police. Call x28888.

HEALTH SERVICES

The primary goal of University Health Services is to provide confidential medical/nursing care and educational programs to safeguard the physical well-being and mental health of the student body.

Health Services Primary Care Center provides both outpatient and inpatient services. The Outpatient Center has a full-time staff of primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and on-site specialty consultants. The Center is located on the Chestnut Hill Campus in Cushing Hall and can be reached by calling 617-552-3225. Outpatient evaluations are available on an appointment or walk-in basis. The hours of operation are Mon.-Fri. 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. during the academic year. The summer hours are 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. Mon.-Thurs. and 8:30a.m. to 3:00p.m. Fridays. Urgent outpatient evaluations are available after-hours and on weekends through nursing assessments with a physician on call.

The comfortable ten-(10) bed Inpatient Unit provides 24-hour nursing care with daily physician rounds for those students requiring overnight observation and frequent assessments. The Inpatient Unit may be contacted by calling 617-552-3227. The inpatient unit is closed during the summer and over the Christmas and Spring Breaks.

Boston College requires all undergraduate students in University Housing to pay the Campus Health Fee for the academic year. Students living off-campus that are not charged the fee on their tuition bill may join Health Services by signing up in the Primary Care Center, Cushing Hall. Regardless of membership, all students may have access to the facilities for first aid or in an emergency. For any emergency situation, you should call Boston College Police at 617-552-4444 for the fastest assistance. There is always at least one police officer on duty who is an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The police will notify Health Services and will call an ambulance if necessary.

For more specific information log onto the web site at: www.bc.edu/health_services

ID/EAGLE-ONE CARDS

Boston College Identification Cards are required for use of library facilities, student identification at athletic facilities and events, as well as the Boston College Meal Plan. The card also serves as an MCI telephone calling card, if activated by an individual with MCI. Students must keep this card available at all times. Boston College Identification Cards are the property of the University and must be presented to authorized University officials upon request. Failure to comply with this can result in judicial action. Please keep in mind that falsifying, altering, or misusing your own or anyone else’s ID card in any way is strictly prohibited by the University.

LOST ID CARDS

Eagle-One Cards are issued to all university students, staff, faculty, and their spouses through the Office of Student Services. ID information may be obtained by calling 617-552-3300. Proof of identification such as a driver’s license or passport is required, as well as a Marriage License/Certificate for spouses.

Replacement Eagle-One Cards may be ordered through AGORA and then picked up at the Office of Student Services. You will need your username and PIN number to log on to AGORA. The fee for an Eagle-One Card, original or replacement, is $20.

Boston College Identification cards are required for the following services:

• Computers

Students must present a BC ID to use the computers in the university’s computing facility (Student Learning and Support Center) or to pick up a computer from Technical Distributions.

• Libraries

The Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Library is the primary library resource center. When taking out library books, students use their BC Identification Cards. Library hours are as follows: Class days of the academic year: 8:30a.m. to 1:00a.m.; Friday 8:30a.m. to 11:00p.m.; Saturday 9:00a.m. to 10:00p.m.; Sunday 11:00a.m. to 1:00a.m. Alumni who are in good standing with the library may charge out books from O’Neill and Bapst Libraries and may access the online catalog and other databases via Quest, the Boston College Libraries’ Information system. If you graduated prior to 1993, you can get a card through the Alumni Office. If you graduated after 1993, your BC ID card becomes your alumni library card. To register for borrowing privileges, stop by the O’Neill Circulation Desk.

• Meal Plan

The Eagle Plan operates on a declining balance system, with a student’s Eagle-One Card serving as the debit card. The cost of each meal is deducted from the balance by computerized card readers located at cashier stations in each restaurant. Your BC ID and Eagle Plan are for your use only; no student may use any other student’s Eagle Plan, unless accompanied by that student. University Meal Plans are required for all students living in the Upper Campus and Newton Campus residence halls or in Walsh Hall, Greycliff, 66 Commonwealth Avenue, Vanderslice Hall, and 90 St. Thomas More Road.

Eagle Bucks is an optional plan designed for students, faculty, and staff which allows cardholders to make purchases everywhere the Eagle-One Card is accepted. You may make Eagle Bucks purchases at all University restaurants, BC bookstores, campus vending machines, residence hall laundry facilities, as well as at participating off-campus restaurants, food delivery services, convenience stores, dry cleaning services, taxicabs, and other retail services. Money may be added to this account by credit card, electronic funds transfer from your bank account, or through your Student Account (up to $100). There is a minimum initial deposit of $10. Additional deposits may be made at any time during the year electronically through AGORA (secure site).

• Personal Identification Numbers (PINs)

PINs are issued during freshman orientation or new employee orientation. If you need to pick up PINs after that time, go to the Student Learning and Support Center in O’Neill or the Office of Student Services in Lyons Hall with your valid BC ID. Call 617-552-8566 for a recording of hours. Students can request PIN changes at the Student Learning and Support Center. You will need to sign a form and present your valid BC ID. PINs are usually updated by the next business day.

• Recreational Complex

Those without membership cards may use the recreational facilities for a fee of $5.00 and the presentation of their BC ID card. Membership cards may be purchased at the Recreation Complex. The membership fee is $250 for the year.

Your BC ID is a basic necessity for everyday campus activities. Most importantly, your BC ID is required to gain access to certain areas of campus, including the libraries, the recreation complex, and the residence halls. For those on the Boston College meal plan, your BC ID is also your meal card to make all food purchases. The computerized balance of your board plan is encoded on your card, which is automatically subtracted upon each purchase. In addition, your BC ID may also be used to get student discounts on tickets, services, etc., both on and off campus.

OFFICE OF THE DEAN FOR

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (ODSD)

Returning students who need a replacement ID (lost/stolen) may also obtain an Eagle-One Card in Lyons Hall or order one through AGORA. The fee for an Eagle-One Card, original or replacement, is $20, which is billed automatically to the student account or paid for by check or money order only for spouses.

If you lose your ID card, first check the immediate area where you last had it. You should then check with Dining Services at the places where you have eaten. Frequently, students accidentally leave their ID on their food tray when they return it. Check with dining services employees, since they will keep the IDs found either at the register or in the back room. If it still does not turn up, you may check with Lost and Found at the Office of the Dean for Student Development or Campus Police. If the card is still not found, do not wait for it to turn up! It is necessary to replace the card as soon as possible. In addition to the inconvenience of not having your ID for different uses, quick replacement will avoid any possible illegal use of your card by someone else (such as purchasing food, etc. on your balance).

Replacement IDs can be obtained at Student Services. Your new ID will usually be ready in less than a day. Be prepared to shell out some money. There is a $20 charge for replacements. These charges are billed to your student account. Remember, losing your BC ID can be an inconvenient and expensive habit, and it should be avoided if at all possible.

STUDENT AGENCIES

ODSD seeks to assist students in obtaining maximum educational benefit from Boston College life outside of the classroom. Basically, ODSD is involved in essentially all aspects of student life and represents the University. Some of the various responsibilities of the office include: the development of programs to foster social and cultural needs, coordination of the Student Judicial System, aid in the research and implementation of all University policies (except matters of academic affairs), drug and alcohol education, disabled student services, and community relations, to name just a few. ODSD establishes all of the policies and procedures for clubs and organizations in regard to the use of the facilities, vending, leafletting, fundraising, club registration, office space allocation, physical plant services, bulletin boards, and budgeting. For more information, please read the Student Guide that is published by ODSD.

Essentially, most of what you do as a student will have some tie to ODSD. Serious discipline cases are handled by Deans of ODSD, usually Associate Dean D. Michael Ryan. Despite the negative association because of discipline, ODSD provides numerous and valuable activities, programs, and services throughout the year. Do not hesitate to call ODSD with any problems or questions you may have with any aspect of student life. The office is a very valuable resource whose purpose is to assist students.

The Office of the Dean for Student Development is headed by the following: Robert A. Sherwood, Dean for Student Development; Paul J. Chebator, Associate Dean for Student Development; Carole Hughes, Associate Dean for Student Development; Katherine O’Dair, Associate Dean for Graduate Student Life; D. Michael Ryan, Associate Dean for Judicial Affairs; Paulette Durrett, Assistant Dean for Off-Campus Students; Adrienne Nussbaum, Assistant Dean for International Students & Scholars; Kimberley A. Timpf, Assistant Dean for Alcohol & Drug Education; Jean C. Yoder, Assistant Dean for Intercultural Affairs; Mer Ursula Zovko, Assistant Dean for Student Development; and Suzy Conway, Assistant Dean for Students with Disabilities. Cheryse Ong, Publications Coordinator. ODSD Support Staff: Therese Johnson, Cheryl Dick, and Jared Pinsker .

The Office of the Dean for Student Development is located at 21 Campanella Way, 2nd floor. Call x23470, x23480, x28005, and x28639.

STUDENT UNIONS

Founded to give students more opportunities for part-time jobs and to promote entrepreneurial spirit, Boston College Student Agencies is an organization of students advised by a board of directors. However, the students mostly keep control over themselves. Among the current services they provide are:

• Cheers, a delivery service of baked goods (birthday cakes, etc.).

• BC Travel, a complete travel service.

• BCSA Summer Storage, a storage service for students to leave things over the summer.

• BC Publications and Advertising, gives merchants an opportunity to advertise on campus.

For more information, visit Carney Hall, Room 30 (all of the offices are located in the basement of Carney), or call x23034.

The student union concept at Boston College is based in many locations on campus. These centers offer students a wide range of services. Make use of the facilities and get involved with the programming and/or activities that occur in these three student centers.

McElroy Commons

The most visible center is McElroy Commons, located at the intersection of Hammond and Beacon Streets.

1st floor

Lobby - Lounge area, vending machines, vendors, student news/publications distribution, information bins, and ride board

Ticket Booth - Tickets for campus-sponsored events and discount movie passes

BC Bookstore - Textbooks, cards, campus apparel, etc.

McElroy 141 - Women’s Resource Center: includes an extensive library on gender related topics

Student Activities Row - Offices of many student organizations including WZBC-FM90.3, The Heights, Sub Turri, PULSE, etc.

2nd floor

Eagle’s Nest Deli

BC and U.S. Post Offices - On-campus and federal mail services

McElroy 233 - Campus Ministry

3rd floor

Carney’s Dining Room - · la carte service

The Cafe - Featuring Starbucks Coffee

Faculty Dining Room

John Courtney Murray S.J., The Graduate Center

Located at 292 Hammond Street (a short walk across the street from McElroy-Take the path across from the Carney bus stop), this 16 room English Tudor House contains a meeting and function room, lounges, study areas, a fireplace, a typing room, and a kitchen for graduate student use. Call x21855 with questions.

O’Connell House

Formerly the Ligett Estate, and a gift to Boston College from Cardinal O’Connell in 1937, O’Connell House has served the community as a Student Union, owned and operated by Boston College, since the Fall of 1972. The staff consists of two undergraduate and three graduate students contracted and supervised by the Deans in ODSD who oversee the general operations and programming of events in the House. The management of O’Connell is a unique experience which not only lends itself to development of future career possibilities but also contributes to the personal growth of the people who live and work there. Staff duties include arranging and scheduling a variety of events: music, drama, film, etc., from both on- and off-campus sources; publicity on a weekly basis; and overall maintenance of the House.

O’Connell also offers a TV lounge with a VCR and 200 movies from which to choose, a game room, including ping pong, foosball, and billiards; a music room with a piano; and several study rooms for student use. O’Connell’s unique resources are unlimited and often go untapped. It is your student union, in every sense of the word, so go and utilize what it offers, and enjoy it.

Most nights O’Connell serves the student community in three ways: a) for special programming of an educational nature, i.e., films, lectures, dramatic readings, etc.; b) for organizational meetings of BC student groups; and c) as a quiet study facility. Other nights, particularly weekends, the House is used for programming by the O’Connell staff, providing entertainment open to the student body. Look for weekly movies, coffeehouses featuring BC performers, masquerade balls, and art exhibitions all scheduled at O’Connell House throughout the year.

Call x24310 with questions or to reserve space in the house.

TELEPHONES/AGORA

In most of the buildings on campus, you will find a number of beige-colored campus phones. These phones can only be used for calls with the 552 prefix, and you only need to dial the last five digits.

AGORA, (pronounced AGH-eh-ra) is a Greek term meaning “a gathering place,” or “marketplace.” AGORA is a web-based, self-service, transaction environment which allows students, faculty, and staff to come together to conduct business. You can update address information, add dining dollars to ID cards, view course information, and much, much more without waiting in line.

U-VIEWS

These ATM-looking machines do not dispense cash, but they perform a number of convenient and valuable services. At last count, there were five U-VIEW locations on campus: Lyons Hall in front of the Registrar’s Office; the O’Neill Computer Facility; Newton Campus; St.Thomas Moore Hall in front of the cashier’s office; and McElroy Hall next to The Cafe. With your BC ID and your PIN #, the U-VIEWs can provide you with just about any information you need including your current course schedule, grades, financial status, current biographical information on the Registrar’s File, number of credits earned, and class rank.

The machines can also provide a printout of any information on the screen. You will need your PIN # to access any information. If you lose your PIN # or do not have one, you can get it either at the Registrar’s Office or at the O’Neill Computer Facility by showing your BC ID. One advantage that comes to mind with the U-VIEWs is that you can get your grades about a week or so before they get sent to your home (that way you can be prepared for your parents’ reaction!). At certain times, such as registration time and when grades come out, there may be substantial lines at the U-VIEW machines.