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Project
Contemporary Competitiveness
Bridgewater
State College
2009
Advanced Studies Program
Student Handbook
WEEKLY SCHEDULES
Week One
Student Move-in, Sunday, June 28,
12:00-2:00pm
Program Closes Thursday, July 2,
12:30pm
Weeks Two-Five
Monday, 8:30am-Friday 2:00pm
Week Six
Monday@ 8:30am to Saturday, August 8 @ 10:00am
Dormitory opens at 7:00am daily
Parents Visiting Day, Wednesday, July 29 from
8:00am-12:30pm
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Project Contemporary Competitiveness, Inc.
PO Box
27
Bridgewater, MA 02324
508-531-1302
rgerhart@bridgew.edu
www.pccasp.org
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Dear Advanced Studies Program Students:
During our six-week program you
will be the "GUESTS" of Bridgewater State College. For the
past 41 years, PCC students have conducted themselves
accordingly. Our expectation is that you will follow their
example so that the students of the future will have the
opportunity to participate in our Advanced Studies Program
experience.
During the course of our
six-week program, we will place emphasis on self-discipline
and responsibility. As previously stated in our catalog,
self-discipline is the basis of our summer program, and we
believe it will help you to develop character, self-control,
and consideration for the rights of others.
PCC students represent their
families, their school systems, and the communities that
sponsored their stay with us. We fully expect that you will
make both your families and your schools proud of you and
pleased with their decision to send you to our program.
This Handbook contains our
Registration/Orientation Day Information, Rules and
Regulations, Discipline Code and Cell Phone Policy. Please
review this information carefully. We look forward to seeing
you this summer.
Sincerely,
Ronald
P.Gerhart, Ed.D.
Tim Sullivan
Executive Director
Administrative
Assistant
Sarah Brooks and Ryan
Gill Ashley Craig
Program Directors Christopher
Olson
Resident
Administrators
PLEASE
NOTE: The PCC Office has moved for the summer to the
Shea/Durgin Dormitory, 160 Burrill Ave. Bridgewater State
College, Room 115. (508)531-1302.
Office
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 27, Bridgewater, MA 02324
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ADVANCED STUDIES PROGRAM
ORGANIZATION
P.C.C., INC. BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Executive Director
Dr. Ronald P. Gerhart
Program Directors
Sarah Brooks and Ryan Gill
Resident
Administrators
Master Teachers
Floor
Leaders
Assistant Teachers
Proctors
Interns
ORIENTATION/REGISTRATION DAY
June 28, 2009
Student Move-In
begins at Noon on Sunday, June 28th. Students
remain on campus on Sunday night for this week only. Weeks
2-5 students are in residence Monday Friday. Week 6 Monday
Saturday morning.
More details regarding registration times will be mailed in
June.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
I. Residence Information
A. CARE OF ROOMS AND COLLEGE PROPERTY
1.
Common Room
a. All students are
expected to keep the common rooms, lounges and ground areas as
clean as possible.
b. Destruction of the state
property is considered a serious offense. Vandalism,
destruction of state property, or any other such illegal
action will result in immediate dismissal. Students will be
held financially responsible for destruction of state
property.
2. Individual Rooms
a. Individual rooms must be kept
in proper order; beds should be made, clothes and personal
items put away, and floors swept before going to class each
morning. Rooms shall be left clean and orderly before
checking out each Friday.
b. Rooms will be inspected
periodically by the Program Director, Resident Administrator,
Floor Leaders, and Proctors. Students are required to report
the loss of a room key immediately. A charge of $50.00 will
be levied for the replacement of a lost key. Report any, and
all, key problems to your Floor Leader.
B. EMERGENCY EVACUATION
FIRE DRILLS
will be conducted during the program.
Procedure:
1. Upon hearing the alarm, walk
quietly to the closest stairway and proceed to nearest exit.
2. Follow individual proctor
instructions as to the area where you are to meet with
him/her.
3. Elevators may NOT be used
during a fire drill.
4. All fire doors must be
closed at all times.
5. Fire extinguishers should
never be touched nor tampered
with.
II. Dress
A. Dress
will be informal for most occasions; exceptions will be
specified in advance.
B. Footwear shall be worn at
all times.
C. Good taste, neatness, and
comfort should govern the type of clothing worn.
D. Foul weather dress should be
available: windbreaker, rain hat, raincoat, poncho, etc.
E. The students should bring
swimsuits and proper recreational and athletic activity
apparel on the first day of the program. SWIM CAPS are
required for all students with long
hair.
III. Identification
Tags
A. Non-transferable student
identification tags will be issued.
B. Student identification tags
are to be worn at all times.
IV. Health Services
A. The infirmary is located on
the first floor of Shea-Durgin Dormitory.
B. The health care provider
will be on duty during meal times and on call twenty-four
hours a day.
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C. All illnesses or accidents must be reported immediately. The
health care provider or Program Director must be contacted before a
call is made home or plans are made to leave the residence hall due
to illness. An accident report must be submitted for all accidents.
D. In the event
of serious illness or injury, the health care provider will take the
action necessary. Parents will be contacted immediately. In cases
that require the services of a physician, parents will be
responsible for all cost of medical care not covered under the
Student Insurance Program.
E. Students who
become aware of any uncommon behavior on the part of a fellow
student should report this behavior immediately to the Program
Director, a Resident Administrator, a Floor Leader, or health care
provider.
V.
Absence
If a student is
unable to return to classes from home according to schedule, the PCC
office must be notified by 7:30 AM and may be reached by calling
508-531-1748, or emailing
rgerhart@bridgew.edu
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VI.
General
A. Students are
expected to be in attendance and to participate in all formal day
and evening activities of the A.S.P. This includes attendance at
all group meetings, Core Course, etc. unless excused by the health
care provider or the Program Director.
B. Students are
not allowed to possess dangerous weapons, or use or possess tobacco,
alcoholic beverages, narcotics or drugs, except as prescribed by a
physician and administered under the direction and control of our
health care provider. Immediate dismissal from the Program will
result in cases of infractions of this policy.
C. Smoking or
possession of tobacco in any form in college facilities or on campus
(including field trips) is prohibited.
D. Student use of
bicycles, cars, roller blades, and skateboards is prohibited.
E. Radios,
clocks, razors and plug-in coolers are approved electrical
appliances. Fans must be approved prior to use. TV sets,
refrigerators, microwave, pagers, laptops, or computers, and other
communication devices are not permitted.
F. Musical
instruments are permitted and encouraged.
G. The residence
hall will be open for student use from 7:00 AM on Monday through
2:00 PM on Friday.
H. All problems
in the residence halls should immediately be brought to the
attention of the Administrative Staff.
VII.
Pedestrian Safety
Students are
required to use the train tunnel, sidewalks and designated
crosswalks to and from the residence hall, campus center,
classrooms, and the library. The train tunnel must be used to and
from the Moakley Building.
VIII. Off
Campus Travel
Afternoons are the
suggested time to schedule appointments that require the students to
be off campus. Students must submit a note from a parent/guardian to
his or her proctor upon return to campus on Monday morning for a
dismissal. Unless the student has a written parental permission to
leave with another adult, the student may leave the campus only when
accompanied by a parent or/guardian.
IX.
Textbooks and Other Instructional Materials
Students are
responsible for loaned textbooks and instructional materials. They
should not be defaced. All books and materials are to be returned
to the Master Teacher at the close of the program.
X.
Library
A. The Clement Maxwell Library is available to Advanced Studies
Students.
B. The Library
should be utilized during prescribed hours except when special
permission is granted by the Program Director.
C. While in the
library, students are expected to conduct themselves properly and in
a manner befitting P.C.C. at all times.
D. The last day
for return of books and materials is Tuesday of week six.
XI.
Mail
A. Incoming mail
will be distributed from the main desk in the Residence Hall.
Outgoing mail may be left at the main desk in the Residence Hall.
B.
All mail should be
addressed as follows:
STUDENT NAME
PCC/ASP /Shea-Durgin
Dormitory
P.O. Box 27
Bridgewater, MA
02324
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XII. Meals
A. Meals are scheduled at the following times in the Campus Center Cafeteria.
These times are subject to change after the start of the Program.
Breakfast: 7:30-8:20 AM
Lunch: 12:20-1:20 PM
Dinner: 5:00-6:00 PM
B. Scheduled meals during weeks 2-5 begin Monday with lunch and conclude with
serving of lunch on Friday. The first week meals begin with dinner on Sunday
and close with lunch on Thursday. The last week begins with Monday lunch and
concludes with breakfast on Saturday.
C. The Student ID card that you are wearing is your identification for all ASP
activities.
XIII. Signing In And Out Of the Residence Hall
A. All students must sign out properly at the main desk whenever leaving the
residence hall and on all Fridays. Details of signing in and out of the
Residence Hall will be explained during orientation.
B. A telephone call must be made to the Program if the student is detained
beyond his/her expected time of return.
XIV. Study Hours and Lights Out
A. Afternoon study hour: An organized formal study hour is conducted every day
except Friday from 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM.
B. Evening Hours
1. All students must be off the ground floor of Shea-Durgin by 9:00 PM.
2. All students must be on their own floor by 9:30 PM.
3. Proctors will make individual room checks by 10:00 PM and all lights are to
be out at
10:30 PM.
4. Quiet will be maintained on all floors from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Students
are not
expected to rise any earlier than 6:00 AM.
XV. Bed Linen
Each student is required to bring the following:
ONE or more pillows with case
TWO flat sheets single bed size, or ONE extra long fitted and ONE top sheet.
ONE blanket
A twin size mattress cover (6'8" x 3'6") is strongly recommended.
A bedspread is optional.
XVI. Laundry Facilities
Coin operated washers and dryers are available at the
Residence Hall.
XVII. Personal Hygiene Items
A. Students are required to bring towels, soap, toothbrush,
toothpaste, etc.
B. Student supplies such as pencils, paper, etc., may be purchased at the
College Bookstore. As use and availability of this facility is limited, it is
strongly recommended that students arrive with the necessary tools for study.
XVIII. Cash and Valuables
A. It is strongly recommended that cash on hand be limited to $10.00.
B. Valuables should NOT be brought to the Program.
XIX. Telephones
Students are expected to adhere to the Cell Phone Policy
included on Page 8.
Special Numbers:
The PCC Office number is: 508-531-1302 & 508-531-1748
Shea-Durgin Front Desk: 508-531-1310
Campus
Police Emergency Number: 508-531-1380
XX. Field Trips
Field trips
are an integral component of many of the PCC courses. If your son/daughter is
enrolled in one of these classes, he/she will be transported to and from
Bridgewater State College for said field trips under the supervision and
direction of the PCC Staff who will exercise their responsibility for reasonable
and appropriate care and supervision of your child. It is understood that
parents have approved of said trips unless we are notified in writing or your
objection.
XXI. College Facilities
Use of the facilities during the six weeks of our program is shared with other
programs, undergraduate, and graduate level students. Exemplary conduct on the
part of our students is expected at all times in order that we do not create
problems for other programs or a disruption of adult level classes or studies.
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CODE OF CONDUCT
The Advanced Studies Program (ASP) conducted at Bridgewater State College (BSC)
is under the exclusive jurisdiction and control of the Board of Directors of
Project Contemporary Competitiveness (PCC), Inc. Therefore, any inference from
written information referring to or describing the ASP that BSC trustees or
administrators exercise any jurisdiction or control over the ASP would be
invalid.
PURPOSE:
To ensure that the students enrolled in the Program are in a safe and secure
environment in the dormitory, classrooms, laboratories, off-campus field trips,
dining room, athletic fields, recreational areas, auditorium, and on campus.
PHILOSOPHY:
The emphasis of PCC is on self-discipline - it underlies the entire
structure of our summer program. Self-discipline is training that develops
self-control, character, and consideration of the rights of others. Our
students are expected to conduct themselves as young ladies and gentlemen and to
do so on their own.
Students enrolled in the Program are expected to treat all
members of the Program community with dignity and respect.
Students who lack the maturity and responsibility for managing
their own lives should not undertake the Advanced Studies Program. The session
is brief and intensive, and separation from the Program will be necessary for
students who cannot meet the responsibilities for living under the few
reasonable and necessary rules.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Expectations:
Students are expected to meet all appointments and not
neglect their work. Possession or use of controlled substances, alcoholic
beverages, tobacco, possession of weapons, fighting, stealing, profanity,
vandalism/destruction of property, harassment, and insubordination are
forbidden. Students are expected to dress tastefully, appropriately, and
informally. Students are responsible at all times for maintaining socially
acceptable behavior during all Program activities.
Due process procedures are observed for serious misconduct and
suspension or expulsion from the Program. The Code of Conduct is included with
the Letter of Acceptance and published in the Student Handbook. It is reviewed
during the scheduled orientation meetings prior to the beginning of the Advanced
Studies Program and again during student orientation the first day of the
Program. Enrollment in the ASP is acceptance by the parents and student of the
Code of Conduct.
RULES, REGULATIONS AND POLICIES
PCC reserves the right to establish and maintain the Rules and Regulations
of the Advanced Studies Program as delineated in the Student Handbook. In
addition, the Executive Director and Program Director and his/her assistants may
at any time enact reasonable rules and regulations without prior notice that are
consistent with the mission of PCC and establish disciplinary procedures that
insure the students enrolled in the Program are in a safe and secure
environment.
Dress:
Students clothing will be consistent with the Rights and
Responsibilities in this Code of Conduct. Students will comply with reasonable
requests of any staff member regarding hats, student dress, and/or inappropriate
clothing.
Liability:
Students are personally liable or responsible for actions
resulting in the loss or damage of property of others or the Program or College
and for behavior which interferes with the rights, education or dormitory life
of other students. Any student experiencing or witnessing such violation of
rights or property is expected to report incidents to a Proctor, Floor Leader,
Resident Administrator, Program Director, Master Teacher or the Executive
Director.
Unsupervised Areas:
Students are not allowed in unsupervised areas. Areas that are
not supervised by a teacher or member of the residential staff can pose a safety
hazard or invite inappropriate behavior.
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Sexual Harassment:
Sexual, racial, ethnic, religious, and or sexual orientation
harassment in any form is not allowed at the Program. If you
believe you have been the victim of harassment, talk to a
member of the Administrative Team as soon as possible. A
discussion will take place with the alleged harasser to
determine if discipline is warranted, but most importantly to
ensure the behavior will stop.
The range of sexual harassing behaviors
includes, but is not limited, to the use of profanity, telling
off-color jokes or making sexist comments and innuendoes,
leering, pinching, grabbing, suggestive verbal comments,
spreading sexual gossip, pressure for sexual activity,
unwanted advances and unwanted physical contact of a sexual
nature.
A copy of the Harassment Policy is available
from the Office of the Executive Director.
Reasonable Search and Seizure:
If a member of the Program staff or
administration reasonably suspects that a student is in
possession of contraband in violation of federal, state, or
local laws and /or the Programs Rules, Regulations and
Policies, a Program administrator may conduct a search of the
students dormitory room, personal effect or person.
Dormitory rooms and furnishings are the property of
Bridgewater State College, and students should have no
reasonable expectation of privacy in them. Dormitory rooms
and furnishings are subject to periodic inspection by
authorized Program staff.
Minor Infractions:
Minor infractions in the classrooms are
handled by Master Teachers. In the dormitory, minor
infractions are handled by the proctors and floor leaders, and
may also involve the Program Director and his/her assistants.
Minor infractions may also involve the Executive Director.
Disciplinary action is limited to restrictions and or loss of
privileges to attend social events.
Serious Infractions:
Serious infractions are divided into three
groups -A, B, and C.
A. Those which could involve a minimum
suspension of one day
B. Those which could involve suspension or
expulsion -minimum of three day
C. Those which could involve suspension,
expulsion or exclusion for the remainder of the
Program. Serious infractions are handled by the Program
Director or the Executive
Director, and may involve legal action. Serious infractions
include, but are not limited to the
following violations: Serious Infractions are divided into
three groups - A, B, and C.
Group A
Open profanity
Stealing (restitution will be required)
Vandalism or destruction of property (restitution will be
required)
Any action that jeopardizes the safety of students or staff
Projecting any object in such a way that could cause injury to
another person
Falsely reporting the existence of an exploding or incendiary
device
Misuse of campus Emergency Call Boxes, including those located
in elevators
Unauthorized departure from campus
Behavior while travelling on a bus that in any way jeopardizes
the safety and welfare of students or staff
Group B
Disrespect or insubordination to a staff member
Fighting
Failure to immediately report the presence of contraband or
weapons on campus or in the possession
of
other students
Pulling a false fire alarm
Tampering with fire alarms/smoke detectors in any way
Unauthorized crossing of railroad tracks
Crossing over to "off- limit" sections of the dormitory
Plagiarism
False statements on the application or other material
submitted to the Program
Harassing conduct
Group C
Use, possession of, or being under the influence of contraband
alcohol, drugs, narcotics, controlled
substances, or drug/alcohol paraphernalia
Possession of or setting off any type of exploding or
incendiary device (including fireworks)
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Fighting
Assault and or battery on a staff member or student
Selling or distributing, alcohol, drugs, narcotics, controlled
substances, or drug/alcohol paraphernalia
Violation and/or conviction of any state or federal law
Awaiting trial or appeal for a criminal offense
Use or possession of a weapon
Inappropriate sexual contact
The use, possession and or selling/distributing tobacco and or
tobacco products.
PCC reserves the right to discipline students up to
possible exclusion from the Program for any conduct not listed
above which in any way interferes with the conduct of the Program
or which impugns the reputation of PCC/ASP.
DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES AND DUE PROCESS
In determining the severity of the penalty or suspension the
following criteria may be considered:
a. The student's previous disciplinary records
b. The severity of the disruption of the Program
c. The degree of danger to self, others, and the
Program in general
d. The degree to which the student is willing to change his/her
inappropriate behavior
Due Process Procedures
1. The Program Director and/or his/her assistants will
investigate the incident.
2. The student will be advised of the evidence against him/her and
be given an opportunity to present evidence and fully explain
his/her side of the incident.
3. For breaches of the ASP Rules, Regulations and Policies the
Program Director and/or the Executive Director is the adjudicator
of fact, and when disciplinary action is contemplated, he/she
determines the appropriate disciplinary remedy.
4. The student has the right to a prompt decision.
5. The Program Director has the authority to issue discipline up
to suspension up to three days. In cases resulting in a one to
three day suspension, the parent/guardian has the right to appeal
the decision in writing to the Executive Director.
6. If
a suspension of three days or more, or expulsion from the Program
is
recommended by the Program Director, the recommendation, including
the grounds for the recommendation, will be submitted in writing
to the Executive Director. The student will be temporarily
suspended for one to three days pending implementation of a
further suspension period or expulsion. Within this temporary
suspension period, the student has a right to a hearing before the
Executive Director.
The meeting will be conducted according to the following
procedure.
a. Oral presentation of the charges against the student and a
summary of the evidence supporting these changes.
b. The right to present evidence and to fully explain his/her side
of the incident.
c. The right to a prompt decision including specific grounds for
the decision. If requested, the decision will be presented in
writing.
7. The decision of the Executive Director is final.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Alcohol/Drug Paraphernalia - any object used in the
consumption, sale, or distribution of alcohol, drugs, or other
controlled substances. In addition, PCC forbids students from
possessing jewelry, personal adornments, or clothing with
insignia, logos, decals, or other trademarks that are associated
with the use of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products.
Appeal - A written request by a parent or guardian for a
meeting to review a disciplinary decision.
Cooling-Off Period - The parent/guardian is contacted and
the student is sent home overnight. Final decision on
disciplinary action is subject to a meeting of the student,
parent, and Program Director.
Crossing over - Presence in the off limit sections of the
dormitory.
Expulsion - Permanent exclusion for the remainder of the
Advanced Studies Program and loss of tuition and fees.
Suspension - Exclusion from the Advanced Studies Program
for a specific number of days. The Program Director has the
right to suspend, and the parent/guardian has the right to appeal
this decision in writing to the Executive Director subsequent to a
one-day cooling-off period.
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Possession -
To hold on one's person or in one's belongings. This includes,
but is not limited to, items located in the student's dormitory
room such as in or on one's desk, in or on one's bureau, in one's
closet, or on or under one's bed.
Unauthorized
departure from campus -
Leaving campus during the summer session by means other than by
being accompanied by a parent, an adult authorized by the parent
to remove his/her child from campus, or a sanctioned PCC employee.
Unauthorized
crossing of railroad tracks -
Walking to and from the dormitory to Lower Campus by means other
than the railroad underpass.
Harassment -
Words or action that create a hostile, threatening, or unfriendly
climate.
Minor
infractions -
Incidents that do not impact the safety and security of oneself or
others.
Serious
infractions -
Incidents that are a violation of the written Rules, Regulations
and Policies adopted by the Board of Director.
Sexual
Harassment -
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other
verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
Inappropriate
sexual conduct -
Any intimate behavior between students that transgresses the level
of holding hands.
Program
Administrators: Executive Director, Program Director, Resident
Administrator(s), and Floor Leaders.
Adopted by the
Board of Directors October 15, 1996
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CELL PHONE POLICY
In
an attempt to alleviate some of the problems created by the
limited availability of land-line telephones on the campus of
Bridgewater State College, the Administrative Team, with the
approval of PCC Executive Director Dr. Gerhart, has put together a
policy that allows for the use of cell phones at PCC starting in
2008. This policy will allow us to maintain an environment that
is conducive to the goals of our program while accommodating
students with the ability to call home when needed.
The PCC Cell Phone
Policy has two major premises:
1) The purpose of
having cell phones at PCC is to call home, not text messaging and
calling friends.
2) Bridgewater State
College and PCC are not liable for any lost, damaged, or stolen
cell phones that
are brought to the program.
In an attempt to best manage the use
of cell phones the following rules will be enforced concerning
cell phones:
Students may bring cell phones to PCC.
Students will NOT be allowed to carry cell phones on their person.
Usage of cell phones,
during any time other than the times specified below, is strictly
prohibited.
Cell phones will be collected from students on Monday during
down-time (1:30-2:30pm).
Cell phones will be stored in Proctors rooms during the day
(Power strips will be available to
charge phones).
Cell
phones may be used during student room time after our nightly
activities, Monday through
Thursday (or
Friday when applicable).
Private conversations can be held in Proctors' rooms if necessary.
Cell phones will be given back to students on Friday during
checkout.
If daytime emergencies arise, students should contact their floor
leader or administrator.
** Non-adherence to this policy will
result in the confiscation of the cell phone until Friday of that
week upon checkout. **
Note concerning landline telephones
and other forms of communication:
Students will have access to a limited amount of landline pay
phones on Lower Campus that can be used during the daytime hours.
Student will also have access to landlines in each Proctors room.
Students will need pre-paid phone cards for these phones.
During an emergency, Administrative Staff Members have cell
phones on their person that the students may use.
We appreciate your cooperation
concerning this issue. Please keep in mind that students may call
home during the program using land-line telephones on campus. Our
objective is to give students the most fulfilling PCC experience
possible. If you have any questions about our policy, please feel
free to call the PCC office at (508)531-1302.
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