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Resources for Advisors and Teachers
Below is a listing of DSL services and/or information that may be of particular use to faculty in their roles as teachers or advisors of students.
Academic Dishonesty Violations and Processes
Academic Performance, Students Facing Personal Issues Effecting Their
Alcohol and Other Drugs Information and Issues
Community Service
Conference/Retreat Space for Groups at MIT Endicott House
Dining and Meal Plans
"Don't Cancel that Class," an Alcohol and Other Drug Program
Excused Absences from Final Examinations, Undergraduate
Leaves of Absences, Undergraduate
Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, and Transgendered Student Support
Physical Education Requirement
Religious Holidays, Calendar of
Reserving Space on Campus
Residences and Living Groups, Student Support through
Service Learning at MIT
Withdraws for Undergraduates, Voluntary and Medical
Academic Dishonesty Violations and Processes
For more information on the policies and procedures surrounding the adjudication of charges of academic dishonesty by students, please contact the Office of Student Conduct (E32-133; 617-253-7848).
Academic Performance, Students with personal issues effecting their
Counseling and Support Services (5-104; 617-253-4861) provides counseling and support for students facing extenuating circumstances and/or illness interfering with academics.
Alcohol and Other Drugs Information and Issues
The Community Development and Substance Abuse (CDSA) Program provides a broad array of information related to alcohol and other drugs (AOD), including policy information, referral, consultation, statistics, and educational programming. Please contact Danny Trujillo(W35-135; 617-253-3276) for more information.
Community Service
The Public Service Center (PSC) can help you find
volunteer and service opportunities. In addition, they welcome assistance identifying MIT service and outreach
opportunities to more effectively connect students with the
community. For more
information, please contact the PSC
(4-104; 617-253-0742).
Dining and Meal Plans
Faculty and Staff can be on an MIT meal plan. For more information, please contact the Office of Campus Dining (W20-507; 617-253-4875).
"Don't Cancel that Class," an Alcohol and Other Drug Program
If an instructor plans to be absent from a scheduled class meeting, faculty members are welcome to request Community Development and Substance Abuse staff to present programs on Alcohol and Other Drug-related issues in lieu of canceling class. Contact Associate Dean, Danny Trujillo (26-161; 617-253-3276).
Endicott House, MIT
Conference/Retreat Space for Groups at MIT Endicott House in Dedham, MA
MITowned estate offers a great venue for dinners, meetings and overnight retreats. For information, contact the Endicott House at 617-253-5211
Excused Absences from Final Examinations, Undergraduate
Counseling and Support Services (CSS) is responsible for granting excused absences (OX's) from final exams for undergraduates who have extenuating personal and medical circumstances. For more information, please contact CSS (5-104; 617-253-4861).
Leaves of Absences, Undergraduate
Student Support Services (SSS) is responsible for arranging undergraduate leaves of absences. For more information, please contact SSS (5-104; 617-253-4861).
Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, and Transgendered Student Support
The Lavender Guide is a comprehensive guide to MIT and local support and resources. If you would prefer to speak with someone, please call Tom Robinson at 617-253-7605.
Physical Education Requirement
All students are required to complete a minimum of eight points of credit and the swim test. Students are expected to complete this requirement by the end of the sophomore year. Transfer students need only complete four points of credit and the swim test.
Residences and Living Groups, Student Support through
A variety of staff, including faculty, live-in and/or support students living in residence halls or fraternities, sororities, and independent living groups (FSILGs). These staff, including faculty living in MIT's residence halls or faculty advisors to FSILGs, can be valuable resources in providing support or helping to address concerns you may have related to your students. For residence hall staff contact information, please call Residential Life Programs (W51-549; 617-452-4280). For FSILG contact information, please call the FSILG Office (W20-549; 617-253-7546). If it is an emergency situation, please contact the Dean on Call through campus police at 617-253-1212.
Service Learning at MIT
The Public Service Center has sources available to help faculty integrate interesting and applicable community service projects into your classes. For more information, please contact Amy Banzaert at 617-258-0872.
Withdraws for Undergraduates, Voluntary and Medical
Counseling and Support Services (CSS) is responsible for arranging voluntary and medical withdraws for undergraduates. For more information, please contact CSS (5-104; 617-253-4861).
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