Bulldog Families,
As we usher in a new calendar year and start the second half of our academic year, hope springs eternal as we begin to hear more about the promising returns of the coronavirus vaccine. We are beyond excited to welcome back many students to campus and equally thrilled that so many will continue their studies as Bulldogs in person and online. The College has worked tirelessly to put a multitude of safeguards in place for a successful semester. Within our community we will place great emphasis on our daily decisions, which translate to signs of respect for one another. We begin a historic week as the transition of power takes place with the inauguration of a new president. We hope that this will be a time of civility as we educate those who will guide this country in the coming years about the importance of calm and rich discourse with the ability for all to hear one another's perspective.
Below are important details and links regarding the Spring semester. I look forward to connecting with you over the next few months.
Dave Drucker, M. Ed.
Assistant Vice President, Student Life & Dean of Students
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Check-in Details (Thursday, January 21- Saturday 23)
Some key elements of the move-in process for both resident students and commuters will be displaying their prior PCR COVID-19 test with a negative result (if a prior positive result see below) and students taking their first on campus PCR test. As safety must come before all else, any student that does not provide a PCR test will not be able to remain on campus until their first on campus test with a negative result has been returned. There is typically a 24 hour period for results to be returned. Rapid antigen tests will NOT be accepted! If the results of the home PCR test have not yet returned, please delay your arrival to campus and contact the Dean of Students Office at 508.541.1552. Students can move in at a later date with the 24 hour on campus quarantine still in place upon their completion of the check-in process.
Students should complete the consent form for InHouse Physicians (the College contracted vendor for COVID-19 testing) and select their testing time slot 24 hours prior to arrival. Students can find their Student ID numbers on the Self Service portion on Today@Dean. Testing times are limited to 4 slots; students should select one that is close to their given check-in time (i.e. Check-in time 11:15am- Testing time via the CoVerified App- 11:12am)
All resident and commuter students should have received a check-in date and time. Please arrive at that time only as we are staggering the check-in process to minimize the number of people on campus at one time. If your student did not receive a date and time please contact the Office of Residence Life at 508.541.1838.
When arriving to campus, your student's first stop will be the Campus Center parking lot (entrance off Rt.140). Your student (only) will proceed to Thayer Barn (testing center) to receive their first campus COVID-19 test administered by InHouse Physicians (IHP), the College's contracted vendor for testing.
Resident students are permitted to have one individual move them into their residence hall room. All persons must be masked and should conduct their own symptom check prior to arriving on campus. Anyone feeling symptomatic should not come to campus!
Students with a prior positive COVID-19 test should bring the test documentation to the testing center in Thayer Barn as they will still complete the registration process. Those that have tested positive within the previous 14 days should contact Health Services at 508.541.1600 to determine their arrival date. Any student feeling symptomatic prior to arrival should contact their primary care physician and delay coming to campus until cleared to do so by medical personnel. Please also contact the Dean of Students Office to make us aware of your situation.
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Our newest Bulldogs (both those who started in fall 2020 and those joining us this spring) will take part in Bulldog Beginnings this weekend, a campus program designed to acquaint students to life in Bulldog Nation. This will include Residence Hall meetings, virtual meetings with Peer Advisors, socially distanced campus tours, and social activities. Both residents and commuters will receive detailed information about the schedule at check-in. Social activities will also be delivered in a virtual fashion so that students choosing a remote setting this semester may also join in the fun. Any in person meetings will only take place after the student's 24 hour quarantine is complete. Social activities are listed in the Events section on Today@Dean. Once students have received their negative result from their on campus test they will also be able to visit the Bookstore and the Mail Room. |
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Digital Resources only for Spring
As a safety precaution, Dean College will be eliminating the use of paper and utilizing digital classroom resources, assignments and assessments shared through MyCourses, even in face-to-face classes. Small group discussion in socially-distanced classrooms will also be enhanced through digital technologies. For this reason, students are required to bring charged laptops to all face-to-face classes on a daily basis. Students with any questions should contact their advisor.
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New ID's for First Year Students- Spring Semester
As part of our planning for Spring 2021, students on campus will need to display their College ID's at all times. First year students should submit their photos to MyPhotoID. Students who previously submitted a photo and had it approved do not need to do anything further. Parameters approval process are addressed on the website. Please direct any questions to myphoto@dean.edu. ID's will be distributed when students arrive to campus in January.
Returning students will continue to utilize their current Dean College ID. Residential students...don't forget to pack it!
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Welcome to the Dean College Bookstore!
My staff and I look forward to meeting and serving you as you settle into the new Spring Semester. The FAQs below will help acquaint you with our store.
Jackie Calderone, Bookstore Manager
Question:
Are online orders available?
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Once online, what are the next steps?
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- Go to textbook link at top of landing page.
- At drop-down menu, choose term & courses.
- Select course materials and add to bag.
- Finish adding items, view bag and checkout.
- Enter payment information.
- Choose to pick up in-store or ship to home.
Question:
What payment options does the store accept?
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- Online: most major credit cards, Pay Pal, Financial Aid and Bookstore Gift Cards
Question: What’s the store’s return policy?
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The last day for textbook refunds with original receipt is February 2, 2021.
- Course materials purchases in the last week of classes/during final exams are not refundable.
- To support delivery of digital content, a non-refundable fee is applied to each digital material.
- Other merchandise can be refunded/exchanged within 30 days of purchase.
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How can textbooks be rented?
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- Search for your course & section, select course items and add to cart.
- At checkout, provide credit card and sign rental agreement.
- Completed agreement indicates you will return rental by check in date or your credit card held for collateral will be charged.
Question: Are in-store customers welcome this semester?
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- Yes, but please cover your face, and respect physical distancing.
- Follow the one-way aisles.
- Order online before arriving on campus to avoid crowds/lines during the first week of classes.
Course material, clothing & gifts are available on our website for home shipping or in-store pick-up. Ship your rentals back using the carrier of your choice at your expense. Include your name and Patron ID with your rental return. You will receive emails with return instructions before your due date. All emails list your Patron ID.
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Morton Family Learning Center- Spring Academic Coaching
Registration for Spring Academic Coaching is ongoing. For those not familiar, Academic Coaches provide individualized, one-on-one learning support in the areas of time management, organization, note-taking, study strategies, writing and test preparation. Academic Coaches build on students’ strengths while addressing areas of challenge.
Academic Coaching will occur in person as well as remotely for the Spring semester. Students will indicate their preference on the registration form. All Academic Coaches have been trained on Microsoft TEAMS, MyWCOnline, MyCourses and various other online learning platforms. Academic Coaches will support students as they navigate these online delivery systems. By way of one-on-one meetings, with their Academic Coaches, whether in person or online, students will be able to review specific strategies to better prepare, engage, and succeed in their courses.
Students can register at any time for Academic Coaching by going to www.dean.edu/academiccoachingregistration. The link is also available on Today@Dean under Essential Links on the student side. The cost of academic coaching remains $850 per semester for one hour each week; and $850 for each additional hour per week, per semester. Students may enroll in up to 5 hours per week. For students currently receiving Academic Coaching, we encourage you to re-register to continue to take advantage of all that Academic Coaching offers.
If you have any questions about Academic Coaching for the Spring, please email learning@DEAN.edu. We would be happy to answer any questions that you may have.
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GradGuard Tuition Insurance
Consider tuition insurance to supplement and strengthen our refund policy. We believe it's important to offer an easy, affordable way to protect the investment your family has made in higher education. This coverage expands the scope of our refund policy by ensuring reimbursement for tuition and other fees for covered withdrawals at any time during the semester. It also ensures COVID-19 related withdrawals. Rates for the Spring 2021 term are $106 per $10,000 in coverage. Plans also include Student Life Assistance: a 24-hour emergency hotline that offers students and parents even greater peace of mind. For questions or additional information please contact GradGuard at GradGuard.com/tuition/dean or call 1-866-724-4384.
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The 2021-2022 FAFSA is now available!
The 2021-2022 FAFSA is now open and available for parents and students to complete. You will need to complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA in order to receive financial aid for next year. Visit https://fafsa.ed.gov to begin your application today. Please be sure to have your FSA ID username and password with you so you can electronically sign the FAFSA. As always, if you have any questions you can contact the Center for Student Financial Planning and Services at sfp@dean.edu or via phone at (508)-541-1518.
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Flu Shots and Health Forms
Update: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has determined the mandate will be lifted. The Flu Vaccine is still greatly encouraged.
Influenza vaccine is always important to receive to reduce the risk of getting sick with influenza, reduce the severity of disease if one does get sick (including the risk of hospitalization) due to influenza, as well as preventing the spread of influenza to others. During the COVID-19 pandemic, influenza vaccine will be especially critical to reduce the overall impact of respiratory illness on the population, protect vulnerable populations from severe illness, and decrease the overall burden on the healthcare system.
Any documentation that is provided by the practitioner who administered the influenza immunization is acceptable. You can upload vaccination to the student Health Portal section labeled '2020-2021 Influenza Vaccine Record'.
For additional information about the flu vaccine and FAQ's please visit mass.gov.
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Calendar Planning
When seeking information about Dean College calendar dates, please use the Official Academic Calendar that is listed on www.dean.edu under the Academics tab. Please do not use Google or other internet search engines for the calendar as it is likely to produce outdated and incorrect information.
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As always, please feel free to reach out to any of our offices if we can be of further support to you or your student.
Advising and Career Planning: 508.541.1536
Athletics: 508.541.1816
Campus Safety: 508.541.1888
Dining Services: 508.541.1564
Morton Family Learning Center: 508.541.1768
Residence Life: 508.541.1838
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