Explore Our Student Services
Arts and Theatre
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The Institute of Art and Design
The Institute of Art and Design (IAD) at ±ĆÁ¨±ĆÁ¨has classes, events, visiting artists, and much more that every ±ĆÁ¨±ĆÁ¨student can take advantage of. Whether you enjoy art and design as a hobby, love hearing artists talk about their work, or want to explore professional level exhibitions, IAD has a lot to offer.
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Galleries
±ĆÁ¨±ĆÁ¨boasts an art gallery that feature visiting artist talks, exhibitions, and other events that every ±ĆÁ¨±ĆÁ¨student is welcome to enjoy.
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Theatre
The brand-new Rosamond Page Putnam Center for Performing Arts is a 350-seat multi-level facility on our Henniker campus. ±ĆÁ¨±ĆÁ¨students use this space for theatre and dance performances as well as attending music performances and town hall meetings with U.S. presidential candidates.
Read more about the Putnam Theatre.
Bias Incident Reporting Form
New England College is committed to a diverse, safe, and inclusive learning environment where members of the community can thrive without fear of bias. As such, we have implemented protocols to address bias incidents on campus.
If you have experienced or witnessed a bias incident, please use the link below to report the incident. If this is an emergency, please contact Campus Safety at 603.428.2323 or call 911.
Campus Safety
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Overview
The Department of Campus Safety works in partnership with other college departments to provide a safe and orderly campus through enforcement of college and community standards and safety education. This commitment to safety fosters student learning and development and cultivates mutual trust among members of the ±ĆÁ¨±ĆÁ¨community to share responsibility for maintaining an environment that is conducive to learning, productive work, and personal development.
The Department of Campus Safety, located at 58 Union Street, consists of six full-time and one part-time safety officer who work a schedule that provides maximum coverage during the busiest time periods and for social and special events such as concerts and dances.
Safety officers provide a variety of functions ranging from enforcement of college policies, patrol of campus grounds, building security (locking/unlocking buildings and setting alarms), investigation of campus incidents, liaison with local police on college and town issues, and enforcement of campus traffic and parking rules and regulations.
The Department of Campus Safety is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In an emergency, you can contact a Campus Safety officer by using one of the 11 emergency phones placed in key locations throughout the campus or by dialing 603.428.2323.
Having earned a reputation for fairness and helpfulness allows the Department of Campus Safety to maintain a close rapport with the New England College community.
Additional Campus Safety Information
Students are responsible for reading and adhering to all policies of New England College as detailed in the student handbook. The following campus safety-related information is found under the headings below in the Student Handbook.
College Policies:
Sexual assault, harassment, hazing, domestic violence, drug and alcohol use, academic policies, etc.Parking Information:
Rules and regulations, location of campus parking lots, enforcement philosophy, parking assignments, appeals board, violations with corresponding fines, snow removalPersonal Safety:
Tips on common-sense safety practicesStudent’s Right to Know:
Clery crime statistics, Drug Free School & Campus Act (alcohol and drug policies)Campus Sex Crime Prevention Act:
State of New Hampshire website information pertaining to sexual offender registration, identification, and rights and privilegesMissing Student Policy:
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Fire, Safety, and Emergency Response
Please visit our Consumer Information page for information about fire safety, the Cleary Act, and emergency response.
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Services
Courtesy Rides
Campus Safety officers provide rides (pending cruiser availability) when a student cannot drive because of illness or injury or when a student requests a ride on campus at night.Facilities Access
To meet individualized educational needs, Campus Safety officers provide after-hour student access to New England College facilities with approval by appropriate staff or faculty members.Student Identification Cards
The Department of Campus Safety provides student, faculty, and staff identification cards at the Campus Safety building. There is no cost for the original ID card; lost or mislaid ID cards are replaced for a $25.00 fee. Students are advised to be in constant possession of their ID card during the school year. It is the students’ only form of college identification and is used for access to Gilmore Dining Hall, the Danforth Library, student discounts, and other New England College activities.Lost and Found
The College’s primary lost-and-found agency is the Department of Campus Safety. Articles held at the Department of Campus Safety are stored for a semester. Unclaimed items will be regarded as abandoned after a semester and be disposed of at the discretion of the Director of Campus Safety. This policy also includes bicycles.Operation ID Â
Each semester, the Department of Campus Safety provides incoming students with an operation ID form to register the serial numbers of valuable personal property (TVs, VCRs, computers, stereos, etc.). The completed form is retained by the Department of Campus Safety where it will be logged and filed. If a registered item is stolen and recovered, the information contained in the pamphlet will aid in its return. Students are strongly urged to participate in “Operation ID.” Operation ID is also used to register bicycles that are used on campus. All bicycles must be registered on campus at no cost of the faculty, staff, or student.Investigations
The Department of Campus Safety provides investigative services of college Code of Student Conduct violations to assist the Associate Dean of Students in the Student Conduct process.Parking Decals
The Department of Campus Safety issues parking decals and maintains all vehicle records. Parking decals are required for all vehicles on campus. The decals address several groups of college participants: residential students, commuter students, faculty and staff, Gilmore Dining Hall staff. Residential students living on campus and commuter students are charged a fee per decal (Prices will come in your accepted packages). There is no charge for faculty, staff and Gilmore Dining Hall staff. to fill out your parking permit application. Once you complete the form, log into your student account and make the proper payment.
If you have any questions, please call Campus Safety.
Parking Enforcement
The Department of Campus Safety is responsible for traffic enforcement on college property. Parking fines are based on the seriousness of the violation, which range from $20 up to termination of campus parking privileges. Students have the right of appeal of tickets to an independent review board.Event Security Â
The Department of Campus Safety will provide event security for the numerous social and political events hosted at NEC. Safety officers work with event planners and college officials to coordinate traffic control and building security for the event. When the need arises, Safety officers will act as college liaison with local, state, and federal officials conducting the event.Emergency Telephone Services
±ĆÁ¨±ĆÁ¨strongly encourages the timely reporting of crimes, accidents, incidents, and emergencies. Consistent with this philosophy, the College is fully integrated into the state 9-1-1 emergency contact system by having the capability to identify caller and location of 9-1-1 calls from college phones. Additionally, all 11 campus emergency telephones are programmed for direct 9-1-1 calls.Campus Safety Hot Line
The ±ĆÁ¨±ĆÁ¨hotline—SEND (7363)—is a campus phone service designed for students, staff, and faculty to pass on information about incidents and behaviors in an anonymous fashion: This designated telephone line has no provisions for tracing calls, thus preserving the caller’s identity. All calls are reviewed in a timely fashion by a designated Campus Safety employee. Callers, at their discretion, may leave their name if they so choose or may ask to speak with a member of Campus Safety. Please note that this system is not intended for emergency issues that require immediate response. -
Contact
The Department of Campus Safety is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In an emergency, you can contact a Campus Safety officer by using one of the 11 emergency phones placed in key locations throughout the campus or by dialing 603.428.2323.
Career and Life Planning
The Office of Career and Life Planning (CLP) helps students turn nerves into excitement and possibility.
Contact
P: 603.428.2358
clp@nec.edu
Centers for Engagement
NEC’s centers for engagement—the Center for Community Engagement and Leadership and the Center for Civic Engagement—encourage students to become thoughtful and engaged leaders.
Clubs and Organizations
At New England College, students have the autonomy to begin their own organization based on their interests. We believe that students should have a say in creating their experience at New England College. If you’re interested in starting an organization, your first stop is the Office of Student Engagement (OSE) in the Simon Center, Room 314. OSE can help you go through the steps of starting an organization on campus.
College Store
The cultural bond you’ve formed with New England College is contagious. Wear your pride on your sleeve with NEC’s latest apparel and gifts. The Pilgrim Shop at ±ĆÁ¨±ĆÁ¨stocks gifts and apparel for all the pilgrims on your ship. From toddler tees to Gama’s tote, you’ll find the gifts and gear you need to let everyone know you’re transforming yourself and the world.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) is dedicated to providing intentional programs and services that enhance self-awareness, academic success, and cross-cultural engagement, as well as encourage individual and collective advocacy. ODI will assist in creating an inclusive campus environment that fosters respect for each person, equity, appreciation for all cultures, and promote diverse ideas within the ±ĆÁ¨±ĆÁ¨community.
Meet our Director of Diversity and Inclusion.
Contact
diversity@nec.edu
P: 603.428.2293
Health and Wellness
Our friendly team at the Wellness Center believes quality care, education, and outreach build healthy communities. We’re all about promoting individual wellness and independence and believe that each student has different social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and physical necessities. We integrate various aspects of well-being and holistic care as well as provide information and tools that will help guide students to lifelong health practices.
Health and counseling services are available to students.
While our team is not a replacement for a student’s primary care provider (PCP), we can work directly with PCPs and specialists in order to provide the best care possible for chronic health conditions while at college.
Housing and Dining
Our residential community provides a healthy and safe learning environment and promotes intellectual curiosity, personal accountability, civility, and social development for all students.
Office of Student Conduct
The Office of Student Conduct helps ±ĆÁ¨±ĆÁ¨students navigate challenging situations they may be experiencing with other students. We oversee the Code of Student Conduct and the ±ĆÁ¨±ĆÁ¨Student Handbook. When students make decisions that run counter to the policies in the Student Handbook, we work with them to make sure they understand ±ĆÁ¨±ĆÁ¨expectations and can be the positive member of our community we know they can be.
Meet the Director
Dr. Matt Khoury is Director of Student Conduct and Deputy Title IX Coordinator at New England College in beautiful Henniker, New Hampshire. No stranger to New England, Matt grew up in Massachusetts and obtained his bachelor’s degree in English at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire. He obtained his master’s degree in Administrative Science at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership/Higher Education at Valdosta State University in Georgia. Various positions in Residence Life and Student Conduct, ranging from residence hall director to director/assistant dean, brought him to several schools in the Midwest and New England. In addition, he oversaw assessment for a division of Student Affairs just outside of Atlanta, Georgia.
While a portion of his job is responding to situations that run counter to the code of student conduct and institutional policies, Matt spends a good amount of time working with students to educate them proactively about how to remain in good standing with the College. As a formally trained mediator, Matt always is happy to help students work through conflicts and stressors they may be having with others.
When not at work, Matt loves getting out into nature, reading, catching up on a favorite TV show or two, listening to music and playing piano, and hanging out with his wife, Di, two sons, Danny and David, and adopted fur baby, Joey.
Contact Information
Dr. Matt Khoury
Director, Office of Student Conduct and Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Office: Simon Center 318
mkhoury@nec.edu
603.428.2318
Office of Student Engagement
The Office of Student Engagement strives to enhance students’ college experiences by facilitating and encouraging participation in opportunities, programs, and events designed to foster leadership development and the transition into engaged citizenship.
Outdoor Recreation
At NEC, there is no shortage of ways to enjoy the great outdoors of New Hampshire. These activities are based at our Henniker campus but are available to all ±ĆÁ¨±ĆÁ¨students.
Pats Peak
Whether you’re a skier, snowboarder, or tuber or just want to enjoy the fresh mountain air and beautiful scenery of the great outdoors, ±ĆÁ¨±ĆÁ¨students get to enjoy free winter sports at Pats Peak with their student ID. We also host a variety of events at the ski area, and it’s home to our NCAA alpine skiing team.
Shuttle Schedule
New England College offers shuttles to students free of charge.
Breaks and Weekend Shuttle
Shuttles for school breaks and weekends are coordinated through the Office of Student Engagement, and our drivers are trained and certified student employees. Shuttle services provide transportation to the Concord Bus Station and Manchester Airport before and after College breaks. Prior to breaks, students are sent an email to sign up for shuttles.
Apply to be a shuttle driver!
If you are currently a New England College student and are interested in becoming a shuttle driver for our department, please email us at ose@nec.edu.
Break and Weekend Shuttle Questions
Office of Student Engagement
Simon Center, Room 314
ose@nec.edu
P: 603.428.2429
Student Handbook
Learn about NEC’s standards of conduct so that you can reach your potential as a scholar and community member.
Student Government Association Constitution
Please click here to view the latest Student Government Association Constitution.
Work Study and Internships
Student employment and internships are a great way for students to get involved on campus or in the community, earn extra money, as well as gain valuable skills in the workplace. At NEC, we encourage students to gain not only academic experience but also work experience.
Work Study Infosheet
Internships Infosheet
If you have any other questions regarding work study, please contact Student Financial Services.
P: 603.428.2226
sfs@nec.edu
If you have any other questions regarding internships, please contact the Office of Career and Life Planning.
P: 603.428.2358
clp@nec.edu