Hampshire College

What are the open hours of the office of Student Development & Community Leadership?
During the academic year, September to May, the SDCL is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. During the summer, the SDCL is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Who works in the office of Student Development & Community Leadership?

• Student Activities Coordinator: Responsible for running the office, overseeing operations and policies. Available to help students plan events and organize and facilitate their student groups. Any questions regarding the myriad of areas that SDCL oversees, or office policies and procedures, can be directed to ljhSAC@hampshire.edu or 413.559.5751.

• Student Development Assistant: Processes paperwork including event registration forms, FiCom and student group paperwork, requests for payments, and purchase order requisitions. Lends logistical support to the office for events. For answers to questions about your student budget, e-mail agSA@hampshire.edu or call 413.559.5746.

• Work-Study Students: Available during all open office hours to answer questions and help plan events. They are wonderful and many of them have experience as student leaders of groups and in coordinating events.

"Where is Josiah?" How do I contact the assistant to the dean of student services?
Josiah Litant, the Assistant to the Dean of Students, is now in the Student Services Office in Merrill House, and can be reached at 413.559.6666.

This is late; is that OK?
No, it’s not OK. Please do it earlier next time! If it is a late event registration form, you must consult Public Safety for late permissions.

If my paperwork is returned to me, what should I do?
Read the comments put on the paperwork by SDCL or FiCom to understand where the problems may lie. If you still do not understand, consult whomever returned it to you.

Does SDCL only support FiCom-funded student groups?
No. Only FiCom-funded student groups can hold a mailbox for their correspondence. However, other services, such as assistance with organizing events, and taking advantage of the Special Activities Fund are open to all students, and SDCL is pleased to be able to support individual students with involvement and projects on campus.

Can I use the copier/printer?
Yes, if it is related to a student group or part of an upcoming event. You can make a limited number of copies provided that you BRING YOUR OWN PAPER. Recycling of paper in good condition is encouraged. Ask a student staff member to punch in the copy code for you.

Technical Concerns:

Where can I file an event registration form (ERF)?
 Click here and then click on "event registration form."

How do I change information on an ERF once I’ve submitted it?
Simply email the changes you would like to make to the ERF to agSA@hampshire.edu.

How do I fill out forms?
You can meet with any of our office workers to receive assistance. Forms can be daunting to fill out, but we try to make the process as easy as possible. At SDCL, we have the following forms:

• Special activities fund application form
• Receipt submission form
• Request for payment form
• Fund transfer form
• Student group van request form
• Purchase order form
• Contract for services form
  
  NOTE: ERFs can only be filled out online; click here.

How do I make a list-serv for my group?

Go to lists.hampshire.edu, click on the “list admin overview page” link, and then select the “create a new mailing list” link. It will take you to a page where you can request your new mail list. You will then receive notification, along with an initial list password. The list owner will be able to modify the password and add or remove additional list owners.

Where do I go to reserve the space in front of the library/bookstore/etc.?
Contact the office of special programs at x5610.

How can I arrange for student monitors and how much do they charge for events?
Consult Sergeant Karen Couture (x5424) to arrange for a student monitor. Charges are $17 per hour per student monitor. Decisions about what events need monitors--or Public Safety officers--are made at the discretion of Public Safety.

How do I get in touch with COCA, FiCom, COCD, SafeCom, or other student groups?
You can look at the list of student groups and contact information at studentgroups.hampshire.edu.
You can also attend their meetings (see below), but please contact the groups BEFORE attending.
COCA: Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Airport Lounge conference room.
FiCom: Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. in the FiCom office in the Airport Lounge.
COCD: Mondays from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Airport Lounge conference room.
SafeCom: email safecom@hampshire.edu for a current meeting time and location.