Excavation Policy
… (OSHA), the fatality rate for excavation work is 112% higher than the rate for general construction. … identified prior to making any excavation. An excavation is defined as any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression … work is scheduled to start. Indicate the excavation site with white spray paint or other marker prior to calling …
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Employment Opportunities
… Employment Opportunities Hampshire College is an independent, innovative liberal arts institution. The Hampshire campus is set on 800 acres of meadows, woods, orchards and a working … in Amherst, Massachusetts, a vibrant college town that is also home to the University of Massachusetts and Amherst …
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Technical Description of our Network
… Our commodity internet bandwidth (currently 3GBit) is purchased through Crown Castle, while our server bandwidth is purchased through the University of Massachusetts via … Redundant connectivity to UMASSNET for each college is provided by the 10-gigabit Five College fiber-optic …
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What's New in Loans?
… students on or after July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025 is 6.3 percent (6.39%). The fixed interest rate on Parent … students on or after July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 is 8.94 percent (8.94%). EFFECTIVE July 1, 2024 : The … students on or after July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 is 6.533 percent (6.533%). The fixed interest rate on Parent …
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Guide to Creating an Informed Consent
… Consent General notes on creating a consent form Where it is clear that research participants have the capacity (i.e., … that the information provided to research participants is presented in such a manner as to be easily and … and the risks and benefits to the research participant. It is recommended that consent forms be written for a Grade 8 …
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Lab Safety Manual: Glossary
… American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists is a voluntary membership organization of professional … at which the liquid changes to a vapor. The boiling point is usually expressed in degrees Fahrenheit. If a flammable … . DOT: The United States Department of Transportation is the federal agency that regulates the labeling and …
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Eligibility
… assistance at Hampshire Financial assistance at Hampshire is based on demonstrated financial need, defined as the … toward that cost from its own financial resources. Need is determined by the financial aid office using a standard formula that is applied without regard to sex, gender, race, color, …
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Personal Statements for Graduate or Professional School
… for Graduate or Professional School A Personal Statement is often the only part of your application where you tell … and well-written, with emphasis on what you think is important that they should know about you. Remember, you … you think the committee seeks. Be careful that your essay is not generic/could go to any school (unless you are, in …
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Recognition
… Recognition Colleges That Change Lives Hampshire College is a member of Colleges that Change Lives, a non-profit … two reasons why Hampshire graduates achieve so much. One is the kind of person the college attracts. The other is what the college does for them by equipping them to become …
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Chemical Hazard Program
… of all chemicals are evaluated and that hazard information is provided to employers and employees. As defined by the … hazards. Physical Hazard: A chemical for which there is scientifically valid evidence that it is a combustible … library is communicated through training, the college web site, and posters in the workplace. If an employee would like …
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Airport Lounge, Bridge Café, and Upper RCC
… floor of the Johnson Library Center, the Airport Lounge is a dynamic space with equipment and furniture that supports … turned into an open, collaborative space in which talking is allowed and encouraged. Information on hrs can be found on … floor of the Robert Crown Center (RCC), the Bridge Café is the campus quick-service location. The name is taken from …
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Theatre Board
… to the program and the specific position to which one is elected. The academic component of Hampshire College … about Theatre Board, contact hctfacilitator@gmail.com . … Theatre Board Positions Facilitator: The facilitator … about Theatre Board, contact hctfacilitator@gmail.com . … Theatre Board …
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Commencement Address
… Commencement Address May 20, 2006 Welcome. It is a great honor for me to be able to stand before you today … got a problem with what you see, don't call me. Yes, this is a day of joy, laughter and applause. Sure, there are many … One area where I do count my blessings as president is that the task of selecting a commencement speaker is …
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Respiratory Protection Program
… using respiratory protection equipment. This program is given to all employees who wear respirators, as well as … responsible for determining when a respirator is needed to comply with OSHA Permissible Exposure … also be used under other conditions when respirator use is considered prudent by the facilities and grounds director, …
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Sex Offender Registry
… Offender Registry Board The Sex Offender Registry Board is the state agency responsible for keeping a database of … in each community. The goal of the Sex Offender Registry is to educate the public and to prevent further assaults. Any … against survivors who are minors. The public can use this site to educate themselves about the possible presence of …
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Faculty Named Endowed Chairs
… Chairs Hampshire's most precious educational resource is its committed faculty. Support to recognize and retain our faculty with Named Endowed Faculty Chairs is a sound investment in sustaining excellence. We seek to … legacy of Jonathan Lash's remarkable tenure, the College is establishing the Jonathan Lash Endowed Chair in …
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Purchase Orders
… Orders Purchasing Manual A. Process Once the requisition is complete within the Colleague purchasing module, it is electronically forwarded to the purchasing office. All … and will be sequentially numbered. The purchase order is a contract between the buyer and seller. Once submitted to …
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School Definitions of Research
… and other actions, especially in circumstances where there is likely to be a gap between word (attitudes, policies, … mainstream assumption that useful, legitimate knowledge is testable and replicable, and offers an alternate … rather than simply from the researchers. Instead, research is a process for exploring the multiple ways in which people …
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Aid for Continuing International Students
… the time they are admitted to Hampshire College. The aid is automatically renewed for three years (total of eight semesters). No renewal aid application is required. Students will be notified by email that their … ready to view by the end of May each year. The aid offer is renewable for three years, provided the student is …
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Chapter 7: Student Activism
… Student Activism Meltdown at Montague, 1978 Working Paper: Is the Experiment Over? 1980 Rediscovering the Roots of the … even though they all have access to the same information, is the probability, the odds, the chances of a meltdown … primary coolant system and cause a pipe to rupture at the site of a fatigue crack which had escaped detection...Inside …
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Cycling
… Cycling Hampshire College is located in a road bike and mountain bike mecca! There are … ideal for mountain biking or hiking. Western Massachusetts is also a wonderful place for road cyclists. There are miles … component until the entire bicycle has been covered. There is a work space that is managed by a student worker for …
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What's New in Windows 7
… What's New in Windows 7 Windows 7 is here! This is our overview of the main new features in Windows 7. Use … menu. Finding your Files One main change in Windows 7 is the way Windows Explorer is organized. The "My Documents", …
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PLUS Loans vs. Alternative Loans vs. Home Equity Loans
… does a Direct PLUS loan compare with a home equity loan? Is it more financially beneficial to borrow a Direct PLUS … ( review current interest rate ) Borrower: One parent is the only signer Does loan affect student debt: Does not … Fees: Approximate 4% origination fee Cancellation: Loan is canceled if parent or student dies; also if parent becomes …
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Hampshire College Digital Privacy Statement
… Hampshire College values individuals’ privacy and is committed to protecting and keeping secure user … websites. This statement explains how the information is gathered and used. In an effort to improve the content of … browsing habits such as duration of time spent on the site. See Google Analytics' terms of use and Google's privacy …
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Student Engagement
… Student Engagement Student Engagement Is responsible for risk assessment and management of student … reimbursements for mileage and tolls; and purchase orders. Is available to help students plan large-scale events, as … and database. Office Hours The Student Engagement office is located on the second floor of Dakin Student Life Center …
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