Chapter 10: Educational Policy and Programs

… by Barbara Currier. 1969. Click here to download a pdf of this document. Think of education for individuals, not for women; for the mind, … that is its proper scale. What follows is that the purpose of education for women, as for men, is to enable them to lead …

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Chapter 5: The Enterprise Begins

… Chapter 5: The Enterprise Begins Reflections of an Inaugural Convocation. (1970) First Hampshire College … (1970) The First Commencement Address. (1971) Reflections of an Inaugural Convocation. Click here to download a pdf of this document. The Opening of Hampshire College An address …

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New Projects from Alum Documentary Film Editor Joe Fenstermaker 05F Available to Stream

… Chicago Seven, Los Siege de la Raza, and Huey P. Newton of the Black Panthers. The documentary focuses on the … Story premiered on PBS in early January. The film is part of PBS's Emmy Award-winning Artbound series, and focuses on … the PBS website. Fenstermaker began his career in New York City working as an assistant editor on numerous award-winning …

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Lab Safety Manual: Introduction

… developed by faculty and staff members from the School of Natural Science (NS) and Hampshire College's environmental … manual and sign a form acknowledging that they are aware of the policies for work in Cole Science Center, and stating … they will follow those policies. It is the responsibility of faculty to provide supervision for students working in …

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Historical Action Against Racism and Homophobia | Hampshire College

… 1984 Holmquist Report Review Committee, 1983 Final Report of the Hampshire College Committee on Racism Frank Holmquist, … February 14, 1978. Click here to download a pdf of the entire report. The Committee began its investigation of Third World difficulties at Hampshire in the aftermath of

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Race and Power Requirement

… and multicultural education in collaboration with the dean of faculty oversees this part of the curriculum and is available to answer questions about … The Race and Power requirement is to be an integral part of the set of questions that guide the Division II at its …

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Race and Power Requirement

… The Race and Power requirement is to be an integral part of the set of questions that guide the Division II at its inception … and completion (Division II portfolio). At the completion of the concentration, students will present the results of

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Division II Procedures

… individual concentrations in their third semester. As part of that process, they talk with faculty in their area(s) of interest, working toward the goal of both having a faculty committee who will oversee their Div …

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Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy

… not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, … pregnancy or related conditions, or any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any of its educational programs and activities, in employment and …

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Chapter 14: Library and Computer Use

… (1969) Computers and Computer Use. (1969) User Preparation of Checks for the Check Reconciliation System. (1973) [The first two documents excerpted here are part of the Planning Bulletin series. The third is a memo from the … Robert S. Taylor. March 1969. Click here to download a pdf of the full Planning Bulletin. Academic libraries built …

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Hampshire Courses

… system. Students receive narrative evaluations instead of grades for all completed courses and at the end of each division. Courses for which we recommend a full four-credit equivalence meet a minimum of 160 minutes per week for the duration of our semester and …

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Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy

… media are constantly changing as people invent new forms of expression. Copyright Law Policies governing the making and displaying of copies of works, whether in paper or in electronic media, are based …

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Contract Signing Authority

… The authority to approve and sign contracts on behalf of the College rests with the authorized senior managers and … below), although in some cases, additional approval of the President, ­­­­certain vice presidents, the board of trustees, or a board committee is also required. Approval …

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Lab Safety Manual: Biological and Controlled Substance Safety

… Substance Safety PRINT VERSION rev 9/2014 7.1 Use of Biohazards Anyone working with microbiological techniques, or involved in the treatment or disposal of biohazardous waste, must receive proper training prior to … refrigerators, and freezers) and receptacles for storage of biohazardous waste will be labeled and display a …

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Hampshire College Investment Policy

… Social, and Governance Investing Introduction The Trustees of Hampshire College are ultimately responsible for the management of the College’s financial resources. One fiduciary … in order to advance the long-term financial interests of the College and support its mission. It is a core value of

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Lab Safety Manual: Working with Hazardous Materials

… Carcinogens (5.8) The faculty is responsible for the use of hazardous materials and must inform everyone involved in working with such materials of the associated hazards, and the appropriate emergency … addition, all participants should: know the toxicity of the materials (e.g. by reviewing the MSDS for the …

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Travel Expense and Reimbursement Policy

… Travel Expense and Reimbursement Policy Purpose of Policy This policy is intended to: Ensure that only … the College. Ensure a clear and consistent understanding of policies and procedures. Make sure all payments conform to … and its departments to better manage their budgets. Scope of Policy The policy applies to all employees and …

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Success After Hampshire

… Success After Hampshire What will you make of yourself? We’ve seen what can happen when you’re the entrepreneur of your own education. The possibilities are endless. 65% of alums earn advanced degrees within ten years of graduating …

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Exchange Students (J) Program Basics

… Program Hampshire College is designated as a sponsor of the J-1 Exchange Visitors Program by the Department of State (DOS). The purpose of this program is to promote international education and …

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Lebrón-Wiggins-Pran Cultural Center

… Center's Mission To serve better and retain students of color and international students, the Lebrón-Wiggins-Pran Cultural Center provides a range of programs and resources to support and promote the success of students of color and international students at Hampshire …

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Refund Policy and Return to Title IV Funds

… the College early in the term may be eligible for a refund of certain fees according to the College's refund policy … . Students must follow the College's procedures for leave of absence or withdrawal .  Returning aid and the refund … for paying. The refund schedule will determine the amount of institutional aid that would be reduced. If the student …

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Division I

… by an advisor who will guide them through the selection of courses; and are also mentored through advising networks of students, staff, and faculty.  Requirements To complete … complete at least seven faculty-evaluated courses, one of which must be a Division I seminar, and 40 hours of

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Division I Requirements

… Requirements Requirements During their first two semesters of enrollment, first-year students must satisfactory complete at least seven faculty-evaluated courses, one of which must be Division I seminar, and one a … in different fields, all focused on a single question of contemporary relevance. Each seminar embeds different …

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Lab Safety Manual: Laboratory Use/Procedures and Policies

… could result from specific operations. Given the diversity of laboratory operations, this Manual does not include … their laboratory. Additionally, given the generic nature of some of the policies and procedures of this Manual, there may be …

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Student Groups & Activities

… 5 0+ student groups , which support an eclectic range of campus events and activities, as well as intercollegiate … . Through event registration and the formal recognition of student groups, Hampshire College encourages students to … enrich and are consistent with the educational mission of the College. The name "Hampshire College" and all …

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