Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
… is FERPA? The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, commonly known as FERPA, is a federal law governing the privacy of education records. It grants specific rights to current … emergency situations in which the health and safety of the student is involved, or to provide information to …
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Campus Resources
… Campus Resources Hampshire students take ownership of everything that connects their lives on campus. Being part of Hampshire is a whole new way of life, centered on community. Get Connected, Get Involved …
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Respiratory Protection Program
… contractors when performing work that requires the use of respirators. To ensure compliance with all local, state, … Protection Standard, 29 CFR1910.134. To promote awareness of the potential hazards. To prevent injury. This program … as to their supervisors and department heads. The director of environmental health and safety administers the program …
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Lab Safety Manual: Record Keeping
… PRINT VERSION rev 7/2012 10.1 Inspection Reports Records of lab inspection reports are kept by the lab manager. … the environmental health and safety office. 10.2 Records of Training The lab manager keeps training documentation. Training records will include: Name of trainer and date of class Type of training and materials …
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Division III for Current Students
… In Division III students devote the major part of their year to the independent study project and students … we expect scholars and artists to move beyond their fields of expertise and participate in collective activities that … concurrent with their Division III that broaden the scope of their intellectual endeavor and make their skills and …
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Maintaining F-1 Student Status While on Post-Completion OPT
… you are on OPT you will be responsible for the maintenance of your F-1 status. Failure to maintain F-1 status can result in the termination of your F-1 SEVIS record and loss of F-1 benefits. Terminated records are subject to U.S. …
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Community-Engaged Learning (CEL-1)
… meaningfully participate in campus community life as part of Division I. Through Community-Engaged Learning opportunities, students find places of belonging and learn how to be in community. This includes deepening their understanding of themselves, their social identities, and issues of race …
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Procedures for Division III
… to formulate their plans for Div III during the spring of their third year, or sixth semester, when they participate … in the Div III committee request process. As part of that process, they talk with faculty to 1) find a faculty … not be negotiated or submitted while a student is on leave of absence. The Project Proposal Judgment of the quality and …
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Archives Policies
… (Title 17, U.S.C.). Additionally, the use and reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms listed in the deeds of gift and donor restrictions. Laws against libel and invasion of privacy may also apply. Permission to examine and …
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Grants and Scholarships
… Grants and Scholarships Types of Aid Hampshire College participates in various federal and … are disbursed by the semester; for example, one-half of a Pell Grant is disbursed for the fall semester and the … may be applied to the bills is ten days before the start of classes. Refunds, if any, are available after classes …
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Policy on Contracts and Contracting
… are often necessary in order to clarify the intent of the College and other parties with whom the College enters … This policy provides guidance for the development and use of written contracts, describes situations for which they are … under which goods, services, or other considerations of value are furnished by either party. Effective contracts …
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Gaining Health-Related Experience
… Experience In addition to the intrinsic value of obtaining related experience, know that admissions … committees assess these experiences through: Length of time involved (long-term better than short) Depth of the experience (observing is valued, but also having …
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Hampshire Exchange in New Zealand
… Hampshire Exchange in New Zealand The University of Canterbury Program Details Location: Christchurch, New … 1: February-June), academic year (February-November) Type of Program: Full time university enrollment Language of Instruction: English Fields of Study: Most subjects across …
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Job Search Guide
… to live your life. You may build a career over a number of years, often with a series of jobs as well as further education. You may even have two … objectives. Our Job Search Guide outlines the fundamentals of an effective job search strategy. Clarify Your Focus …
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Social Media Guidelines
… administrators. Norms for Community Living Each member of the community has rights that afford personal protection … the College’s commitment to learning and the advancement of knowledge through free inquiry. No member of this community shall violate the rights of any other …
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Division I for Current Students
… In Division I students will engage with new ways of working across a wide range of critical, scientific, and creative approaches through … Five College courses in their first semester. 40 hours of Community Engaged Learning (CEL-1) . 10 hours must be …
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Purchasing Manual
… Purchasing Manual Introduction The purpose of this purchasing manual is to serve as a reference for those who, in their role as representatives of Hampshire College, purchase goods and services to be used in the pursuit of its mission. It contains a summary of the policies and …
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The Mitziko Sawada Resource Library
… Mitziko Sawada Resource Library, housed on the first floor of the Lebrn-Wiggins-Pran Cultural Center, offers the Hampshire community a multitude of books, magazines, articles, and videos focused on … and social justice. Additionally, there is a collection of video and print archives related to SOURCE and the …
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Sex Offender Registry
… 28, 2000, went into effect October 28, 2002. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board The Sex Offender … is the state agency responsible for keeping a database of convicted sex offenders and classifying each offender so … sex offenders who live or work in each community. The goal of the Sex Offender Registry is to educate the public and to …
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Purchase Orders
… vendor, all specifications become a legally binding part of the contract with agreed upon terms and conditions. … their own risk. If requested by the purchaser, a hard copy of the purchase order will be forwarded to the vendor. It is the responsibility of the department or school to follow up on purchase orders. …
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Dance Program
… College Dance Program welcomes students with a broad range of interests in dance, movement, and the body, and prepares … These might manifest as performance and installations of original work accompanied by scholarly research, in-depth … research, interdisciplinary projects, or a combination of these Five College Dance The Hampshire Dance Program is a …
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Asbestos Management
… mesothelioma, and lung cancer. Purpose The purpose of this program is to ensure that Hampshire College employees understand the hazards of asbestos exposure and are aware of the proper procedures that must be followed when cleaning, …
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Transforming Education
… What were you made for? We’re living through a time of great change, with revolutions in technology, global politics, modes of human interaction, knowledge creation, the nature of culture, and the environment. By one estimate, 65% of …
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Div I Procedures
… Div I Procedures Procedures for Completion of Division I Passing Your Division I After completing all … and Power, students prepare to pass Division I at the end of their second semester by selecting seven courses, … do not satisfy all Division I requirements on the basis of their first two semesters' work should consult with their …
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Purchasing Card Policies and Procedures
… you will need in order to use the card and outlines some of your basic financial responsibilities to the College as a … you to quickly and conveniently make small purchases of approved commodities directly from those vendors that … accept MasterCard. The program was created with the help of many staff members, and is designed to meet both your …
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