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Chapter 6: Divestment

… Occupation of Cole Science Center, 1982 * Divestment (for the Faculty Meeting), 1983 * Hampshire College Report on … Special Issue, Apr. 21, 1977. In response to requests that the College sell its investments in corporations which operate in South Africa, the Board of Trustees delayed making a final decision until …

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Chemical Hazard Program

… Program PRINT VERSION I. Overview A. Major Provisions of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard The Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) …

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Board Election Guidelines

… Board Election Guidelines Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees The Hampshire College board of trustees is chartered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and holds ultimate …

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How to Apply for a Direct Parent PLUS Loan

… Your Parent PLUS loan application is processed by the U.S. Department of Education.  Parents may apply online, … beginning on June 1st, at studentaid.gov .  Click on the Parent tab in the center of the first page.  Click here for frequently …

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Tips to Borrowing a Private Alternative Loan

… Tips to Borrowing a Private Alternative Loan Please review the following tips to help you choose an appropriate private loan. After reviewing the tips, print the loan comparison worksheet . The worksheet will help you …

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Action Against Racism | Hampshire College

… College Distributed May 15, 2008: Introductory Note from the President In Making of the College 2.1 (October 9, 2007), I wrote: "One of our most … pressing responsibilities is to be actively anti-racist. The full dimensions of our commitment must emerge in time, by …

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Microsoft Office Tips

… process. Mail Merge Tips for Word 2007 Office 2010 : See the features of this version of Office for Windows. Word … into hyperlinks, or UMass to Umass, AutoCorrect is the place to look. You can also use a very handy feature of … select "Proofing," and then "AutoCorrect Options"). Notice the options on the first tab and decide if you like the

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Regulations for J-1 Researchers & Scholars

… Researchers and Professors and Their J-2 Dependents The items below are a summary of important J-1 regulations … Whenever you need further information about any of the items or other J-1 regulation questions, you should make an appointment to see the Assistant Director of Campus Internationalization in the

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Clauses Not Permitted

… Right of First Refusal Policy - Automatic Renewal:  The college does not allow contracts to contain an automatic … renewal clause unless they have a provision permitting the agreement to be cancelled at will, which could include a … of cancellation is received 30 (60, 90) days in advance of the contract anniversary date. The college has the right to …

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Federal PLUS Loan Features

… Federal PLUS Loan Features Please note that when the term PLUS loan is mentioned on this website, it refers to the Federal Direct Parent PLUS loan .  The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) has made significant …

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Aid Policies

… Aid Policies Hampshire College has adopted the following policies and procedures regarding the awarding and distribution of financial aid. Eligibility … for Aid Eligibility for assistance is determined at the time of admission. International students who did not …

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Confined Space Program

… hazards of working in confined spaces. To standardize the College's system for working in confined spaces. II. … considered "confined" because their configurations hinder the activities of employees who must enter, work in, and exit … manholes throughout campus and one 37-foot manhole outside the Cole Science Center) Facilities and grounds maintains a …

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Lockout/Tagout and Electrical Safety Program and Procedures

… .335 and NFPA 70E Purpose This procedure establishes the minimum requirements for the lockout or tagout of energy isolating devices. It shall … employees do any servicing or maintenance activities where the unexpected energization, start-up, or release of stored …

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Tuition Benefits Summary

… Educational Opportunities for Employees and Spouses The College is committed to assisting employees and their … their present positions, or to prepare for advancement in the future by allowing them to enroll in one Hampshire … must complete one full year of consecutive service at the College prior to participation in this plan (first day of …

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PLUS Loan Repayment Options

… plans from which to choose to repay their PLUS loans: the standard, the extended, and the graduated repayment plans. Borrowers may change their …

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Guidelines for Faculty Grant and Fellowship Proposal Submissions

… and fellowship-seeking activities, with support from the grants office, including: proposals to federal or private entities where the funds are awarded to and managed by the institution; proposals to federal or private entities …

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Chapter 8: Student Protests

… * Occupation of Cole Science Center (1992) * Students of the Transparency Persuasion Demands (1992) SOURCe Occupation of the Dakin Master's House, 1988 From the editors of the Permanent Press, Feb. 24, 1988: On …

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Direct Loan Fee and Upfront Interest Rebate

… Direct Loan Fee and Upfront Interest Rebate The Direct student loan has an origination fee equal to approximately one percent of the amount borrowed. The loan fee on the Direct parent PLUS loan is approximately …

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Chapter 9: Increasing Diversity

… of Multicultural Diversity (1988) * Making a Difference: the James Baldwin Scholars Program (1994) Change Team, 1988 TO: Budget Managers FROM: The Change Committee SUBJECT: The Change Team Report DATE: July 1, 1988 A year and a half …

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ABC Contract Clauses

… ABC Contract Clauses The following information is presented as samples of typical … These are typical clauses you will find in contracts. The clauses below are ones that are approved for use in our … contract. Opening Paragraph This Agreement is made between the (formal name of Institution, i.e., Trustees of Hampshire …

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Course Registration Information and Forms

… Additional forms, requirements, and advice Be prepared for the registration process and requirements Five College … courses Handling course time conflicts Registering from the waitlist Maintaining your schedule Independent Study … Auditing courses Advanced standing Enrollment between the add and drop deadline Preparing for preregistration and …

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Tips on Sharing Files and Folders with Google Drive

… Tips on Sharing Files and Folders with Google Drive The ability to share documents and work collaboratively is one of the most useful things about Google Drive! Here are some tips … item with specific people Use this method when you know the email address (Hampshire or otherwise) of everyone with …

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Lab Safety Manual: Chemical Management

… proper storage, use safety awareness, and disposal. The lab manager is responsible for monitoring chemical storage and use in the CSC, and will require regular assistance from faculty … 6.1 Ordering and Receiving   Ordering is conducted through the lab manager. Before accepting a package, the lab …

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Hampshire College Staff Workforce Reduction FAQ

… Hampshire College Staff Workforce Reduction FAQ The FAQs below respond to initial questions received by Human … them as we receive new questions and then post them to the HR website, to the Daily Digest, and provide paper copies. The content …

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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 obligation …

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