Previous Short-Term Field Courses
… Courses The following is a list and brief description of some of the short-term field courses that have been offered in … (Costa Rica) Land Conservation, Ecology, and Culture of Northen Costa Rica This is a creative course designed to …
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Resources and Responsibilities for Program and Activity Directors
… College has adopted a Policy on Safety and Wellbeing of Minors to promote the well-being and safety of minors who participate in programs or activities run by or associated with Hampshire. Directors of programs or activities involving minors ("program …
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The Baldwin Year
… extended after the Baldwin year to include the resources of the Five College consortium , with an unmatched spectrum of classes, faculty, and other resources. Courses and … students, Baldwin Scholars shape their own course of learning, with professors acting as mentors and guides. …
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Financial Aid Endowment
… Financial Aid Endowment The success of the educational program depends on our ability to attract and support talented students from a diversity of backgrounds, not just those who can afford to pay the full … named endowed funds for financial aid at a funding level of $50,000 or more per fund. Some examples of these funds …
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Lab Safety Manual: Radiation and Laser Safety
… are designed to comply with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) Code 105 CMR 121.000, Rules and Regulations Relative to the Use of Laser Devices or Equipment to Control the Hazards of Laser Rays and Beams (pdf) This document delineates the …
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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) requires that the hazards of all chemicals are evaluated and that hazard information is …
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Lab Safety Manual: Chemical Management
… inspect it for visible damage. If there are any signs of damage, the package should not be accepted from the … for each chemical ordered. MSDS are received by the office of environmental health and safety, entered into the MSDS … opens the package, the lab manager must be informed of its receipt and location and given the paperwork (e.g., …
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Graduate School: Why and When?
… and committed are you? Graduate school will take a lot of time, energy, and money. To be successful, you need to … to early February. It’s best to apply toward the beginning of the application period. Many schools offer places on a … makes it even more competitive when you apply at the end of the period. Law school applications are best to submit by …
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Transfer Students
… students the opportunity to build a customized program of study drawing upon coursework they have already completed. … fewer than 15 semester credits or 23 quarter credits of college work post-high school will be considered … credit for them. Hampshire will also transfer AP scores of 4+, and IB scores of 5+ for up to four Division I elective …
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Space Scheduling
… Astra , our staff provides assistance with the selection of appropriate space based on the type of meeting or event, anticipated attendance, and required … on academic course-scheduling, the designated purpose of a specific space, and/or restrictions associated with a …
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Institutional Financial Assistance Policy
… Institutional Financial Assistance Policy The Department of Education has set forth longstanding regulations, 34 CFR 685.102(b), regarding the treatment of federal, state, institutional, and other sources of aid, such as scholarships, grants, net earnings from …
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Hampshire College Staff Workforce Reduction FAQ
… in determining who will be laid off will be an analysis of job functions the College requires to provide education … This step will be based solely on the job functions of positions and the operating needs of the College. When several employees hold the same position …
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Lab Safety Manual: Training
… PRINT VERSION rev 10/2014 To assure that all users of the Cole Science Center Laboratories are adequately … to all faculty, staff, and students. Upon completion of training, participants will sign an acknowledgment form … the Hampshire College Lab Safety Manual, and are aware of policies in the manual. Signed forms will be kept in the …
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Purchasing Procedures and Requisitions
… Non-Allowed Purchases A detailed (but non-exhaustive) list of items that are and are not allowed to be purchased at the … reimbursements Please note that a reimbursement is a form of invoice; after all the required documentation has been … Requisitions A. Description A requisition is a template of a purchase order. Requisitions are created and submitted …
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Key Requests and Policy
… Requests and Policy Requesting a Key Effective management of physical door security on Hampshire College campus is … has the sole responsibility for the physical door security of each building and the associated key and lock program. … will be granted based on the intended use, availability of resources, and compliance with campus policies. The Senior …
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Recreation and Fitness
… important for the physical and psychological well-being of students and are an important outlet for many on campus. OPRA offers an assortment of recreational and fitness classes to meet various … participants. OPRA Recreation and Fitness Courses Not all of these courses will be offered every semester Beginning …
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Earl Ubell Science Information Award
… and video; and fact-based projects that address aspects of science in general. Past student work supported by Ubell … sculptures representing neurobiological forms; a study of the reporting of selected medical issues in science news; a study of U.S. …
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Identity Theft "Red Flags" Policy
… Hampshire College (the College) recognizes that some of its activities are subject to the provisions of the Federal Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions (FACTA) … Trade Commission's so-called Red Flag rules. The purpose of this program is to provide information to assist …
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FAQ: For New Students
… How does the divisional system work? What's expected of me during Division I, and how do I pass into Division II? … so we want to make sure that you have a full understanding of the divisional system. Use the following pages to learn … Division III: Advanced Studies What is the purpose of narrative evaluations? One of the principles of a …
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Hampshire College Electronic Reserve Policy
… Electronic Reserve Policy Purpose and access The purpose of course reserves is to provide access to integral course materials in support of the College's academic mission. Electronic reserves are … compliance for course materials is the responsibility of the faculty member . Authorized users may view, download, …
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Frequently Used Facts
… The following information serves as a “ready reference” of institutional data often requested by funders. Legal Corporate Name Hampshire College Trustees Type of Organization Private institution of higher education; non-profit Legal Address Hampshire …
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BIPOC Student Resources
… Take Action: Find Internships and Jobs IMPACT Interns of Color Networking Group - A Google Group that provides a variety of internship opportunities from consulting to software engineering for students of color. Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers (IRT) - …
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Faculty Toast Commencement 2011
… 2011 Faculty Toast Djola Branner, associate professor of theatre Good morning class of 2011! How ya'll doing? My people, my people. I'm … to deliver the faculty toast this year because like most of you my journey at Hampshire began in the fall of 2007. It …
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Students with Disabilities Resources
… Students with Disabilities - information on a wide variety of scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities. The American Association of People with Disabilities - The American Association of People with Disabilities works to increase the political …
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J-1/J-2 Visa Employment Overview
… Student: J-1 students may be employed on the campus of the school in which they are enrolled to a maximum of 20 hours per week with prior written authorization from the Responsible Officer (RO) of their Designated Program. They may only work off-campus …
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