Web Writing Tips
… Web Writing Tips Writing effective content for web users varies from text on the printed page. These … short, concise paragraphs and bulleted lists work best for web use. Your first paragraph is the most important one. … of various sections on a page. Users want to skim and scan for information. Headings help this process exponentially. …
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Respiratory Protection Program
… PRINT VERSION rev 3/2012 Purpose To establish guidelines for the appropriate health and safety requirements that must … prevent injury. This program contains operating procedures for Hampshire College employees using respiratory protection … paint or carpentry department supervisors are responsible for determining when a respirator is needed to comply with …
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Minutes of Benefits Advisory Committee (BAC): June 21, 2011
… The BAC reviewed the results of a Five College RFP for life and long term disability insurance focusing on the … plan and changing the multiple of salary to a fixed number for all employees regardless of age. The BAC discussed the … change. Group life insurance rates are locked in for three years, but we are not locked into the insurance …
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Verification Process
… Verification Process This information is for those students who are selected for the verification of their FAFSA data. Students can view … Aid Reports, which will notify them if they are selected for verification. Hampshire College will also notify you. If …
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Staff Voluntary Furlough Program
… Program Non-exempt (hourly) and exempt staff may sign up for a voluntary unpaid time-off program that allows unpaid … Voluntary Furlough Program is completely voluntary and is for staff who find a personal benefit in having unpaid time … day (or ½ day) an employee may not perform any work for the College. Participants have the option to withdraw …
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The Red Barn
… students with professor Norton Juster undertook the design for the renovation of the Red Barn. This Humanities and Arts … of the Hampshire community to determine its preferences for use of the building, and made plans for its renovation. The objectives of the project were …
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Bringing A Computer to Hampshire
… you to bring a computer to campus. Laptops are recommended for flexibility and convenience, and can be used in your … and password and follow the Dell or Apple websites links for educational personal purchases. While we don't recommend … Laptop case and lock External hard drive or another method for back-up For questions about computer purchases, don't …
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Scope of Practice
… individual psychotherapy, crisis support, and consultation for students enrolled at the College. We do not have formal … within our available resources. Some students come in for a one-time consultation, while others are seen … Psychotherapy Our approach to recommendations or requests for off-campus psychotherapy: The decision to seek an outside …
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Program Timeline
… from all providers January-February-March Students apply for internships March 27 DEADLINE FOR STUDENT APPLICATIONS April 10 Suggested deadline for internship providers to select interns April 17 Student …
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Summer Academic Programs
… inquiry-driven. Hampshire is extreme sports for the mind. Each June and July, Hampshire College has … six-week encounter with college-level mathematics for talented and highly motivated high school students. Past … Food, Farm, and Sustainability Institute Screenwriting for Film and Video Stop Motion Animation Intensive TESOL …
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Retained Life Estate
… you are considering a gift of real estate, the best option for you may be a retained life estate. This arrangement … you to donate your home but retain lifetime use of it, for yourself and/or other members of your family. You benefit … are entitled to claim an immediate income-tax deduction for a portion of the appraised value of the property and …
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Study Abroad Databases
… variety of options. IIEPassport.org If you're searching for a truly life-changing experience, IIEPassport has the … using their "advanced search" function. DiversityAbroad.com A comprehensive study abroad and cultural exchange portal … for study abroad programs and scholarships. Studyabroad.com The Internet's leading source of information on …
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Carol Bergman 72F
… Member (she/her/hers) Carol serves as the vice president for government relations and public affairs for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) where she has worked … on federal legislative policy and political advocacy for 35 years in Washington, D.C., focusing on issues that …
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Short-Term Field Courses
… field courses that provide students the opportunity for off-campus study and research either elsewhere in the … four weeks in length. Upcoming Events Check GEO's Events for upcoming Info Sessions and other events this term. Sign up for the GEO Listserv to find out about additional events. …
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Substance Use and Misuse Resources
… What Does It Mean to Be Moderate, Safe, and Responsible? For students who choose to drink, it is important to be aware … negative effects of alcohol consumption. Other suggestions for drinking safely are: Eat before you drink. Stay hydrated (with water). Set a limit for yourself ahead of time. Watch out for your friends and …
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Commencement Address: May 17, 2008
… students, but let me invoke presidential privilege to call for the first of many rounds of applause for them. I think it's more than fitting that we also … those of you who traveled there from Hampshire. As news of her passing sunk in, I realized with a shock-as so …
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Electronic Door Access Records & Retention Policy
… that respond to Hampshire College RFID-enabled ID cards for all OneCard credentialed individuals. Electronic door access logs will be retained for one year. Any request for a historical record of electronic door usage for all …
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Refund Policy and Return to Title IV Funds
… who leave the College early in the term may be eligible for a refund of certain fees according to the College's … . Students must follow the College's procedures for leave of absence or withdrawal . Returning aid and the … the student or the student’s family will be responsible for paying. The refund schedule will determine the amount of …
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Community Members Enrolling in or Auditing Hampshire Courses
… at no additional cost. No grade or transcript is issued for an audit. Hampshire Graduates The tuition for Hampshire graduates is $600. Graduates receive narrative … employees may enroll in Hampshire College courses for academic credit with certain restrictions. Please check …
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Employee Direct Deposit Policy
… deposit. The College does not issue paychecks, except for student employees and for the first paycheck received by an employee, due to requirements for direct deposit setup. Employee pay will be …
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In Memory of Samuel Josiah Butterfield 09S
… while still an infant. "Now," he declared, "it's time for me to see what's in the middle." Sam's spirit of … two hours from St. Louis. Sam, who began reporting for his local weekly in Hingham before he had a driver's … at The Collegian said they had never met anyone who took news so seriously. Sam was tenacious and driven as he pursued …
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Responsibilities
… (the initiator) and subsequent reviewers are responsible for reading the entire contract and determining that its … throughout. Do not constitute a conflict of interest for the parties affected by the contract. Are in accordance … In addition, contract initiators are responsible for ensuring that contracts: Are routed through the …
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Template Forms and Language
… and Language Template forms and language are provided for risk management purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Forms listed below are for the convenience and utility of Hampshire College staff or … agreement. If you have questions, contact risk management for assistance. Templates have the minimum clauses needed for …
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The Lorna and Ray Coppinger Endowment at Hampshire College
… $15,000 can be awarded each year to students who apply for grants for their research, placing it among the top funding sources for student research at Hampshire. Learn about the Coppinger …
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Recreation and Fitness
… Recreation and Fitness Exercise and fitness are 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 lifestyles and goals, for beginners and more advanced participants. OPRA Recreation …
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