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A Continuing Experiment

… ideals, and accomplishments, I was asked to join the board. I was honored. Sixteen years of fun, exciting leaders … inspiring students, great discussions, some difficult board decisions, and deep friendships, and then my term as … ideals, and accomplishments, I was asked to join the board. I was honored. Sixteen years of fun, exciting leaders …

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February 12, 2019: Letter Concerning Accreditation and Admissions by President Nelson

… steps to secure its future, I want to be clear that our Board of Trustees considered multiple reasons for its … factor. Among the multiple factors considered, our Board carefully examined Standard Seven of the New England … the College’s resources and mission to serve students, our Board did not have confidence that we could fully meet the …

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Catherine Smith 71F

… 71F Chair Business Operations Catherine Smith joined the Board in 2019. She recently served as the Commissioner of … of ING U.S. Retirement Services. Catherine is Chair of the board of Outward Bound USA and is a member of the board of Global Atlantic Financial Services. She is a …

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April 1, 2019: Statement from Luis Hernandez 70F and Kim Saal 70F

… that Chair Gaye Hill P02 has resigned from Hampshire’s Board of Trustees effective immediately. As stipulated in the … chair, took over as chair at a meeting of trustees Sunday. Board members assured a smooth transition. For six years Gaye has led the Board with vision, purpose, and the deepest commitment to …

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Wendy Webb Williams 86F

… Chair Academic Affairs Wendy Webb Williams 86F joined the board in February 2021. She currently serves as chief legal … active in several community organizations and sits on the board of Gabriel's Horn Foundation. She currently lives in Chicago, IL with her husband and two children.   Board Member … Wendy Webb Williams 86F joined the board in …

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Harold F. Johnson

… after him instead. He was the first chairman of the Board of Trustees, and held the title "Trustee Emeritus" … after him instead. He was the first chairman of the Board of Trustees, and held the title "Trustee Emeritus" …

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Opening Day Convocation

… and they produced a VHS copy that we showed on the Magic Board in the library that anniversary weekend. … When … and they produced a VHS copy that we showed on the Magic Board in the library that anniversary weekend. … Opening Day …

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Jonathan Lash Professorship

… movement and his remarkable time at Hampshire, the board of trustees of the College is establishing the Jonathan … movement and his remarkable time at Hampshire, the board of trustees of the College is establishing the Jonathan …

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Policies

… for finance and administration, the President, the board of trustees, and/or groups affected by them. Risk …

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Advising Guide for Faculty

… and Programs Ethics of Scholarship Institutional Review Board Looking for information on the following:  academic … and Programs Ethics of Scholarship Institutional Review Board Looking for information on the following:  academic …

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Postering and Flyers

… for such use and may relocate it to the proper bulletin board. We routinely remove out-of-date posters from our … for such use and may relocate it to the proper bulletin board. We routinely remove out-of-date posters from our …

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Hampshire College Amends Investment Policy to Exclude Prison Industry

… companies; weapons manufacturers; and fossil fuels. The Board also strengthened the language of its “Environmental, … by Beth Ward, Secretary of the College on behalf of the Board of Trustees, and published at … anti-racist mission.”  On Thursday, November 12, Board Chair Gaye Hill and several other Hampshire Trustees …

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January 21, 2019: Update from President Nelson

… has been, about our seeking a long-term partner and the Board’s upcoming decision about whether or not to admit a … questions are important not only to me, but also to the Board. I’ve been relaying your concerns back to the trustees … since what you’re saying and feeling are integral to the Board’s discussions. Trustees have expressed their desire to …

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Chapter 4: The Staff

… feedback sessions include an Employee Recognition Bulletin Board or a designated parking place for a month, or a day … respect for SAC and the addition of a staff trustee to the Board of Trustees. AdCom's denial of these last three … review and met with the executive committee of the board of trustees...     The Community Voice A Publication of …

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Letter from Ken Rosenthal, Interim President: June 20, 2019

… College Community, At its meeting last month, the Board of Trustees voted to “resolve to admit a class for fall … to do so successfully.” People have asked, why is the Board confident they can enroll a new class next fall 2020 … our monthly recurring donations. Through the summer, our Board, administration, and advancement team will work …

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Jesús A. Colmenares 03F

… Audit and Risk Management Jesús Colmenares joined the Board of Trustees in 2017. He is currently a Business … and is a James Baldwin Scholar alum. Meet the rest of the Board . Board Member … He is currently a Business Development Manager …

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Student's Final Project Tackles Spread of Online Disinformation

… the divisive rhetoric and disinformation on the image-board website 4Chan. In his final project, Bythrow took a deep dive into the image-board website 4Chan—infamous for its connection to QAnon and … his final project, Bythrow took a deep dive into the image-board website 4Chan—infamous for its connection to QAnon and …

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Letter to Campus: Hampshire College to Admit a Spring 2020 Class

… leadership team has been coordinating closely with the Board of Trustees through the summer on restoring full admissions, and the Board on Friday took an affirmative vote “to admit a class … with the steps necessary to do so successfully.” The Board is dedicated to preserving an independent Hampshire …

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Elle Chan 87F

… Elle Chan 87F Elle Chan 87F Chair-Elect of the Board Elle Chan (87F) joined the Board of Trustees in 2019. Having gained deep experience in … a B.A in Film Production and Advertising from Hampshire. Board Member … Having gained deep experience in project …

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Artistic Opportunities

… manager and assistant stage manager, house manager, light board operator, sound operator, and more. Training in the … manager and assistant stage manager, house manager, light board operator, sound operator, and more. Training in the …

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Procedures for Taking a Leave of Absence

… to the partial or full forfeiture of tuition, room, and board fees. Refer to  Student Accounts  f or the refund … to the partial or full forfeiture of tuition, room, and board fees. Refer to  Student Accounts  f or the refund …

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BIPOC Student Resources

… the United States. Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) - Our mission is to eliminate health … the United States. Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) - Our mission is to eliminate health …

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Developing the Framework for the Future Student Experience

… concepts will continue with open discussions with the Board of Trustees on campus: Developing the Framework: Launch … Hall, Main Lecture Hall In the days following the Board meeting, the faculty will endorse one or more models, and the Board of Trustees will vote to adopt the plan. Then, the …

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NNAF Names Vanguard Award for Marlene Gerber Fried

… for expanding abortion access for all,” said NNAF board co-chair Eesha Pandit. “Marlene’s leadership took an … president, Gerber Fried served for 21 years on the NNAF board. She was also founding president and continues to serve on the board of the Abortion Rights Fund of Western Massachusetts. …

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April 5, 2019: Letter from Miriam Nelson

… stark choices. It was clear to me, and soon after to the Board, that we would need to find a partner that could help … shock and felt too much like a betrayal. Together with our Board of Trustees, I have had to make a number of very tough … share with the community the same data shared with our Board of Trustees about Hampshire’s fragile fiscal …

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