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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Chemical Hazard Program

… physical or health hazards. Physical Hazard:  A chemical for which there is scientifically valid evidence that it is a … unstable, or water reactive. Health Hazard:  A chemical for which there is statistically significant evidence based … periodic chemical surveys to ensure that SDS are available for all hazardous chemicals. Maintain and update the program …

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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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On-Campus Employment

… F-1 students are ONLY authorized to work on campus for up to an accumulated 20 hours per week while school is in … each office and is not guaranteed to be 14 hours per week for a single position.) To confirm if a job opening is … employment. You can e-mail ISS at iss@hampshire.edu for work authorization instructions. Any off-campus work, …

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Exchange

… Students enrolled in a program of study abroad, approved for credit by Hampshire College, may be considered enrolled at Hampshire for the purpose of applying for Title IV federal aid as well as state and institutional …

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Library Acquisitions and Technology

… volumes and periodicals it acquires. Named Endowed Funds for Information Technology and Library Acquisitions are … in the College's educational resources. We seek funders for twenty-five named endowed funds for information technology at a funding level of $50,000 or …

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Benefits Summary

… Summary Update in progress… exciting things are on the way for 2026!   All employee benefits information is conveniently … navigating ADP, please reach out to HRKAssist@Hilbgroup.com .   Go to adp workforce now Employee Assistance Employee … navigating ADP, please reach out to HRKAssist@Hilbgroup.com .   Go to adp workforce now Employee Assistance Employee …

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Community-Supported Agriculture

… all vegetable CSA distributions from July through November for the 2025 season. We will post about all meat sales on the … traditional fall CSA share, which will also be available for the 2025 season. When? Produce pick-ups are once a week between 3 and 6 p.m. on Thursdays in the summer for eight weeks (July and August) and in the fall for 12 …

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Lab Safety Manual: Chemical Management

… awareness, and disposal. The lab manager is responsible for monitoring chemical storage and use in the CSC, and will … accepting a package, the lab manager should inspect it for visible damage. If there are any signs of damage, the … shipper.  Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are requested for each chemical ordered. MSDS are received by the office of …

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Media Services Loan Policy

… the use of equipment. Full list of equipment available for checkout: Media Services and Equipment Manual . … at an event) Loan Periods Most equipment can be borrowed for up to seven days (one week). Event support equipment, … such as speakers and microphones, can be borrowed for three days. Due to high demand of certain items, you may …

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Planning Events

… and grounds staff  to accommodate any specific set-ups for your event including: rental of tables and chairs  … and Summer Programs Office requires ten business days for any special set-up requests. Students do not need to …  provides technical assistance and audio-visual equipment for special events including: lectures conferences group …

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Leave of Absence

… Students who go on leave of absence are not eligible for any financial aid for the duration of the leave. Students on leave of absence … their student loans and should contact their loan servicer for more information. If you are taking a leave for the Fall …

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Jinnie Spiegler 80F

… Spiegler 80F Jinnie Spiegler is the director of curriculum for the Anti-Defamation League. She has been working in the field of education for 20 years, and has overseen various educational programs, … and social justice curriculum. She has also worked for Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility, …

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Office of the Vice President

… Office of the Vice President The vice president for finance and administration is responsible for executive oversight of the areas of financial planning … health and safety. The vice president is also responsible for major contract administration, including third party …

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Make Your Office Eco-Friendly

… with at least 30% post-consumer recycled content. Look for products with minimal packaging. For many products buying larger sizes means less packaging … and is durable and repairable. Check with purchasing for appropriate purchases. Don't buy paper that is a …

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Minutes of Benefits Advisory Committee (BAC): May 3, 2012

… with the options presented and the competing needs for our limited funds. The BAC discussed that one option for retirees available now is the access to Commonwealth … to research a possible retiree health plan alternative for early retirees. III. Announcement to the community about …

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