Frequently Asked Questions: Orientation Staff Positions

… coordinator? Orientation leaders (OLs) work with all of the incoming students to lead them through our orientation … leaders throughout the program by facilitating parts of the OL training and by checking in with leaders each day of the program and offering guidance where needed. …

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J-1 Short Term Scholars Regulations

… and repatriation insurance in effect for the duration of their exchange visitor status. (22 C.F.R.§62.14) A willful … failure to carry insurance is considered to be a violation of the Exchange Visitor Program regulations. Short-Term … the United States on a short-term visit for the purpose of lecturing, observing, consulting, training, or …

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Sample Questions for an Informational Interview

… your contact's advice about his or her particular field of work. Below are some questions to target certain types of information. Select several that are relevant to where you … Job and Career What are the duties/responsibilities of your job? What do you do in a typical day or week? What …

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Housing Designations

… at Hampshire have designations regarding the quietness of their space and the gender identity of the residents. Additionally, many students choose to live … College housing has the following options in terms of gender designation. Women : For students who identify as …

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Division I Advising

… must satisfactorily complete seven academic courses, one of which must be a Division I seminar. The other six elective courses may be a combination of faculty-evaluated Hampshire courses and Five-College … courses designated as half courses may fulfill one out of the six electives. OPRA courses and other courses labeled …

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The Bradford College Room

… in 1803. In May 2000, the college closed its doors because of declining enrollments. After fulfilling its outstanding … Hampshire College by court order in 2005. In recognition of this award, the trustees of Hampshire College voted to name the special collections …

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Grievance Procedures

… Grievance Procedures Hampshire College and the office of accessibility resources and services (OARS) recognize the right of students to file a grievance if they believe they have … academic programs, resources, or other services because of a disability. In order to establish the basis for such a …

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Hampshire College Student Computing Acceptable Use Policy

… support academic, research, and administrative needs of all students, faculty, and staff members of the College community. The following policy is intended to shape the College's use of these resources and to assert our shared values and …

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Housing Exemption for Domestic Partnerships

… may live off campus if they are legally married, as one of the "automatic exemption" criteria. Students who are not … in a serious, committed relationship for a minimum of the previous 12 months.  2. Evidence of at least two of the following options:      A. Joint bank …

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The Red Barn

… Spring 1971 (the first year the College was open) a group of students with professor Norton Juster undertook the design for the renovation of the Red Barn. This Humanities and Arts course (HA175) … the site and existing structure, conducted a survey of the Hampshire community to determine its preferences for …

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A Message from the AAG: January 31, 2019

… alumni Facebook group in just 10 days, and more than 500 of us participated in President Nelson’s webinars regarding … partnership. The voices we’ve heard are representative of the critical thinking and tenacity that has been central to every iteration of Hampshire College. The Alumni Advisory Group exists to …

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Why Choose Hampshire College for Your Next Summer Program?

… Location, Location, Location Located on an 800-acre campus of orchards, farmland, and forest within the historic Pioneer … car, plane, and bus, and provides ample parking for groups of varying sizes. Professional Service, Packaged Pricing We … professional, flexible, and customer-driven. As members of the Association of Collegiate Conference and Events …

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Gift Planning

… arrived, in 1970, Hampshire has demonstrated the value of philanthropic investment in educational innovation. Our … are shaping the world in every field, from the frontiers of science, to art, to social justice. Gift commitments made … income-tax deduction, possible decrease in or elimination of long-term capital gains tax, a reduction in estate and …

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Guiding Principles

… Principles Updated April 9, 2019 – Hampshire's Board of Trustees has been exploring ways to bring about a thriving future for Hampshire in advance of our 50th anniversary in 2020. Our work together is guided … Hampshire Advance our educational model Keep the interests of students, staff, and faculty at the forefront Commit to …

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Mission and Values

… Mission and Values The mission of the office of college advancement is to build and sustain positive … order to realize fully the academic mission and potential of Hampshire College. Commitment to Enduring Relationships We …

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Naming the Buildings

… and so on. That year, the Trustees decided to name some of the existing buildings for people connected with the founding of the College. Thus, the library was named after Harold F. Johnson, chairman of the Board of Trustees, who gave the initial $6 million to …

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Harold F. Johnson

… inter-disciplinary collaboration, and its discarding of traditional (and, he agreed, outmoded) ideas such as tenure and varsity sports. He asked the president of Amherst College whether there was still interest in … to becoming a reality. The New College Plan remains one of the founding documents of Hampshire College. Johnson …

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Replacement and Duplicate Diplomas

… or duplicate diplomas will be issued with the signatures of current officials. Replacement and duplicate diplomas take … the form to the following address. Attn: Diplomas Dean of Faculty Office Hampshire College 893 West Street Amherst, … MA 01002 Replacement diplomas are reissued for a fee of $75.00. Please include a check or money order made payable …

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Listening and the Brain

… in hearing loss. "I was intrigued by how low levels of hearing perception can affect everything else in life," he … Music, Brain, and Development with Neil Stillings, dean of the School of Cognitive Science at Hampshire. In that class, students …

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Five College Area Resources

… College Area Resources The Five College Consortium , one of the oldest and most successful consortia in the country, provides an extraordinarily rich set of cultural resources as it connects the Pioneer Valley's … multicultural student groups, and offers a vast array of support and educational programs. Students from each of

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Residence Life and Housing

… to create residential environments that meet the needs of students while promoting a vibrant campus life. Residence … their individual rights and needs with the responsibility of being part of the community and make our practices and policies as …

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Sue Darlington: Trees, Monks, and Interdisciplinary Teaching

… is the knowledge she brings from outside it. The professor of anthropology and Asian studies spent part of her fall 2010 sabbatical in Thailand, continuing decades-long research into the involvement of Buddhist monks in environmental conservation work. That …

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Excavation Policy

… to keep themselves and others safe while doing this type of work. Procedure Responsibility All underground utility … at least 72 hours prior to the date any type of digging work is scheduled to start.  Indicate the … to its length, made below the surface ground in excess of 3 feet below grade and the depth of which is, in general, …

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Chemical Donation Policy

… but in many cases the chemicals are taken in anticipation of future use on campus. Accepting donated chemicals has … compliance issues, (e.g., labeling, storage, availability of MSDS, regulatory reporting), and, in many cases, the chemicals have eventually been disposed of as waste at significant cost to the College. In order to …

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Preferred First Name and Pronoun Policy

… Preferred First Name Requests Students have a choice of displaying their preferred first name instead of their legal first name, or in addition to their legal … on TheHub and Moodle. Pronouns are viewable to members of the Hampshire community who have a login to the directory. …

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