Guarding Against Malware
… window informs you that you have a virus on your computer, and it offers to scan or disinfect the computer for you. You're a savvy user, though, and you realize that this is just a scam, and what it is really going to do is install spyware or …
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Information Security Breach Notification Policy
… to information safeguarded both by Hampshire College and/or by third-party vendors and contractors working with Hampshire College. Suspected or … investigate all reports of security breaches of private and/or Level III information, as defined in the Hampshire …
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A Documentary History of Hampshire College, Vol. 3: 1985-1995
… History of Hampshire College, Vol. 3: 1985-1995 Compiled and edited by Susan A. Dayall Preface This third volume of … College covers a period of new initiatives, controversies and (as always) struggle. A new President, Gregory S. Prince, … a number of exciting new projects, issues of censorship and political correctness emerged on campus, and the …
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Employee or Independent Contractor?
… used by the federal government. Under laws enacted in 2004 and the attorney general's interpretative guidance, a work … factors applies: The individual must be free from "control and direction" in performing his or her job. A written … must actually accomplish his job with independence and autonomy. The individual's job/service must be performed …
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McNamara, Kate - 1999F
… McNamara, Kate - 1999F Family and Friends Weekend saw the return of Kate McNamara 99F to … barn. I spent time with each student looking at their work and discussing their processes. Many of the students were in their Div 3 and I had the chance to engage in a dialogue about how their …
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ISEP: Europe
… university enrollment Language of Instruction: English and/or host language; varies by host institution Fields of Study: Options across the arts, humanities, business and STEM fields; varies by host institution Prerequisites: … are enrolled in courses at an ISEP member institution and are fully immersed in the host university. This model …
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Recommendation Letters
… Letters Prospective employers, graduate schools, and scholarship foundations may ask for one to three letters … or internships, or supervisors of community leadership and volunteer activities. Your recommenders will be asked to comment on how long they have known you and in what capacity; their recommendations will be taken …
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Common Data Set
… among data providers in the higher education community and publishers as represented by the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News & World Report. The combined goal of this collaboration is to improve the quality and accuracy of information provided to all involved in a …
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Office Fire Safety
… Office Fire Safety Keep exit paths clear and unobstructed. Do not block fire extinguishers or alarm … or other open flames. Toasters, toaster ovens, hot plates, and other cooking devices with open heating elements (you can … only allowed in kitchenettes or lounges. Small microwaves and hot pots are allowed in offices. Never leave cooking …
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Student Computer Diagnostic Center
… Center (SDC) is staffed by IT student technicians and is supervised by IT user support staff. The SDC provides … students having problems with their computer software and simple hardware problems. This service is available to … free of charge. Services include: Remove malware, pop-ups, and viruses from your computer. Repair Windows and Macintosh …
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Frequently Asked Questions
… the interns with an informal orientation to your workplace and determine their tasks and responsibilities throughout the summer. Interns typically … in a special project, participate in daily operations, and "shadow" professionals in the field. The more contact you …
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Password Policy
… password can compromise Hampshire College's data systems and services. As such, all users (including contractors and vendors with access to Hampshire College's systems) are … taking the appropriate steps, outlined below, to select and secure their passwords. 2.0 Purpose The purpose of this …
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Tracy Calvan 74F P10
… of raising major gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Over the last 25 years, I have administered and consulted with education and advocacy programs and secured revenue at a broad range of …
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The Logo
… represents the four colleges (Amherst, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst) that created … Hampshire, a proving ground for educational innovation and reform. Download the logo graphic by right-clicking on …
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Special Projects
… Special Projects can be essential to a student’s education and should result in substantial learning. Special Projects … Projects can take place at any time of the calendar year and can be initiated at any time after a student enrolls at … for 180 hours or more. As Special Projects can be started and completed off the semester schedule, they do not count …
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Hampshire at a Glance
… their passions by designing their own programs of study and recruiting a faculty committee to guide them on their … path of intellectual discovery. Through active, engaged, and collaborative learning, students become creators of knowledge and are encouraged to connect their academic work and the …
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Minutes of Benefits Advisory Committee (BAC): September 22, 2011
… Other BAC members not in attendance: Steven Roof I. Review and Follow Up The group was given the opportunity to review minutes and ask follow-up questions from August 25, 2011 BAC meeting. … in College contribution towards individual, two-person and family health insurance is equitable in the Valley. …
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Photographs of Friday, May 15 Events
… for professors Merle Bruno, Bob Coles, Nancy Lowry, and Wayne Kramer, and special projects manager Gai Carpenter; Division III performances and presentations across the campus; and the Decades Dinner …
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Finding Us
… Finding Us The Office of Accessibility Resources and Services (OARS) is located in the Lemelson building. … OARS shares an entrance with the central records office and the Center for Academic Support and Advising (CASA). The entrance pictured here is facing the …
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Sussman, Anna - 1996F
… Hampshire College from 1996 to 2000, studying writing and journalism right from the start. "I was attracted to the approach," she recalls. "And I knew I needed a small environment with lots of personal … graduate school at the University of California, Berkeley and became drawn to radio journalism. "I liked putting …
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Note Taking Accommodations
… academic autonomy, utilizing course resources, strategies, and technology to capture and manipulate information from courses on their own or in collaboration with faculty and OARS staff. If you are not approved for note-based …
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Additional Requirements for Homeschooled Applicants
… to get the strongest sense of the high school program and level of achievement. We suggest that the student's home … description of learning activity or course taken The dates and amount of time spent on the activity Texts read and work produced related to the learning activity (i.e. …
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Teaching Assistant
… expects teaching assistants to attend the class sessions and spend a minimum of six hours weekly outside of class on … Course planning Leading discussions/Critiques Designing and teaching one or more class sessions Holding office hours Providing feedback on papers and other assignments Scheduling and acting as a liaison with …
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Exit Loan Counseling
… Hampshire College students who have borrowed Direct loans and are taking a leave of absence, withdrawing, or graduating … the College's loan counselor in November, December, April, and May. Participating in an online version is acceptable at … loan debt borrowed while they attended Hampshire, and other colleges if a transfer student; are given an …
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Creating a Budget
… it tells you what money comes in, what money goes out, and where the money goes. A budget can help you: get control … out of financial trouble; become a smarter consumer; set and achieve financial goals; and pave the way to a more secure future. To create a …
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