Resources

Reporting Resources

Resource

Phone/Location

Types of Support

Dean of students office

413.559.5412/Merrill Student Life

The dean of students office and the division of student life provide programming, resources, and an array of services to help facilitate student development and student success; support and cultivate a rich learning environment; and encourage community building at Hampshire College.

The staff in the dean of students office is available to meet with students to provide individual guidance or support, as well.

TBD,

chief diversity officer

The chief diversity officer provide leadership and advocacy in developing partnerships across divisions to promote inclusion, equity and diversity as central themes to the mission of the College. The chief diversity officer is responsible for coordinating and guiding all efforts to define, understand, assess, foster, and cultivate diversity as a fundamental institutional and educational resource. The chief diversity officer ensures that the College community understands and is in compliance with both federal and state laws and College policies with respect to equal opportunity, accessibility, and educational programs. The chief diversity officer can also provide support and guidance on either an informal or formal procedure.

Office for diversity and multicultural education

Natalie Sowell, dean of multicultural education and inclusion

Jacquelyn Jeffery, administrative assistant for diversity and multicultural education

413.559.6099/Cole Science Center, 107

413.559.5379/Cole Science Center, 115

The office for diversity and multicultural education is responsible for the general advancement of diversity in the life of the College. This includes racial, ethnic, gender, disability, and class diversity, as well as diversity based on sexual orientation. The primary mission is to safeguard campus wellbeing as it relates to diversity issues. Responsibilities include serving as an information clearinghouse for the whole community with regards to resources and opportunities related to diversity; sponsoring and organizing academic and cultural activities around these same topics; and supporting the work of the faculty on curricular and pedagogical innovations that advance the representation of traditionally marginalized or underrepresented groups in the academic program.

Confidential Reporting and Counseling

Resource

Phone/Location

Types of Support

Health and counseling services

413.559.5458. Located near the Red Barn.

For medical attention MWF 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and TTh 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. when classes are in session. For mental health counseling appointments MWF 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and TTh 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m when classes are in session.

Spiritual life office (ordained clergy only)

413.559.5282. Dakin Student Life.

For spiritually-based counseling and support.