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End of Term Resources
We would like to remind you of the services and resources listed in the Student Handbook and available at Williams to those who find that they would like advice, help, or just friendly reassurance.
You can schedule appointments with most of the offices listed
below, or take advantage of the walk-in and phone-in hours listed here
or in the Weekly Calendar.
Remember, too, that faculty members, Junior Advisors, Senior Advisors, and many others are available if you would like help in managing the conflicting demands that seem most pressing at the end of the term. If you need help, just ask.
You'll also find listed below, information about all-night computing and study facilities.
Good luck, and let us know if we can help.
The Dean's Office will maintain walk-in hours throughout the semester from 12:30noon - 2:30pm. No appointments are necessary. Hopkins Hall, Second
Floor. Ext. 4171.
Director of Academic Resources is available to talk about study skills, time-management, tutoring supports, test-taking and reading strategies, disability support services, and academic achievement. Joyce is available by appointments Monday through Fridays from 8:30am to 4:30pm and for walk-in hours, no appointments necessary-Fridays from 10:00am - 12:00noon. Paresky Center, Second Floor room 202. Ext. 4672.
The Health Services maintains regular Health Center hours, Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 9PM and Saturday and Sunday from 1pm until 8pm, until May 25th.
May 26th the hours are from 8:30 am - 2:00 pm. May 27th - June 5th the hours are Monday - Friday 9:00am - 2:00 pm. The last physician clinic is Friday May 22nd. All pharmacy orders must be placed no later than May 20th. The Health Center closes for the year on Friday June 5th.
Hoxsey Street. Ext. 2206.
Psychological Counseling Services is open Monday through Friday by appointment through Tuesday May 19th.
Health Center, Hoxsey Street. Ext. 2353.
Peer Health is a student-run organization that serves as a liasion between the student body and the Health Center. In addition to co-sponsoring health related events, like those of Active Minds and other Health Center projects, they host counseling hours in Paresky 212 Sunday-Thursday, 7-10p.m. During those hours, a trained Peer Health member is available to answer questions, give advise, or just chat. There are also many brochures and handouts in their office for the curious. x3140
The Chaplains' Office Regular hours are weekdays from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. During the final week of classes, reading period and finals, the chaplains are available during many weekend and night-time hours as well. End-of-semester walk-in hours are posted ouside the office; check the website (www.williams.edu/chaplains/) for other information, email addresses and phone extensions..
Paresky Room 205 - Ext. 2483
The Multicultural Center will be accessible 24-hours a day with student ID. Students may
speak with the Director or any of the staff during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Jenness House. Ext. 3340.
The Office of Campus Life is open weekdays from 8:30am – 4:30pm, Paresky 2 nd floor, Ext. 4747.
24-Hour Computing and Study Areas
The Multicultural Center has study areas available with limited computer access in Jenness, Rice and Hardy Houses. The houses can be accessed through the front door with a student ID.
The Office of Information Technology is open (card access) 24-hours a day throughout the academic year.
Driscoll Lounge is open (card access) 24-hours a day throughout the academic year.
Math and Science Resource Center is open Sunday - Thursday 8pm - Midnight in Thompson Physical Laboratory, rooms 113, 114, and 207 throughout the semester up to midnight on Thursday, May 14, 2009.
Writing Workshop is open in Sawyer Library, Third Floor 7:45 pm - 12:00 midnight and in Schow Science Library, Rm. 010 7:45 pm - 11:00 pm. If you want one-on-one help with an essay, follow the signs to the Writing Workshops open in Sawyer and Schow libraries. WW closes for the semester at 12 midnight a on Thursday, May 14, 2009.
The Paresky Center is open on regular academic-year hours until Friday, May 9, at which time the building goes to 24/7 card access until Monday, May 19 (the building will close at 4:30pm on the 19th). From May 20 - June 8, Paresky's hours will reflect needs for regular office hours, Senior Week events, and Reunions. From June 9 - July 27, Paresky will be open 7 days a week from 7am - 8pm. From July 28 - August 24, Paresky will be open Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30pm, closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Regular academic-year hours will begin again on Monday, August 25.
There is a phone available in all locations should you need to call for an escort. (x4400).
REMEMBER TO MAKE A BACK-UP COPY OF YOUR WORK ON A SEPARATE DISK.
There is a phone available in all locations should you need to call for an escort. (x4400).
Information on Jury Duty in Massachusetts
According to the Office of Jury Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, "Every U.S. Citizen 17 years of age or older who is a Massachusetts resident or an inhabitant for more than 50% of the time is eligible to serve as a juror. If you are a resident of another state but a student at a Massachusetts college, you are an inhabitant for more than 50% of the year and, therefore, eligible to serve as a juror in Massachusetts. "
It is not unusual for students residing in Berkshire County tobe summoned to serve as trial jurors. Jury service, on a short-term basis, can provide students with a good opportunity to fulfill one of their important responsibilities as members of the community. Williams College supports students in their fulfillment of this civic duty.
Students should carefully read all materials they receive with their summons to service, which contain helpful information about confirming, postponing, rescheduling, or relocating service, and address many of the most frequently asked questions. Jury duty is an important legal obligation, and those who fail to respond are subject to criminal prosecution.
Students who must miss class in order to fulfill their jury service requirement should notify each of their instructors of the summons and make arrangements to complete any missed work. The Dean's Office will be able to assist you in making arrangements for missed class time due to jury service. Students may be required to furnish their summons notice or the certificate of service when making these arrangements.
If you have any questions about jury duty, including confirming, postponing, rescheduling, or limiting your service, please contact the Office of Jury Commissioner (l-800-THE-JURY/1-800-843-5879). Further information can be found on the Office of Jury Commissioner's website at www.massjury.com.
Part A. Students exempt from jury duty in Massachusetts.
You are exempt from jury duty if any one of the following conditions are true. Note that if you are exempt, you still need to return your forms indicating to the Jury Commissioner the reason(s) for your exemption.
- You are under 17 years old.
- You are not a U.S. Citizen.
- You have served on a jury (anywhere in n the U.S.) within the past 3 years.
- You have committed a felony in the past 7 years.
- You will not be residing in Massachusetts for 50% of the calendar year. This means that any senior leaving the state by July 1 is exempt. (Indicate this exemption by checking box #5). Note junior year abroad students are not exempt and must serve jury duty.
Part B. Students Who are Not Exempt --How to Plan for Jury Duty
- Choose a day that is convenient for you. You are allowed one automatic postponement of up to a year. Keep in mind that 95% of jurors serve 3 days or less and it is most probable that you will only have to serve 1 day. This is because even if you do have to appear in court, you may not get selected as one of the jurors. In addition, at the judge's discretion you can be dismissed from serving on trials lasting for more than one day.
- If you are on standby status, call the Courthouse in Pittsfield after 3 p.m. the day before you are scheduled to serve. Ninety-nine percent of potential jurors in Berkshire County are placed on standby status. Notification of status is through the mail about one week before your scheduled date. If you are placed on standby, call the Courthouse the day before your are scheduled to serve to see if it is necessary for you to appear in court. If you are not needed, you do not have to go to Pittsfield and you will have satisfied the jury duty requirement for one year. If you are needed, you will have to go to Pittsfield (see below). If you do not receive standby notification, you will automatically have to appear in court on your scheduled date.
- Arrange for transportation to Pittsfield. You will need to be at the Courthouse at 8:30 a.m. for an orientation meeting (a 20-30 minute film and brief explanation of procedures). Following this orientation you will have a chance to request that the judge limit your service to one day. (You might explain to the judge that you are a full-time student with a difficult schedule, transportation difficulties, grade problems, etc., - if applicable.)
- If you have further questions contact the Dean's Office or call the Office of the Jury Commissioner (1-800-843-5879) or Pittsfield District Court, 43 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA (clerk's office 413-442-5468).