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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 12:00noon - 2:00pm (except Tuesdays). 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 Center will close on Tuesday, December 18 at noon and will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, at 8:30 am. Hoxsey Street. Ext. 2206.
Psychological Counseling Services will close on Friday, December 14th and will re-open on Wednesday, January 2nd. Health Center, Hoxsey Street. Ext. 2353.
The Chaplains' Office is open weekdays from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The chaplains' walk-in hours for the final week of classes, reading period and exams are posted outside the office; and each chaplain is available during many weekend and nighttime hours as well; check the website (www.williams.edu/chaplains/) for hours and contact information. 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, December 6, 2007.
Writing Workshop is open in Sawyer Library, Third Floor 8:00 pm - 12:00 midnight and in Schow Science Library, Rm. 010 9:00 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, Sunday-Thursday nights, 8-Midnight. WW closes for the semester at 12 midnight and 11pm respectively on Thursday, December 6, 2007.
The Paresky Center is open 24/7 until December 17. Paresky will close on December 17 th at 5pm and will be open 7am – 5pm from December 18-21. Paresky will be closed from December 22-January 1, reopening on Wednesday, January 2.
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
Massachusetts has recently changed its laws for jury selection to include all Massachusetts inhabitants. This means that any U.S. Citizen, 18 years or older who resides in Massachusetts for 50% or more of the calendar year is eligible to be called for jury duty. The main impetus behind this change it to include a broader range of jurors. The previous selection process relied on voter registration lists and thus limited the diversity of jurors. In addition, under the new laws there are virtually no status exemptions (e.g., under previous laws, all teachers, legislators, etc. were exempt. This is no longer true). Therefore, unless you do not satisfy the basic qualifications of an eligible juror (see Part A below) it is likely that you will have to serve. However, you should keep in mind that the laws have been modified both to shorten the length of jury duty and to allow you to schedule your duty at a convenient time. First, check Part A to make sure you are not exempt from jury duty. Then, if you do not qualify for an exemption, check Part B for suggestions on how to plan your jury duty.
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 18 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).