EPEC Frequently Asked Questions

= General Information = EPEC stands for Experimental Programs in Education and Community. EPEC is a platform for students, faculty, and staff to design and hold courses based on their interests that may not be offered in other venues. EPEC is also a source of support for student facilitators on campus through bi-weekly meetings and online resources. EPEC is a student group with one coordinator and two signers (the coordinator also serves as a third signer).

= Frequently Asked Questions =

What is EPEC?
EPEC is a student group that allows students, faculty, staff, and alums to hold workshops on a topic of their choosing. EPECs may be on any topic as long as the activity does not violate the Risk Assessment Guidelines of Hampshire College. In addition to providing a platform for community based classes, EPEC also serves as a support for student facilitators on campus (TA's, Signers, HSU Members, etc.) through bi-weekly meetings, trainings, and online resources.

How do I reserve a space for my EPEC?
All EPEC classes must be held in a public space on campus (i.e. not in your mod, dorm, or lounge). Since EPEC is a student group, you request a space for EPEC classes just as you would for a regular student group meeting. Go to http://www.hampshire.edu/studentlife/2700.htm and click on 'event registration form' in the box on the left. Fill out the form and within a few days you will hear back with a definite location for your space. ''' ERF's must be filed two weeks before the date of your event. '''

Can we get food for class?
Yes. EPEC's student group status allows classes to receive funding from the SAF through Fundcom. It can get a little tricky when multiple classes request food, so please try to keep costs to 5 dollars per person attending your class. For example, if there are three people in your class (including you) you should only spend 15$.

To request food, send an email to the EPEC coordinator at epec@hampshire.edu detailing the amount you will be spending, what kind of food you would like and when. ''' If possible, please use purchase orders instead of fronting the money and filling out a Request for Payment. Purchase orders are easy and must be filled out a week before your event. If you have questions about Purchase Orders, you can look at the FundCom page or come into EPEC office hours in CLA. '''

Can we get equipment for class?
Within reason, yes. If you need equipment for class please send an e-mail to the EPEC coordinator at epec@hampshire.edu and they will aid you in the funding process.

Does EPEC count for anything?
With proper planning, YES!

If you are a facilitator and want credit:

Please let the EPEC Coordinator know by the end of add/drop if you would like an evaluation for your EPEC activity. The Coordinator must sit in on at least one of your classes. The Coordinator will also give your participants forms to evaluate your facilitation which will be used to write your eval. Please communicate with your committee if you would like to receive credit for facilitating an EPEC. This is an excellent way for Div IIIs to fulfill Advanced Learning Requirements or for Div IIs to fulfill CEL-2 requirements.

If you are a participant and want credit:

Please let your facilitator know that you would like credit and they will contact the EPEC Coordinator. The coordinator will then list the activity on the CEL-1 page so the participant can track their hours. The facilitator must evaluate your participation in the EPEC. Please communicate with your committee to ensure they will accept an EPEC in your portfolio.

What can we do in an EPEC?
Pretty much anything. Just be sure not to violate the risk guidelines of the college, so no blowing things up, setting things on fire, and generally doing things you know you're not supposed to do.

Where do I apply?
To facilitate an EPEC please fill out the online application on our hampedia page: https://hampedia.org/wiki/EPEC To take an EPEC, you can browse the EPEC course listings and email to facilitator to ask for their permission to take the class.