General Information (Chapter 6)

Community Services (Section 602)

Computer Purchases and Loan Programs

Smith College students, staff, and faculty with a valid Smith College OneCard are eligible to purchase a new computer system at educational prices through the Smith College Computer Store. Loans for computer purchases are also available. For information, please visit www.smith.edu/its/services/computer_purchases.html

Credit Union

As a Smith College employee, you and your family may become members of the UMass Five College Federal Credit Union. For information, please visit https://secure.umassfive.org/index.epl

Employee Discount Programs

Employee discounts are available at local or national stores. For updated information, please visit www.smith.edu/staffcouncil/discounts.php

Five Colleges Inc.

Five Colleges Inc. is a nonprofit educational consortium that promotes the broad educational and cultural objectives of Amherst College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. For more information on the programs and services (both formal and informal) offered through Five College cooperation, please visit www.fivecolleges.edu/

Human Resource Development

All employees are encouraged to further their careers through Human Resources Development workshops that are offered to staff and faculty in the fall and spring semesters. Job-related workshops include communication skills, conflict management, customer service, and management development. Programs focused on health and well-being such as yoga, stress management, and balancing work and life issues are also offered. For a schedule and registration information, please visit www.smith.edu/hr/hrdev_catalog.php

Libraries

All members of the Smith College community with a valid Smith College OneCard or a Smith College library card may use the facilities of the William Allan Neilson Library and the Hillyer (art), Josten (performing arts), and Young (science) libraries.