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The Announcement
Hampshire College Announces that it is seeking a partner and may not take a Fall class -
The Occupation
Hamp RiseUP starts its occupation of the President's Office -
The Decision
The Trustees vote not to take a Fall 2019 class -
The Teach-In
Various alumns, most notably Suzanne Perkins, come to campus to offer their perspective -
First Round Staff Layoffs
Nine staff are laid off, including top leadership in Advancement -
VNC (Invalidated)
The Faculty take a vote of no confidence in various College leaders. It is invalidated for multiple reasons, procedural and technical -
Coalition formed
A group of faculty meeting off campus start the Coalition and their Re-Envisioning plan -
Coalition Presents plan to Board
The newly-formed Coalition presents their plan for the future to the Board of Trustees -
Independence
Everything changes. In the span of two weeks, Gaye, Kim, Mim, Krista, Gloria, several other members of the board, and several other key staff members resign. The Board votes for independence. Ken is named interim president. -
The Occupation Ends
HampRiseUP ends their occupation of the President's Office -
Second Round Staff Layoffs
Much bigger round of layoffs -
Mary Resigns
Our VPFA announces her resignation, leaving Eva the only member of Senior Administration still standing -
Ed is announced as President
Hampshire College Announces Eighth President is Edward Wingenbach