Campus Speaker/Artist Request Form
Hobart and William Smith Colleges offer OAFA-managed funding to support faculty in hosting guest speakers or artists, emphasizing equity, diversity, and campus enrichment.
Funder: Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Due Dates: Ongoing (requests accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Typical honorarium: $100 (virtual), $250 (in-person), $500 (multiple events/day); travel and related costs may also be covered.
Summary: Supports HWS faculty and departments in hosting guest speakers or artists through an equity-focused, centralized OAFA process.
Key Information: Faculty should check for available department/program funds before applying to OAFA.
Description
This opportunity provides Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS) faculty and departments with a centralized, equitable process to request funding from the Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs (OAFA) for hosting guest speakers or artists on campus. The initiative is designed to streamline funding requests, ensure fair access to resources, and support the college’s commitment to equity in enrichment activities. OAFA encourages use of this standardized process over ad hoc or individualized requests.
