Faculty/Student Entertainment Funds
Williams College offers funds for faculty to share meals with students, fostering informal academic engagement and stronger faculty-student relationships outside the classroom.
Funder: Williams College
Due Dates: Rolling (subject to fund availability)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75–$250 per semester depending on number of students taught; half-time faculty eligible for 50% of these amounts.
Summary: Supports faculty sharing meals with students to encourage informal engagement outside the classroom.
Key Information: Funds may be depleted before year-end; confirmation required before spending.
Description
The Faculty/Student Entertainment Funds at Williams College provide financial support for full-time and half-time faculty to share meals with their students, either on or off campus. The primary goal is to foster informal engagement and strengthen faculty-student relationships outside formal academic settings. The program is administered by the Dean of the College, who manages both the allocation and confirmation of funds. Alcohol purchases are strictly prohibited under this program. These funds are distinct from other Williams College meal and entertainment programs, each of which has separate rules and oversight.
