Diversity in the Community
A diverse community is inclusive and responsive, and is supportive of its faculty, students, and staff. A diverse community recognizes and supports all manifestations of diversity, which include but are not limited to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and place of origin.
The Skidmore community comes from an increasingly interconnected, globalized world, and students benefit from living and learning in an environment in which there are participants from all manner of backgrounds. The goal is to encourage students to consider diverse experiences and perspectives throughout their lives. All members of the College community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing an environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced.
Reference: http://www.lafayette.edu/campus-life/living-on-campus/diverse-environment/
