Skidmore College

Sit on Senate and be a Voice for the Entire Student Body!
Senators-At-Large are advocates for the entire student body on Senate and are responsible for communicating the policies and business of Senate to their constituency. They sit on important committees and write resolutions that enact program and policy for the campus.

ZERO (0) Positions
Contact Jenny Snow, jsnow@skidmore.edu for more info.

Control SGA’s Money!
Chaired by the VP Financial Affairs, B&F advises all SGA clubs on financial policy and budgeting inquiries.

ONE (1) Position
Contact current Chair, Jono Zeidan, jzeidan@skidmore.edu for more info.

Help Skidmore’s 100+ Clubs!
Chaired by the VP Club Affairs, CAC acts as the chief liason between all SGA clubs and Senate, helping to charter new clubs and de-charter the old.

TWO (2) Positions
Contact current Chair, Alex Bland, abland@skidmore.edu for more info.

Care about Diversity? So do we!
Chaired by the VP Diversity Affairs, CoDA acts as a liason between Senate and OSDP clubs, planning open forum dialogues to discuss issues of diversity and social justice, mainly in relation to Skidmore’s campus. CoDA is also responsible for planning and facilitating the awesome new Skidmore Urban Experience (SUE) program, where students can visit major cities like Boston and NYC for a day for only $10!

ZERO (0) Positions
Contact current Chair, Sulin Ngo, sngo@skidmore.edu for more info.

Help determine future events at Falstaffs!
Chaired by the VP Club Affairs, the Fallstaffs Operating Committee oversees Falstaff's venu and helps to determine the future of the Falstaff's funds.

ONE (1) Positions
Contact VP Club Affairs, Alex Bland, abland@skidmore.edu for more info.

Interested in the judicial system? What about upholding Skidmore’s Honor Code?
When the Honor Code is said to be violated, IB—a tripartite board of students, faculty, and administrators—hears cases to determine whether or not a violation has occurred. IB judges responsibility of the respondent, and then comes up with creative sanctions to address the harms of the complainant or greater Skidmore community.

ZERO (0) Positions
Contact current Chair, Kate Millar, kmillar@skidmore.edu for more info.

Had fun at Junior Ring and Spring Fling? Plan them yourself!
Chaired by the Senior Class President, ICC officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Social Chair) programs class-sponsored events and voices class concerns.
Open Positions:
NONE
Contact current 2011 President, Libby Gronquist, egronqui@skidmore.edu for more info

You missed your opportunity to be pre-housed in a single, but you can still sit on Senate, Plan Monthly All-Hall Study Breaks….and FUN DAY!
Chaired by the VP Residential Affairs, IHB represents concerns of residential life and campus quality, while also planning all-hall and all-campus events, such as Moorebid Ball and Fun Day.
Open Positions:
Off-Campus Senaroy
Contact current Chair, Ali Drucker, adrucker@skidmore.edu for more info.

Have fun at the Spa on Friday and Saturday nights? Plan them!
LateNight, often with collaboration and co-sponsorship from other SGA clubs, plans cool events like Open Mic Nights and Stand-Up Comedy Shows every Friday and Saturday night in the Spa, as alternatives to alcohol and other drugs.

THREE (3) Positions
Contact Jenny Snow, jsnow@skidmore.edu for more info.

Did Campus Safety fairly ticket that student?
Parking Court hears appeals to parking offenses. It’s up to you to grant or deny the appeal!

TWO (2) Positions
Contact current Chair, Aaron Shifreen, ashifree@skidmore.edu for more info.

Wanna bring Stephen Colbert to Skidmore?
Speakers Bureau provides the funding and logistical support for clubs and departments to bring awesome speakers to campus. This board decides the keynote speaker, such as David Sedaris and Ira Glass.

SIX (6) Positions
Contact current Chair, Jessie Garretson, jgarrets@skidmore.edu for more info.

Re-ignite old and forgotten Skidmore Traditions!
TradComm recalls the traditions of yesteryear with fun and exciting events, such as the Boat Regate and Tree Lighting Ceremony.

FIVE (5) Positions
Contact current Chair, Alec Unkovic, aunkovic@skidmore.edu for more info.

The Honor Code is more than the statement we sign on a test! Make that known!
Work with the Honor Code Commissioner, VP Academic Affairs, and Senators to clarify and publicize the Honor Code, which extends beyond just academics to student life.

ONE (1) Positions
Contact current Chair, Aaron Shifreen, ashifreen@skidmore.edu for more info.

A subcommittee of Institutional Policy and Planning Committee (IPPC), you will meet with members of the Presidents Cabinet and Admissions Office to discuss key financial aid and admissions concerns for Skidmore.

ZERO (0) Positions
Contact Student Representative, Elizabeth Wylie, ewylie@skidmore.edu for more info.

Turn lights off at the D-Hall? CEC discusses campus-wide environmental policies and works to increase Skidmore’s sustainability.

ONE (1) Positions
Contact Student Representative, Gabby Stern, gstern@skidmore.edu for more info.

A subcommittee of Institutional Policy and Planning Committee (IPPC), you will meet with members of the Presidents Cabinet, among others, to discuss issues central to student affairs.

ZERO (0) Positions
Contact SGA President, Alex Stark, astark@skidmore.edu for more info.

Engage with and Inform the College’s higher-ups!
A subcommittee of Institutional Policies and Planning Committee (IPPC) and parent for the Bias Response Group, CIGU advises the President and other College offices and bodies of policy issues, practices, and procedures relating to diversity, intercultural and global understanding, intercultural literacy, issues of campus climate, and other matters related to implementation of Goal II of the College's Strategic Plan.

ZERO (0) Positions
Contact the VP Diversity Affairs, Sulin Ngo, sngo@skidmore.edu for more info.

Are you an athlete? A fan? Publicize sporting events and fitness recreation on campus!
AC provides oversight and support for the athletic, fitness, physical activity, and recreation programs on campus, while advising the Dean of Student Affairs and others in articulating and espousing the vision for athletics, fitness and recreation at Skidmore to assure productive links between athletic and academic programs. AC also evaluates the teaching of physical activity instructors and reviews the physical activity program.

ONE (1) Positions
Contact current Chair, Prof. Paul Arciero, parciero@skidmore.edu for more info.

Protect Our Academic Rights!
CAFR receives inquiries and complaints and considers formal charges of violations of academic freedom and rights from any faculty member, student, administrator, or trustee. CAFR, a small time commitment that deals with weighty issues, works to guard academic freedom and rights of all members of the academic community.

ZERO (0) Positions
Contact current Chair, Prof. Grace Burton, gburton@skidmore.edu for more info.

Decide who Graduates! ...Well, kind of...
CAS formulates and administers policy relating to the academic status of students concerning probation, honors, requirements for graduation, acceleration, study abroad petitions, and leaves of absence. CAS determines the academic status of each student on the basis of the record, reports of instructors, the opinion of the faculty in the major and any other relevant data.

ONE (1) Positions
Contact current Chair, Prof. Kate Graney, kgraney@skidmore.edu for more info.

Decide what makes it to our Course Catalog!...Well, kind of...
CC generates recommendations concerning immediate and long-range curricular matters, administers the self-determined majors program, and makes suggestions to the Faculty concerning other curricular matters brought forward by faculty, students, and the Administration.

ONE (1) Positions
Contact current Chair, Prof. Tim Harper, tharper@skidmore.edu for more info.

Members assist faculty coordinators to promote, facilitate, and coordinate the assessment of student learning throughout the college.

TWO (2) Positions
Contact VP of Communication and Outreach, Jenny Snow, jsnow@skidmore.edu for more info.

Help keep our Campus Safe!
Meet with a number of faculty and administrators of various vocations to review and administer policy and plans to assure the security of Skidmore campus.

ONE (1) Positions
Contact current Chair, Larry Britt, Campus Safety, lbritt@skidmore.edu for more info.

Advise the president as to how to most effectively work towards Goal 3 of the Strategic Plan, specifically to 'foster pedagogical innovation relating to responsible citizenship; support campus initiatives that teach and exemplify this value.'

ONE (1) Positions
Contact VP Academic Affairs, Logan Brenner, lbrenner@skidmore.edu for more info.

Members will review the current College policies regarding Expressions of Political Opinion and Use of College Facilities for Political Activities. Considering the benefits of students' educational experience, the school's commitment to academic freedom, and the rights of individuals to participate in political discourse on campus; as well as the limitations set by legalities concerning the school's status as a not for profit educational institution; group members will recommend revised policies to IPPC, and the President and Cabinet. Membership includes Barbara Krause, Executive Director of the Office of the President; Barbara Beck, Associate V.P. for Finance & Administration and Director of Human Resources; David Karp, Associate Dean of Student Affairs/Director of Campus Life; Andrea Wise, Director of Media Relations; 2 faculty members; and 2 student members appointed through SGA Willingness-to-Serve.

ONE (1) Positions
Contact SGA President, Alex Stark, astark@skidmore.edu for more info.

The President's Awards honor individuals and groups who have embraced the educational mission and progressive spirit of the College through exemplary commitment to personal excellence, campus pride, and community service. Nominations are open year-round and reviewed each spring through a process administered by the Student Affairs Subcommittee of the Institutional Planning and Policy Committee. Membership includes 3 faculty members from the IPPC – SA subcommittee and 2 student members appointed through SGA Willingness-to-Serve.

TWO (2) Positions
Contact SGA President, Alex Stark, astark@skidmore.edu for more info.

Case Council examines and discusses Case Center as a student space, both architecturally and through the amenities it provides. The group is responsible for changes such as the establishment of the Game Room and making suggestions to Dining Services about late night food options. Membership includes the Dean of Student Affairs, administrative representatives, the student V.P. for Residential Affairs, and 1 student member appointed through SGA Willingness-to-Serve.

ZERO (0) Position
Contact SGA President, Alex Stark, astark@skidmore.edu for more info.


SKIDMORE SGA ELECTIONS

Willingness-to-Serve


COMMITTEE POSITIONS The following committees have positions available through Willingness-to-Serve elections. Click on a particular committee name to expand a discription and available positions. Clicking on an already expanded committee name will collapse the description again. Sit on Senate and be a Voice for the Entire Student Body! Senators-At-Large are advocates for the entire student body on Senate and are responsible for communicating the policies and business of Senate to their constituency. They sit on important committees and write resolutions that enact program and policy for the campus. ZERO (0) Positions Contact Jenny Snow, jsnow@skidmore.edu for more info. ------------------------- SGA Committees ------------------------- Control SGA’s Money! Chaired by the VP Financial Affairs, B&F advises all SGA clubs on financial policy and budgeting inquiries. ONE (1) Position Contact current Chair, Jono Zeidan, jzeidan@skidmore.edu for more info. Help Skidmore’s 100+ Clubs! Chaired by the VP Club Affairs, CAC acts as the chief liason between all SGA clubs and Senate, helping to charter new clubs and de-charter the old. TWO (2) Positions Contact current Chair, Alex Bland, abland@skidmore.edu for more info. Care about Diversity? So do we! Chaired by the VP Diversity Affairs, CoDA acts as a liason between Senate and OSDP clubs, planning open forum dialogues to discuss issues of diversity and social justice, mainly in relation to Skidmore’s campus. CoDA is also responsible for planning and facilitating the awesome new Skidmore Urban Experience (SUE) program, where students can visit major cities like Boston and NYC for a day for only $10! ZERO (0) Positions Contact current Chair, Sulin Ngo, sngo@skidmore.edu for more info. Help determine future events at Falstaffs! Chaired by the VP Club Affairs, the Fallstaffs Operating Committee oversees Falstaff's venu and helps to determine the future of the Falstaff's funds. ONE (1) Positions Contact VP Club Affairs, Alex Bland, abland@skidmore.edu for more info. Interested in the judicial system? What about upholding Skidmore’s Honor Code? When the Honor Code is said to be violated, IB—a tripartite board of students, faculty, and administrators—hears cases to determine whether or not a violation has occurred. IB judges responsibility of the respondent, and then comes up with creative sanctions to address the harms of the complainant or greater Skidmore community. ZERO (0) Positions Contact current Chair, Kate Millar, kmillar@skidmore.edu for more info. Had fun at Junior Ring and Spring Fling? Plan them yourself! Chaired by the Senior Class President, ICC officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Social Chair) programs class-sponsored events and voices class concerns. Open Positions: NONE Contact current 2011 President, Libby Gronquist, egronqui@skidmore.edu for more info You missed your opportunity to be pre-housed in a single, but you can still sit on Senate, Plan Monthly All-Hall Study Breaks….and FUN DAY! Chaired by the VP Residential Affairs, IHB represents concerns of residential life and campus quality, while also planning all-hall and all-campus events, such as Moorebid Ball and Fun Day. Open Positions: Off-Campus Senaroy Contact current Chair, Ali Drucker, adrucker@skidmore.edu for more info. Have fun at the Spa on Friday and Saturday nights? Plan them! LateNight, often with collaboration and co-sponsorship from other SGA clubs, plans cool events like Open Mic Nights and Stand-Up Comedy Shows every Friday and Saturday night in the Spa, as alternatives to alcohol and other drugs. THREE (3) Positions Contact Jenny Snow, jsnow@skidmore.edu for more info. Did Campus Safety fairly ticket that student? Parking Court hears appeals to parking offenses. It’s up to you to grant or deny the appeal! TWO (2) Positions Contact current Chair, Aaron Shifreen, ashifree@skidmore.edu for more info. Wanna bring Stephen Colbert to Skidmore? Speakers Bureau provides the funding and logistical support for clubs and departments to bring awesome speakers to campus. This board decides the keynote speaker, such as David Sedaris and Ira Glass. SIX (6) Positions Contact current Chair, Jessie Garretson, jgarrets@skidmore.edu for more info. Re-ignite old and forgotten Skidmore Traditions! TradComm recalls the traditions of yesteryear with fun and exciting events, such as the Boat Regate and Tree Lighting Ceremony. FIVE (5) Positions Contact current Chair, Alec Unkovic, aunkovic@skidmore.edu for more info. ------------------------- All-College Committees ------------------------- The Honor Code is more than the statement we sign on a test! Make that known! Work with the Honor Code Commissioner, VP Academic Affairs, and Senators to clarify and publicize the Honor Code, which extends beyond just academics to student life. ONE (1) Positions Contact current Chair, Aaron Shifreen, ashifreen@skidmore.edu for more info. A subcommittee of Institutional Policy and Planning Committee (IPPC), you will meet with members of the Presidents Cabinet and Admissions Office to discuss key financial aid and admissions concerns for Skidmore. ZERO (0) Positions Contact Student Representative, Elizabeth Wylie, ewylie@skidmore.edu for more info. Turn lights off at the D-Hall? CEC discusses campus-wide environmental policies and works to increase Skidmore’s sustainability. ONE (1) Positions Contact Student Representative, Gabby Stern, gstern@skidmore.edu for more info. A subcommittee of Institutional Policy and Planning Committee (IPPC), you will meet with members of the Presidents Cabinet, among others, to discuss issues central to student affairs. ZERO (0) Positions Contact SGA President, Alex Stark, astark@skidmore.edu for more info. Engage with and Inform the College’s higher-ups! A subcommittee of Institutional Policies and Planning Committee (IPPC) and parent for the Bias Response Group, CIGU advises the President and other College offices and bodies of policy issues, practices, and procedures relating to diversity, intercultural and global understanding, intercultural literacy, issues of campus climate, and other matters related to implementation of Goal II of the College's Strategic Plan. ZERO (0) Positions Contact the VP Diversity Affairs, Sulin Ngo, sngo@skidmore.edu for more info. ------------------------- Faculty Committees ------------------------- Are you an athlete? A fan? Publicize sporting events and fitness recreation on campus! AC provides oversight and support for the athletic, fitness, physical activity, and recreation programs on campus, while advising the Dean of Student Affairs and others in articulating and espousing the vision for athletics, fitness and recreation at Skidmore to assure productive links between athletic and academic programs. AC also evaluates the teaching of physical activity instructors and reviews the physical activity program. ONE (1) Positions Contact current Chair, Prof. Paul Arciero, parciero@skidmore.edu for more info. Protect Our Academic Rights! CAFR receives inquiries and complaints and considers formal charges of violations of academic freedom and rights from any faculty member, student, administrator, or trustee. CAFR, a small time commitment that deals with weighty issues, works to guard academic freedom and rights of all members of the academic community. ZERO (0) Positions Contact current Chair, Prof. Grace Burton, gburton@skidmore.edu for more info. Decide who Graduates! ...Well, kind of... CAS formulates and administers policy relating to the academic status of students concerning probation, honors, requirements for graduation, acceleration, study abroad petitions, and leaves of absence. CAS determines the academic status of each student on the basis of the record, reports of instructors, the opinion of the faculty in the major and any other relevant data. ONE (1) Positions Contact current Chair, Prof. Kate Graney, kgraney@skidmore.edu for more info. Decide what makes it to our Course Catalog!...Well, kind of... CC generates recommendations concerning immediate and long-range curricular matters, administers the self-determined majors program, and makes suggestions to the Faculty concerning other curricular matters brought forward by faculty, students, and the Administration. ONE (1) Positions Contact current Chair, Prof. Tim Harper, tharper@skidmore.edu for more info. ------------------------- Other Committees ------------------------- Members assist faculty coordinators to promote, facilitate, and coordinate the assessment of student learning throughout the college. TWO (2) Positions Contact VP of Communication and Outreach, Jenny Snow, jsnow@skidmore.edu for more info. Help keep our Campus Safe! Meet with a number of faculty and administrators of various vocations to review and administer policy and plans to assure the security of Skidmore campus. ONE (1) Positions Contact current Chair, Larry Britt, Campus Safety, lbritt@skidmore.edu for more info. Advise the president as to how to most effectively work towards Goal 3 of the Strategic Plan, specifically to 'foster pedagogical innovation relating to responsible citizenship; support campus initiatives that teach and exemplify this value.' ONE (1) Positions Contact VP Academic Affairs, Logan Brenner, lbrenner@skidmore.edu for more info. ZERO (0) Positions Contact VP of Communication and Outreach, Jenny Snow, jsnow@skidmore.edu for more info. Members will review the current College policies regarding Expressions of Political Opinion and Use of College Facilities for Political Activities. Considering the benefits of students' educational experience, the school's commitment to academic freedom, and the rights of individuals to participate in political discourse on campus; as well as the limitations set by legalities concerning the school's status as a not for profit educational institution; group members will recommend revised policies to IPPC, and the President and Cabinet. Membership includes Barbara Krause, Executive Director of the Office of the President; Barbara Beck, Associate V.P. for Finance & Administration and Director of Human Resources; David Karp, Associate Dean of Student Affairs/Director of Campus Life; Andrea Wise, Director of Media Relations; 2 faculty members; and 2 student members appointed through SGA Willingness-to-Serve. ONE (1) Positions Contact SGA President, Alex Stark, astark@skidmore.edu for more info. The President's Awards honor individuals and groups who have embraced the educational mission and progressive spirit of the College through exemplary commitment to personal excellence, campus pride, and community service. Nominations are open year-round and reviewed each spring through a process administered by the Student Affairs Subcommittee of the Institutional Planning and Policy Committee. Membership includes 3 faculty members from the IPPC – SA subcommittee and 2 student members appointed through SGA Willingness-to-Serve. TWO (2) Positions Contact SGA President, Alex Stark, astark@skidmore.edu for more info. Case Council examines and discusses Case Center as a student space, both architecturally and through the amenities it provides. The group is responsible for changes such as the establishment of the Game Room and making suggestions to Dining Services about late night food options. Membership includes the Dean of Student Affairs, administrative representatives, the student V.P. for Residential Affairs, and 1 student member appointed through SGA Willingness-to-Serve. ZERO (0) Position Contact SGA President, Alex Stark, astark@skidmore.edu for more info.