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Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct
Resources and Information

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Statements and updates

Title IX coordinator (December 8, 2016)
I am delighted to announce the appointment of Joel Aure as Skidmore's new Title IX coordinator, effective January 9, 2017. (more)

Update on campus safety alerts from Gail Cummings-Danson (October 6, 2015)
As you likely are all aware, there have been three sexual and gender-based misconduct (SGBM) incidents requiring safety alert notifications on campus since the beginning of the academic year. These incidents are of great concern. (more)

SGBM article in Scope Magazine (September 28, 2015)
The fall issue of ScopeMagazine will be arriving soon in your mailbox. Its cover story provides an in-depth look at how Skidmore College is responding to the national issue of sexual and gender-based misconduct, which is challenging colleges and universities across the country. (more)

Update for alumni and parents (April 14, 2015)
A review of recent developments prepared for recipients of Scope Monthly.  (more)

A letter from the president (April 2, 2015)
President Philip A. Glotzbach addresses the issue of sexual and gender-based misconduct on the Skidmore campus. (more)

Backgrounder: Skidmore's commitment to addressing sexual and gender-based misconduct (March 9, 2015)
Describes the context in which Skidmore has developed its policy on sexual and gender-based misconduct and provides links to key sections of the policy. (more)

Memorandum on the recent work of the SGBM Advisory Committee (March 3, 2015)
SGBM Advisory Committee Chair and Title IX Deputy Coordinator Mariel Martin updates the community on initiatives undertaken last summer to increase awareness of sexual and gender-based misconduct, strengthen prevention and education efforts and publicize and enhance off-campus support and reporting resources. (more)

President's message regarding sexual and gender-based misconduct (February 27, 2015)
President Glotzbach reiterates the main points made in his letter of August 21, 2014, to the Skidmore community, noting progress made since the summer in strengthening the college’s policies and procedures and in expanding educational programming. "It continues to be imperative for me to underscore my dedication to do all we can as a college, both to ensure the safety of our students and to treat every individual affected by these issues with fairness and respect," he writes. (more)

President's message regarding sexual and gender-based misconduct (August 21, 2014)
President Glotzbach updates the Skidmore community on steps taken to address sexual and gender-based misconduct and foster a campus climate of respect, care and safety. (more)