HR administers Thoroughbred Thanks, an appreciation program that recognizes members of the Skidmore community for good work, good deeds, and contributions that add value to the College. JM UPDATE LINK

Each May after Commencement, Skidmore celebrates service milestones and retirements at the Retirement and Recognition luncheon. The event also includes the President’s Awards, which honor faculty, staff, and students whose work reflects personal excellence, campus pride, community service, and the educational mission of the College.

The awards are intended to celebrate and symbolize the wide range of contributions by individuals and groups to the quality of campus life. 

Yes! Options vary throughout the year from low-cost fitness classes to special challenges. Watch Skidmore Weekly Bulletin for updates and look for emails from the Wellness Planning Group for special programs. Current challenges and opportunities will also be featured your Employee Hub.

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Please review our benefits page for an overview of offerings or our detailed policies and procedures to find out information regarding your benefits and leave of absence options. If you have questions or need additional information, contact Laura Goodwin, Assistant Director of Benefits Admin, Compliance and Wellness (lgoodwin@skidmore.edu or ext. 5808).

Log into Okta and go to the TIAA tile. 

In accordance with New York State laws and with our commitment to promote good citizenship, the College will not discharge or otherwise penalize any employee because of their absence from work to serve on a jury. The employee should present the jury notice to their supervisor immediately upon receipt. If you are able to work three or more hours of your shift, you are required to do so. Jury duty proof of service slips must be submitted to your department weekly to document your time. This benefit is available to all regular full- and part-time employees immediately upon hire.

When a regular full- or part-time employee is required to serve as a juror in a court proceeding, the College will pay the employee’s regular salary. Immediately upon receipt of payment from the government, the employee should submit a copy of the government pay stub to Payroll and reimburse the College for the exact amount of pay received by the government. The employee may keep any reimbursement for mileage or expenses. Notify your supervisor and provide them with any paperwork you are given by the court. Since the College pays you for your time at jury duty, you are required to record your time in Oracle. When filling out your paperwork from the court, you indicate that you are being paid by your employer, therefore, you will not receive a check from jury duty. If you do, you are required to submit it to Payroll. 

If you decide to leave your employment with Skidmore College, we ask that you give us at least two weeks' written notice. Please inform your supervisor in writing as soon as possible of your last workday. This will give us the opportunity to make the necessary adjustments in our operation.

Your separation date will be your actual last day worked and you will be paid for any properly reported unused accrued vacation leave in accordance with the vacation policy, as long as you have provided the required notice. Vacation hours are earned and accrued evenly throughout the year up to the maximum annual policy amount. Should you leave your employment with Skidmore College and the amount of vacation hours taken and paid exceeds the amount earned and accrued to date, you must repay the difference to Skidmore College.

Before or on your last day with the college, you are required to return all property owned by Skidmore College (e.g., identification card, keys, credit cards and other Skidmore equipment) to your supervisor prior to your departure. You should be aware that employee personnel files are College records and separated employees are not entitled to these records.

The college encourages members of the community to come forward in a timely manner with good-­faith reports or concerns about suspected compliance issues. Individuals are encouraged to submit such reports to their immediate supervisor or the appropriate department chairperson, program director, dean or other college official.

Although the college encourages individuals to report concerns to their immediate supervisors, department heads, program directors, deans or other appropriate college officials, there are times when an individual may feel it is necessary to report a concern of wrongdoing outside of the traditional reporting mechanism. To address that situation, Skidmore has selected an independent firm to provide a way to anonymously and confidentially report activities that may involve improper conduct or violations of Skidmore policies. Employees may file a report by visiting this website or by telephone at 888‐828‐7002.