"Skidmore defines a bias incident as an act of bigotry, harassment, or intimidation involving a member of the Skidmore
community that a reasonable person would conclude is directed at a member or group
within the Skidmore community based on race, color, ethnicity, nationality, economic
background, age, physical and mental health or ability, sexual orientation, sex, gender
identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or religious practice. A bias
incident can occur whether the act is intentional or unintentional. Speech or expression
that is consistent with the principles of academic freedom does not constitute a bias
incident."
- Creating community responsibility and involvement
- Building an environment of mutual respect through education and dialogue
- Fostering an understanding of bias and its effects
- Responding to bias incidents and hate crimes on campus
We remind all members of our community that it is our collective responsibility to
make Skidmore a place where all people and points of view are truly respected.
Diversity and Inclusion at Skidmore College
Skidmore College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community in which
members develop their abilities to live in a complex and interconnected world. Consistent with our educational mission, we recognize ourselves as a community that respects individual identities based on
varying sociocultural characteristics, such as race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national
origin, first language, religious and spiritual tradition, age, ability, socioeconomic
status, and learning style. We strive to create a socially just world that honors
the dignity and worth of each individual, and we seek to build a community centered
on mutual respect and openness to ideas—one in which individuals value cultural and
intellectual diversity and share the responsibility for creating a welcoming, safe,
and inclusive environment. We recognize that our community is most inclusive when
all members participate to their full capacity in the spirited, and sometimes challenging,
conversations that are at the center of the College’s educational mission.
