Important COVID-19 operational changes

November 10, 2021

Dear Skidmore Community,

Unfortunately, with the return of COVID-19 test results today, we are seeing an increase in the number of positive cases among students. Therefore, we are implementing the following operational changes:

Effective immediately, visitors are not permitted in residence halls, rooms, or apartments. Off-campus students must follow the same guidelines as on-campus students.
Effective beginning with lunch tomorrow, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall and The Spa will move to grab-and-go dining.

Local transmission rates are currently classified as high and are increasing across Saratoga County. In turn, it is essential that masks be worn at all times indoors when students are off campus (e.g. at the grocery store or in town).

Additional operational changes may be forthcoming. Please monitor your email for important updates. Thank you for your prompt attention to these changes.

As we shared earlier today, careful and responsible actions from all of us are critical in these final weeks of the semester and as we prepare for Thanksgiving break.

Sincerely,

The COVID-19 Logistics Working Group

Donna Ng (Co-Chair), Vice President for Finance and Administration & Treasurer
Gail Cummings-Danson (Co-Chair), Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Director of Athletics
Sarah Delaney Vero, Interim Human Resources Director/Assistant Director of Employment & Workforce Diversity
Pat Fehling, Associate Dean of the Faculty and Professor for Health and Human Physiological Sciences Department
Sara Miga, Director of External Relations and Strategic Communications
Tim Munro, Director of Campus Safety
Bruce Murray, Assistant Director of Facilities
Kelley Patton-Ostrander, Assistant Vice President for Financial Planning & Auxiliary Services
Ann Marie Przywara, Associate Dean of Student Affairs for Residential Life
Julia Routbort, Associate Dean of Student Affairs for Health and Wellness
Angela Valden, Strategic Communications Editor