SWB summer publication schedule
The next issue of the Bulletin will be published Wednesday, June 15. From June 1 through Aug. 24, the Bulletin will be published biweekly and distributed to faculty and staff only. It will also be posted online. The Faculty-Staff Achievements section will not be published over the summer. SWB will resume weekly publication (with faculty-staff achievements) on Aug. 31. Biweekly issues of SWB will be published June 1, 15, and 29; July 13 and 27; and Aug. 10 and 24. The deadline for submissions is Monday at noon on the week of publication (e.g., submissions are due by noon on June 13 for the June 15 edition). To submit an announcement or for inquiries, please contact swb@skidmore.edu.
State-of-the-College Finances and Compensation Presentation
As shared last week, a recording of the virtual State-of-the-College Finances and Compensation Presentation led by President Marc Conner on Tuesday, May 24, is available online. Vice President of Finance and Administration Donna Ng, Dean of the Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Orr, and Interim Director of Human Resources Sarah Delaney Vero provide information about the budget for FY22; the budget for FY23 as approved by the Board of Trustees; this year’s general salary adjustment (GSA); results from the staff and faculty compensation studies; Skidmore benefits and compensation; and other key elements of the College’s financial status and outlook.
Human Resources
Human Resources encourages Skidmore staff to review open positions on campus and to encourage their professional networks to apply. You can also access current open positions for external applicants here.
Skidmore Community Rowing
Skidmore Community Rowing is offering several programs this summer, including traditional Adult LTR, which begins June 6. Please visit the program website or email Coach Manny for more information.
Center for Leadership, Teaching, and Learning
The Scholarly and Creative Endeavors (SCE) group will continue to meet throughout the summer. Have lunch with folks outside Case Center or participate via Zoom. June Paul and Ruth McAdams will facilitate a group from noon to 1 p.m. each Tuesday, from May 31 through July 1. Aarathi Prasad and Lia Ball will facilitate from noon to 1 p.m. during the second summer session each Tuesday, from July 5 through Aug. 5.
9 Miles East Fall CSA
Skidmore students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome to participate in the popular Saratoga community-supported agriculture (CSA) program each fall. 9 Miles East Farm delivers a big assortment of freshly harvested vegetables each week for 12 weeks during the fall semester. The 2022 season is scheduled for Sept. 9 to Nov. 23. The cost is $360 for the 12-week season. A subscription is required; only 100 shares are available. Sign up online.
Skidmore Shop
Have a graduation coming up? Give your graduate the gift of Apple! From now until June 25, enjoy an additional $50 off education pricing on MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs at the Skidmore Shop. Contact Doug Chang by email or call ext. 5491.
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