Travel To Read/Travel To Represent
Skidmore College’s support for professional travel is an invaluable component of its commitment to faculty development and one of which faculty should take advantage. Its resources are limited, however, and require responsible action. Reimbursement for travel to speak at another college or university should normally be provided by the host institution, just as Skidmore usually covers expenses of those who Skidmore hosts. The Office of the Dean of the Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs will, of course, be attentive to rationales provided by applicants for aid.
Increased faculty requests (sometimes multiple requests) for support and the rising costs of travel and registration have placed heavy demands on the budgets for these programs. They require that we live within our means so that we can promote equity, control costs, and administer these funds efficiently, and insure funding for other kinds of faculty development programs. In addition, the College has instituted general guidelines for travel expenses. All faculty should review the Skidmore College Travel Policy located on the Financial Services webpage for important details.
The Office of the Dean of the Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affair's office oversees both the Travel to Read and the Travel to Represent programs. Full-time faculty members, whether on campus or on sabbatical leave, may receive reimbursements from the Travel to Read or the Travel to Represent program up to a total of $1,850 per fiscal year; part-time faculty are eligible for proportional assistance if funds are available.
It is essential to secure timely authorization from the Office of the Dean of the Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affair's before making commitments to be reimbursed from Travel to Read and/or Travel to Represent programs. Failure to do so may result in requests for reimbursement being denied.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Office of the Dean of the Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs, x5705
Faculty should observe the College’s current travel policies.