Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a question for the Office of Student Diversity Programs?
Where can I find detailed information on OSDP programs and workshops?
Each semester OSDP and its affiliate clubs and organizations offer a variety of events, programs and workshops. Students are encouraged to check out the monthly OSDP posters, OSDP website and Facebook page for more information.
Is OSDP exclusive to people of color?
Although OSDP aims to provide support for students of color and students of various sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions, OSDP programs and services are opened to all undergraduate students at Skidmore College.
What resources are available if I have experienced a racially, culturally, sexually, gender or safety-related bias incident or hate crime on campus?
Students who have experienced such incidents on campus should fill out the form to report a bias incident. You can also find resources on the protocol once an incident has been reported and Skidmore's definition of bias at the Bias Response Group website. The offices and departments below can also assist you, depending on where the incident happened or if you need additional support.
Campus Safety
518-580-5566
Campus Safety is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Residential Life
(especially if incident occurred in a residence hall)
518-580-5765
Office of Student Diversity Programs (OSDP)
518-580-8210
Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
518-580-5673
Counseling Center
518-580-5550
Dean of Students/Vice President for Student Affairs Adrian Bautista
518-580-5760
Opportunity Program
518-580-5770
Assistant Director for Human Resources for EEO and Workforce Diversity
518-580-8418
Dean of Faculty/Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Orr
518-580-5705