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Skidmore made enormous strides this academic year thanks to our dedicated faculty and staff... I am thrilled and humbled by all that we have accomplished together.- The "Community Dialogue Series" is designed to bring noted experts to campus to lead meaningful dialogues around significant issues that affect us as a community.
Michael Casey, the Collyer Vice President for Advancement, will step down this spring to become the vice president for advancement at Trinity College in Hartford, Conn.- Recent decisions and executive orders emerging from the Trump Administration touch all of us, either directly or indirectly.
- I write to share "First Steps: Strategic Action Agenda 2016-2018," which is posted on our strategic planning website.
I am delighted to announce the appointment of Joel Aure as Skidmore's new Title IX Coordinator, effective January 9, 2017.- President Glotzbach reflects on the U.S. presidential election and calls for Skidmore to strengthen its efforts in diversity, inclusion, and the bridging of differences across the campus community.
- Now that the first presidential debate has taken place, we have entered into the most public segment of a lengthy campaign season. We have witnessed strong opinions during this political season and anticipate that this will continue.
Beau Breslin, Dean of the Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs, will leave his administrative post as of January 1, 2018.- I write to share with you the positive news we have recently received from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE): our reaccreditation has been formally confirmed, and we have been commended publicly on the quality of our self-study process.