Authority
Departmental authority
The Office of the Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Affairs (DoS/VPSA), Office of Student Conduct, and the Office of Residential Life are responsible for resolving violations of all social policies. All references to the DoS/VPSA include the applicable dean(s) or their designees, hereafter referred to as the Conduct Administrator (CA). Students and faculty should report an alleged violation to the student and to the CA within a reasonable period after the violation was committed. However, in all instances, the College reserves the right to pursue disciplinary action whenever it learns about a violation of the Honor Code or Code of Social Conduct.
The Office of Student Conduct will develop procedural rules for the administration of the conduct process that are consistent with this process. Material deviation from these rules will, generally, only be made with reasonable notice to the parties involved.
The Office of Student Conduct may vary procedures with notice where the CA determines that the circumstances make such action necessary or advisable (for example, upon determining that changes to law or regulation require policy or procedural alterations not reflected in this process). Student Conduct may, at any time, make minor modifications to procedure that do not materially jeopardize the fundamental fairness owed to any party. Questions of interpretation of the applicable rules or procedures may be referred to the DoS/VPSA for social conduct policies and the DoF/VPAA for academic policies, who will have discretionary authority to resolve any disputed or ambiguous terms and whose interpretation is final.
Description of process
The Office of Student Conduct is often informed of reports of student misconduct through Campus Safety, the Office of Residential Life professional and student staff, or other college administrators. Any person may file a report about student misconduct which violates the Code of Social Conduct with the request for the Office of Student Conduct to investigate and adjudicate.
Once the Office of Student Conduct receives a report of misconduct, a Conduct Administrator (CA) will take the follow steps to assess if/how the College will move forward:
- Follow-up with the person bringing the complaint to determine their wishes from the conduct process and to determine if the person bringing the complaint is a Harmed Party, a College representative, or a third party and discuss their options for remaining involved through the adjudication process.
The CA will evaluate each report to determine if there is enough information to suggest a possible violation of the Code of Social Conduct and charge the student(s) with violating such. The CA reserves the right to determine there is not enough information to move forward or that the behavior described is not a violation of Code of Social Conduct. A student accused of violating the Code of Social Conduct will be given an opportunity to meet with the CA to review the complaint.
Interim measures prior to a resolution
The Dean of Students/Vice President of Student Affairs (DoS/VPSA), or designee, in consultation with the Office of Student Conduct, the Office of Campus Safety, the Office of Residential Life, and/or the Student Assessment and Intervention Group (SAIG) may implement appropriate action to maintain the safety of the campus community (or specific persons within the campus community) until the investigation and/or conduct process is complete, such as no contact directives, removal from campus residence facilities, removing a student from a class or classes, and/or interim suspension from the College. Interim measures are not sanctions.
Resolution
If a student withdraws from the College while disciplinary action is pending, the College may proceed with resolution based on available information in the student’s absence, and include the finding in the student’s permanent record. The student must resolve the disciplinary complaint before the College will consider readmission.
Administrative Conference
In an Administrative Conference, Responding Students are invited to meet with the CA or Hearing Officer to discuss the incident. The CA or Hearing Officer may also meet with Harmed Parties or other witnesses to gather more information about the incident prior to making a final determination. The CA or Hearing Officer will make determinations of responsibility and sanctioning.
A Hearing Officer may be the Director of Student Conduct, or any professional staff member in the Office of Residential Life. Hearing Officers are assigned by the Director of Student Conduct or their designee and will depend on the seriousness of the incident and any past conduct violation.
Administrative Conference process
In line with Skidmore College’s dedication to fundamental fairness, the Administrative Conference provides the Responding Student with an opportunity to review available information and provide their own perspective regarding their involvement in an incident.
Once a determination is made that the case will be referred for an Administrative Conference, the Director of Student Conduct or designee will assign a Hearing Officer to hear the case. The Responding Student will receive notice in writing from the Hearing Officer via Skidmore College-issued email. The letter of notice will include:
- Notice of the time, date, and location of the administrative conference;
- The alleged Code of Social Conduct violation(s)1, including the date of incident;
- Name of Hearing Officer and information on how to submit conflict of interest
- The alleged Code of Social Conduct violation(s) listed in the written notice are tentative and based on the information available to the Conduct Administrator in the report of the incident. Information gathered during the course of investigation and adjudication may lead to additional The Conduct Administrator or Hearing Officer will notify the Responding Student of additional charges either in writing prior to the start of the Administrative Conference, or verbally in person if the information becomes available during the Administrative Conference.
Preparation for Administrative Conference
Responding Students are expected to participate in the Administrative Conference. If a Responding Student fails to attend the Administrative Conference as scheduled, the process may proceed without the Responding Student present, and the Hearing Officer renders a decision based on the information available. The Hearing Officer may, but is not obligated, to attempt to contact the Responding Student to reschedule if the Responding Student does not appear for the scheduled Administrative Conference.
- If upon receiving notice of an Administrative Conference, the Responding Student discovers that they have a scheduling conflict of an academic nature, they must notify the Hearing Officer in writing via Skidmore College-issued email indicating the nature of the academic conflict, as well as providing alternative availability for an Administrative Conference.
- Responding students are permitted but not required to prepare a written statement to bring with them to their Administrative Conference.
- At the discretion of the Conduct Administrator, Responding Students may participate by remote means such as phone or videoconference, such as Zoom.
- In incidents involving more than one Responding Student, at the discretion of the Conduct Administrator, the complaints may be heard jointly if all Responding Students consent and agree to waive their respective FERPA rights, or if a joint Administrative Conference is otherwise determined by the CA to be appropriate if permitted by applicable law. In joint Administrative Conferences, separate determinations of responsibility will be made for each Responding Student.
- The Hearing Officer decides every case on an individual basis, after considering the information available. The Hearing Officer conducts Administrative Conferences in a fair and reasonable manner, respecting the rights and needs of all participants, while also considering the importance of honoring the community value system.
- The standard of decision used by the Hearing Officer is preponderance of the evidence. In other words, the Hearing Officer must determine whether it is more likely than not that the alleged violation occurred.
- During the Administrative Conference, the Responding Student has an opportunity to offer information and to present materials. The Responding Student may also provide the Hearing Officer with the names of individuals who may be able to offer information as witnesses. The Hearing Officer will contact witnesses at their discretion. The Hearing Officer bases their decision on the information available regarding the incident (typically from Residential Life and Campus Safety), as well as information presented by the Responding Student during the Administrative Conference.
- The goals of the Administrative Conference are to determine responsibility and identify appropriate sanctions if applicable. To determine responsibility, the Hearing Officer reviews the allegations and determines if the Responding Student has violated the Code of Social Conduct. If a Responding Student is found not responsible for a violation, the Administrative Conference is concluded. If a Responding Student is found responsible for a violation, the next part of the Administrative Conference is focused on identifying the impact of the Responding Student’s behavior.
In an effort to determine appropriate sanctions, the Hearing Officer may pose the following questions to the Responding Student during the Administrative Conference:
- What were you thinking about at the time?
- What have you thought about since?
- What impact has this incident had on you?
- Who else has been impacted and how?
- Anything else you would like to say or ask at this time?
If applicable, the Hearing Officer may contact the Reporting Individual or Harmed Parties to learn more about the impact of the violation on them. This information may be used to determine appropriate sanctioning. In addition, the Hearing Officer may consider a Responding Student’s prior disciplinary history (if any).
The Hearing Officer will notify the Responding Student of their decision after reaching their determinations as to responsibility and (if applicable) sanctioning. This notification will take place in writing via e-mail. Hearing Officers will aim to provide this information within five business days following the Administrative Conference. However, this notification may be delayed in instances where the Hearing Officer is engaged in ongoing investigation into the incident (i.e. following up with witnesses, reviewing Campus Safety evidence, etc.).
Appeals process
The Responding Student may appeal any decision resulting from an Administrative Conference. Appeals will only be considered on the following grounds:
- A procedural error occurred that significantly impacted the outcome of the process (e.g. substantiated bias, material deviation from established procedures, etc.);
- The discovery of new evidence, unavailable to the appealing party during the original administrative conference or investigation, that could substantially impact the original finding or sanction; or
- Sanctions are disproportionate to the nature or severity of the violation or violations, considering the totality of the circumstances (including the cumulative conduct record of the Responding Student, if any).
Individuals who wish to appeal a decision must submit their request for review in writing to the Director of Student Conduct within five business days after receiving written notification of the decision. In cases where the DoS/VPSA was the hearing officer appeals should be emailed to aprzywar@skidmore.edu.
- Upon receiving an appeal, the appellate officer may decline to consider the appeal if it is not based on one or more of the criteria listed above. If the appellate officer considers the appeal, they may review the record of the case and the Responding Student’s prior disciplinary history (if any), and may consult participants present at the initial administrative conference as deemed appropriate.
- The appellate officer will review the appeal and render a decision within ten business days after receiving the written appeal.
- If the appeal is granted, the appellate officer may alter the result of the case as to responsibility or sanctioning, remand the case to the original hearing officer to reconsider some or all of the case, or direct that a new hearing officer be assigned to reconsider some or all of the case. The decision of the appellate officer is final, subject to any further proceedings ordered by the appellate officer as described above.
- The Dean of Students/Vice President for Student Affairs always reserves the right to review and/or amend student conduct decisions.
Fundamental fairness vs. due process
Due process indicates a legal right to a specific process that must be used in order to determine the outcome of a complaint of student misconduct. Given Skidmore College’s status as a private institution, the College is not bound by due process but does ensure fundamental fairness to each student involved in the conduct process. In essence, fundamental fairness still offers students the right to have a written notice of all conduct charges and the opportunity for a “hearing” on those charges, within the resolution options available. Additionally, with fundamental fairness, the College is bound to following the disciplinary process published in the Student Handbook. By choosing to enroll at Skidmore College, students have agreed that they will follow the standards for behavior as published in the Student Handbook.
Sanction and restorative outcome guidelines
Sanctions and restorative outcomes preserve individual and institutional integrity and, whenever possible and appropriate, help students to learn from their mistakes, repair harms, and regain their standing in the community. The Office of Student Conduct maintains all records of disciplinary hearings, sanctions, and restorative outcomes applied, and these are admissible in subsequent student conduct proceedings involving the student(s) in question.
Sanctions
Sanctions represent institutional action taken regarding a student’s status and access to certain spaces and functions on campus. Sanctions may include, but are not limited to, those described below. Each listed sanction may be imposed alone or in combination with one or more other restorative outcomes.
Parent/guardian notification
An official written notification to the student’s parent/guardian(s) that aims to establish a partnership in reducing serious student misbehavior such as, high risk drinking and drug use. When the College contacts parent/guardian(s), tips are provided for beginning a non-judgmental, open, helpful dialogue between parent/guardian(s) and students. Students that indicated at the time of enrollment or through the registrar’s office that educational information should not be released to their parent/guardian may be exempt from this outcome, as well as students who are over the age of 21.
Warning
An official written notice that the student has violated College policies and that greater conduct action will result should the student be involved in other violations while the student is enrolled at the College.
Points
Points were developed in order to make the disciplinary sanctioning process clearer and more consistent for students. Points are cumulative over the course of a student’s time at Skidmore College. Previous violations are always considered before points are assigned for violations.
- Accumulation of points – Students who accumulate 10 or more points may be considered for suspension.
- Point Expiration – Points will expire one year after they are assigned provided all other sanctions pertaining to the incident result in the points have been completed.
Disciplinary probation
If determined appropriate by the Conduct Administrator or Hearing Officer, a student may be placed on disciplinary probation meaning the next violation may result in suspension or expulsion. The Conduct Administrator or Hearing Officer will take into consideration the student’s total conduct record, severity of violation, and any other mitigating circumstances prior to placing a student on probation. Note that some campus organizations do not permit their members to serve in leadership positions or hold campus jobs if they are on disciplinary probation. Probation may also affect eligibility for study abroad, attending conferences, participating in educational or co- curricular activities, or representing the College at an official function, event or intercollegiate competition as a player, manager, or student coach, etc.
Specific restriction(s)
The Conduct Administrator or Hearing Officer may impose specific restrictions on an individual to prevent either access to an area of campus or participation in one or more College or College-recognized or sponsored programs or activities (e.g. Commencement).
No Contact Order (NCO)
College administrators may unilaterally or by request issue a No Contact Order (NCO) when there exists a reasonable concern that physical, psychological, and/or emotional harm may result from such contact. The College will consider all facts and circumstances that may be relevant to whether a standard NCO should be issued, including but not limited to, the following factors:
- When there are allegations, threats, or evidence of physical violence by one student against another;
- When there are allegations, threats, or evidence of emotional abuse or harassment by one student against another;
- When there is a substantial risk of emotional harm from continued contact between students;
- When continued contact between students may have a material impact on campus disciplinary proceedings;
- When requested or agreed to in good faith by both students involved;
- When there are of allegations of serious college policy violations; and
- Emergency situations, involving an immediate escalation or imminent threat to personal safety, in which the Director of Campus Safety or designee unilaterally (ie. without a request from a student) issues a temporary No Contact In these cases, the Title IX Coordinator or Student Conduct official will review all relevant information to confirm, modify, or rescind, or rescind the temporary NCO within 72 hours.
When at least one of these factors or a closely related factor is present, the College may issue a No Contact Order.
Separate of the criteria above, students may go to Campus Safety at any time to request a temporary No Contact Order. If implemented, a temporary NCO will last up to forty-five days from the date issued. If a party wishes to make a temporary NCO a permanent or long-term one, the student should either send the request in writing to the appropriate office (Title IX or Student Conduct) or schedule a meeting to discuss their request with an official from the appropriate office (Title IX or Student Conduct).
Standard No Contact Order
A standard No Contact Order (NCO) is a written document mutually prohibiting two students from contacting each other. Students subject to a NCO must:
- Avoid any form of contact with the other party subject to the same This includes, but is not limited to, (1) calling the other party; (2) sending electronic communication (text message/email/social media) to the other party, (3) sending campus or regular mail to the other party; and/or (3) contacting or communicating with the other party through a third party.
A standard NCO does not generally restrict a person's movement on campus, and it is mutual, meaning that all parties are expected to abide by the terms. A standard NCO constitutes neither a waiver by any party of the right to file a formal complaint, nor does it constitute an admission of responsibility or wrongdoing by any party. Failure to comply with the order would result in further conduct charges and sanctions. The terms of the NCO remain in place until the directive expires, or the terms are modified.
In certain instances, as determined on a case-by-case basis after an individualized assessment, proximity restrictions could be added to a standard NCO. Such restrictions may include but are not limited to:
- Restricting a student from being in close proximity to the other student in other spaces;
- Restricting a student’s access to certain campus locations, including another student’s residence hall;
- Restricting the times a student may be present in on-campus dining facilities;
- Requiring that the students not be enrolled in the same academic course(s); and
- Requiring that the students not participate in the same co-curricular or extra-curricular activities.
Reviewing a No Contact Order for modification or rescission
While any NCO is in place, both students have the right to request that the document be reviewed for modification or rescission. Reviews will be conducted promptly, and modifications to NCOs will be made as needed. Requests must be submitted, in writing, to the Title IX Coordinator or Director of Student Conduct who will then provide the request to a panel of college administrators chaired by the Assistant Vice President for the Residential Experience. The request should include the basis and any evidence supporting the request.
Please note that if one party submits a request for the NCO to be modified or rescinded, the other party subject to the NCO will be notified of the request and be provided an opportunity to submit a response.
Enforcement of No Contact Orders
Intentional violation of a No Contact Order is cause for conduct charges. All reported potential violations will be investigated and adjudicated under the "Failure to Comply" section of the code of social conduct in the Student Handbook.
No Contact Orders are only enforceable by the College and only apply when at least one of the parties subject to the No Contact Order is a student at Skidmore College. Any student subject to a No Contact Order issued by the College is required to comply with the order both on and off Skidmore College property.
Violations of a No Contact Order should be reported to Campus Safety. Although the College encourages individuals to report violations of a NCO promptly, safety is always the top priority. Whenever a student is off campus and believes that their safety is at risk, that student should call 911 immediately. Whenever a student is on campus and believes that their safety is at risk, that student should call Campus Safety at 518-580-5566.
On-campus violations:
- If safety is at risk: Immediately call Campus Safety at 518-580-
- To report a violation of a NCO, Contact Campus Safety at 518-580-5567 or in person on the first floor of the Annex.
Off-campus violations:
- If safety is at risk: Immediately call Skidmore College is not able to provide immediate assistance in off-campus incidents.
- To report a violation of a NCO, Contact Campus Safety at 518-580-5567 or in person on the first floor of the Annex.
- The existence or alleged violation of a NCO is not a police matter. If you call 911 to report a safety risk, you should tell the police about your NCO, but they will only enforce violations of law, not College policy related to a NCO or violations of a NCO.
Determination
In determining whether a NCO violation has occurred, the Office of Student Conduct will consider multiple factors, including but not limited to:
- size and layout of the space where the alleged NCO violation took place;
- any attempted contact or communication by the subject of the NCO;
- duration of time before the student vacated the space;
- frequency and nature of alleged contact; and
- obligation of the subject of the NCO to be present in the space (i.e., place of work, athletic competition, internship location, etc.)
Any reported alleged violation of a NCO will be investigated promptly. Students who fail to comply with the terms of an NCO may be found in violation of the code of social conduct under "Failure to Comply." Alleged violations of proximity NCOs are subject to review by the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Coordinator. Additionally, depending on the nature, severity and frequency of the alleged NCO violation as well as other potentially relevant factors, the College reserves the right to apply additional violations under the Code of Social Conduct or the Enough is Enough policy. These may include but are not limited to retaliation, stalking, attempted act, and other prohibited conduct. Any such alleged violation will be addressed consistent with the appropriate college policy.
College housing reassignment or suspension
The CA or Hearing Officer may reassign the student to another College housing facility, or may remove the student from College housing for a specified period of time, including permanent removal.
College suspension
The CA or Hearing Officer may recommend suspension to the DoS/VPSA. During the suspension period, the student is prohibited from being present on or at College property, functions, events, and activities without prior written approval from the CA. The CA or Hearing Officer may also assign specific sanctions, such as community service, for completion during the suspension period. While suspended, students may transfer up to 18 credits taken at another institution, subject to the usual review by the Registrar. The College follows the refund practices for personal leaves. Further information may be found on the Bursar’s Office website at https://www.skidmore.edu/bursar/withdrawal/index.php. A decision for suspension constitutes a recommendation to the DoS/VPSA, who will consider whether to accept or modify the recommendation either during the appeal process or during a review if no appeal is submitted. Students wishing to return from a suspension must contact the CA by the date specified in their outcome letter in order to commence the readmission process.
College suspension in abeyance
In cases of suspension, the CA or Hearing Officer may decide that there are circumstances that mitigate against the immediate separation of the student from the College. For example, they may allow the student to complete the current semester’s coursework and begin their suspension period at the semester’s end. However, should the student be found in violation of the Honor Code or the Code of Social Conduct during the period of abeyance, the abeyance may be lifted and the suspension shall take effect immediately and continue through the originally scheduled expiration date for the suspension (subject to any additional sanctions that may be imposed as a result of the new violation).
Expulsion
The CA or Hearing Officer may recommend expulsion to the DoS/VPSA. The student is prohibited from being present on or at College property, functions, events, or activities. Expulsion is a permanent status. The Responding Student must leave the College immediately and cannot register again as a student without going through a full readmission process. A decision for expulsion constitutes a recommendation to the DoS/VPSA, who will consider whether to accept or modify the recommendation either during the appeal process or during a review if no appeal is submitted.
Degree revocation
In the event of serious misconduct committed while still enrolled, but found responsible after the Responding Student has graduated, the College may revoke that student’s degree. The student will be asked to return the diploma.
Restorative outcomes
Restorative outcomes represent a variety of educational and trust-building assignments that a student must complete to show growth, remorse, and a desire to restore trust in them from the community. Restorative outcomes may be imposed alone or in combination with one or more other restorative outcomes or sanctions.
Apology
The CA or Hearing Officer may require the Responding Student to provide a written apology to any parties they have harmed. Apologies are to include:
- What Happened: A description detailing the harm caused by the incident
- My Role: An acknowledgment that the student was responsible for the incident
- How I Feel: An expression of remorse or regret in causing harm
- What I Won’t Do: A statement of commitment to responsible behavior and causing no further trouble
- What I Will Do: A statement of commitment to make amends for the harm caused
Restitution
Restitution is monetary payment or services that pay(s) for financial losses. Restitution is intended to compensate the Harmed Party for the estimated losses incurred by the Harmed Party. Restitution agreements seek to meet the needs of the Harmed Party, but may also consider the Responding Student’s ability to pay. Staff in the Bursar’s Office are able to work with students to establish a payment plan in many instances.
Community service
Volunteering in the community is a way to be helpful to others, show that one is socially responsible, and rebuild the trust that is lost through misbehavior. Community service should be meaningful and rewarding, potentially serving as a platform for personal development. Community service serves two important goals: making amends to the community and demonstrating good citizenship. Rather than focus on specific hours, the CA or Hearing Officer will help the Responding Student design a service project that best meets these goals.
Counseling evaluation
A Responding Student may be required to engage in activities including, but not limited to, seeking academic counseling or substance abuse screening, anger management counseling, or similar evaluation and/or assistance. The CA or Hearing Officer does not diagnose psychological problems or specify treatment; however, they may require the student to seek consultation and follow any recommended treatment plan.
Follow-up meetings
A Responding Student may be required to meet regularly with one or more members of the community for mentoring, support, and reassurance to the community that the student is complying with sanctions and College policies.
Educational program
The CA or Hearing Officer may require the Responding Student to attend, present and/or participate in a program related to the violation. It may also be a requirement to sponsor or assist with a program for others on campus to aid them in learning about a specific topic or issue related to the violation for which the student or organization was found responsible. Students may be required to complete a workshop, online education courses, research or reflection paper articulating the harm caused by their actions and/or strategies they may adopt to prevent further disruptive behavior. Examples of educational programs include, but are not limited to:
- Attending BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention) for College Students. BASICS involves two one-on-one sessions with the BASICS The Responding Student will also have a few assignments to complete between the two sessions.
- Attending a workshop with a focus on responsible decision-making, alcohol use, bystander intervention, etc.
- Completing online alcohol and/or drug education. These courses are an individualized lesson that utilizes interactive exercises designed to influence behavior change around alcohol and drug use.
- Receiving an alcohol and/or drug assessment from a local substance abuse
- Designing a poster or brochure related to the violation that the Office of Residential Life could use on-campus to educate other students about Code of Social Conduct
- Writing a research or reflection paper based on a prompt provided by the Hearing Officer.
Privacy and keeping of disciplinary record
The outcome of a conduct resolution (administrative conference) is part of the education record of the Responding Student and is protected from release under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), except under certain conditions. As allowed by FERPA, when a student is accused of a policy violation that would constitute a “crime of violence” or forcible or nonforcible sex offense, the College will inform the alleged victim in writing of the final results of a hearing regardless of whether the College concludes that a violation was committed. Such release of information may only include the Responding Student’s name, the violation committed (including both the College policy(ies) violated and the findings of fact supporting the conclusion that the violation occurred), and the sanctions assigned (if applicable).
In cases where the College determines through the student conduct process that a student violated a policy that would constitute a “crime of violence” or forcible or non-forcible sex offense, the College may also release the above information publicly and/or to any third party. In addition, the College reserves the right to release information regarding disciplinary proceedings in other circumstances when required or permitted under applicable law, including but not limited to FERPA.
For crimes of violence, including, but not limited to sexual violence, defined as crimes that meet the reporting requirements pursuant to the federal Clery Act established in 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f)(1)(f)(i)(i)- (viii), Skidmore shall make a notation on the transcript of a Responding Student found responsible after a conduct process that they were “suspended after a finding of responsibility for a code of conduct violation” or “expelled after a finding of responsibility for a code of conduct violation.” For the Responding Student who withdraws from Skidmore while such conduct charges are pending, and declines to complete the disciplinary process Skidmore shall make a notation on the transcript of such students that they “withdrew with conduct charges pending.” Students who are suspended after a finding of responsibility for a code of conduct violation may submit a written appeal to the Dean of Students/Vice President of Student Affairs requesting that the transcript notation be removed from their transcript. Such a notation may not be removed from a student’s transcript prior to one year after conclusion of the suspension. Notations for expulsion will not be removed. If a finding of responsibility is vacated for any reason, any such transcript notation shall be removed.
All conduct records are maintained by the College for seven years from the time of their creation except those that result in separation (suspension or expulsion), those that fall under Title IX, those cases in which a student withdrew from the institution with conduct charges pending, and violations of academic integrity, which are maintained indefinitely. Additional information about privacy, FERPA, and Skidmore student educational records can be found on the Registrar's website.
Student Government Association
The Skidmore College Student Government Association (SGA) is the official governing body of students at Skidmore College. We aim to implement programs, events, and policies that establish and maintain high standards of community life, academic scholarship, responsible citizenship, and personal growth. Visit SGA's website to review their constitution, bylaws, rules of procedure, and to learn more about how to get involved.