Administration
President Glotzbach's Message on Finances and Planning
[9/9/09] In addition to updating the community on continuing budgetary pressures and reviewing actions taken to date, President Glotzbach announces a voluntary Early Retirement Incentive Program and formal planning for a Reduction in Force to begin early next spring. Read More.
Alumni
Alumni connections—a strong resource in a tough economy
[8/17/09] Read More.
Communications
Skidmore 'town-hall meetings' upcoming
[8/17/09] Meetings planned around the country to examine the value of a Skidmore education Read More.
Benefits
Palamountain Scholarship Benefit celebrates its 30th year
[7/1/09] A Saratoga Springs summer tradition—the Palamountain Scholarship Benefit—is marking its 30th year this summer as a key fundraiser for scholarship aid at Skidmore College. This year's event, "Polo by Twilight," will take place Tuesday, August 4, at the Saratoga Polo Field, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Read More.
Administration
Mellon Foundation funds collaboration among upstate colleges
[6/30/09] Skidmore has joined five other upstate liberal arts colleges in a consortium that will combine resources and open up the possibility of future student and faculty exchanges among the campuses. Read More.
Administration
Glotzbach details steps to reduce costs
[6/25/09] Key features of the FY '10 budget include projected levels of enrollment at 100 students above the budgeted number of 2,280, an increase of nearly $3 million in financial aid, and no salary increases. Read More.
Admissions
Time reports on Skidmore's approach to financial aid
[3/31/09] How does Skidmore make decisions in admissions and financial aid? A reporter with Time magazine recently spent two days on the campus exploring just that. Her three-page report is in the current issue. Read More.
Financial Aid
Economic-stimulus bill will increase Pell grant
[2/16/09] The compromise, $789-billion economic-stimulus bill that Congress is planning to try to deliver to President Obama today will raise the maximum Pell Grant to $5,550 by 2010, up from a current maximum award of $4,731. It also will increase the federal tax credit for tuition from $1,800 to $2,500. Read More.
Administration
Glotzbach updates College on budget
[2/16/09] The College is planning for major budgetary challenges not only in the remainder of 2009 and in 2010, but all the way out to 2011. The College's Strategic Plan remains the framework within which budgets are being developed. Read More.
Action Alert
Advocacy group asks help to preserve NYS aid programs
[1/14/09] A statewide consortium of New York private colleges is asking member schools for their help to preserve state-supported financial aid programs. It takes just a few minutes to communicate with state legislators on this topic. Read More.
Finance
TIAA-CREF announces one-on-one counseling sessions
[12/23/08] TIAA-CREF will be offering one-on-one counseling sessions during the spring semester, to answer questions about financial matters. Read More.
Finance
Vanguard representative available to meet with employees
[12/18/08] The College's Vanguard representative will be available to meet with employees one-on-one to discuss long-term investment strategies, protecting assets against inflation, finding the right allocation mix, or discussing options and needs for retirement. Read More.
Career Services
January break: A great time for networking
[12/16/08] Skidmore juniors, seniors and recent graduates are encouraged to network with employers at Career and Internship Connections (CIC) career fairs set for early January in Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, and Washington, D.C. Read More.
Skidmore Business Network
San Francisco networking event set for Jan. 14
[12/16/08] Alumni, students, parents and friends are invited to a job search and networking session to be held at the Job Forum of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. Read More.
Human Resources
HR hosts programs to assist with household challenges
[12/12/08] During this time of financial uncertainty, Human Resources will host two programs to assist employees with their household challenges: 'Basics of Home Budgeting' and 'Managing Your Credit.' Read More.
Campus News
President Glotzbach's November 25 update
[12/9/08] In a memorandum to faculty and staff, President Philip A. Glotzbach says the College will have to take 'necessary and appropriate actions' —including a strategic hiring freeze—to avoid a deficit that otherwise could run as high as $8 million in the 2009–10 fiscal year. Read More.
Finance
Impact of a recession on giving hard to predict
[12/7/08] What impact would a serious recession have on alumni contributions to Skidmore? No one can say for sure, but a close look at the last recession, which lasted from 1999 through 2002 and took down many Read More.
Campus News
College must 'maintain momentum' in face of crisis
[10/15/08] Economic downturn underscores importance of fiscal prudence, continued support from donors Read More.