In light of President Glotzbach’s recent retirement announcement, we take a look back at the President’s past—and where he plans on going from here.
Read morePresident Glotzbach Announces 2020 Retirement
After fifteen and a half years of service, President Philip Glotzbach has announced he will be stepping down. In a school-wide email on Feb. 25, Glotzbach explained the decision as “indeed a bittersweet moment for [Marie and I].”
Read morePresident Glotzbach Offers Necessary Reminder in Responsible Citizenship
Skidmore’s Strategic Action Agenda urges the student community to make conscious choices to be informed, responsible, citizens. But what does that really mean, and why should we care?
Read moreAdministrators, Government, and Disinterested Students
Skidmore College’s administration struggles to engage students in policy matters.
Read moreWhy Truth Matters
Most of us were taught not to lie when we were children. Our parents made an earnest effort to instill in us that it is not okay to lie – even if it is an easy way to get what we want. Why did they do this?
Read moreFighting a Sad Retreat of American Values
Americans must stand together now to oppose racism and authoritarianism. For colleges and college newspapers, that means we must stand in opposition to backwardness. Three Skidmore students are directly affected by the ban. .
Read moreGlotzbach Sends Mixed Message About Politics On Campus
Many faculty members expressed their surprise and concern following his remarks because of the political polarization. The President skirted against the tenor of federal law that disqualifies nonprofits from political campaign activities. His remarks may have also violated Skidmore’s commitment to inclusion.
Read moreThe Glotzbachs Decline to be Filmed at Fireside Chat, Citing Low Hopes for Student Turnout
The Skidmore News intended to cover this event with a Facebook Live stream, but this did not occur because the Glotzbachs declined to be filmed at this public event.
Read moreIn 2014, Glotzbach Made More than Most Private College Presidents
In 2014, President Philip Glotzbach’s base pay was $456,794, and his total compensation was $532,173.
Read moreFaculty Meeting – A Day of Introductions and a New Strategic Plan
Friday September 9, the faculty of Skidmore College gathered in Gannett Auditorium for the first monthly faculty meeting of the year
Read morePresident Glotzbach Responds to Orlando Shooting
President Glotzbach responded on June 13th to the horrific shooting in Orlando.
Read moreDecember 4th Faculty Meeting: The Final One of the Year
This past Friday, December 4th, was the last faculty meeting before winter break. The meeting began with American Studies professor Greg Pfitzer announcing that Professor Mehmet Odekon will be receiving the Distinguished Faculty Service Award.
Read moreNov 6 Faculty Meeting Encourages Restoring Community Spirit
The President then apologized for his absence at the last faculty meeting and explained he wants to help mend the divisions that may exist within the Skidmore community.
Read moreThe State of the College is Sound
Last Friday, Septemebr 25th, President Phillip Glotzbach and Student Government Association (SGA) President Charles Tetelman ’16 presented the annual state of the college address.
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