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We write to share some exciting news about a College-SGA partnership to address the ongoing challenges around laundry services. Following approval of a joint-financial plan between SGA and the College by the Skidmore College administration, and a subsequent vote of approval by the SGA Senate, the College is eliminating per-cycle laundry fees, effective Fall 2023. This initiative is reflective of a 2022-23 academic year marked by increased communication and collaboration between SGA and the Skidmore College administration to better meet your needs and improve the residential experience.
Laundry costs and other challenges have continually been a primary source of frustration voiced by students and was reinforced through a laundry concerns report conducted by SGA earlier this year. This shared investment into our community between SGA and the College is a great step forward in aligning ourselves with best practices and a number of other institutions across the country. This policy change will not only improve equity and access to laundry next year but prevent unnecessary financial strain from laundry expenses for all future Skidmore students.
We want to thank SGA Senator Tess Malloy, President Marc Conner, Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration Charles Ingram, Senior Administrative Assistant Lynn DiMenna, and all the other staff and students who have made this change possible.
Adrian Bautista (he/him) is the Skidmore College Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Affairs.
Nathaniel Lowell ‘24 (he/him) is the Student Government Association President for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years.