Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Kelly Sheppard’s organization
May 16, 2025·StrategicPlan
Board
Skidmore College Strategic Plan 2025-2030
This Strategic Plan outlines Skidmore College's path forward into the 2030s, building upon its distinctive liberal arts education model. It is structured around six strategic foundations: creative academic excellence, transformative student experience, accessible education for all, an inclusive community, environmental sustainability and stewardship, and prudent long-term financial management. The plan aims to foster lifelong learners, develop character, and prepare students for thriving careers and lives of consequence in a complex global society.
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The Faculty Executive Committee (FEC) discussed responding to feedback on its proposal regarding the faculty service cycle and whether to introduce a motion in the fall. The FEC also discussed the FAB handbook language motion. Nominations for the Space Planning Working Group were initiated, and the FEC discussed how to sort the nominees. The upcoming Committee of Committees meeting was addressed, with a reminder for chairs to update committee websites and operating codes.
Apr 16, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Faculty Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
The meeting included a discussion with the Dean of Students and SGA President regarding the development of a campus-wide poster policy. The committee debriefed the recent faculty-only meeting and discussed drafting the meeting notes. They also addressed Space Planning Working Group staffing, planning to select members from the ad-hoc pool. Additionally, the committee planned to draft a motion to update the Faculty Handbook language related to FAB.
Apr 11, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Faculty Executive Committee Meeting
The faculty meeting addressed the Huron consultancy's role in reviewing academic affairs proposals, emphasizing the importance of transparency and long-term effectiveness. Discussions covered the limitations of post-pandemic data, the need for cautious data interpretation, and the value of understanding resource flow and budget dynamics. Concerns were raised about the narrow definition of revenue generation, the transparency of data reporting, and the potential for tension during budget reallocation decisions. Faculty members sought clarification on various topics, including the meaning of "levers," decision-making power within the steering committee, and the evaluation of departmental value. The meeting also touched on the need for a robust data infrastructure, the role of department chairs in decision-making, and the inclusion of staff perspectives. The discussion also included the potential for combining departments or programs, the accuracy of data being used, and the cost differences associated with faculty employment types.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
