HQ Function

The main campus serves as the primary center for all academic, administrative, residential, and extracurricular activities of Skidmore College.

Notable Features:

The Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Arthur Zankel Music Center, Saisselin Art Building, Case Center, Lucy Scribner Library, and the extensive North Woods (a 300-acre natural area). The campus is known for its modern architecture blended with natural landscapes.

Work Culture:

For faculty and staff, the work culture is characterized by a strong commitment to academic excellence, student mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a supportive community environment. There is an emphasis on fostering creativity and critical inquiry.

HQ Significance:

The campus is the heart of the Skidmore experience, providing state-of-the-art facilities for learning, research, artistic expression, and community engagement. It is where students live, learn, and collaborate with faculty and peers.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus design and facilities reflect Skidmore's values of creativity (e.g., Tang Museum, Zankel Music Center), interdisciplinary learning (e.g., CIS), community, and a connection to the natural environment (e.g., North Woods, campus green spaces).

Location:

Skidmore College fosters a global perspective through various initiatives. It hosts a diverse international student body (approximately 12% from over 40 countries) and offers extensive off-campus study and exchange programs, with over half of its students studying abroad in numerous countries. Faculty engage in international research and collaborations, and the curriculum often incorporates global themes and perspectives. Skidmore maintains partnerships with institutions worldwide to support these global learning opportunities.

Street Address:

815 North Broadway

City:

Saratoga Springs

State/Province:

New York

Country:

USA