Civic Engagement at Skidmore
A liberal arts education certainly represents a personal good for our graduates, preparing them not only to make a living but also to create a life worth living 鈥� a life that truly matters for themselves and others. But a Skidmore education also represents a broader social good that is seldom remarked upon in contemporary discussions of higher education. We highlight this value in our expressed determination to prepare our graduates to live as informed, responsible, and globally and interculturally aware citizens who are not only capable of bringing their personal plans to fruition but who also strive to make the world a better place for all.
Faces of Community Engagement
Stories of community engagement
The Environmental Action Club (EAC) promotes climate consciousness and sustainable literacy in the Skidmore student body. In the fall semester of 2024, the EAC鈥檚 three main initiatives were getting students registered to vote, creating recommendations for the 快猫短视频to use in its new strategic plan, and supporting local non-profits with their environmental activism.
The 快猫短视频 Democrats is a club that promotes political involvement and social activism in the College鈥檚 community. The club hosts multiple events every semester focused on registering Skidmore students to vote, bringing locally elected officials from both sides of the political aisle to campus, and boosting awareness of politics on a local and national level.