Skidmore College
Skidmore is a four-year private, nonsectarian, coeducational school that invites 2,500 undergraduate students to engage in 40+ majors, 19 varsity athletics teams, and more than 100 student clubs. They also benefit from award-winning dining and residential halls and lifelong connections with some of the smartest and most dedicated and passionate faculty in the industry.
The Challenge
Vacant staff roles in Student Life
Perceived lack of commitment to issues of belonging and equity
Political backlash against identity-themed student support
The Value Add
5 Workshops, 10 months | 60-mins | Zoom
1:1 Coaching for Staff and Students
3 in-person programs for students
Strategic recommendations
Repeat client
“We were facing significant challenges in filling key staffing roles and Zahida’s comprehensive understanding of best practices and industry trends was truly impressive. Thanks to Zahida, we are now in a place to more proactively address the ways we enhance the student experience in a strategic planning phase.”
Adrian Bautista, Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Affairs, Skidmore College