Paul Smith’s College, like a diverse forest, thrives in perfect balance when all feel represented and valued.
Community creates a welcoming, respectful, and equitable environment by celebrating the diverse characteristics of each person here at Paul Smith’s College. We foster positive social cohesion by recognizing and valuing the unique perspectives individuals bring, including differences in race, color, national origin, shared ancestry, religion, sex, disability status, age, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Like the natural ecosystems we call home, the Paul Smith’s College community changes and grows over time.
Belonging comes from the core principle that every individual has innate value stemming from their unique worldview, lived experience, beliefs, identity, and personhood. It’s the safety and reassurance of knowing that you, in being your most authentic self, are a valued member of a community, place, group, organization, or college.
- Isabella Lambert, Co-Chair
- Annie Rochon: Co-Chair
- Izabella Eichensehr
- Haleigh Morgan
- Jill Susice
- Kelly Ashline
- Kelly Klingler
- Lauren Yates
- Mackenzie Davison
- Maureen Pellerin
- Shannon Portal
- Tess Pena
- Val Titus
- Vance Jackson
We would like to acknowledge that Paul Smith's College is located on the homeland of the Haudenosaunee (ho-dee-no-SHOW-nee) and other indigenous peoples. This area is a home, workplace, and/or classroom for all of us, and it is therefore important that we know its history and acknowledge the long ancestral heritage that is based here. We respect and honor the legacy of the original peoples of this land and recognize their continued contributions to the region.
Paul Smith's College Land Acknowledgement
Contact Us
Community and Belonging Council
7777 NY-30
Paul Smiths, NY 12970