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Risk Management

Faculty and Staff Traveling Internationally

Faculty and staff traveling internationally for the purposes of research, teaching, conferences, service, recruiting, site visits or other objectives sponsored and or funded by ߣƵ are covered by the College’s International Insurance.
This coverage includes emergency medical expenses, security evacuation, trip cancellation, lost luggage/baggage delay, accidental death & dismemberment benefit.
It is necessary to contact the Risk Management Office at 518-580-5812 or at kbombard@skidmore.edu to become enrolled in the insurance at least 2 weeks prior to departure.

High-Risk Travel Destinations
Travel to destinations that the United States Department of State (DOS) have ranked Advisory Level four (4) "Do Not Travel" are prohibited for all student international travel.
Destinations with a DOS Advisory Level three (3) “Reconsider Travel” and/or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) designated Level (3) Travel Health Notice are also prohibited.
Note: Consideration will be given for DOS Level three destinations following a formal risk assessment based on a Petition completed by the faculty or staff member.  If interested in submitting a Petition, please contact Risk Management at 518-580-5812 or at kbombard@skidmore.edu.

It is strongly encourage that faculty and staff traveling internationally enrolled in the .  This DOS services ensures the traveler will receive important information about safety conditions in your destination county, including natural disasters and civil unrest.