The David H. Porter Chair at Skidmore College
Current Holder: Karen Kellogg
Previous Holders: Peter von Allmen; Debra Fernandez; Jeffrey Segrave; Tadahisa Kuroda
Established in 1998 to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of Skidmore’s fifth
president – as teacher, scholar, musician, role model and leader, as well as punster
par excellence, the David H. Porter Chair acknowledges as well the rich and varied
programs at the College and the scope and depth of the faculty’s achievements. Porter
Professors may be appointed from any discipline or program as best suits current institutional
needs and ambitions, thereby reflecting David Porter’s own versatility and multifaceted
expertise. Appointment of a faculty member to the Porter Chair will typically last
for five years. Members of the faculty will address nominations to the Dean of the
Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs, who will consult with the Promotions
Committee, the Department, and, when applicable, the Program concerned, in making
a recommendation.