Philip A. Glotzbach

Dr. Philip A. Glotzbach served as president of Skidmore College for seventeen years.  During that time, he led initiatives to enhance its academic offerings, student body diversity, finances and financial aid, infrastructure and physical landscape, and national reputation.  Prior to arriving at Skidmore, Glotzbach served as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and then vice president for Academic Affairs at the University of Redlands.  He began his career in the Department of Philosophy at Denison University, where he taught for fifteen years.  Across his academic career, he has written, spoken, and consulted on a broad range of topics.  He is well-known as a commentator and outspoken champion of American higher education. 

Glotzbach earned his BA in philosophy at the University of Notre Dame (summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa), and his MA, M.Phil., and Ph.D. in philosophy at Yale University.  He has received honorary degrees from Centre College, Denison University, and Skidmore College.