Simon’s Rock is not just a mere academic institution - it is a vibrant community built on deep and enduring ties between its faculty and students. At the heart of the treasured Simon's Rock experience lies the immense dedication of our cherished faculty, who relentlessly inspire, support, and guide the scholars.

The proposal to not renew the faculty's contracts with the impending relocation of Simon's Rock at Bard College stands in stark contrast to the ideals we hold dear. It destabilizes the core structure of our learning environment and directly diminishes a quintessential part of the Simon's Rock experience - the nurturing bond between the faculty and students.

Considering that faculty members are integral to the success of students at higher education institutions, this situation is alarming. A study by the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals that professors who create nurturing relationships with their students influence these students' future academic success (Source: NBER).

We petition to renew the faculty's contracts and offer them positions with terms at least as favorable as their current contracts as well as consideration for relocation expenses. We urge the decision-makers at Simon's Rock at Bard College to uphold our core values and maintain the fabric of our community.

Please join us in preserving the integrity of our beloved institution. Sign the petition now to reinstate our faculty members' contracts and ensure they transition alongside us to the new campus.