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Building on Strength: A New Plan for Connecticut College

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Since 1911, Connecticut College has promoted a progressive vision of higher education that combines theory and practice to produce graduates prepared for meaningful careers and lives that make a difference. That is the meaning of our mission: to "put the liberal arts into action."

The Board of Trustees has charged the Presidential Search Committee with identifying and recommending the 12th president of Connecticut College. The Search Committee is partnering with the executive search firm WittKieffer to gather input from the Conn community, including senior administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the College, and to create a position profile that helps identify candidates for the next president. The Search Committee has provided a basic timeline for the search and will provide regular updates during the process. The Conn community also can communicate directly with the Search Committee to provide feedback and nominations of potential candidates. The Search Committee will evaluate applicants, interview the top candidates and recommend a finalist to the Board of Trustees.

To nominate a candidate or ask a question please use the “Contact the Search Committee” form.

Connecticut College

Campus Overhead — The only member of the NESCAC with a waterfront location, Connecticut College is home to a 750-acre arboretum, a stunning central quad and a commanding view of Long Island Sound. Here, you’ll find the ideal residential college experience—welcoming, intimate, supportive.

Athey Center Exterior — The Athey Center for Performance and Research is a hub of innovation, encouraging performance and dialogue on critical issues. At Conn, you’ll find the space, resources and fellow makers you need to nurture your creative streak.

Students in front of library — Among the best beloved aspects of Conn culture is our honor code, which governs both academic and community conduct. The resulting trust and mutual respect are the glue that binds a community.

Students studying inside library — What will you study? We offer 46 majors and 49 minors—and you can even design your own. Through our signature academic program, Connections, you’ll integrate your interests and pose questions while assembling a personalized portfolio of knowledge and related experience that will carry you into a meaningful career and life.

Over head shot of campus — We’re serious about sustainability—we even earned a rare Gold Rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. We focus on lasting solutions at the nexus of social equity, environmental stewardship and economic well-being. And we’re committed to carbon neutrality by 2030.

Boat on water — Our newly revitalized waterfront features a first-rate facility for sailing and rowing; an outdoor classroom and living laboratory for marine science, environmental research and conservation; an expedition training area for outdoor adventures and recreation; and a place for rest and reflection. And did we mention we’re the only NESCAC member on the water?

Over head shot of campus at night — Location, location, location! You’ll find us atop a hill in historic, quirky, seaside New London. We’re also close to Hartford, Providence, Boston and New York City—where many students do internships and build professional networks.

Students walking though campus in the fall — See yourself here? Come visit for a few hours—or four years!—and enjoy the view from here.