
Our Mission in Action
This is the meaning of our mission: to "put the liberal arts into action." We are preparing future citizens and leaders with the resources and the reach to address the increasingly complex problems of our time.
From our founding over a century ago, we have promoted a progressive vision of higher education. Here, serious academic pursuits are strengthened by practical work in the world to produce graduates prepared not just to make a living, but also to make a difference.

This is the meaning of our mission: to "put the liberal arts into action." We are preparing future citizens and leaders with the resources and the reach to address the increasingly complex problems of our time.

With an innovative curriculum, called Connections, and a bold strategic plan, we are advancing this mission for the 21st century.

It’s an exciting time to be a member of our community—a community defined by the principles of innovation, equity, and excellence in education, and fueled by rigorous inquiry, openness, and a spirit of collaboration.
As a duly elected body, the Board of Trustees has fiduciary responsibility for the governance of Connecticut College. The Board’s primary functions are to oversee the policies and to steward the financial, physical and human resources of the College.
The Senior administrators at the college are responsible for guiding its strategic vision, ensuring operational efficiency and fostering a supportive environment for academic excellence.
“ This is the greatest honor and privilege of my career—to serve a private liberal arts college that provides an excellent, purposeful and holistic education with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion… My overall goal is to fully support and promote Conn’s mission to provide an excellent liberal arts education that prepares students as global citizens. I consider Conn’s mission my prime directive. ”
— Andrea Chapdelaine, President of Connecticut College