Elmhurst College: Mission and Leadership

Campus Plan
Our new master plan is a comprehensive guide to the campus’s future growth.

Our History
Elmhurst has been preparing students for purposeful lives since 1871. Here’s our story.

College Profile
Personal, powerful, practical, and a fun place to be: Elmhurst is what college ought to be.

Our Mission
Elmhurst dedicates itself to the development of humane values, the skills of critical and creative inquiry, the capacity and desire to serve others, and much more.

A Strategic Vision for Elmhurst College
Adopted in 2006, the vision statement serves as a guide to the next strategic agenda and capital campaign.

A Progress Report on the Action Plan Years
Since 1994, Elmhurst has made impressive progress toward ambitious goals. Here's a summary.

Board of Trustees
A list of current and honorary life trustees.

Contact the President
How to reach the president and his staff

President's Cabinet
A cabinet of senior-level executives help guide College policy and strategy.

Presidents since 1871
Here are profiles of the 12 Elmhurst College presidents.

College Profile
Personal, powerful, practical, and a fun place to be: Elmhurst is what college ought to be.

Photo Gallery
Music, theatre, lectures, alumni events, study-abroad trips, and a lot more.

Student & Faculty Research
At Elmhurst, we engage in rigorous research across the disciplines.