Our Revised Mission

After a lengthy review process, the College of Our Lady of the Elms community is proud to present our new mission statement. The mission review committee designed a very inclusive process and engaged all segments of the community through several forums and dialogue opportunities. The final version of the Statement is a tribute to their hard work and steadfastness in seeing this project to the end. Elms College would like to thank all who participated in this process. 

The College of Our Lady of the Elms, a Catholic college, educates a diverse group of women and men in a supportive, vibrant learning community. Combining a liberal arts education with professional studies, Elms College empowers students to effect positive changes in the community and in the world.

Affirming the founding tradition of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Elms College challenges students to embrace change without compromising principle, to respond creatively to the demands of their chosen careers, and to advocate for people in need. Elms College is a community rooted in faith, educated in mind, compassionate in heart, and responsive to civic and social obligations.

Approved October 2011