Connecticut College

The Dean of the Faculty is the principal adviser to the president on academic affairs and leads the faculty in its deliberations on the educational policies of the College. This office promotes academic excellence in research, teaching and service. It also oversees all academic departments, centers and programs at the College; is responsible for appointment of academic department chairs and directors of interdisciplinary major programs as well as the appointment, promotion and tenure of individual faculty members; and is responsible for the academic quality of the curriculum. 

We have one of the most extraordinary hometowns of any liberal arts college in the nation. Nestled between the shores of Long Island Sound and the banks of the Thames River, New London boasts an active arts community and plenty of quirky restaurants, cozy coffeehouses and eclectic shops. Grab a seat and discuss ideas over a cup of coffee at Muddy Waters, a lobster roll at Captain Scott’s or a Namaste smoothie at Right Path Organic Cafe. 

Located at the center of the campus, the Charles E. Shain Library offers a collection of more than 500,000 books and periodicals, along with an extensive collection of electronic resources. Other library features include: ten reservable collaboration rooms, two reading rooms on the second and third floors, which each hold 32 individual study spaces. 

The IT Service Desk provides support for technology issues to students, faculty and staff. The IT Service Desk is usually a good place to start for help with computer problems, network access, or account management issues. We also provide limited services to Alumni, retired staff and Emeriti. 

Health care can be very expensive in the U.S. However, the College sponsors a comprehensive Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) in which you may enroll. The SHIP incurs a separate expense, in addition to your tuition and other fees. Many international plans do not provide the same level of coverage required by the College.