College of Our Lady of the Elms

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WE ARE ALL INDIVIDUALS. TOGETHER WE ARE ELMS
Elms College is a dynamic, Catholic, coeducational liberal arts institution whose mission is to educate students of all backgrounds distinguished themselves inside and outside the classroom.
We are devoted to providing our students' rigorous academic challenges based on developing a strong sense of what they can contribute to the world, their neighborhood, and one another. To embody these goals, we strive to create a supportive community that not only enables our students to thrive but one that they will take with them after they graduate.
Prepared for careers and life, our grads leave Elms College richer than they started — rooted in faith, educated in mind, compassionate in heart, responsive to civic and social obligations, and capable of adjusting to change without compromising principle.
We are a private Catholic coeducational liberal arts college founded in 1928 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, Massachusetts. Elms College is located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, and grants associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
We provide valuable, accessible education for all. Embracing every faith and background, our students are Catholic, Muslim, Hindu, Jewish, non-practicing, and more.
A nurturing environment is essential to that mission. Daily, we strive to create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive community. At Elms, education is not an end in itself. To have real meaning, the skills we teach must be practiced, with awareness, in large.
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 the world.
Affirming the founding tradition of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Elms College challenges students to embrace change without compromising principle, respond creatively to the demands of their chosen careers, and 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.
From athletics to social events, health and wellness, or help with your resume, there is a lot to enjoy and learn about outside the classroom – and a dedicated staff waiting to give you guidance and encouragement.
At Elms, there are no strangers. Everyone talks to everyone. You will encounter a warm welcome, open hearts, individual support, and many opportunities to expand your life in real ways. Student organizations, campus activities, events, and retreats help you connect. Leadership programs help provide direction. Volunteerism and mission service help you become the change you want to see in the world.
Resident or a commuter, when you are an Elms student, our campus is your second home. A collection of Student Service Offices is here to help with whatever you need. On-campus, off-campus or online, day, night, or weekends, full degree or degree completion, opportunities await! Not sure? We are here to help you make the right choice. Our students are unique, and so are their needs. 90% of our students receive some form of financial aid, making Elms surprisingly affordable.
The best way to find out if Elms is right for you is to see for yourself. Many applicants decide to attend based on the warm, welcoming feel they get from our faculty, staff, and students.
We offer various class formats — from traditional full time to online — providing a private college education that fits your schedule and needs.
Elms College is an equal opportunity employer and educator founded in the Sisters of St. Joseph's tradition. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a pleasant work environment.
By the provisions of the Jean Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Elms College prepares an Annual Security Report. The report includes statistics for the past three years concerning reported crimes on campus, individual off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the College, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. In also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol, drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, and other matters.
Elms College offers comprehensive benefits to our eligible faculty and staff. The following is provided as a summary of the benefits available for the Plan Year 2015-2016. Current employees can get more detailed benefit information and forms on the College share drive (J) in the Human Resources folder. Please note that benefits are subject to change.
Student Accommodations and Support Services collaborates with and empowers students who have diagnosed disabilities to coordinate support services and programs that enable equal access to an education and college life.SASS works to foster academic success, personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and leadership while addressing the unique needs and interests of individuals who have registered with the office and to ensure that Elms College operates by federal regulations as outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504, and other pertinent regulations.

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