{"id":1366,"date":"2023-04-19T16:07:56","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T20:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/earlhamcollege.wpengine.com\/?page_id=1366"},"modified":"2024-04-29T11:46:32","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T15:46:32","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/earlham.edu\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Earlham is a national liberal arts college with a reputation for excellent teaching and preparing students to make a profound positive difference in the world.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A catalyst for good<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Earlham\u2019s story begins in 1847, when a group of Quakers sought to foster education rooted in respect, integrity, peace, simplicity and community. Today, the college still embodies those qualities and has consistently ranked among the top national liberal arts institutions in the country. Earlham is a collaborative learning community that inspires and motivates students with transformative opportunities and experiences so they can become catalysts for good in a changing world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earlham is accredited<\/a>, since 1913, by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In 2014, Earlham received a full 10-year renewal of its accreditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Leadership & Administration<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Earlham is rooted in a belief in representation and equality, and this is reflected through the governance of the College. Earlham\u2019s leadership and administration are made up of outstanding and caring members of our community who are dedicated to provide an education of the highest quality. Our\u00a0president<\/a>,\u00a0cabinet<\/a>,\u00a0Board of Trustees<\/a>,\u00a0administrative offices<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0academic department<\/a>s<\/a>\u00a0use consensus and consultation in their decision-making, creating an open and cooperative environment for faculty, students and staff.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Since 1847, Earlham College has fostered a collaborative learning community that inspires and motivates students with transformative opportunities and experiences\u2014so they can become catalysts for growth and innovation in a changing world.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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