School of Communications - Elon University
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

What we believe in -- The Elon Eleven

 

Our communities need people who can accurately and compellingly tell us about the world we live in. Amid great technological change, Elon's School of Communications prepares students to serve the public good through both traditional and new media.


We seek to create an experiential learning environment so that students become lifelong learners committed to excellence. We have embraced our mission in a concept we call the Elon Eleven that reflects our values and the competencies we emphasize for our students.
  1. Truth, accuracy and fairness
  2. Freedom of expression
  3. Ethical ways of thinking
  4. History and roles of media
  5. The diversity of audiences
  6. Write clearly and accurately
  7. Use the tools of technology
  8. Apply theories in presenting images and information
  9. Engage in research and critical evaluation
  10. Understand data and statistics
  11. Think creatively and analytically