Connect

Lifelong partnerships near and far

Boldly Elon, the university’s strategic plan for 2030, encompasses four key themes — Learn, Thrive, Connect and Rise. As part of the Connect theme, we will invest in connections near and far in the decade ahead by:

Engaging in lifelong partnerships with our talented alumni
Partnering with communities to transform the future
Celebrating Phoenix athletics on and off the field

Read more about the pillars of the Connect theme below, and explore some of the College of Arts and Sciences’ responses to those charges on the following pages.

An Elon alum speaks with students in a classroom.

Lifelong partnerships with Elon’s talented alumni

The next chapter of Elon’s story will be told through the accomplishments of more than 35,000 alumni who are making a difference around the world. Building on our commitment to alumni, we will foster lifelong partnerships through professional development, networks, and learning opportunities and lasting connections between alumni and the university.

The College of Arts and Sciences Alumni in Action

An Elon student sitting at a table and drawing with several local elementary school students at Positive Attitude Youth Center.

Partner with communities to transform the future

In building a “college for the world,” Elon’s founders envisioned the power of education to lift communities. During this decade we will develop partnerships to advance healthy, prosperous and socially just communities in Alamance and Guilford counties and around the world. We will advance literacy and degree attainment in our local communities; connect graduate student expertise with needs in entrepreneurship, culture and the arts, education and health sciences; and fulfill our mission to prepare students to be global citizens and informed leaders motivated by concern for the common good.

Students, faculty, alumni, and their families cheering in the stands of Rhodes Stadium during a Homecoming football game.

Celebrate Phoenix athletics on and off the field

Phoenix athletics rallies our communities far and wide and raises our spirit as we celebrate human performance. Boldly Elon will advance our position of leadership on and off the field in the highly competitive arena of NCAA Division I athletics and provide a premier student-athlete experience.

Four students sitting at a table outside of downtown Elon's Pandora's Pies restaurant.

A vibrant college town

In partnership with the Town of Elon, City of Burlington and surrounding communities, we will increase community engagement with the campus and explore public/private partnerships to develop a thriving college town environment. Investing in new and redeveloped housing and businesses will benefit local residents and Elon students, faculty and staff who want to live, shop and enjoy life in a safe and vibrant community.