President Connie Ledoux Book
Elon University

Dr. Connie Ledoux Book is a passionate advocate for the power of higher education to transform students’ lives. She spent 16 years as an Elon University faculty member and administrative leader, helping to build the university’s reputation for excellence in engaged teaching and learning. In 2015 she accepted a groundbreaking role as the first female provost and chief academic officer at The Citadel in South Carolina. She returned to Elon as president in 2018, bringing a deep appreciation for the university’s unique history and its rapid rise to national prominence.

In 2020, President Book led creation of the 10-year Boldly Elon strategic plan to advance the university’s signature programs in experiential education, mentoring and student success. Under Book’s leadership, Elon has created innovative new academic programs; expanded its focus on health and wellness; invested in inclusive excellence, faculty and staff, and alumni engagement; built a new Innovation Quad for engineering and sciences; and established a new campus in Charlotte, North Carolina, for Elon University School of Law and other programs.

11-19-24