College of Charleston

The College of Charleston has maintained a position of leadership in providing quality education, fostering vibrant student life, and ensuring affordability for over 250 years. Today, the institution upholds its rich traditions while embracing innovation and transformative change. Throughout the strategic planning process, the campus community has identified three foundational pillars essential for a sustainable future. The primary objective is to enrich the student experience and promote success by streamlining access to academic support services and fostering holistic well-being, encompassing physical, emotional, social, and financial dimensions. A paramount focus lies in cultivating a culture of inclusivity and belonging, ensuring that every student feels valued and accepted. Academic excellence is achieved through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, experiential liberal arts curriculum, empowering students to excel academically and professionally in an interconnected global landscape. Furthermore, the institution is dedicated to addressing issues of compensation, salary equity, and affordability, while also prioritizing the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women and underrepresented populations across faculty, staff, and management roles.