Connie Book, University President  
Elon University President Connie Book. Photo courtesy of Elon University.

Connie Book is Elon University’s ninth president. Previously, she was a faculty member for 16 years. Book became university president four years ago in 2018. As university president, Book has focused on launching the 10-year Boldly Elon strategic plan and Elon LEADS campaign. Her office is located in the Powell Building. She is often spotted around campus, such as on a walk or at College Coffee.




Jon Dooley, Vice President for Student Life
Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley. Photo courtesy of Elon University.


Jon Dooley’s name often pops up in student’s inboxes. As vice president for student life, Dooley sends many emails out to students with a variety of relevant information, from weekly community health updates to local crime and safety issues. He oversees the Office of Student Life, which covers many campus services and centers. In addition to this role, Dooley is a professor of education.




Jeff Stein, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives 
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Jeff Stein. Photo courtesy of Elon University.


As the head of Elon’s COVID-19 response, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Jeff Stein became a well-known figure in the last two years. Stein, also a professor of English, oversees a variety of campus initiatives. He leads the implementation of the Boldly Elon strategic plan and works with many offices across campus, such as the Student Professional Development Center and Cultural & Special Programs.



Jana Lynn Patterson, Dean of Students
Dean of Students Jana Lynn Patterson. Photo courtesy of Elon University.


Dean of Students Jana Lynn Patterson supports students with a variety of opportunities, services and experiences. Patterson has worked at Elon since 1986 and is familiarly known to many as “Dean P.” The Office of the Dean of Students is a resource for students in areas such as health and wellness and care and outreach.



Rodney Parks, University Registrar 
University Registrar Rodney Parks. Photo courtesy of Elon University.


Rodney Parks is the university’s registrar, helping maintain student records and course registration. The registrar’s office is where students can go to request transcripts and course changes. Parks also sends emails out to students recommending courses that fulfill various requirements. 



Randy Williams, Vice President and Associate Provost for Inclusive Excellence

Randy Williams, vice president and associate provost for Inclusive Excellence and professor of education. Photo courtesy of Elon University. 


Randy Williams serves as the chief diversity officer in his role as the vice president and associate provost for inclusive excellence. Williams works directly with Book and helps guide Elon’s diversity, equity and inclusion goals. He is also a professor of education.




Sylvia Muñoz, Director of the CREDE 
Director of the CREDE Sylvia Muñoz. Photo courtesy of Elon University.


As the director of the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education, Sylvia Muñoz works to create a supportive environment for students of color and has been leading university efforts to increase equity across campus. Her office is in the CREDE in upstairs Moseley, a center open to all students. She also created El Centro, the Spanish-language center on campus.



Kristin Boswell, University Chaplain 
University Chaplain Kristin Boswell. Photo from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.


Kristin Boswell is the university chaplain and dean of multifaith engagement. Her role is to guide students in their religious faith and facilitate religious and educational experiences. She is there to serve the entire community, regardless of faith.