Leadership & Administration | Grinnell College Leadership & Administration Together, we’re here to make a better Grinnell. Our leaders at Grinnell are here for a reason: to make an impact. They care deeply about the world, and believe Grinnellians will go on to shape it for the better. Whether administrative or students themselves, our leaders work alongside all members of the community. In fact, we’ve earned a reputation for open, transparent, respectful discussions about campus issues. Meaning: position doesn’t take precedence. Students have a say and responsibility in creating the environment they learn best in. Our offices and administration honor the traditions of the past and are responsive to the needs of both current and future students. Essentially, everyone has a role in making Grinnell what it is today, and what it will be tomorrow. Our President Committed to serving the common good. In July of 2020, the Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Anne F. Harris as Grinnell College’s 14th president. Her exceptionally inclusive, consensus-building leadership style helped the College meet the challenges presented by the pandemic and will be transformative as we envision the future of the College. Find out more about our president’s commitment to serve the common good both here on campus and out in the wider world. Our President Our Board of Trustees Every college has one. Officially, the board exists to ensure the “great and lasting good” of Grinnell College. And together, the trustees have helped shape Grinnell as an institution that combines academic quality with a service mission. In part, that’s because of the perspectives, expertise, and contributions that they each bring to the table. Meet the members Committees We’ve got a crew for that. Students and faculty work together to ensure that the many elements of the Grinnell experience meet the highest standards and align with our mission as an institution. Meet the teams Student Government A Grinnellian-governed world. Senators. Treasurers. Ambassadors. Many Grinnellians go on to notable leadership roles in communities and industries all over the globe. And many of them get their start by representing Grinnell’s student body in similar roles here on campus. Meet the students Offices and Services Keeping our campus running like a welcoming, world-changing machine. With so many curious minds in our community, we’re used to inquiries of all kinds. That’s exactly why we have a great complement of specialized offices and services, each fully staffed with knowledgeable experts who can help with anything you need. Find a resource Related Links Faculty and Staff They’re your advisers, mentors, and researchers. Find out what they do and where they roam. Meet the staff Mission and Values Even though we’re a collective of fiercely curious individuals, we do agree on a few things. And we hold each other to them. Life at Grinnell An unexpected setting for bringing the world together. Come visit campus We use cookies to enable essential services and functionality on our site, enhance your user experience, provide better service through personalized content, collect data on how visitors interact with our site, and enable advertising services. To accept the use of cookies and continue on to the site, click "I Agree." For more information about our use of cookies and how to opt out, please refer to our website privacy policy.