Earlham College: Conscious Institution

Because of my work in Richmond, Indiana, I have gotten to know Earlham College better. This is a "conscious institution" that imparts consciousness to its community.

Founded in 1847 by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), Earlham College is an independent, four-year, coeducational, residential institution of higher learning.

Among the nation's academically strongest liberal arts colleges, Earlham develops in its students broad and deep competencies in both traditional and emerging disciplinary and interdisciplinary fields.

Moreover, the College educates students to live and work effectively together with others; to value lifelong learning; to appreciate cultural, ethnic and religious diversity; and to become engaged global citizens.

Earlham Community Principles:

Respect for Persons

Integrity

Peace and Justice

Simplicity

Consensus Governance