Connecticut College’s 12th President, Andrea E. Chapdelaine, Ph.D.
Andrea E. Chapdelaine, Ph.D., became Connecticut College’s 12th president on July 1, 2024, following a unanimous appointment by the Board of Trustees. With more than 30 years of experience as a professor, dean, provost, and president, she brings a strategic and student-centered approach to leadership — focused on strong academics, building a welcoming campus community, and working closely with students, faculty, and staff to strengthen the College as a whole.
She previously served as president of Hood College in Maryland, where she led two strategic plans, expanded academic and experiential programs, and helped the college grow both in enrollment and in financial strength. A longtime psychology professor, she is passionate about mentoring and has taught and published in areas including social psychology, student research, service learning, and policies that support faculty work-life balance.
A proud first-generation college graduate, she earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and justice studies from the University of New Hampshire and her M.A. and Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Connecticut. Her faculty and leadership roles at Wabash, Trinity, and Albright Colleges deepened her appreciation for the impact of liberal arts education in shaping students as leaders and citizens.