College Leadership

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is responsible for policy making and sound resource management of the College
The College President

Alison R. Byerly is the 12th President of Carleton College
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Michelle Mattson oversees the academic programs of the College and supports the work of the faculty.
Vice President and Chief of Staff

As VP and chief of staff, Elise Eslinger serves as an advisor to the president, oversees the operations of the President’s Office, and coordinates the meetings for the senior leadership team at Carleton. She manages community and neighborhood relations for the College and oversees the offices of Institutional Research and Assessment and the Summer Liberal Arts Institute.
Vice President for Communications

As VP for communications, Helen Clarke leads the division that is responsible for telling Carleton’s story through social and traditional media, photography and video, print and digital marketing, editorial publications, internal communications, and at carleton.edu.
Vice President and Dean of Admissions

VP and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Art Rodriguez and his staff strive to recruit a Carleton student body that is as talented, well-rounded, and diverse as possible.
Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations

Daren Batke, Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations, provides strategic leadership for Carleton’s fundraising and outreach efforts with alumni, donors, parents, future alumni, and foundations.
Vice President of Inclusion, Equity, and Community

Dina Zavala, Vice President of Inclusion, Equity, and Community, is a key leader in working to fulfill the college’s aspirations to be an inclusive, diverse, and equitable institution.
Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students

Carolyn Livingston, VP of Student Life and Dean of Students, oversees all student life programs, services, and policies, and is available to students for advice and counsel.
Vice President and Treasurer

Eric Runestad, Vice President and Treasurer, oversees the budget and financial operations of the College.
College Governance Groups

The various governance councils and committees help administer Carleton College policies and oversee operations at the college.