Charlotte Johnson

Located in Claremont, California, Charlotte Johnson is an innovative thinker and leader in higher education. With an extensive background in law and university relations, Charlotte currently serves as the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Scripps College, a women's college.

Scripps College was founded in 1926 with the goal of educating women and encouraging engagement and commitment. As a liberal arts college, Scripps is determined to provide a diverse, inclusive, and well-rounded education to its students so that the women will be able to proceed and live involved, intellectual lives.

Charlotte Johnson is a strong proponent of inclusive excellence; she believes it plays a significant role in providing accessible education as well as an impactful, transformational educational experience. Inclusive excellence is especially relevant today as there is a priority to develop leaders who are open-minded and determined to uphold the values of inclusion and integrity.

She is compelled by many legal issues which currently surround higher education such as debates about free speech, Title IX, and affirmative action in regards to the admissions process. With her background as an attorney, Charlotte is an advocate for justice and equity in the education sphere.

The significance of a liberal arts education is something Charlotte especially supports. In this changing age where future employment opportunities are uncertain, a liberal arts education provides valuable skills (from communication to empathy) that will be useful in any field. She believes that the liberal arts are essential for a diversified and inclusive education.

Currently, Charlotte's focus is on her involvement with Scripps College. Although she is still licensed to practice law at her former firm in Detroit, Michigan, Charlotte chooses to use her previous experience to bring a unique perspective to her leadership role, especially as it relates to identifying and solving issues that affect students.

To learn more about Charlotte Johnson and her perspective on legal issues within higher education, be sure to visit her website.