Bio

Dr. Susan E. Langlois served as the first Director of Athletics at Elms College and was the impetus for the rapid growth of athletics at Elms College. In 1980, she established a physical education core curriculum and instituted the women's basketball program, adding field hockey the following year and equestrian, soccer, and softball in 1986.

Sensing the strong affinity Elms College student-athletes had for their teams, Dr. Langlois began the Alumni Athletic Association in 1983, which has reached over 1400 members today.

In 1990 behind the efforts of Dr. Langlois the college implemented a coaching minor, and by 1993, athletics and physical education at Elms College had become such an integral part of the students' college experience that the Maguire Center was conceived with Dr. Langlois serving as chairperson of the Building Committee.

In 1994, Dr. Langlois developed the Elms College Summer Sports Camps which hosts approximately 250 children each year and continues to serve as a vital outreach program to the surrounding community.