Baker, Eliott G.
Biographical Note
Born in Newton, Mass., Eliott G. Baker graduated from Springfield College magna cum laude with a BS degree in 1974, majoring in English and Education. Mr. Baker continued his education at Springfield College and got his M.Ed. degree in 1975. During his years at Springfield College, he was a residence assistant and hall director, a music director for WSCB-FM, was involved in the Cultural Affairs Committee, and was a student aide. He was also an Admissions Intern and Assistant from 1974 to 1976. In 1984, he was awarded the Young Alumnus/A Award at Springfield College.
After Eliott Baker left Springfield College, he went to the Ohio Dominican University, becoming the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Planning from 1978 to 1980. From there he went to Slippery Rock University where he would spend the rest of his career: From 1980 to 1986, he was Director of Admissions, and from 1986 to his retirement in 2017, he held the following positions: Director of Enrollment Management, Executive Director of Academic Records & Retention, and Executive Director of Academic Records, Graduate Studies and Summer School.
Mr. Eliott Baker was awarded honorary membership in the Middle States Association of Registrars and Officers of Admission during the organization's annual conference in 2017, the highest honor that the association gives. Baker, served as president of the association from 1993-1994, and was the first person associated with Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education to receive the honor. In 2010, he was awarded an Award for Outstanding Service by the President of Slippery Rock University.
Works Used
- “Eliott G. Baker Resume”. Springfield College Archives and Special Collections - Office of Alumni Relations: Young Alumnus/a Award, 1984 information.
- “I am the Rock: Eliott Baker”. Slippery Rock University News. Springfield College Archives and Special Collections - Student Files: Baker, Eliott G. Class of 1974.
- “Slippery Rock Administrator Advise, ‘Don’t Wait Until It’s too late to Thank People Who Impact Your Life’”. Springfield College Archives and Special Collections - Student Files: Baker, Eliott G. Class of 1974.
- Written by Jeffrey Monseau (April 2019)