Elton J. Crim Jr.

Elton J. Crim Jr. is a Clinical Professor and Director of the Higher Education MS Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Education. He holds 264 Education Building at 1000 Bascom Mall, Madison, WI. His career spans teaching, administrative, and policy roles in higher education.

• Education: B.S./M.S. in Biology and Public Service Management from DePaul University; Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Penn State University
• Prior Roles: Assistant Dean of Students, Associate Dean of Students, Director of Student Conduct, UW-System Senior Policy Analyst, Director of Multicultural Affairs

His research interests focus on Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, and Multicultural Affairs, informed by mentorship under scholars like William G. Tierney and Estelle Bensimon during his Penn State doctorate. At Wisconsin since 1996, he has contributed to health services, multicultural policy, and academic leadership.

As a Clinical Professor, Crim specializes in practical applications of educational theory to student services and administrative practice. He has held key positions across the university system, including leadership roles in the School of Human Ecology and the Office of Multicultural Affairs.