埃利奥特任哈佛校长期间(1869至1909年),将哈佛办成了具有全国影响的学校。他采用选修制,取代了刻板的古典课程,学生们可以攻读他们感兴趣的专业。今天的哈佛大学已是一个多学科的综合性大学。
Elliott president of the Harvard period (1869-1909), will be the Harvard of the impact of national schools. He used an elective system, replacing the stereotype of classical courses, students can pursue their professional interest. Today's Harvard is already a multi-disciplinary comprehensive university.