Statement from the Emerson College Board of Trustees

In September 2023, the Emerson College Board of Trustees charged President Bernhardt to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to guide the College’s direction and development over the next five years. On February 4, 2025, the Board unanimously approved the College’s new strategic plan, “Extraordinary Emerson 2030.” The plan is informed by extensive input from the Emerson community and faithfully brings to life the strategic direction provided by the Board to President Bernhardt and his administration to elevate Emerson’s standing as a world-class educational institution in communication and the arts.

The Board has complete confidence in President Bernhardt’s leadership and ability to execute this bold plan. We look forward to working closely with the Emerson community as we educate and elevate artists, communicators, scholars, and professionals in the arts and communication for the betterment of humanity. 

Starting in March 2025, the Emerson community will have opportunities to learn about the strategic plan and engage in planning and executing its implementation. 

Eric Alexander, BSSp ‘78, Chair
Adopted February 4, 2025