Emerging Technology Initiative

This new initiative will help the College rethink how emerging technology interacts with students, faculty, and staff in a forward-thinking manner. It will focus on expanding support for teaching that goes beyond traditional models. This effort will also establish an ongoing assessment process to ensure cutting-edge technologies remain embedded in current facilities, curricula, and organizational structures. This approach will facilitate the seamless integration of emerging technologies such as XR and AI into academic and co-curricular activities, ensuring the continuous strategic and creative use of facilities in Emerson’s unique context.

Performance Targets Include

• Increase the role of academic preparation and competencies in emerging media and technology into the curricula beginning in Spring 2026
• Invest in media and technological infrastructure upgrades on all campuses informed by industry best practices and employment trends and opportunities beginning in Fall 2026

Goals Supported

• Goal A.2 : Enhance student education and institutional capacity in emerging media and technologies
• Goal A.4 : Recruit, develop, and support an innovative and inclusive faculty
• Goal B.3 : Develop and diversify industry, organizational, and community collaborations and partnerships