Mission
The mission of the Office of Academic Strategy and Analytics (ASA) is to foster continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation across Emerson College. By partnering with stakeholders, ASA uses data-driven analysis and best practices to identify challenges, deliver effective solutions, and drive sustainable enhancements. ASA's work empowers colleagues to make informed decisions, streamline processes, and measure performance, ensuring efficient operations and supporting the college's strategic and academic success.
Vision
ASA envisions a future where data-driven decision-making, strategic collaboration, and operational excellence work in concert to position the college as a responsive and forward-thinking institution. In the face of evolving challenges in higher education, the ASA unit strives to be a catalyst for sustainable change and institutional agility. Through partnerships across academic and administrative units, the office integrates program analytics, strategic operations, market analysis, and system optimization to inform policies, enhance performance, and support academic success. By standardizing practices, evaluating impact, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ASA empowers stakeholders with insights and solutions that align with institutional goals and drive long-term, mission-centered results.
Values
At ASA, we are committed to being a trusted partner in driving sustainable, data-informed change across Emerson. We believe that continuous improvement, collaborative problem-solving, and strategic insight are essential to navigating the evolving landscape of higher education.
Rooted in our mission and vision, our values lie in:
- Empowering Decision-Making: We deliver insights and tools that enable stakeholders to make informed, strategic choices.
- Driving Institutional Agility: We anticipate and respond to challenges through innovation, adaptability, and forward-thinking analysis.
- Enhancing Performance: We streamline processes and systems to improve operational efficiency and academic success.
- Fostering Collaboration: We build strong partnerships across academic and administrative units to align efforts with institutional goals.
- Sustaining Meaningful Change: We champion long-term improvements by evaluating impact, standardizing practices, and embedding a culture of accountability and learning.
ASA brings together expertise, data, and strategic planning to deliver value that advances Emerson’s mission, today and into the future.