Jacqueline Weis Liebergott assumed the presidency of Emerson College as its first female president in September 1993 and during her tenure spearheaded the college's move from Boston's Back Bay to the theatre district. This move resulted in unprecedented growth and success for the institution.
A graduate of the
University of Maryland, Liebergott earned her master's and doctoral degrees in speech-language pathology from the
University of Pittsburgh. She is also a trustee of the Corporation of the Foundation of the
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and she serves on the
New England Council
The New England Council is a regional business association representing both public and private organizations in the New England region of the United States. Established in 1925, it is the oldest regional business association in the United States ...
. She is also involved with the Friends of the
Public Garden and
Boston Common,
Downtown Crossing Association.
Liebergott at Emerson College
Liebergott started at Emerson College as a professor in the division of
Communication Sciences and Disorders. She progressed up the ranks to graduate dean, academic dean, vice president and interim president before being elected president in 1993.
As president, she reorganized the college's academic departments, strengthened the college's enrollment, reputation and finances, and eventually moved the campus from Back Bay Boston to greatly enhanced facilities in the historic
Boston Theater District off the Boston Common.
Her salary for 2009 was projected to be $680,000.
Liebergott signed the Amethyst initiative, agreeing to lower the drinking age to 18.
On December 2, 2009, Liebergott announced to the Emerson community her retirement, effective June 30, 2011.
See also
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Emerson College
Emerson College is a private college with its main campus in Boston, Massachusetts. It also maintains campuses in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California and Well, Limburg, Netherlands ( Kasteel Well). Founded in 1880 by Charles Wesley Emerson as a ...
Liebergott as President, accessed 7/25/10
References
External links
Emerson College President's Home Page
Presidents of Emerson College
Emerson College faculty
University of Maryland, College Park alumni
Living people
People from Maryland
People from Uxbridge, Massachusetts
Year of birth missing (living people)
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