Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Sarah H. Pettengill’s organization
Jun 11, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Amherst College Strategic Framework
Amherst College has initiated a Strategic Planning process to establish the foundation for its forthcoming strategic plan and cultivate a shared vision for its future. This process focuses on three key areas: ensuring the academic mission remains centered on liberal arts education, defining and integrating the residential experience with the academic mission, and evaluating the potential expansion of the student body's size and composition.
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The meeting included the election of Bonnie barsamian Dunn class of 1986 to serve a six-year term from July 1st 2023 through June 30th 2029 as alumni trustee. The design of a new student center and dining Commons was discussed, which will be built after tearing down the Merrell Science Center down to its foundations.
Jun 7, 2019·BoardMeeting
Board
Society of the Alumni Annual Meeting
The meeting included discussions about the Society of the Alumni, its mission, and membership. The election of nominees for 2019-2020 was conducted, and the results of the 2019 alumni trustee election were announced. Resolutions relating to the Annual Fund and the budget of alumni and parent programs were approved. Distinguished service awards were presented to outstanding alumni. President Biddy Martin provided an update on the college's strategy, emphasizing the preservation of academic quality, intellectual rigor, and the beauty of the campus.
May 30, 2018·BoardMeeting
Board
Society of the Alumni and the Alumni Annual Meeting
The meeting included discussions on intergenerational community, the value of a liberal arts education, and updates on the college's sustainability efforts. The college has reduced its carbon footprint by 30 percent through various initiatives, with plans to achieve carbon neutrality. The meeting also touched on the Loeb Center for Career Exploration, efforts to prepare students for life after college, and the college's financial status, including a campaign to support faculty, curriculum, and student education.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
