President Martin greets students.

Office of the President

Dr. Susan Martin took office as EMU's 22nd president on July 7, 2008 and was inaugurated on November 20. She is the first female president in EMU's 160-year history.

Since arriving at Eastern, President Martin has placed a high priority on maintaining excellent, accessible, affordable education. Building a better future for Michigan will require the best efforts of everyone at Eastern to produce tomorrow's leaders, teachers, businesspeople, health professionals, problem-solvers and entrepreneurs.

Just a few of the highlights of President Martin's administration to date:

  • Groundbreaking and construction of the $90 million Science Complex, the largest capital project in EMU's history.
  • Capital outlay funds and inception of the $42 million renovation of Pray-Harrold, the University's largest classroom building.
  • The 0-0-0 initiative: holding tuition and fees, room and board to a 0% increase for academic year 2010-2011
  • Kickoff of the $50 million "Invest. Inspire." comprehensive fundraising campaign.
  • Strong enrollment growth for three straight years.
  • Improvements in student academic performance through various student success initiatives, including academic support services such as the Holman Success Center.
  • Improvements in faculty development support through the Bruce K. Nelson Faculty Development Center.
  • Opening of the Jean Noble Parsons Center for the Study of Art and Science.
  • Construction and opening of the new Department of Public Safety headquarters.
  • A variety of "green" initiatives, resulting in a savings of more than $4 million, or 30% in annual energy expenses.
  • Hiring of new executive leaders in academic affairs, communications, student affairs and enrollment management, legal affairs, information technology, human resources, and government and community relations.

For more information on what is happening at EMU, peruse this web site or contact President Martin directly.

Welcome to Eastern!