Office of the President

“Possibilities are what will take us beyond our limitations...

...The only thing that limits you is the inability to think about possibilities.” - President Robert E. Johnson, Ph.D.

Our mission, vision, and core values...

...work in concert to ensure the best possible student experience.

“Be tolerant of differences. Be intolerant of inequitable treatment....

...Be intolerant of abuse. Be intolerant of violence and the exploitation of violence. Be intolerant of silence.”

We believe in the transformational power of a college education...

...to impart knowledge and enlightenment in a global society.

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Robert E. Johnson, Ph.D. was appointed as Becker College’s tenth president by the Board of Trustees in July 2010. The board and the president, as the college’s chief executive officer, work collaboratively, in accordance with the college’s mission, to set the strategic direction for the college. The president implements the college’s strategic goals, oversees hiring of personnel, and administers college policies. The president represents Becker College in the greater community, celebrating the college’s achievements and positioning it as an innovative, nationally recognized baccalaureate institution. Each of the college’s administrative units is also led by a vice president or dean, who serves also as members of the president’s Cabinet.

Welcome from the President

Becker is renowned for its values and for its focus on delivering to the world highly educated, responsible citizens, prepared to contribute to a global society and rise to the top of their chosen professions.
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Administration and Governance

Becker College is supported by our dynamic leadership from the Board of Trustees, Cabinet, Corporators, President’s Cabinet, and Alumni Association Board. Together, these groups work cohesively to ensure a transformational learning experience for each student.
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President's Blog

Learn more about President Johnson's philosphies on topics such as leadership, accountability, community, global citizenship, integrity, social resopnsibility, and more.
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