2006-2007 Annual Report

The 2007-2008 academic year promised to be an exciting one at SEA, and we have not been disappointed.

Linda Cox Maguire, Chair - Board of Trustees, February 2007

Faculty are designing new programs built on our talents and passions, staff are working tirelessly to run the organization seamlessly, and students continue to bring a wide variety of academic backgrounds and reasons for wanting to learn more about our oceans. Here is a brief update on some of the exhilarating activities of this year:

• We have formed a partnership with Boston University, which will further strengthen our long-time and valued relationship with this fine institution – and will create another pathway for more highquality students to learn about SEA. We also collaborated with Duke University, University of Chicago, and University of San Diego for short programs onboard our vessels.
• We are offering more upper-level modules with a primary focus on science, such as the new semester Oceans and Climate. This complements our new humanities-based course, Documenting Change in the Caribbean.
• The entire organization is involved in a strategic planning process, chaired by trustee, Dr. Susan Humphris, which is seeking ways to build on our past achievements while looking for ways to be aligned with the needs of students and their hosting institutions today and in the future. The ideas have been flowing in from all parts of the organization!
• We have welcomed a new Dean of Enrollment with deep experience and significant successes in higher education marketing and recruitment. Glen Thomas has landed running and has brought many solid ideas to our enrollment efforts.

The 2008-2009 year is looking very promising because of the enhancements to our program offerings and our continued recognition as a premier off-campus program. We are grateful for the role each of you has played in building our reputation and our possibilities for the future. Please continue to provide the support we need to keep gaining momentum.