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May 1, 2025·StrategicPlan
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United States Merchant Marine Academy Campus Modernization Plan 2025-2035
This Campus Modernization Plan outlines the United States Merchant Marine Academy's strategic direction for physical development over a 10-year horizon. It aims to provide a safe, secure, and sustainable campus environment, develop adaptable and modern real property, preserve historic character, and enhance the institutional legacy. The plan's vision is to create facilities that attract future leaders, support holistic development, and serve as a center of excellence for maritime innovation.
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Meeting of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors
The meeting addressed key issues concerning the Academy's funding, operations, and accreditation. Discussions included a proposed charter amendment to formalize agenda-setting practices, the election of a vice chair, and updates on congressional resource allocation, specifically highlighting concerns about potential funding reductions. Significant attention was given to the Academy's upcoming Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) accreditation process, addressing past deficiencies and outlining ongoing efforts to improve student support, governance, and resource allocation. The meeting also covered updates on infrastructure projects, including Samuels Hall and Fulton/Gibbs Halls, and the need for additional staff and resources. Discussions included the importance of greater autonomy for Academy leadership, the athletics program's needs, admissions updates, and the Academy's efforts to improve diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The role of the EMBARC program in ensuring mariner safety was also highlighted, along with the need for improved technology and infrastructure.
May 13, 2022·BoardMeeting
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Usmma BOV May 2022 Meeting Minutes
The Board of Visitors meeting covered administrative instructions, opening remarks, board business (minutes, charter, report, next meeting, elections), a USMMA update focusing on strategic priorities (infrastructure, education program, institutional culture, governance, leadership & accountability, communications & relationships, and athletics), a regimental update, and the superintendent's departure. Significant discussion points included infrastructure assistance from DOT/MARAD, using direct hire authority to fill project manager and contracting officer representative positions, and ongoing COVID-19 impacts on education, including base knowledge deficits and the implementation of a three-split academic program. The meeting also addressed institutional culture, including sexual assault awareness and prevention initiatives, and governance, leadership, and accountability updates.
Sep 16, 2020·BoardMeeting
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Meeting Minutes of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors
The meeting covered various key areas, including the Academy's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, infrastructure improvements, diversity recruitment efforts, and updates on the six strategic priorities: Education, Institutional Culture, Infrastructure, Governance, Leadership and Administration, Communications and Relationships, and Athletics. Specific discussion points included the successful return of the Class of 2020 for exams and graduation, the challenges and successes of distance learning, the progress of the Academy's master plan, updates on the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office, and the need to increase diversity among the student body. The meeting also included a discussion of the National Academy of Public Administration study and the importance of improving communications and relationships with stakeholders.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
