Conference Presentations

California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) has modeled social, environmental, and economic resilience planning by forging creative partnerships, expanding student offerings, and cultivating multi-source funding. We'll demonstrate how CSUMB leverages local resources?Äîsuch as the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary?Äîto offer world-class opportunities to students who wouldn't typically have access. Join us to gain actionable strategies for creating student-centered, locally-relevant learning environments that support the regional ecosystem, attract industry partnerships, drive local innovation, and boost academic and career outcomes.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Find opportunities to foster diverse partnerships (e.g., federal agencies, agribusinesses, and complementary research institutes) to provide students with hands-on learning experiences.
2. Discuss how flexible learning environment designs can support new programs and foster interdisciplinary collaboration, resulting in diverse learning opportunities and career pathways.
3. Detail strategies for securing diverse funding streams, from local donations and state support to federal partnerships, which maximize financial resources to support new programs, facilities, and research initiatives.
4. Discuss how to successfully root campus planning within regional economic and environmental contexts, creating programs and spaces that drive local innovation while addressing global challenges.

Presenters:

Tom Horvath, Interim Dean, College of Science, California State University-Monterey Bay
James Lindholm, Professor, Marine Science, California State University-Monterey Bay
Tim Morshead, Partner, WRNS Studio
Lisa Woonick, Superintendent, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Delivered 04/03/2025.

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