The University Of North Carolina Wilmington
CENTER FOR MARINE SCIENCE
CMS Internal Advisory Committee Agenda – August 31, 2005
Items for Discussion:
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Welcome of new members and introductions (Dr. Baden)
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External Advisory Committee (Michael Cain)
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Advancement (Hilda Maness)
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Building progress and other building items (Dennis Ihnat)
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Core Resources initiatives (Dr. Merritt)
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Space (Dr. Baden)
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Academic update (Dr. Willey—Graduate, Dr. Sizemore—Post-doc)
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Other items (group)
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CENTER FOR MARINE SCIENCE
CMS Internal Advisory Committee Summary – August 31, 2005 – Page 1
Members Present:
Brooks Avery (CMS/Non-Resident)
Dan Baden (CMS/Director)
Jack Hall (Environmental Studies/Chair)
Joanne Halls (CMS/Non-Resident)
Richard Laws (Earth Sciences/Chair)
Jim Merritt (CMS/Associate Director)
Curt Moyer (Physics/Chair)
Dick Ward (Chemistry/Chair)
Ami Wilbur (CMS/Resident)
Joan Willey (CMS/Associate Director)
Members Not Present:
Lou Abrams (CMS/Resident)
Martin Posey (Biology/Chair)
Ron Sizemore (CMS/Associate Director)
Ex Officio Members Present:
Hilda Maness (Development)
Ex Officio Members Not Present:
Dennis Ihnat (Recorder)
Dr. Hosier
Dr. Cordle
Visitors:
Michael Cain, CMS External Advisory Committee
Jody Lamberto-Smith (Acting Recorder, and presenting for Ron Sizemore)
Discussion Item: Welcome of new members and introductions (Dr. Baden)
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All those in attendance introduced themselves.
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CENTER FOR MARINE SCIENCE
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Discussion Item: External Advisory Committee (Michael Cain)
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Mr. Cain described EAC and its purpose of organizing outreach programs, promoting CMS,
devising a marketing plan and raising money for CMS.
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EAC has met quarterly for the past year.
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Would like to have some of their goals in place and have some new incoming money
by winter ’05.
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Want to develop a graduate student fellowship and the Planet Ocean Seminar Series.
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Would like to work with IAC.
Discussion Item: Advancement (Hilda Maness)
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National Fish and Wildlife Foundation matching grants program (handout)
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Members should carefully review the information and contact Hilda (x4278) for
assistance.
Discussion Item: Building progress and other building items (Dennis Ihnat)
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Review Emails between Dennis and Greg Walker (UNCW Project Manager)...
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Groundbreaking possible for this fall (October, November, December) dependent
upon when bids are accepted, etc.
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Wrightsville Beach CMSR is on the market and awaiting offers better than $3.1
million
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According to Ron Core, building will start here regardless of the sale of WB CMSR
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Any proceeds of the sale of WB CMSR will come back to CMS
 Photos of new outdoor storage building
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Goal is to have 6 more so that research space inside can be utilized
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All are brick and hurricane “proof” and have A/C, heat, dehumidifiers.
 New A/C systems being installed to cool rooms with equipment that gives off more heat
(NMR).
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CENTER FOR MARINE SCIENCE
CMS Internal Advisory Committee Summary – August 31, 2005 – Page 3
Discussion Item: Core Resources initiatives (Dr. Merritt)
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Reviewed handout outlining the core committees and their job duties.
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Some committees looking for new chairs - review and make any corrections.
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#11 - evolving group.
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Goal is to ensure that all core resources are enhancing opportunities for students and
faculty.
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Would like for these to “pay for themselves”
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(Baden) All are entitled to use core facilities but a faculty member is needed to be in
charge, staff to do the work, better records kept of who is using the core, escheduling, and possible reassessment of boat fees due to increased fuel prices.
Discussion Item: Space (Dr. Baden)
 There is NO empty space at CMS
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All rooms, offices, labs, storage are at max capacity and there are new hires that do
not have space.
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New building is needed before any major moves can be made
(earliest January ’07)
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Faculty need to alert necessary party in advance of new hires.
Discussion Item: Academic updates: Dr. Willey—Graduate
 Masters in Marine Science Program still successful
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33 current students (6 new this fall), 38 total graduates
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$250 cash awards to each of 3 outstanding TAs and 1 scholastic achievement
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New handbook and web updates
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Health insurance continues to be a problem hindering whether or not students are
allowed to go out on the boats for research if they are not insured.
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Discussion Item: Academic updates: Jody Smith for Dr. Sizemore—Post-doc
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Biotech MBA/post-doc program off to a good start
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CENTER FOR MARINE SCIENCE
CMS Internal Advisory Committee Summary – August 31, 2005 – Page 4
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3 students currently enrolled, 3 more will begin in May ‘06
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Advertising will begin soon to recruit for next session beginning May ‘06
Discussion Item: Other items (group)
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Dan Baden: still want to integrate disciplines and interact more with main campus
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E.g.: new hire in Physics/Physical Oceanography
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Departments can work together to recruit new faculty
Next IAC Meeting: Wednesday, September 28, 2005