COAST Goals…

Promote the advancement of coastal and marine-related research throughout the CSU.
Enhance research and professional development opportunities for CSU faculty engaged in coastal and marine education and research activities.
Enhance educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
Increase public awareness of the challenges facing our coast and increase stewardship of our resources.

& Objectives

Develop coordinated, multi-campus collaborative proposals for competitive funding for research and education initiatives.
Hold annual meetings and topic-specific symposia and workshops.
Provide scientific expertise to legislators, policy and decision-makers to aid them in making well-informed decisions.
Secure sustained funding for the operation of the coastal environmental data collection network and development of informational products and decision-making tools.
Engage scientists, resource managers and policy makers to ensure that the environmental data and products meet their needs.
Develop modular curricula based on individual research programs, environmental data, marine technology and GIS for incorporation throughout the CSU in multiple disciplines (e.g., life sciences, public policy, business, teacher training).
Provide opportunities for faculty and their students to conduct advanced research.
Establish student internship programs at government agencies, industry, and legislative offices.
Establish a campus-exchange program for faculty research and professional development and for students to train at CSU campuses other than their home institutions.
Integrate scientific concepts and environmental education into the K-12 curriculum by developing partnerships with local school districts.
Actively engage local, regional, and state governments and community-based organizations to disseminate scientific data and informational products to the public.
Build consensus within the CSU community to effectively communicate the best available information to decision-makers and the public.