Sea Grant Association Autumn 2021 Meeting
Register
The Sea Grant Association Autumn 2021 meeting will take place in person as well as virtually Nov. 16-18, 2021. Register at this link.
Code of Conduct
The Sea Grant Association has established an Event Code of Conduct (the “Code”) to serve as a guideline for the professional conduct of anyone attending or participating in a SGA Event, as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior. We expect everyone to follow this Code so that all participants can enjoy the Event responsibly and with respect for the rights of others. Failure to abide by this Code is subject to response and sanctions, including refused admission, ejection, banishment, and other penalties consistent with this Code.
Briefing Book
Download a PDF of the briefing book via Google Drive. If you cannot access the PDF, please request a copy from Katie Mosher, kmosher@ncsu.edu, or Susan White, snwhite3@ncsu.edu.
Agenda
Pre-Meeting Webinars
Thursday, Oct. 28
3:30-4:30 p.m. EST
National Sea Grant Office and National Sea Grant Advisory Board Webinar (#1, Budget and Funding)
Jon Pennock, National Sea Grant Office
Brian Helmuth, National Sea Grant Advisory Board
Registration has ended.
Tuesday, Nov. 9
3:30-4:30 p.m. EST
National Sea Grant Office and National Sea Grant Advisory Board Webinar (#2, General Updates)
Jon Pennock, National Sea Grant Office
Brian Helmuth, National Sea Grant Advisory Board
Register here
Wednesday, Nov. 10
3-4 p.m. EST
Aquaculture Liaison Webinar
LaDon Swann, Sea Grant Aquaculture Liaison
Register here
SGA Meeting: Nov. 16-18, 2021
Register to attend virtually via Zoom here.
Once individuals register, the Zoom access provided is to be used for all sessions, all days. Individuals will be placed into a waiting room upon entry to Zoom. Please note that closed sessions are for SGA delegates and alternates only; other attendees will be removed from the Zoom platform during these times.
Monday, Nov. 15
5-6 p.m. EST
Sea Grant Association Board of Directors Meeting
Fusion Ballroom A&B
6-8 p.m. EST
Sea Grant Association Leadership Meeting
Fusion Ballroom A&B
Tuesday, Nov. 16
7:30-8:30 a.m. EST
Breakfast for all, new director’s engagement opportunity
Virtual engagement option for hybrid participants
Fusion Ballroom C&D
8:30-9:15 a.m. EST
Network Advisory Council
Sarah Kolesar, Chair (Chair is in-person)
Fusion Ballroom C&D
9:15-10 a.m. EST
Program Management Committee
Stephanie Showalter Otts, Chair (Chair is in-person)
Fusion Ballroom C&D
10-10:15 a.m. EST
Break with snacks, drinks
Foyer area
10:15-11 a.m. EST
Ethics Committee
Mark Risse, Chair (Chair is in-person)
Fusion Ballroom C&D
11 a.m.-12 p.m. EST
External Relations Committee
Russell Callender, ERC Chair (Chair is virtual)
Meg Thompson, Federal Science Partners
Joel Widder, Federal Science Partners
Fusion Ballroom C&D
12-1 p.m. EST
Lunch
Foyer area
1-1:30 p.m. EST
Rick Spinrad, NOAA Administrator (virtual)
Fusion Ballroom C&D
1:30-2:00 p.m. EST
Break
2-2:30 p.m. EST
NOAA/OAR Leadership: Craig McLean
Fusion Ballroom C&D
2:30-3 p.m. EST
Nicole LeBoeuf, NOAA NOS Assistant Administrator (virtual)
NOAA/National Ocean Service (NOS)
Fusion Ballroom C&D
3 p.m. EST
Adjourn meeting
4-6 p.m. EST
Reception at the State View Hotel Patio
In-person event only; no virtual opportunity at this time
The Hub
Wednesday, Nov. 17
7:30-8:30 a.m. EST
Breakfast
Fusion Ballroom A&B
8:30-9:30 a.m. EST
Open for small group discussions
Fusion Ballroom C&D
9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. EST
SGA Business Meeting (see below for individual sessions)
Fusion Ballroom C&D
9:30-9:45 a.m. EST
Call to Order
Susan White
Roll Call of Delegates
Christopher Winslow
Approval of Minutes
Christopher Winslow
9:45-10 a.m. EST
Treasurer’s Report
Erik Chapman
10:15-11 a.m. EST
President’s Report
Susan White
10:15-11 a.m. EST
External Relations Committee Report
Russell Callender, Meg Thompson, Joel Widder
11-11:15 a.m. EST
Program Mission Committee Report
Stephanie Showalter Otts
11:15-11:30 a.m. EST
Ethics Committee Report
Mark Risse
11:30-11:45 a.m. EST
Networks Advisory Council Report
Sarah Kolesar
11:45 a.m.-12 p.m. EST
Nominating Committee and other SGA Business
Fredrika Moser, Darren Lerner, Susan White
12-1 p.m. EST
Lunch
Foyer area
1-2:30 p.m. EST
Discussion Session: Equitable Recruitment as Applied to Sea Grant Fellowship Opportunities
Facilitators: Sarah Kolesar, Mona Behl
Fusion Ballroom C&D
2:30-3 p.m. EST
Break with snacks, drinks
Foyer area
3-4:15 p.m. EST
NSGO and NSGAB Q&A
Jon Pennock, National Sea Grant Office
Brian Helmuth, National Sea Grant Advisory Board
Susan White, Moderator
Fusion Ballroom C&D
4:15-4:30 p.m. EST
Break
4:30-6 p.m. EST
Liaising with Sea Grant Liaisons
Facilitator: Darren Lerner
Fusion Ballroom C&D
6 p.m. EST
Adjourn
Dinner on your own
Thursday, Nov. 11
7:30-8:30 a.m. EST
Breakfast
Fusion Ballroom A&B
8:30-9:30 a.m. EST
Strategic Planning Discussion
Facilitators: Jim Hurley (WISG), Kola Garber (NSGO)
Fusion Ballroom C&D
9:30-10 a.m. EST
Break with snacks, drinks
Foyer area
10 a.m.-12 p.m. EST
Sea Grant Association Closed Meeting
SGA delegates and alternates only
Fusion Ballroom C&D
12-1 p.m. EST
Lunch and adjourn
Foyer area
IT Assistance
For help, please contact Mary Beth Barrow at mebarrow@ncsu.edu.