Academic Calendar - Fisheries and Marine Institute - Memorial ...

FISHERIES AND MARINE INSTITUTE OVERVIEW
• Joint Diploma of Technology/Bachelor of Technology in
Underwater Vehicles
• Joint Diploma of Technology/Bachelor of Technology in Ocean
Mapping
• Technician Diploma in Remotely Operated Vehicles.
Centre for Applied Ocean Technology (CTec)
The Centre for Applied Ocean Technology (CTec), located at the
Holyrood Marine Base, is the applied research arm of the School
of Ocean Technology. It’s primary goals are to:
• Undertake pre-commercial, applied research and development
in response to the needs of the key ocean industries identified
in the Marine Institute’s Vision 20/20 plan.
• Where possible and practical, work corroboratively with the
ocean technology community in Newfoundland and Labrador
• Provide work experience and employment opportunities for
students and graduates of SOT programs
Activities within CTec are primarily focused in four key
areas - ocean mapping, ocean observing systems, ocean
instrumentation and underwater intervention.
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
Academic and Student Affairs includes the Dr. C.R. Barrett
Library, Student Affairs and teaching and learning services. The
details of most of the services offered within the division are
provided within the section of the calendar describing on-campus
services.
The Dr. C. R. Barrett Library collection supports study and
research in fisheries and aquaculture, marine technologies,
nautical science, and the ocean environment. The collection also
includes significant holdings in engineering.
The Office of the Registrar provides a variety of services to
support the development of students at the Marine Institute,
including program advising, admissions, and registration; grade
handling and reporting; application of academic policies and
regulations; maintenance of student records; and coordination of
graduation and certification activities.
• Admissions Office works as a division of the Office of the
Registrar to admit students to all Marine Institute administered
programs. The admissions office acts as the institute liaison
with Memorial’s School of Graduate Studies and the provincial
department of education.
Student Affairs provides a variety of services for both current
and prospective students. The department includes student
recruitment, placement, recreation and fitness, as well as a
variety of student support services.
• The Office of Student Recruitment provides the link between
the Marine Institute and prospective students, the office
connects with key partners at the secondary, post-secondary
and industry levels to ensure that a wide range of prospective
students are knowledgeable about available programs. As
well, the office coordinates the on-campus tour program and is
actively involved in the transition of a prospective student to an
applicant.
• Placement Office co-ordinates student work term employment
in various programs offered by the Marine Institute.
• Recreation and Wellness Office is responsible for coordinating
fitness, recreational and wellness activities for students and
staff.
• Student Support Services These services include but are
not limited to: coordinating various student orientations,
accommodating students with disabilities, and assisting
students address general academic and financial issues. This
unit also provides referrals to specialized services available
on-campus at the Marine Institute, St. John’s main campus of
Memorial University and in the community.
Teaching and Learning Services offer services in support of
on-campus and online program and course development and
redevelopment activities within each of the three schools of the
Marine Institute.
CORPORATE SERVICES AND EXTERNAL
AFFAIRS
The Division of Corporate Services and External Affairs provides
organizational and business development services in support of
the Marine Institute’s Schools, Centers and Units. The division
includes:
Finance and Contract Administration which provides financial
and contract administration support for the Institute including,
accounting and purchasing services.
Facilities and Technical Services which manages and
maintains the Institute’s facilities, provides transportation, mail,
receiving and printing services, and oversees new construction.
Marine Services which manages and maintains the Institute’s
marine bases and operates the research and training vessels.
Human Resources which provides personnel and payroll
services.
Auxiliary Services (Cafeteria/Conference Catering/
Bookstore) which provides meal services for students, caters
to both meetings and conferences up to 250 delegates and
operates the Institute’s bookstore.
Marketing and Communications oversees the Institute’s
marketing, communications, conference planning, website
management and publications such as The Bridge. They
also provide expertise in graphic design, event management,
promotional projects and web content development.
Information and Communication Technologies provides
support in the development and delivery of learning opportunities
through various learning technologies and also provides
integrated support for the Marine Institute’s net worked and
administrative computer systems.
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