Workplace Values

The Center for Coastal Studies is committed to broadening participation in the coastal and marine sciences

The oceans and coasts belong to everyone. Understanding and protecting these shared resources relies on the interest and engagement of people from all walks of life. Many people, however, will never visit the ocean, let alone be able to afford to live and work in the average coastal community. Just as nature depends on biodiversity to thrive, we all benefit from understanding the natural world and its importance to our lives. This depends on every student having the opportunity to learn, every enthusiast having a chance to engage and every qualified worker being able to advance and make a fair wage in these professions.

CCS is committed to having a workplace where all individuals feel valued and supported. Priorities identified by our standing, staff-led committee include:

• Engaging people from all walks of life to learn about our coasts/oceans, their inhabitants and the critical role that both play in all of our lives.
• Ensuring that our facility and all working sites are positive, welcoming and safe environments.
• Making internships and other opportunities to participate in marine science accessible and affordable.
• Using hiring practices that reach and encourage a wide range of qualified candidates.
• Providing security, enrichment, advancement and fairness for all employees.

We recognize that this is an on-going process of learning and development, both at CCS and in our society overall.  We welcome input and continue to learn from our staff, colleagues and communities.