Faculty Resources

Academic Development Support for Coastal Experiential Learning

MACO provides strategic support and guidance that help faculty develop both credit-bearing courses and additional hands-on experiences—such as field intensives, short courses, workshops, internships, and outreach-based programs—that broaden student access to high-impact learning. 

MACO focuses on course planning, development, and logistics prior to arrival, and then partners with Hatfield’s instructional and student support staff, who provide on-site assistance in field and laboratory settings, housing, and student services. This collaboration ensures effective preparation and delivery of coastal and field-based learning while fostering meaningful integration of faculty and students into the Hatfield community.  

We are here to help you bring your course vision to life. 

Contact MACO Academic Development Coordinator, Angela Cicia, with questions or to discuss ideas.

Examples of Faculty Support

Experiential Learning Development for New Courses

• We can be a sounding board for ideas and experiential learning outcomes, introduce you to resources at the coast, provide scheduling tactics, coordinate with other unit developments, and help plan and navigate logistics.

Existing Course Planning and Promotion

• For established courses, we help promote and advertise course offerings, coordinate with Hatfield Marine Science Center, assist with itinerary-building, liaise with instructors and departmental schedulers, and more.

Knowledge and Resource Sharing:

• We can answer questions about curriculum and course proposal processes, course fees, transportation and housing logistics, safety considerations, field trip locations and activities, and other aspects of hands-on learning.

Logistical Expertise

• We assist with designing field trip itineraries and related planning.