<p>As part of its strategic planning process, the Academy has been involved in a year long activity of base lining. Base lining is intended to show which parts of the degree program and majors is dictated, or determined, by forces external to the Academy, i.e., who requires that we teach “that,” how much of “that” do we need to teach, and so on.</p>
<p>This whole process is intended to result in an academic program that is more closely aligned with the needs and expectations of a vibrant commercial maritime industry.</p>
<p>This is not an easy process. People try to protect the status quo, or at least their part of it. Yet, it’s a healthy sign the Academy is dedicated to staying relevant.</p>