Teacher Workshop: Advanced Marine Ecology

ARRIVING
You may arrive anytime between 11 AM and 1 PM on Monday, July 15. At 1:00 PM, there will be an orientation for all participants.  If your travel plans do not allow you to arrive during that time frame, or if you are running late on the workshop start date, PLEASE call the office at 305-451-1139 extension 2!  We will serve an optional lunch from 12:15 - 12:45 PM on arrival day to anyone who has checked in.  If you decide to not eat lunch with us, please be sure to eat before 1 PM orientation as we will be busy in program all afternoon until supper.

DAILY OPERATIONS
Meet in the pavilion prior to all field trips.   Any announcements will be made at that time.  Please refer to your program schedule for details on field trip destinations and topics. The itinerary is available on the website.  

DEPARTING
Please note that departure is scheduled for after lunch on July 19. An assessment and course evaluation is scheduled for that morning.  No supper is provided that evening.   ***PLEASE make your travel arrangements accordingly!***  

CANCELLATION POLICY
Your fee is fully refundable up to  June 30, 2024.  Your deposit is non refundable after June 30, 2024.  If you cancel after that time, you will receive a refund less the $100 deposit and a $50 administrative fee.  No refunds are available for no-shows.  Other refunds are considered on an individual basis.  Contact us ASAP if you cannot make the program. 

LIABILITY RELEASE
We require all participants to complete the Liability Release and Waiver. The form also supplies important information regarding any special dietary or medical needs.   

CONTINUING EDUCATION POINTS  
Thirty four contact hours for continuing education points are available through this workshop at no additional cost.   Points are earned based on participation in the workshop.  No points will be awarded if participant leaves early or skips any of the field trips.  

WIFI
Free campus wide wireless internet access is available!  

FOOD AND DRINK
Meals are primarily school-cafeteria type food and are served in the cafeteria at the following times.  We are limited in accommodating special diets, but can provide gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegetarian entrees to people who indicate that on their Information Form.  
BREAKFAST              8:00 AM   LUNCH          12:30 PM   SUPPER 6:00 PM  

Monday July 15: We will offer lunch from 12:15 to 12:45 to anyone who has checked in.  If you decide to not eat lunch with us, please be sure to eat before 1 PM orientation as we will be busy in program all afternoon until supper.

Friday July 19:  Your last meal at MarineLab is LUNCH at 12:15 PM.  

ACCOMMODATIONS
Housing is in our air-conditioned dorm-style rooms.  These rooms contain up to 8 people and are sex-segregated.  Beds come with twin linens, a pillow and a blanket.  Room keys are not issued.  Anything especially valuable should be left at home.  However, cameras and personal items are safe in the rooms or you may lock them in your car.  

Toilet and shower facilities are on the first floor. These are large rooms with enclosed stalls and showers.  You will probably want to bring a robe and flip flops to wear to and from the showers.  

SMOKING
No one is permitted to smoke on property.  You must go off the grounds if you wish to smoke.  

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Please limit consumption of any alcoholic beverages to after the evening  programs are over.   Thanks!