Objectives of the Program
- To acquaint new students with Cal Maritime’s academic environment, including its mission and values
- To initiate relationships between students and the campus community
- To introduce students to academic discussion
- To inspire a lifelong love of learning
Selection Committee
Aparna Sinha, Chair, Culture & Communication
Matt Fairbanks, Science & Mathematics
Kitty Luce, Library
Tom Nordenholz, Mechanical Engineering
Amy Parsons, Culture & Communication
Emily Scheese, Athletics
2024 Selection
2024 Recommendations
Final rating criteria for selection
1. Relevant to the Cal Maritime mission. The connection can be indirect, but it should be consistent throughout the book.
2. Multifaceted. Can the book’s themes be approached from most major fields (science, business, humanities, etc.)? Major themes must hold up under scrutiny.
3. Non-didactic. The book's themes shouldn't be too obvious or heavy-handed.
4. Artful, but not overwrought (prose style). It should be entertaining, but also thought provoking.
5. Impressive, to you. Rank the book for its "wow-factor."
Additional criteria: The committee will give preference to books under 400 pages, but strong recommendations for longer books will be considered. Committee also gives preference to books available in paperback.
Cal Maritime Mission for Undergrads
- Provide each student with a college education combining intellectual learning, applied technology, leadership development, and global awareness.
- Provide the highest quality licensed officers and other personnel for the merchant marine and national maritime industries.