Scripps Institution of Oceanography Advisory Council

Definition and Purpose

Scripps Institution of Oceanography Advisory Council is a high-level group of nationally and internationally prominent individuals who provide advice, assistance, and support to Scripps and its director. Members are executives of major corporations, leaders of national organizations, and prominent philanthropists. Council members play a critical role in support of the institution, using their experience, connections, influence, and wealth on behalf of the institution to do things for us that we would have difficulty doing ourselves. They recruit others, promote the interests of Scripps with other organizations and people around the world, give to institution priorities, and provide access to people we might not otherwise be able to contact.

Activities

The Council meets formally once per year to review the institution's progress and to advise the director in strategic planning for priorities, new directions, and high level outreach. Throughout the year, the director is in periodic contact with members through visits, phone calls, and correspondence to keep them informed of major developments and issues at Scripps and to seek their guidance and support. Council members also provide feedback, as necessary, on drafts of important public documents such as white papers, case statements, and position papers.