We all share water resources and face many of the same issues of coastal management, pollution control and integrated watershed management. It plays out in different ways, of course, depending on the constraints in financial resources and political decision-making. But we believe exchanging information and discussing these issues can result in a comparative advantage for those who participate. We're also very interested in the different curricular structures at the various universities, and how they deal with environmental issues. We believe there is much that we can learn from one another.
Evaluation is an important component during the early phase of the fellows program.
Based upon last year's critique, this year's program allows much more time for interaction and discussion. A postdoctoral anthropology student administered questionnaires and also observed the entire week-long session. The real test, of course, will be whether the far-flung faculty stay in touch and deepen their involvement with one another. Most are entering the program with collaboration as a goal. They are poised to make a difference in their universities and in their disciplines.