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Operational Structure of Hollings Marine Laboratory
Overview
The Hollings Marine Laboratory (HML) organizational structure includes an Executive Board; a Science Board; a Laboratory Director; and a series of Operational Committees. The HML operates under a Joint Project Agreement (.pdf) entered into by the five partners: NOAA/NOS, College of Charleston, Medical University of South Carolina, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
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Executive Board
The Executive Board is the policy-making and authoritative management unit of the HML. The Executive Board provides oversight of program activities and gives direction on other facility and research-related issues.
Science Board
The Science Board develops the long-term research vision for the HML, consistent with the HML mission as approved by the Executive Board. The Science Board defines the science mission of the HML, and ensures that the science conducted at the HML is of a high quality. Additionally, the Science Board is responsible for fostering interdisciplinary and inter-institutional research and education.
Laboratory Director
The Laboratory Director establishes the administrative and financial systems needed to accomplish the mission and objectives and is the on-site manager responsible for day-to-day operations. The Laboratory Director interacts with scientists and students at the HML to facilitate effective, efficient, and safe operations.
Operational Committees
The Operational Committees provide guidance for protecting the resources assigned to the HML, including staff. They also advise the Science Board and Laboratory Director on operational issues and activities.
- Safety, Environmental Compliance & Security
- Animal Welfare and Biosecurity
- Information Technology
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)