Mission and Core Values

Mission

To educate individuals with the global understanding necessary to address the challenges of our interdependent world. With the world as our classroom, our unique shipboard program integrates multiple-country study, interdisciplinary coursework, and hands-on field experiences for meaningful engagement in the global community.

Vision

To be the leader in comparative global education.

Core Values

We, the Institute for Shipboard Education, place high value on:

• INTEGRITY, and the commitment to uphold the principles of honesty, sincerity, and trust;
• HEALTH AND SAFETY, as a top priority for all programs and all facilities;
• The HISTORY, ACHIEVEMENTS, AND MISSION of Semester at Sea as sources of inspiration for our work;
• ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, which gives rise to transformative awareness and profound learning experiences;
• OUR COMMUNITY of alumni and friends with whom we seek to create a lifetime connection to the program and each other;
• INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE and GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING;
• DIVERSITY within our organization and our shipboard community;
• The SUSTAINABILITY of our environment and of our program’s strength and longevity;
• GLOBAL SERVICE in support of local communities and their needs;
• ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE through continued learning, teamwork, innovative strategies, transparent communication, and adaptability.