CAPT Paul Cuffe Global Institute

Patrick Nobrega

Director, CAPT Paul Cuffe Global Institute
pnobrega@maritime.edu
508-830-5134

Denise Carrington

Assistant Director, CAPT Paul Cuffe Global Institute
dcarrington@maritime.edu
508-830-5135

Pamela Cerrud-Ahern

Program Coordinator, CAPT Paul Cuffe Global Institute
pcerrud@maritime.edu
508-830-5013

Michael Ortiz

Dean, Enrollment Management
mortiz@maritime.edu
508-830-5133

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Focus Areas

Global Program Development
Exchange Programs
International Student Services
Intercultural Trainings, Events, and Programs

SALT Program

The SALT Program provides comprehensive support services to assist students in graduating successfully. The program is designed to allow first-generation, Pell-eligible/recipient and/or students with learning differences to explore and engage their educational and personal goals within a learning community by offering academic coaching and mentoring

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International Student Services

International students are a valued and celebrated part of our institution. The diverse backgrounds and new perspectives of our students from around the world are an asset to our campus community. The CAPT Paul Cuffe Global Institute is the hub for international student advising and support, including for F-1 and J-1 visa holders. Throughout your time at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, one-on-one advising is available to you for all items related to your visa status and cultural adjustment. Our doors are always open.

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Overseas Program Advisory Council

Education abroad and global learning are essential to cadet learning and the internationalization of our campus community. Experiential Learning, study abroad, and international co-ops all play a vital role in promoting intercultural awareness, global sensitivity, and job-readiness in a 21st century global workplace.

The CAPT Paul Cuffe Global Institute coordinates and co-chairs the Overseas Program Advisory Council along with the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and representatives from all majors participating in Experiential Learning trips and study abroad. The goal of the Council is to come together to discuss best practices in education abroad and international programs, while supporting the safety and effectiveness of our overseas programs.

Intercultural Events, Excursions, and Initiatives

The CAPT Paul Cuffe Global Institute is committed to dynamic events and programs that enrich the campus, celebrate global cultures, and promote intercultural sensitivity. Examples of these events range from our monthly "Coffee with Cuffe" open houses, to innovative trainings like "Leading Across Cultures", dance performances, speakers, and more. We also facilitate cultural excursion for international students, exchange students, and visiting scholars. Check out our Instagram page to see examples of these programs in action!

Women's Coalition

The CAPT Paul Cuffe Global Institute has established a Women's Coalition that promotes wellness, empowerment and networking for women on campus. The coalition will meet once a month and create events that will promote support, mentorship and empowerment to female cadets. We are in addition to any Women's program led by a student group. This is a working group of primarily faculty and staff to discuss women's issues and further programming for the experience of women on campus, students, faculty and staff. We look forward to working with student clubs, and women's programs and initiatives toward a shared mission.

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About Captain Paul Cuffe

Captain Paul Cuffe was born in 1759 on the island of Cuttyhunk. The son of a freed slave and a Wampanoag woman, he was a black and indigenous man who would go on to become Master Mariner, whaler, successful businessman, educator and community advocate, philanthropist and visionary until his death in 1817. Paul Cuffe left a legacy that is local, national, and international; rising to prominence at a time when it was all but impossible for a black and indigenous man to do so. His legacy continues to inspire us today as the namesake of our center.