Administrative Structure

JOIDES Office

The JOIDES office, under the direction of the Chair of the JOIDES Scientific Committee (SCICOM), was responsible for coordinating all the advisory committees and panels within the JOIDES Science Advisory Structure (SAS). This office also integrated advice from the panel substructure in a manner suitable for policy decisions by the JOIDES Executive Committee (EXCOM). The JOIDES Office also produced the JOIDES Journal to keep the scientific community informed of planning for the drilling program and summarized program activities.