| Mission Statement: The GBC Agriculture Program will provide an integrated approach to agriculture, animal science, and natural resources studies for the purpose of preparing students for agricultural careers. |
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| 1. Goal: Expand the size and scope of the agriculture programs. (Theme 3) Added on 01/28/2010 by Cliff Ferry
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1.1 Objective: Increase enrollment in the Agriculture Program. Last changed on 04/30/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 09 of 2010 |
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1.1.1 Task: Create a recruitment plan. Added on 02/16/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 03 of 2010 |
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1.1.2 Task: Identify & prioritize recruiting opportunities at high attendance events such as livestock shows, Nevada FFA convention, etc. Added on 02/16/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 03 of 2010 |
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1.1.3 Task: Improve recruiting material including posters w/response cards, FaceBook and others. Last changed on 05/13/2013 by Tracy Shane
Status: Due 01 of 2010 |
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1.1.4 Task: Travel to high value opportunities events to recruit. [See 1.1.2) Last changed on 12/20/2011 by Tracy Shane
Status: Ongoing |
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1.2 Objective: Offer the AA Agriculture degree to students at off-site campuses through online/IAV. Last changed on 04/30/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 08 of 2011 |
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1.2.1 Task: Assess demand. Added on 02/16/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 08 of 2010 |
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1.2.2 Task: Determine if courses for the AA in agriculture can be offered online or IAV effectively. Added on 02/16/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 01 of 2011 |
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1.2.3 Task: Confer with GBC departments that are currently offering such a program, including IAV & On-Line Departments. Tracy Shane/Brett Murphy 1/30/11 Added on 02/16/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 01 of 2011 |
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1.2.4 Task: If program seems feasible, develop proposal draft and submit to supervisor, Faculty Senate, and VPAA. Added on 02/16/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 03 of 2011 |
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1.2.5 Task: If proposal is approved, set schedule for converting existing courses to on-line/IAV. Added on 02/16/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 04 of 2011 |
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1.2.6 Task: Offer first course online/IAV. Added on 02/16/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 08 of 2011 |
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1.3 Objective: Offer a BAS in Agriculture Management online/IAV. Last changed on 04/30/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 08 of 2012 |
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1.3.1 Task: Assess demand.
[Survey high school agricultural education students in the Nevada high schools and 4-H students in communities that do not have high school agriculture programs.] Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 08 of 2010 |
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1.3.2 Task: Review online course data from current courses and student comments to assess the feasibility of offering online classes effectively. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 01 of 2011 |
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1.3.3 Task: Review online course data from other department’s current course lists and student comments to assess the feasibility of offering online classes effectively. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 01 of 2011 |
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1.3.4 Task: If program seems feasible, develop proposal draft and submit to supervisor, Faculty Senate, VPAA. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 03 of 2011 |
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1.3.5 Task: If proposal approved, set schedule for converting existing courses to on-line/IAV. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 04 of 2011 |
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1.3.6 Task: Offer first course online/IAV 8/30/11 Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 08 of 2011 |
| 2. Goal: Increase transferability and employment opportunities of students. (Theme 2) Added on 01/28/2010 by Cliff Ferry
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2.1 Objective: Improve percentage of students enrolled in agriculture classes that receive advising through the Agriculture Program. Last changed on 04/30/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 01 of 2010 |
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2.1.1 Task: Designate one week each semester as “advising week.” Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 01 of 2010 |
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2.1.2 Task: Invite students to sign up for an advising session through on-line sign-up sheet. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 12 of 2009 |
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2.2 Objective: Securing 2+2 agreements with U. Idaho, Utah State, Chico. Last changed on 04/30/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 06 of 2012 |
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2.2.1 Task: Complete 2+2 agreement with UNR including all necessary signatures. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 12 of 2009 |
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2.2.2 Task: Send agriculture course syllabi and 2+2 agreement with UNR to each institution. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 08 of 2010 |
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2.2.3 Task: Design a brochure describing the 2+2 agreement for use in advertising the availability to students. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 05 of 2010 |
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2.2.4 Task: Complete 2+2 agreements with other target Universities. Tracy Shane/Jan King 6/30/12 Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 06 of 2012 |
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2.3 Objective: Identify and teach skills common to both agriculture and natural resource employment. Last changed on 04/30/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 12 of 2011 |
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2.3.1 Task: Team with BAIS Resource Management program to create an on-line employer survey. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 12 of 2011 |
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2.3.2 Task: Send survey to employers. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 02 of 2012 |
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2.3.3 Task: Write report and use information to begin to refine courses. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 08 of 2012 |
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2.4 Objective: Institute a system for tracking student employment after graduation. [Contact graduates at 6 mo & 1 year intervals to determine placement.] Last changed on 04/30/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Ongoing |
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2.4.1 Task: Create and maintain a database of students in the program. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 12 of 2010 |
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2.4.2 Task: Contact graduates annually in November & June following graduation to track employment. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 06 of 2010 |
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2.5 Objective: Increase internship opportunities for GBC agriculture students. Last changed on 04/30/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 05 of 2015 |
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2.5.1 Task: Complete written internship policies and procedures/agreements. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 05 of 2015 |
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2.5.2 Task: Recruit internship positions within area agricultural businesses. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 05 of 2015 |
| 3. Goal: Provide an Integrated Agriculture Curriculum. (Theme 1) Added on 01/28/2010 by Cliff Ferry
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3.1 Objective: Evaluate curriculum biennially to ensure integrated nature of programs. Last changed on 04/30/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 01 of 2010 |
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3.1.1 Task: Review curriculum every two years with GBC Advisory Board. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Ongoing |
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3.1.2 Task: Update catalog and 2+2 agreements to reflect changes, if any. [Annually in March] Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Ongoing |
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3.2 Objective: Create linkages between lower-division and upper division agriculture classes with BAS, Secondary Education, and BAIS programs to ensure acceptance of lower-division classes toward degree matriculation. Last changed on 04/30/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 04 of 2011 |
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3.2.1 Task: Meet with BAS, BAIS, and Secondary Ed committees to ensure acceptance of lower-division classes toward degree matriculation. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 05 of 2011 |
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3.2.2 Task: Develop upper-division courses that can be used as requirements or electives in other bachelor programs. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 06 of 2015 |
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3.3 Objective: Improve curriculum through additional, quality classroom resources, including a department video library, an inventory of necessary equipment and technology, and a BARN. (Increase equipment inventory as facilities dictate) Last changed on 04/30/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Ongoing |
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3.3.1 Task: Build the barn. [Waiting for Department of Corrections to sign lease.] Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 10 of 2011 |
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3.3.2 Task: Create and maintain a video/DVD library for improving instruction and reducing number of classes canceled when instructor is traveling. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Ongoing |
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3.3.3 Task: Develop and maintain an equipment and technology inventory with a plan for new purchases, replacements, and equipment accessed through community partners. Coordinated with Science Department. Last changed on 10/31/2012 by Tracy Shane
Status: Ongoing |
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3.3.4 Task: Seek funding for prioritized equipment needs as identified through task 3.3.3. Last changed on 10/31/2012 by Tracy Shane
Status: Ongoing |
| 4. Goal: Provide a positive environment for student life within the Agriculture Department. (Theme 1) Added on 01/28/2010 by Cliff Ferry
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4.1 Objective: Institute an Agriculture Club/Faculty BBQ at least once a year. Last changed on 04/30/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 10 of 2010 |
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4.1.1 Task: Talk to Bret Murphy and Mike McFarlane about which accounts can pay for food for an event like this. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 03 of 2010 |
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4.1.2 Task: Send a request to the Nevada Beef Council for the hamburger/beef for the event. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 04 of 2010 |
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4.2 Objective: Create program interface with local agriculture organizations such as FFA, Society for Range Management, Nevada Cattlemen’s Association, Nevada Cattlewomen’s, Nevada Farm Bureau, etc. Last changed on 04/30/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Ongoing |
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4.2.1 Task: Establish/maintain contacts with each of the local agriculture organizations Tracy Shane. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Ongoing |
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4.2.2 Task: Invite local organizations to agriculture program functions/classes. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Ongoing |
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4.3 Objective: Promote Aggies participation in the Student Government Association. Last changed on 04/30/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Ongoing |
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4.3.1 Task: Maintain weekly meetings with Aggie Club Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Ongoing |
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4.3.2 Task: Determine feasibility of maintaining AGR 105 class. [No credit transferability at this time.] Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 03 of 2011 |
| 5. Goal: Increase program communication. Added on 02/16/2010 by Cliff Ferry
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5.1 Objective: Develop department website. Last changed on 04/30/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 12 of 2010 |
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5.1.1 Task: Develop a website which could be used for student outreach and recruitment. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 12 of 2010 |
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5.1.2 Task: Use webpage and bulletin boards to post job notices, job fairs, conferences, etc. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Ongoing |
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5.2 Objective: Develop and maintain communication systems for recruitment, retention, student outreach, communication with and among current & former students, posting information, and other. Last changed on 04/30/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Ongoing |
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5.2.1 Task: Develop a website which could be used for student outreach and recruitment . Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 12 of 2010 |
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5.2.2 Task: Use website and bulletin boards to post job notices, job fairs, conferences, etc. Added on 02/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Ongoing |
