AGRICULTURAL LITERACY COMMITTEE

PURPOSE

To enhance the relationship between the Land Grant Program and the University as a whole, as it relates to land grant experiences and opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Develop or identify methods to acquaint students with on-going agricultural research and extension experiences in the Land Grant Program.
  2. Develop a plan that will provide accurate information to KSU students about the field of agriculture.
  3. Recruit students into programs which provide the foundation for a career in agriculture.
  4. Help implement agricultural and related courses.
  5. Identify avenues or opportunities to enhance agricultural career choices.
  6. Update informational and recruitment plans as needed.

COMPOSITION

Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs

Director of Land Grant Programs

Director of Sponsored Projects

Office of Career and Professional Development Center Representative

Office of External Relations and Development Representative

Campus USDA Liaison

Director of Library

Representative of the College of Arts & Sciences

Representative of the College of Professional Studies

Representative of the College of Business and Computer Science

Representative of the College of Agriculture, Food Science, & Sustainable Programs

Chair of the Whitney M. Young, Jr., Program

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