scholarly journals A Strategy for Undergraduate Student Development in Animal Science

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jodi A. Sterle ◽  
Jennifer Bundy
Keyword(s):  
Student Development ◽  
Undergraduate Student ◽  
Animal Science

Undergraduate Student Learning Gains and Satisfaction in Online and In-Person Animal Science Courses

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. nse2017.02.0003
Author(s):  
Abby E. Neu ◽  
Marshall D. Stern ◽  
Krishona L. Martinson
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Student ◽  
Learning Gains ◽  
Animal Science ◽  
Science Courses

scholarly journals Exploring the Impact of Global Studies Experiences on Undergraduate Student Development: Some Curricular Considerations

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher J. Stephens ◽  
Z. Harrison Morford ◽  
Traci M. Cihon ◽  
Elissa Hamilton Forand ◽  
Lucero Neri-Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Learning Community ◽  
Student Development ◽  
Undergraduate Student ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Global Studies ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Interdisciplinary Learning ◽  
Short Term Study ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Impact

In this manuscript, the authors detail the initial evaluations of the effects of participation in two iterations of an interdisciplinary learning community with a short-term study abroad opportunity on undergraduate student learning and behavior. The results suggest that the CHE (Cultural, Historical, and Environmental) log tool may be useful in capturing information about students’ interactions with their native and foreign environments and how their experiences further affect their later interactions with their native environment. These findings are discussed in terms of methodological revisions made to the procedures and experimental methods to strengthen the reliability and validity of the conclusions and the implications for integrating teaching and scholarship in mutually beneficial ways. 

187 Forage Agronomists Are Needed in Animal Science Departments

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 101-101
Author(s):  
Michael L Looper ◽  
John A Jennings
Keyword(s):  
Student Development ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Arable Land ◽  
Advanced Degree ◽  
Animal Science ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Grazing Livestock

Abstract Ruminants serve a valuable role in sustainable agricultural systems, specifically in the conversion of renewable resources from grasslands, pasture, and other by-products into edible human food. Recognizing forage and grasses are grown on 25% of arable land, suitable agronomic practices for grazing livestock are necessary to minimize water and soil erosion. Demographics of Animal Science students have changed over the last several years with more students from urban backgrounds and with interests other than traditional animal agriculture. This makes continued emphasis on education programs supporting the grazing livestock industry that much more important. However, for many reasons, universities place less emphasis on training Ph.D. students in forage agronomy. Based on an email survey of 10 land grant institutions, typically one M.S. student/yr and one Ph.D. student/3–4 yr graduates with an advanced degree in forage agronomy. Most departments have experienced dramatic budget reductions. Challenges with funding faculty positions outside of a department’s emphasis area typically results in the question “Should forage agronomy students be trained in Departments of Animal Science or Crop/Soils Science?” It could be argued that either department is the best fit. Forage agronomy requires training in the basics of plant and soil science, but the application of those sciences relate more to animal science and animal production than to traditional crop production such as cereal grains. Departments of Animal Science must communicate the meaningful context of forage agronomy in an active learning environment developing students’ ability to critically think and solve problems. Those providing technical expertise to livestock producers can no longer make recommendations based solely on production efficiency and profitability. Instead, best management practices must include the impact of grazing livestock on the environment. Cooperative agreements between departments should be discussed to adequately support student development in this critical subject matter.

Identifying mentors for student employees on campus

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Frock
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Student Development ◽  
Undergraduate Student ◽  
Professional Staff ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Student Employees ◽  
Part Time

Purpose – This exploratory research project aims to seek an effective process for identifying supervisors of part-time student employees who also serve in a mentoring capacity. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is based on a review of literature and an evaluation process focused on established traits and functions of mentoring as applied to supervisors of student employees on a college campus. Findings – Supervisors of student employees may have the desire and capacity to engage students on a higher level but are not viewed and supported to meet this need based on their position within the organization. Untapped resources are being overlooked that would develop the supervisor and the student while advancing the overall institutional mission. Research limitations/implications – A study identifying mentors for part-time undergraduate student employees in higher education settings was necessary as a precursor to future research on the human resource development needs of professional staff in higher education. Practical implications – The results of this study confirmed that the approach utilized for identifying mentors through specific traits is effective and that common barriers exist across the institution that negatively impact supervisors from serving as mentors. These results will be used to address future research related to the value of training and educating the supervisors of undergraduate student employees on college campuses. Originality/value – Research exists on 360 evaluative processes, mentoring and the benefits of student development outside the classroom, but no research could be identified that addressed the opportunities of using this approach to potentially resolve organizational issues.

Increasing undergraduate student retention rates

1995 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Rickinson ◽  
Desmond Rutherford
Keyword(s):  
Student Retention ◽  
Undergraduate Student ◽  
Retention Rates

Student Development

1975 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 357-358
Author(s):  
W. BRUCE WALSH
Keyword(s):  
Student Development
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