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OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Students have the opportunity to participate in study abroad programs at the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester, England, as well as many other programs available through CASNR and Texas Tech University. All majors require or offer internships, thereby ensuring the "real-world" experience employers seek in today’s competitive market. CASNR has an active Congressional Internship Program at both the state and federal levels. CASNR also boasts more than 30 clubs, organizations and nationally recognized competitive teams to give students the total university experience.

CASNR is committed to providing outstanding services to industry and students. On-campus services are designed to support students and prepare them to address the challenges of the agriculture and natural resources industry. CASNR outreach activities provide cutting edge information and technology to constituencies.

Outreach. CASNR outreach programs are designed for full engagement with both industry and academic constituents. The following highlight a few of the partnerships and service to industry:

  • Strong partnerships with Texas AgriLife Research (14 joint appointments), Texas AgriLife Extension (3 joint appointments), USDA-Agricultural Research Service, and commodity groups.
  • Strong partnerships with West Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University, and Kansas State University as well as other universities.
  • Joint appointments across university departments to address critical interdisciplinary issues.
  • Advisory Board composed of recognized individuals in agricultural sciences and natural resources.
  • CASNR faculty members conduct over 50 programs and workshops for our constituencies each year.
  • CASNR faculty serve the agricultural and natural resources industry through local producer boards and are active in other local, state and national organizations.

Student Services. CASNR has developed programs that make the transition to college easier. An upperclassman is assigned to each incoming freshman to help with this transition (Ag Pals Program). CASNR also offers an Early Alert Program that identifies students having difficulty in their classes and makes them aware of tutoring and other services offered by CASNR and the university. Additionally, faculty members conduct targeted academic advising so that each student receives personal attention from a professor. These programs have resulted in a CASNR retention rate of 88% and a graduation rate of 60% - among the highest in the university.