Agricultural And Industrial Sciences, Department Of
Goal
Professional Development Of Faculty
The department will require faculty to participate in professional development activities.
Objective
Participation In Professional Development
Department faculty will engage in research projects that generate professional research papers acceptable at local, regional, and national conferences.
Indicator
Faculty Evaluation System (FES)
The FES will document the presentation of faculty professional research papers at local, regional, and national conferences.
Criterion
At Least Two Professional Meetings
Each tenure/tenure-track faculty member will attend at least 2 professional meetings during the academic year.
Finding
Faculty Participation At Professional Meetings
All faculty participated in faculty development activities. All faculty participated in scholarly research activities. 65% of the faculty, as of January 1, 2011 recorded 2 or more peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts or presentations at professional meetings.
Action
Evaluation Of Professional Development
FES documents will be used to assess faculty participation at professional meetings societies. Faculty will be encouraged to participate in scholarly research and submit manuscripts and presentations to peer-review entities. Department will assist with financial support for travel, registration, etc.
Goal
Provide Effective Communication With Internal And External Constituencies
The department will insure that appropriate communication channels are maintained with the College of Arts and Sciences Office, upper administration, current students, prospective students, and other external constituencies.
Objective
Communication Of Department Activities
Department will communicate mission and goals to administration, alumni and friends.
Indicator
Submission Of Department Master Plan
The completed Department Master Plan and satellite facility development at Gibbs Ranch will be used in the department's capital campaign.
Criterion
Plan Implementation
The Master Plan will be implemented for academic facilities at Gibbs Ranch through groundbreaking by December 2011.
Finding
Master Plan
Architect companies were interviewed and one company was selected to develop the Gibbs Ranch Master Plan. The president issued a letter to PDG Architect awarding the bid.
Indicator
Agricultural Department Donations Database
The database will document donations and giving to the department for scholarships, facilities, classroom development, etc.
Criterion
Donations Goals
Donations are sought as follows: Brick & Mortar - $40,000,000 Endowments - $50,000 and higher Support - $ 49,999.99 and less
Finding
Department Development
Verbal commitments to assist with arena and facilities have been received but not money or endowments established. 3 new scholarship endowments have been established. Donations to the department as of May 1, 2011 are $278,809.
Indicator
Students Recruited
The Department, with assistance from Ag Ambassadors, faculty, and visitor center, will be active in recruiting students.
Criterion
2% Increase In Enrollment
Recruitment activities will result in at least a two percent increase in enrollment.
Finding
Enrollment
Department enrollment remained steady with a overall enrollment down 1.59%. Ag majors increased 2.8% and I T majors dropped 13.9%. Graduate enrollment in AGR increased 21.62% and I T dropped 16.67%.
Action
Communication Activities
Department will solicit donations and contributions to enhance the academic program and work extensively with colleagues to achieve the final Gibbs Ranch Master Plan.
Ag and I T students and faculty will recruit prospective students to achieve enrollment goal.
Goal
Provide Appropriate Personnel Resources For The Unit
The department will assess the personnel (staff and faculty) needs of the unit on an annual basis. Annual funding requests will reflect these needs and hiring decisions will be based on these needs. The department office will provide appropriate resources and encourage faculty and staff to participate in development opportunities.
Objective
Increase FTE's And Staff Positions In The Department
Our objective is to increase the number of tenure-track positions and support staff in the department.
Indicator
Increase In FTE's
An increase in FTE's will indicate success.
Criterion
At Least One New Hire
At lease one new hire in the area of Animal Science will be the goal.
Finding
FTEs
No FTEs were awarded to department to increase the faculty pool.
Action
Increase In Faculty And Staff
The department chair will use enrollment data, student credit hours and program needs to determine FTE/staff needs and allocation.