College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more,
you are a leader."
-John Quincy Adams
How to Get Involved
CASNR CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMPETITIVE TEAMS
CASNR advocates the total college experience for students. Through student involvement in activities and organizations our students have the opportunity to participate in professional development and build lasting friendships with fellow students and faculty members.
There are more than 60 student clubs, organizations and competitive teams in CASNR. These groups provide tremendous leadership and career development opportunities. Networking with industry leaders, getting to know faculty, social interaction and a sense of belonging are just a few of the things students experience by getting involved in a student organization.
In addition to student organizations, CASNR has numerous judging and competitive teams. Many of these teams participate in regional and national contests each year. Being involved with competitive teams provides a great opportunity to connect with industry professionals.
Click here for a full list of CASNR clubs, organizations and competitive teams.
STUDENT SUCCESS LEADERS
The Student Success Leaders are a select group of students who provide outstanding service to the college and community. These individuals provide peer education and mentoring in addition to assist with recruitment, student development and retention, and career development efforts. There are five Student Success Leader teams within CASNR:
AG 1011 SAMs - Provide personal attention to small groups in freshman orientation class
CASNR Ambassador - Assist with prospective student recruitment
Career Liaisons - Serve as peer career mentors for students
Freshman in Transition Student Academic Mentors (FIT SAMs) - Live in CASNR FIT community and serve as mentors for CASNR FIT students
Success Coaches for Outstanding Transfers (SCOUTs) - Mentor incoming CASNR transfer students
-Click here to learn how to become a Student Success Leader
CASNR STUDENT COUNCIL
The CASNR Student Council is the "student government" of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. The group consists of eleven executive team members, a five-member Internal Affairs Committee, a twelve-member Freshman and Transfer Representative team, a Public Relations committee and CASNR Representative Council. Full Council is made up of representatives selected by each club or organization in CASNR.
The student council coordinates many activities throughout the year for CASNR students, including:
- Annual Dean's Volleyball Tournament
- CASNR Round Up
- Homecoming events
- Christmas Tree project
- CASNR Week
- Outstanding CASNR Advisor award
- Outstanding CASNR Club award
As a collective of CASNR students, the council strives to serve the college and it's students to the best of its ability.
-Click Here for more information on about the CASNR Student Council.
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CLASSROOM
AGLE 1551 (Intro to leadership in Ag. Science and Natural Resources)
AGLE 2303 (Personal Leadership Development in Ag. Science and Natural Resources)
AGLE 2403 (Agricultural Leadership in a Multicultural Society)
AGLE 3101 (Intro to Agricultural Leadership)
AGLE 3303 (Agricultural Leadership: Practice and Theory)
AGLE 3333 (Contemporary issues in Leadership)
AGLE 3403 (Facilitating Social and Technological change in Agriculture)
AGLE 3503 (Intro to Cooperative Extension)
AGLE 3713 (Agricultural Law)
AGLE 3803 (Global Leadership in Agriculture)
AGLE 4101 (Seminar in Leadership Education)
AGLE 4203 (Professional Development in Agriculture)
AGLE 4300 (Agricultural Leadership Internship)
AGLE 4303 (Facilitating Leadership Education Programs)
AGLE 4803 (International Agricultural Leadership Tour)
AGLE 5102 (Creative Component in Agricultural Leadership and Extension Education)
AGLE 5353 (Leadership in Agriculture)
AGLE 5990 (Problems in Agricultural Leadership and Extension Education)
AGLE 6203 (Extension Program Development).
AGCM 4990 (Problems in Agricultural Communications)