Each fall, The Association of Former Students honors outstanding faculty members for their dedication to teaching. Since the program’s inception in 1982, these achievement awards recognize, encourage, and reward the superior classroom teachers— those individuals whose command of their respective discipline, teaching methodologies, pervasive caring, communication skills, and commitment to the learning process exemplify the meaning of teacher/mentor in its highest sense. This award is designed to distinguish those teachers who maintain high expectations of their students and who ensure academic rigor in their courses. Distinguished teachers recognize… Read More →

It is National Student Employment week! Kate, Ty, Juan, and Kaylee — We appreciate all that you do for the department.  We “donut” know what we would do without you! Enjoy your week!

By: Riley Grden Jean Parrella, a Texas A&M University doctoral student working with Holli Leggette, Ph.D. in her science communications lab, received a scholarship from the Future Institute Research Center, becoming a FIRC Associate Research Fellow. “A lot of research we do in the science communications lab aims to identify and develop innovative and effective ways to improve the science communications skills of students and other professionals across agricultural disciplines,” Parrella said. It is important to understand that in agricultural careers, students with degrees in agriculture need to have… Read More →

The Department wishes to highlight recent graduates and current graduate student research. Congratulations to all for your accomplishments! Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Benson, C. N., & Strong Jr., R. (2021, April 12-15). Tackling gender inequality in university education: A content analysis of US and partner government priorities in developing Countries. [Oral presentation]. Association of International Agricultural and Extension Education, virtual conference. Brogan, G., & Strong Jr., R. (2021, April 12-15). Attributes empowering women in the Sub­ Saharan agricultural industry: Utilizing a quantitative content analysis to… Read More →

The Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications will keep you informed with the most current information with regards to COVID-19. As the situation with Covid-19 continues, the department will link to information provided by the Texas A&M University and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. TAMU COVID-19 Information COVID-19 Resources for COALS Students COVID-19 Resources for COALS Faculty and Staff

The Department wishes to congratulate the Fall 2020 Doctoral Graduates! Dr. Amber Anderson – D@D – Chair, Dr. Robert Strong; Co-Chair, Dr. Michael Brashears Dr. Nicole Dietzel – Chair, Dr. Manuel Pina Dr. Dottie Goebel – Chair, Dr. Scott Cummings Dr. Monte Nesbitt – Chair, Dr. Philip Shackelford

The Department wishes to congratulate the Fall 2020 Graduating Master’s Students! Blaine Balliett – Chair, Dr. Summer Odom Kala McCain – Chair, Dr. Lori Moore Cy Quackenbush – Chair, Dr. Scott Cummings Lalena Stavinoha – Chair, Dr. Summer Odom