J. Marcos Fernandez Associate Dean Agricultural Sciences College of Ag Sciences Undergraduate Education Visit:

Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences experienced its 2 nd straight year of increasing enrollments (6.6% in ’07, and 5.8% in ‘06). A diverse and outstanding undergraduate student population composed of nearly 2,400 students. Agricultural Sciences at Penn State The Undergraduate Program

Animal Sciences Animal BioscienceToxicology Agribusiness Management Agricultural & Extension Education Agricultural & Biological Engineering Agricultural Systems Management Wood Products Environmental & Renewable Resource Economics Environmental Resource Management Environmental Soil Science Food Science Wildlife & Fisheries Science Agricultural Science Forest Science Agroecology Horticulture Landscape Contracting Turfgrass Science We offer 21 Baccalaureate-level Majors Immunology & Infectious Disease Community, Environment & Development

Agricultural Sciences at Penn State The Undergraduate Program A bright future! Thank YOU for your support!

Debbie Little -- Coordinator of Campus Enrollment & Retention Alex Borys – Spanish for Agriculture Initiative Agricultural Sciences at Penn State The Undergraduate Program

The College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses Nearly 60% of Ag Sciences students begin at a Commonwealth campus Historically (600 students in 2007):   40% of those students will leave Penn State   20% will change their majors out of Ag Sciences   40% will graduate with a degree in Ag Sciences

The College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses

Our students are in your backyard! Partnerships make the difference!   Campus visits   Classroom visits   Mentoring   Internships/employment   Career information

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Preparing Our Undergraduates For Internships & Future Jobs! Spanish for Students in the Field of Agricultural Sciences – 3 Course Sequence Latino Agricultural Resource Center (LARC )

“I am writing you this to thank you for taking the time to teach the Ag Spanish classes. I use the language every day, and even though I still struggle sometimes, the value of learning this language is priceless to me. I often surprise my crew… with my knowledge and understanding. I just wanted to tell you how much I valued your class and how it really did make a difference in my daily life.” -M. Colson Preparing Our Undergraduates For Internships & Future Jobs!

“I can honestly say that your class has helped me a lot so far. I have had a lot of fun working with these guys, and have been able to communicate effectively with them. A lot of the guys respect me more, and they also work a little harder because I am able to understand their needs and troubles. There is definitely a difference between their approach to things with me than the other interns.” – T. Bloom

Preparing Our Undergraduates For Internships & Future Jobs! “Personally, this trip was an amazing learning experience for me. I feel that my improvements in speaking Spanish and knowledge of the culture will assist me when I interact with others in our industry. I am currently employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture- Bureau of Market Development, and I know that the skills which I learned will help me in my job. I will be able to better communicate with others when I discuss Pennsylvania agriculture and our products.” –R. Kilgore

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