1. Plant Sciences UC-Davis
Horticultural Sciences
Crop and Ecosystems
Agricultural Plant Biology

2. Plant Sciences at UC-Davis
84 faculty with a wide range of expertise
Larger pool of expertise to draw on to address important issues
Encourage you to become familiar with the faculty and their expertise
Internal process as well

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4. L – Y:

5. Emphasis on Outreach and Agricultural Experiment Station Mission
College level – Dean Van Alfen
New faculty hires are reviewed for continuation of their AES appointment
All faculty merits and promotions must specifically address applicability of the program to the AES mission
Department of Plant Sciences
Developing a set of expectations for outreach and teaching load based on the percentage of an individual’s appointment in I&R (instruction) or AES (Agric. Exp. Sta.)

6. Outreach and Extension
Vice-Chair for Extension and Outreach
Ted DeJong, IR/AES/CE
Enhanced engagement with stakeholder community
Needs assessment
Promote Departmental Extension AND Outreach
Better engagement/coordination with UCCE farm advisors
Administer the nine Research and Information Centers (RICs) supported by Department

7. Research and Information Centers
Agronomy
California Rangeland
Seed Biotechnology
Fruit & Nut
Ornamental Horticulture
Postharvest Technology
Vegetables
Weeds
Tomato Genetics Resource Center
1 Program Representative for each 2 centers

8. Extension and Outreach Plant Sciences
Departmental newsletter
Hardcopy then electronic
External advisory committee
New positions to support extension and outreach mission supported by Department
Writer
Graphic Artist
Events planner

9. Extension and Outreach Plant Sciences
Get acquainted workshop??
Faculty, specialist and advisors
Is this a good idea?
Topic-oriented presentations and discussions?
Water quality and use efficiency
Nutrient management
Integrated agroecosystems
Postharvest

10. Extension and Outreach Plant Sciences
CE Associate in the AES
Enhance communication and interaction
Participate in:
- Strategic planning
- I&R/CE/AES search committees
- (Under) graduate education
- Workshops, seminars, symposia
- International programs
- Accounts
- Farm
Receive regular communication from department

11. Extension and Outreach Plant Sciences
CE Associate in AES
Voluntary participation in overall program and specific departmental activities
Application process
Send CV (2 pg) with letter of interest to Chair
Reviewed by Plant Sciences Executive Counsel
Potential for interaction with Plant Sciences faculty
Approve and send forward to Dean’s office for official appointment process

12. New Faculty Positions Flavor Biologist Crop Ecologist/Agroecologist
Urban Horticulturist/Urban Ecologist
Ecosystem Management/Restoration Ecologist
Quantitative genetics (2)