Langston University Sherman Lewis School of Agriculture & Applied Sciences 2023-2024 Action Plan

Dean's Message

Dear Colleagues,

The summer period was undoubtedly shorter than many of us would have liked. Nonetheless, I trust you had a pleasant and productive ten weeks between May and July Amidst your many assignments, I hope you found creative ways to enjoy and replenish your connections to your family, friends, and chosen spaces. Even small amounts of time away from professional environments can be extraordinarily refreshing

During the past academic year, 2022-2023, our School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences consolidated many aspects of its Land-Grant missions, and all of us in academics, research, extension, outreach, and administration must be proud of the exceptional strides that we have made. Thanks to all of you for your contributions, and I am forever heartened to see the responsiveness of many team members, especially when called upon to go the extra mile of the way. Our ambitious growth in the years ahead depends mainly on the work we do together as a unified team sojourning with all the vigor and determination we can muster.

Fall 2023 again offers a new start for all of us. It allows everyone to reflect on where we have been individually and together. It also enables us to ask ourselves, what can I do to significantly contribute to Langston University, the Sherman Lewis School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, and our stakeholders? Indeed, this new academic year represents another enormous period of transition. It should, therefore, push us to bring a renewed sense of curiosity and innovation to our educational, research, and extension experiences.

For 2023-2024, let us all work to make LU-SL/SAAS an institution that offers high-quality academics, produces impactful research, and conducts an extension/outreach program that proactively improves communities and people's quality of life. As will be evident, we resolve to be uncompromising as we venture into new realms of creative activities and programming that will set our beloved SL/SAAS on course for enormous growth in the years ahead.

The following plan represents a synopsis of our current and emerging focus for 2023-2024.

Sincerely,

Wesley L. Whittaker, Ph.D. Dean & Director of Land Grant Programs, SL/SAAS Langston University

Agenda

2023 Fall (All School) Annual Meeting

E.L. Holloway Agricultural Research, Education, & Extension Center

July 27, 2023: 9:30 A.M. – 1:30 pm

Dean's Welcome and Charge to Faculty/Staff Dr. Wesley L. Whittaker

• New Staff Introduction

SL/SAAS Land-Grant Program Reports

Academics: [The year ahead!]

▪ Chairperson, Family & Consumer Sciences: Dr. Emisha Maytubby

▪ Chairperson, ANR : Dr. Kanyand Matand

Research: Broad Successes and Agenda for the Year Ahead

• The Path Forward for Research: Dr. Wesley Whittaker

• Research Reports: [ Summer Activities based on Summer POW and the Road Ahead]

• Goat Research:

o Dr. Ryszard Puchala

o Dr. Hirut Yirga-Tejeji | Dr. Dereje Gulich

o Dr. Adekayode Sonabare | Dr. Ignacio Luna Tovar

o Dr. Carlos Alvarado

• AIGR & Large Animals Operations: [Progress Report]: Mr. Dawit Woldermariam

• Horticulture/Entomology:

o Dr. Tracey Payton Miller

o Dr. Devi Kandel

• Agribusiness/Applied Economics:

o Dr. Nirodha De Silva

o Dr. Newton Nyairo

• Aquaculture & Other Research Areas

o Dr. Yonathan Tilahun

o Dr. Kamal Gosh

o Dr. Malcolm McCallum

Cooperative Extension and Outreach: Research (CEOP) : CEOP Activities Report

• CEOP: The Path Forward: Dr. Terry Gipson

▪ General CEOP Activities: Mr. Jeremiah Wilson

▪ Family and Consumer Sciences: Dr. Tiffany Williams

▪ EFNEP: Mr. Joshua Todd

▪ Extension Outreach: Mr. Joshua Davis

▪ 4-H Youth Development: Ms. Dorothy Wilson

▪ Youth Dev. / Urban Engagement: Dr. Rashell Campbell-Daughty

▪ Horticulture/Agronomy Outreach: Dr. Joshua Ringer

▪ Horticulture Extension and Outreach: Mr. Micah Anderson

▪ CYFAR: Outreach Engagements in Tulsa: Ms. Shar Carter

• **Guest Speaker: Mr. Kenneth Corn, State Director-USDA Rural Development

• SL/SAAS Civil Rights Plan/ Updates: Dr. Vernon Jones

• SL/ SAAS Global Engagements/ Visiting Research Scientists: Dr. Roger Merkel

• Announcements and Questions: Dr. Wesley Whittaker *********LUNCH*********

Guest Speaker: Mr. Kenneth Corn

Oklahoma State Director USDA Rural-Development

Kenneth Corn has spent his entire adult life serving the people of Oklahoma. Elected at the age of 22 to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 1998, he became one of the youngest individuals to serve in state history. Corn was tapped as vice chairman of the Revenue and Tax Committee, making the first freshman lawmaker in thirty years at the time to be on the leadership of a major committee. He was selected as the Secretary of the DemocraticCaucusandwaslater chosento chair the House Committee on Tourism and Recreation.

During his service in the Oklahoma Legislature, Corn was a driving force behind increasing teacher pay. His efforts moved Oklahoma ever closer to the regional average at the time. Corn pushed the legislature to pass the Larry Dickerson Flexible Benefit Act, providing 100 percent health insurance to school personnel throughout Oklahoma. In the Senate, Corn spearheaded the efforts to improve public safety, which led to the largest appropriations in state history at the time.

Corn was appointed to serve as City Manager of Anadarko, Oklahoma, on March 31, 2005. At the time of his appointment, Anadarko had been operating in a deficit. Corn overhauled the City's purchasingprocess,billingsystemsandrenegotiated contractualobligationsbringing theCityback to financial stability and allowing significant investments in capital improvements.

Corn renewed partnerships with the federal, state, county, and tribal governments that generated over $8 million in grants awarded to Anadarko and completed large capital improvements for the City, including significant upgrades to city sidewalks, roadways, water and wastewater system, electric distribution system, landscaping, public art, and to Anadarko’s parks. In addition, by gaining the support of industries, local businesses, and tribal governments, Corn developed festivals including Hoppy Day, Zombies-in-the-Park, Kids, Kites-and-Frights, and a traveling Easter Bunny and Santa, all free to the public.

OnFebruary 24,2022, Cornwas appointedto serve astheUnitedStatesDepartmentof Agriculture (USDA) State Director for Rural Development in Oklahoma by President Joseph Biden, Jr.

Mission

As a component ofLangstonUniversity, a Historically BlackLand GrantUniversity, ShermanLewis School ofAgriculture and Applied Sciences prepares students to make a difference in a rapidly changing world. SL/SAAS conducts research, discovery, and community engagement activities that address agriculture, human, and community development issues that ultimately impact lives of people in Oklahoma and beyond.

Vision

To embody the Land Grant mission of Langston University through excellence in academics, innovative research, and supportive, forward-looking extension and outreach activities that will have a positive impact on the quality of lives of clientele in Oklahoma, the nation, and the world.

Values

• Work with a passion for the students we educate, for the stakeholders we serve, for the work we do, and for the places within which we work and study.

• Strive for excellence in our academic, research, and community engagement activities.

• Be fully engaged with our stakeholders and to do so with purpose and in an impactful manner.

• Be bold decision-makers and be creative in expanding opportunities and solving problems.

• Encourage teamwork, nurture personal growth, and help develop the next generation of leaders.

• Foster a diverse learning and working environment that is multicultural, caring, respectful, and supports the creative potential of students, faculty, and staff.

LU-SL/SAAS Leadership and Administrative Team

• Dr. Wesley L. Whittaker: Dean and Director, Land Grant Programs

• Dr. Kanyand Matand: Department Chairperson, Agriculture and Natural Resources

• Dr. Emisha Maytubby: Department Chairperson, Family and Consumer Sciences

• Dr. Terry Gipson, Associate Extension Administrator

• Dr. Zaisen Wang: Director, American Institute for Goat Research (AIGR) and Research Leader

• Dr. Vernon L. Jones: Associate Dean and SL/SAAS, Civil Rights Officer

• Dr. Leonard C. Kibet: Director of Crops & Resource Sustainability

• Mrs. Sonya Moore-Davis: Media Communications Coordinator

• Dr. Jessica Pinango: Resource & Operations Manager

• Ms. Kenyette Saywon: Administrative Assistant to the Dean

• Mr. Dawit Woldermarian: Farm Manager, AIGR & Large Animal Unit

• Mr. Richardson Boateng: Farm Manager, Horticulture, Education, Research Center (HERC)

SL/SAAS ACADEMICS

Teaching, Advising, Mentorship, Recruitment

Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources: Dr. Kanyand Matand

Department of Family and Consumer Sciences: Dr. Emisha

Maytubby Program Leaders: Agribusiness and Applied Economics: Dr. Nirodha De Silva

Animal Science and Management: Dr. Adel Ghnenis

Plants and Resource Sustainability: Dr. Kanyand Matand

In SL/SAAS, our primary academic responsibility is to provide students with a high-quality and enriching college learning experience while meeting their individualized needs. A broad array of programs and student-centered activities have been planned to ensure that we provide students with the best possible educational experience and workforce development opportunities. Our commitment is tomake SL/SAAS academic programs known for their excellence in preparing students foradvanced studies and for participation in the Food, Agriculture, Natural and Human Sciences (FANH) labor force.

• SL/SAAS First Day Activities: The first few days of classes generally set the tone for each course throughout the semester. Instructors should plan carefully for the first day and first week of class activities. This period is ideal for building relationships with students and setting clear expectations. Course syllabi must be ready for the first meeting and should provide students with a clear understanding of course assignments, methods of evaluation, and communication preferences. Continuous student advisement and mentoring should occur between students, instructors, and mentors throughout the academic year.

• Teaching Faculty Attire: Business casual attire includes, but is not limited to, slacks, shirts with a finished neckline, skirts, dresses, turtlenecks, or sweaters Ideally, the best dress code, which is the safest and most comfortable, will be a formal pair of pants with a semi-formal shirt or tunic. Clothing and shoes must be tidy and clean. Administrators, Teaching/Research/Administrative staff are expected to appear professionally and take pride in their appearance (clothes should always be clean and pressed). We must set good examples for students, our up-and-coming professionals.

• Teaching Faculty Preparation and Student Attendance: Faculty must be prepared with fully organized lectures and discussions for each class period Courses should engage and challenge your students to think, ask and answer difficult questions about the subject matter. Faculty must be on time for all classes, and all class meetings must always be covered. You should find someone to fill in if you cannot attend a class period. If you cannot find someone, inform the Department Chairperson or the Dean. I encourage you to insist on 100% student attendance in all classes.

Other Expected and Related Academic Activities

Teaching/Mentoring

The following themes are highly encouraged to ensure optimal teaching and learning experiences,

1. Relationships are key: "A person does not care how much you know until they know how much you care." This quote is essential to understanding how important relationship building istoourstudents.Goodrelationshipsare characterizedbyhow muchtheinstructor works to assist students even beyond the class period and ensure that they succeed.

2. Student Motivation: All instructors will spend adequate time encouraging and motivating students. Students benefit from hands-on experiences, engaging discussions, and opportunities to connect personally.

3. Ensure Student Success: We cannot assume all students have the skills necessary to survive their first week in college. As teachers and mentors, we must ensure students perform well in the classroom by encouraging goal setting, recording notes, and studying for their courses Always remember a student's failure is a teacher's failure. Please advocate for your students in the classroom, on campus, and outside your institution (LU).

4. Office Hours: Office hours must be posted on or adjacent to office doors, syllabi, and on Canvas.

5. Class Periods: All classes must be held for the entire period as stipulated in the schedule. E.g., a class is scheduled for 10:00–10:50 and must end at 10:50 am. Inform your classes of this fact from day one, and students will not start packing their bags after 20 or 30 minutes of lectures.

6. **The Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We are unquestionably at an inflection point as AI rapidly emerges. Just like all other technological changes over time, we must embrace AI. I encourage all instructors to spend time understanding the evolving impact of AI so that they can use it to their advantage. For fall 2023, your teaching and evaluation methods must be adjusted to account for the dynamics of AI; e.g., you will need to reconsider take-home exams, out-of-class assignments, etc. For SL/SAAS as a whole, we will be developing a broader AI strategy to encompass Research and Extension.

Pleaserememberthatstudentswillemulatetheearlytoneyousetforyourclasses. Bedemandingofyourstudentsbutbecompassionate, befair-minded, andberesilient.

SAAS Students Success Programs and Activities

• Institutional Programs and Curriculum Associate: Vacant

As articulated in our SL/SAAS Strategic Plan, our primary goals are to (i) matriculate and produce career-ready graduates who can become the next generation ofleaders. (ii) engage and empower youth, adults, and communities by developing development and food security partnerships through recruitment, mentoring, experiential learning, and external partnerships.

• Student Recruitment: We have laid the foundation for strengthening our academic units through recruitment, retention, and several student-success measures SL/SAAS will continue our focused retention and recruitment efforts. Department Chairs, faculty/staff, and, indeed, all members of SL/SAAS will continue to connect with various high schools and community colleges to build partnerships. We will build relationships with administrators, teachers,

counselors, and students in surrounding schools and colleges We aim to have a student population of at least 300 students by the fall of 2025.

• The Langston University 1890 Land-Grant Scholarship Program. This is the start of the fourth year of our prestigious LU 1890 Land Grant Scholarship program For the academic year 2023-2024, over 70 new matriculating Scholars and continuing Scholars will be funded. The Scholarship program is continuing to have a positive impact on the SL/SAAS student population. We must continue to provide opportunities for a wide array of stakeholders.

• Student Retention: Increased retention rates in SL/SAAS are critical to our growth We will continue to promote the SL/SAAS Student Ambassador program and connect all first-year students majoring in SL/SAAS academic disciplines with mentors. Every student in SL/SAAS will be assigned a faculty/staff mentor. Our goal is to retain at least 85% of SL/SAAS students each year!

• School, Department Brochures, and Promotional Items: Current School-wide brochures, as well as Department and Program-specific brochures, will be updated and continue to be used for recruitment and outreach purposes.

• SL/SAAS Student Research Mentorship Program (SRMP): SL/SAAS student research mentorship program is an essential internal experiential learning component of SL/SAAS that will continue to expand As students return to campus for the fall and throughout the semester, arrangements will be made to ensure that many remain integral to SL/SAAS Land-Grant research mentorship programs. All LU 1890 LG Scholars are now required to participate in SRMP.

• School Adoption and Other Academic Outreach Programs: We will continue developing partnerships with surrounding urban and rural schools and community colleges, SL/SAAS will continue to implement several initiatives such as school adoption programs, visiting professor programs, a variety of summer programs on the LU campus, partnerships with community colleges, etc.

• Moving from Options to Full Degrees and Master of Science in Sustainable Agriculture: With the approval of SL/SAAS full degree programs, all 2023 matriculated students will major in BS-Animal Science and Management, BS-Agribusiness and Applied Economics, BSPlant Science and Resource Sustainability. Rising sophomores will be transitioned into these programs throughout the year. The Master of Science in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security will commence in fall 2023 or Spring 2024.

• Study Abroad Programs for Students: We firmly believe in international exposure for our students. SL/SAAS seeks grant opportunities and global partnerships that will help tofacilitate study abroad programs and international exposure for our students. Providing students with study abroad opportunities will make them more marketable professional candidates and a significant recruitment tool forSL/SAAS. Wewillseekstudy-abroadopportunitiesforstudents in all our international partnership discussions.

• Academic Clubs:-(MANNRS, ABEC, FCS, Animal Science, Plants and Resources, Food Science:) Academic clubs are essential to the sustainability of SL/SAAS. All clubs must be guided by at least one faculty advisor. No club meetings will be held without a faculty advisor present. Clubs will be driven by the energy and creativity of students but with the leadership guidance of Faculty and Staff.

"As teachers, your impact is eternal; you will never know where your influence stops; give your very best!”

RESEARCH AND COOPERATIVE EXTENSION/OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Langston University Research, Cooperative Extension, and Outreach Programs are dedicated to serving all citizens of Oklahoma. Programs and delivery methods are designed to address the needs of underserved and underrepresented diverse populations in the state, especially small farmers and limited-resource consumers. Outcomes and impacts include deliverables that enhance the economic status, health, and quality of life of Oklahoma's citizens and make them more competitive as viable producers and consumers in niche markets and the broader global marketplace.

RESEARCH PROGRAM

• Dr. Zaisen Wang: Director and Research Leader, American Institute for Goat Research

• Dr. Leonard C. Kibet: Director of Crops & Resource Sustainability

The SL/SAAS research program aims to create a more significant short-term impact on people and communities by strengthening and expanding research in food, agriculture, and consumer issues. Specifically, the research program seeks to identify problems, seek solutions and create results on current and emerging agricultural and related problems at the local, state, national and international levels, including the improvement of agricultural methods and products as well as the enhancement of people's lives and communities Underserved and underrepresented populations and those with limited resources in rural and urban areas are our targeted stakeholders. We have made great strides in expanding our research programming. We currently have 14 individual Evans Allen projects in Animal Science (Small Ruminant), Animal Products, Plant Science/Horticulture/Biotechnology, Aquaculture, and Agribusiness. Competitive external grants continue to complement Evans-Allen projects.

Current and Pending SL/SAAS Research Projects Funded Through Evans Allen Grants

1. Evans-Allen Goat Management (Five Projects)

2. Evans-Allen Daylily (One Project)

3. Evans-Allen Aquaculture (Two Projects)

4. Evans-Allen Microbiome (One Project)

5. Evans-Allen Horticulture (Two Projects)

6. Evans-Allen Agribusiness (Two New Projects Pending)

7. Evans Allen Multi-state Soils and Climate-Smart Agriculture (One Project)

Ongoing SL/SAAS Research Activities

a) American Institute for Goat Research (AIGR): The excellent work of AIGR researchers continues as the programming evolves into novel realms Adding new researchers and technicians to the AIGR team creates excitement and opportunities for broadening the scope of activities. Personnel of SL/SAAS now include expertise in areas such as reproduction, product development, farm management, economics of production, marketing, etc., The additional knowledge significantly enhances the qualityand impact of current and future AIGR research activities. Additionally, the AIGR will continue collaborating with other institutions such as Oklahoma State University, 1890 institutions including Tuskegee University and Virginia State University, and allied industries such as Homestead Meats & Processing in research for various topics and other undertakings.

AIGR and Large Animal Research/Extension Farm

• Mr. Dawit Woldemariam: Farm Manager, AIGR & Large Animal Unit

The AIGR and Large Animal Research/Extension Farm continue its transformation into a multipronged research, extension, and teaching operation that includes meat goats, dairy goats, hair-sheep (meat), product development, and a new component that involves cattle production.

Expected Activities in 2023-2024: AIGR and Large Animal Research/Extension Farm

• Various Animal Studies

• Development of facilities for goat production model farm

• Development of facilities for the introduction of Large Animal (Cattle) operation

• Completion of milk processing facilities at Main AIGR Farm

• Introduction of upgraded goat and sheep reproduction program

• Implementation of Leg-of-Lamb project.

• Improvements to the dairy-goat feeding area at the main farm

• The hiring of an Assistant Manager at the South farm

b) Research in Plants and Soils ("Horticulture Research and Extension Center [HERC]"): The HERC facility is now in full operation and has added broad new dimensions of research and extension capabilities to SL/SAAS Staffing of these research disciplines will continue to ensure that SL/SAAS has a critical mass of competence in these general areas. We welcome Dr. Kibet (Director of Plants and Resources) and Mr. Boateng, Assistant Farm Manager (HERC) They work with other professionals to create high-quality, state-of-the-art research and extension operations that support all our stakeholders. The following represent areas of emphasis during AY 2023-2024.

Expected Activities in 2023-2024: Crops and Resource Development

• Completion of two additional climate control high tunnels/Hoophouses

• Establishment of two Weather Stations at HERC & Aquaculture Research sites.

• Continuation of Crop Trials in Greenhouse and Hoophouses at the HERC

• Development of an Orchard at the HERC

• Establishment of agronomic crops research plots

• Adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices

• Establishment of water quality experiments within horticultural & agronomic plots.

• Establish soil health & water quality laboratory.

• Continuous assessment of soil health and water quality.

• Conduct workshops to educate farmers on climate-smart practices.

• Addition of staff with expertise in precision agriculture/agronomy.

C. Applied Economics Research: This new area of research at LU has been made possible by the addition of faculty members with strong training in agricultural and applied economics. It has created new possibilities for research and extension in marketing, food security, water availability modeling, animal, and crop production feasibility studies, etc.

Currently, strong connectivity with AIGR is being built with a statewide survey on goat meat consumption in Oklahoma.

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION and OUTREACH PROGRAMS (CEOP)

• Dr. Terry Gipson: Associate Extension Administrator

As our core mandate, Langston University Land-Grant programs works specifically to focus on limited resource and underserved communities throughout Oklahoma. SL/SAAS COEP collaborates with Oklahoma State University and local Community-Based Organizations (CBO) in our concerted effort to meet the needs of underserved communities throughout the state. SL/SAAS also works closely with the 1994 Land Grant institution in Oklahoma, i.e., the College of Muscogee Nation in Okmulgee. This focus helps ensure that through the effort of all three Land Grant institutions, there are equitable opportunities for all Oklahomans, no matter their socioeconomic status, ethnicity, financial resources, community location, or scale of production.

CEOP continues to evolve as four program clusters have been formalized, and program leaders for most programs have been identified. Staffing for each cluster is actively taking place. Our commitment is to build a strong and sustainable program that consists of a team of energetic, selfmotivated individuals who are committed to engaging with our diverse stakeholder base.

Current Programs Clusters and Program Leaders

A. Production Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR)

(i) Crops and Natural Resources: - Program Leader, Dr. Leonard Kibet (ii) Animals and Related Product Development: - Program Leader, Dr. Terry Gipson

B. Management and Community Sustainability (CRD): - Vacant

C. 4-H Youth Development (Youth): - Program Leader, Ms. Dorothy Wilson

a. Youth & Community Well-being - Program Leader, Dr. Rashell Campbell-Daughty

D. Family and Consumer Science (FCS): Program Leader, Dr. Tiffany Williams

Outreach Programs

1. Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (EFNEP): - Program Leader, Dr. Tiffany Williams

2. 2501 Program: - Program Leader, Ms. Lainey Porter

3. Children, Youth and Family at Risk (CYFAR): - Program Leader, Ms. Shar Carter

Extension and Outreach Programs and Activities

a. Staffing and Training: We will continue to fill vacant CEOP positions in our Extension Cluster model. Important positions in Tulsa and Oklahoma City will be filled to broaden our reach into 4-H, urban youth development, production agriculture, nutrition, urban agriculture, management, community sustainability, and broad urban engagements.

b. Collaborations: We will continue tobuildpartnerships with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and with other statewide land-grant institutions to maximize the impact of programs that SL/SAAS offers. Renewed outreach is being made to a wide array of socially disadvantaged and underserved communities throughout Oklahoma. These include predominantly Black, Hispanic, Hmong, Native American, and underserved Caucasian communities.

c. Programming, Brochures, and Displays: Each extension program leader, specialist, and educator will be directed to develop annualized plans of activities and assessment measures that will be included in POW reports. Brochures and information sheets for distribution to stakeholders will also be developed.

d. Small Farmers Conference: SL/SAAS-CEOP SmallFarmers Conference will be planned for 2024.

e. Langston University Goat Field Day and Conference: This will be planned for 2024

f. Workshops Other Extension Events: Numerous field days and workshops will be planned and coordinated by each CEOP program cluster. These will be held in surrounding counties in accordance with the interests of stakeholders.

g. Satellite CEOP Center: A satellite center will be established in Eastern Oklahoma where all clusters can conduct workshops and extension demonstrations within a convenient driving distance for clientele.

h. Journal of Extension: Each CEOP specialist will be encouraged to publish extension-related documentation and research, which is disseminated to a system-wide audience.

RESOURCES and FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY IN SL/SAAS

The operational soundness of SL/SAAS is the responsibility of all members of the School All SL/SAAS members who are involved in any kind of expenditure or revenue generation activities are expected to be fiscally prudent and programmatically responsible. Project Directors (PDs) must be fiscally responsible and ensure that project reports are submitted in a timely manner.

a. Internal Fiscal Controls: Although primary responsibility rests with the LU fiscal and joint OSU grants offices, SL/SAAS plays a critical role and will continue to implement measures in the School to support vigilant fiscal integrity of all revenues and expenditures initiated by SL/SAAS. Dr. Jessica Pinango: Resource & Operations Manager.

a. SL/SAAS Vehicle Fleet and Capital Equipment: Millions of dollars in federal and state funds are invested in our Land-Grant capital equipment and vehicle fleet. As an employee of Langston University, everyone is responsible for ensuring the integrity of each purchased item

Vehicles will be used only according to the policies below Equipment must be protected and used with care. No item should ever be removed from its original location without completing the necessary paperwork. Ms. Linda Castro coordinators vehicle fleet and capital equipment inventory.

LU-SL/SAAS MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

• Mrs. Sonya Moore-Davis, Media Communications Coordinator: Communications Writer and Content Developer: Vacant

Media Communications in Land-Grant programs are essential elements that connect all mission areas and ensure that the unique and extraordinary stories in academics, research, and community engagements are shared with local communities, funding agencies, and the world through various forms, for e.g.,

a. SL/SAAS Newsletter Publications:

b. SL/SAAS Langston AgroVision Magazine Magazine:

c. Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, and YouTube.

d. Other Publications: Academics, Research, and Extension brochures highlighting programs, research, students, and outreach programs.

e. LU website: We will seek to establish a sub-domain for SL/SAAS during AY 2023-2024

• Project Request Form: A completed form is required 2-4 weeks prior to all events and flyers andissubject toapproval bytheDeanwithfinal approval byLU-EventsTask Force.

• AEA, ARD, NIFA Impact Reports.

• SL/SAAS Calendar (AY:2023-2024): Communications will provide an annual calendar of events based on submitted and approved programming and events.

OTHER SL/SAAS PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES

Customer Service and Professionalism: All members of SL/SAAS must display excellent customer service and impeccable professionalism. The way we communicate and treat each person that crosses our path in our School and in other spaces leaves a lasting impression. In this regard, we will communicate with and treat everyone with the same high level of respect and collegiality.

A. Facilities: During AY’2023-2024, SL/SAAS will continue its facilities development program with major capital projects valued at close to $10M. These projects will set us on course to fully distinguish our Land-Grant program as one of high quality and comparable to other 1890 Land-Grant universities.

B. Office Conduct: Expectations-

i. Dress Code: Faculty and staff members are required to dress appropriately, as demanded by an institution of higher learning. Upholding the dress code is important as we mentor our students and prepare them to be ready to participate in a highly competitive workforce. The Office of the Dean encourages staff/faculty to dress appropriately for all professional engagements, not only on campus but for all outreach activities. Let everyone be proud of LU and SL/SAAS by always representing us well. [See Guidelines below on pg 14]

ii. Addressing Colleagues: Let us address colleagues by names or titles. Also, while email is not the most formal mode of communication in our academic and social environments, it is ideally acceptable. I would like for all of us in SL/SAAS to use a salutation (title or name) as you compose your emails. (For example: If there is no salutation in the emails I receive (Dr. Whittaker, etc.), there is likely to be no response, as I do not know if the email might have been intended for someone else).

iii. Students Working in Faculty and Staff Offices: I strongly encourage you to allow student workers to complete the tasks you assign them in locations other than in your personal offices, particularly if the designated tasks can be completed elsewhere. Your offices should be reserved as your workspace and for advising students.

iv. Office Door Policy: Faculty and staff are required to leave their office doors open or ajar. This policy will again be strictly observed starting in fall 2023 Doors are required to be kept ajar unless a private meeting is taking place or otherwise necessary during research hours.

v. Other Office Policies: Listening to music on computers or on other devices, watching TV, movies, etc., will not be tolerated in the workspace during work hours. Please do not keep your social media pages open on the office computer during work hours.

C. SAAS Offices, Corridors, Research, and Other Spaces: All efforts will be made to keep SL/SAAS and surrounding spaces clean, uncluttered, and in pristine condition at all times Office spaces and labs must be kept clean and presentable. A concerted effort will be made to ensure that all research spaces (outdoor areas, etc.) are aesthetically adorned to reflect our high standards. <This is important!>

D. Collaboration: Discussions will continue to take place with various groups, agencies, and organizations to build lasting partnerships from whichLangston University and SL/SAAS will benefit immensely (USDA, Cargill, Monsanto, Walmart, etc.).

ADDENDUM: LU-SL/SAAS DRESS CODE POLICY

Objective: The following Business Casual Dress Code Policy defines dress and grooming guidelines. The purpose of this policy is to promote a consistent, professional image throughout SL/SAAS and LU. Proper dress, grooming, and personal cleanliness contribute to the morale of all employees. It also affects the business and institutional image that the University presents to students, parents, alumni, and the public. Maintaining a professional, business-like appearance is important to the success of our University

a. Business Casual Guidelines:

i. Acceptable Business Casual Attire: Includes, but is not limited to: slacks, shirts with a finished neckline, skirts, dresses, turtlenecks, or sweaters Clothing and shoes must be neat andclean. Administrators, Teaching, Research Staff, and Administrative staff are expected to appear in professional attire and take pride in their appearance (clothes should always be clean and pressed). We must set good examples for students, our upand-coming professionals.

ii. Unacceptable Attire: Includes, but is not limited to: tee shirts, sweat pants, shorts, sweatshirts, workout attire, cutoffs, beach attire, halter/spaghetti strap dresses, tank tops, miniskirts, short skirts, spandex, lycra, dresses or skirts that are excessively short, clothes that are too tight, too small, sheer or clothing that otherwise is revealing, distracting, or provocative; and tennis shoes, flip-flops, beach shoes or slippers.

b. Departmental Exception Guidelines: Personnel Exemption: those whose job duties require that they wear non-business attire in the workplace. Exemption categories include but are not limited to lab technicians, agricultural field workers, and technicians.

c. Casual Friday (Orange and Blue or similar LU branded attire): As a benefit to our employees, Fridays are Orange and Blue Fridays. The following are examples of clothing that are acceptable: LU logo attire, khakis, jeans free of frays, rips, and tears, casual slacks, polo shirts, or other shirts with collars At all times, clothing should be clean and neat.

d. Nondiscrimination Policy: Nothing in this policy is intended to restrict, hinder, or violate rights related to nondiscrimination, disability policies, and/or laws to advance diversity at LU. Flexibility in freedom of choice should be shown in relation to religious or ethnic attire.

(SL/SAAS) FLEET OPERATING GUIDELINES

• Ms. Linda Castro: Vehicle Fleet Coordinator

SL/SAAS vehicle fleet is a crucial investment by the USDA to facilitate and execute Langston University the Land-Grant mission of research, extension/outreach (CEOP), and activities that are related to those two strategic areas. All members of SL/SAAS who are connected to research and CEOP have access to items in the vehicle fleet. In so doing, all efforts must be made to follow all guidelines connected to the fleet. The guidelines are as follows:

• All drivers must have in their possession a current and valid United States motor vehicle driver’s license with no restrictions other than for corrective lenses.

• SL/SAAS Fleet Vehicles may only be utilized by university employees. No family members or non-state employees may drive a SL/SAAS vehicle.

• Personal use of a fleet vehicle is prohibited.

• It is prohibited for any person to ride to and from their place of residence in an SL/SAAS vehicle for private purposes.

• Take Home Vehicles - Employees of SL/SAAS cannot be assigned a Fleet vehicle for use on a 'take home' 24-hour basis unless an exception has been granted based on a specific need.

• Commuting between the employee's residence and work is considered personal use of a fleet vehicle.

• Only authorized passengers may ride in SL/SAAS vehicles. These may be faculty, staff, students, or guests of SL/SAAS or Langston University.

• P-Cards may not be used in lieu of a Comdata gasoline fleet card.

• Drivers must comply with all state and local traffic laws. Drivers are responsible for payment of any fines resulting from traffic and parking violations while operating fleet vehicles.

• Passengers that are not employees or officially connected to LU or SL/SAAS shall not be transported in SL/SAAS vehicles unless they are on official University business.

VEHICLE REQUEST PROCEDURES

Steps to follow when there will be no passengers (i.e., only the driver will travel):

• Complete the Request for Vehicle Form and get all the signatures that are needed.

• Submit the signed form to the Fleet Manager at least two (2) days before your date of departure. (Forms will not be accepted unless all necessary signatures are affixed).

• The Fleet Coordinator will then contact you to inform you when you can pick up the key(s) to the vehicle you requested. If that vehicle is not available, a reasonable alternative will be assigned.

Steps to follow when there will be passengers (including faculty/staff-student and clients):

• Complete the Request for Vehicle Form and obtain all required signatures. The form must include the name(s) of the person(s) who will travel with you. Attach a list if additional space is needed.

• Submit the signed form to the Fleet Coordinator at least two (2) days before your date of departure (Forms will not be accepted unless all signatures are in place)

• Fleet Coordinator willcontact you toinform youwhen you can pick upthekey(s) tothe vehicle you requested. If vehicle is not available, a reasonable alternative will be assigned.

• Monday through Friday, requests leaving before 6:00 am may be picked up after 3:00 pm the previous evening if the assigned vehicle is available.

• Weekend reservations may be picked up anytime after 3:00 pm Friday, depending on the availability of the assigned vehicle.

• Airport Travel: Vehicles are not to be left at the airport for more than two days. If your trip is longer than two days, make other travel arrangements to the airport.

RETURN OF VEHICLE

• The driver is responsible for fueling the vehicle before returning it to the campus. If the fuel gauge displays one-half full or less, the driver MUST fuel the vehicle.

• The driver is responsible for removing all trash, parking receipts, etc., from the vehicle.

• The driver is responsible for Complete Daily Vehicle Mileage Reporting. Folder is located in the middle console, and form is to be filled out from the start of trip to when you return.

• Return vehicle to the parking lot it was found in prior to travel.

REFUELING

• Comdata fuel cards have been issued to each fleet vehicle.

• Misuse of a fuel card includes the purchase of food or drinks, transactions coded as miscellaneous, fuel additives, and related items.

• All receipts must be kept with the Comdata fuel card in the envelope provided for this purpose (Mandatory).

• Review receipts at the time of purchase for accuracy of odometer entry, fuel type, and gallons pumped. If there are errors, notify the clerk and make corrections before leaving the station.

• Comdata Fuel card requires the mileage and a PIN or Driver ID number When prompted to do so, enter the correct and current vehicle mileage (not the trip meter reading) (Mandatory).

• Drivers are not permitted to use the Fleet Card assigned to a specific vehicle to fuel any other vehicles.

FUEL CARD USERS (PIN HOLDERS)

• A Personal Identification Number (PIN) is issued to an authorized driver who will fuel an SL/SAAS vehicle.

• The PIN is personal, private, and non-transferable

• The use of the pin and card will be constantly audited.

FUEL STATION

• For the SL/SAAS Fleet of vehicles operated in the Langston Campus area, fuel purchases must be made at fuel stationslocated near theLU facility (Except when theuse ofthenear-campus service station is not feasible, or the vehicle must be used off-campus or on extended trips).

LU-SL/SAAS Civil Rights Plan

Dr. Vernon L. Jones: Civil Rights Officer

Building: E.L. Holloway Agricultural Research, Education and Extension CenterOffice #: Room 118

Phone#: (405) 466-6151

Email Address: vernon.l.jones@langston.edu

Langston University has a storied history as an institution of post-secondary education andthe state of Oklahoma's only historically black college or University (HBCU). In addition to its HBCU status, Langston University is also one of the United States nineteen 1890 Land-Grant Universities. The University was established under the authority of the Second Morrill Act of 1890and was founded on March 12, 1897. It was originally known as the Colored Agricultural and NormalSchool. The name was officially changed to Langston University in 1941 by an act of the Oklahoma Legislature.

In fulfilling its mandates as a Land-Grant University, Langston University has a School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. This School carries out the three-prong mission of a Land-Grant University, which consists of Agricultural Academics, Research, and Extension. Both Langston University and its School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences are committed to diversity and the practice and preservation of individual civil rights. This document has been crafted to instruct the administration, faculty, and staff of the School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences on the seriousness of ensuring a workplace where dignity, respect, integrity, and equity are valued and practiced. It is not acceptable for any individual in the School, on its properties, in its vehicles, or participating in any of its programs or experimental worksites to be treated in such a manner that denies their civil rights. National Institute of Food and Agriculture

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is an Agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). NIFA was established by the Food Conservation and EnergyAct of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill). Its purpose is to find innovative solutions to issues related to agriculture, food, the environment, and communities. NIFA's mission is to "Invest in and advanceagricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges." Langston Universityis among the community of universities receiving federal funding from NIFA to achieve NIFA's mission. The Langston University School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (LU-SAAS) is therecipient of capacity funds

(Section 1444-Extension Program and Section 1445-Evans AllenResearch) as well as competitive and other funds.

Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights

NIFA has an Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights that provides leadership in the implementation of federal nondiscrimination laws. This enforcement applies to any recipients of NIFA federal funding and is conducted through Civil Rights Compliance Reviews. A compliance review is a tool that isused todetermine how benefits and services are beingdeliveredby the recipients of NIFAfunded programs and activities. As needed, compliance reviews help NIFA to provide training, technical assistance, and strategies to improve access, equal opportunity,and inclusion in program delivery.

Civil Rights Laws, Regulations, and Policies

This is a document that contains federal mandates and the Langston University School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences' policies regarding the Civil Rights laws, regulations, and policies that follow.

• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

• Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972

• Age Discrimination Act of 1975

• Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

• Sexual Harassment

• Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and Language Access

• And Justice for All Poster

• System for Collecting and Reporting Program Participation Data

• Internal Audits

• Reporting Violations

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a landmark civil rights and labor law in the United States that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.

Our Policy: The School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil RightsActof1964,prohibitsdiscriminationinanyofourAcademic,Research, andExtensionprograms, activities, and hiring practices based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Any violations of this policy are to be promptly reported to the School's Civil Rights Liaison.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 states that No otherwise qualified disabledindividual shall solelybyreason ofhisorher disability beexcludedfrom participationin, bedeniedthe benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

Our Policy: The School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, prohibits discrimination in any of our Academic, Research, and Extension programs and activities and hiring practices based upon disability. We will make all reasonable efforts to make all programs and activities accessible to all who wish to participate. Any violations of this policy are to be promptly reported to the School's Civil Rights Liaison.

Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972

Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 states that: No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or besubjected to

discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

Our Policy: The School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, prohibits discrimination in any of our Academic, Research, and Extension programs, activities, and hiring practices based upon sex. Any violations of this policy are to be promptly reported to the School's Civil Rights Liaison.

The Age Discrimination Act of 1975

The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 prohibits discrimination based on age in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance.

Our Policy: The School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, in compliance with The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, prohibits discriminationinany of our Academic, Research, and Extension programs, activities, and hiring practices based on age. Any violations of this policy are to be promptly reported to the School's Civil Rights Liaison.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 prohibits discrimination based on disability. It affords similar protections against discrimination against Americans with disabilities as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which made discrimination based on race, religion, sex, and nationalorigin illegal. In addition, the ADA also requires the provision of reasonable accommodations forparticipants in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance.

Our Policy: The School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, in compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, prohibits discrimination in any of our Academic, Research, and Extension programs and activities based upon disabilities. We will make all reasonable effortsto make all programs and activities accessible to all who wish to participate. Any violations of thispolicy are to be promptly reported to the School's Civil Rights Liaison.

Sexual Harassment

It is unlawful to harass a person in the workplace because of that person's sex. Sexual harassment can include such actions as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, physical, or electronic harassment of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment may include unwelcome and inappropriate conversations of a sexual nature or promises of rewards in exchange for sexual favors. The victim of sexual harassment and the harasser can be either a woman or a man, and the victim and harasser can be of the same sex.

Sexual harassment can create a hostile or offensive work environment and can result in adverse employment decisions. These adverse employment decisions can include the victim of sexual harassment being fired, demoted, denied advancement, or a salary increase for resisting and/or reporting an act or acts of sexual harassment. The harasser can be the victim's supervisor, a supervisor in another area, a co-worker, or someone who is not an employee of the employer. These may include a client, a customer, or a person contracted to make deliveries to the workplace.

Our Policy: The School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, in compliance with the National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights, prohibits sexualharassment of any kind in the workplace. Any faculty or staff member who believes he or she hasbeen sexually harassed by another individual affiliated with the School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences is to promptly report the act of sexual harassment to the School's Civil Rights Liaison. Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and Language Access.

On August 11, 2000, the President of the United States signed Executive Order 13166, which required improved access to services for persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). The term Limited English Proficiency is used to refer to a person who is not fluent in the EnglishLanguage. This is often because English is not their native language. Executive Order 13166 requires Federal Agencies to

examine the services theyprovide, identify anyneed forlanguage services to thosewithlimitedEnglish proficiency and develop and implement a system to providethose services so LEP persons can have meaningful access to them.

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), in compliance with Executive Order 13166, requires recipients and sub-recipients of federal funding to ensure that persons with limited English proficiency are not excluded from programs and services. NIFA describes a person with limited English proficiency as one who is unable to speak, read, write, or understandthe English Language at a level that permits that person to interact effectively with Land-GrantUniversity programs, services, and activities.

Our policy: The School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, in compliance with Executive Order 13166andtheNational InstituteofFoodandAgriculture's policyonLimitedEnglish Proficiency(LEP) and Language Access, prohibits discrimination in any of our academic, research and extension programs, services, and activities based upon Limited English Proficiency. Our policy also includes taking reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access to our programs, services, and activities for those who are limited English proficiency. Any violations are to be promptly reportedto the School's Civil Rights Liaison

"And Justice for All" Poster

The "And Justice for All" poster is the primary method utilized to inform customers of their rights by displaying information relevant to programs receiving federal assistance. The appropriate"And Justice for All" poster is to be prominently displayed in all facilities where thereis a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) presence and where it may be read by customers.

Our policy: The School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, in compliance with USDA and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture's mandates, shall display the appropriate "And Justicefor All" poster in prominent locations in our facilities where customers may read it.

System for Collecting and Reporting Program Participation Data

The School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences shall use accepted methods and forms forcollecting and reporting participation data: Including Race, Ethnicity, and Gender (REG) data for participants in its Cooperative Extension and Research Programs and Cooperative Extension activities.

Internal Audits

The School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences shall perform periodic internal audits of itsprograms, services, and activities to ensure that the Civil Rights Laws, regulations, and policiescontained in this document are being properly conducted.

Reporting Violations

Any violations of the Civil Rights Laws, regulations, or policies contained in this documentare to be promptly reported to the School of Agriculture and Applied Science's Civil Rights Liaison.

SL/SAAS Employee List-2023

Names Specialization Position

1.Dr. Devi Kandel Plant Science/Horticulture Research/Ext & Faculty

2.Dr. Adel Ghnenis Animal Science Research/Ext & Faculty

3. Dr. Amla Patra Animal and Poultry Science Research & Faculty

4. Dr. Carlos Alvarado Dairy Product Specialist Research/Ext. & Faculty

5. Dr. Emisha Maytubby Child Development/FCS Dept. Chairperson & Faculty

6. Dr. Joshua Ringer Agricultural Education, Agronomy Extension/Res. & Faculty

7. Dr. Kamal Gosh Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Science Research/Ext. & Faculty

8. Dr. Leonard Kibet Soils and Environmental Science Administration & Ext./Faculty

9. Dr. Malcolm McCallum Fisheries, Environmental Science Research & Faculty

10. Dr. Newton Nyairo Agricultural & Applied Economics Research/Ext. & Faculty

11. Dr. Nirodha De Silva Agricultural, Applied Economics Research/Ext. & Faculty

12. Dr. Roger Merkel Animal Science/Animal Nutrition Research/Ext. & Faculty

13. Dr. Terry Gipson Animal Sciences/Biometrics & Statistics Ext. / Admin. & Faculty

14. Dr. Tracey Payton-Miller Horticulture/ Entomology Research/Ext. & Faculty

15. Dr. Vernon Jones Crop Production Admin. & Faculty

16. Dr. Yonathan Tilahun Plant and Soil Science Research / Faculty

17. Dr. Zaisen Wang Animal Science, Ruminant Nutrition Admin & Faculty/Res.

18. Ms. Michelle Malone Family & Consumer Sciences Faculty

19. Dr. Kanyand Matand Biotechnology/Plant and Soil Science Dept. Chairperson/Faculty

20. Dr. Wesley L. Whittaker Agricultural and Applied Economics Dean of SL/SAAS/Faculty

21. Dr. Jessica Pinango Resource & Operations Manager Administration

22. Ms. Sonya Moore-Davis Media and Communication Coordinator Administration

23. Ms. Kenyette Saywon Admin Assistant, Dean SL/SAAS Administration

24. Ms. Linda Castro Logistics/Technology Assistant Administration

25. Dr. Luana McCaughey Dairy & Meat Products & Systems Extension Technician

26. Dr. Rashell Campbell-Daughty Youth Development and Urban Engagement Extension / Program Leader

27. Dr. Tiffany Williams Family & Consumers Sciences Extension / Program Leader

28. Mr. Amir Rashidi 4-H Youth Developer/Extension Educator Extension

29. Mr. Jeremiah Wilson Deputy Associate Extension Administrator Extension

30. Mr. Joshua Davis Extension Educator Extension

31 Mr. Joshua Todd Extension Educator Extension

32. Mr. Melvin Williams Nutrition Education Assistant Extension

33. Mr. Micah Anderson Extension educator/Horticulture Extension

34. Ms. Charlotte (Shar) Carter Extension Outreach Educator Extension

35. Ms. Dorothy Wilson 4-H Extension Extension / Program Leader

36. Ms. Jewellena Golden Administrative Assistant Extension

37. Ms. Keshia Scott Urban Agriculture Technician Extension

38. Ms. Lainey Porter Extension Educator Extension

39. Ms. Lovie Carter Extension Educator Extension

SL/SAAS Employee List-2023

Names Specialization Position

40. Ms. Rori Hernandez Extension Educator

41. Ms. Sheila Stevenson Extension Educator

42. Dr. Chanelle Torien-Hayes Animal Science

43. Dr. Adekayode Sonibare

44. Dr. Hirut Tejeji-Yirga

45. Dr. Ignacio Luna Tovar

46. Dr. Ryszard Puchala

47. Dr. Dereje Gulich

48. Mr. Terry Watson

49. Ms. Fabiola Encinas

50.Dr. Jerono Kiptanui

51.Ms. Felicia Johnson

Animal Science

Animal Science

Animal Science

Animal Science, Ruminant Nutrition

Animal Science

Extension

Extension

Research Lab Coordinator

Visiting Research Scientist

Visiting Research Scientist

Visiting Research Scientist

Research Scientist

Visiting Research Scientist

Animal Science Laboratory Technician

Animal Science

Visiting Research Scientist

Animal Science Visiting Research Scientist

Animal Science Laboratory Assistant

52.Mr. Richardson Boateng Horticulture, Extension, Res. Center (HERC) HERC Farm Manager

53.Mr. Chris Downey HERC Farm Farm Technician

54.Mr. Dawit Woldemariam AIGR and Large Animal Farm Farm Manager

55.Mr. Nathan Brown AIGR Farm

56.Mr. Abdon Vasquez AIGR Farm

Animal Technician

Animal Technician

57.Mr. Henry Stevenson Jr. AIGR Farm Assistant Farm Manager

58.Mr. Henry Stevenson Sr. AIGR Farm

Animal Technician

59.Mr. Italo Portugal AIGR Farm Research Technician

60.Ms. Glenda Bryant AIGR Farm

Animal Technician

61.Mr. David Jones Horticulture (HERC) Farm Technician

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