AGRI 1500 Welcome Packet

Agriculture Residential College

Welcome Packet

AGRI 1500

A LETTER TO ARC STUDENTS Dear ARC students,

We are so excited to welcome you home to LSU! As you begin this journey, know that you have a whole team of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to your success. We have some outstanding programs planned for you this fall and although things may look a little different, know that we are working hard behind the scenes to make sure you have the best experience possible.

In this packet you will find some important information that will be key for your first week. Please review all information in this packet.

We have very specific guidelines for your first AGRI 1500 class and students have been pre-assigned to groups with specific times on when you should participate. It is crucial that you follow these instructions and guidelines to help us provide a safe and productive program experience for all students, faculty, and staff. You will need to check your LSU email as well as our class Moodle page for additional details weekly—this is an important part of transitioning to LSU in any year!

Should you need anything or have any questions prior to our first class on August 24th, please do not hesitate to reach out. You will find Dr. Martin in Blake Hall on Mondays and Dr. Prest will be available at Martin D. Woodin Hall on Wednesdays. You can also always reach out to set up a virtual Zoom appointment or a phone call, we are just a call or a click away!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS OF EXPECTATIONS FOR AGRI 1500: To make sure we have specific time for your ARC activities, you have been enrolled in AGRI 1500. This course blocks time on your schedule from 3:00 pm 5:00 pm each Monday. At our first class on August 24th, you will be provided with the links to sign up for the programs you want to participate in.

Social distancing, wearing a mask, washing hands, and using hand sanitizer should be expected as common practice when you are participating in our programs. We will be providing hand sanitizer stations and cleaning supplies at all programs.

It will be essential for you to be responsible and sign up for programs in a timely manner. Students will be asked to sign up for ARC/AGRI 1500 programs by August 31st. This will allow for your faculty and staff to make sure all safety and cleaning procedures are in place. There will also be very specific time frames for events so we can ensure that we are keeping group sizes within the guidelines outlined by the state as well as LSU. This means that you must be on time and follow our specific guidelines when participating. We are confident that as active members of the LSU student community, you will help us uphold these expectations.

We will provide some expectations and guidelines on the events we want each student to participate in but you will have the flexibility to build the type of experience you want and what will work best within your schedule. This means you may not have a class/event every week depending on how you decide to participate but there is an expectation within the course to participate in at least 5 events in the fall semester. We will offer events that connect to each major within the CoA but we encourage you to get out of your comfort zone and participate in a variety of programs!

In addition to the ARC Faculty Council representatives you will meet throughout the year, the staff and students on the following page will be your “geaux-to” team that you will hear from and interact with every week. Feel free to reach out to our team if you have any questions.

ARC & Residential Life Staff COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE STAFF AND STUDENTS You will interact with these staff and student members weekly through your AGRI 1500 class and ARC events Dr. Amanda L. Martin Assistant Dean Recruitment & Student Development ARC Program Co-Director amartin2@lsu.edu Office Hours: Mondays in Blake Hall https://amandaleemartin.weebly.com/

Kayla Benton ARC Student Mentor kbento7@lsu.edu https://aspiringkb.weebly.com/

Dr. Allie Prest Assistant Dean of Student Services ARC Program Co-Director aprest@lsu.edu Office Hours: Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Â https://allieprest.weebly.com/

Zachary Mayfield ARC Student Mentor zmayfi1@lsu.edu https://zacharyandrewmayfield.weebly.com/

RESIDENTIAL LIFE STAFF

These staff members are here to help you day to day with your on-campus living experience. You will interact with these staff and student members weekly through your AGRI 1500 class and ARC events

Jacob Haun Residence Coordinator jhaun@lsu.edu 225-578-2778 RC Office Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays RCs are full-time professionals that live and work in each community.

RCs oversee the-to-day operations of the community and supervise student staff members.

How can your RC help you:

Roommate conflicts, ongoing or unresolved facilities issues, room change assignments, academic or personal concerns.

Samantha Frenz Graduate Residence Coordinator (GRC) sfrenz2@lsu.edu

Your GRC is a graduate student who lives and works in your community.

GRCs assist the RCs with day-to-day operations of the community.

How can your GRC help you:

Information about community council and programming, roommate conflicts, ongoing or unresolved facilities issues, applying to be an RA.

FIRST DAY OF AGRI 1500

Every week we will have different programs and activities organized to better connect you with your community within the Agriculture Residential College and the majors that we have to offer. We have created programs that will touch on every program this semester but we encourage you to branch out and explore by attending multiple programs.

The next pages in the packet include the syllabus for AGRI 1500. The AGRI 1500 course is the course associated with being a community member in ARC. We have created this course to ensure that there will be time available on your schedule to participate in the tours, labs, and programs. Please review this syllabus and your class Moodle page to become familiar with the schedule and expectations.

During your first class on August 24th, we have organized students into 3 groups. YOU HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED A SPECIFIC GROUP. Please check your email or your Moodle page to see what group number you have been assigned to. For our first meeting, we will be in 102 Allen Hall. Allen Hall is about a 12 minute walk from Blake Hall—it is located in the Quad by the LSU Library. During this class you will meet our staff, faculty, and students and we will walk you through how to sign up for the programs you would like to participate in through AGRI 1500. It is crucial that you attend this first class so we can make sure you are ready to geaux for the ARC experience!

REMINDERS FOR YOUR FIRST AGRI 1500 CLASS ON AUGUST 24TH: Wear your mask Bring this packet with you and a writing utensil Review the packet so you can ask questions Check your email/Moodle page so you know what group/class time you are assigned to: August 24th AGRI 1500 will meet in 102 Allen Hall Group #: Time:

It will be approximately a 12 minute walk from Blake Hall to Allen Hall

Faculty Council AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS Dr. Jerrod Penn

AGRICULTURE & EXTENSION EDUCATION Dr. Kristin Stair

ANIMAL SCIENCES Dr. Jennifer Ritchie

ANIMAL SCIENCES Ms. Jennifer Bridges

NATURAL RESOURCE ECOLOGY & MANAGEMENT Dr. Michael Kaller

NUTRITION & FOOD SCIENCES Ms. Judith Myhand

PLANT, ENVIRONMENTAL & SOIL SCIENCES Dr. Maud Walsh

PLANT, ENVIRONMENTAL & SOIL SCIENCES Dr. Lisa Fultz

JPenn@agcenter.lsu.edu

jritchie@lsu.edu

KStair@agcenter.lsu.edu

jlabor7@lsu.edu

mkalle1@lsu.edu

evwals@lsu.edu

jmyhand@agcenter.lsu.edu

lfultz@agcenter.lsu.edu

TEXTILES, APPAREL DESIGN & MERCHANDISING Ms. Donna Sapp donnasapp1@lsu.edu

AGRI 1500 – Agriculture Living Learning Community Class meets: Mondays: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: See Class Event Schedule Co-Instructor: Dr. Amanda Martin

Co-Instructor: Dr. Allie Prest

College of Agriculture Office: Blake Hall/Virtual Cell: 225-397-6116 E-mail: amartin2@lsu.edu Office Hours: Mondays in Blake Hall Virtual Office Hours: Tuesday by Appointment

College of Agriculture Office: 142 Martin D. Woodin Hall E-mail: aprest@lsu.edu Office Hours: Wednesdays 9:00 am-10:00 am Virtual Office Hours: Tuesday by Appointment

COURSE OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVES The purpose of this course is to assist freshmen participating in the Agriculture Residential College with a living and learning experience to explore majors and career opportunities within agriculture. The official course description is: Under the leadership of the Agriculture Residential College rector students will be provided the opportunity to understand, demonstrate, and apply the broad base of knowledge related to all fields and careers in agriculture.

At the conclusion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the diversity of majors and minors associated with an agriculture degree Describe potential career opportunities associated with their major Identify career development opportunities located on and off campus that can further enhance their educational experience Recognize the importance of diversity in working with peers and within a community

COURSE ASSESSMENTS AND GRADING Students will be provided with a full calendar of events within the categories below and will be asked to sign up in advance for events. Students should communicate directly with the instructor regarding make-up assignments for late cancellations or noshows.

Assignments Signature Events:

Career Events:

Community Events:

Assessment:

Description of Assignment 30%

Signature events are larger scale programs that will be offered at key times during the semester.

Students will be given a full calendar of events on the first day of class and will be asked to participate in two signature events. 15 points each-Students will register for each event and will submit a response to a reflection prompt.

30%

Students will have events, seminars, and hands-on activities that will be organized by faculty within each department/school within the college each month. Students will be required to attend two career events. 15 points each- Students will register for each event and will submit a response to a reflection prompt in addition to the event/seminar/activity participation.

25%

Community events are events organized by the Peer Mentors, College of Agriculture Organizations, or the College of Agriculture. Examples of approved events will be provided on the first day of class.

Students will be required to participate in one community event. 25 points- Students will register for each event and will submit a response to a reflection prompt.

15%

The final assessment is online and students will have two weeks to complete. This assessment is structured around self-reflection and overall program evaluation. 15 points-Students will submit the assessment online by December 4th at 4:30 p.m.

GRADING SCALE: This course is Pass/Fail (P/F). A grade of P is defined as equivalent to the letter grade of C- or higher (70 points+) and a grade of F is defined as equivalent to the letter of D+ or lower (69 points or below). Students can earn a total of 100 points in the course.

CLASS POLICIES

LSU COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY Louisiana State University is an interactive community in which students, faculty, and staff together strive to pursue truth, advance learning, and uphold the highest standards of performance in academic and social environment.

It is a community that fosters individual development and the creation of bonds that transcend the time spent within its gates. To demonstrate my pride in LSU, as a member of its community, I will: Accept responsibility for my actions; Hold myself and others to the highest standards of academic, person, and social integrity; Practice justice, equality, and compassion in human relations; Respect the dignity of all persons and accept individual differences; Respect the environment and the rights and property of others and the University; Contribute positively to the life of the campus and surrounding community; And use my LSU experience to be an active citizen in an international and interdependent world.

The continued success of LSU depends on the faithful commitment by each community member to these, our basic principles.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Students are all expected to be courteous during tours, meetings, and events, not doing things which are distracting to the guest presenters, instructors or other members of the class (including noisy late arrivals or early departures). All ELECTRONIC DEVICES should be OFF or on SILENT unless the instructor has asked the students to utilize these devices for these activities.

Moodle: Students are required to check for class announcements, event details and to submit their final exam via the Moodle application on myLSU.

LSU CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT The LSU Code of Student Conduct explains student rights, excused absences, and what is expected of student behavior. Students are expected to understand this code as described here: https://www.lsu.edu/saa/students/codeofconduct.php Any violations of the LSU student code will be duly reported to the Dean of Students.

DISABILITY STATEMENT Any student who, because of a disabling condition, requires some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements must obtain a letter outlining the necessary accommodations needed from The Office of Disability Services, 112 Johnston Hall. All information regarding disabilities (registering with the ODS, obtaining accommodation letters, offered resources for students with disability, etc.) is available on The Office of Disability Services website https://www.lsu.edu/disability/

COVID-19 STATEMENT We remain under pandemic conditions and expect to be in this state for the entire semester. In order to consistently provide the highest quality LSU education, all students should follow current LSU guidelines. These include the following: 1. If you have any signs of illness, do not come to class.

2. In order to protect all campus community members, the University requires everyone to wear face masks/cloths on campus.

Failure to do so is a violation of the code of student conduct.

3. Wash hands with soap and water or clean with sanitizer frequently, and refrain from touching your face.

4. If you have to cough or sneeze unexpectedly, please be mindful of others nearby and cough or sneeze into your elbow or shield yourself the best you can.

5. If you have been exposed to others who have tested positive for COVID-19, self-quarantine consistent with current CDC guidelines.

DAILY SYMPTOM CHECKER You are required to respond to a daily symptom check request sent via email or text message each morning. Completing the symptom checker will take approximately one to two minutes. Once you have provided information about your symptoms, you will be given feedback on whether or not you are certified to return to campus and attend your classes. Additionally, if you test positive for COVID-19, you are required to report it in your daily symptom checker application.

CLASS POLICIES RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS Your health and safety are LSU’s top priority. If you are feeling ill or overwhelmed with anxiety, please contact the LSU Student Health Center for medical advice and mental health support. General health care and mental health support are available for all enrolled students through telehealth appointments.

UNEXPECTED CHANGES TO COURSES Faculty should also note on syllabi that due to the unpredictable nature of the situation, the format of the course and/or requirements may be forced to change, and if this is the case that students will be given appropriate notification.

AMENDMENTS TO SYLLABUS The instructor reserves the right to make changes and adjustments to the course syllabus at any time throughout the semester.

Due to the unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 situation, the format of this course and/or requirements may be forced to change.

In either case, you will be provided written notice of the changes (via Moodle) and will review the changes during regularly scheduled class meetings.

WEEK

1

DATE

Aug. 24

TOPIC Welcome and Introduction: ARC Faculty Council, Staff, Ag Student Association, & Peer Mentors

Details: Overview of signing up for events, expectations, meet faculty, staff, and students, and pick up gift Social Distance Picnic with the Peer Mentors & ARC Faculty Council

2

Aug. 31

3

Sep. 7

Details: Check in with the Peer Mentors or grab a snack bag to go outside of Blake Hall. You can bring a blanket and join us for a social distanced break to decompress from week 1.

EVENT TYPE

LOCATION

EVENT DETAILS

Signature Event

102 Allen Hall

Sign up for all events by August 30th Group 1: 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Group 2: 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Group 3: 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Signature Event

Blake Hall Green Space

Group 1: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Group 2: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Career Event

Zoom

Unlimited Zoom 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Career Event

Outside of 459

Group 1: 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Group 2: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Career Event

Sturgis Hall

Group 1: 3:00 pm-4:00 pm Group 2: 4:00 pm-5:00 pm

Career Event

LSU LakesMilford Wampold Memorial Park

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Limited space*

Career Event

Life Sciences Building

No Class This Week for AGRI 1500

Labor Day (Monday)

SVM Auditorium with Dr. Javier Nevarez

4

Sep. 14

Details: Presentation on the Wildlife Hospital and careers in veterinary medicine

Black Soldier Fly/Food Waste Tour

5

Sep. 14

Details: Did you know we are turning food waste into organic fertilizer on the LSU campus?

Sep. 21

Details: Participate in a hands-on lab on campus focused around soil erosion and soil sampling.

Soil Science Lab

Kayak the LSU Lakes with RNR/EMS students

6

Sep. 28

Sep. 28

Details: Kayaks, paddles, and life jackets provided for this socially distance trip at the LSU Lakes. Hear from current students about their experiences within their major and enjoy the scenic campus view.

Honeybee Hives Tour

Details: Learn about the business of bee keeping during your visit to observe hives right on campus.

Group 1: 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Group 2: 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

WEEK

DATE

TOPIC

EVENT TYPE

LOCATION

EVENT DETAILS

Details: All the individual cookie decorating supplies will be provided as you learn more about the science and business behind nutrition and food science industries.

Career Event

102 Allen Hall

Group 1: 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Group 2: 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Career Prep Week-Alumni & Current Student Panel

Community Event

Zoom

Unlimited Zoom 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Career Event

102 Allen Hall

Group 1: 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Group 2: 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Career Event

RNR Building

10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

(6 Groups - 1 group per hour)

Career Event

Zoom

Unlimited Zoom 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Signature Event

Zoom

Cookie Decorating and Zoom with Food Industry Alumni

7

Oct. 5

8

Oct. 12

9

Details: Participate in an interactive session with alumni and current students in your major to start networking for your future.

Project Linus & Zoom with Alumni in Textile, Apparel Design, and Merchandising

Oct. 19

Details: Help children in need by making a knot blanket and meet via Zoom with TAM alumni to hear about their careers in the fashion industry.

Oct. 26

Details: Participate in a hands on necropsy lab experience in the Renewable Natural Resources building.

Necropsy Lab Activity

10

“Broken” Watch Party

11

Nov. 2

Details: Join Dr. Walsh for a watch party of episode one of Broken with interactive discussion groups focused on how consumer practices can adversely affect the environment and human health. You will be able to pick up your movie snacks in the Blake Hall lobby before the event ARC Faculty Council Call

12

13

14

Details: Meet with your peers and your ARC Faculty Council members to make sure you are ready for spring semester and help plan the events you want to participate in for ARC in the spring.

Nov. 9

Nov. 16

Leadership in College Panel & Kahoot Trivia sponsored by Collegiate FFA and Ag Student Association

Details: Learn more about how to build leadership opportunities into your college career and participate in a trivia game for some great prizes.

Nov. 23

Preparing for Finals Workshop Sponsored by Center for Academic Success and moderated by the Peer Mentors

Details: Take a refresher course on how to best prepare for finishing out your fall semester.

Career Event

Community Event

102 Allen Hall

Unlimited Zoom 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Group 1: 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Group 2: 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Zoom

*Final Assessment Opens and is due by December 4th* FINAL ASSESSMENT

A final assessment for this course will be conducted online and students will have two weeks to submit the assessment. It is due by 4:30 pm on December 4th.

Unlimited Zoom 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Agriculture Welcome

Week 2020

Monday August 24 First Day of College Photo 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Quad by Woodin

Tuesday August 25 Virtual Welcome and Trivia with ASA and CoA Deans

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. https://bit.ly/AgWelcomeTriva

Wednesday August 26 Plant Give Away Collegiate Plant Initiative

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Quad by Woodin

Thursday August 27 Virtual Bingo 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. https://bit.ly/AgWelcomeBingo

Friday August 28 Ag Organization Signing Day

For additional details and more event information, visit

https://bit.ly/LSUAgWelcome