CAHS Strategic Plan 2014-2019

Strategic Plan 2014-2019 COL LEG E OF AG R ICU LTU RE AND HUM AN SC I E NCE S

September 2014

Table of Contents Core Values Land Grant Institutions and the PVAMU Legacy History of the CAHS Facilities and Resources Academic Degree Programs Research and Extension Programs Our Competitors Student Recruitment and Retention Overview Strategic Plan 2014-2019 Mission Education Vision 1 Education Vision 2 Applied Community Outreach Vision 3 Applied Community Outreach Vision 4

Strategic Planning Process Timeline Acknowledgements Stakeholders

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COL LEGE OF AGR IC U LT U R E AND HUMAN SC I E NCE S

Message from the Dean Strategic agility is the key to staying ahead of the curve and quickly adapting to change in a fast-paced technological society. Our environment continuously redefines the opportunities in agriculture for the next generation of tech-savvy critical thinkers ready to address the burgeoning problems that face our nation over the years to come. The CAHS difference is that we truly care about the quality of life for our students and the citizens of this great state. This plan demands that we stay attuned to the needs of the community in a way that is innovative and forward thinking towards a global perspective. The readiness and willingness of the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences to raise the bar will determine the future success of our organization. Let us join together and embrace a common purpose.

Alton B. Johnson, Ph.D. Dean and Director of Land-Grant Programs

The Comprehensive Agriculture Complex slated to break ground in 2015 will feature a rodeo arena, greenhouse and agri-business incubator located on the 778-acre farm.

Core Values Excellence We openly express our pride in the history of our beloved institution and traditions built on the ideology of teaching, research and service.

We commit to a first class experience for all students, faculty and staff by investing in their lifelong intellectual development. We instill confidence in our students by promoting their success academically, personally, and professionally.

The integrity of our programs is founded on an environment in which our students and faculty thrive personally and intellectually.

Service and Community Our greatest asset and most valuable commodity is people. We consider it our duty to make a difference in their lives by empowering them with solutions that are customer driven.

Accessibility and transparency will be our tools to foster collegiality, engagement, diversity and collaboration among those who make up our community–students, faculty, and staff, as well as the people connected to us through our local community, the state of Texas, our nation, and the world.

Mentorship We believe in the power of personal development and empowerment to help individuals progress through education, inspire them to believe in themselves and boost their confidence.

We will ask questions and challenge future leaders while providing guidance and encouragement in order to explore new ideas with confidence. These leaders will examine current issues, opportunities and instill enthusiasm in scholarly endeavors with enthusiasm.

Sustainability We believe everything that we need for our survival and well being depends on the delicate balance of our natural environment. Through innovation and discovery we will assist our community to create and maintain the conditions under which people and nature can exist in productive harmony for present and future generations.

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Land-Grant Institutions and The PVAMU Legacy Land-grant institutions are often categorized as 1862, 1890, and 1994 institutions, based on the date of the legislation that designated most of them with land grant status.

The purpose of the first Morrill Act 1862 was to provide educational opportunities to the working class without excluding other scientific and classical studies including military tactic, to teach such branches of learning as are related to agriculture and the mechanic arts.

Under the act, each eligible state received a total of 30,000 acres of federal land, either within or contiguous to its boundaries, for each member of congress the state had as of the census of 1860. This land, or the proceeds from its sale, was to be used toward establishing and funding the educational institutions described above. Under provision six of the Act, “No State while in a condition of rebellion or insurrection against the government of the United States shall be entitled to the benefit of this act,” in reference to the recent secession of several Southern states and the currently raging American Civil War.

The 1890 land-grant institutions are historically black universities that were established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890. The 1890 land-grant institutions programs are intended to strengthen research, extension and teaching in the food and agricultural sciences by building the institutional capacities of the 1890 Institutions: •

The 1890 Institution Teaching and Research Capacity Building Grants Program strengthens teaching and research programs in the food and agricultural sciences through cooperative linkages with federal and nonfederal entities.

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The Evans-Allen 1890 Research Formula program supports basic and applied research at the 1890 institutions in the food and agricultural sciences.

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The 1890 Extension Formula program supports extension education programs that respond to the changing needs of limited resource clientele.

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The 1890 Facilities Grant Program provides funds for the acquisition and improvement of agricultural and food sciences facilities and equipment, including libraries, so that the institutions may participate fully in the production of human capitol in the food and agricultural sciences.

The History of CAHS The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences has had its roots firmly established at Prairie View A&M University since 1879 when the University’s academic curriculum was expanded to include agriculture and home economics.

The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences is unique in that it operates in the true landgrant tradition of teaching, research and service through its academic, extension and research components. The College offers a diverse curriculum to students through its Department of Agriculture, Nutrition and Human Ecology and prepares them to respond effectively to complex social issues relating to the food, agricultural, human and natural resource sciences.

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The Agriculture Tripartite Academics

Solutions for the Next Generation of Agriculture and Human Sciences Professionals

Department of Agriculture, Nutrition and Human Ecology is dedicated

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to excellence in teaching, research and service with a commitment to quality in academic programs that contribute to student success.

Kwaku Addo, Associate Director and Department Head

Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs Student Organizations Student Recruitment & Outreach Kelley Redmon-Williams, Interim

Student Retention

Wash Jones, Chief Academic Advisor

College of Agriculture and Human Sciences Alton B. Johnson, Ph.D., Dean and Director of Land Grant Programs Claudine Gee, Director of Fiscal Operations LaRachelle Smith, Director of Marketing, Communications, Planning, Development, & Information Technology Laura Carson, Assistant Director for Compliance, Undergraduate Research, and Student Success Gail Long, Director of Special Projects and Coordinator of Staff Development Neal Baines, Administrative Officer Horace Hodge, USDA Liaison Program

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Cooperative Agricultural Research Center expands the

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Addressing the Human Dimension of Science

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knowledge base of extension programming and incorporates research into student academic development.

Ali Fares, Interim Associate Director

Animal Systems Research

Cooperative Extension Program delivers practical research-based

programs to Texas citizens in 36 rural and urban counties.

Carolyn Williams, Associate Administrator

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Gary Newton

Billy Lawton

Food Systems Research

Community & Economic Development

Eric Risch

Jimmy Henry

Natural Resources & Environmental Systems Research Plant Systems Research

4-H & Youth Development

Social Systems and Allied Research Demonstration Farm (Research, Education & Extension)

External Research, Extension & Education Locations

Godson Osuji

Eustace Duffus

Creamery International Goat Research Center Meats Laboratory Poultry Center

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Meeting Needs‌ Changing Lives

Rukeia Draw-Hood

Family and Consumer Sciences Jacquelyn White

County Extension Personnel,

Work cooperatively with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and county governments.

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Cooperative Extension Program

Agriculture

The CAHS strategic plan is keen on the USDA Texas StrikeForce Initiative which is a program that aims to increase resources in rural communities by providing technical assistance to the 96 predetermined counties in the State that register on the 2010 census with consistent poverty. We are committed to rearrange our current resources around these designated counties over the next five years and provide necessary support and services to the underserved communities to improve their quality of life.

Currently, the Cooperative Extension Program is present in 36 counties of which 18 are a part of the StrikeForce initiative.

Kwaku Addo, Program Coordinator

Human Nutrition and Food

Beverly Copeland, Program Coordinator

Graduate Human Sciences

Richard McWhorter, Program Coordinator

Dietetics Internship Program

Sharon McWhinney, Program Coordinator

Advanced Spatial Technologies Unit (PV-AST) Ram Ray, Unit Leader

Biometrics and Agricultural Statistics Unit Yoonsung Jung, Unit Leader

Risk Management & Policy Unit Alfred Parks, Unit Leader

While the CAHS provides services to all citizens of Texas as a Land Grant college, it particularly works to enhance economic opportunities for limited resource citizens in the state. Our endeavor will span over the ninety-six USDA StrikeForce counties to help enhance rural growth and opportunity.

 Current Locations  Prospective Locations

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Academic Degree Programs

We are strengthening our academic programs by revamping our degree offerings. Our emphasis on re-building the curriculum has presented the opportunity to strengthen our ability to deliver Bachelor of Science degrees in both Agriculture and Dietetics. We currently have one graduate level degree in Human Science with a focus on marriage and family therapy.

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

Major: Agriculture

Dietetics offers opportunities in a challenging biological field. In addition

Animal Science and Animal Science (Pre-Vet Track) is appropriate for students who are passionate about the welfare of animals and careers upon completion of Veterinary, Medical or Graduate School. This option applies to the production management and distribution of livestock for food, fiber and recreation. As the world’s human population grows, so does the demand on resources like protein and nutrients. That demand creates a drive to seek solutions to a productive and sustainable animal agricultural system that a degree in animal science will provide.

Agribusiness will open many doors to an exciting and rewarding future introducing topics such as domestic and international food systems, global markets and international trade, analytical tools for business forecasting, production economics, and the economics of the life sciences.

Plant and Soil Sciences focuses on protecting and restoring the environment. Careers in both public and private sectors as laboratory technicians can be rewarding. In addition, jobs in natural resource inventory, land use planning and management offer a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities.

Agricultural Science (Teaching) is for the future educator who aspires to teach the benefits of an agricultural career. Agriculture educators advocate for the study of agriculture, food and natural resources. They teach a wide variety of skills, including sciences, math, communications, leadership, management and technology.

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Major: Human Nutrition and Food to nutritional sciences and food science, you will study bacteriology, physiology, chemistry and biochemistry. An interest in food science is important because it involves helping people select and obtain food to nourish improve and maintain healthy bodies. A dietitian usually works in a teaching or supervisory role, educating individuals or groups how to improve eating behavior. Many times they have the responsibility of hiring and training employees in food production as a food and nutrition manager. This option also assists individuals dealing with healthy choices to eradicate or eliminate their risk for chronic illness and disease.

Food Service Management is the application of science and engineering to the production, processing, distribution, and evaluation of food.

Food scientists work to discover new food sources, develop new methods of food processing, develop futuristic foods for space travel, study chemical compositions of foods on the grocery shelf and unravel the complexities of a foodborne disease, or identify some of the chemical compounds responsible for a special flavor.

Wellness and Nutrition addresses unmet needs in the health care field for individuals interested in serving as health educators. The knowledge and expertise gained by this option incorporates nutrition with physical activity, and promoting healthy lifestyles.

Master of Science in Human Science Marriage and Family Studies is predicated on the needs of its target clientele to provide knowledge in an area that has a high impact on the overall well-being of couples, families and the community especially the underserved population that includes single parent families, underscored by a low rate of marriages and high rates of divorce. At the graduate level, the program provides a strong understanding of counseling principles and strategies to prepares students seeking licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist or a professional counselor in the state of Texas. Through practical instruction students also gain experience recognizing mental and emotional disorders and resolving marriage and family conflict related to divorce, child rearing and family structure.

Agriculture Ali Fares, Ph.D., Professor Richard Griffin, Ph.D., Professor Alfred Parks, Ph.D., Professor Freddie Richards, Ph.D., Professor Victor Stanley, Ph.D., Professor Annette James, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Wash Jones, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Oluwagbemiga Ojumu, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor

Eric Risch, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor Rahmat Attaie, Ph.D., Adjunct Instructor Milton Daley, Ph.D., Adjunct Instructor Barbara Johnson, DVM, Adjunct Instructor

Nutrition Sharon McWhinney, Ph.D., Professor Elizabeth Noel, Ph.D., Professor Beverly Copeland, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Lorna Doore, M.S., Adjunct Instructor Faye Walker, Adjunct Instructor

Family and Community Services Minnie Cyrus, M.S., Adjunct Instructor Doris Morgan-Bloom, M.S., Adjunct Instructor

T. Abrom-Johnson, M.S., Adjunct Instructor

Human Science Richard McWhorter, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Ronald Briggs, Ph.D., Adjunct Instructor Eustace Duffus, Ph.D., Adjunct Instructor

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Research and Extension Programs

The CAHS organization demonstrates an integrated approach to science that directly address the priority demands of our citizens while maintaining alignment with the priority areas of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). In the next five years, the focus of our work is reflected in the 2014 Plan of Work, the list of proposals submitted for NIFA capacity building grant funds and NIFA’s Current Research Information System (CRIS) projects:

Food Security and Hunger •

Establish an Intelligent Equipment Lab for Precision Agriculture at Prairie View A&M University

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Acquiring Laboratory Instrumentation for Food Education (A LIFE)

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Strengthening Texas Goat Production Systems

Climate Change •

Businesses in Development (BID) Certification Program

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Database Collection and Evaluation tool

Economics and Management for Sustainable Agriculture

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Integrating Novel Biopolymers into Microbial Enteropathogen-reduction Studies (ChitoBiOMEs)

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BRAINS: CBG – Bioinformatics Research for Agriculture INNovative Students

other NIFA priority areas

addressed either by the Cooperative Extension Program or the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center individually include: •

Livestock Production (Extension)

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Crop and Forage Production (Extension)

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Water Management (Research)

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Community Resource and Economic Development (Extension)

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Chronic Health and Wellness (Extension)

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Fostering Strong Families (Extension)

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Life Skills for Youth (Extension)

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Adult Leadership and Volunteer Development (Extension)

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The Renewable Resources Extension Act (RREA)

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Establishing a Novel Livestock Diagnostic Information Delivery System

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Ecologically Based Pasture Management Systems for East Central Texas

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Establishment of an Agricultural Robotics Lab at Prairie View A&M University

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Hydrologic Influences on Soil Organic Carbon Loss Monitoring Using Stable Isotopes

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Economics and Management for Sustainable Agriculture (Extension)

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iabetes Education (Extension)

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Artificial Cellulase Type Catalysts for Cellulosic-Ethanol Process

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Parenting and Dependent Care (Extension)

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Livestock and Meat Quality, Safety, and Productivity

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Child Passenger Safety (Extension)

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Family Financial Security (Extension)

Childhood Obesity

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Food Safety

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Medicinal plants establishment and genomics, metabolomics, and biochemical characterization of their anti-obesity and anti-diabetic dietary constituents

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Enhancing Experiential Experiences in Nutrition and Health

Scientists and Specialists The following scientists and specialists construct the curriculum for the programs and research conducted by agents in the 36 Texas counties.

Environmental Systems

Statistical Analysis

Ali Fares, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist Ripendra Awal, Ph.D., Research Scientist Richard Griffin, Ph.D., Research Scientist Annette James, Ph.D., Research Scientist Ram Ray, Ph.D., Research Scientist

Yoonsung Jung, Ph.D., Research Scientist

Community and Economic Development

Plant Systems

Jimmy Henry, M.S., Program Leader Christopher Cotton, M.S., Program Specialist

Ming Gao, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist Godson Osuji, Ph.D., Research Scientist Aruna Weerasooriya, Ph.D., Research Scientist Peter Ampim, Ph.D., Research Scientist

Family and Consumer Sciences

Food Systems Eric Risch, Ph.D., Research Scientist Rahmat Attaie, Ph.D., Research Scientist Velva McWhinney, Ph.D., Research Scientist Adela Mora-Gutierrez, Ph.D., Research Scientist

Animal Systems Gary Newton, Ph.D., Research Scientist Louis Nuti, Ph.D., Research Scientist Victor Stanley, Ph.D., Research Scientist Shaye Lewis, Ph.D., Research Scientist William Foxworth, Ph.D., Research Scientist Flavio Ribiero, Ph.D., Research Scientist Barbara Johnson, DVM, Research Veterinarian

Social Systems

Jacquelyn White, Ph.D., Program Leader Danielle Hairston-Green, M.A., Program Specialist

Sabrina Simon, M.S., Program Specialist Dawn Burton, M.S., Health Coordinator

4-H and Youth Development Rukeia Draw-Hood, Ph.D., Program Leader Samuel Roberson, Ph.D., Program Specialist Joice Jeffries, Ph.D., Program Specialist

Agriculture and Natural Resources Billy Lawton, M.Ed., Program Leader Nelson Daniels, Ph.D., Program Specialist Kellye Thompson, DVM, Program Specialist

Alfred Parks, Ph.D., Research Scientist

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Our Competitors

We compared our program to other state universities and land-grant institutions from those ranked best in the nation to best in the state. The highlights indicate majors or the equivalent major offered in the Prairie View A&M University CAHS.

Leading nationally, University of

Wisconsin Madison boasts 87 percent of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences graduates with full-time jobs who are working in fields directly related to their degrees. Here is a view of its degree offerings.

Majors Agricultural and Applied Economics Agricultural Business Management Agronomy Animal Sciences Biochemistry Biological Systems Engineering Biology Community and Environmental Sociology Dairy Science Dietetics Entomology Environmental Sciences Food Science Forest Science Genetics Horticulture Individual Major Landscape Architecture Life Sciences Communication Microbiology Nutritional Sciences Plant Pathology Poultry Science Soil Science Wildlife Ecology Agricultural

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Leading Texas in program

enrollment is Texas A&M University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Here is a listing of the majors it has to offer.

Majors Agribusiness Agricultural Communications and Journalism Agricultural Economics Agricultural Leadership and Development Agricultural Science Agricultural Systems Management Agronomy Animal Science Biological and Agricultural Engineering Biochemistry Bioenvironmental Sciences Community Development Dairy Science Ecological Restoration Entomology Environmental Studies Food Science and Technology Forensic and Investigative Sciences Forestry Genetics Horticulture Nutritional Sciences Poultry Science Rangeland Ecology and Management Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Renewable Natural Resources Spatial Sciences University Studies Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences

Student Recruitment and Retention In the CAHS we will target prospective students interested in careers in animal science, health care, non-traditional holistic medicinal options, agricultural business and teaching for possibilities which open doors in unlimited areas of the business world.

These students can be found in agricultural high school programs and organizations. The college will grow its academic program by establishing relationships with these groups and charitable community organizations whose mission is to place young people on a path towards successful career options related to agriculture. Notably, our most viable resource has been PVAMU alumni whose children are encouraged from a very early age to pursue an education at their parent’s alma mater.

Current enrollment in the CAHS stands at approximately 350 students as of the writing of this strategic plan. Compared to other institutions in the State of Texas, the CAHS ranks competitively. Interestingly, agriculture is on the decline for consideration as a viable career choice among minority communities. In order to remain competitive, it is essential that the college continuously scans the horizon and examines its organizational culture to stay ahead of the trends in research and industry. Forward thought, critical thinking and strategic agility are necessary to guide the CAHS to solutions for the increasingly complex and interdependent societal needs in the future of agricultural sciences.

We can leverage our strength in that we accept students who may need an opportunity at a second chance. We provide the one-on-one assistance needed and we can relate to the issues our students face on a sensitivity level that others may not be equipped to address. The CAHS is sensitive to the needs of prospective students and in our efforts to recruit the brightest stars; we don’t overlook anyone’s potential. That is the legacy of PVAMU.

We care!

Once we convince our target population of opportunities that await them in Agriculture, retention becomes the critical goal. Over the past five years, the CAHS has focused on strategies to bolster its retention rate. This includes streamlining and strengthening the curriculum with proposed changes presented to the PVAMU Academic Council early 2014.

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Overview Imagine 6 million people—the total population of a small state like Louisiana or Mississippi—living below the poverty level. Picture the reality where access to healthy food options is a struggle, education is sub-standard, family life is fragmented, and living conditions are unsafe. The US Census reveals there are nearly 8.4 million Texas citizens living below the poverty level with a family of four on a household income of roughly $41,000 annually. Who can they turn to for solutions to the problems they face in their daily lives? Who can relate to their needs and is willing to do the work necessary to improving their quality of life?

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We believe the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences (CAHS) at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) can assist in providing solutions for underserved citizens in the state of Texas. Whether we are educating students in the classroom, discovering viable solutions through laboratory research or working in the community, we provide measurable impact towards sustainable living. The daunting challenges that face our nation and the world underscore the value in land-grant institutions like PVAMU poised to provide solutions that address society’s agriculture needs.

The CAHS is the pinnacle of agriculture at the University with the resources and capabilities that implement the landgrant mission in teaching, research and extension. The CAHS has the largest research staff on campus and it is the only college with an outreach component to serve the community.

This strategic plan began with a renewed vision of hope, a firm belief in the resolve of people and a commitment to excellence. It builds on the strength of a legacy of endurance and the fresh ideals of a new generation. The mission has been simplified, the goals clarified and the objectives magnified so that the next five years from 2014 to 2019 can bring forth the possibilities that are inherent in the culture of a unified teaching, research, and extension tripartite.

Strategies were formulated to reflect a contemporary approach to short-term and long-term solutions. The mission of its most influential supporters guided this strategic approach. Those supporters are Prairie View A&M University administration, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the Greater Houston Partnership, stakeholder focus groups, as well as the historical undertakings of the CAHS. Promising trends and events are on the horizon from 2014 to 2019 in the CAHS. In the spring of 2014, Prairie View A&M University had a ground breaking ceremony on a state-of-the-art building at the epicenter of the campus that will house the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences along with the College of Business. The shared aspirational space will be approachable from all sides of the campus, provide a framework for long-term growth, communicate the value of education and buttress a first class institutional commitment to opportunity through high-quality design.

The 778-acre University Farm will feature a new meats laboratory, creamery, medicinal greenhouse, flourishing poultry center and an attractive comprehensive agriculture complex with an ultramodern rodeo arena.

In spite of the challenges facing the CAHS in reduced funding support due to sequestration, the promise of new developments along the highway 290 corridor which runs through Prairie View and routes traffic to campus will reignite opportunities for corporate collaboration.

The reception of new faculty, research scientists and staff into the CAHS brightens the future and raises the bar for innovation that will better assist the underserved citizens across the state of Texas. Particularly, in the area of water resource management, medicinal plants and GIS remote sensing, we are positioning ourselves to collaborate with other forward-thinking and solution-driven institutions.

The leadership team guiding us into the future exemplifies ambition first and foremost for the cause, the organization, and the commitment do whatever it takes to make good on that vision. They display a solid portfolio of decisionmaking for the long-term greatness of the college and the work ahead. They inspire others through excellence, hard work, sacrifice, and integrity.

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Implementation

2014-2019

Strategic Plan

Our method for implementing the strategic plan will deconstruct, reconstruct and construct new ways of functioning. First, we will assess by survey method the cultural readiness of our organization for the shift in thinking and approaches to the new vision, goals and objectives of this strategic plan. The culture survey will supply the data necessary to support development activities reflected in the four pillars of a high performing business culture. The pillars include dedication to mission, involvement that leads to empowerment and team orientation, adaptability to change and customer needs, and consistency within the organization as it relates to our core values.

Strategies for implementation will be established through consultation with third party experts in organizational transformation and collaborative team efforts from a crossfunctional team representing the various areas of the CAHS. Tactical action plans have been developed by every unit in the CAHS to not only expose the entire staff to the new strategy for upward mobility in the college but also gain the buy-in of those directly impacted by the strategic plan. Beginning with administrative leaders, the plan will be used to assess and realign resources (people, equipment, facilities and budget) against the goals and objectives as approved. Leaders will update every staff member Position Description Audit Questionnaire (PDAQ) to reflect its alignment with goals and objectives.

Each of the nearly 200 staff members will be responsible for documenting in simplest terms the procedures for each task item in their PDAQ. These procedures will become the standard for the operations required to complete the overarching responsibilities in the CAHS. The resulting standard operating procedures will be combined in an organizational document for distribution. A key component to the success of implementing the strategic plan entails staff members understanding their accountability to the goals and objectives of the plan and how they are evaluated on the performance of the responsibilities on their PDAQ. There are more than six million underserved students and limited resource clientele in the state of Texas who have the potential to benefit from the work accomplished in the CAHS. The work we do matters to help this population attain a more sustainable and healthier quality of life. To accomplish the work, it requires focus, structure and order.

The only way to reach our potential is not as individuals, nor in departmental silos, but through cohesive teamwork and commitment to achieving the mission of the CAHS.

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Agriculture is the Mission The CAHS is the primary advocate in the state of Texas for underserved student populations and limited resource clientele dedicated to improving the quality of living for this populace through research, education and service in agriculture and the human sciences.

Education Applied Community Outreach

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Student Magnet

Gateway to Opportunity Vision 1 Vision 2 Vision 3

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Education Vision 1 Strategic Plan

Student Magnet The CAHS will lead and facilitate initiatives that establish PVAMU as a student magnet. The College will support and promote visible initiatives that differentiate PVAMU and capitalize on core strengths and resources in agriculture and human sciences.

Mission Directive 1 Create new opportunities and attract students with potential for building careers in the field of agriculture and human sciences to solve the major issues that face our society.

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Goals 1. Proactively brand and establish agriculture and human sciences as sustainable and innovative careers of choice.

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Objective 2.1 Secure resources to support first class academic programs.

Objective 1.1 The College will actively recruit and enroll an increasing number of students to include attraction of more high performing students

Objective 1.2

Objective 2.2 Maintain an instructional environment that supports experiential learning.

Objective 2.3

The College will develop a recruitment system that utilizes diverse (e.g.

Alumni and others) support to attract and grow a diverse population of competent Agriculture and Human Sciences students.

Objective 1.3 The college will develop a retention tracking process with measureable outcomes to help assess student’ academic success.

Objective 1.4 Facilitate an initiative to create opportunities for students and faculty presence beyond high school onto elementary and middle school campuses.

Objective 1.5 Develop opportunities to leverage our strengths in valued resources such as goats and farmland to enhanced experiential student career preparation.

Provide student resources that are conducive to student success.

Create experiential learning and professional development opportunities for students to engage in community and Global programs.

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an instructional environment that expands utilization of technology.

Expand the learning to create an environment that includes state of the art technology.

Objective 3.2 Retain, train, hire and build faculty capacity to expand utilization of technology to teach and reach millennial generation students.

Objective 1.6 Develop a marketing and communication system that reaches students, families and communities in social media networks and promotes the CAHS experience as a magnet for students.

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Education Vision 2 Strategic Plan

Gateway to Opportunity The CAHS will lead and facilitate initiatives that establish PVAMU as the leading gateway to opportunities in the field of agriculture and human sciences.

Mission Directive 1 Create new opportunities and attract students with potential for building careers in the field of agriculture and human sciences to solve the major issues that face our society.

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Goals 1.

Design

educational pathways to influence future student in college decisions.

Objective 1.1 Develop and implement pre-college programs that support the decisionmaking process.

Objective 1.2 Develop programs for K-12 students that create an awareness of degrees and STEAM careers.

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Provide programs supporting in STEAM careers and professional success.

Objective 2.1 Provide opportunities for student development in research and educational activities.

Objective 2.2 Incorporate new technologies in teaching, research, and extension programs.

Objective 2.3 Obtain certification where appropriate and implement programs aligned with the dynamics of professional careers.

Objective 2.5 Provide opportunities for study abroad programs with emphasis in STEAM areas.

Objective 2.6 Develop and incorporate activities that enhance programs in technical, written and oral.

Objective 2.7 Develop an advisory board of companies, agencies, and stakeholders whose interests are similar to CAHS.

3. Foster and support leadership and professional career pathways.

Objective 3.1 Provide college level support programs for leadership skills, intellectual development and professional engagement.

Objective 3.2 Develop student-led organizational activities whereby the utilization and practical applications of academic and leadership skills can occur.

Objective 3.3 Support professional affiliations at local, regional and national levels.

Objective 2.4 Provide certification programs for students that enhance workforce opportunities.

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Applied Community Outreach Vision 3 Strategic Plan

One College Infrastructure that Sets CAHS Apart The CAHS will be the proactive visionary unit to build and maintain an organizational infrastructure that sets PVAMU apart, nationally and globally. We will strive to be the most attractive place to conduct cutting edge research and training programs, foster intellectual knowledge, and deliver relevant outreach.

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Goals 1. Incorporate representation

from academics, research, extension and stakeholders in all programs and projects including grant proposals and development of curricula.

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The CAHS will be represented in the community in at least one public event biennially (i.e the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Hip Hop for Health, Reliant Center College Fair, etc)

Staff and faculty should be involved annually in at least one student program or interdisciplinary activity.

The CAHS will participate in and implement lecture series that are open to the university and surrounding community members to highlight the expertise and work accomplished in research, academics, and extension.

Objective 1.3

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Communicate the accomplishments of the CAHS through multi-media technology to our stakeholders at large.

Objective 2.1 Staff and faculty will be responsible for providing quarterly updates of all accomplishments within the college using the services of the communications unit to be shared with stakeholder at large.

Objective 2.2 Faculty will provide opportunities for their students to showcase their accomplishments through various venues.

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Provide opportunities for extension and research staff to engage students in their academic learning setting.

Increase

the CAHS visibility through opportunities for academics, research and extension staff to author national and international publications.

Objective 5.1 Program specialists, program leaders, scientists and professors will co-author at least one manuscript biannually to peer reviewed journal.

Objective 5.2 Program specialists, program leaders, scientists and professors will obtain one opportunity to submit an abstract or poster presentation to at least one state or national conference bi-annually.

Objective 3.2

Staff and faculty will engage annually in the development of at least one interdisciplinary grant proposal writing activity.

Staff and faculty will participate in the review and development of a minimum of one academic curriculum within the accreditation review cycle.

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Objective 3.1

Objective 1.1

Objective 1.2

venues for faculty, researchers and extension personnel to increase visibility and credibility with our stakeholders at large.

5.

Objective 5.3 The CAHS will conduct quarterly conferences with specific objectives and action items to engage all staff and faculty from extension, academics and research.

Objective 5.4 Program leaders will meet quarterly to discuss the progress of each area of extension, research and academics including staffing, infrastructure, best practices and accountability.

Objective 4.1 Strategies will be put in place to allow for research scientists, academic faculty, and extension staff to engage students in the academic learning setting not less than once during each semester.

Objective 4.2 Representation from research, extension and academic staff will participate in the university’s new student orientation in addition to the CAHS internal orientation at the beginning of each semester.

6.

Policies

and procedures will be drafted to outline the goals of the “One College Concept” to clearly specify the objectives and accountability measures.

Objective 6.1 Each area will be responsible for creating their processes and procedures that address the objectives identified in the CAHS strategic plan which successfully achieve the “One College Concept”.

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Applied Community Outreach Vision 4 Strategic Plan

Service the Community with Programs that Place CAHS in the Running for State Funding Match and Alternative Public and Private Funding Sources The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences will deliver quality programming initiatives that enhance PVAMU as one of the top land-grant institutions in the nation for research, academics, and extension.

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Goals 1. Engage and foster relationships with agricultural and human sciences based corporations and organizations that can aid in program delivery, in-class training and service learning.

4.

The CAHS staff will actively pursue industry professionals, alumni, specialists, and educators who can provide training to various stakeholders.

5.

Objective 1.2 Develop, endorse and encourage student volunteer services that can be utilized by small farmers, health and wellness agencies, and limited resource agribusiness owners.

2.

Develop and promote hands on regular agriculture related trainings on campus through farm demonstrations and learning labs.

3.

Utilize

advocate group of clients, partners and alumni.

Objective 3.1

7.

research that directly affects and support community and farm needs.

6.

Lead

in international relations by capitalizing on the diversity of the local community through program training.

Objective 6.1 The CAHS staff will forge relationships with international communities by providing training specific to the needs of those audiences.

international cooperation that will allow for external support.

Work with International agencies and technical institutes to develop international exchange programs and serve as a feeder institution.

Objective 7.2 Duplicate academic model in other countries by establishing CAHS satellite campuses and distant learning opportunities.

Provide

Research and extension staff will work collaboratively to identify real time client research needs and provide published data that can support Texans.

Encourage

Objective 7.1

Objective 7.3 Develop and sustain international agriculture business relationship.

Objective 5.1

Encourage community involvement, awareness and support.

Objective 2.1

leadership in nontraditional training methods by using external relations and staff within CAHS.

Objective 4.1

Objective 1.1 Facilitate relationships with agricultural corporations by including corporate leaders in curriculum development and industry shifts critical to the learning of our students, small farmers and producers.

Establish

8.

Leverage

the prestige of PVAMU legacy and network as a conduit for limited resource communities, businesses, students and alumni.

Objective 8.1 Utilize network opportunities to open doors to farmers, small businesses, alumni, and students in support of gaining new business, job opportunities, and funding.

Organize groups of citizens that can serve as a volunteer core tasked with providing visibility to the CAHS, addressing policies, sponsorships, and community engagement.

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Strategic Planning Process Task Force Team Retreat

Introduction to stakeholders

Qualitative data reviewed and message themes idenified for vision, mission and objecives

Introduced the intent to develop a plan to staff and all external stakeholders

Nov 2012

Mar 2013

May 2013

Task Force Team assembles

Focus Group Sessions

Strategic Planning Process Model Designed. All options considered

Invited members of stakeholder sessions to give feedback

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Jun 2013

Timeline Tactical Action Planning Each unit solicits the input of their staff to compose TAPs

Dec 2013 Planning Commitee Retreat Reviewed and adopted the document

Jun 2014

Sept 2014 Strategic Planning Document Published and Distributed

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Acknowledgements Strategic Planning Task Force Members

LaRachelle Smith, MBA, Chairperson College of Agriculture and Human Sciences Director of Marketing, Communications and Information Technology

Danielle Hairston-Green, M.A.

Yoonsung Jung, Ph.D.

Samuel Roberson, Ph.D.

Cooperative Extension Program Family and Consumer Sciences Program Specialist

Cooperative Agricultural Research Center Scientist Statistician

Cooperative Extension Program 4-H and Youth Development Program Specialist

Planning Committee

Annette Bowdre

Jimmy Henry, M.S.

Velva McWhinney, Ph.D.

Cooperative Extension Program Family and Consumer Sciences Administrative Assistant

Cooperative Extension Program Community and Economic Development Program Coordinator

Cooperative Agricultural Research Center Food Systems Research Scientist

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LaRachelle Smith, MBA, Chairperson Alton B. Johnson, Ph.D. Gary Newton, Ph.D. Victor Stanley, Ph.D Claudine Gee Carolyn Williams, Ph.D. Eric Risch, Ph.D. Sharon McWhinney, Ph.D Neal Baines Billy Lawton Godson Osuji, Ph.D. Richard McWhorter, Ph.D Rukeia Draw-Hood, Ph.D. Ali Fares, Ph.D. Alfred Parks, Ph.D Jacquelyn White, Ph.D. Beverly Copeland, Ph.D

Stakeholders

The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences wishes to thank the following citizen leaders representing the major stakeholder groups who provided input on how we may serve our students, faculty, staff and community over the next five years.

college of Agriculture and Human sciences

pvamu oRGANIZATIONS

PVAMU Faculty and Staff

Justin Duncan, Research Technician

PV Riding and Rodeo Club

Christi Landry, Marketing and Communications

Paul Johnson, I.T. and Research Specialist Barbara Johnson, Research Veterinarian William Anthony, Research Scientist

PVAMU Students Reggia Edloe

Noel Estwick, Information Specialist

Dwiesha Johnson

Rahmat Attaie, Research Scientist

Conlee Fry, CAHS

Elaine Freeney, Project Coordinator

Travis Burrell, Community Member

Wash Jones, Faculty

Evodie Chendjou

Laura Carson, Research Scientist

Fredie Cohen

Richard Griffin, Professor/Research Scientist

Breanna Jackson, CAHS

Jesse Crain, Research Specialist

Lacey-Jo Miller

Adela Mora-Gutierrez, Research Scientist

Chevaun Johnson, CAHS/CARC

Ojumu Oluwagbemiga, Specialist & Assistant Professor

Theo Reed

Kelley Redmon, Communications Specialist

Oscar Taylor, PVAMU Alumni

Selamawita Woldesenbet, Senior Research Scientist

Avian White

Cooperative extension program

PVAMU alumni

Lupe Landeros, Urban County Extension Director Texas AgriLife Extension

Carolyn Green, Community Member

Dawn E.Burton, Health Coordinator Billy Lawton, Program Leader Rosondra Hartsfield, Extension Agent Christopher Cotton, Program Specialist Lloyd Hebert, Extension Agent Jernard McCray, Extension Agent Kelvin Neal, Extension Agent and CAHS Alumni Dana Tartar, Urban County Extension Director Texas AgriLife Extension

Don Renchie, AgriLife Administrator Texas A&M AgriLife

Ashley Pellerin, Extension Agent

Paris Kincade, Community Member

Edie Charlot

Maurice Perkins, KPVU PVAMU Alumni

Sheleah Reed, PVAMU

Sue Sampleton Dr. Samuel Sampson, Professor

government

Community

Jeron Barnett, Waller County

Valinda Gales, Retired Donna Lucas Marian Jackson

Commissioner Precinct 3

Waller County Justice of the Peace

MaDiana Diaz Gloria Mosby Frank Waggoner Leo Williams Jarmain Selders

businesses Erroll Allen Consulting Errol Allen, Sole Proprietor

Ronald Harris, CAHS

Pamper Your Biz, LLC Theresa Allen, Sole Proprietor

Benny Lockett, Retired

2X Cattle Company

Barbara Martin, CAHS

Madge Bush Living Center

Brutus Jackson, PVAMU Alumni

d-mars.com Keith Davis, President

Willie DeWalt, CAHS

Media

Proofreading Team Doris Morgan-Bloom Sabrina Simon Ashley Hubbard

Doris Morgan-Bloom, CAHS

100 Ranchers Fred Newhouse

Crystal Wiltz

Annette James, CAHS

Bonfire Franchises

Lorna Doore, CAHS/CARC

Spearhead Associates Beverly Spears, Retired

Eliza Azarm

LaVaughn Mosley, Community Member

Dwight Rhodes, CAHS

Millie’s Veggie Farm Diann Wood, Owner

Elaine Freeney Yoonsung Jung Lloyd Hebert

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