The College of Agriculture and Related Sciences (CARS) is sustaining growth while remaining loyal to the 1890 land-grant tradition. Our history began with the
second Morrill Act and that is reinforced daily through our teaching, research and extension activities--the three core components that define the land-grant mission.
In the College of Agriculture and Related Sciences, students:
- Study sustainable food crop and animal production methods
- Investigate ways to preserve wildlife and aquatic species
- Prepare for careers in veterinary medicine
- Explore ways to increase the nutritional value of foods, and
- Examine the best methods for fiber and apparel production
Mission
The mission of the College of Agriculture and Related Sciences is to celebrate the uniqueness of the 1890 land-grant tripartite design by educating students through the pursuit of scholarly excellence; by conducting basic and applied research, and through teaching, and extension to improve the lives of people in the state, nation and world. This mission is supported by:
- Innovative basic and applied research that leads to the discovery of new and beneficial knowledge that is consistent with societal needs.
- A quality educational experience that provides professional opportunities for future leaders in agriculture and related sciences.
- Quality outreach education that is designed to address specific needs of a diverse audience including under-represented groups.
Vision
The College of Agriculture and Related Sciences demonstrates excellence in teaching, research and extension in nutrition, agriculture and human sciences while engaging stakeholders through scholarship, leadership, partnership and technological innovation. The vision is supported by:
- Diverse, highly competent and visionary faculty and staff
- Cutting edge basic and applied agricultural and human consumer research
- Linkages to the community through key partnerships and a supportive volunteer base
- Access to current and emerging technologies
- Financial and material resources
- An effective and supportive organizational structure
- An effective professional development system
- Continuous planning, evaluation and accountability
- Recruiting, retaining and graduating well-trained graduate and undergraduate students
- International collaboration in research, education and extension by involving faculty and students
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