Join us in welcoming Colby Gregg to the ACEL family! He will begin our graduate program in August with a focus in agricultural education.
Originally from Oklahoma, he holds a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University.
When asked what he looks forward to most about graduate school, he said “I’m looking forward to moving to Columbus and stepping back into the student role after being a teacher for the past four years!”
Welcome Colby!
Join us in welcoming Alyssa Rockers to the ACEL family and our agricultural communication PhD program.
Alyssa is from Missouri and holds a bachelor of science from Missouri State University in general agriculture and communication and a master of science from Oklahoma State University in agricultural communication.
“The faculty made me feel tremendously welcomed and excited about my degree program during my visit to campus, and I cannot wait to learn from them,” said Rockers.
Welcome Alyssa!
Join us in welcoming Matt Smith to the ACEL family! He will begin our PhD program in August with Dr. Joy Rumble and Dr. Jera Niewoehner-Green serving as his co-advisors.
Originally from Alabama, he holds a bachelor of science in fisheries management from Auburn University and a master of science from the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff. He is currently the director of Ohio State Extension’s aquaculture program.
The focus of his program will be on community and extension education and is interested in developing surveys and educational programs related to key water quality parameters.
Welcome Matt!
Join us in congratulating recent agriscience education graduate Summer McLain on her admission to graduate school at The Ohio State University, where she will pursue a master of science degree in agricultural and extension education.
McLain is currently serving as an intern with the Shelby County Extension Office.
Congratulations Summer!
#ACELatOSU #CFAES #TeachAg #ExtensionEd
Join us in congratulating recent agriscience education graduate Alexis Howell, as she was recently hired as the agriculture educator and FFA advisor for Southern Wells High School in Indiana.
We look forward to watching your career as an agricultural educator succeed!
#ACELatOSU #CFAES #TeachAg
Dr. Tracy Kitchel, professor and chair for the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership (ACEL), recently completed the Big Ten Academic Alliance’s Academic Leadership Program (ALP).
Throughout the year-long program, Kitchel participated in three seminars hosted by Big Ten Academic Alliance universities, which focused on contemporary issues in higher education, internal and external relationships and money, management, and strategies. These programs were specifically oriented to address the challenges of academic administrators at major research universities. As part of the leadership program, Ohio State’s Big Ten ALP Fellows engaged with their university leaders on campus about their own leadership trajectory. University leaders also discussed challenges and opportunities at Ohio State.
“The Big Ten Academic Alliance’s Academic Leadership Program allowed me to learn more about myself as a leader, to dive deep on the issues and opportunities on our campus, and to think about the broad issues facing higher education all while engaging with current and future university leaders. This has been one of the most comprehensive leadership experiences in my career,” said Kitchel. While reflecting on life after this program, he added, “This program has made me a better leader for my department and college. In addition to taking time to be reflective, I have a much stronger understanding of the landscape of higher education at Ohio State and beyond.”
“The ALP is one of the jewels of the Big Ten Academic Alliance creating a moment for academic leaders to have a larger vision of leadership and to broaden their vision of the Big Ten and Higher Education,” said Dr. Kay Wolf, senior vice provost for Ohio State in the Office of Academic Affairs. “Tracy Kitchel exemplifies the outstanding faculty leaders at Ohio State and joined this learning cohort of leaders. OAA was happy to sponsor him in the program.”
Through the program, participants who have demonstrated exceptional ability and administrative promise can further develop their leadership and managerial skills. Fellows are appointed to one-year terms, and funding is provided by the participating institutions.
ACEL prepares communicators, educators and leaders in the food, agricultural, and environmental sciences to integrate research-based learning, practice and engagement, in ways that will advance positive changes that strengthen individuals, families and communities. For more information on the academic programs and research available in ACEL, please visit acel.osu.edu.
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In late June, several of our faculty members and graduate students attended the 2019 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) conference held in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Faculty and graduate students presenting research include:
Oral Presentation: Using iPads to Enhance Education Abroad Learning, Kelly Newlon and Kelly George
Poster Presentation: Second-Year Engagement: A Theoretical Examination of First-Generation College of Agriculture Students, AaronGiorgi and Susie Whittington
Faculty and staff receiving awards include:
NACTA Teaching Scholar Award: Dr. Emily Buck
NACTA Educator Award: Dr. Caryn Filson and Dr. Annie Specht
NACTA Graduate Student Award: Aaron Giorgi, Fally Masambuka, and Lauren Stohlmann
Join us in congratulating these faculty and graduate students who do an outstanding job teaching our students!
The 2019 Spring Semester Dean’s List for the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences has been announced and 92 undergraduate students from the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership are included.
Congratulations to the following students on earning at 3.5 GPA or higher during Spring Semester.
