1. J. Marcos Fernandez Associate Dean Agricultural Sciences College of Ag Sciences Undergraduate Education Visit: www.thinkagain.psu.edu

2. Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences experienced its 2 nd straight year of increasing enrollments (6.6% in ’07, and 5.8% in ‘06). A diverse and outstanding undergraduate student population composed of nearly 2,400 students. Agricultural Sciences at Penn State The Undergraduate Program

3. Animal Sciences Animal BioscienceToxicology Agribusiness Management Agricultural & Extension Education Agricultural & Biological Engineering Agricultural Systems Management Wood Products Environmental & Renewable Resource Economics Environmental Resource Management Environmental Soil Science Food Science Wildlife & Fisheries Science Agricultural Science Forest Science Agroecology Horticulture Landscape Contracting Turfgrass Science We offer 21 Baccalaureate-level Majors Immunology & Infectious Disease Community, Environment & Development

9. Agricultural Sciences at Penn State The Undergraduate Program A bright future! Thank YOU for your support!

10. Debbie Little -- Coordinator of Campus Enrollment & Retention Alex Borys – Spanish for Agriculture Initiative Agricultural Sciences at Penn State The Undergraduate Program

11. The College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses Nearly 60% of Ag Sciences students begin at a Commonwealth campus Historically (600 students in 2007):   40% of those students will leave Penn State   20% will change their majors out of Ag Sciences   40% will graduate with a degree in Ag Sciences

12. 34 22 75 108 72 86 34 28 24 The College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses

15. Our students are in your backyard! Partnerships make the difference!   Campus visits   Classroom visits   Mentoring   Internships/employment   Career information

16. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!

17. Preparing Our Undergraduates For Internships & Future Jobs! Spanish for Students in the Field of Agricultural Sciences – 3 Course Sequence Latino Agricultural Resource Center (LARC )

18. “I am writing you this e-mail to thank you for taking the time to teach the Ag Spanish classes. I use the language every day, and even though I still struggle sometimes, the value of learning this language is priceless to me. I often surprise my crew… with my knowledge and understanding. I just wanted to tell you how much I valued your class and how it really did make a difference in my daily life.” -M. Colson Preparing Our Undergraduates For Internships & Future Jobs!

19. “I can honestly say that your class has helped me a lot so far. I have had a lot of fun working with these guys, and have been able to communicate effectively with them. A lot of the guys respect me more, and they also work a little harder because I am able to understand their needs and troubles. There is definitely a difference between their approach to things with me than the other interns.” – T. Bloom

20. Preparing Our Undergraduates For Internships & Future Jobs! “Personally, this trip was an amazing learning experience for me. I feel that my improvements in speaking Spanish and knowledge of the culture will assist me when I interact with others in our industry. I am currently employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture- Bureau of Market Development, and I know that the skills which I learned will help me in my job. I will be able to better communicate with others when I discuss Pennsylvania agriculture and our products.” –R. Kilgore

21. College of Ag Sciences Undergraduate Education Visit: www.thinkagain.psu.edu