Examines how agricultural organizations communicate their mission, vision, and goals both in the United States and internationally. Students will examine agricultural organizations in various sectors and analyze how they respond to global change. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (GCI)

Other Instructors: Ruth, Taylor Kathryne

Writing for Professional Careers in Industry and Academia: Learn the context of writing for careers in industry and academia and gain practical skills in research and analysis, digital writing, reports and proposals, style and formatting, identifying sources, and developing academic papers. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (WC) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (WC).
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ENGL 102, ENGL 112, ENGL 132, or ENGL 298.
Comment(s): Minimum student level – junior.

Explore elements of video production techniques with a focus on camera, lighting, audio, and editing methods to develop effective communication campaigns for natural science topics. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AAH)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ALEC 330.

Focuses on strategic communication for agriculture and life science industries. The content is designed to explore the practical and philosophical elements when communicating with both agricultural and nonagricultural audiences. Additionally, students will explore the historical and foundational elements of agriculture and communications.

Effective leaders are able to implement communication strategies that inspire action. Through hands-on learning and presentations by current leaders from various fields (sport, industry, and education), students learn how to communicate clearly and persuasively. Will learn how to tailor communications to different audiences, apply the various strategic leadership principles in structuring communications, connect authentically with their audience through their unique leadership style, and create compelling, high-impact presentations and communications.

Explore elements of video production techniques with a focus on camera, lighting, audio, and editing methods to develop effective communication campaigns for natural science topics. (RE) Prerequisite: ALEC 330 or ALEC 532 (Student cannot receive credit for both).