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Plant Sciences UC-Davis

Plant Sciences UC-Davis. Horticultural Sciences Crop and Ecosystems Agricultural Plant Biology. Plant Sciences at UC-Davis. 84 faculty with a wide range of expertise Larger pool of expertise to draw on to address important issues

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Plant Sciences UC-Davis

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  1. Plant SciencesUC-Davis Horticultural Sciences Crop and Ecosystems Agricultural Plant Biology

  2. Plant Sciences at UC-Davis • 84 faculty with a wide range of expertise • Larger pool of expertise to draw on to address important issues • Encourage you to become familiar with the faculty and their expertise • Internal process as well

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  5. Emphasis on Outreach and Agricultural Experiment Station Mission • College level – Dean Van Alfen • New faculty hires are reviewed for continuation of their AES appointment • All faculty merits and promotions must specifically address applicability of the program to the AES mission • Department of Plant Sciences • Developing a set of expectations for outreach and teaching load based on the percentage of an individual’s appointment in I&R (instruction) or AES (Agric. Exp. Sta.)

  6. Outreach and Extension • Vice-Chair for Extension and Outreach • Ted DeJong, IR/AES/CE • Enhanced engagement with stakeholder community • Needs assessment • Promote Departmental Extension AND Outreach • Better engagement/coordination with UCCE farm advisors • Administer the nine Research and Information Centers (RICs) supported by Department

  7. Research and Information Centers • Agronomy • California Rangeland • Seed Biotechnology • Fruit & Nut • Ornamental Horticulture • Postharvest Technology • Vegetables • Weeds • Tomato Genetics Resource Center 1 Program Representative for each 2 centers

  8. Extension and OutreachPlant Sciences • Departmental newsletter • Hardcopy then electronic • External advisory committee • New positions to support extension and outreach mission supported by Department • Writer • Graphic Artist • Events planner

  9. Extension and OutreachPlant Sciences • Get acquainted workshop?? • Faculty, specialist and advisors • Is this a good idea? • Topic-oriented presentations and discussions? • Water quality and use efficiency • Nutrient management • Integrated agroecosystems • Postharvest

  10. Extension and OutreachPlant Sciences • CE Associate in the AES • Enhance communication and interaction Participate in: - Strategic planning - I&R/CE/AES search committees - (Under) graduate education - Workshops, seminars, symposia - International programs - Accounts - Farm • Receive regular communication from department

  11. Extension and OutreachPlant Sciences • CE Associate in AES • Voluntary participation in overall program and specific departmental activities • Application process • Send CV (2 pg) with letter of interest to Chair • Reviewed by Plant Sciences Executive Counsel • Potential for interaction with Plant Sciences faculty • Approve and send forward to Dean’s office for official appointment process

  12. New Faculty Positions • Flavor Biologist • Crop Ecologist/Agroecologist • Urban Horticulturist/Urban Ecologist • Ecosystem Management/Restoration Ecologist • Quantitative genetics (2)

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