ENHANCED AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH THROUGH A UNIQUE COLLABORATIVE MODEL BETWEEN CAREER/TECHNICAL AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

• Sponsoring Institution: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
• Project Status: COMPLETE
• Funding Source: OTHER GRANTS
• Reporting Frequency: Annual
• Accession No.: 1000910
• Grant No.: 2013-70001-21264
• Cumulative Award Amt.: $293,663.00
• Proposal No.: 2013-04699
• Project Start Date: Sep 1, 2013
• Project End Date: Aug 31, 2017
• Grant Year: 2013
• Program Code: [NLGCA]- Capacity Building Grants for Non Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture

Recipient Organization
GLENVILLE STATE COLLEGE
200 HIGH ST
GLENVILLE,WV 263511200

Performing Department
Land Resources

Non Technical Summary
The project will aid low income, career and technology secondary students of Calhoun and Gilmer counties in achieving greater education attainment rates and increased proficiency in the agricultural sciences. These students are at risk of not completing high school and not obtaining a college degree. The lack of academic proficiencies and familial support network contribute to the lack of academic attainment. These students, however, learn by hands-on experiential learning, have an interest in the agricultural sciences, and will benefit from encouragement and an integrated approach to science and math. The project will produce a replicable academic model between career/technical centers and four year higher education institutions that creates seamless matriculation through collaborative instruction, peer mentoring, and articulation agreements. The project also leverages on-going economic initiatives in central West Virginia toward agricultural science business and development opportunities, expanding the growing need for employees with this knowledge base. Further, the project will increase the availability of business coaching, education, networking, technical resources and community economic development in the agricultural sciences industries. The outcome of the project will be increased rates of high school graduation, college application and enrollments in Natural Resource Management programs, college retention, and science proficiency of career/technical center students. The outreach outcome will include an increased number of business starts and economic developments in the agricultural sciences, combined with increased knowledge of the industry, resources and opportunities. The economic outreach will lead to increased jobs in the agriculture sciences industry in central West Virginia.

Animal Health Component

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Research Effort Categories

Basic

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Applied

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Developmental

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Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)	Subject of Investigation (SOI)	Field of Science (FOS)	Percent
101	0110	2030	10%
102	0110	1070	10%
103	0110	2030	10%
112	0320	1070	10%
121	0799	1070	10%
125	0650	3010	10%
131	0199	1070	10%
133	0199	1070	10%
135	0510	1070	10%
806	6010	3080	10%

Knowledge Area
103 - Management of Saline and Sodic Soils and Salinity; 135 - Aquatic and Terrestrial Wildlife; 806 - Youth Development; 133 - Pollution Prevention and Mitigation; 102 - Soil, Plant, Water, Nutrient Relationships; 112 - Watershed Protection and Management; 125 - Agroforestry; 101 - Appraisal of Soil Resources; 121 - Management of Range Resources; 131 - Alternative Uses of Land;

Subject Of Investigation
0320 - Watersheds; 0110 - Soil; 0650 - Wood and wood products; 0799 - Rangelands and grasslands, general; 6010 - Individuals; 0199 - Soil and land, general; 0510 - Wilderness;

Field Of Science
2030 - Geology; 1070 - Ecology; 3010 - Economics; 3080 - Sociology;

Keywords

agricultural education

career and technical education

natural resource management peer-mentoring

Goals / Objectives
1) To create an innovative, replicable pilot program between a four-year NLGCA and a career/technical secondary school that will increase science proficiency and matriculation from secondary school and enrollment in higher education to pursue careers in agriculuture/forestry related jobs thru innovative pedagogy techniques, peer-mentoring programs, collaborative exercises, and exposure to economic opportunities in the region. 2) To develop economic outreach for the agriculture businesses in Central West Virginia to better inform these businesses of activities of one another and other agencies, solicit input for needs, and build collaboration to build the local agriculture economy and increase the need for trained agriculture students for employement.

Project Methods
Develop, sign and implement an articulation agreement between GSC and CGCC providing college credit to CGCC students for coursework in the new Natural Resource Management program at CGCC. Utilize the Hidden Promise mentor model to have GSC FFA club members and NRMT students guide and support the CGCC students on the subject matter, the college experience, goal making and leadership. Integrate GSC program activities with CGCC students by utilizing unique course scheduling and Blackboard technology. Conduct in-field experiments, service learning, internships and social activities to build camaraderie between GSC and CGCC students and to enhance students' self-assurance. Conduct quarterly meetings to ensure alignment of learning objectives and program rigor in the natural resource management programs at CGCC and GSC. Institute joint professional development for GSC and CGCC Natural Resource Management faculty. Supplement the WVSBDC services being offered in the immediate region to include a special emphasis on Natural Resource Management- and Forestry-related small businesses Conduct outreach training seminars on opportunities, assistance and networking for the Natural Resource Management and Forestry related small businesses Develop with a plan under the Rural Community Development Initiative to coordinate the county EDA Directors in land planning, solid waste disposal and possible community development involving Natural Resource Management and Forestry

Progress 09/01/16 to 08/31/17

Outputs
Target Audience:The project aided low income, career and technology secondary students of Calhoun and Gilmer Counties in achieving greater educartion attainment rates and increased science proficiency in the agricultural sciences. These students were at risk of not completing high school and not obtaining a college degree. Changes/Problems:All key personnel assigned to this grant, including the project director, left the employment of Glenville State College prior to the end of this grant. After the end of this grant, the Calhoun Gilmer Career Center closed their Natural Resources Program. In addition, limited recoreds are available since the grant ended more than 3 years ago. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Nothing Reported How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Nothing Reported What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Nothing Reported

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Hands-on activities expanded via laboratory equipment/supplies purchases. Periodic meetings between CGCC and GSC. Coordination of lecture and laboratory exercise schedules. Encouraged field trips.

Publications

Progress 09/01/15 to 08/31/16

Outputs
Target Audience:The project aided low income, career and technology secondary students of Calhoun and Gilmer Counties in achieving greater education attainment rates and increased science proficiency in the agricultural sciences. These students were at risk of not completing high school and not obtaining a college degree. Changes/Problems:All key personnel assigned to this grant, including the project dirrector, left the employment of Glenville State College prior to the end of this grant. After the end of this grant, the Calhoun Gilmer Career Center closed the Natural Resources Program. In addition, limited records are available since the grant ended more than 3 years ago. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Nothing Reported How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Nothing Reported What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Nothing Reported

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Hands-on activities expanded via laboratory equipment/supplies purchases. Periodic meetings between CGCC and GSC. Coordination of lecture and laboratory exercise schedules. Encouraged field trips.

Publications

Progress 09/01/14 to 08/31/15

Outputs
Target Audience:The project aided low income, career and technology secondary students of Calhoun and Gilmer Counties in achieving greater education attainment rates and increased science proficiency in the agricultural sciences. These studetns were at risk of not completing high school and not obtaining a college degree. Changes/Problems:All key personnel assigned to this grant, including the project director, left the employment of Glenville State College prior to the end of this grant. After the end of this grant, the Calhoun Gilmer Career Center closed the Natural Resources Program. In addition, limited records are available since the grant ended more than 3 years ago. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Continued mentor training. Training of CGCC on purchased equipment and materials. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Nothing Reported What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Nothing Reported

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Initial survey was administered of Calhoun Gilmer Career Center students concerning career plans and interest in STEM Shared lab activities. Remote lectures to CGCC. Coordinated major laboratory purchasess.

Publications

Progress 09/01/13 to 08/31/14

Outputs
Target Audience:The project aided low income, career and technology secondary students of Calhoun and Gilmer counties in achieving greater educatrion attainment rates and increased science proficiency in the agricultural sciences. These students were at risk of not completing high school and not obtaining a college degree. Changes/Problems:All key personnel assigned to this grant, inculding the project director, left the employment of Glenville State College prior to the end of this grant. After the end of this grant, the Calhoun Gilmer Career Center closed the Natural Resources Program. In addition, limited records are available since the grant ended more than 3 years ago. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Mentor training was conducted. Mentors met with CGCC students. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Nothing Reported What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Nothing Reported

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? GSC Student Mentors were in contact with Calhoun Gilmer Career Center students and accomplished the following: 1. Mentor guidebook developed 2. Mentors selected 3. Mentor training occurred 4. Mentors meeting with CGCC students (e.g., to discuss career/academic opportunities)

Publications