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The Office of Diversity fosters a commitment to assisting students grow academically, professionally, and personally. Dr. Lionel Williamson, recently named Assistant Dean of Diversity Programs is responsible for the development, administration, and support of diversity programs and initiatives for students, faculty and staff throughout the College of Agriculture.

Programs specifically geared toward students include:

Graduate Studies

Graduate Studies

Comments from the Associate Dean for Research (Word)

College of Agriculture Graduate Studies Brochure (PDF)

MANRRS

University of Kentucky MANRRS Chapter (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences)

Chapter of Youth Association Report (Word)

MANRRS 2006-2007 Presentation (PowerPoint) or (Flash movie)

Being involved with MANRRS provides an excellent opportunity for students to gain exposure to the wide variety of careers in agriculture related areas. Benefits of membership in MANRRS are numerous. They include developing leadership skills, becoming aware of trends in agricultural sciences and related fields, providing opportunities for professional development and community service, as well social interaction. Students in MANRRS also have the opportunity to attend the Annual Career Fair and Training Conference. Here, the participants attend workshops, compete in various contests, and network with peers and professionals in agricultural sciences and related fields.

Student Services

Student Services Office

The College of Agriculture is committed to creating a positive environment for students in they are able to excel academically, socially, and personally. Our Student Services Office offers a wide range of services and support to students including admissions information, academic program information, student organization guidance, advising, and career counseling.

AMSTEMM

Appalachian & Minority Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Majors

This program is designed to recruit, retain, and provide support to students interested in majoring in science, technology, and engineering who are minorities or from Appalachian counties. AMSTEMM is funded through a grant by the National Science Foundation. A feature of the program includes the AMSTEMM summer program which exposes rising high school seniors to various science and engineering disciplines as well as cutting-edge research currently being conducted on UK’s campus. Modified 11/7/2007.

Cooperative Extension Summer Internship Program

The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Summer Internship Program

provides students with the unique opportunity of making a difference in the community as well as observing and experiencing all the responsibilities of a full-time Extension professional. As a summer intern, you will work primarily in the one of the following areas:

Agriculture and Natural Resources

4-H Youth Development

Family and Consumer Sciences

To complete an application and to learn more information, please click on the following link: Application