Experiential learning has long been a part of the philosophy and practice of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources. In recent years, this component of the College’s undergraduate degree programs has become even more vital as employers seek out candidates with a combination of technical, analytical, communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
“Experience-based education is something that is integral to all undergraduate degree programs in the College,” says Dean Cameron Faustman. “In recent years, we have certainly altered what we do to better equip students for that first job from a skill-set prospective, particularly with technology.”
“The nature of what we do, the land and facilities we have and proximity to them, allow our students to gain hands-on experience that makes learning more complete, to develop the range of skills sought by employers. There is no better way to learn than by doing.”
