Graduate Program Review
2011-2012
Department of
Animal and Food Sciences
Leslie Thompson, Chair
College of
Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Michael Galyean, Dean
December 2011
2/28/2012
PROGRAM REVIEW OUTLINE
Department of Animal and Food Sciences
I.
Program Overview – A one to two-page summary of department’s vision and goals.
II.
Graduate Curricula and Degree Programs
A. Scope of programs within the department
B. Number and types of degrees awarded
- Degrees Awarded – Academic Year (chart)
- Comparison of Degrees Awarded – Fall Data (Peer info table)
- Program Degrees Awarded (table)
C. Undergraduate and Graduate semester credit hours
- Semester Credit Hours – Academic Year (chart)
- SCH compared to Budget - Academic Year (chart)
D. Number of majors in the department
- Enrollment by Level – Fall Data (chart)
- Comparison of Enrollment – Fall Data (Peer info table)
- Program Enrollment (table)
E. Course offerings and their enrollments over the past six years (enrollment trends by course)
- Course Enrollments by Academic Year (table)
F. Courses cross listed (UG and Grad – need syllabus for both ug and grad individual
Courses)
III.
Faculty
A. Number, rank and demographics of the faculty (tenured and tenure track), GPTI’s and TA’s
- Teaching Resources (chart)
- Tenured and Tenure-Track by Rank - Fall Data (chart)
- Comparison of Full-time Faculty (Peer info table)
B. List of faculty members (graduate and non-graduate) (table)
C. Summary of the number of refereed publications and creative activities (table)
D. Responsibilities and leadership in professional societies
- Professional Leadership (table)
- Committee service (table)
E. Assess average faculty productivity for Fall semesters only (use discipline appropriate criteria to
determine)
- Faculty Workload (table)
- College SCH/FTE – Fall Data (chart)
- Department SCH/FTE – Fall Data (chart)
IV.
Graduate Students
A. Demographics of applicants and enrolled students
- Graduate Student Summary by Category – AY (chart)
- Graduate Student Summary by Year – AY (chart)
- Graduate Applicants by Region – Fall/Summer Data (chart)
- Graduate Applicants - Fall Data (table)
- Admitted Graduate Students - Fall Data (table)
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V.
- Enrolled New Graduate Students - Fall Data (table)
- Demographics of Enrolled Graduate Students - Fall Data (table)
- Demographics of Enrolled Undergraduate Students - Fall Data (table)
Test scores (GRE, GMAT or TOEFL) of enrolled students
- Average GRE Scores for Enrolled Graduate Students – Fall Data (chart)
GPA of new students
- New Graduate Students GPA by Level – Fall Data (chart)
Time to Degree in Years (chart)
Provide a breakdown of how many enrolled graduate students are RA’s. TA’s or GPTI’s (chart)
Initial position and place of employment of graduates over the past 6 years (table)
Type of financial support available for graduate students.
Number of students who have received national and university fellowships, scholarships and
other awards - fellowships awarded (table)
Percentage (%) of full time students receiving financial support
Graduate Student Publications and Creative Activities (table) – number of discipline-related
refereed papers/publication, juried creative/performance accomplishments, book chapters,
books, and external presentations per year per student. (Note: this may overlap with faculty
publications.)
Programs for mentoring and professional preparation of graduate students.
Department efforts to retain students and graduation rates
Percentage of Full Time students per semester – Fall data
Department
A. Department operating expenses
- Department Operating Cost - Academic Year (chart)
- Department Operating Cost as a Fraction of Employees - (table)
B. Summary of Proposals (Submitted)
- Summary of Number of Proposals Written and Accepted (table)
C. External Research expenditures
- Summary of Faculty Awards (table)
- Research Expenditures (chart)
- Peer Institution Info (if available) (table)
D. Internal funding
- Source of Internal Funds (TTU) - (table)
E. Scholarships and endowments
F. Departmental resources for research and teaching (i.e. classroom space, lab facilities) - (table)
G. HEAF expenditures (table)
H. External Program Accreditation – Name of body and date of last program accreditation review
including description of body and accreditation specifics.
VI.
Conclusions – a one- to two-page summary of the observed deficiencies and needs identified by
your review. Highlight areas of greatest need and areas of significant contributions.
VII.
Appendices – should include, but not be limited to, the following:
Table of Contents
A. Strategic plan
- Attachment from Strategic Planning website
2/28/2012
B.
C.
D.
E.
Graduate Course Offerings (table)
Graduate Student Handbook
Graduate Student Association(s) - Description and information
Graduate Faculty Information (current Confirmation/Reconfirmation form packets for all tenured
and tenure-track faculty)
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I. Department of Animal and Food Sciences Program Overview
Departmental Visions and Goals for 2011 to 2015
The Department of Animal and Food Sciences’ (AFS) mission is dedicated to the pursuit
of excellence in higher education in the animal and food sciences, as well as, the personal
development of students, staff and faculty through a commitment to creative teaching, research
and service.
Our vision is to be recognized among the top animal and food science educational
institutions in the world, based on academic excellence, accomplishments in research and
creative activities, and outreach and engagement in all aspects of animal and food sciences. The
reputation of the Department will be grounded in our core values and achieved through the
collaborative efforts of our faculty, staff, and partners.
The Department of Animal and Food Sciences is committed to:
• being recognized among top departments in the U.S. and worldwide;
• preparing students to become global leaders in animal production, food production and
related industries;
• discovering and applying knowledge through research and creative activity; and
• fostering social and cultural development and economic growth.
The Department of Animal and Food Sciences is committed to the following values:
• mutual respect, trust, and a supportive environment;
• open communication, teamwork, and partnership;
• creativity, innovation, and pursuit of excellence;
• community service, leadership, and public accountability;
• diversity; and
• academic and intellectual freedom.
The goals of the Department are in unison with the University’s goals which include five
major outcomes: 1) Increase student enrollment, improve access to higher education and improve
student preparedness; 2) Enhance academic quality and education; 3) Expand and enhance
research and creative scholarship; 4) Strengthen outreach, engagement and pride in Animal and
Food Sciences; and 5) Attain resource sufficiency and efficiency and ensure accountability.
Within each outcome key objectives and strategies for each of the objectives within
outcomes have been identified along with a comprehensive list of assessment methods
delineating current (2010) outcomes along with our 2015 goals.
Some of the key outcomes in relation to “Increase student enrollment, improve access to
higher education and improve student preparedness” include the growth of our undergraduate
population to 525 students and 100 graduate students by 2015. In 2010 our undergraduate
numbers are 397 and graduate student numbers are 67. We are not interested in growth at the
expense of student quality or by compromising the quality of the education they receive,
however. We have set challenging goals of recruiting high quality students at both the
undergraduate and graduate level and improving the diversity of our student population as well
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as maintaining a student-centered focus in our programs and a dedication to activities, formal
classes and labs, extra-curricular activities, competitive teams, internships, teaching
opportunities for graduate students, research opportunities, distance courses, financial assistance,
facilities, and advisement. We are also dedicated to the principles of self-examination and
improvement. Based on feedback from students, faculty, industry and advisory boards we strive
to continually improve graduate and undergraduate education.
The goals of “Enhancing academic quality and reputation,” and “Expanding and
enhancing research and creative scholarship” are closely intertwined. AFS strives to attain
national recognition in undergraduate, graduate and professional education and to increase the
national and international stature and recognition of faculty, staff and students. Strategies for
achieving this goal include filling current vacant faculty positions in the swine, equine and food
science areas, leveraging strategic hire opportunities provided through the Office of the Vice
President for Research (current targeted area of animal health, nutrition and welfare) , carefully
identifying strategic areas for hiring, program growth and resource allocation, concerted efforts
in young faculty mentoring, encouraging faculty development opportunities, enhance existing
research programs and develop new research initiatives, strong support for international
programs and collaborations within and outside the university, a focus on the increasing research
funding and continued efforts on facilities and equipment improvements.
“Strengthening outreach, engagement and pride in AFS” involves a focus on maintaining
strong outreach and engagement activities with industry, alumni, youth organizations, and the
public. Despite the fact that TTU is a non-land grant institution, we recognize our obligation as
an educational/research institution to be engaged in national and international extension-type
activities and technology transfer. Outreach is an important component of the tenure and
promotion process for faculty members.
This fifth and final outcome “attain resource sufficiency and efficiency and ensure
accountability” is key to the success of the department in the attainment of the goals in the
strategic plan. As funding for higher education has decreased in recent years, AFS recognizes
that the success of the education, research and outreach programs within the department are
dependent not only on resources received from the state and the university (faculty salaries,
instructional support, operations funds, tuition and course fees) but upon other sources as well.
Development of unconventional income streams (royalty, agreements, licensing fees),
endowments and other types of donations, and grants will be integral to the success and
flexibility of the educational/research mission. A focus on growing existing endowments,
establishment of new endowments, establishment of professorships and chairs, and other means
of funding programs are critical. AFS also recognizes that to accomplish these goals that faculty,
staff and students must be involved in the development and stewardship process in addition to
institutional and college development personnel.
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II. Graduate Curricula and Degree Programs
A. Scope of programs within the department
Introduction
The Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Texas Tech University offers many
challenging and unique opportunities for graduate studies in a broad area of disciplines. The
faculty is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. Animal Science and Food
Science are broad fields of study involving applied and basic research and knowledge in
biology, microbiology, chemistry, animal production, management, nutritional sciences, animal
health and welfare, animal behavior, equine therapies and value-added processing of animal and
other food products. Our Department has grown its graduate student enrollment to
approximately 80 students (Jan. 2012 estimate). This rapid growth in graduate student numbers
is in part due to recent strategic hires in the areas of muscle biology/meat science, food safety,
and animal nutrition, health and welfare. Based on current applications for graduate school in
our Department, it appears we will continue growth of our program with high-quality, driven
graduate student prospects. Animal and Food Sciences graduates are employed in all phases of
animal and food production, product development, processing, research, sales, regulations,
service, business and education. As the world’s population continues to rise, it is imperative to
have well-trained professionals to address the complex problem of feeding the world with
shrinking resources in a sustainable yet economic manner.
Texas Tech is located within an exceptionally dynamic and productive agricultural
region. Texas leads the nation in beef cow-calf inventory, stocker cattle, feedlot cattle, in feed
and beef processing facilities, sheep, goats and horses. The Southern High Plains is the fastest
growing dairy cattle production region in the nation and Texas is one of the top six states in
poultry and egg production and is 14th in swine production. These industries along with allied
industries offer exceptional opportunities for instruction, research and employment for AFS
graduates.
Career Opportunities and Development
Graduates of Texas Tech University Department of Animal and Food Sciences have
tremendous and varied employment opportunities. Graduates are qualified to manage animal
enterprises and processing facilities; serve as consultants; represent feed, food and animal health
product firms; serve as technical advisors and extension specialists; work for state and federal
governmental agencies; financial institutions or in private enterprise. Many graduates pursue
academic careers engaging in teaching and research. Many develop their own private
enterprises. AFS graduates are employed in the U.S. and abroad and are considered leaders in
their field or profession. Professional Animal Scientist Certification in the American Registry of
Professional Animal Scientists is encouraged of our animal science graduates to formalize their
professional career development. Faculty members in AFS are eager to assist students in
achieving their career aspirations.
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Graduate Study
The department has programs of graduate study leading to the following degrees: Ph.D.
in Animal Science; M.S. in Animal Science – thesis; M.S in Food Science – thesis; M.S. in
Animal Science – non-thesis. The Department of Animal and Food Science along with the
Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Sciences (HESS) in the College of Arts and Sciences
have a collaborative agreement that will lead to a Ph.D. in Animal Science with an emphasis in
Exercise Physiology. The program is designed for students with specific interests in animal
science and exercise. The curriculum includes course work in physiology, biochemistry,
neuroscience, cell function and regulation, and statistics. We currently have two students that
have started this new program with many potential applications for Fall of 2012. A
Additionally, the department participates in the interdepartmental program offered through the
College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources leading to a non-thesis Master of
Agriculture (M.Ag.) degree in Animal Science or Food Science. Currently, the department does
not offer a Ph.D. degree in food science but is working to establish such a program.
The Department is embarking on a new certificate program in collaboration with the
College of Education‘s Counselor Education Program. Graduate students will earn the new
Certificate in Equine Assisted Mental Health by completing courses within the Department of
Animal and Food Sciences Equine Therapy Program with a focus on Equine Assisted Mental
Health in addition to courses within the Counselor Education Program. This is a unique
program and to our knowledge will be the only graduate level certificate program in the nation
offering this type of certification.
For existing Doctoral and Master’s programs, individualized plans of study are
designed by each graduate student and his/her graduate committee to accomplish the specific
career aspirations of the student. Although the curriculum for each student is highly
individualized, the department expects each student’s program to include: graduate seminar (at
least 2 credit hours for Masters students and 3 hours of seminar credit for doctoral students);
one three-credit course in one of the following areas: biochemistry, cell biology, or advanced
nutrition; at least one graduate level course in statistics, and for doctoral students at least one
course in experimental design in addition to a graduate level statistics course. Within the
department students may select from over 30 different graduate course offerings in addition to
courses in professional internship, problems in animal or food science, research, supervised
teaching, thesis, and dissertation hours. A program of study and a research project is developed
with appropriate selections of graduate courses from numerous academic departments on
campus. Students routinely include courses from the following departments: chemistry and
biochemistry, biology, natural resource management, plant and soil science, nutritional
sciences, agricultural education and communications, restaurant and hotel management, and
others.
All students completing a thesis or dissertation are expected to publish their work in
appropriate scientific journals. Master of Science non-thesis and M.Agr. students utilize a
professional internship, in lieu of a research project and thesis, as a portion of their plan of
study. Internships with the food processing industry, ranches, feedlots, packing companies or
other industries serve as a focal point for each student pursuing a non-thesis degree. Students
are required to have at least three advisory committee members for a Master’s degree and five
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advisory committee members for the doctorate degree. Students, especially at the doctoral level
are encouraged to include at least one qualified member from outside the university. Such
members would include persons with a terminal degree that works in the industry, in a trade or
industry association, with USDA or other regulatory agency.
Our students are expected to go beyond their academic program of study and research in
order to achieve the full benefits of their graduate degree. Students are expected to encouraged
to interact with industry, teach, travel nationally and internationally, attend and present research
at scientific and professional meetings, publish in both professional and trade publications, be
engaged in public service, and participate in grantsmanship, and be involved in research other
than their own.
Research Emphasis
Animal and Food Sciences cover basic and applied sciences that draw heavily upon the
basic sciences of biochemistry, physiology, immunology, microbiology, genetics and nutrition.
Each student’s plan of study is designed to accomplish three major objectives: 1) to be of
practical significance to the animal and food industries, 2) contribute to the advancement of
science, and 3) teach the student technical and reasoning skills conducive to the
accomplishment of research. Research is conducted across the continuum from animal
production to processed foods, utilizing appropriate technologies. Areas of research available
for graduate emphasis are ruminant and monogastric nutrition; feed processing and
preservation; growth and development; animal breeding; animal behavior and ethology;
reproductive physiology; endocrinology; neuroscience; equine-based therapy; genetics of
carcass merit and muscle hypertrophy; meats and muscle biology; food processing, preservation
and quality; and pre- and post-harvest food microbiology, safety and security.
Research expertise, capabilities and opportunities for graduate study with in the
department have expanded tremendously during the 2006 to 2010 period as graduate faculty
numbers, and research support have increased. The department has benefited from two strategic
hires in the area of food microbiology and safety, and by the establishment of an additional
chair in meat science and muscle biology.
Facilities
Also during this time frame the faculty and staff have had the benefit of outstanding
facilities and equipment for research and teaching. Facilities include the Animal and Food
Science Building completed in December of 2004; the G.W. Davis Meat Laboratory; the
Livestock Arena adjacent to the Meat Lab; a state-of-the art food safety laboratory in the
Experimental Sciences Building; lab and office space in the Food Technology Building for
animal nutrition and food safety work; the New Deal Farm a 980-acre facility with Swine, Beef,
Sheep and Goat and Dairy Calf units and the Burnett Center for Beef Cattle Research and
Instruction; and the Texas Tech Equestrian Center home to many equestrian activities and
programs including the Texas Tech Therapeutic Riding program. Animal inventories of 1,000
beef cattle, 2,000 swine, 300 sheep and goats, 200 dairy calves, and 50 horses are available at
our animal facilities to support graduate student instruction and research. Additionally, many
faculty and students work closely with industry entities in the U.S. and abroad. The department
is home to two Centers, the Pork Industry Institute and the International Center for Food
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Industry Excellence both of which provide excellent opportunities for undergraduate and
graduate level research opportunities in a multidisciplinary environment. Other technical
support includes the Health Sciences Center, campus libraries and computer facilities, and other
strong programs in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Human
Sciences, Arts and Sciences, and Engineering.
Graduate Faculty
The Graduate Faculty in the Texas Tech University Department of Animal and Food
Sciences are nationally and internationally recognized scholars and leaders in their profession.
They are often invited speakers at professional and trade associations and governmental
agencies, sought after to work with industry, highly successful grant writers, well-published in
highly rated journals in their respective fields, and provide service and leadership to their
professions and communities.
B. Number and types of degrees awarded
Degrees Awarded - Academic Year
(Animal Science)
Source: Institutional Research and Information Mgmt
Chart prepared by The Graduate School
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Bachelor
Masters
Doctorates
05/06
53
10
6
06/07
53
12
4
07/08
76
9
8
08/09
56
13
4
09/10
57
12
5
10/11
69
12
8
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Degrees Awarded - Academic Year
(Food Science)
Source: Institutional Research and Information Mgmt
Chart prepared by The Graduate School
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
Bachelor
Masters
Doctorates
05/06
10
2
0
06/07
5
3
0
07/08
11
2
0
08/09
3
7
0
09/10
7
9
0
10/11
8
2
0
Graduate Program Degrees Awarded
Source: Institutional Research Services
Name of Program
Animal Science
Food Science
2005-2006
16
2
2006-2007
16
3
2007-2008
17
2
2008-2009
17
7
2009-2010
17
9
2010-2011
20
2
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Comparison of Degrees Awarded Fall Data
Colorado State University
Bachelor
Master
Doctoral
Kansas State University
Bachelor
Master
Doctoral
University of Missouri
Bachelor
Master
Doctoral
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor
Master
Doctoral
South Dakota State University
Bachelor
Master
Doctoral
Texas Tech University
Bachelor
Master
Doctoral
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
09/10
10/11
135
128
135
137
133
119
11
12
7
9
12
17
3
4
2
3
10
5
129
164
166
155
178
189
9
10
18
17
13
16
8
5
5
4
3
5
59
76
67
71
90
73
9
13
9
10
11
4
6
9
5
6
5
2
110
127
164
156
156
N/A
12
15
14
15
21
N/A
5
7
10
8
13
N/A
55
64
67
72
69
81
4
5
6
2
5
6
0
0
0
0
2
0
63
58
87
59
64
77
12
15
11
20
21
14
6
4
8
4
5
8
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C. Undergraduate and graduate semester credit hours
AY SCH compared to Budget
(Animal and Food Sciences)
Source: Institutional Research and Information Mgmt
Chart prepared by The Graduate School
9,000
$450,000
8,000
$400,000
7,000
$350,000
6,000
$300,000
5,000
$250,000
4,000
$200,000
3,000
$150,000
2,000
$100,000
1,000
$50,000
0
Undergraduate
Graduate
Operating Cost
05/06
6,775
1,156
$405,151
06/07
6,918
1,220
$383,214
07/08
7,057
1,351
$422,000
08/09
6,885
1,250
$213,005
09/10
7,458
1,231
$224,223
10/11
8,275
1,307
$166,229
$0
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D. Number of majors in the department for the fall semesters
Enrollment by Level - Fall Data (Animal Science)
Source: Institutional Research and Information Mgmt
Chart prepared by The Graduate School
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
Bachelor's
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
09/10
219
233
234
246
277
Masters
27
27
24
23
27
Doctoral
19
20
22
27
33
10/11
Enrollment by Level - Fall Data (Food Science)
Source: Institutional Research and Information Mgmt
Chart prepared by The Graduate School
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
09/10
Bachelor's
18
25
27
27
25
Masters
6
17
19
7
7
Doctoral
0
0
0
1
0
10/11
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Graduate Program Enrollment
Source: Institutional Research Services
Name of Program
Animal Science
Food Science
2005-2006
46
6
2006-2007
47
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Comparison of Enrollment Fall Data
Colorado State University
2007-2008
46
19
2008-2009
50
8
2009-2010
60
7
2010-2011
63
13
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
09/10
10/11
Bachelor
Master
Doctoral
654
635
634
631
618
651
32
26
35
34
33
36
16
22
24
24
22
25
Bachelor
Master
Doctoral
726
736
783
806
870
941
42
47
50
47
47
50
24
19
20
22
22
28
Bachelor
Master
Doctoral
397
414
452
497
500
530
23
30
29
28
33
37
22
15
18
15
23
21
Bachelor
Master
Doctoral
South Dakota State University
Bachelor
Master
Doctoral
Texas Tech University
Bachelor
Master
Doctoral
640
689
673
698
755
N/A
60
74
89
74
74
N/A
308
327
334
375
371
313
19
18
12
18
18
20
4
2
2
3
2
2
219
233
234
246
277
27
27
24
23
27
19
20
22
27
33
Kansas State University
University of Missouri
Oklahoma State University
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Course enrollments over the past six years (enrollment trends by course)
•
Figures are totals – classes may be offered more than once a year
Course Enrollments by Academic Year
Source: Institutional Research Services
Department
Subject
Course
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
ANSC
FDSC
FDSC
FDSC
FDSC
FDSC
FDSC
FDSC
FDSC
FDSC
FDSC
FDSC
5000
5001
5100
5201
5301
5302
5303
5304
5305
5306
5307
5308
5309
5310
5311
5312
5313
5314
5315
5316
5317
5318
5400
5401
5403
5404
5405
6000
6001
7000
8000
5210
5301
5302
5303
5304
5307
5309
5310
5311
6000
6001
2005‐06
3
34
49
2006‐07
7
43
43
2
5
8
10
6
8
2007‐08
7
39
69
5
14
7
29
58
8
2009‐10
15
33
46
5
2010‐11
4
17
73
3
10
7
14
1
7
12
15
9
5
2008‐09
8
12
4
5
9
1
22
7
4
17
3
6
5
1
17
15
6
6
30
5
36
17
83
29
13
5
3
47
8
43
25
19
88
29
10
30
15
120
24
4
8
8
18
6
24
23
23
31
18
23
37
4
22
17
89
44
17
24
101
35
4
2
4
4
6
11
3
12
15
7
24
3
6
8
12
7
19
7
2
7
2
15
7
38
14
5
8
16
4
5
10
9
6
10
6
Total
43
195
338
13
0
2
13
39
0
0
24
15
28
0
25
1
83
19
13
15
10
30
39
7
194
14
19
154
115
504
192
18
34
4
18
14
51
20
35
6
94
13
Animal and Food Sciences
13
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
AFS
FDT
FDT
FDT
FDT
FDT
FDT
FDT
FDT
FDT
FDT
Totals
5301
5302
5303
5305
5307
5308
5309
5310
6000
6001
7
2
5
5
8
3
20
1
407
10
5
9
1
419
495
374
404
428
7
2
5
0
13
0
10
8
29
2
2527
E. Courses cross listed (syllabus included behind)
Graduate Level
ANSC 5303, Advanced Beef Cattle Feedyard
Management
ANSC 5312, Advanced Sheep & Goat
Production
ANSC 5405, Advanced Processed & Cured
Meat Science
FDSC 5301, Studies in Food Microbiology
FDSC 5302, Chemical and Instrumental
Analysis of Agricultural Products
FDSC 5303, Study in Food Chemistry
FDSC 5309, Current Topics in Food
Microbiology
FDSC 5310, Food Sanitation Management
Undergraduate Level
ANSC 4302, Beef Cattle Feedyard
Management
ANSC 4406, Sheep & Goat Production
ANSC 4404, Processed & Cured Meat
Science
FDSC 3303, Food Microbiology
FDSC 3302, Advanced Food Analysis
FDSC 4303, Food Chemistry
FDSC 3309, Food Safety
FDSC 3303, Food Sanitation
Animal and Food Sciences
14
III. Faculty
A. Number, rank, and demographics of the graduate faculty
Teaching Resources
(Animal and Food Sciences)
Source: Institutional Research and Information Mgmt
Chart prepared by The Graduate School
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
Tenured/Tenure Track f aculty
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
09/10
18
16
15
15
16
Non-tenure track f aculty
5
5
10
9
9
GPTI
1
1
1
0
0
TA's
2
4
1
0
3
10/11
Tenured and Tenure-Track by Rank - Fall Data
(Animal and Food Sciences)
Source: Institutional Research and Information Mgmt
Chart prepared by The Graduate School
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Horn Prof essor
Prof essor
Associate Prof essor
Assistant Prof essor
05/06
0
5
6
7
06/07
0
5
4
7
07/08
0
5
4
6
08/09
1
6
6
2
09/10
1
7
5
3
10/11
Animal and Food Sciences
15
Comparison of Full-time Faculty
Colorado State University
Tenure/Tenure Track
Non-tenure track
TA's
Kansas State University
Tenure/Tenure Track
Non-tenure track
TA's
University of Missouri
Tenure/Tenure Track
Non-tenure track
TA's
Oklahoma State University
Tenure/Tenure Track
Non-tenure track
TA's
South Dakota State University
Tenure/Tenure Track
Non-tenure track
TA's
Texas Tech University
Tenure/Tenure Track
Non-tenure track
TA's
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
09/10
10/11
16
19
18
21
21
22
8
10
10
10
10
10
3
3
6
5
5
6
41
41
42
39
40
38
2
2
2
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
26
28
28
27
27
26
4
5
6
5
7
6
1
3
3
4
4
3
26
25
22
23
23
23
3
4
5
5
5
5
3.4
3.4
3
3.3
3
3
21
19
19
22
23
23
2
2
1
2
2
1
16
14
13
13
13
13
18
16
15
15
16
5
5
10
9
9
2
4
1
0
3
Animal and Food Sciences
16
B. List of faculty members
List all faculty who were employed by your department during the six years of this review
FACULTY NAME
JOB TITLE
HIRE
DATE
END
DATE
6/2/71
10/30/02
8/15/07
5/1/99
8/2/95
5/15/01
12/16/02
Member
of Grad
Faculty?
Y or N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Robert Albin
Christine Alvarado
Michael Ballou
John Blanton
Heidi Brady
Mindy Brashears
J. Chance Brooks
Tiffanie Brooks
Ki Yong Chung
Alejandro Echeverry
Michael Galyean
Chris Guay
Kimberly Guay
Samuel Jackson
Bradley Johnson
Jay Johnson
Sung Woo Kim
Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
Professor
Associate Professor
TTU Veterinarian/Instructor
Research Assistant Prof
Research Assistant Prof
Interim Dean/Horn Prof
Instructor & Rodeo Coach
Instructor
Associate Professor
Professor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
11/24/09
6/30/10
1/1/98
8/1/97
9/1/03
9/1/88
6/1/08
9/1/03
1/16/01
3/31/09
6/30/10
Present
9/22/06
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
8/17/07
9/10/07
Enusha Karunasena
Research Assistant Prof
11/1/08
6/30/11
Y
Guy Loneragan
Professor
1/23/10
Present
Y
John McGlone
Professor
12/1/84
Present
Y
Markus Miller
Professor
10/22/90
Present
Y
R. Max Miller
Associate Professor
9/1/60
Present
Y
Kendra Nightingale
Associate Professor
9/1/11
Present
Y
Kevin Pond
1/15/96
Present
Y
Samuel Prien
Current: Instructor
Past: Professor, Chair
Professor
11/1/92
Present
Y
Ryan Rathmann
Assistant Professor
9/1/09
Present
Y
C. Reed Richardson
Professor
9/1/76
8/15/06
Y
Jessica Starkey
Assistant Professor
2/1/08
Present
Y
Mhairi Sutherland
Assistant Professor
1/1/07
8/31/09
Y
Pawan Takhar
Associate Professor
10/1/05
Present
Y
Leslie Thompson
Professor & Chair
1/14/86
Present
Y
Sara Trojan
Visiting Assistant Prof
8/1/11
Present
Submitted
Jorge Vizcarra
Assistant Professor
8/15/01
8/31/09
Y
Kris Wilson
Assistant Professor
3/1/06
7/15/09
Y
Animal and Food Sciences
17
C. Summary of the number of refereed publications and creative activities.
Publication Type
Refereed Articles/Abstracts
Books/Book Chapters
Other Publications
Presentations/Posters
Handbooks
Technical Reports
2005
N=17
F=17
66
4
1
12
2006
N=17
F=17
98
2
5
8
1
1
1
N = # of full time faculty contributing
2007
N=17
F=17
104
3
2
10
2008
N=18
F=18
95
2
4
15
1
2
2009
N=18
F=18
85
5
2
27
1
2010
N=16
F=16
71
2
38
1
F = # of full time faculty in department
D. Responsibilities and leadership in professional societies
2005
N= 8
F=17
4
2
Professional Leadership
Editor/Editorial
Executive Board
Officer in National Org.
Committees
19
Chair of Host Committee
N = # of full time faculty contributing
2006
N=10
F=17
3
6
2
27
2007
N=9
F=17
2
9
3
22
2008
N= 10
F=17
1
10
4
18
2009
2010
N=10
N= 9
F=18
F=16
1
3
4
2
3
1
20
18
1
1
F = # of full time faculty in department
Animal and Food Sciences
18
Graduate Student Committee’s faculty have served for the past 6 years
Committees Chaired
Masters
Doctoral
7
3
1
1
2
0
3
0
15
7
9
1
0
0
5
8
0
0
2
0
9
4
5
1
2
0
0
0
10
2
3
1
9
6
4
0
2
0
7
5
0
0
2
0
2
0
1
0
4
1
8
2
0
0
2
1
3
0
Faculty Name
Christine Alvarado
Michael Ballou
John Blanton
Heidi Brady
Mindy Brashears
J. Chance Brooks
Tiffanie Brooks
Michael Galyean
Kimberly Guay
Samuel Jackson
Bradley Johnson
Jay Johnson
Sung Woo Kim
Enusha Karunasena
Guy Loneragan
John McGlone
Markus Miller
Kendra Nightingale
Kevin Pond
Samuel Prien
Ryan Rathmann
C. Reed Richardson
Jessica Starkey
Mhairi Sutherland
Pawan Takhar
Leslie Thompson
Sara Trojan
Jorge Vizcarra
Kris Wilson
Committees Served
in department
Masters
Doctoral
10
6
3
3
5
1
1
0
10
3
28
8
4
0
5
6
0
0
9
10
5
6
3
2
1
0
2
1
0
6
1
0
10
3
5
4
2
0
4
2
1
21
0
1
2
Committees Served
outside department
Masters Doctoral
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
2
3
0
0
0
0
1
4
0
0
2
0
13
8
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
14
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
3
0
E. Assess average faculty productivity for Fall semesters only (use discipline
appropriate criteria to determine)
FACULTY WORKLOAD
University
College
Department
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
15.82
18.65
20.85
16.08
20.72
21.35
15.44
19.09
21.21
15.55
20.05
20.60
16.30
21.05
21.77
17.42
21.72
19.71
Animal and Food Sciences
19
College SCH/FTE - Fall Data
(Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources)
Source: Institutional Research and Information Mgmt
Chart prepared by The Graduate School
195
190
185
180
175
170
165
SCH/FTE f or total f aculty
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
181
190
176
191
193
2011
Department SCH/FTE - Fall Data
(Animal and Food Sciences)
Source: Institutional Research and Information Mgmt
Chart prepared by The Graduate School
220
215
210
205
200
195
190
185
180
175
SCH/FTE f or total f aculty
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
189
201
202
215
202
2011
Animal and Food Sciences
20
IV. Graduate Students
A. Demographics of applicants and enrolled students
Graduate Student Summary by Category Fall Data (Animal Science)
Source: Institutional Research and Information Mgmt
Chart prepared by The Graduate School
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Total Applicants
Total Admitted
New Grad Students
Students Graduated
2006
36
23
12
16
2007
33
18
11
16
2008
27
16
9
17
2009
47
20
10
17
2010
42
21
17
17
2011
Graduate Student Summary by Category Fall Data (Food Science)
Source: Institutional Research and Information Mgmt
Chart prepared by The Graduate School
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Total Applicants
Total Admitted
New Grad Students
Students Graduated
2006
5
2
2
2
2007
21
8
7
3
2008
28
6
4
2
2009
25
2
1
7
2010
28
3
4
9
2011
Animal and Food Sciences
21
Graduate Student Summary by Year - Fall Data
(Animal Science)
Source: Institutional Research and Information Mgmt
Chart prepared by The Graduate School
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Total Applicants
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
36
33
27
47
42
21
Total Admitted
23
18
16
20
New Grad Students
12
11
9
10
17
Students Graduated
16
16
17
17
17
2011
Graduate Student Summary by Year - Fall Data
(Food Science)
Source: Institutional Research and Information Mgmt
Chart prepared by The Graduate School
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Total Applicants
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
5
21
28
25
28
Total Admitted
2
8
6
2
3
New Grad Students
2
7
4
1
4
Students Graduated
2
3
2
7
9
2011
Animal and Food Sciences
22
Graduate Applicants by Region - Fall/Summer Data
(Animal Science)
Source: Institutional Research and Information Mgmt
Chart prepared by The Graduate School
25
20
15
10
5
0
Blank Code
TX
USA
INT'L
2006
2
21
4
9
2007
9
13
3
8
2008
6
11
4
6
2009
20
16
3
8
2010
17
22
3
0
2011
Graduate Applicants by Region - Fall/Summer Data
(Food Science)
Source: Institutional Research and Information Mgmt
Chart prepared by The Graduate School
25
20
15
10
5
0
Blank Code
TX
USA
INT'L
2006
0
1
1
3
2007
2
4
0
15
2008
4
3
0
21
2009
19
1
0
5
2010
23
4
1
0
2011
Animal and Food Sciences
23
Animal Science
Graduate Applicants - Fall Data
2005
F
2006
M
F
2007
M
F
2008
M
F
2009
M
F
2010
M
F
M
American Indian
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Multiple
Nat Haw/Pac Island
Non-Resident
Unknown
White
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
5
10
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
1
8
0
0
2
1
0
0
3
2
13
0
1
0
1
0
0
3
3
7
0
1
0
0
0
0
3
0
11
0
0
0
1
0
0
4
0
13
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
12
0
0
0
1
0
0
7
0
21
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
0
9
0
0
0
2
1
0
2
0
15
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
18
Gender Total
17
13
21
15
15
18
12
15
29
18
20
22
30
Total Applicants
33
36
Admitted Graduate Students - Fall Data
2005
2006
F
American Indian
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Multiple
Nat Haw/Pac Island
Non-Resident
Unknown
White
Gender Total
M
F
27
2007
M
F
47
2008
M
F
42
2009
M
F
2010
M
F
M
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
4
5
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
0
6
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
1
8
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
6
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
6
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
7
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
6
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
14
11
10
13
10
8
10
8
8
13
7
6
15
23
21
Total Admitted
18
Enrolled New Graduate Students - Fall Data
2005
2006
2007
F
M
F
M
F
20
16
2008
M
F
21
2009
M
F
2010
M
F
M
American Indian
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Multiple
Nat Haw/Pac Island
Non-Resident
Unknown
White
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
4
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
Gender Total
7
6
8
4
6
5
6
3
6
4
3
14
Total Enrolled
13
12
11
9
10
17
Animal and Food Sciences
24
Demographics of Enrolled Graduate Students - Fall Data
2005
2006
2007
2008
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
2009
2010
F
F
M
M
American Indian
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Asian
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Black
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
Hispanic
0
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
0
Multiple
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Nat Haw/Pac Island
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Non-Resident
1
6
1
6
2
7
2
3
4
6
4
7
Unknown
3
0
5
1
4
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
White
16
12
14
13
15
14
15
17
20
16
20
27
Gender Total
22
19
24
22
23
24
23
23
27
23
26
34
41
Graduate
46
47
46
60
50
Demographics of Enrolled Undergraduate Students - Fall Data
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
2010
M
F
M
American Indian
2
0
1
0
2
1
1
0
2
0
2
0
Asian
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
2
0
1
Black
3
1
3
1
3
0
4
3
5
2
4
1
Hispanic
8
5
7
3
7
4
8
8
12
8
19
6
Multiple
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Nat Haw/Pac Island
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Non-Resident
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Unknown
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
White
110 100 111
93
110
102
105
103
115
99
139
100
Gender Total
123 107 122
97
124
109
119
115
134
112
167
110
Undergraduate
230
219
233
234
246
277
Animal and Food Sciences
25
Food Science
Graduate Applicants - Fall Data
2005
F
M
2006
F
2007
M
F
2008
M
F
2009
M
F
2010
M
F
M
American Indian
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Multiple
Nat Haw/Pac Island
Non-Resident
Unknown
White
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
1
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
8
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
9
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
17
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
1
Gender Total
5
1
3
2
13
8
13
15
14
11
21
7
6
Total Applicants
5
21
Admitted Graduate Students - Fall Data
2005
2006
F
M
F
28
2007
M
F
25
2008
M
F
28
2009
M
F
2010
M
F
M
American Indian
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Multiple
Nat Haw/Pac Island
Non-Resident
Unknown
White
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Gender Total
3
1
1
1
7
1
3
3
0
2
3
0
2
4
Total Admitted
8
6
Enrolled New Graduate Students - Fall Data
2005
2006
2007
F
M
F
M
F
2008
M
F
3
2
2009
M
F
2010
M
F
M
American Indian
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Multiple
Nat Haw/Pac Island
Non-Resident
Unknown
White
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Gender Total
2
0
1
1
6
1
2
2
0
1
4
0
Total Enrolled
2
2
7
4
1
4
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Demographics of Enrolled Graduate Students - Fall Data
2005
2006
2007
2008
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
2009
M
F
2010
M
F
M
American Indian
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Asian
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Black
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Multiple
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Nat Haw/Pac Island
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Non-Resident
2
2
3
1
4
4
3
7
1
4
1
1
Unknown
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
White
2
1
1
1
6
1
5
3
1
2
4
1
Gender Total
4
3
4
2
12
5
9
10
2
6
5
2
7
Graduate
6
17
19
7
8
Demographics of Enrolled Undergraduate Students - Fall Data
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
2010
M
F
M
American Indian
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Asian
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
Black
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
2
1
Hispanic
0
1
0
0
2
0
3
0
1
0
1
1
Multiple
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Nat Haw/Pac Island
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Non-Resident
1
0
0
0
2
0
2
0
2
1
1
1
Unknown
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
White
11
10
9
8
5
15
12
7
13
7
11
5
Gender Total
12
12
10
8
10
15
19
8
19
8
17
8
Undergraduate
24
18
25
27
27
25
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B. Test scores (GRE, GMAT and/or TOEFL) of enrolled students
Average GRE Scores for Enrolled Graduate Students Fall Data (Animal Science)
Source: Institutional Research and Information Mgmt
Chart prepared by The Graduate School
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Verbal
386
440
400
438
408
Quantitative
521
492
603
563
558
2011
Average GRE Scores for Enrolled Graduate Students Fall Data (Food Science)
Source: Institutional Research and Information Mgmt
Chart prepared by The Graduate School
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Verbal
415
403
335
570
398
Quantitative
660
583
650
550
478
2011
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C. GPA of new students
New Graduate Students GPA by Level - Fall Data
(Animal Science)
Source: Institutional Research and Information Mgmt
Chart prepared by The Graduate School
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Masters
3.46
3.48
3.79
3.55
3.57
Doctoral
3.67
4.00
4.00
3.67
3.17
2011
New Graduate Students GPA by Level - Fall Data
(Food Science)
Source: Institutional Research and Information Mgmt
Chart prepared by The Graduate School
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Masters
3.65
3.78
3.50
3.23
3.79
Doctoral
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2011
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D. Time to Degree in Years – Average years to graduate for all students graduating
each year
Time to Degree in Years (Animal Science)
Source: Institutional Research and Information Mgmt
Chart prepared by The Graduate School
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
Master's
2.29
1.91
1.99
2.25
2.13
Doctorate
3.58
3.33
2.93
3.00
2.94
2010-2011
Average years to graduate for all students graduating each year
Time to Degree in Years (Food Science)
Source: Institutional Research and Information Mgmt
Chart prepared by The Graduate School
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
Master's
Doctorate
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
0.00
1.70
2.30
2.20
2.46
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2010-2011
Average years to graduate for all students graduating each year
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E. Number of RA’s, TA’s or GPTI’s, with total number of graduate students in the
program.
Semester
RA
TA
GPTI
Fall 2010
Fall 2009
Fall 2008
Fall 2007
Fall 2006
Fall 2005
48
44
50
34
38
36
7
5
5
4
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total #
Grad
Students
67
58
65
64
54
48
F. Initial position and place of employment of graduates over the past 6 years
Name
2005-2006
Initial Position
Initial Employer
Location
Karen Killinger Mann
Research Associate
Texas Tech Univ
Lubbock, TX
Mark Anderson
Research Aide
Texas Tech Univ
Lubbock, TX
Ashlie Bowen
Lab Technician
Navasota, TX
Wendy Woerner
Research Associate
Sexing Technologies
& Genetic Resources
Swift & Co.
Cassie Abney
Technical Service Consultant
Jason Mann
Sara Keyser
Greeley, CO
Lubbock, TX
Assistant Professor
Nutrition Physiology
Corporation
Washington State U.
Research Technician
Texas Tech Univ
Lubbock, TX
Lindsay Penrose
Post-Doc Research Associate
Lubbock, TX
Craig Lewis
Doctoral Student
Texas Tech Univ
HSC
Univ of Edinburgh
Jessica Smith
Ryan Swain
Student, Physician’s Assistant
Program
Quality Control Specialist
Billy Zanoline
County Extension Agent
Sarah Mueller
Sales Account Manager
Alycia Pyle
Not known
Shankar Pitchiah
Angela Reicks
Pullman, WA
Scotland
Chicago, IL
Klemke Meat Co.
Slaton, TX
TAMU Extension
Serv.
Brenntag Southwest,
Inc.
Vernon, TX
Nutrition Specialist
Nutrition Now
Vancouver, WA
Hormel
Austin, MN
Jennifer Leheska
Director, Research & Product
Development
Nutrition Research Consultant
Canyon, TX
Donna Lakins
Research & Development
National Beef
Cattlemen’s Assoc
Bush Beans
Lancaster, TX
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2006-2007
Amanda Burns
Artificial Insemination Spec.
Self
Amarillo, TX
Deidrea Harris
American Meat
Science Assoc.
Purina Mills
Greeley, CO
Landon Shaw
Program Director eNews
Website
Quality Control Specilist
Lubbock, TX
Tyler Stephens
Researcher, Beef Microbiology
Ministry of Agriculture
Alberta, Canada
Kristopher Wilson
Assistant Professor
Texas Tech Univ
Lubbock, TX
Lindsey Hulbert
Doctoral Student
Texas Tech Univ
Lubbock, TX
Laura Blair Bailey
Broodmare Manager
Babcock Ranch
Florida
Apneet Kaur
Design Engineer
GEA Process Eng.
Inc.
Columbia, MD
Carol Lin
Technical Support
Wade Thompson
Quality Assurance Manager
Breanna Tilley
Not known
Michelle Tittor
Taiwan
John Soules Food
Stephenville, TX
Director Product Development
A & B Foods
Stephenville, TX
Wendee Langdon
Intern
6666 Ranch
Guthrie, TX
Loree Branham
Assistant Professor
Angelo State Univ
San Angelo, TX
Holly Hagaman
Media Specialist
CEV Multimedia, Inc.
Lubbock, TX
Sanjeev Kommera
PRA International
Charlottesville, VA
Ronaldo Mateo
Team Leader for Contract
Research
Nutritional Technical Support
A feed company
The Philippines
Arturo Pacheco
Not known
Ross Veterinary
College
Texas Tech Univ
St. Kitts, West
Indies
Lubbock, TX
Dr. Pepper
Plano, TX
Univ of CaliforniaDavis
Nutrition Services
Association
Davis, CA
2007-2008
Christine Barron
Alejandro Echeverry
Jyoti Hundal
Student
Post-Doc Research Assoc
Nadage Krebs
Production Development
Scientist
Post-Doc Research Assoc
Joe McMenniman
Animal Nutrition Consultant
Andy Moore
Not known
Ryan Reuter
Livestock Advisor
Noble Foundation
Ardmore, OK
Samwel Rao
Doctoral Student
Texas Tech Univ
Lubbock, TX
Tanya Covey
Animal Nutrition Consultant
Lubbock, TX
John Kellermeier
Ballinger, TX
Travis Herod
Director Product Development
and Operations
Director Cattle Purchasing
Nutrition Service
Associates
Dankworth Foods
Booker Packing Co.
Booker, TX
Jose Leibovich
Animal Nutritionist
Grupo Pilar
Argentina
Carrie Phipps
Dairy Specialist
Heather Sloss
Charlin Vasquez
Senior Research Technician
Australia
Portales, NM
USDA
Nebraska
Lovelace Respiratory
Research Institute
Albuquerque, NM
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Divya Aggarwal
Micro Lab Technician
Food Safety Net
Fresno, CA
Jennifer Johnson
HAACP Coordinator
JBS Swift & Co
Greeley, CO
Jessica Kiker
Assistant Manager
HEB
San Angelo, TX
Tabitha Lloyd
Quality Assurance Manager
Pilgrim’s Pride
Rodolfo HernandezBarretero
Jason Byrd
Not known
County Extension Agent
Tammy Platt
Julie Weathers
Mexico
Assistant Professor
TAMU Extension
Serv
Morehead State Univ
Lampasas, TX
Morehead, KY
Doctoral Student
Texas Tech Univ
Lubbock, TX
2008-2009
Jesse Collins
Product Development Spec
Cargill Foods
Wichita, KS
Justin Derington
Director Food Safety
San Antonio, TX
Kory Evenson
Post-Doc Research Associate
Sai Kusuma
Processing Engineer
Food Safety Net
Service
OB/GYN Clinic,
TTUHSC
Sushi Chef
Honolulu, HI
Ryan Rathmann
Assistant Professor
Texas Tech Univ
Lubbock, TX
Corri Rekow
JBS Swift & Co.
Greeley, CO
Heather Rogers
Beef Ops Quality Assurance
Specialist
Quality Assurance Manager
Truco Enterprises
Dallas, TX
Zach Vineyard
Beef Slaughter Specialist
Packers Chemical Co
Muleshoe, TX
Jon DeClerck
Family Business
Illinois
Travis Dimler
Ranch Manager
Deaf Smith Co., TX
Lauren Luque
Quality Assurance Manager
Busseto Foods, Inc.
Fresno, CA
Lindsey Penrose
Researcher
Texas Tech HSC
Lubbock, TX
Ashley Rosenberg
Food Safety Auditor
Green Bay, WI
Suneet Randhawa
Lab Technician
American Food
Group
Texas Tech Univ
Lubbock, TX
Alexis Garcia
Assistant Supervisor
Sobron, Inc.
San Antonio, TX
William Golden
Instructor
Cheyenne, WY
Kristin Hales
Post-Doc Research Assoc
Laramie County
Community College
USDA-ARS
Bushland, TX
Sara Gragg
Doctoral Student
Texas Tech Univ
Lubbock, TX
Alison Brown
Consultant
Self
New Orleans, LA
Lindsey Frick
Not known
Joshua Lyte
Not known
Jenna Pool
Health Educator
TTU Wellness Ctr
Lubbock, TX
Thrinadh
Yalamanchili
Sundeep Yanamala
Doctoral Student
Texas Tech Univ
Lubbock, TX
Quality Assurance Manager
JBS Swift & Co
Cactus, TX
James F. Hill
Not known
Melissa Hughes
Quality Assurance Manager
Aemtek
Silicon Valley, CA
Amarillo, TX
2009-2010
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Snehal Nanivadekar
Food Safety Quality Control
A food manufacturer
India
Ngan Nguyen
Doctoral Student
Not known
Justin Tedford
Agriculture Teacher
Weld Co. School Dist
Ft. Lupton, CO
Jessica Igo
Doctoral Student
West Texas A&M
Canyon, TX
William Evan Chaney
Doctoral Student
Texas Tech Univ
Lubbock, TX
Jennifer Martin
Doctoral Student
Texas Tech Univ
Lubbock, TX
Ansen Pond
Doctoral Student
Texas Tech Univ
Lubbock, TX
Angela Laury
Post-Doc Research Associate
Texas Tech Univ
Lubbock, TX
Matthew May
Nutritionist
Julie Weathers
Assistant Professor
Okotoks, Alberta,
Canada
Cape Girardeau,
MO
Dana Henderson
Home Engineer
Feedlot Health Mgmt
Service
Southeastern
Missouri Univ
Self
Yen-te Liao
Doctoral Student
Texas Tech Univ
Lubbock, TX
Dale Manley
Veterinarian Technician
Houston, TX
Robin Morris
Coach, Equestrian Team
Baylor College of
Medicine
New Mexico State U.
Travis O’Quinn
Doctoral Student
Colorado State U
Fort Collins, CO
Luke Schwertner
Agronomist
Schwertner Farms
Farwell, TX
Matthew Sellers
Intern
Fort Royal, VA
Praveena Sunkara
Doctoral Student
Smithsonian
Conservation Biol
Insti
Texas Tech Univ
Lubbock, TX
Indianapolis, IN
2010-2011
Las Cruces, NM
Smitha Thomas
Doctoral Student
Purdue University
Abhijit Nalawade
Quality Control Manager
JB Swift
Greg Clark
Agriculture Teacher
Miami ISD
Miami, TX
Arlene Garcia
Curriculum Coordinator
Vista College
Lubbock, TX
Rebecca Gotti
Equine Assisted Repro Assoc
Harris Vet Clinic
Whiteboro, TX
Sandi Parr
Feedlot Consultant
Lisa Welch
Assistant Professor
Okotoks, Alberta,
Canada
Decatur, TX
Cassandra Chancey
Quality Assurance Tech I
Feedlot Health Mgmt
Service
Weatherford Jr.
College
Smithfield Packing
Tar Heel, NC
Thu Dinh
Post-Doc Research Assoc
Texas Tech Univ
Lubbock, TX
Lindsey Hulbert
Post-Doc Research Assoc
Davis, CA
Paige Johnson
Assistant Professor
Univ of CaliforniaDavis
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Matthew Quinn
Nutritionist
Derek Finck
Ranch Hand
Feedlot Health Mgmt
Service
Finck Cattle Co.
Okotoks, Alberta,
Canada
Tulia, TX
Danica Jorgensen
Trainer
Lubbock, TX
Sravan Lalam
Oracle Data Warehouse
Developer
Nutritionist
Western Pleasure
Horses
Sterling 5, Inc.
Douglas Smith
Performance Plus
Boynton Beach,
FL
Greeley, CO
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Rebecca Tokach
Doctoral Student
Colorado State U
Fort Collins, CO
Jessie Vipham
Owner Cattle Ranch
Self
Elko, NV
Levi Williamson
Horse Trainer
Self
Gainesville, TX
James Coffey
Manager
Maple Gorge Farm
Prairie Grove, AR
Elizabeth Hines
Research Farm Manager
Iowa Select Farms
Iowa Falls, IA
Elizabeth Trumpower
Junior High Science Teacher
Dallas ISD
Dallas, TX
Claudia Narvaez
Bravo
Argenis Rodas
Post-Doc Research Assoc
Ministry of Agriculture
Post-Doc Research Associate
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta,
Canada
Alberta, Canada
Andrea Rowell
Instructor
San Jose State Univ
San Jose, CA
Warren, Kimberly
Student, Veterinarian School
Texas A&M
University
College Station,
TX
G. Type of financial support available for graduate students
Graduate students in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences have a variety of
potential financial support mechanisms. The majority of the assistantships in the department are
research assistantships in that are funded through faculty member’s research grants or contracts.
Faculty that hold chair positions (Thornton Chair in Ruminant Nutrition, San Antonio Livestock
Show Chair in Meat Science and Muscle Biology, and the G.W. Davis Regents Chair in Meat
Science and Muscle Biology) fund assistantships through their endowments. The average halftime assistantship for MS students is $12,000 to $17,000 and $15,000 to $20,000 for doctoral
students. Approximately 6 to 8 teaching assistantships are in place and are used to support MS
or PhD students that are coaching competitive teams including the following: Livestock Judging
Team, Meats Judging Team, Wool Judging, Horse Judging, Ranch Horse Team and the
Equestrian Team. Additionally, some departmental teaching funds are available for TA’s to
teach some of the lab-intensive, high-enrollment courses such as ANSC 1401 – General Animal
Science, and ANSC 2202 – Principles of Anatomy. From 2009 to present we have funded some
other TA’s through the use of lapsed salary dollars as a result of open faculty positions.
Teaching assistant positions are generally funded through a combination of instructional support
dollars, graduate tuition rebate funds, course fees, or operating funds. The amount of funds for
TA’s varies between about $75K to $150K. The department has been fortunate to benefit from
the Provost’s/OVPR Fellowship funds in FY10 and FY11 totaling about $136K to fund 5
doctoral and 2 master’s assistantships over a two-year period. New faculty start-up funds have
been a significant source of assistantship funds from 2005 to 2010 as the department has hired
nine new faculty members during this period.
Students considered non-residents, not on assistantship are usually given a $1,000
competitive scholarship to waive their out-of-state tuition after their first semester if they have
proven themselves academically. All students are strongly encouraged to apply for Graduate
School scholarships and fellowships. Additionally, faculty members are encouraged to nominate
top prospects for Graduate School fellowships such as the AT&T Chancellor’s Fellowships.
AFS graduate students have had great success in receiving support from the graduate school.
Students are also encouraged to apply for travel support from the Graduate School which is
matched by departmental funds.
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The department has several endowments that are used to support graduate students
through scholarships, travel funds (for research or attending scientific and professional
meetings), or special training needs. The Graduate Tuition rebate funds are a primary source of
travel funds for graduate students. The department will provide $600/year for students to travel
to present their research or $300 per year to attend a professional meeting.
AFS has the good fortune to receive support from the Houston Livestock Show and
Rodeo in the form of one MS assistantship ($15,000) and one PhD assistantship ($17,200).
These assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis to students within the department that
are residents of the State of Texas. HLSR also provides $600 to use for travel for each recipient.
Recipients are chosen by the faculty members in AFS.
Annually the department sponsors a graduate poster completion named after a former
faculty member and Executive Associate Dean for Research, Dr. Bob Albin. Every April
students submit abstracts and present posters of their own original research and are judged by 3
faculty members from outside the department. Awards are given to the top three MS students
and top three PhD students. First place is awarded $500, second place $300 and third place
$100. Additionally, the department annually recognizes at our annual Spring academic
achievement banquet the outstanding PhD student and MS student for the academic year. Each
receives a $500 scholarship.
Industry supports the graduate education efforts in AFS. Two great examples are the
Texas Cattle Feeders Association and the Institute of Food Technologists Longhorn section.
TCFA offers scholarships in ranging from $500 to $2,000 to students in the state of Texas. TTU
graduate students consistently fare well in this competitive process receiving from $2,000 to
$6,000 per semester. IFT annually awards scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students.
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H. Number of students who have received national and university fellowships,
scholarships and other awards
05/06
AWARD
American Mexican
Friendship
AT&T Chancellor’s
CH Foundation
Hazlewood
Helen Devitt Jones
Smith Endowed
Summer
Dissertation
TX Cattle Feeder’s
Educ Foundation
Helen Devitt Jones
(CASNR)
Achievement
Rewards for
College Scientists
SBC/Chancellor’s
Endowed
Fellowship
Houston Livestock
Show & Rodeo
Grad Assistantship
Jogue Scholarship
(Society of Flavor
Chemists)
$
$6,000
06/07
#
Stud
2 07/08
$
#
Stud
$4,000
$7,500
08/09
09/10
10/11
$
#
Stud
$
#
Stud
1 $4,000
1
3 1 $15,000
7
$18,500
8 1
$1,750 1 $500
1
$2,300
1
$2,300
1
$2,300
1
$4,000
2
$7,000
6
$3,000
3
$3,500
5
$10,000
1
$20,000
2
1
$25,000
5
$15,000
3
$9,000
1
2
32,000
2
$3,000
$3,500
1
32,000
$
#
Stud
$
#
Stud
6 $15,000
$12,000
4
3
$1,000
1
$2,000
1
$16,000
I. Percentage of full time master and doctoral students who received financial support.
Semester
Fall 2010
Fall 2009
Fall 2008
Fall 2007
Fall 2006
Fall 2005
Percent of Full Time
Students Receiving
Financial Support
93.2%
77.8%
90.2%
65.5%
82.0%
79.6%
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J. Graduate Student Publications and Creative Activities – Number of disciplinerelated refereed papers/publications, juried creative/performance accomplishments,
book chapters, books, and external presentations by Master and Doctoral students in
the department.
Publication:
Year
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
Refereed
Thesis
Diss.
15
22
11
23
7
19
11
10
14
6
6
3
Non-Refereed
Thesis
Diss.
Poster
presentations
Thesis
Diss.
7
12
11
8
18
10
19
14
20
17
10
10
Other activities
Thesis
Diss.
6
1
1
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K. Programs for mentoring and professional preparation of graduate students
The Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Texas Tech University offers many
opportunities for graduate student mentoring and professional development for current students.
First all new graduate students are required to attend a new graduate student orientation in the
Department during the first few weeks of the Fall semester. During this orientation each new
student is presented a Graduate Student Handbook that has all the pertinent information of being
a grad student in Animal and Food Sciences. This handbook outlines the graduate program
policies and procedures of the department. The purpose of this document is to help graduate
students understand the transition from an undergraduate program to a graduate program, and to
successfully chart their course through a graduate degree program. It is the responsibility of the
graduate student to learn and utilize all of the policies and requirements established by Texas
Tech University, the Graduate School and the Department of Animal and Food Sciences. This
document is a supplement to the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog and does not supersede
the policies of the Graduate School.
During the orientation, it is strongly recommended that the new graduate student set up a
time to meet with their major professor and discuss the degree plan and potential advisory
committee. It is the view of our Department that the first and best mentoring will come from
the relationship of the graduate student with their major professor. We strongly encourage that
the new graduate student begin building that bond early in their graduate education.
In addition to direct mentoring and orientation programs the Department supports
graduate student professional development in many other ways. We use departmental funds to
help support graduate student travel to national meetings. In the past we have supported
graduate students that are presenting research at $600 per year and those just attending meeting
but not presenting at $300 per year. The source of this travel support comes from Graduate
Tuition revenue back to our Department. Feedback from our students is that they are very
appreciative for Departmental support for travel to professional meetings. In addition, we have
been successful at matching our Departmental support with travel support from the Grad
School.
Another important professional development piece is supervised teaching in our
Department. Many of our grad students get great experience through supervised teaching of
undergraduate courses in our Department. Many students are responsible for specific labs or
lecture material for these courses. We have been successful the past years of placing advance
PhD students in the TEACH program. Dr. Jerrad Legako, a recent PhD graduate of our
Department was involved in the TEACH program during 2010-2011 academic year and
expressed it was a great opportunity for him to improve his teaching abilities.
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L. Department efforts to retain students and graduation rates.
Several of the programs for professional development mentioned above also aid in
graduate student retention. Ultimately, retention is the result of dedicated graduate faculty
working one on one with our graduate students. However, our Department has many added
benefits and perks that greatly enhance our graduate student retention. For example, the
physical attributes of our facilities often is a major reason for both recruiting and retaining top
graduate students. Also, students have access to Departmental vehicles for travel during their
research trials if needed. These vehicles are often used to travel to professional meetings. Each
student that is being supported on an assistantship or fellowship is offered office space in one
our Departmental buildings. Finally, our development group has done an outstanding job of
increasing scholarships just for graduate students. Many of our current graduate students
receive graduate scholarships at a level that pay their tuition and fees in full each semester. This
is a great perk for these students and adds to a high retention rate.
M. Percentage of Full-Time Master and Doctoral students per year – Fall Data
Semester
Fall 2010
Fall 2009
Fall 2008
Fall 2007
Fall 2006
Fall 2005
Percent of Full Time
91.0%
83.0%
80.5%
84.6%
80.0%
91.0%
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V. Department
A. Department operating expenses
Department Operating Cost - Academic Year
(Agricultural Education and Communications)
Source: Institutional Research and Information Mgmt
Chart prepared by The Graduate School
$450,000
$400,000
$350,000
$300,000
$250,000
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
$0
Operating Cost
05/06
$405,151
06/07
$383,214
07/08
$422,000
08/09
$213,005
09/10
$224,223
10/11
$166,229
Department Operating Costs as a Fraction of Employees
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
Dept Operating Cost $405,151 $383,214 $422,000 $213,005
Faculty & Staff
Dept Op Cost /FS
09/10
10/11
$224,223
$166,229
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B. Summary of Proposals (submitted)
Summary of Number of Proposals Written and Accepted
Foundation
D
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
0
0
0
0
1
9
State
M
D
Federal
M
D
Successfully
funded
Others
M
D
M
0
1
0
13
5
33
3
0
1
0
8
7
28
6
0
3
4
3
10
37
3
0
1
2
7
12
36
4
0
2
1
14
7
40
4
2
2
4
12
12
53
10
D = proposals written by CO-PI’s from your department only
M = proposals written by CO-PI’s from multiple departments
D
M
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25
31
31
40
47
6
7
10
6
9
17
C. External Research expenditures
SUMMARY OF FACULTY AWARDS BY HOME DEPARTMENT
Source: Office of Research Services
Year
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
09/10
10/11
Totals:
Number of
Awards
FacilitIes &
Administrative
Award Amount
38.03
$191,708
$2,758,804
27.14
$200,465
$1,833,437
22.03
$270,751
$2,187,440
28.71
$344,263
$3,023,610
27.20
$238,653
$2,182,441
33.79
176.90
$435,163
$1,681,003
$3,518,082
$15,503,814
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Research Expenditures
(Animal and Food Sciences)
Source: Office of Research Services
Chart prepared by The Graduate School
$4,000,000
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$0
Sponsored
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
09/10
10/11
$2,758,804
$1,833,437
$2,187,440
$3,023,610
$2,182,441
$3,518,082
Comparison of Research
Expenditures
Colorado State
Kansas State University
University of Missouri
Oklahoma State University
South Dakota State University
Texas Tech University
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
09/10
10/11
$1,711,441
$5,724,881
$5,300,000
$5,819,297
$1,032,681
$2,758,804
$2,159,171
$6,207,633
$5,900,000
$6,585,937
$593,097
$1,833,437
$1,975,615
$6,583,613
$6,200,000
$6,059,130
$1,398,938
$2,187,440
$3,012,215
$6,009,831
$5,300,000
$7,004,632
$1,076,520
$3,023,610
$2,895,737
$6,014,091
$5,600,000
$6,385,686
$2,115,034
$2,182,441
$2,878,280
$6,000,000
N/A
$1,055,835
$3,518,082
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D. Internal Funding
Source of Internal Funds (TTU)
05/06
Research Enhancement
Research Incentive
Line Items
Interdisciplinary Seed Grants
New Faculty Start-ups
Matching from VP of
Research
Special needs and
opportunities
Research Promotion
Graduate School Fellowships
HEAF
Emergency HEAF
TOTALS:
06/07
07/08
08/09
36,496
09/10
10/11
91,921
91,921
49,384
127,184
75,917
202,807
400,012
373,380
404,240
347.728
366,696
327,748
0
0
0
0
0
0
65,833
97,000
704,333
625,791
577,424
689,218
80,000
56,000
47,000
54,000
60,072
54,075
15,075
0
0
0
380,000
0
0
0
562,229
651,564
1,661,058
1,230,401
1,116,041
1,264,887
E. Scholarships and endowments
Endowment/Scholarship
1999 National Championship Meat Judging Team Scholarship
Robert C. and Donna J. Albin Scholarship Endowment
Afton A. and Dorothy O. Allen Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Stanley Anderson/Animal Science Alumni Assoc. Scholarship
Martha Jane Barber Memorial Scholarship Endowment
John Henry Baumgardner Memorial Scholarship
Beef and Pork Research Fund
Beef Cattle Dehorning & Castration Enhancement Fund
Bell Scholarship
Block and Bridle Scholarship
Daniel Brackeen Food Technology Endowment Fund
Dr. Everett & June Bratcher Meat Packing & Processing Research
Program Fund
Jack and Mildred Buchanan Rodeo Scholarship Endowment
Dallas/Fort Worth Dairy Tech Society Scholarship Fund
J.O. and Mildred Dalton Endowed Scholarship
Gordon W. Davis Scholarship Endowment
Gordon W. Davis Excellence in Meat Judging Endowed S’ship
Gordon W. Davis Regents’ Endowment in AFS
Gordon W. Davis Meat Science Enhancement Endowment
Dr. Ralph M. “Doc” Durham Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Ellwood Graduate Assistantship Endowment
Endowment $
Undergrad/
Grad/Programs
6,943.80
26,309.02
109,679./04
139,778.69
8,004.16
55,277.39
1,066.24
(868.28)
1,335.68
24,252.70
93,417.74
U
U/G
U/G
U
U
U
Programs
U/G
U
G
U/G
Programs
10,200
222.08
38,674.66
97,505.02
747,266.12
98,856.53
508,552.29
10,319.11
Programs
U
U
U
U
Programs
Programs
U
G
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Olivia and Dick Eudaly Endowed Fellowship
Olivia and Dick Eudaly Endowment
Excellence in Meat Judging for Transfer Students Scholarship
Endowment (annual transfers to acct)
Excellence in Meat Science Endowment – Gordon W. Davis
Feedmill/Feedlot Maintenance Endowment Fund
Eddie Flowers Memorial Scholarship
Food Engineering Enhancement Fund
Food Safety Enhancement Fund
Food Safety Investigation Fund (research)
Food Science Enhancement Fund
Food Technology Endowment
Shirley & Mildred Garrison Scholarship Endowment
Shirley & Mildred Garrison Endowed Scholarship
C.R. “Bob” Glazier Meat Science Fellowship Endowment
Steve Graham Scholarship
Great Plains Cattle Feeders Endowed Scholarship
Bill Griffin Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Keith and Glenda Hansen Fellowship Endowment
Doc Harbaugh Scholarship Endowment
Inez and Laurence Harmon Scholarship Endowment
Charlie Henderson Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Hi-Pro Feeds and Animal Health Scholarship
Immunology & Animal Models of Animal & Human Conditions
Enhancement Fund
Institute of Food Technology Scholarship (annual contributions)
Dr. Bill G. Jackson Memorial Scholarship Endowment
John W. and Doris Jones Endowed Professorship in Animal and
Food Sciences
King Ranch Scholarship
Knowlton’s Dairy Dean’s Scholars Scholarship Endowment
Clem Kuehler Memorial Scholarship Endowment
R.A. and Elizabeth Long Graduate Endowment
Bobby Macy Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Animal and
Food Sciences
Bob and Debbie Macy Endowment for Excellence in Animal
Husbandry
Marbling Development Fund
Meat and Muscle Biology Enhancement Fund
Julie Morrow Memorial Endowment
Ray C. Mowrey Scholarship Funds
L.E. “Sonny” Nancy Endowed Scholarship
Nutrition Physiology, Inc. Food Safety Fund
Nutrition Service Associates Scholarship
Dr. Rodney Preston Graduate Fellowship Endowment
Prince Agri Products Research Fund
The Boyd and Jane Ramsey Endowed Scholarship
Ranch Horse Program Enhancement Fund
Reciprocal Meat Conference Enhancement Fund
Red Raider Meats Quasi Endowment in Animal & Food Sciences
Anne Rioux Graduate Studies in Food Sciences
Katie Robinson Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Rushing Family Scholarship Endowment in Animal Science
San Antonio Livestock Expo, Inc. Endowed Chair in Animal and
Food Sciences
4,924.32
6,479.50
187,821.33
128,211.94
15,506.01
3,165.95
20,043.00
184.56
2,185.00
49,295.67
24,435.85
G
U
U
21,614.93
8,506.75
38,659.93
6,787.07
14,456.39
8,314.85
340.89
3,589.34
U/G
Programs
U
Programs
Programs
Programs
Programs
Programs
U
U
G
U/G
U/G
U
G
U
U/G
U
U/G
Programs
1,645.64
11,762.99
500,000.00
U/G
U
Programs
(181.00)
139.90
48,274.93
15,196.71
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U
U
U/G
G
U
341,641.02
Programs
12,893.30
14,081.97
49,036.02
27,180.68
230,420.32
172,370.24
796.82
13,000.00
2,243.89
56,828.69
9,946.97
31.60
U/G/Programs
G/Programs
G
U
U
Programs
U
G
Programs
U
Programs
Programs
25,107.00
11,064.23
10,857.10
16,732.99
591,317.88
U/G/Programs
G
U/G
U/G
Programs
103,894.96
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San Antonio Livestock Expo, Inc Food Safety Program
San Antonio Livestock Expo, Inc. Endowed Meat Science
Graduate Scholarship
San Antonio Livestock Expo, Inc. Meat Science Endowment
San Antonio Livestock Expo, Inc. Ranch Horse Team Scholarship
Fund (periodic contribution)
Southwest Meat Association Scholarship (annual contributions)
Dale and Debbie Taylor Scholarship Endowment
The Nathalee Britton Taylor Memorial Fund for the Woman’s
Equestrian Program (annual contributions)
Teaching Excellence in Meat Science
Texas Food Processors Scholarship (annual contributions)
Texas Pork Producers Association Scholarship
Texas Pork Producers Association Graduate Scholarship (annual
contributions)
Texas Tech Equestrian Center Endowment
Texas Tech Equestrian Scholarship Fund (annual contributions)
Texas Tech Therapeutic Riding Center Endowment
Jessie W. Thornton Endowed Chair in Animal Science
Underwood Family Endowment for Equine Programs
W.R. “Trey” Watt III Memorial Scholarship Endowment
J.J. Willingham Memorial Endowed Scholarship
(3,854.95)
97,391.68
Programs
G
204,847.68
17.30
G
Programs
1,729.90
54,251.62
U
U
Programs
125,280.77
Programs
U/G
U
G
3,076.32
24,680.63
105.02
10,100.00
2,637.51
952.26
68,223.90
15,914.55
Programs
U
Programs
Programs
Programs
U
U
F. Departmental resources for research and teaching (i.e., classroom space, lab
facilities)
Type of Space
Total Assignable
Square Feet
# of Rooms
Animal & Food Sciences Bldg
OFFICES:
Faculty & Administration
20
17,032.46
Clerical/Accounting
13
2,860.17
Graduate Assistant
5
975.68
Post-Doc/Technician
4
498.49
Emeritus
0
0
3
3,534.92
34
41,224.77
CLASSROOMS
3
3,643.89
STORAGE:
2
LIBRARY:
1
186
Part of conf room
under “Clerical”
3
368.32
Workroom
2
306.68
Merchandising/Retail
2
736.49
LABS:
Special Instruction Labs
Research Labs
CENTERS & OTHER FACILITIES:
Office/ICFIE & PII
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Lounge/Faculty & Staff
1
260.17
AFS BLDG TOTAL SQ. FT.
71,627.95
30
496
Clerical/Accounting
1
409
Graduate Assistant
2
366
13
3580
Food Technology Building
OFFICES:
Faculty & Administration
Post-Doc/Technician
Emeritus
LABS:
Special Instruction Labs
Research Labs
6
CLASSROOMS
1
726
STORAGE:
8
637
FT BLDG TOTAL SQ. FT.
6,214
Faculty & Administration
3
426
Clerical/Accounting
1
147
Graduate Assistant
4
625
Post-Doc/Technician
2
279
26
10,384
CLASSROOMS
3
3,489
STORAGE:
6
380
2
29,164
ML/ARENA BLDG TOTAL SQ. FT.
44,894
LIBRARY:
CENTERS & OTHER FACILITIES:
Office
Workroom
Meat Lab and Livestock Arena
OFFICES:
Emeritus
LABS:
Special Instruction Labs*
Research Labs
*labs are used for teaching & research
LIBRARY:
CENTERS & OTHER FACILITIES:
Lab/Instruction & Research – Livestock
Arena and Animal Areas
Experimental Science Bldg
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OFFICES:
Faculty & Administration
2
286
Graduate Assistant
5
828
Post-Doc/Technician
1
141
4
6,346
1
135
ESB TOTAL SQ. FT.
7,736
Faculty & Administration
1
283
Clerical/Accounting
4
914
1
123
3
78,757
Clerical/Accounting
Emeritus
LABS:
Special Instruction Labs
Research Labs
CONFERENCE ROOM
CLASSROOMS
STORAGE:
LIBRARY:
CENTERS & OTHER FACILITIES:
Texas Tech Equestrian Center
OFFICES:
Graduate Assistant
Post-Doc/Technician
Emeritus
LABS:
Special Instruction Labs (2 indoor arena
and 1 classroom)
Research Labs
STORAGE:
LIBRARY:
CENTERS & OTHER FACILITIES:
Food Service
3
864
Shop
1
1,104
Residence
2
202
Mechanical – Well
5
404
Animal holding & service areas
7
48,100
TTEC TOTAL SQ. FT.
130,751
New Deal Farm and Feedmill
OFFICES:
Faculty & Administration
Clerical/Accounting
Graduate Assistant
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Post-Doc/Technician
10
2,805
Special Instruction Labs
3
1,318
Research Labs
9
9,747
Emeritus
LABS:
STORAGE:
LIBRARY:
CENTERS & OTHER FACILITIES:
Shop
4
5,496
Field Buildings
6
7,207
14
20,573
Animal areas & service
G.
ND FARM TOTAL
47,146
Department of Animal & Food Sciences Total Sq. Ft.
308,368.95
HEAF expenditures
Labs
0
FY 2011
0
FY 2010
0
FY 2009
FY 2008 $22,292
FY 2008
Emergency
HEAF* $380,000
FY 2007 $54,000
FY 2006
$47,000
Other
(Equipment
other than
lab)
Classroom
0
0
$4,075
$22,500
0
$15,752
$50,000
$15,280
TOTAL
0
$15,752
$54,075
$60,072
0
0
0
0
$380,000
$54,000
0
0
$47,000
*Emergency HEAF – Remodeling of Meat Lab to restore integrity of freezer
walls. Improvements were required by USDA.
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H. External Program Accreditation – Name of body and date of last program
accreditation review, if applicable. Include description of body and accreditation
specifics.
The Department of Animal and Food Sciences does not have an external accrediting
body for the disciplines of Animal Science and Food Science.
The Texas Tech Therapeutic Riding Center (TTRC) housed within the Department is
accredited by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International
(PATH, Intl.). The Texas Tech program is only one of two Higher Education programs
in the State of Texas that has Premier status, the highest accreditation status granted by
PATH, Intl. TTRC is the only program in the South Plains that has Premier status. Reaccreditation occurs every five years with the next accreditation occurring spring of
2012.
The program has an additional designation which is separate from accreditation. The
TTRC Program has a Higher Education Member with Level 3 membership, indicating
that the program has the facilities and staff to host PATH, Intl. training leading to the
certification of instructors in the various levels of therapeutic horsemanship. TTRC is
only one of 4 higher education institutions in the U.S. with Level 3 membership.
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VI.
Conclusion – a one- to two-page summary of the observed deficiencies and needs
identified by your review. Identify areas of greatest need and areas of significant
contributions.
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VII. Appendices – should include, but not be limited to, the following:
Appendix A, Strategic Plan
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES
Strategic Plan (2011-2015)
MISSION STATEMENT
The Department of Animal and Food Sciences is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in
higher education, and the personal development of students, staff and faculty through a
commitment to creative teaching, research and service.
VISION STATEMENT
The Department of Animal and Food Sciences will be recognized among the top such
institutions in the world, based on academic excellence, accomplishments in research and
creative activities, and outreach and engagement in all aspects of animal and food sciences.
The reputation of the Department will be grounded in our core values and achieved through the
collaborative efforts of our faculty, staff, and partners.
The Department of Animal and Food Sciences is committed to:
• being recognized among top departments in the U.S. and worldwide;
• preparing students to become global leaders in animal production, food production and
related industries;
• discovering and applying knowledge through research and creative activity;
• fostering social and cultural development and economic growth.
The Department of Animal and Food Sciences is committed to the following values:
• mutual respect, trust, and a supportive environment;
• open communication, teamwork, and partnership;
• creativity, innovation, and pursuit of excellence;
• community service, leadership, and public accountability;
• diversity; and
• academic and intellectual freedom.
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OUTCOMES, ASSESSMENT METHODS, OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
Outcome 1:
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Increase Student Enrollment, Access to Higher Education, and Preparedness.
KEY OUTCOME: Grow and diversify AFS’s student population to increase participation
in higher education and to prepare a qualified workforce for the State of Texas (relates
to Texas Higher Education Board’s “Closing the Gaps in Participation” and “Closing the
Gaps in Success”).
Assessment Methods:
Enrollment of 525 undergraduates. (2005: 307; 2009: 352 ; 2010 Outcome: 397)
Enrollment of 100 graduate students. (2005: 48; 2009: 58; 2010 Outcome: 67)
Student to faculty ratio of 25 in department (2010: 15).
70% of the first-time entering freshman class students at the institution are in the top
25% of their high school class (as measured by Mean Class Rank of entering freshmen)
Mean SAT score of 1210 for first-time entering freshman class students.
Mean ACT score of 26 for first-time entering freshman class students.
Achieve 15% ethnic diversity of entering freshman. (2005: Undergrad – 11, Grad – 3;
2009: Undergrad – 54, Grad – 3; 2010 Outcome: Undergrad – 46, Grad - 8)
85% first year undergraduate retention rate. (2005: 80%; 2009: 82%; 2010 Outcome:
90%)
75% second year retention rate for majors or degree seekers.
65% 4-year undergraduate graduation rate. (2005: 65%; 2009: 60%; 2010 Outcome:
60%)
70% 6-year undergraduate graduation rates in the major or degree program
90 students enrolled in courses at distance per year. (2005: ; 2009: 110; 2010 Goal: ;
2010 Outcome: 58)
Offer 3 undergraduate courses at distance. (2005: 5; 2009: 3; Goal for 2010: 8; Outcome
for 2010: 1)
Offer 2 graduate courses through distance learning. (2005:3; 2009: 1; Goal for 2010: 6;
Outcome for 2010: 1
Offer 2 certificate programs for professional development and continuing education.
(2005: 0; 2009: 5; 2010 Outcome: 5)
90 undergraduates involved in formal internships per year. (2005: 70; 2009: 70; 2010
Goal: 70)
10 undergraduates involved in study abroad and international experience per
year.(2005: 2; 2009: 14; 2010 Goal: 10)
75 undergraduates involved in research per year. (2005: 15; 2009: 38; 2010 Goal: 75;
Outcome 2010: 57)
Mean GRE score of 1050 for entering Masters students.
Mean GRE score of 1080 entering Ph.D. students.
90% Master’s graduation rate.
85% Doctoral graduation rate.
Median time to Doctoral degree completion of 3.5 years.
90 undergraduate degrees awarded per year. (2005: 49; 2009: 59)
20 Master degrees awarded per year. (2005: 16; 2009: 20)
10 Ph.D. degrees awarded per year. (2005: 6; 2009: 4)
Offer 1 150-hour degree program. (2005: 0; 2009: 0; 2010 Goal: 0)
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• Add a Ph.D. Program in Food Science
Objectives:
Objective 1.1: Increase student numbers and diversity
Strategies:
• Enhance recruiting efforts and collaborative programs targeting four-year colleges,
community colleges, and science and advanced placement classes at selected high
schools.
• Strengthen recruiting efforts to attract high-quality graduate students from other colleges
and prestigious research universities across the globe.
• Increase recruiting efforts in areas with high minority student populations.
• Increase overall scholarship funds, and focus on scholarships targeted at minority
students.
Objective 1.2: Increase recruitment of high achievement students into freshman class
Strategies:
• Use scholarships that target high-achievement students.
• Promote AFS majors as excellent preparation for professional schools.
• Emphasize STEM and pre-professional options for undergraduates.
Objective 1.3: Increase recruitment of high achievement transfer students
Strategies:
• Emphasize STEM and pre-professional options for undergraduates.
• Recruitment emphasizing placement of outstanding students on competitive teams.
Objective 1.4: Increase distance learning opportunities
Strategies:
• Provide technical and financial assistance for distance learning.
• Increase number of distance-based courses.
• Partner with other universities (e.g., Ag IDEA) in providing distance-based degrees.
Objective 1.5: Provide undergraduate, graduate, and professional curricula and
programs that enhance disciplinary knowledge and analytical, creative thinking, and
leadership skills
Strategies:
• Conduct comprehensive curriculum reviews to assess the capacity of current programs
and needs for change.
• Incorporate input from Departmental Advisory Committee members and industry
representatives in evaluation of curricula in AFS.
Objective 1.6: Increase participation in study abroad, exchange programs, and
involvement in research
Strategies:
• Faculty will actively recruit and encourage student participation in study abroad and
exchange programs.
• Use ANSC 1401 to promote programs to freshman.
• Provide special problem and internship opportunities for undergraduate students
involved in research.
Objective 1.7:
Strategies:
Increase the number of high-quality graduate students
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Increase scholarships and fellowships for graduate students.
Provide scholarships that will cover the cost of all tuition and fees for graduate students.
Provide funding for recruitment of high-quality graduate students.
Increased utilization of Graduate School funds for scholarship, fellowships and travel.
Outcome 2: Enhance Academic Quality and Reputation
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KEY OUTCOME: Attain national recognition in undergraduate, graduate, and
professional education and increase national and international stature and recognition
of faculty, staff, and students.
Assessment Methods:
3 new traditional and targeted faculty hires by 2015.
10 staff involved in professional development activities per year.
2 staff awards per year.
1 tenured/tenure-track faculty who have achieved professional recognition as a fellow of
a national society by 2015.
2 tenured/tenure-track faculty holding officer/board positions in professional societies by
2015.
2 tenured/tenure-track faculty serving on special Federal/State/Regional
committees/boards/review panels by 2015.
40 state, regional, and national championships for collegiate teams and clubs by 2015.
(2015 goal is to have 8 new state, regional or national championships)
5 endowed chairs and professorships by 2015. (2005: 2; 2009: 3 2010 Outcome: 3)
1 tenured/tenure-track faculty who have achieved national or international distinction
through recognition as a member of one of the National Academies by 2015.
1 formal student exchange programs with international institutions by 2015.
Objectives:
Objective 2.1:
Recruit, mentor, retain, recognize, and reward outstanding, diverse
faculty and staff
Strategies:
• Leverage strategic/targeted hiring opportunities provided by the Office of the Vice
President for Research.
• Hire new faculty in areas that have been identified as strategic opportunities in research
and teaching.
• Ensure departments have strong, consistent efforts to mentor young faculty by utilizing
the Departmental Mentor Program.
• Facilitate and encourage faculty participation in professional development opportunities
including international activities.
• Facilitate and encourage staff participation in Service Plus, TLTC, and other professional
development opportunities.
Objective 2.2:
Increase national recognition of faculty and students
Strategies:
• Utilize the Departmental Awards committee to nominate more faculty and staff for
university and professional awards and honors.
• Charge the AFS Scholarship Committee with annually evaluating students for nomination
to university, regional, and national awards.
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• Encourage faculty to nominate graduate students for scholarships, fellowships, awards
and honors
Objectives 2.3:
Increase the number of faculty involved in international activities;
including teaching, research and formal exchange programs.
Strategies
• Document international activity, including involvement, collaboration and exchange
programs.
• Encourage faculty to seek grant funding for international programs and activities.
Outcome 3: Expand and Enhance Research and Creative Scholarship
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(relates to Texas Higher Education Board’s “Closing the Gaps in Research”)
Assessment Methods:
5 Postdoctoral appointments per year.
75 undergraduates involved in research per year. (2005: 28; 2009: 38; 2010 Goal: 50)
50 multi-department, college, and institutional research proposals submitted per year
28 multi-department, college, and institutional research proposals funded per year
1:5.5 leveraging of state funds. (2005:1:4.7; 2009: 5.5.7; 2010 Outcome: 1:4.59)
2 significant new patents, license agreements, or commercial entities per year. (2005: 0:
2009: 0; 2010 Outcome: 0)
1 significant sponsored research agreements tied to licensing agreements per year.
(2009: 0; 2010 Outcome: 0)
20% increase in total revenue from technology commercialization by 2015.
55 research proposals submitted per year.
$13M worth of research proposals submitted per year. (2005:$15.8M ; 2009: $21.1M,
2010 outcome: $8.7M)
$6M total research funding per year. (2005: $2.4M; 2009:$2.8 M; 2010 Outcome: $2.3
M)
80% faculty generating sponsored research funding per year.
$0.5M institutional dollars (departmental) spent on research equipment and facilities and
renovation by 2015.
Publications - 3 refereed journal publications per year per faculty member and average
impact factor of journals 2015: 2.0. Average of 70 peer-reviewed publications per year in
AFS.
Presentations – Number of invited faculty presentations per faculty (2015: 3) and
number of graduate student presentations per faculty (2015: 5)
Objectives:
Objective 3.1: Enhance existing research programs and develop new research initiatives
Strategies:
• Conduct research retreats to enhance collaboration and new ideas.
• Provide adequate departmental staff in accounting to handle new accounts and
initiatives
• Provide start-up funds for new investigators.
• Establish a prioritized list of areas of research excellence within AFS.
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• Coordinate support and target additional resources to maintain and enhance areas of
research excellence
Objective 3.2: Promote and support collaborative research (multidisciplinary,
interdisciplinary, trans-disciplinary and inter-institutional research)
Strategies:
• Seek and secure seed funding to promote collaborative and multidisciplinary research
priorities.
• Compile and distribute electronic copy of an annual report of faculty abstracts and
currently funded research.
• Reward PIs and Co-PIs involved in collaborative research.
• Continue support of the International Center for Food Industry Excellence, the Pork
Industry Institute and multi-university consortiums such as the Consortium for Cattle
Feeding and Environmental Sciences.
• Secure seed funding to promote multidisciplinary research priorities.
Objective 3.3: Foster research programs that contribute to local and regional economic
development and entrepreneurship
Strategies:
• Use the Departmental advisory committees and interactions with other industry groups
to establish priorities for economic development and entrepreneurial opportunities.
• Encourage faculty to promote commercialization of technologies that support economic
development and entrepreneurship.
• Promote technology transfer and license agreements.
Objective 3.4: Increase research funding
Strategies:
• Encourage every faculty member to pursue external funding.
• Provide timely information on funding opportunities to faculty.
• Encourage faculty participation in TTU-sponsored grant-writing workshops.
• Provide incentives (salary, release time, graduate student support, post doctoral support,
etc.) to faculty who obtain significant competitive grant funding.
• Encourage research partnerships between faculty in multiple departments and other
institutions to allow for submission into broader research programs.
• Provide travel funds for faculty to visit program directors or specific grant writing
workshops.
• Provide partial travel funds for visitation with potential collaborators.
• Facilitate efforts to secure more research funding from international funding agencies,
corporations and foundations.
Objective 3.5: Construct, renovate, and modernize research facilities
Strategies:
• Add a new research/teaching wing to AFS.
• Expansion of Livestock Arena to include additional classroom and conference area.
• Identify and address space needs for research facilities.
• Increase access and use of state-of-the-art technology in research.
• Solicit funds through grants, foundations, and industry for equipment and
instrumentation.
• Seek and add endowments for facility maintenance for units (New Deal Farm,
Equestrian Center, etc.).
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Outcome 4: Strengthen Outreach, Engagement, and Pride in AFS
KEY OUTCOME: Increase outreach and engagement activities and public knowledge
and support of the Department of Animal and Food Sciences
Assessment Methods:
• 40 workshops, symposia, and other events per year sponsored or supported for
governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, producers, industry groups,
trade associations, and consumers. (2010 Outcome: 30)
• Host 75 outreach, service and recruitment programs for local, regional, state and
national organizations for educational programs and competitions to impact 15,000
participants annually. (2010 Outcome: 70 events, 14,000 impacted)
• Establish 1 joint appointment between AFS and the Texas AgriLife Research.
• Establish 1 joint appointment between AFS and the Texas AgriLife Extension.
• Offer 5 courses with service learning component per year. (2010 Outcome: 2)
• 70 newscasts per year on local, regional, or national print news, radio, television and
digital media. (2010 Outcome: 65)
• Increase circulation to 3,000 for the bi-annual publication of HOME OF CHAMPIONS.
(2010 Outcome: 2,701)
• Increase awareness and circulation of the meat science newsletter, Choice News.
• Produce 2 E-Newsletters from the department.(2010 Outcome: 1 E-Newsletter)
• Host 5 regional alumni functions per year. (2010 Outcome: 4)
• Increase presence in social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc.
• Continuation of the Hall of Fame and Meat Science Recognition Banquet, Spring
Student Honors Banquet and Judging Program Tailgate. Also assist CASNR with the
following events: Pig Roast, Agricultural Awareness Week, Homecoming Breakfast,
50th Class Reunion Luncheon, Distinguished Alumni Luncheon, and CASNR Award
Ceremony
Objectives:
Objective 4.1:
Strengthen partnerships and collaborations with all groups involved in
education and research in agriculture and natural resources.
Strategies:
• Increase cooperative efforts with TAMU AgriLife Research and Extension and USDAARS.
Objective 4.2:
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Tech University System and with other institutions.
Strategies:
Enhance partnerships and cooperation with other units of the Texas Tech University
System.
Expand partnerships to other universities in the region (e.g., Angelo State University,
West Texas A&M University, and Eastern New Mexico University).
Collaborate with other universities to strengthen the national FFA and 4-H programs.
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Objective 4.3:
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Increase faculty, staff, and student involvement in service learning and
outreach activities.
Strategies:
Increase service-learning opportunities in AFS courses by developing additional
courses with service learning component.
Objective 4.4: Enhance public awareness of AFS
Strategies:
• Increase articles in local and regional newspapers about high-visibility AFS research
and teaching.
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Inform alumni of college accomplishments and encourage them to be
ambassadors for the AFS
Strategies:
Develop social media-based applications for alumni that will share AFS news and
information.
Outcome 5: Attain Resource Sufficiency and Efficiency and Ensure Accountability
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professorships, endowments, and facilities while enhancing our stewardship of those
resources.
Assessment Methods:
Balanced unrestricted direct revenues and expenditures.
33,000 total weighted student credit hours per year.
Space utilization (we need to find space use-efficiency measure for this)
$150K AFS scholarship support per year.
$750K total scholarship support for AFS students per year. (2005: $84K; 2009: 115K;
2010 Goal: $150K; 2010 Outcome: $500K)
40% undergraduate and graduate students on scholarship per year. (2005: 30%;
2009:40%; 2010 Goal: 50%; 2010 Outcome: 22.9%)
$18M total endowments by 2015. (2005: $5.2M; 2009: $10M; 2010 goal: $12M; 2010
Outcome: $11.3M)
$250K value of cash donations per year.
$250K from non-traditional revenue streams (royalties, agreements, license fees) (2005:
$9,199; 2010 goal: $100K; 2010 Outcome: $201,913)
Objectives:
Objective 5.1: Develop and integrate a new budget model (that tracks unrestricted revenues
and expenditures) into AFS decision-making process to maximize fiscal performance.
Strategies:
• Apply approaches for development of teaching and research priorities for AFS.
• Auxiliary and animal unit, and program managers must routinely monitor accounts and
be accountable for balanced budgets
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Objective 5.2: Raise more money for scholarship endowments
Strategies:
• Increase coordinated efforts among CASNR Dean’s Office, Development Office, and
AFS Department to obtain endowed scholarships, particularly from alumni and friends of
the college.
Objective 5.3: Raise more money for faculty chairs and professorships
Strategies:
• Increase coordinated efforts among AFS, CASNR Dean’s Office, and Development
Office, to obtain endowed chairs and professorships, particularly from non-traditional
sources.
Objective 5.4
Raise more money for program endowments
Strategies:
• Increase faculty involvement in fund raising.
• Increase student involvement in fund raising.
• Increase involvement and utilization of alumni and friends in fund raising.
• Effectively communicate departmental needs to alumni and friends
• Enhanced stewardship to donors and supporters.
• Instill in current students the need to give back.
• Target development to different generational groups.
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A. Curriculum Map
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Appendix C, Graduate Course Offerings
Our graduate course offerings are located at the following websites:
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications/courses/ANSC.php (Animal Science)
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications/courses/FDSC.php (Food Science)
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Appendix D, Graduate Student Handbook
GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK
2011-2012
DEPARTMENT
OF
ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES
College of Agricultural Sciences
And
Natural Resources
Texas Tech University
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CONTENTS
Introduction
Graduate Programs
M.S. Programs
Ph.D. Programs
Doctoral Program in Animal Science, Exercise Physiology Emphasis
Master of Agriculture Program
Graduate Advisory Committee
Admission to Candidacy
Research Proposal
Professional Paper
Committee Meeting
Course Work
Grade Maintenance Requirements
Registration Requirements
Time Limits on Course Work
Proficiency in English
Qualifying Examinations
Research and Its Reporting
Research Reports
Preparation of Thesis, Professional Paper or Dissertation Data
Final Examination and Thesis Defense
Thesis, Professional Paper or Dissertation Review
Final Oral Presentation
Defense of Thesis or Dissertation
Final Submission of Thesis or Dissertation
Final Requirements for Graduation
Other Professional Obligations
Integrity
Fraud
Professional Societies
Informal Social and Other Learning Opportunities
Publication of Research
Care and Use of University Facilities
Insurance
Vehicles and Credit Cards
Departmental Labs
Waste Disposal
TTU Research & Experimental Farm (New Deal)
TTU Equestrian Center
Offices and Computers
Copying and Office Supplies
Miscellaneous Policies
Travel
Alcohol, Smoking, Drugs
Vacations
Mail
eMail
Keys
Safety Regulations
Animal Care & Use Regulations
Human Subjects Review
Campus Resources/Services for Students
Responsibilities of the Major Professor
Responsibilities of the Graduate Student
Important Graduate School Websites
Example of Degree Plan – M.S.
Example of Degree Plan – Ph.D.
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Department of Animal and Food Sciences (AFS)! This department ranks high
among departments at Texas Tech University and among the best in the United States. Our
faculty members are a close, cooperative, and competitive group that hold departmental
objectives above personal aspirations.
Your success and the success of your new
departmental home depend upon your aggressive pursuit of the same goals.
This handbook outlines the graduate program policies and procedures of the department. The
purpose of this document is to help graduate students understand the transition from an
undergraduate program to a graduate program, and to successfully chart your course through
a graduate degree program. It is your responsibility to learn and utilize all of the policies and
requirements established by Texas Tech University, the Graduate School and the Department
of Animal and Food Sciences. This document is a supplement to the Undergraduate and
Graduate Catalog and does not supersede the policies of the Graduate School.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Graduate degree programs provide unique customized opportunities for students to gain
knowledge and skills not readily available from baccalaureate studies. Expectations for
students in graduate degree programs are quite different from those of students in
undergraduate education. Master’s and Doctoral students are viewed as professionals with
specific responsibilities and obligations. Of paramount importance is the student’s participation
in research, teaching, and professional service. In addition to completing coursework in a
specialized academic area, a major objective of graduate education is to learn the principles of
scientific inquiry - learning how to design, conduct, interpret, and report the results of
research. These same thought processes are emphasized for Master of Agriculture students as
applied to business challenges.
Assistantships are considered half-time employment;
therefore, students are expected to work half time for their major professors and the
remaining time should be devoted to their class work and thesis or dissertation research. Nonsponsored students are expected to join with other graduate students and faculty with the
same expectations.
M.S. Programs
For the M.S. candidate, this is generally the first experience in actually “doing” versus
“hearing” about science. Consequently, M.S. candidates need considerable guidance from
their major professor and graduate advisory committee. Typically students will be working on
research hypotheses initially generated by the major professor and/or committee members. If
the student is working on funded research, it is likely that the major professor wrote the
proposal and was awarded a grant or made a successful bid on a contract well before the
student arrived. The student’s role may be largely that of a data collector and analyst.
Research is learned through intimate involvement in a structured example. This may be the
individual’s only exposure to research if the M.S. is the terminal degree. Regardless of career
objectives, the student should be able to understand the scientific process and thus be better
able to critically review and use scientific literature in the future.
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Most M.S. research programs allow latitude for a student to suggest changes in design, data
collection, and analysis. Most of the interpretations of the data should be the student’s. The
major professor and graduate advisory committee provide editorial comment and suggestions.
The degree of originality and initiative shown during the M.S. program is often used as an
indication of probable aptitude for pursuit of a Ph.D. degree. In addition to completing and
defending a thesis, M.S. students, with guidance from their graduate committee, are expected
to publish the results of their research in scientific journals and present their results at
scientific meetings in the form of presentations or posters.
The following Master’s degrees may be pursued in the Department of Animal and Food
Sciences:
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M.S.
M.S.
M.S.
Thesis – Animal Science - Minimum of 30 hours required, thesis
Thesis – Food Science – Minimum of 30 hours required, thesis
Non-thesis - Animal Science – Minimum of 36 hours required, internship
Non-thesis - Food Science – Minimum of 36 hours required, internship
Ph.D. Programs
The Ph.D. candidate is treated more as a colleague in science. Attainment of a Ph.D. brings the
expectation that the individual can serve as a faculty member or a research scientist.
Therefore, the Ph.D. candidate is generally involved in generation of original hypotheses and
ideas, proposal writing, and funding negotiations. The Ph.D. student must show considerable
command of the scientific literature, creativity at hypothesis formation, skill at research design,
the creative and critical analytical skills, and competence in data analysis. The major professor
and graduate advisory committee serve as advisors and critics to give the student a taste of
the peer review system used in science. The outcome is judged on its originality and
contribution to science. In addition to completing and defending a dissertation, Ph.D. students
are expected to publish the results of their research in scientific journals and present their
results at scientific meetings in the form of presentations or posters. Additionally the Ph.D.
student must pass a qualifying examination in order to be admitted to candidacy. The exam
requires a synthesis and application of knowledge acquired during the course of study for the
doctoral degree. A student is eligible to stand for the qualifying examination after receiving
approval of the doctoral degree plan from the dean of the Graduate School and after
completing most of the course work. The exam consists of written and oral components. In
AFS each advisory committee member provides the student with a written exam. Upon
completion of all the written exams the student will stand for the oral exam which is
administered by the advisory committee and is scheduled usually within two weeks of
completion of the written exams.
The Department offers a Ph.D. degree in Animal Science as well as a Ph.D. in Animal Science
with an Emphasis in Exercise Physiology. The Exercise Physiology doctoral degree program is a
collaborative program between Department Animal and Food Sciences and Department of
Health, Exercise, and Sport Sciences.
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Doctoral Program in Animal Science with an Exercise Physiology Emphasis
AFS along with the Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Sciences (HESS) in the College
of Arts and Sciences have a collaborative agreement that will lead to a Ph.D. in Animal Science
with an emphasis in Exercise Physiology. The program is designed for students with specific
interests in animal science and exercise. The curriculum includes course work in physiology,
biochemistry, neuroscience, cell function and regulation, and statistics. A preliminary
examination administered by the joint faculty is required before the dissertation proposal.
Department nt faculty research interests include the cardiopulmonary system, muscle
physiology, and the neuroendocrine system. Opportunities are available for both basic and
clinical research. Additional information regarding faculty expertise and interests can be
viewed at the following websites:
Department of Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences-http://www.hess.ttu.edu.
Department of Animal and Food Sciences-http://www.afs.ttu.edu.
To receive detailed information about the program contact:
Jacalyn McComb, Ph.D. FACSM, Professor in Exercise Physiology
Department of HESS, Box 43011
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 79409-3011
(806) 742-1685 #229
(806) 742-1688 fax
jacalyn.mccomb@ttu.edu
The collaborative agreement between these two departments offers a flexible degree program
preparing students to do research in either animal or human models with an emphasis in
exercise physiology.
Students may transfer in 30 hours of graduate master’s coursework excluding thesis hours and
seminar hours. They can, however, transfer in 6 hours of ESS 7000. The doctoral program
requires 60 hours of graduate coursework with 12 dissertation hours totaling 72 hours. The
specific courses chosen outside of the required coursework will be based on the student’s
interest and the guidance of the faculty committee. The faculty committee will be comprised of
5 faculty members with at least 2 faculty members from Animal Science and 2 faculty
members from Exercise Science. Co-chairs will be chosen from each department.
Required Classes (18-19 hours)
Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport
Sciences:
Department of Animal and Food Sciences:
ESS 5315 Research Methods in Exercise and Sport Sciences
ANSC 5403 Biometry (4) or equivalent
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ESS5335 Cardiopulmonary Physiology
ESS 5336 Skeletal Muscle Physiology
ANSC 5100 Seminar
ANSC 5313 Nutritional Biochemistry in Animals (or
equivalent)
Students must choose at least 3 classes from the following selection (at least 1 class must
be chosen from both departments (9 hours)
Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport
Sciences:
Department of Animal and Food Sciences:
ESS 5337 Electrocardiography
ANSC 5315 Animal Endocrinology
ESS 5339 Lab Techniques in Exercise Physiology
ESS 5332 Applied Physiology of Exercise
ESS 5334 Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription
ESS 5317 Health Issues for the Active Female
ANSC 5314 Animal Protein and Energy Utilization
ANSC 5316 Muscle Chemistry
ANSC 5304 Physiology of Reproduction
ANSC 5308 Minerals and Vitamins in Animal
Nutrition
ANSC 5309 Advanced Topics in Reproduction
ESS 5312 Behavioral & Psychological Aspects of
Exercise
Electives (Chosen in consultation with their committee) (32 hours)
Research Hours
ESS 7000 Research (V1-V12) Note: only 6 hours can transfer in from your master’s degree towards your PhD,
however, after you are accepted into the PhD program an additional 6 hours of 7000 can count towards your PhD.
ESS 8000 Doctor’s Dissertation (V1-V12)
ANSC 7000 Research (V1-V12)
ANSC Doctor’s Dissertation (V1-V12)
* Specific plans of study are determined in consultation with the faculty advisor according to
the student’s research interests and prior educational experiences.
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Master of Agriculture Program
The M.Ag. degree program is managed somewhat similar to the M.S. degree except
that no research or thesis is required. Instead, students are required to complete 36
hours of graduate course work to prepare them for employment in managerial
positions within animal and food sciences. A professional paper (a problem-solving
exercise) and an internship with the chosen profession or industry are required. The
student must take 18 hours in their primary subject area (animal or food sciences) and
the balance of the coursework must be in at least two other areas. Successful
completion of a final oral or written exam is required as well.
This degree program is administered through the College of Agricultural Sciences and
Natural Resources in conjunction with academic departments within the college.
GRADUATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
A student’s graduate program is under the direction of a major professor(s) and a graduate
advisory committee. The major professor chairs the graduate committee. The major
professor and student work closely together on all aspects of the student’s graduate degree
program. A major professor may be changed with mutual consent of all involved, if the
guidance of another faculty member would be more appropriate than that of the person
initially assigned.
Our department requires that the graduate committee consists of at least three graduate
faculty for M.S. students and five graduate faculty for Ph.D. students. Adjunct faculty can
serve in addition to the above, if desired. Typically, at least one member of the M.S. and two
members for Ph.D. committees come from departments other than Animal and Food Sciences.
The department chair’s secretary has the list of approved AFS Adjunct faculty.
Committee members are selected after joint consultation between the student and major
professor. Potential committee members should be contacted informally to gain their consent
to participate on the committee before the student submits the "Program for the Master's
Degree and Application for Admission to Candidacy" form (available at the Graduate School
website). The committee selection is subject to the approval of the Department Chair or
Graduate Coordinator, and the Dean of the Graduate School. The composition of the
committee may be revised at any time by mutual consent of the faculty involved and the
approval of the major professor, the Department Chair or Graduate Coordinator, and the Dean
of the Graduate School.
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ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY & the DEGREE PLANS
To be formally admitted to candidacy toward a M.S. or Ph.D. degree you must: (1)
write a detailed research proposal, complete with a literature review; (2) present your
research proposal to your committee; (3) defend the written proposal successfully in a
“candidacy” meeting with your graduate advisory committee; (4) obtain your
committee’s approval of a curriculum of coursework; and (5) submit the required forms
to the Graduate School.
M.S. students, after completion of items (1) through (4) above, will complete and submit to
the Graduate School the "Program for the Master's Degree and Application for Admission to
Candidacy" form. This form must be signed by the major professor and the graduate
coordinator for the department. The degree plan should be submitted directly after
your first semester of enrollment.* The form will then be submitted to the Graduate
School for approval.
M.Ag. students are admitted to candidacy by completion of items (4) and (5) above, after
completing or identifying an appropriate industry internship, and identifying the professional
paper topic. M.Ag. students must also complete the "Program for the Master's Degree and
Application for Admission to Candidacy" form. This form must be signed by the graduate
coordinator for the department and must be signed by the Associate Dean for Academic
Programs in CASNR. The degree plan should be submitted directly after your first
semester of enrollment.* The form will then be submitted to the Graduate School for
approval.
Ph.D. students are expected to complete items (1) to (4) above then submit the "Program for
the Doctoral Degree" form. This form must be signed by the major professor AND the
graduate coordinator for the department. Doctoral students must file the degree plan
during the first year of study and before the second year of work has begun.* The
form will then be submitted to the Graduate School for approval. Admission to candidacy is
not granted, however until the student successfully completes written and oral qualifying
exams which are administered by the student's advisory committee. Once the student passes
the qualifying exams and the major professor notifies the Graduate School, in writing, of the
student's successful completion of the exams, the student will be admitted to candidacy. At
least four months must intervene between completion of the qualifying exam (admission to
candidacy) and the proposed graduation date.
Students are expected to fulfill the requirements for admission to candidacy as soon as
possible after the graduate committee has been formed. If you are unable to define a specific
Ph.D. research problem during the first two semesters of your program, you should hold a
preliminary meeting with your graduate advisory committee to decide on coursework. M.S.
students should identify their research topic even earlier. The requirements for admission to
candidacy are described in greater detail below.
*Revisions of the degree plan are permitted with approval by your major advisor
and the AFS graduate program coordinator.
Research Proposal
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Under supervision of the major professor, students should define an original research problem
and write a detailed proposal. The proposal should consist of a title, a statement of the
problem and rationale for gathering original research data, a statement of objectives including
hypothesis to be tested, a review of the literature, and a detailed description of the design,
data analysis, and procedures of the study. Students should be aware that your proposal will
be judged largely on the basis of whether or not the study design and procedures are likely to
permit fulfillment of the stated objectives.
After your major professor has approved the proposal, you should distribute copies to the
members of your graduate advisory committee. The committee should be allowed at least two
weeks to read and evaluate the proposal before your committee meeting.
Professional Paper
M.Ag. students are expected to develop and apply the same critical techniques of logic
to an industry related topic of interest to the student and the interning firm as a M.S.
student applies to research. All professional papers must contain a section on industry
implications of the results of the paper topic and should be presented at the final oral
exam.
Committee Meeting
During the committee meeting, you will be questioned by your graduate committee on
the research proposal. Students should be prepared to summarize orally the content
of your proposal, to defend the rationale, objectives, hypotheses, to cite and comment
on relevant sources in the literature, and to defend the proposed study designs and
procedures. When members of the graduate advisory committee have finished
questioning students, they will arrive at a consensus as to whether or not, and under
what conditions, the proposal should be accepted. Your proposed list of required
coursework is also scrutinized in relation to previous coursework, current research, and
career objectives. You must comply with any suggested changes and stipulations
before admission to candidacy. A similar protocol is required for M.Ag. students
regarding the professional paper topic.
Course Work
Students are urged to meet with the major professor shortly after arriving on campus to decide
upon a tentative program of course work. After you and your major professor agree on the
proposed course work list, the student should distribute copies of it to the members of the
graduate committee prior to the meeting at which course work is to be discussed. In this
meeting, the committee reviews or revises the proposed list of courses prior to approval.
M.S. students’ course work should comprise at least 30 credit hours (a minimum of 24 credit
hours of course work or research, and a minimum of 6 hours of thesis). Ph.D. students are
required to complete from 60 to 80 credit hours of course work or research beyond the B.S.,
and a minimum of 12 credit hours of dissertation. A M.Ag. degree requires a 36-credit hour
minimum. Only classes numbered at 5000, 6000 7000, or 8000 are acceptable for graduate
credit. On Master’s and doctoral programs only 6 hours of 7000 Research hours can be
included on the degree program.
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Course work is decided upon by the student and the graduate committee, subject to the
approval by department graduate coordinator and the Graduate School. The Department of
Animal and Food Sciences has the following minimum requirements:
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Biometry/statistics - one semester - all M.S., M.Ag. and Ph.D. students
Biochemistry, cell biology or advanced nutrition - one semester - All M.S. and Ph.D.
students
Graduate seminar
o All M.S. and M.Ag. students – two credit hours
o All Ph.D. students – three credit hours
Students are expected to attend seminar every fall semester whether
enrolled or not.
Students lacking adequate undergraduate preparation in supporting areas may be required to
take additional leveling course work without receiving graduate credit.
GRADE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The Graduate School policy requires that all graduate students maintain an average of
“B” or better. If the GPA drops below 3.0 after the first semester, a student will be on
probation. If a student’s cumulative GPA is still below a 3.0 for a second semester, the
student will be suspended from the graduate degree program and any financial
assistance will be terminated.
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
All students accepted into the AFS graduate degree program who are on assistantship are
required to register for at least 9 credit hours for each fall and spring semester and
6 credit hours for the summer semester, even if not in residence. These rules apply to
every semester up to and including the semester of the thesis or dissertation defense. If
completion occurs during a semester other than the semester of the defense, you must
register for at least one credit hour of thesis or dissertation.
Ordinarily, the minimum residence for any master’s degree candidate is a full academic year or
its equivalent of graduate work carrying residence credit. Regardless of the amount of
graduate work completed elsewhere, every applicant for the doctorate is required to complete,
in residence at Texas Tech, at least one year of graduate study beyond the master’s degree or
beyond the equivalent of this degree if the student proceeds to doctoral work without taking a
master’s degree. Residence normally is accomplished by the completion of a full schedule (at
least 9 hours) of graduate work in each of two consecutive semesters. Individual allowances
for residency in under special circumstances can be made subject to the approval of the
advisory committee, the department chair or graduate coordinator, and the Dean of the
Graduate School.
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The Graduate School will submit “Time Tickets” for each graduate student, so you are able to
enroll. If you do not have a Time Ticket you will need to contact the Graduate School. Some
reasons you may not have a Time Ticket may be that a Degree Plan was not submitted or that
you stated a certain graduation date on your Degree Plan and never changed it.
TIME LIMITS ON COURSE WORK
Course work for a graduate degree must be completed within six years for the M.S.
program. All work for the doctorate must be completed within a period of eight
consecutive calendar years or four years after the applicant has been admitted to
candidacy whichever comes first.
PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH
Since all course work at TTU and written products of graduate research are in English,
you must develop a command of English regardless of national origin. Students for
whom English is not the native language, but who pass the TOEFL exam, may be given
further diagnostic tests by the Intensive English Language Institute upon arrival at
TTU. Further English study may be indicated or placement in a few introductory
(undergraduate) level subject matter courses may be advised at the outset of your
program.
The major professor and committee may verify writing competency at the first
committee meeting. Additional course work or writing experience may be required.
The major professor and committee will indicate the minimum level of English
proficiency required.
QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS
All Ph.D. candidates in AFS are required to take a set of written and oral
comprehensive examinations prepared and administered by the graduate committee.
The purpose of these examinations is to determine whether or not a candidate
possesses a depth of knowledge in their area of specialization, a breadth of knowledge
in supporting areas, an understanding of the scientific method, and the ability to
communicate knowledge in an organized and scholarly manner.
Students should arrange with the major professor to take the comprehensive examinations as
soon as you have finished most or all of their course work. Students should complete all
portions of the examinations, preferably at the end of the second year of study, but no later
than four months before the planned defense date.
RESEARCH AND ITS REPORTING
Students are encouraged to maintain close contact with your major professor and
other members of your graduate advisory committee during the search and writing
phases of your thesis, professional paper, or dissertation. Such contact serves two
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functions: (1) it allows you to benefit from the expertise of individual committee
members and perhaps avoid pitfalls or wasted time; and (2) it informs graduate
committee members of your research progress. You are particularly urged to confer
with members of your graduate advisory committee at critical points in your research
program – e.g., when you have finished collecting data and are about to start
analyzing results and when you are considering the broad organization of your thesis
or dissertation. All data collected, slides taken, etc., are the property of the State of
Texas or possibly the funding agency and must be left in the safekeeping of your
major professor.
Research Reports
AFS may publish abstracts of all ongoing research projects. Under the guidance of
your graduate advisor, you should be prepared to summarize your research findings.
Color photographs should be taken at appropriate times during research projects to
illustrate major research findings. High quality figures should be used to present
relevant data. Typically data are expressed in English units in this report as the target
audience for these reports includes legislators, producers and consumers.
Preparation of Thesis, Professional Paper or Dissertation Data
In preparing the thesis, professional papers or the dissertation, students should
conform to the style and format currently accepted by the Graduate School. The
Graduate School publishes a manual "Instructions for Preparing and Submitting Theses
and Dissertations" which is available at the Graduate School website. It is imperative
that the instructions in this manual be followed. Additionally, the student, in
consultation with the advisory committee, will select a scientific journal style to follow.
Often the Journal of Animal Science, Journal of Food Protection, or the Journal of Food
Science provides a basic guideline. The Council for Biology Editors Guide is also
helpful. Pay particular attention to margins and section heading article style.
Departmental secretaries may not be used for typing and/or duplicating any draft of
the research proposal, thesis, or dissertation.
An alternative to the traditional style of writing the thesis, professional paper or
dissertation is the submission of a paper or collection of papers in a format acceptable
for submission in an appropriate professional journal. For a collection of papers, you
should avoid redundancy in wording of common passages and provide additional
chapters or appendices where appropriate, e.g., overall problem statement, general
literature review, details of study area, methods used, overall conclusions, and
recommendations for further research. If a paper has been published, a reprint can be
included in the thesis or dissertation. Consultation with the major professor and
committee is recommended before you choose this alternate style and begin writing.
FINAL EXAMINATION AND THESIS DEFENSE
An M.S., M.Ag. or Ph.D. candidate who has fulfilled all course work requirements,
passed qualifying examinations (Ph.D. only), and gained the major professor’s approval
of a draft of the thesis or dissertation must pass a final examination to complete the
degree program.
Thesis, Professional Paper or Dissertation Review
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In planning for defense dates students should allow the major professor at least two
weeks to review the draft document. After the major professor is satisfied with the
condition of the document, the committee members should be afforded at least two
weeks for review.
Final Oral Presentation (Non-Thesis)
The final oral presentation is a publicly announced oral presentation. This presentation
is based upon the thesis or dissertation. This presentation is expected to be of a
quality suitable for delivery at a scientific meeting. Included in the presentation should
be: (1) a clear rationale for the research or field study; (2) a concise statement of
objectives; (3) a brief review of procedures; (4) a summary of results; and (5) a
discussion of the broad significance of the study.
Defense of Thesis or Dissertation
The purpose of the final graduate committee meeting is to allow committee members
the opportunity to evaluate your total academic performance and to arrive at a
consensus as to whether or not you should be granted an advanced degree. During
the final meeting, the committee reviews your records to make certain that all prior
requirements have been completed satisfactorily and examines you verbally on the
subject of your thesis or dissertation. You should be prepared to summarize briefly the
objectives and results of your research, to justify the importance of its contribution,
and to answer questions pertaining to the form and content of the report, thesis, or
dissertation draft.
After the graduate advisory committee has reviewed your records and has verbally
examined you, they determine whether or not to recommend conferral of an advanced
degree. You will be advised immediately of the committee’s decision. The committee
has the option of indicating conditional approval, in which case you must meet the
specified conditions. Members of the graduate advisory committee indicate ultimate
approval by signing the final version of your thesis or dissertation. All committee
members must sign for a degree to be conferred.
Final Submission of Thesis or Dissertation
The final committee-approved and Graduate School-approved version of the thesis or
dissertation must be converted to a PDF file using Adobe Acrobat. The PDF file then
must be submitted to the Graduate School electronically. Many of the computers in the
Distance Education classroom, AFS 223, have the capability in creating PDF files.
FINAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
Students who are within four months of completing their graduate degree programs
are advised to consult the graduate catalog, the Graduate School website, and
personnel in the Graduate School for information on fees, disposition of the
departmentally-approved thesis or dissertation, and graduation deadlines. Students
wishing to participate in commencement exercises are particularly urged to contact the
Graduate School for annually updated information on graduate deadlines. At the
beginning of the semester that a student intends to graduate, an “Intent to Graduate
Form” must be submitted to the Graduate School by the Graduate School deadline.
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You, not your advisor, are responsible for meeting all deadlines required for
graduation.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL OBLIGATIONS
Integrity
Advancement of knowledge depends on the generation of original truthful information.
Stealing someone else’s ideas, data or producing fictitious information drastically
impedes the progress of science. A scientist must be scrupulously honest with
themselves and with those who use the results of their work. Consequently, even a
hint of plagiarism or fictitious data will cause a cloud of suspicion to form over your
relationship with professors and colleagues. Proof of such activity will be grounds for
immediate dismissal.
Fraud
The University expects that graduate students maintain the highest standards of
research honesty. Research fraud is an act of deception; it is different from error. The
term fraud is used here to include a broad range of deceptive practices including:
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Falsification of data -- the intentional and unauthorized altering or
inventing of any information or citation, including the purposeful omission
of conflicting data with the intent to falsify;
Plagiarism—knowingly representing works or ideas of another as one’s
own;
Misappropriation of another’s idea--the unauthorized use of privileged
information (such as violation of confidentiality in peer review, however
obtained).
Research fraud may be reported either during or after a graduate student’s program has been
completed. If found guilty of research fraud, you will be given a penalty which may include:
(1) reprimand; (2) warning or probation; (3) suspension; (4) expulsion; (5) request to rewrite
thesis or dissertation; or correct and reanalyze data, and resubmit and re-defend thesis or
dissertation; (6) loss of financial assistance; or (7) revocation of degree.
Professional Societies
Graduate students should join and participate in the activities of pertinent professional
societies. You are embarking on your professional career; therefore, it is in your best
interest to become actively involved in your professional society. Most societies have
reduced student dues and subscription rates in recognition of student budgetary
constraints. In addition to reading journals and newsletters, you should attend
professional meetings whenever possible. Departmental transportation will often be
available to off-campus events of these societies. Students presenting papers or
posters at professional meetings will usually be able to obtain at least partial travel
expenses from the project or department. You need to discuss this with your major
professor.
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Informal Social and Other Learning Opportunities
Alert graduate students will find as many, if not more, opportunities for learning from fellow
students as from classes or conferences with professors. You will gain the most from your
graduate years by taking every opportunity to talk with students having experience from other
parts of the U.S. and the world. You can learn much by sharing work efforts and traveling to
different study areas with other students or professors. AFS will try to facilitate these
opportunities for interaction. These interchanges will not be forced. However, a student who
quietly keeps to themselves, working only on individual research, will gain only a fraction of
the experience, as the social, widely inquiring student will be able to obtain. Lifelong
professional ties can be built among fellow students that enhance your long-term chances for
success.
Publication of Research
A thesis, professional paper or dissertation is not considered a publication. These
documents are not readily accessible to the research and management community.
Anyone who accepts public monies to conduct research has an obligation to make the
results available to the public that paid the tax dollars or donated the money enabling
the research to be accomplished. Consequently, every student is expected to get at
least the main elements of their research into a widely available journal. The stature
of the department and its continuing ability to attract research funds depends on this
process. Maintenance of departmental stature is an overall value to all past and
potential recipients of graduate degrees. Present graduates draw on the past
departmental reputation as they view for positions in the current job market.
You are strongly encouraged to write up your research in a form acceptable for publication
before you leave campus. If you fail to meet this obligation within one year after leaving, the
responsibility for getting the work in published form will fall on your major professor. This, in
turn, may change the professor’s opinion when answering your requests for job references and
awards. It can also be grounds for your relinquishing senior authorship.
CARE AND USE OF UNIVERSITY FACILITIES
Nearly all of our activities entail use of facilities, equipment, and operational budgets provided
through state and/or federal funds. When private monies are accepted, they become public.
The use of these funds for conducting teaching and research entail accountability to those who
provide this support. This means that use of facilities, equipment, and appropriate authorities
may audit budgets at any time. Those who use university property for reasons other than
intended (i.e., private versus public gain) are liable for legal prosecution and/or dismissal.
Always think before using property and have a logical reason for your action if queried by
those in authority. Avoid the temptation to use telephones, copiers, mail (this includes job
applications), vehicles, etc. for private use. If in doubt about the difference between official
and private actions, ask before doing something which may be illegal. Any of the secretaries
can readily answer or investigate your questions.
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Even though equipment and facilities obtained with public monies technically belong to
everyone, “what is everybody’s becomes nobody’s” and “the tragedy of the commons” results
in facilities and equipment in disrepair.
Accordingly, professors have been assigned
responsibility for facilities and equipment. They may in turn assign responsibilities to a
graduate student for short periods. A current inventory of all equipment owned by the
department is available in the main office. This listing includes location of the equipment and
the professor designated as responsible for its care. Each department must conduct an
inventory in April/May every year.
Common sense and protocol requires that you ask permission before using facilities or
equipment. This usually saves time and yields better data if you learn idiosyncrasies of
operation and maintenance of a piece of equipment. This procedure also prevents conflicting
uses from emerging. An overall efficiency of use of expensive or scarce equipment and use of
limited workspace can be coordinated smoothly if you consider the needs of your colleagues
before you act. If you borrow or utilize equipment, vehicles etc. you should return the item in
as good as condition or better than when you originally got it.
Insurance
The University carries third-party injury and property damage liability insurance on
graduate students who are on assistantship, but this insurance does not cover costs for
repairs from collisions of our vehicles nor is it valid when accidents occur in connection
with unauthorized use of equipment. It also is not valid if the users are breaking the
law (e.g., speeding, drinking alcoholic beverages in a state vehicle) at the time of the
accident. The lawbreaker is also personally responsible for all fines (e.g., traffic
tickets). You must maintain your personal automobile liability insurance. A current
Texas driver’s license in good standing is required of all drivers of university vehicles.
Anyone driving 15-passenger vans is required to annually to take 15-passenger van
safety training and pass a drug screening test. University trailers should be towed by a
University vehicle; however, if you do tow a University trailer with a personal vehicle,
the towed vehicle is covered under the private vehicle’s insurance not the University.
Worker’s Compensation covers university employees in case of injury on the job. You
need to report any on-the-job accident and other accidents to your major professor as
soon as possible. In addition, you must fill out paperwork in the Business Manager’s
office.
Personal effects of employees are not covered by any kind of University insurance. We advise
that you check your homeowner or renter’s policies for more complete personal property
insurance coverage.
Vehicles and Credit Cards
AFS has many vehicles that are necessary to accomplish our teaching and research
missions. These vehicles cannot be used without appropriate faculty approval. The
department has several vehicles that can be scheduled for intermittent use in Animal
and Food Sciences Room 200. Each driver must have a valid Texas driver’s license,
liability insurance, and be listed on the departmental insurance sheet for each vehicle
operated.
An additional requirement is that to be able to drive a 15-passenger van, you must attend 15Passenger Van Safety Training and pass a drug test. Failure to follow the laws jeopardizes our
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privilege of having project or departmental vehicles. Several critics have suggested that all
vehicles be assigned to a common state motor pool where more stringent accounting can be
maintained. The department would appreciate your help in seeing that we minimize our
chances of losing our present vehicle flexibility.
Departmental Labs
The department has laboratories available for use by all graduate students. These labs are
under the direction of faculty laboratory supervisors and laboratory technicians. All use and
scheduling must be coordinated through the laboratory supervisor or technician. Safety is of
utmost importance when working in the labs. Be sure you follow all safety rules. The labs are
shared workspaces, shared by a wide variety of faculty, students and staff. Be considerate of
your fellow workers:
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Clean up after yourself.
Return items that you borrow. Return them in better condition than you found
them.
Ask permission to use equipment and chemicals if you are unsure to whom they
belong.
No food or beverages allowed in the labs.
The laboratory supervisor will maintain all equipment and stock all glassware and chemicals.
Training will be provided in each of the analyses normally performed in the department.
Waste Disposal
The custodial staff only empties waste cans containing normal office trash. Waste cans
containing sample materials must be emptied by whoever generated the waste. Animal parts
or byproducts have to be double bagged in plastic and placed in a dumpster. Do not throw
broken glass into waste cans. Place broken glass in appropriate locations. Syringes must be
disposed of in special boxes, which should be readily available in the labs (they can be ordered
from Central Warehouse). If you are not sure how to dispose of something, please ask the
laboratory supervisor. Do not put your waste (boxes, etc.) in the hallways for someone else to
have to remove.
Texas Tech University Research and Experimental Farm (New Deal Farm)
The Texas Tech University Research and Experimental Farm is located six miles east of
New Deal on FM 1729. This farm consists of a swine unit, beef unit, sheep and goat
unit, the Burnett Center, a feedmill, a dairy calf facility plus several research buildings
situated on about 700 acres of land. Much of our research is conducted at these
facilities for teaching, research, and public service.
Texas Tech University Equestrian Center
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The TTU Equestrian Center is located about 15 minutes from main campus in Wolfforth, TX
just off of 50th street west of Upland. TTEC is home to the University Therapeutic Riding
Center, the TTU Rodeo Team, the TTU Equestrian Team and the Ranch Horse Team and many
other horsemanship and equine-related activities.
Offices and Computers
It is the responsibility of the major professor to notify the departmental secretary of the
impending arrival of new students, the return of non-resident students, or the departure of
students. It is to your advantage to advise the department as soon as change in status is
known. If possible, desks will be assigned when new personnel arrive on campus or their
name will be placed on the priority lists. When student numbers exceed desk capacity,
students on assistantship will have priority, over those not on assistantship.
Once assigned a desk, it is your responsibility to utilize it to the fullest. Office space and desks
are at times a scarce resource. If desks are used only as book storage areas or “part-time”
study areas, you will be asked to share the desk with another such student or find a carrel in
the library. You may also wish to occupy one of these until departmental office space and a
desk become available. The department has computers in room 223, Distance Education
classroom, Animal and Food Sciences building, for our departmental graduate students to use.
Since many graduate students may use one computer, it is expected that you will maintain
your files on a CD or disk. Do not save your work to the Desktop. Graduate students should
not use departmental secretaries' computers.
Copying and Office Supplies
The Department makes every effort to support graduate research to the fullest extent
possible. However, we place some stipulations on the use of office supplies and
equipment provided by the State of Texas. General office supplies (e.g. paper, pens,
etc.) are available to faculty and staff. They are available to graduate students only by
special request from their graduate advisors.
The copy machines in the department are intended to support research and teaching activities.
It is not intended for copying course work material or books. Commercial copy centers are
located both on campus and throughout the city for such material and any personal material.
With permission from your major advisor, you may wish to purchase a copy card from the
Library using an account from one of your major advisor’s funded projects.
Remember that any copying that needs to be done for a faculty member’s class preparation
takes precedence. You may have to step aside while a secretary makes copies for a faculty
member.
MISCELLANEOUS POLICIES
Travel
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A travel application must be processed when leaving headquarters (TTU) for university
business. The forms must be completed, approved and processed prior to the planned
trip. See Rachelle Hardage, responsible for processing travel applications and
vouchers, for details for details on reimbursements, keeping receipts, per diem rates,
etc. There are maximum lodging and meal rates for every state and country.
The Graduate School allows travel funding for conference presentations. You may find
the request form at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/current/travel.php. They
can support no more than two nights in Texas or three nights outside of Texas. A
departmental financial commitment is required in order to receive Graduate School
funding, preferably matching dollars.
Additionally, AFS is able to provide limited funding for conference
presentations.
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bradley.johnson@ttu.edu with the name of the conference/meeting,
whether you are presenting a poster or paper, and the title of the poster
and meeting
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place, dates,
or paper.
Alcohol
Texas law prohibits consumption of alcoholic beverages in vehicles and on all state
property. Drinking of such beverages in public is illegal and any person in charge of a
field trip or property is responsible for such conduct. Any student’s refusal to comply
with these laws could leave no option but to request the assistance of law enforcement
officials.
Smoking
Texas Tech prohibits smoking in all structures on campus. In the Animal and Food
Sciences building, any type of tobacco is prohibited. This includes chewing and
or smokeless tobacco. Additionally, use of any type of tobacco product is prohibited in
certain areas of campus (laboratories, greenhouses, and food service facilities).
Smoking is also prohibited in all University vehicles.
Drugs
To continue receiving federal monies for teaching and research, TTU maintains a drugfree workplace. Accordingly, discovery of illegal (non-prescription) drugs or their use
while on university property or while conducting university business elsewhere requires
notification of appropriate authorities. Conviction will be followed by dismissal.
Vacations
Part-time appointments do not carry provision for vacation or sick leave. Arrangements for
absences from campus or field sites should be made between you and your major professor.
You should indicate when you expect to be absent. If intended leave conflicts with needs for
data collection, analysis, or preparation of reports to administrators or funding agencies, you
may expect to have requests for extended leave denied. Student holidays are provided for
undergraduates and do not necessarily apply to graduate students. All leave time must be
approved by your major professor.
Mail
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Mailboxes are established for each new grad student. Please see the departmental
secretaries for location of mailboxes. You are expected to look through your mailbox
on a regular basis. Do not use your box for storage.
eMail
Students are expected to check their ttu.edu email daily and respond in a timely manner.
Keys
Appropriate keys are requested by your major professor to the Department Chair’s secretary.
The student will be required to sign for keys. It is illegal to duplicate university keys or have
unauthorized keys in your possession. Do not give your keys to anyone else. After the
completion of your program, the keys must be returned to the Department Chair’s secretary.
Safety Regulations
Safety standards for Texas Tech University are regulated by the Attorney General’s
Office and enforced by the Texas Department of Health. These standards are at least
as stringent as O.S.H.A. (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requirements.
Stiff fines and penalties exist for non-compliance.
Before starting any analytical procedure, you must be trained in the safe use and handling of
chemicals involved. You must sign a form attesting to this training. Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals in the department are available from the Departmental Safety
Officer. Please read and refer to any of these sheets for chemicals you will be handling. They
contain all the necessary information regarding the chemical.
You may have to ask the laboratory supervisor to order any substance that requires a MSDS.
Basically, this will be anything that contains a chemical. All containers within the labs must be
appropriately labeled. An inventory must be maintained and a MSDS must be available for
each and every chemical in the department. Please inform the lab supervisor of any chemical
that is brought into the department so accurate records can be maintained.
Do not remove or relocate any inventory lists or signs posted in the lab. Food and drinks are
prohibited in the labs.
Animal Care and Use Regulations
Texas Tech University’s Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC) requires that the appropriate
ACUC form be submitted for all research and teaching project involving the handling of live
vertebrates, including animals used for food and fiber production. This form must be
submitted either by the Principal Investigator (PI) at the time the research proposal is
submitted to the Office of Research Services or no later than the time you meet with your
graduate committee.
The ACUC form requires a detailed description of the handling protocol, purpose of the
investigation, and justification for the use of the specified animal. Approval or disapproval is
based on compliance with the Animal Welfare Act, the Public Health Service Policy on Humane
Care and Use of Animals by awardee institutions, and the National Institute of Health Guide for
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the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. Approval must be granted before any animal may be
ordered or used within Texas Tech University or handled in the wild.
ACUC forms may be obtained at http://www.acuc.ttu.edu at “Form Downloads.” All protocols
are renewed annually. The PI and the Department Chair must sign the forms. ACUC regularly
meets every month to review all applications.
Human Subjects Review
Any use of human subjects in research (this includes trained and consumer taste
panels) must be approved by the Institutional Review Board prior to the study. Details
of the IRB process can be found at the Office of Research Services website.
CAMPUS RESOURCES/SERVICES FOR STUDENTS
Texas Tech University offers a wide array of student support services such as health services,
judicial and legal services, counseling services, financial aid, disability services and others.
Information on these services can be found on the Texas Tech University website. Most of the
services available are paid for through your student services fees so use them if the need
arises.
Student Counseling Center:
During your time in graduate school, we know there will be situations that may cause
challenges in one’s life. Whether it deals with relationships, graduate student concerns, or
family, resources are available if you need to speak to someone in private. The Student
Counseling Center celebrates and affirms differences among people from all walks of life. It
embraces a definition of diversity that includes ethnic/racial identity, sexual orientation, age,
sex, religious beliefs, socioeconomic status, gender identity, nationality, body shape/size and
differences in physical ability. It is their commitment to serve students and the campus
community is built on the framework of values as a multicultural agency that affirms the
uniqueness and potential of individuals and that strives towards promoting social justice for all
persons. About eight sessions of therapy/year plus workshops and group therapy are available
if the student services fee is paid.
Website: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/scc/
Location: Second floor of the Student Wellness Center Room 201 (on the corner of Flint Ave.
& Main St.)
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 806-742-3674
Walk-In Clinic Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Scope of Care
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The Student Counseling Center provides short term counseling and consultation to students
who are experiencing emotional and psychological problems that are interfering with their
ability to be successful in school and with their individual personal development. Our purpose
is not to provide intense treatment for severe, chronic, or long-term mental illness or mental
health problems.
How to Get Started
In order to see a counselor, you can come by the Student Counseling Center (SCC) during our
Walk-In Clinic. There are certain hours available each day when you can come into the Center
and see a counselor on a first-come, first-served basis. Those hours are from 10:30am to
3:30pm every weekday. When you initially arrive, you may be asked to complete important
paperwork, so please allow yourself enough time. During the Walk-In session itself, which
normally lasts 20-30 minutes, a counselor will work with you to determine how and where your
needs can be best met. You may be referred to any variety of our services including but not
limited to individual counseling, group therapy, and your mind/body lab or be referred to
another agency on campus or in the community if appropriate. Your intake counselor will
identify the best service or services to meet your individual needs.
Confidentiality Statement
Information shared by you in a counseling session, or through testing, and your attendance at
the SCC will be kept in strict confidence. The SCC staff operates as a team in order to provide
the best possible services to clients. As professionals we confer with each other within the
agency. These consultations are for professional and/or training purposes only. Information
will not be disclosed outside of the SCC without your written permission, with the exception of
the following:
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Abuse of Children, Elderly, or Disabled Persons. If a staff member has reason to believe
that a child under the age of 18, an elderly person, or a disabled person is being
abused or neglected, they are legally obligated to report this situation to the
appropriate state agency.
Imminent Harm to Self. If a staff member has reason to believe that you are in danger
of physically harming yourself, and if you are unwilling or unable to follow treatment
recommendations, they may have to make an involuntary referral to a hospital and/or
contact a family member or another person who may be able to help protect you.
Imminent Harm to Others. If a staff member has reason to believe that you are
seriously threatening physical violence against another person, or if you have a history
of physically violent behavior, and if they believe that you are an actual threat to the
safety of another person, they may take action (such as contacting the police, notifying
the other person, seeking involuntary hospitalization, or some combination of these
actions) to ensure that the other person is protected.
Reports of Sexual Exploitation by a therapist.
Student Legal Services
Student Legal Service (SLS) provides legal advice, counsel and limited representation for
currently enrolled students at TTU/TTUHCS. Services include document preparation, notary,
advising and research. The attorneys can represent students in landlord/tenant disputes,
uncontested family matters, name changes, essential needs licenses, expunctions and small
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claims consumer disputes. Representation must be in Lubbock County. SLS is staffed by three
full-time licensed attorneys, two clerical staff and several law clerks and interns.
Student Health Services
Student Health Services offers a variety of health-related services. Examples are given below:
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Offering confidential HIV Testing/Counseling
Certified HIV Counselors on staff
Free and Confidential or Anonymous Testing
Hepatitis Testing also available
Primary Care Clinics
Sports Medicine Clinics
Dermatology Clinics
Allergy Clinics
Mental Health Referrals
Nutrition Counseling
Student Disabilities Services
The mission of Texas Tech Student Disability Services is to enhance each student’s learning
through the provision of programs and services for students with a disability. Their goal is to
assist students in attaining academic, career and personal goals – regardless of any physical,
learning psychological, psychiatric, or other documented disability that a student might have.
SDS Office provides reasonable in-class accommodations based on the documented needs of
a student. SDS offers skill-building workshops designed to enhance a student’s in-class
learning. The topics are focused on area such as organization, time management, note
taking, tips for test-taking and many others.
Various services offered by SDS include:
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Assistance in arranging course, classroom and testing accommodations
Assistance in working with instructors
Campus accessibility and service/resource information
Campus disability awareness education
Sign language interpretation services
Coordination of support programs and services with other campus departments
Consultation, counseling and assistance in resolving problems
Information regarding a variety of campus and community resources
Leadership and interpersonal skills development opportunities
Loaning of some assistive devices
Registration priority
And others
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MAJOR PROFESSOR
1.
Advise student of opportunities and appropriateness of intended
coursework and research for meeting career objectives.
2.
See that the new student obtains keys, desk, mailbox and use of computer.
3.
Advise on selection of graduate committee, course work, and research plan.
4.
Organize and attend all graduate committee meetings.
5.
Advise as needed during progress of research.
6.
Organize qualifying and final exams (Ph.D. only).
7.
Read and critique drafts of thesis or dissertation in a timely and constructive
manner.
8.
Attend seminars and advise students during preparation of presentations.
9.
Submit “change of grade forms” for any grades of “CR” or “PR” by appropriate
deadlines for the student’s graduation.
10.
Read and sign final version of thesis.
11.
Answer requests for employment or further study recommendations.
12.
Make sure that funded research results in publication in the open literature.
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RESPONSIBILITES OF THE GRADUATE STUDENT
1. Give thoughtful consideration to your personal, educational and career goals.
2. Acquire a basic familiarity with your own academic program, including all applicable
Departmental, College and University requirements and policies.
3. Give thoughtful consideration and preparation to the planning of your courses,
research, thesis/dissertation and other assigned responsibilities such as teaching
and service activities.
4. Ask questions about all policies and procedures that you do not fully understand.
5. Keep your major professor apprised of your current local and permanent addresses,
phone numbers and email address so you can be contacted when necessary. Also
make sure you update your information in Raiderlink. The information you have in
Raiderlink will be the contact information in case the Department, the Graduate
School, Registrar’s office, etc. may need to get a hold of you.
6. Check your email and mail daily; answer phone messages promptly.
7. Take responsibility for being aware of all important deadlines, such as deadlines for
submission of information and forms to the Graduate School, payment of fees, etc.
Visit the Graduate School website frequently to keep apprised of requirements and
deadlines.
8. Accept responsibility for your choices and decisions.
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Appendix E, Graduate Student Association
The Graduate Student Association in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences is
responsible for both the food science and animal science segments of the IDEAL
camps—Super Saturdays, Science: It’s a Girl Thing, and Shake Hands with Your
Future. We earnestly host two camps each year for each of the three outreach
programs. Our graduate students volunteer to organize our portions of these camps,
which help to educate our nation’s youth. As one of the few IDEAL camps to include
field trips, the children travel to the Texas Tech Equestrian Center and the Texas Tech
New Deal Field Laboratory for a hands-on experience with differing livestock species;
additionally, our graduate students educate the children in the classroom regarding
such topics as genetics, meats, and food safety.
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Animal and Food Sciences
Graduate Program Reviews
2005-2011
FACULTY AND STUDENT
SURVEY RESULTS
College: College of Agricultural Sciences and
Natural Resources
Department: Animal and Food Science
Conducted by: Institutional Research & Information
Management
November 2011
1 FACULTY SURVEY RESULTS –
ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCE
Number of faculty participated in
survey
Professor
Assoc. Professor
Asst. Professor
Emeritus
PARTICIPANT TOTAL
4
1
1
0
6
SCALE
5
Strongly Agree
4
Agree
3
Neutral
2
Disagree
1
Strongly
Disagree
N/A
Average
Q-1 The facilities and equipment available to teach graduate courses are adequate.
1
4
0
0
1
0
3.67
Q-2 I have adequate access to facilities and equipment needed for my graduate work.
3
2
0
0
1
0
4.00
Q-3 The quality and availability of departmental graduate student office space is adequate for my needs.
0
1
2
1
2
0
2.33
Q-4 Library resources available to me are adequate.
1
2
1
0
3.17
0
3.33
1
1
Q-5 Teaching resources (faculty, teaching assistants) are adequate to my needs.
1
2
2
0
1
Q-6 The program offers an adequate selection of graduate courses, sufficient for timely completion of a full graduate
program.
1
3
0
1
1
0
3.33
Q-7 The graduate courses available are taught at an appropriate level and are of sufficient rigor.
1
3
1
0
1
0
3.50
Q-8 The graduate teaching assistants available to faculty in the program are of appropriate quality.
1
2
1
1
1
0
3.17
Q-9 Graduate courses in other fields, needed to support your program or minor, are sufficiently available.
1
1
1
0
3
0
2.50
Q-10 There is adequate communication about policy and program changes in your department.
1
3
1
0
1
0
3.50
Q-11 There is adequate communication from the upper administration regarding policy changes.
1
2
1
1
1
0
3.17
2 Q-12 I am satisfied with the professional interaction with faculty throughout TTU.
1
2
2
0
1
0
3.33
Q-13 Graduate courses in other fields, needed to support your program(s) or minors, are sufficiently accepted.
1
2
0
0
2
1
3.00
Q-14 Graduate courses in other fields, needed to support your program(s) or minors, are sufficiently recommended by
your advisor(s).
1
4
0
0
1
0
3.67
Q-15 I am receiving the research and professional development guidance I need from other faculty.
1
2
0
1
1
1
3.20
Q-16 I am satisfied with the professional interaction with the graduate program coordinator(s).
1
4
0
0
1
0
3.67
Q-17 I am satisfied with the professional interaction with other faculty within the program(s).
1
3
1
0
1
0
3.50
Q-18 I am treated as a respected contributor to the graduate program in which I am involved.
3
2
0
0
1
0
4.00
Q-19 I have been given an opportunity to be engaged in decisions regarding changes in the program(s).
2
3
0
0
1
0
3.83
Q-20 Course and program changes are evaluated by all faculty and voted upon by those faculty.
1
2
2
0
1
0
3.33
Q-21 Sufficient graduate teaching assistantship stipends are available.
0
2
1
1
0
2.50
0
3.17
2
Q-22 The program offers adequate opportunity for its faculty to gain teaching training.
1
2
1
1
1
Q-23 Graduate teaching assistantships assignments are made equitably, based on established criteria.
1
2
1
1
1
0
3.17
Q-24 Graduate program policies are clearly defined and readily available to me.
1
3
1
0
1
0
3.50
Q-25 Graduate program policies clearly identify petition and appeals procedures available.
1
3
1
0
1
0
3.50
3 FACULTY COMMENTS:
What do you consider to be the strengths of your graduate program(s)?
Program widely accepted by the medical community.
What changes, if any, could be made to improve the quality of your graduate program(s)?
We need more graduate student office and laboratory space. We need an agricultural statistician to train
our students in statistics and to serve as a consultant to faculty in their research.
Implement the damn thing.
Please feel free to add any additional comments or questions in the space below.
4 STUDENT SURVEY RESULTS ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCE
Number of students participating in survey
Doctoral
Master’s Thesis
Other
PARTICIPANT TOTAL
8
5
0
13
Student participant: Years in
program
1ST year
2nd year
3rd year
4th year
5th year
6th year
5
5
2
1
0
0
SCALE
5
Strongly Agree
Q-1
4
Agree
3
Neutral
2
Disagree
1
Strongly
Disagree
N/A
Average
The research facilities and equipment available for my graduate research meet my needs.
8
3
1
1
0
0
4.38
0
4.38
Q-2 I have adequate access to facilities and equipment needed for my graduate work.
8
3
1
1
0
Q-3 The quality and availability of departmental graduate student office space is adequate for my needs.
2
4
2
4
1
0
3.15
0
0
4.00
0
4.31
Q-4 Library resources available to me are adequate for my needs.
5
5
1
2
Q-5 Teaching resources (faculty, teaching assistants) are adequate to my needs.
5
7
1
0
0
Q-6 The program offers an adequate selection of graduate courses, sufficient for timely completion of a full
graduate program.
4
5
3
1
0
0
3.92
Q-7 The graduate courses available are taught at an appropriate level and are of sufficient rigor.
4
5
4
0
0
0
4.00
0
4.23
Q-8 The graduate teaching by faculty in the program is of appropriate quality.
5
6
2
0
0
Q-9 Graduate courses in other fields, needed to support my program or minor, are sufficiently available.
3
4
3
2
0
1
3.67
1
3.75
Q-10 Program seminars are adequate to keep me informed of developments in my field.
4
3
3
2
0
5 Q-11 The initial advising I received when I entered the program was an adequate orientation.
4
3
4
2
0
0
3.69
Q-12 I have a department mailbox or other form of communication with faculty & graduate students.
8
4
1
0
0
0
4.54
1
0
1
4.25
0
4.00
1
4.08
Q-13 I have adequate access to my major professor.
6
4
1
Q-14 I am receiving the research and professional development guidance I need.
4
6
2
1
0
Q-15 I am satisfied with the professional interaction with my major professor.
6
2
3
1
0
Q-16 I am satisfied with the professional interaction with faculty both within the program and at TTU.
6
5
1
1
0
0
4.23
0
4.23
Q-17 I am treated as a respected contributor to the research program in which I am involved.
7
3
2
1
0
Q-18 I have been given an opportunity to be engaged in significant research for my thesis or dissertation.
7
5
0
0
0
1
4.58
6
2.57
Q-19 If I decide to change my major professor, the mechanism for doing so is suitable.
0
0
5
1
1
Q-20 I am informed of opportunities for professional development and contacts outside TTU, such as attendance
at professional meetings.
4
7
0
0
2
0
3.85
2
1
2.75
Q-21 Graduate teaching or research assistantship stipends are adequate.
0
5
1
4
Q-22 The program offers adequate opportunity for its graduate students to gain teaching experience.
5
7
1
0
0
0
4.31
Q-23 Graduate teaching assistantships, assignments are made equitably, based on established criteria.
1
6
2
2
1
1
3.42
0
0
4.23
Q-24 Program policies are clearly defined and readily available to me.
5
7
0
1
Q-25 Graduate program policies clearly identify petition and appeals procedures available to me.
1
5
6
0
0
1
3.58
Q-26 There is a well-established mechanism for regular graduate student participation in decisions affecting
students, whenever this is appropriate.
1
5
6
1
0
0
3.46
6 STUDENT COMMENTS:
What do you consider to be the strengths of this program?
My advisor- [name removed]. She has great ethics and core values- you do not find that in all
professors.
The ability of research opportunities and the classes offered.
We have a comparatively small program, which means increased and more personal interaction with
other graduate students as well as faculty and staff. We have fairly new and advanced laboratory
space, which leads to efficient, quality research.
The quality of some of the professors and their expertise in their field of study is what drew me here.
Animal Science, specifically Meat Science at TTU is currently the premiere program in the world.
Plenty of research opportunities.
Quality of people, especially main Advisor and facilities.
There are many helpful people in the department and will help with anything in any way they can.
Our department head, [name removed]. She's a real leader and gives excellent academic guidance
when needed.
A really driven faculty that let us take the lead on our research and guide us along the way. A very
enthusiastic major professor has been the best part of my program.
What do you consider to be the weaknesses of this program?
More food safety classes.
The funding amounts for graduate students
Some faculty within the graduate department partake in a form of 'academic nepotism,' for lack of a
better term, where some students with stronger connections to certain faculty members receive better
opportunities, both academically and financially.
Having an office in another building limits my interaction with other students in the department that
are studying in other areas.
Lack of communication at times with advisor and sometimes throughout the department.
They often use students to teach classes and these students are equal or lower level of knowledge as
mine. I don't consider this appropriate at a Doctoral level. There are not enough options of applied
food microbiology.
Some professors are not up to date or as knowledgeable in the field as they should be and it makes
research under them difficult when the student actually knows more about a specialized topic of
research than the major professor.
Lack of funding for graduate students. It's unfair to make us (the graduate students) teach
undergraduate courses without pay. Because we aren't on stipend, we have to seek part-time jobs.
So now, we are responsible for teaching undergrads, attending our own classes, conducting research,
assisting with our colleague's research, AND have to be at our place of employment to try to cover
the cost of living. The things professors have told me regarding teaching and they're expectations
are completely and utterly ridiculous. I'm sorry. I love my department and the vast majority of our
professors, but our professors need to be writing grants to include graduate student funding IF we are
expected to conduct our research AND teach so that the professor may enjoy a 3-5 day weekend with
their family.
7 What changes, if any, could be made to improve the quality of this program?
More graduate classes and instructors available to expand growth.
Some of the instructors need to be better versed in teaching and provide better teaching methods.
Needs to be a more established way of communicating assistantships. I never know from semester to
semester what I am going to be paid which is extremely nerve racking at times. While this is more an
issue with my personal advisor, I feel like it may be beneficial for the entire department to have a
means of communicating in written form to the graduate students the amounts of their assistantships
etc.
It is unusual to me that there are so many classes that are 'piggybacked' meaning that undergraduates as
well as graduate students take the same course, but with different assignments. I feel that content
should be a bit more challenging and in depth for the grad students, not just the assignments.
More faculty members.
Certain professors need to be examined closely by our department's superiors. As stated above, it's
unjust to expect an unpaid TA with current research and a part-time job to cover for them while they
routinely enjoy 3-5 day weekends. It would be understandable if this was a rare occurrence, but this is
not the case. Again, professors should be writing grants to aid with their graduate students' research
and a possible stipend. It's one thing if a grant is written and rejected, but for the professor to be
unwilling to proof-read a grant that the graduate student wrote is a more than unfair. I'd remove this
professor from my committee if I weren't afraid of the consequences. This particular professor only
writes for their ‘special program’. I would greatly appreciate an audit done on our department's
professors or survey of some kind. Also, fire [name removed]. She does nothing more than openly
gossip about various people in the department and play on Facebook.
Please feel free to add any additional comments below.
I truly feel that the deadline for defenses come too early in the semester.
I love Texas Tech. I really do. If I didn't, I would not have returned for a doctoral program. However,
it's disheartening to have to come to campus every day knowing that you're going to be instructed to do
more than what should be expected of you. (Yes, I do believe in going above and beyond the call of
duty, but there is such a thing as taking advantage of a student.) As a TA, I am an assistant to a
professor--NOT their personal assistant. I should also not be bullied into helping with additional
volunteer programs just so that my professor doesn't have to work quite so hard with whatever event
will occur. Also, I should not be told to register for unnecessary summer hours so that they may get
paid. Every time I register for course hours, I have to take out student loans, which is what I use to pay
for school, rent, groceries, medical, etc. It's exhausting to work for such a professor and get nothing in
return. At least this lazy professor is getting a monthly paycheck. About a year and a half ago I had a
student write on my TA evaluation that I was 'better than the professor!' At the time, I thought that was
pretty harsh; but now I've come to realize that that student was right about me. It's a real shame that I
have to give research credit to this horrible professor at the end of my program. However, I have no
intention of giving her positive verbal feedback when I am done here at Tech... One more thing:
students should feel ok about reporting sexual harassment cases. Perhaps host a seminar on this
because two graduate students, both men, in the Animal & Food Sciences need to better learn the
meaning of ‘no’.
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