Initial Report
Last Modified: 03/05/2012
1. College of Agricultural and Environmental
Sciences Undergraduate Survey
Demographics
gender.
Text Response
male
female
Female
Female
Female
Female
female
Female
Female
Male
Male
male
Female
Female
Female
female
Female
Female
Male
Female
Male
Male
female
Female
Male
Male
male
female
FEMALE
Female
Male
1. Your
Female
Male
Female
male
Female
Male
Female
femail
Female
Female
Male
male
female
female
Female
Male
female
female
Female
female
Female
Male
female
Female
Female
Male
Female
Female
male
Male
Female
female
Male
F
male
Female
Female
Femal
Female
Female
Male
Female
female
Male
female
Male
Female
Female
Male
male
female
female
male
Female
Female
Female
Female
female
female
female
Male
male
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
93
2. 2. Your age.
Text Response
22
21
22
24
20
21
21
21
20
22
21 years old
20
20
19
23
19
19
18
20
18
21
21
21
20
20
18
28
18
32
20
24
19
19
20
20
23
18
21
20
19
22
20
18
54
20
22
22
18
22
18
27
20
20
18
21
20
21
19
19
19
19
19
19
21
21
22
22
20
21
21
21
23
20
19
20
21
23
21
20
19
21
21
18
22
19
19
19
21
19
19
20
24
21
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
93
3. 3. Describe your background in agriculture.
Text Response
only what ive learned as ive been here
Minimal, chose college of agriculture because of it's close knit community working towards a
better future.
None
I grew up in a rural area, however, my family was not directly involved in agriculture. I actually
first became interested in the ag. field while in middle school after taking an agriculture class. I
was involved in 4H and FFA throughout my middle and high school years.
None
I don't have much of one- my parents raise goats and we live on ~21 acres.
I had very little experience in agriculture because I came from a suburban area. I was as
agricultural science minor at Governor's Honors Program, but the minor was designed to be
more of an introduction to agriculture for student who came from metro Atlanta.
I have no background in agriculture other than the fact that I attended Abraham Baldwin
Agricultural College.
Golf course maintenance, landscape maintenance, equipment maintenance
I do not really have much of a background in agriculture. My grandparents had a small garden
which I helped with, but, besides that, I do not have a background in agriculture. That being
said, I do have an interest in agriculture since coming to college.
Grew up on a farm.
No background.
Before coming to UGA I had none
My father is a farmer (chickens, cows, vegetables) and I grew up on a farm. I am not really
interested in agriculture, it was one of the only accredited engineering degreee programs when I
started..
none
I do not have a background other than living in a rural community.
I am a first-year student in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. My father
also attended The University of Georgia as an agricultural economics major. He worked for
TruGreen Lawn Care for a number of years. I have some remembrance of his aspect of the
business.
None prior to college.
I live in Southwest Georgia, so our town is basically centered around agriculture. Both of my
grandfathers and my father are all farmers, so I grew up around agriculture.
Employment in numerous restaurants, grocery stores, and some wholesale companies
I live on a timber plantation and my family also raises a small herd of bison
I've been riding horses for 13 years and have owned/leased horses in that time frame. In my 4
years at UGA I have had the opportunity to work with a broader array of livestock.
I was raised on a small cattle and hay operation in Cherokee County. I grew up showing livestock
and participating in various 4-H events. My family also has a strong back ground in the poultry
industry.
Participant in the CAES Young Scholars Program 2010.
My background is in restaurants. Farm to table restaurants have put me in a position to become
very familiar with the boutique farmers throughout Georgia.
I have been surrounded by animals my whole life and I have worked at some camps involving
horses where I had to help take care of the horses.
student
None. I was in a garden club in elementary school, if that counts.
2 years working in a brewery
I grew up on a farm with acreage and horses and have been around horses my entire life. I had
no experience with farming or livestock such as cattle, swine, or sheep before attending college.
None
Grew up in 4-H, family had a small farm with goats, horses and chickens.
My family owns a farm and I own livestock but do not want to pursue a career in agriculture in
any way.
Lived in an agricultural region since age 4, YSP for 2 years, worked in agricultural research labs
since I started college
None
Raised in a household that valued food, had a small garden at home, learned how to cook at a
young age, grandfather had a farm
None- born in Atlanta, no extended family live or work with aggriculture
I lived in the suburbs of Atlanta so my background in agriculture is not very strong.
Not vast. Only from what I have encountered through my major courses.
Have done cotton-scouting in south GA.
Both my parents had degrees in agriculture from UGA, and both had careers in the industry. I
grew up with it.
master gardener, avid gardener since youth, pursuing BS in Ag Edu at UGA
Wee Woods FArm dairy goat herd
Own and operate
None- I'm from the suburbs. I did an exchange program at a university that specializes in
sustainable agriculture in Costa Rica my freshman year and got some experience working in the
field that way.
None. My great grandfather had a small farm, but we only visited it a few times when I was
really young.
None
I was born and raised on a beef and poultry farm. Ever since I could walk, I helped out at the
farm.
rode horses for 15 years; taught horseback riding lessons for 4 years; worked at a horse barn for
1 year feeding and cleaning stalls
none.
I grew up as the daughter of an agriculture extension agent and also lived on the family farm.
We showed livestock and were heavily involved in 4-H. I am now pursuing a degree in
Agriculture.
I grew up in the Dairy Capital of Georgia, and I worked on a farm growing up.
I did not come from an agriculture based family. The only true exposure I had was to famiy and
friends. Years at the stable sparked my interest in agriculture.
Always been interested in veterinary medicine. Involved in 4-H in middle school.
Grew up on 75 acre horse and hay farm in rural western North Carolina
Grew up on a poultry farm in a very rural town.
I grew up on a horse farm. Never really had any other experience then just working in the yard.
I have lived on a farm my entire life. I also was very much involved in 4-H in middle school and
then FFA in high school. I know that without agriculture this world would not survive.
family poultry farm, work with pilgrims pride corporation at the athens feedmill
Grew up in rural community.
Raised in south Georgia around agriculture. Have grown a home garden for the past 15 years. In
the FFA all four years in high school.
Both of my parent grew up on small farms with crops and livestock (my father is from Sylvania,
GA, and my mother from Passau, Germany). Although all of my grandparents have passed away,
we have a small acreage of crops and land with timber here at home. I have not been involved in
its management.
Grew up on a diversified row crop and beef cattle operation
Agriculture is an interest of mine, but I do not have any background other than the courses I
have already completed.
None
I grew up on a small family farm, helped grow food for our family and rode horses.
None
I have little background in agriculture aside from my experience with CAES.
Rural, non-farm upbringing.
I work at the UGA dairy farm.
None, just very interested in agriculture~
I've been riding horses for 13 years and have owned/leased horses in that time frame. In my 4
years at UGA I have had the opportunity to work with a broader array of livestock.
N/a
I am working on a research project about cotton.
None really
Landscaping
My greatgrandparents and grandparents have a farm in south georgia. I do not have much
farming experience personally.
........
None
I participated some in 4-H, and I have grown up on and around farms all my life. That is about as
far as I go into agriculture...
Not much, I work in the horse industry with riding, training, and some vet training.
I became involved in agriculture through the FFA during high school. I also grew up in a rural
farm county.
none
My dad has a degree in forestry and horticulture, so I have been exposed to agriculture my
whole life. My dad has owned a nursery, and is currently a landscaper designer and contractor
from rural area, altough did not grow up on farm
Grew up in an agriculture focused area
I grew up around farms and worked on farms
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
85
4. 4. Your major.
Text Response
horticulture
biological science
Agricultural Engineering - Natural Resource Management Emphasis
Agricultural Education
Agriscience and Environmental Systems
Biological Sciences
biological sciences
Biological Science
Biological Sciences
Turf grass management
Biological Science
Agribusiness
Environmental Economics and Management
Animal Science
BS Agricultural Engineering
Biological Sciences
Biological Science
Biological Engineering with emphasis in Biomedical Engineering
Agricultural and Applied Economics
Biological Sciences
Agricultural and Applied Economics
Animal Science
Animal Science
Agribusiness
BSAE
Agricultural and Applied Economics
Food Industries Marketing and Administration
animal science
horticulture
Applied Biotechnology
Food Science and Technology
Animal Science/Biological Science
Biological Science/Pre-med
Animal Science
Biological Engineering
Horticulture
Biological Science
Food Science
Animal Science
Food Science
Environmental Economics and Management
Agricultural Engineering
Horticulture
Ag Edu
Honors Interdisciplinary Studies Degree: Agroecology & Sustainable Development
Animal Science
Ag Engineering- Electrical Systems
Agriculture Education
animal science and psychology
Animal Science
Environmental Resource Sci.
Agriscience and Environmental Systems
Biological Sciences
Animal Science
Animal Science
Animal Sciences, equine emphasis
Poultry Science/Animal Science minor
Animal Science
Agricultural Engineering
poultry science
Ag Engineering
Animal Science
Biological Sciences
Agricultural Education
Animal Science (pre-vet)
animal science
Water and soil resources
Environmental economics and management
Biotechnology
Animal Biology
Agribusiness
Agribusiness
Biological sciences
Biological engineering and Entomology
Food Science
Animal Science
Horticulture
Biological Sciences
Biological Engineering, Biomedical Emphasis
Biological Engineering
Horticulture
Food Industry Marketing & Administration
food science and technology
Agricultural Engineering
Animal Science
Animal Science
Animal Science
Agribusiness
Animal Science
Water and Soil Resources
biological science
EEM
Agribusiness
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
93
5. 5. Are you enrolled in the College of Agricultural and
Environmental Sciences (CAES)?
#
Answer
Response
%
1
Yes
92
99%
2
No
1
1%
Total
93
100%
Statistic
Value
Min Value
1
Max Value
2
Mean
1.01
Variance
0.01
Standard Deviation
0.10
Total Responses
93
6. 6. Why did you choose CAES?
Text Response
because i love plants
CAES provided an alternative major that still examined important aspects of the general
sciences. Biological science acclimated me to the agriculture world while still providing that
general science connection I strove for.
It's a small college that offers it's students a number of opportunities to succeed outside of the
classroom.
A B.S in Agricultural Education is only offered through UGA or Fort Valley State. I had a great
impression of the CAES and felt that I would receive the highest quality of education from UGA. I
also wanted to live in the southern region of Georgia, and the Tifton campus allowed me to do
that.
Because CAES provided a major in the field of work I'm interested in
I liked the choices of classes (as opposed to what's available for a biology major). I was also told
the advising was better- unfortunately, I haven't had a great experience with that.
I would like to go the vet school in the future and CAES offered the most classes that fitted my
interest and future plans.
When I was initially enrolled at UGA I was in Franklin. I had a terrible experience with them in
my advising appointment. I was pre-vet at the time and heard that CAES had a pretty good
program for pre-vet, so I went a talked with an assistant dean who assigned Dr. Lacy as my
adviser. I had such a great experience working with him that I changed my major that day.
I wanted to major in Biology and enjoyed the fact that the Biological Science major did not
require foreign language. I also heard from many others that the advisors were better and got to
know you better in CAES.
Potentail to work outdoors, always been an interest, very stable job market, and the people in
the industry are easy to relate to
I really wanted to have a more personalized advisement experience. Getting to take more
classes related to my major (i.e. more science classes) was definitely a plus. CAES majors seem
to be no-nonsense type majors; that is, you don't waste time with excessive non-major electives
I want to work in the agricultural field
It had the closest major to sustainability that UGA offered.
I really like the staff and atmosphere and it had the major I wanted.
I wanted a degree in engineering (my career path is related to energy and sustainablilty). The
agricultural engineering degree program offered the best options for my career path.
didn't want to take calculus or literature
It is a smaller college with a more flexible major.
I chose this college because it has numerous scholarship opportunities, and fewer humanities
requirements.
I liked the idea of learning about economic theory in an applied, focused discipline.
I chose it because it offers almost an identical major to Biology, but it has a small college feel as
opposed to the huge Franklin College. I enjoyed receiving individual help and attention, and I
felt like the people in the school remembered me.
Interested in business, as well as agricultural and environmental specifics and issues. CAES is the
perfect combo of both.
I want to be a veterinarian, and I felt the best option for me was to be an Animal Science major.
I was pre-vet coming into college.
Because I could come back to Georgia and be able to receive the HOPE scholarship, and I had
planned to be a member of the Livestock Judging team with several other students, whom I had
grown up showing with.
I wished to become and agricultural engineer
During high school, I became very interested in my economics course. Then after participating in
the Young Scholars Program under Dr. Octavio Ramirez, my interest in Agricultural Economics
grew. This is one reason I decided to enroll in the College of Ag.
It seemed to be focused around the different aspects of taking care of animals (and nature in
general) whether through the business side or hands on (such as a vet) which appealed to me.
I wanted to study Horticulture. It is the only four year degree program in Georgia
I came for the land-grant opportunities. CAES had wonderfully practical courses, great
scholarships and study abroad opportunities, and professors doing neat research. It had exactly
the major I wanted, too.
Target industry for career
I am a science student by-far and always have been. I also have aspirations to go to the UGA
college of Veterinary Medicine after I finish my undergraduate degree.
It seemed like a good program and offered a major that would prepare me for medical school
Being a very active 4-H'er throughout high school I was familiar with the college as it cooperated
with the extension service. I had already met and worked with several of my professors by the
time I chose a college and CAES was just the natural choice.
because it had the Biological engineering major that I wanted.
Smaller college, more focused on plants which is what I'm interested in
I wanted to major in Biological Sciences.
I chose CAES because Food Science was a major that felt naturally welcoming to me. This major
encompassed all of the things that I'd grown up around and made a part of my life. CAES is also
a smaller college and I valued the genuine relationship with professors and advisors.
Because the college was smaller than Franklin, and it allowed me access to all the animal classes
that I am more interested in and fit better with my post-undergraduate career
Smaller environment. More personal attention from advisors.
I wanted an Environmentally focused degree.
I did not. Ag Engineering just so happens to be in this department.
My parents exposed me to agriculture and horticulture from a young age, and that made me
want to go into horticulture.
background and interests combined with lifestyle choices
It was the only school that aligned with my interests in sustainable agriculture.
It was one of the smaller colleges at UGA, and I wanted to try something new and different. I
had also heard that the classes had lots of hands on stuff with animals, and I really wanted to
give it a try.
Engineering
Agriculture is my passion!
I wanted to go to veterinary school here at University of Georgia and wanted a more hands on
approach to learning
Animal Health major available
I am an advocate for healing the human-nature relationship and intend to have a career that
suits this interest.
I knew I wanted to major in agriculture so naturally I chose this college. I have enjoyed being a
part of the close-knit feel of the college where faculty and staff make a point to get to know me.
No foreign language requirement and a smaller college compared to Franklin.
I choose CAES because it had my major, Animal Science.
I have always wanted to attend UGA and move on to vet school. Ultimately, the FAVIP program
made me choose UGA over another college.
My interest in finding a career in the agricultural field and my desire to attend the University of
Georgia.
I chose the CAES at UGA because of my passion to learn about agriculture and because of the
reputation that the University of Georgia holds.
Because I want to get into the vet school and CAES was the best way for me to do so.
I chose CAES because I knew that it would be the smartest choice I could make to further my
education in the field of agriculture.
i wanted to go to school to get a degree in poultry as well as go to vet school and the CAES
seems to properly prepare me for such
It is a small school that felt like a good fit.
It offered a Pre-vet track.
Because of the small college feel
I choose caes because I wanted an environmental science degree in my area of interest which is
water quality.
The college had the Applied Biotechnology Major.
Planning on applying to vet school
After being a part of the Young Scholars Program and receiving the Multicultural Scholarship it
was a no brainer.
Good reputation, job opportunities, appreciation for agriculture, versatility of agribusiness
degree.
major interest a lot of opportunities to learn
It had the best program for my major.
I wanted to pursue an education in Horticulture
I wanted a program that offered a wide variety of biology classes and electives.
It had the major I wanted.
For my major
Because I wanted to pursue a degree in Horticulture
because of my major
The engineering program
For the courses they offer
I originally wanted to go to medical school and wanted to use the hands-on experience from
Animal Science to fluff my degree. However, I am now considering a career in teaching High
School Biology so I thought that the Animal Biology emphasis may help me teach it in a more
realistic and tangible way to the students.
It is the school that has my major.
Pre vet track
It offered the major program that I am interested in, is well respected in the agricultural
community in the South, and was the right financial choice.
best fit my major interests
Combination of science and business
I love agriculture and business
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
84
7. 6. Why didn't you choose CAES?
Text Response
I chose the applied economics path for the greater business focus.
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
1
8. 7. Which year are you in your college education?
#
Answer
Response
%
1
First year
24
26%
2
Second year
16
18%
3
Third year or
more
51
56%
Total
91
100%
Statistic
Value
Min Value
1
Max Value
3
Mean
2.30
Variance
0.74
Standard Deviation
0.86
Total Responses
91
9. 7a. What are the expectations you have for your program of
study in CAES?
Text Response
I want to learn more about the business side of agriculture.
I expect to learn about different animals and their needs in different areas.
To build bonds with the staff as I develops my skills for my intended career.
I expect the programs to prepare me for the job I receive. This means that I expect to learn
social techniques, technical techniques, and academic techniques that will propel me to success
in the field I choose.
I imagine that many of the classes will focus on agriculture and science. I imagine that some of
the science classes required for my major will be difficult, but I feel like I will enjoy them
because of my extensive background in agriculture.
Learning to develop the necessary skills to employ the resources I gain in the classroom in the
real world.
I expecty a lot of hands on eperience with animals so that I can develope a better understanding
of them.
I want to learn all the skills I'll need for a job (and grad school) and meet professors who can
teach me about cutting edge developments in research.
A smaller program than most with an advisor that is very knowledgeable about the program and
it's professors. I also look for a lot of research, internship, and scholarship opportunities with a
smaller and more specialized college like CAES.
To learn what I need to graduate on time and be successful
I expected a bigger and more established program
To gain the necessary materials to go to medical school (pre-med track)
To have a strong science background that will get me into pharmacy school and that will allow
me to be successful in pharmacy school.
teaching youth with disabilities via horticulture, spec edu division charter or alternative school
program
I want to learn how to be the best agriculture teacher I can, while making my students realize
how fun and interesting the field can be!
I would like to receive a hand-ons education where I am prepared to not only be able to discuss
topics but actually perform them as well.
A good education that can help me to make the next step in my life. Hopefully Med school.
I expect CAES to provide an in depth learning enviroment with hands-on experiences to help me
achieve th best education possible.
I expect my program to prepare me to obtain and keep a job in the agricultural field.
To get into the vet school and become a veterinarian
I hope that this program will get me far in life and prepare me for my future.
global intern-ships More opportunities to join in lab work and field work
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
22
10. 7b. What do you like about your experience so far?
Text Response
The teachers are very helpful in the ag college and seem like they actually care about the
students. Teachers that are not in the ag college seem like they hate their job and want to see
students fail.
I like the teachers and the diversity of education I am getting.
The staff seems very accessible.
I like my experience thus far. I think it was a good choice for me to major in a field in the College
of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The clubs such as MANRRS are great resources, and
I find myself grateful for the opportunities the college sends me via email.
I like the science classes so far.
I really enjoy the engineering program
The times I have been to CAES events, the people are always friendly which I think is one thing
that makes the College of Ag special. From what I hear about my friends in other colleges here
at UGA, they aren't treated like individuals, but rather as just another student.
I like that the college is small because it allows me more access to advisors than in other
colleges.
Fun classes, financial support for my research project, the research symposium, my scholarship,
the class in professionalism (communication and ethics) that went with my major
I've loved it so far. The professors and administrators within the CAES have always been very
easy to get in contact with. My advisor, Dr.Davis with the poultry science department has been
amazing. He has helped me along the right path to take the right classes with the best
professors and has done a great job of getting me ready to succeed.
I have loved all of it
I feel that I can receive good guidance because of the small engineering community at uga
The advisers
The faculty truly cares about the well being of every student.
The horticulture faculty are good at leading students in the right direction career wise. They are
very helpful.
Watching kids grow thru learning
I have had many opportunities to get involved in my community and throughout North Georgia,
especially through the Collegiate FFA.
I have enjoyed how friendly and community-like the college seems.
I've enjoyed just being around good people in the agg program. I've also enjoyed the agg
elective classes I've taken thus far.
I love how many of the classes allw you to get first had experiences with animals you are
studying and allow you to practice many of the techniques you learn about in class.
Everything! The staff are helpful and friendly, classes are not too large, very hands on and
practical. They teach you things that you will use every day in your job.
The classes are extremely interesting! I enjoy going to the classes and the labs because I am
learning so much that will help me in the future. Dr. Pringle and Dr. Dove are both really
passionate about the subject they are teaching and it shows when they are teaching.
I think that this is like a family, its small and very resourceful.
concern about students
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
24
11. 7c. What do you dislike about your experience so far?
Text Response
That we have to take the same math courses as other students, in particular calculus.
I wish there were more pre-vet geared classes and more companion animal/ ethics courses.
The large number of listserv emails.
I dislike that I am not funded by the college as much as I would like to be. As well, the college
has difficult advising techniques to deal with. Often the advisers do not understand what I as a
student need. The way I choose an appointment could also be simplified. It would be better if a
computer program analyzed my schedule and the adviser's schedule, and told me when would
be the best times for me to meet with the adviser.
none
Well, I was interested in applying to become a CAES ambassador, but at the meeting I attended
they said that they didn't really pick anyone that wasn't a junior or senior, and that was a bit
disappointing.
So far I have not found anything bad except for the distance between some classes which
cannot really be helped.
my major requirements changed after I already planned my four years, my advisor is not really
knowledgable about the area of my studies
The only thing that I can think of if that I am in the Honors Program, and there aren't a lot of
classes within CAES, especially for Animal Science majors, that are offered as Honors. Also,
when I came here over the summer for my orientation, none of the orientation leaders had
papers or advising appointments for me ahead of time like everyone else because they said the
Ag School hadn't sent them any. I'm not sure if that was the true case though.
Some classes, I feel, are unnecessary
the location of the building and the lack of a developed engineering department. I feel that the
department is not reputable.
It's doesn't have as much focus on Science courses for those who are pursuing pre-med tracks
AESC 2990s is one class that I believe should not be a requirement for my degree, and is the only
thing I dislike about my experience so far.
calculus and math requirements unsuitable for ag edu major
So far, the only thing I dislike about CAES is the schedule. Classes are so hard to fit together in a
reasonable time slot without having at least an hour between classes.
I dislike the negative stigma one receives as an agriculture major.
Nothing
I do not like how some of the classes are repetative.
Chemistry. I realize that chemistry is a vital part of earning a animal sciences degree, but the
way chemistry is taught at UGA you don't really learn what you need to know. If classes were
capped at a certain number such as English and Math are, I feel students would benefit greatly.
It was not until I took Intro to Animal Sciences did I actually understand many chemistry
concepts just because the teacher took the time to explain it and why it was important.
The amount of information required to remember for the tests. It's so intensively specific that
sometimes it's almost impossible unless you have been studying the subject for many years and
been dealing with the information for more then just a few weeks.
I dislike that they don't envolve everyone enough. We only have the kickoff at the beginning of
the year and that is it.
No
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
22
12. 7a. What do you appreciate about your experience in CAES?
Text Response
the people and how helpful all the professors are
My advisor. Dr. Lacy is the best!
The opportunities I have been given. I applied for an internship with the Cooperative Extension
program and interned on a Bamboo Farm last summer. My time at the farm taught me valuable
office skills and technical skills that I wouldn't have learned in the classroom.
I am very happy with the quality of classes that are offered for my degree. I feel as if the faculty
are well prepared and that they want to see me succeed.
I've had the opportunity to take classes that have taught me a lot about the area of agriculture
and food production.
The classes offered for my major, and that they are very willing to work with you and help you
with your transcript.
Great teachers that really want to students to learn. The best professors that I have had while at
UGA have been from the CAES.
The classes are small, the teachers are wonderful and willing to work with the students, and I
get a lot of hands on experience.
I really have enjoyed my advisor. Dr. Compton has been so well prepared for every appointment
we've had. He always has an idea of exactly what I need to take and remembers that my end
goal is to apply to pharmacy school.
Small classes, great professors, good peers, interesting material, easy scheduling, good job
networking
I really like the professors in CAES. In my experience, they are all really approachable. I also
appreciate the ability to take many science classes
Not having to apply to get into CAES like many other schools have too.
The faculty in the engineering department is hands down amazing. Coming from Georgia Tech
and seeing what their faculty had to offer, doesn't even compare to how much our faculty truly
cares and wants to help you excel in your career.
Smaller class, more personable, better chance of creating good relations between teachers and
students
The opportunities for hands-on, practical learning in a field that I find fascinating. Almost all of
my classes tie-in to one another, and I feel like the vast majority of things I learn wil be directly
relevant or practical to a career in animal science, no matter what path I may take.
The teachers. They really are a huge asset to the program. They have inspired me to pursue a
teaching career of my own
I am getting a degree in which I believe will be useful in my future business endeavors.
strong business focus and education thus far.
I liked it. Everyone is helpful and nice. It's like a small family.
Enthusiasm, dedication, and knowledgeability of the faculty
The small college feel. We really are a family. Rather than cut throat competition I feel like
CAES is a much more nurturing, personal school at UGA.
The professors and advisers to try to make time for you and pretty much always can. The classes
are smaller and the curriculum can be general to very specific.
I appreciate the one on one time I receive with my professors and advisors and their desire to
help me succeed.
I love how small and tight nit it is. Everyone is nice and says hi as you walk down that hall. I see
teachers not in classroom settings and they give me hugs and come over to say hi. All the
teachers have some kind of connection for some awesome internship or research project and
are willing to help you move forward with your career and give you all sorts of experience.
Very caring teachers and a good learning environment.
I have not really experienced much. Engineering is cut off from everything else.
Flexibility in allowing me to do the interdisciplinary degree
I love that my college experience has been so drastically different than most of the other people
at UGA. I have lots of very interesting experiences that I can share with my family, and I have
learned an incredible amount of stuff about agriculture that otherwise I would have never
learned. Because the college is one of the smaller ones at UGA, there's a feeling of friendliness
and community here that I really appreciate.
Small class sizes
Most of the classes are very hands on and prepare you to work with animals directly; professors
are very knowledgable about the subjects they teach.
The small class sizes and hands on experience.
Faculty to student ratio, dean's promise opportunities, many clubs and student organizations to
be involved in.
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13. 7b. How has CAES prepared you to move forward?
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it has given me a wealth of ag and business knowledge
Supportive advisors and courses.
I feel like I have a good variety of skills from the variety of classes that I have taken.
I have been able to obtain skills I didn't have before and been presented opportunities to get
involved on campus outside of class.
I've met great people/made some great friends that I will keep in contact with.
The classes I have taken have taught me so much and the information I have learned through
my CAES classes has stuck with me throughout my years a Georgia. I think the classes I have
taken taught me basic information that will be useful in my future career path.
I am now planning on going to PA school. Taking classes like reproductive endocrinology have
given me a head start on some of the material I will be learning. Also, avian bio-medical
techniques has given me a great advantage in learning to perform basic surgeries on chickens.
I have gotten the classes I needed so far.
My knowledge has increased exponentially in my field of study and the people around me are
very helpful and experienced.
CAES has prepared me to move forward by pushing me to achieve at my highest potential. The
hardest I've been pushed in college has been by CAES professors.
My classes have had a lot of real world examples, and I can see myself using them in my future
job.
The many different options for courses, involving service learning projects, has really tied
together what you learn in school vs. how you apply it in the real world. Also, the student
groups (Society of Women Engineers and ASHRAE, particularly) have been very helpful in
learning real world practices and gaining leadership experience.
It has given me the economic study that I love and wanted and also give me a new perspective
related to the agricultural and environmental aspect. It has made me want to continue my
education and get a masters hopefully.
CAES has shown me numerous aspects of the animal science industry, from the production and
utilization of animal products for food to the health and maintenance of farm animals. I want to
either be a veterinarian or pursue a doctorate degree and focus on research, and my classes
have given me a good idea of what a career in either of those fields might be like.
It has definitely prepared me for graduate school, which I hope to attend here at UGA in the fall.
It has shown me to appreciate states that truly support their youth in the livestock and
agriculture industries. As the states like Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas realize these children are
the future leaders and the world depends on agriculture to survive.
the education i am getting in applicable skills for running a business.
I have a well rounded background that I believe can get me a position in a variety of Horticulture
backgrounds.
Technical capacity and knowledge to complete expected tasks as technical agricultural worker
CAES has provided me with numerous networking opportunities.
There is an emphasis on actually industry application that is missing in other colleges
CAES has prepared me to move forward my educating me about professionalism, how to build
relationships, and by providing me with a strong knowledgeable background of food science.
All the teachers have some kind of connection for some awesome internship or research project
and are willing to help you move forward with your career and give you all sorts of experience.
It has taught me the fundamentals of my degree as well as requiring me to take courses that
have given me a background in other sciences then I had anticipated.
Engineering is a very valuable degree.
The wide array of courses related to agriculture, flexibility and financial help in studying abroad,
and supportive professors have oven me a solid base in agriculture on a local and international
scale.
CAES has given me a wonderful environment in which to grow during my college experience.
Everything is very laid back here, so it allowed me to learn the ropes and develop professionally
without having to be afraid of harsh repercussions for failure. My experience here also led me
to find what I hope my path in life will be.
No clue
It has given me some insight into what working with animals will be like, in addition to showing
other options of working with animals; also, I got a job at the veterinary school through an email
sent out through the list serve - this has greatly helped me to further my career in veterinary
medicine
Very educated professors! Hands on experience in real agricultural setting i.e. greenhouses and
gardens, lots of encouragement to travel via study abroad programs and intership opportunities.
Through my involvement in clubs and organizations, I have developed my leadership and
communication skills necessary for a successful career.
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14. 8. Regarding the CAES undergraduate program, what
improvements should be made?
Text Response
the computer lab need a lot of work. that printer is down for a tleast 2 days a week
N/A
CAES should offer more opportunities for Agricultural Engineering students. Programs,
Internships, etc. should be made available for us.
Lack of use of technology in the classroom seems to be a reoccurring problem in many of my
classes. The professors get frustrated when things do not work for them, and they respond by
giving up. The Tandberg system and eLC cause the most problems.
Although my advisers have all been very nice, I've gone through 4 in the past year. I was hoping
to get to know my adviser, but that's been impossible.
CAES students register later than the other science majors through Franklin leaving many CAES
with no open science classes that are required for our major. This should be improved because I
know it sets back many students when they can not take the classes they need that semester.
I can't speak for the whole program, but poultry science is great, and I cannot think of anything
to change.
I really have enjoyed the program so far. I wish there were more opportunities to meet others in
my specific major.
More hands on studying and field work knowledge
N/A
Teach a CAES students only calculus class, that is related to things we actually need to know.
A lot of the agriculture classes overlap into the environmental majors, when the classes don't
necessarily really apply.
It would be nice to have more emphasis on companion animals, more open opportunities for
research, and more student events.
PLEASE- put more funding to the engineering department. The department is in desperate need
of new equipment (ranging from computers in labs to actual laboratory equipment for learning
purposes). Engineering is a part of the college that can bring in a lot of money to UGA (see
Georgia Tech for example), if you put money into it, the return on investment is sure to exceed
your expectations.
There should be more opportunities to talk with graduate schools.
Possibly include a year of foreign language requirement.
I believe there should be a class (probably required for everyone) that focuses on current issues
and controversies in the animal agriculture industry. I have many friends who ask me about
different aspects of things I learn in class, and a lot of the time I can't really answer them
because when we discuss those kinds of issues in class it's more on a passive basis. Also, I feel
like a greater emphasis should be placed on writing scientifically, like from research papers to
journal articles. If I continue with animal research, I don't think I have the best background right
now in having to write and read and decipher scientific literature.
There needs to be more support for various groups and competitive teams, as students who
travel to events make contacts with people from all across the country, and these contacts could
be any one from Temple Grandin to the Governor of Georgia to the CEO of Tyson Meats. After
college finding a job is the next be step in life and the connections made on judging trips can
give students the edge up on their competition.
I would like to see more variation in the science courses that are available for credit.
i want to see more sustainable and non-conventional farming classes. Also, the food industries
major should have classes designed for catering to the specific needs of restaurants.
The programs offered by CAES do not really get advertised over in the Russell Hall area so it's
harder to get involved since I don't know what's going on.
I wish I had more hands-on experience operating tractors and other power tools and farm
machinery.
More focus on business work and knowledge. Eliminate Quality Control as a course, replace with
course modeled on Terry's Operations Management course.
I would love to see more honors classes offered, but I know that's not an east thing to do.
Structuring the types of classes required
There is a lot of division between departments. I feel like we could gain a great deal of variety of
the College cross-department interaction more.
More ABET accredited degrees and a the program needs to seriously start competing with other
major engineering schools.
I feel like I'm not learning as much as i could. There is so much sitting in dark classrooms
listening to people drone on and not really putting what we're learning into a real life
perspective. Some professors do but many don't. And I don't see why Soils and Hydrology is a
required course.
More awareness and more integration with other studies
CAES could possibly do more publicizing about the college in general and
internship/scholarship/career opportunities.
Class sizes- I dont like huge lecture classes, and I know most classes (Nutrition, Repro) have to
be taken by everyone, but it would be nice to keep classes like Practicum and Beef Production
smaller so there's more hands on work.
I believe everything in the CAES undergraduate program works well.
Engineering students should not be required to take BIOL 1107. It really has absolutely nothing
to do with our major.
Chemistry is very difficult, and probably a turn-off for most Agriculture freshman.
diversify program to promote more specialized studies via on site farm experience or alternative
skils offered such as hort therapy programs
The recruiter. Not sure what his name was (Brice maybe?). He was my first contact at CAES and
he was extremely judgmental and sexist. When I indicated I wanted to pursue a major
resembling agronomy he insisted I was in the wrong place. Said things along the lines of there
aren't many girls in CAES and most of them are over with the horses. I felt like I spent the whole
hour convincing him I was worthy of being in CAES instead of the other way around like most
recruiters do.
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Personally, I think that the main thing that should be changed is growth and recruitment. You
always hear about what's going on in other colleges, but unless you're in CAES, you are not very
informed of CAES activities. I feel like like the CAES voice should become stronger, afterall,
agriculture is the American backbone.
the advisors are terrible - my advisor didn't even know the requirements to get into the vet
school here, and it's less than a mile from his office. I feel he hasn't been able to advise me on
what classes to take or when to take them for my greatest advantage. I think the advisors
should be much better informed, or at least the inexperienced teachers shouldn't be allowed to
be advisors. Also, all the classes are characteristically conflicting in time with many of the other
classes that are required for the degree.
I do wish there were minors offered at the Griffin campus as well as summer courses.
I think maybe outreaches which promote agriculture as a professional and highly respectable
career field to help promote the public opinion especially among urban populations.
I think it's going great.
I personally think the undergraduate Chemistry requirements should be removed. Every class
you take in CAES goes over the little chemistry you need to complete that particular course. I do
not think it is fair we should have to take classes with pre-med and pre-pharm kids that are used
as their weed out. It greatly hurt my GPA my first semester.
I feel that the courses should be more challenging. For the most of my CAES classes you can
easily make an "A" if you have an old test. The importance of writing should also be emphasized.
I have only had to write two papers total in all of my CAES classes. I somewhat think that my
grammar and writing skills have declined since high school which is concerning.
More classes! I would love to see more equine emphasis classes.
I definitely think that the staff needs to be more hands on with their students outside of the
classroom.
Could you provide more informations for undergraduates that what they should do in each
year?
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15. 9. Is there anything else we did not ask about CAES that you
wish to share?
Text Response
YOU GUYS RULE
nope
CAES is, by far, the best college on this campus. They really care about the success of their
students and they do not get nearly enough recognition for all they do.
The hands on experience is really wonderful.
I would like to see CAES making more of their classes apply as electives for other majors in other
schools. I've gotten the opportunity to take some agriculture classes and they have really
informed me and made me a better informed citizen.
I love the small atmosphere.
The engineering faculty is terrific and they should be appreciated more :)
No.
The administrators and faculty have really been a great help in my college career, especially
when changing my major into CAES.
I don't believe so.
After being in the midwest for two years, it is a great disappointment to come back to my home
state and realize that even our agriculture school is removed from agriculture. I believe
instructors need to focus more on teaching students the fundamentals of agriculture and focus
less on what their next research project will be.
Not in particular no.
jo anne norris is amazing. period.
No.
I fill as though the Hort program is designed mainly for people who want jobs in pro-profit
landscaping jobs or working with ornamental plants. Please offer more classes on advanced fruit
and vegetable production, orchard production or working in non-profit agriculture positions.
There should be more hands-on farm work. You really need a shuttle that goes down to the
State Botanical Garden, the Hort Farm on Hog Mountain Road and the Hort Greenhouses on
Milledge Ave.
No
I love the College of Ag, it has truly been a wonderful undergraduate experience and I am
honored to have been a part of this organization. I do wish the college as a whole did more
events and had a stronger voice in SGA etc. I know these goals exist, implementing them just
seems to have been difficult.
none
No
No.
no
nothing I can think of
I would also like to see more women in the traditional agriculture fields (i.e. Agronomy, Turf,
etc.) which I think would help draw in more women to the college to major in these
departments as well.
Nope
I think that internships should be publicized and encouraged more than study abroad. Study
abroad seems to be more fun than anything else and probably will not result in a job. I think the
best way to improve the reputation of CAES would be to increase the average starting salary of
graduates from ~$45,000. Students must be prepared for and exposed to the workforce earlier
with internships. Then, more students would be qualified for better jobs and have a network to
guide them in the search for employment. I also think one of the main reasons we have the
highest percentage of students going on to graduate or professional school is due to the fact
that many students are either unsure of what job they would like or are unable to find a job. I
believe I have had a great experience in my undergraduate career. I hope improvements can be
made so that students in the future can have an even better experience than I have had. Thank
you for all of your hard work towards this project.
N/A
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