Developing Human Potential

ALEC in Action

Welcome!

Enrolling in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication (ALEC) offers many choices of courses and programs to suit your interests and career plans. You are invited to contact our faculty members for information and specifics about our programs.

The ALEC Department serves clients of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, especially those involved in agriculture, natural resources, the environment, and youth and community development.

Our Vision

The Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication develops human potential through:

* Excellence in teaching
* Expanded scholarship and research
* Outreach to communities
* International engagement

Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication is to develop agricultural leaders, educators, journalists and other professionals through teaching, research and extension/education.

Our Values

Faculty, staff, and students of ALEC:

* Work with energy and passion
* Enable human potential through collaboration
* Foster community within the department and across service communities
* Articulate and adhere to high ethical principles
* Develop and disseminate new knowledge through research and scholarship
* Model global citizenship through comprehensive international programs