Extractions: The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources offers a number of scholarships to incoming students. These awards are based on academic achievement in high school, SAT scores, and potential for academic and professional accomplishment. You do not need to apply for these awards; you will be automatically considered when you apply for admission to the University of Connecticut. In addition to the scholarships for incoming students listed below, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources/Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture also awards over $150,000 in scholarships to continuing students enrolled in our programs. These scholarships are described in the brochure titled "Scholarships and Awards". For additional information about these scholarships or our programs please contact Office of Academic Programs, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 1376 Storrs Road, U-90, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-4090. Phone: (860) 486-2919 E-mail: acadprog@canr.uconn.edu The following is a current listing of scholarships available to incoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources students:
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Extractions: Prospective Undergraduates Why UWA? Undergraduate Degrees ... Contact Us World populations and economies are rapidly increasing the demand for environmental amenities. Landscape managers enable councils, governments, companies and individuals to apply scientific and design principles in creating well-designed and sustainable environments for living. By earning a degree in Landscape Management you will be prepared to work in an exciting new career. The Bachelor of Science in Landscape Management combines a scientific understanding of plants and their environment with the design principles of landscape architecture. This unique combination addresses the needs of society for culturally relevant and biologically sustainable environments. When you graduate in landscape management you can expect to be in high demand because of your unique combination of skills in biology and design. You will find career opportunities in management, advisory or consulting positions in the private sector or local and regional governments. The Bachelor of Science in Landscape Management degree course is nationally and internationally recognised. You may apply for student membership of the
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Extractions: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences The Plant and Soil Science program allows students to expand their knowledge of science and apply it to plant production, landscape design, and environmental issues related to plants and soils. Our program provides a unique, interdisciplinary opportunity to study plant/soil ecosystems that are managed for food, feed, or fiber production, for landscape purposes, or for recycling/waste utilization, areas that are very important from societal and environmental perspectives. Our faculty represent the disciplines of agronomy, horticulture, entomology, plant pathology, and soil science. A Look at Our Program The Plant and Soil Science program integrates classroom and field experiencesand incorporates relevant environmental, social, and economic issues into the curriculum. It is flexible, allowing you to pursue your interest in plant production, landscape design, and environmental issues related to plants and soils, while preparing for career opportunities and graduate studies. Faculty help students develop individualized courses of study to match their interests and career goals. The following are areas of concentration within the program: Agroecology/Sustainable Agriculture Realizing that food and a healthy environment are necessities of life, this option focuses on studying ecologically sound agricultural practices from an ecosystem perspective. This holistic approach seeks to develop in students an understanding of the complex nature of managing agroecosystems that are environmentally sound, economically viable, and socially responsible. Science is integrated with small business management. A goal of this concentration is to develop a knowledge base and skills to critically analyze and address issues related to sustainable agriculture.
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Extractions: The Plant Sciences department offers a major leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Plant Sciences and Landscape Systems with five concentrations: Business Management, Horticulture and Agronomy, Landscape Design, Public Horticulture, and Turfgrass Management. Each concentration offers a different approach to address the breadth of opportunities available to Plant Sciences and Landscape Systems undergraduate students. A minimum of 124 credit hours including internship is required for each concentration. Full-time summer internships are available at selected local, regional, and national companies or institutions. Part-time summer or semester internships are available from Plant Sciences and Landscape Systems, other university departments and laboratories and local commercial firms. The Horticulture and Agronomy concentration is designed for the student desiring to pursue professions that include graduate studies, research and commercial production of agronomic and horticultural crops. Careful selection of departmental courses and other electives in consultation with an academic advisor will prepare graduates for the career of their choice. The concentration consists of two tracks of study: (1) emphasis in agronomy and (2) emphasis in horticulture.
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Extractions: As of December 22, 2000 JOB POSITIONS Ansley Golf Club in Atlanta, GA , is accepting resumes for Assistant Golf Course Superintendent position candidates. The two courses (Ansley and Settindown) each has a Superintendent and Assistant. Assistants are groomed to assume a Superintendent position at one of the club's courses within 2-4 years as it becomes available. The Assistant's position requires a BS in a turfgrass management related concentration and a commitment to an approximately six-year program of advancement. Assistants must develop competence in bentgrass greens managment, pesticide application, irrigation system operation and repair, safety and hazard communication compliance, record keeping, and crew management. Benefits include the following: 401k plan, medical and dental insurance, sick leave, holiday comp-time, GCSAA and GGCSA dues, meals and golf privileges. Please send resumes to:
Extractions: The skills needed by workers in the agricultural services industry differ widely by occupation. The industry is characterized by an unusually high proportion of workers who have not finished high school: 29 percent as compared with about 13 percent for all industries. These workers qualify for entry-level positions as animal caretakers, farmworkers, and landscaping and groundskeeping workers, which require little or no prior training or experience. The basic tasks associated with many of these jobs usually can be learned in less than a week, and most newly hired workers are trained on the job. Training often is given under the close supervision of an experienced employee or supervisor.
