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SIU Carbondale - Your Next Destination

Contact Information

Facebook:

  • SIUC College of Agricultural Sciences

Peter Dirks

Recruitment and Instruction

College of Agricultural Sciences

pdirks@siu.edu

618/453-3080

618/303-4051 (Mobile)

618/453-2505 (Fax)

Group Challenge

What is an RSO?

Which is not a major offered in the College of Agricultural Sciences?

SIU students get hands on experience on our ________ acre farm.

A. Registered Student Occupation

A. Agribusiness Economics

B. Registered Student Organization

B. Animal Science: Equine Science

C. Review Service Override

C. Forest Recreation Management

A. 1000

B. 2000

C. 500

D. 750

D. Recreational Service Opportunity

D. Agricultural Education

E. All of the above are majors

What is a Saluki?

A. An Egyptian Hunting Dog

B. The SIU Mascot

C. A Species of African Bird

D. All of the Above

E. A & B

Your Career

Notable Alumni

Career Fair

University Career Fair

Richard Guebert

Illinois Farm Bureau President

Bill Raben

Chair of the Illinois Soybean Board

David DeLeaney

Retired COO Potash Corporation

Roger Billingsly

Sr. Vice-President of Research and Development Dole Foods

Greg Webb

Vice-President of State and Government Relations for ADM

Glen Webb

Fmr. Chairman and CEO of Growmark

Ken Maschhoff

Chairman of the Board, The Maschhoffs

Paul Georgy

Co-Founder of Allendale, Inc an International Agricultural Advisory and Research Firm

College of Ag Career Fair

40+ companies present

Apply for internships/jobs

Network with current professionals

Grad School

Your Networking

Master's Degree Programs:

  • Agribusiness Economics
  • Animal Science
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Forestry
  • Plant, Soil, and Agricultural Systems

Study Abroad

Internships/Externships

Two weeks - Full academic year

College of Ag Sponsored Trips for Class Credit

Obtain Valuable Work Experience

Professional Learning

Potential for Class Credit

www.cie.siu.edu

i2i Program

Undergraduate Research

Ideas to Investigation

Research Rookies

Start research as a freshman

Work one on one with mentor

Your Involvement

REACH Grant

Hands on investigative research

Aims to prepare students for workforce

Execute project from start to finish

Develop critical problem-solving and communication skills

Research as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior

Work on your own project

Greek Life

Registered Student Organizations

www.siu.edu/research/

33 Fraternities and Sororities

85% of Greek students are involved in other organizations

Leadership education on local, state, and national levels

Roughly 50% of community service at SIU

Higher graduation and retention rates

Better grades on average than non greek students

More than 400+RSO on campus

More than 25 within College of Ag

New Student Cookout and Club Fair

www.fsl.siu.edu

www.getinvolved.siu.edu

Work Experience

University Farms

2,000 acre working farm and forest system

With SIU

100 acres for hay production

300 acres of pastoral land for animals

600 acres of row crop research

1,000 acres of forest and watershed areas

Your Home Away From Home

Federal and Non-Federal Work Study

Get experience working in your field

Job Search Engine

Hands on Learning for every major

Apart From SIU

Agronomy Center

Beef Evaluation Center

Beef Cattle Center

Belleville Research Center

Compost Research Center

Equine Center

Experimental Forest

Greenhouses

Horticulture Center

Illinois Soybean Center

Kuehn Research and Education Center

Metabolism and Physiology Center

Service Center and Feed Mill

Sustainability Center

Swine Center

Tree Improvement Center

Opportunities to work for local farmers, as well as restaurants, retail, or many other businesses

www.studentjobs.siu.edu

Housing Contract

LLC - Steagall Hall

www.housing.siu.edu

  • Residence Halls
  • Contracts&Terms
  • Contract Now!

Living Learning Community

  • Live with fellow ag-students
  • Increased student retention rate
  • Overall better performance in class

Why Residence Halls?

  • Pay one bill
  • Comprehensive dining program
  • Live closer to campus
  • Access to computer labs
  • Relax with upgraded safety and security

Your Money

Local/National Scholarships

SIU Scholarships

$100,000 in annual scholarships for agriculture students

Available at the beginning of September, due February 1st

Talk with your Guidance Counselor

Local Scholarships

Farm Bureau

National FFA Scholarship

Apply for FAFSA

http://scholarships.siu.edu/

Your Major

Agricultural Systems

Agribusiness Economics

What are you interested in?

Agricultural Education

Agriculture Technology -Management

Agricultural Communication

Agriculture Production

General Agriculture

Food & Process Engineering

Agribusiness Management and Finance

Energy and Environmental Policy

Farm Business Management

Pre-law

Sales and marketing

A. Business

B. Plants/Animals

C. Human Nutrition/ Hospitality

D. Forestry

E. Other

Dr. Karen Jones

Office Phone: 618 | 453.2496

E-mail: kljones@siu.edu

Dr. Ira Altman

Office Phone: 618 | 453-2421

E-mail: ialtman@siu.edu

Animal Science

Hospitality and Tourism

Forestry

Animal Production

Equine Science

Pre-Veterinary Medicine&Science

Hotel Management

Restaurant Management

Tourism

Forest Hydrology

Forest Recreation and Park Management

Forest Resource Management

Urban Forest Management

Wildlife Habitat Management&Conservation

Bill Banz

Office Phone: 618/4532329

E-mail:banz@siu.edu

Dr. Jim Zaczek

Office Phone: 618/453.3341

E-mail: zaczek@siu.edu

Bill Banz

Office Phone: 618/4532329

E-mail:banz@siu.edu

Horticulture

Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Crop, Soil and Environmental Management

General Nutrition

Nutrition for Wellness

Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Landscape Horticulture

Production Horticulture

Turfgrass Management

Crop Production&Management

Soil Science

Dr. Karen Jones

Office Phone: 618 | 453.2496

E-mail: kljones@siu.edu

Bill Banz

Office Phone: 618/453.2329

E-mail:banz@siu.edu

Your Visit

Schedule a Campus Visit

Have you visited the SIU Carbondale campus before?

Located on the edge of 270,000 acre Shawnee National Forest

A. Yes

B. No

Schedule visit through either:

College of Agricultural Sciences

Peter Dirks: pdirks@siu.edu

SIU Carbondale Admissions Office

admissions@siu.edu

Talk with an Adviser

Apply

Contact the College of Agricultural Sciences and talk one on one with an Adviser

Apply online at admissions.siu.edu

  • Click on "How to Apply "
  • Start applying September 1st for Fall 2017 School year

Application Checklist:

  • Completed application for admission/scholarships
  • $40 non-refundable application fee
  • Official copy of ACT/SAT score
  • Copy of transcripts sent to SIU

Student to Faculty Ratio 15:1

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