Texas A&M AgriLife Task Force Reports

During the Spring 2021 semester, nine faculty task forces were charged with advancing academic initiatives to advance our shared mission and facilitate more transparent policies and procedures in AgriLife Research, AgriLife Extension and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

These task forces have completed summary reports and have undergone a period of public review and comment. The comment periods have closed, but the reports can still be accessed below in .pdf format.

Look for outcomes of this initiative in communications from the vice chancellor and dean. For questions about the task forces or the process, please email [email protected]

Task Force Reports and Comments

You may scroll down or click on the task force name below to review their summary report.

AgriLife Research Strategic Plan

Fellow: Juan Landivar, Research and Extension Center at Corpus Christi | [email protected]

Read the AgriLife Research Strategic Plan Report (PDF)

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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Strategic Plan

Fellow: Seth Murray, Soil and Crop Sciences | [email protected]

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Strategic Plan Report (PDF)

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College Policies for Graduate Education

Fellow: Seth Murray, Soil and Crop Sciences | [email protected]

College Policies for Graduate Education (PDF)

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Individualized Major in the College

Fellow: Seth Murray, Soil and Crop Sciences | [email protected]

Individualized Major in the College Report (PDF)

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International Research and Development in AgriLife

Fellow: Megha Parajulee, Research and Extension Center at Lubbock | [email protected]

International Research and Development in AgriLife Report (PDF)

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Promotion Guidance for AgriLife Research Faculty

Fellow: Megha Parajulee, Research and Extension Center at Lubbock | [email protected]

Promotion Guidance for AgriLife Research Faculty Report (PDF)

Supplemental File – Supplement to the Guidance For Use in the Promotion Process: Best Practices Recommendations

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Promotion Guidance for College Academic Professional Track

Fellow: Robert Strong Jr., Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications | [email protected]

Promotion Guidance for College Academic Professional Track Report (PDF)

Supplemental File – Consensus Guidance Document

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The Thomas Ranch

Fellow: Juan Landivar, Research and Extension Center at Corpus Christi | [email protected]

The Thomas Ranch Report (PDF)

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Youth Development in AgriLife

Fellow: Robert Strong Jr., Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications | [email protected]

Youth Development in AgriLife Report

Supplemental File – AgriLife Youth Development Inventory

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