AAQEP Accreditation 2022
Appendix C: Program Capacity and Institutional Commitment
Agriculture Specialist Credential Program
Faculty Qualifications
| Current Rank/Title | Professor (Emeriti) |
| Terminal Degree (Y/N) | Y (Ph.D.) |
| Institution Granting Degree | Univ. of Wyoming |
| Year Degree Granted | 1985 |
| Field/Specialization Certificate | Agricultural Education |
| Related Qualifications | Link to CV |
| Course numbers of regularly assigned courses | EHD 154A EHD 155A |
| Years at institution | 36 |
| Current Rank/Title | Professor |
| Terminal Degree (Y/N) | Y (Ed.D) |
| Institution Granting Degree | New Mexico State Univ. |
| Year Degree Granted | 1984 |
| Field/Specialization Certificate | Agricultural Education |
| Related Qualifications | Link to CV |
| Course numbers of regularly assigned courses | AGED 187 EHD 155B AGRI 280 AGRI 281 |
| Years at institution | 20 |
| Current Rank/Title | Professor |
| Terminal Degree (Y/N) | Y (Ph.D.) |
| Institution Granting Degree | Univ. of Florida |
| Year Degree Granted | 2005 |
| Field/Specialization Certificate | Agricultural Education |
| Related Qualifications | Link to CV |
| Course numbers of regularly assigned courses | AGED 135 AGED 150 CI 161 |
| Years at institution | 18 |
| Current Rank/Title | Assistant Professor |
| Terminal Degree (Y/N) | Y (Ed.D) |
| Institution Granting Degree | Texas A&M/Texas Tech Univ. |
| Year Degree Granted | 2017 |
| Field/Specialization Certificate | Agricultural Education |
| Related Qualifications | Link to CV |
| Course numbers of regularly assigned courses | AGED 50 AGED 120s EHD 155A |
| Years at institution | 2 |
| Current Rank/Title | Lecturer (part-time) |
| Terminal Degree (Y/N) | No (M.S) |
| Institution Granting Degree | Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo |
| Year Degree Granted | 2003 |
| Field/Specialization Certificate | Agricultural Education |
| Related Qualifications | Link to CV |
| Course numbers of regularly assigned courses | AGED 50 EHD 155A |
| Years at institution | 5 |
| Current Rank/Title | Lecturer (part-time) |
| Terminal Degree (Y/N) | No (M.S) |
| Institution Granting Degree | Univ. of Nebraska - Lincoln |
| Year Degree Granted | 2019 |
| Field/Specialization Certificate | Applied Science / Ag Education |
| Related Qualifications | Link to CV |
| Course numbers of regularly assigned courses | EHD 155B AGRI 281 AGED 189 |
| Years at institution | 2 |
| Current Rank/Title | Supervisor (part-time) |
| Terminal Degree (Y/N) | No (M.S) |
| Institution Granting Degree | Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo |
| Year Degree Granted | 2007 |
| Field/Specialization Certificate | Agricultural Education |
| Related Qualifications | Link to CV |
| Course numbers of regularly assigned courses | EHD 155A |
| Years at institution | 1 |
| Current Rank/Title | Supervisor (part-time) |
| Terminal Degree (Y/N) | No (M.S) |
| Institution Granting Degree | Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo |
| Year Degree Granted | 2017 |
| Field/Specialization Certificate | Agricultural Education |
| Related Qualifications | Link to CV |
| Course numbers of regularly assigned courses | EHD 155A |
| Years at institution | 1 |
Facilities
A well equipped agriculture shop laboratory that contains welding, woodworking, and power mechanics equipment and office space for two ag mechanics instructors
An excellent University farm laboratory (approximately 1,000 acres) adjacent to the rest of the University campus containing field crops, vineyards, enology facilities, orchards animal science units, dairy, animal science pavilion, meats laboratory,farm market, greenhouse facilities, agricultural mechanics shop and equipment storage yard,
A large classroom that seats approximately 67.
A medium size classroom that seats approximately 48
A small classroom that seats approximately 38.
A small classroom arranged to simulate a high school agriculture classroom contains 6 computers and seats 24.
Dr. Vaughn Office
Dr. Rocca Office
Dr. Freeman Office, Regional Supervisor Office,, Administrative Assistant Office, small conference room
Two computer labs used for AGED 150. Room 101 contains 36 computers and Room 229 contains 24 computers.
Staff Support
| Role | Length of Time in Position | Description of Support Provided to Program |
| Animal Sciences & Ag Education Department Administrative Assistant | 12 years | Provides administrative and clerical support to the department chair and faculty; prepares and processes schedule of courses under the direction of the department chair; schedules facilities for classes; maintains department records including budget reconciliation, purchases, and travel arrangements; orders and organizes department supplies and materials; obtains and posts schedules for each faculty member including officer hours and meetings; reviews incoming mail and correspondence for proper routing; screens calls and visitors to provide assistance as needed; coordinates a variety of department special events and projects; prepares agendas and keeps department meeting minutes. |
| Role | Length of Time in Position | Description of Support Provided to Program |
| Academic Advisor for Ag. Education undergraduate students | 6 years (2015) | Tahler and the other college-based advisors assist Agricultural Education students in the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology in achieving their goals, both academically and professionally. The advising staff provide resources and services such as academic advising, assistance with internships, and skill development in resume writing and interviewing. |
Student Feedback
| Description of Tool & How it is Used (when it is administered, how it is administered) | Description of How Data are Used to Inform Program Practices | Tool Currently in Use? (Y/N) |
| The Fresno State Student Ratings of Instruction (FSSRI), was designed by a task force
composed of faculty representatives from all 8 colleges, some with professional expertise
related to the assessment of learning as well as scale construction. It is based on
the principle that we should ask students to report on directly observable instructor
behaviors for which there is published empirical evidence that the behavior promotes
learning. The individual items are customizable by the instructor so that the most
appropriate and beneficial data is collected. The specific items are available for review on the faculty affairs website. The instrument is made available to students near the end of eachup Survey academic term. Students receive an email with a link which allows them to complete the instrument online. |
One or more FSSR student rating is conducted for each of the Ag. Education faculty per semester. The score reports are accessible in faculty’s online portal one week to 10 days after the grades due deadline. Department chairs have access to written comments to review, and deans offices have access to the reports for placement in personnel files. Ag. Specialist program faculty review and analyze their student ratings each semester. In doing so, areas that can be improved are identified and plans formulated to achieve greater success in those designated areas. | Yes |
| Description of Tool & How it is Used (when it is administered, how it is administered) | Description of How Data are Used to Inform Program Practices | Tool Currently in Use? (Y/N) |
| Student feedback is collected from program completers using a graduate follow-up survey that is administered every five years. This survey provides graduates perception of the effectiveness of the program. | This data is reviewed by program faculty to identify areas of strength and weakness. Faculty identify strategies to improve the areas identified as weak. | Yes |
| Description of Tool & How it is Used (when it is administered, how it is administered) | Description of How Data are Used to Inform Program Practices | Tool Currently in Use? (Y/N) |
| Mentor teacher survey forms for EHD 155A AND 155B provide candidates to provide feedback on their mentor teacher. | This information is reviewed by university faculty to provide insight into mentor teacher performance. | Yes |
| Description of Tool & How it is Used (when it is administered, how it is administered) | Description of How Data are Used to Inform Program Practices | Tool Currently in Use? (Y/N) |
| The Teacher Credential CSU Exit Survey provides feedback from program completers to help improve credential programs. | Unfortunately Agriculture Specialist Candidate feedback is not separated from other credential candidates. Therefore this survey is of no value to our program. | Yes |
| Description of Tool & How it is Used (when it is administered, how it is administered) | Description of How Data are Used to Inform Program Practices | Tool Currently in Use? (Y/N) |
| The EHD 154A and AGRI 280 Seminars provide opportunities for candidates to provide feedback on their student teaching experience. Candidates share both positive and negative comments about their experience. | Seminar instructors share this feedback with the other coaches. Coaches then work with mentor teachers to strengthen the mentor teachers performance. | Yes |
Student Support Services
Recruitment Website for the four California Ag Teacher preparation programs
Funding for travel to supervise student teachers and attend agricultural education meetings in California. The contract also provides funding for a coordinator for Teach Ag California, and for the annual Student Teacher Conclave, New Professionals Conference, and Mentoring Teacher Conference. These funds are provided through a California Department of Education contract with Fortuna Union High school District.
The California Agricultural Teachers' Association (CATA) provides inservice workshops and professional development opportunities/activities for California Agriculture Teachers.
Review and approval, in collaboration with the single subject coordinator, of candidate applications for admission to the credential program
Website with Single Subject Handbook, Calendars
Review of completers’ transcripts, applications, and Tk20 scores. Approves successful candidates and submits their information to the CCTC which issues the credentials.
Directions and support for candidates to gain access and to successfully utilize Tk20 for submission of data to verify their completion of Teacher Performance Expectations.