Dr. Jeff Savell

Vice Chancellor and Dean

Dr. Patricia Klein

Executive Associate Dean

Dr. Mary Bryk

Associate Dean - Academic Operations

Dr. Cathy Ross

Associate Dean -Faculty Affairs

Dr. Chris Skaggs

Associate Dean - Student Development

Dr. Jenna Kurten

Associate Dean - Student Success

Dr. Craig Coates

Associate Dean - Programmatic Success

Total students at Texas A&M University Fall 2025:

74,427

# of undergrad and grad students in the College of AGLS

8,740 undergrad

1,337 grad

Money Magazine ranks TAMU 1st Nationally in:

"Great schools you can actually get into"

Fiske Guide to Colleges ranks TAMU 1st among national public universities for:

A superior education at an affordable cost

Experiential learning:

-825 undergrad students participate in research

-2,400 students completed internships

-675 students study-abroad in 48 diff countries

Morrill Act of 1862

-established land grant colleges

-TAMU is a land grant college founded in 1876

Hatch Act of 1887

established experiment stations (research) at land grant colleges

Smith-Lever Act of 1914

-established Extension Service (outreach) to provide info to the public; known today as Texas AgriLife Extension

University wide scholarship application:

opened: 10/15/25

deadline: 02/02/2026

What do you need to be eligible for an Aggie Ring?

-90 completed undergrad hours with 45 resident hours at TAMU

-2.0 cumulative GPA

Pre registration for Spring 2026:

11/6 - 11/19

How to calculate GPR:

Total grade points/ total number of graded hours

Who discussed resume building with us?

Spencer Pepper

You should always include the following sections on your resume:

education & experiences

Objective statement on resume is:

NOT required but recommended

What kind of verbs do you use when describing your experiences/accomplishments on your resume?

ACTION verbs

Quantify experiences in bullets (ie: hours per week worked, # of people served, etc)

-effective bullets = action verb + quantified

-3 to 5 bullets recommended per activity/experience

Arrange categories/sections in order of RELEVANCE, presenting your most marketable info first:

-list activities in reverse chronological order

List your most recent:

-education first

-work backwards from there

If you list a foreign language, then:

-List the level of fluency (basic, conversational, fluent)

If you give a cell phone number on your resume:

-your voicemail must be professional

-recruiters want your name on the voicemail response

-do not answer the phone if you are driving, busy, or in a noisy place

Print size on resume should be _____ and always ___ colored font.

- 10 point to 12 point font

-black

Resume should be a maximum of:

one page

Margins should be set at ____ or greater on all sides.

0.5"

Print resume on ___ paper that can be copied and NOT on ____ paper.

-good

-colored

Resume DONT'S:

-using pronouns

-including references without request

-making misinterpretations

-cluttering your resume with nonessential info

-including personal info (SSN, age, gender, height, weight, photographs, etc)

What should you use for instant resume feedback?

vmock

Successful students:

-attend class regularly

-stay up to date with their coursework

-read the textbook before going to class

-are organized

Unless you are earning 100%:

-no options are off the table

-remain open and try new strategies

What should a 5 days study plan before a test look like to remove stress from studying?

-study aprox 2 hours each night

-start with OLDEST material first

-tackle the most difficult courses/subjects you like least in your study sessions

Rule of thumb (for studying):

For every hour in class, 2-3 hours outside of class should be spent studying.

____ of time spent studying is more important than _____.

-QUALITY

-QUANTITY

Active learning strategies:

-develop study guides

-concept maps

-word cards

-question cards

-formula cards

-problem cards

-self-tests

-plan essay questions

-remark text/book material (know that "Happy Highlighter" syndrome is not an active learning strategy)

Academic Success Center options:

-workshops

-academic coaching

-supplemental instruction

-tutoring

-transfer student programs

Aggie Schedule Builder:

-tool used for Registration and building classes (in Howdy)

-can "lock-in" classes you like

Registration Information:

-pre-reg times assigned based on total earned hours

-you may be eligible for priority registration under certain circumstances (student workers, student athlete, honors, disabilities)

-your pre-reg time assignment will be available on your My Profile tab in your Howdy Portal

Steps to complete after checking your registration time:

-make a trial schedule, approve with advisor

-check section restrictions

-check pre req or co-req errors

-complete lab safety acknowledgement

-complete terms of use

-complete locations update

-check your holds

Student should check:

degree evaluation

____ resident hours must be completed at TAMU to be eligible for an Aggie Ring

45

What is a pre-req?

A specific course or courses that must be taken before another course

Academic probation:

-a student's term GPA average is less than 2.00

-a student's cumulative GPA average is less than 2.00

-the cumulative GPA in the student's major field of study is below 2.00

-the student is not meeting college and/or major course of study grade point requirements

ANRP stands for:

Agricultural & Natural Resources Policy Internship Program

ANRP is designed specifically for____ students.

COALS

What is required to do an internship?

-2.25 GPR

-US citizenship

-health insurance

ANRP locations:

-Washington, D.C

-Austin, TX

-Rome, Italy

Washington, D.C. internships:

-14 to 15 interns per semester

-work for senators, representatives, or agricultural agencies

-free housing

ANRP interview process:

-one interview

-background

-policy oriented

Credit ranges from ____ hours, depends on the department.

1-6

Internships are the length of __ ______ at Texas A&M.

-the semester

Austin internships are during the ____ of ___ numbered years.

-SPRING

-ODD

Rome, Italy internship is with:

the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations

What do you have to be to participate?

undergrad or grad student

Can you participate in the semester following graduation?

YES

Internships discussed:

-ANRP (Capitol Hill - Ronnie Jackson, Monica De La Cruz)

-Mountaire (Poultry industry - HR/Benefits)

-Texas Southwest Cattle Raisers Association Convention

-San Antonio Market Barrow Internship

-Heart of Texas Stock Show - Heifer Show

-Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Hiefer, sheep, poultyr, drug testing)

-State Fair of Texas - poultry stock show

-Beefmaster Breeders United - Junior national show

-Texas 4-H - Summer / roundup intern

Important advice to know:

-creating relationships is incredibly important

-say YES to every opportunity

-do not be afraid to venture outside your comfort zone

-embrace change (your goals may shift over time)

-your "direction" of life will change as you gain experience

-it is your responsibility to build connections during internships

-relationships will open doors for you

It is not ____ you know, but ___ you know.

-WHAT

-WHO

Who was the guest speaker for personal branding?

Allison Burenheide

___ is a human health and animal health company.

Merck

In ____ Merck purchased Allflex.

2019

Merck has focused on purchasing technology to expand their brand instead of:

just focusing on medicine

What is the biggest saying in branding?

"Branding is what people say about you when you are not in the room."

___ branding is a valuable assest that empowers individuals, helping to control their own narrative.

PERSONAL

Without ____ branding, others may define your brand for you.

INTENTIONAL

Building a personal brand clarifies your ___ and amplifies your ___.

-"why"

-unique strengths and values

How can you increase confidence and reduce imposter syndrome?

Fostering authenticity.

Find people who can help spread a ____ brand image of you.

POSITIVE

A strong brand attracts:

-opportunities

-and aligns with career goals

Branding allows for:

better career control, providing leverage in negotations and professional development.

Some steps to develop your brand:

-identify your "brand idea" by clarifying your strengths, values, and core motivations

-package yourself by evaluating your current image versus how you wish to be perceived

-prove your value thru stroytelling and networking with advocates who can amplify your brand

Tips for brandinf success:

-own your authenticiy and evolve your brand as you grow

-build a LinkedIn profile, seek mentorship, and network with sponsors and advocates

Who was the guest speaker for Money Management?

Nick Kilmer

According to the American Physiological Association, _____ is the number one stressor for indivuals.

MONEY

Your budget should have the following requirements:

-understandable to you, easy, quick, does not eliminate all fun, right for you, flexibility, and discipline

Budget methods:

- 50-30-20 method

-envelope method

Different types of debt methods:

-snowball vs avalanche

-snowball: smallest balance first; interst rates don't matter; quick wins

-avalanche: pay highest interest rate; balances don't matter

What does credit influence?

-loan approvals

-interest rates

-employment

-insurance premiums

-apartment rental

Sources of income:

-financial aid

-work

-family

-college fund

What is a co-borrower?

names appear on loan documents, legally obligated to repay.

What is an authorized user?

15 years or older with permission to use credit card, NOT legally responsible for paying the bill

Financial planning program is:

opportunity to learn about money in the classroom while earning credit (AGLS 335; AGLS 235)

What do you need for a financial planning minor (not classes)?

-minimum 2.5 GPA

-18 credit hours

What are some examples of fixed expenses?

-rent

-cable/internet

-car payment

-insurance

-savings/emergency fund

What are some examples of variable expenses?

-entertainment

-food/dining out

-haircuts/styling

-clothing

Consumer spending represents ___ of gross domestic product.

68%

Who was the guest speaker for graduate studies?

Dr. David Reed

How to differentiate yourself from others with your degree?

-grad school degree

-internships

-experiences

If I had a Masters degree, I would receive a ___ increase in pay compared to a Bachelors alone.

16%

What is the first question Dr. Reed asks when students come to him about grad school? And the second?

1. What do you want to be doing 5 to 10 years from now?

2. Do you need a graduate dergee to get there?

According to Dr. Reed, what does being "grown up" mean?

when you are responsible for more than yourself

According to Dr. Reed, at what age do you become a "grown up"?

30 years old

What does it take to be admitted into grad school?

-standardized test (ex: GRE)

-GPR generally above 3.0

-letters

-clear career objectives/interests

-some kind of experiential learning

What are the 3 major degrees?

-Bachelors of Science/Art

-Masters

-Doctorate (PhD)

What is the bottom of the Education Pyramid?

Bachelors

What is the middle of the Educational Pyramid?

Masters

What is the top of the Educaitonal Pyramid?

Doctorate

How much does it cost to get a grad degree?

It can be very expensive unless you serve as a grad teaching assistant or grad research assistant.

$ ____ of scholarships are awarded annually by Texas A&M.

1.5 million

Why go abroad?

4 reasons:

-explore

-experience

-extend

-excel

What are the study abroad options?

-TAMU credit

-transfer credit

-non credit

How long does study abroad typically last?

Anywhere from a field trip (5 days) to an entire semester.

Does study abroad delay graduation?

NO

Possible types of AGLS programs mentioned:

-faculty led

-exchange

-field trip/ student group

-affiliate providers

Daniel Putnam

Program Coordinator II - International Programs

____ is where you enroll in another university abroad.

EXCHANGE

Exchanges provided include:

-France - Lyon, France

-Australia - Brisbane, Australia

Affiliate opportunities provided:

Thessaloniki, Greece

What are the programs for study abroad that came to class?

-mexico

-poland

What are the steps and what are time tables for each?

Step 1: Academic advising (10-12 months)

Step 2: Explore options (10 months out)

Step 3: Fund the trip (8-10 months out)

Step 4: Talk to education abroad & apply (6-9 months out)