Vice President for Agriculture, P.O. Box 319, Little Rock, 373-2575
Dean of the College, 205 Agriculture Building, 575-4446
Associate Deans, 206 Agriculture Building, 575-2252
Associate Vice President for Agriculture/Research, 205 Agriculture Building, 575-4446
Associate Vice President for Agriculture for Extension, P.O. Box 319, Little Rock, 373-2575
Vice President for Agriculture, Director of the Cooperative Extension Service,
and Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station: Milo J. Shult, Ph.D., Iowa State University
Dean of the College: Charles J. Scifres, Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Associate Dean: Charlene S. Mooty, Ed.D., University of Alabama
Associate Vice President for Agriculture/Research: Charles J. Scifres, Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Associate Vice President for Agriculture for Extension: David E. Foster, Ph.D., University of Idaho
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences are to improve agriculture and family living in the State, to stimulate students in their own development, to challenge an attitude of inquiry, and to develop leadership. The resident instruction of the College helps fulfill these objectives by educating young men and women in scientific and technical agriculture and human environmental sciences.
The curricula include basic courses in physical, biological, and social sciences, mathematics, the humanities, and communications, as well as in technical agriculture and human environmental sciences. Such education is important, not only to agricultural production and family living, but also to related industries and to educational work in these fields.
Most students enrolled in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences work for a degree either in agriculture or human environmental sciences, but some students who desire additional education of a specific nature but who do not wish to fulfill all requirements for a degree enroll as special or unclassified students.
HISTORY AND ORGANIZATION
As the Land-Grant College of the State, the University of Arkansas has the responsibility for leadership in agriculture and human environmental sciences. The Division of Agriculture includes the programs of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service.
Through the Morrill Act of 1862, a grant of land was made to each state for the establishment of a college "where the leading object shall be, without excluding other scientific and classical studies and including military tactics, to teach such branches of learning as are related to agriculture and the mechanical arts in such manner as the legislatures of the state may prescribe in order to promote the liberal and practical education of the industrial classes in the several pursuits and professions of life." The passage of the Hatch Act in 1887, and subsequent legislation, made possible the Agriculture Experiment Station. The Smith-Lever Act of 1914, plus subsequent legislation, made possible the Cooperative Extension Service in Agriculture and Human Environmental Sciences.
The Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas enjoys an enviable prestige among the colleges of agriculture and human environmental sciences in the nation. The agricultural sciences have been taught at the University of Arkansas almost from the beginning of the institution in 1872, and the first degrees in the agricultural sciences were conferred by the University almost 90 years ago.
The Ben J. Altheimer Chair for Cotton Production Research was established May 15, 1951. The program of the Division of Agriculture was further recognized and strengthened in 1972 by the permanent endowment of two chairs in Agriculture, the Ben J. Altheimer Chair for Soybean Research and the L.C. Carter Chair in Market Policy. Both chairs had been supported prior to 1972 from annual gifts. In 1974 a third chair, the Elms Farming-Richard S. Barnett, Jr., Chair of Weed Science was endowed. In 1988 the Arkansas Poultry Federation created the Endowed Chair for Poultry Science. This chair brings additional opportunity for excellence to the Division. The chairs are occupied by outstanding scientists whose research and teaching enhance the program of the College. The program was greatly enhanced during 1980 by the completion and dedication of the Altheimer Laboratory located on the Agricultural Experiment Station.
The Vice President for Agriculture heads the Division of Agriculture. The Director of the Cooperative Extension Service reports directly to the Vice President of Agriculture. The Dean of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences and the Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station positions were combined on July 1, 1987, into one position. The Dean and Director reports directly to the Vice President for Agriculture for the agricultural research programs and to the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs for the instructional programs.
DEGREES OFFERED
The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences (B.S.A.)
The Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences (B.S.H.E.S.)
Non-Degree Training
Students who are qualified for college entrance, or mature students who do not desire to complete a degree, may take special work, selecting such subjects as will meet their needs.
Conferences and Study Days
A number of conferences and study days for the people of the State, as well as in-service training for professional groups, are sponsored by the College throughout the year. Inquiries concerning these programs should be directed to the Dean of the College.
ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE
All entering students (including freshmen, international, and transfer students) admitted to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, are eligible for admission to the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are a number of scholarships for students in agriculture and in human environmental sciences made possible by generous gifts from many firms and individuals. For more information on the following scholarships and awards, write to the Dean of the College or to the head of a particular department if a department is indicated.
Acacia - two scholarships awarded to students majoring in agronomy and plant pathology.
Ethel O. Adair - awarded to human environmental sciences students who have completed their third year of college.
Roy C. Adair - two scholarships awarded to students majoring in agronomy and plant pathology who have completed their third year of college.
4-H Agronomy - $1,000 award given to State 4-H Record Book winners in soybeans, cotton, plant and soil science, who are majoring in agronomy.
Governor Homer M. Adkins Scholarship - given every third year to an agricultural student who is a talented citizen of Arkansas.
Agricultural Economics Club Scholarship - awarded to a junior majoring in agricultural business, or domestic who will be classified as a senior the following school year.
Allied Poultry Industries (Arkansas Poultry) - awarded each year to ten or more poultry science majors.
Allied Poultry Industries Junior Award - $1,500 award given to an outstanding poultry science junior.
Alpha Zeta - awarded each year to an agricultural student who is active in Alpha Zeta.
Robert W. Anderson - awarded to a freshman student who is seeking a degree in plant protection/pest management, entomology, or weed science.
Arkansas Agricultural Pesticide Association (Henry De Salvo Memorial) - awarded to a junior- or senior-level student who has financial need and an interest in pesticides who is majoring in either agronomy, plant protection/pest management, or horticulture.
Arkansas Agricultural Consultants Association - awarded to a junior or senior majoring in plant science.
Arkansas Anhydrous Ammonia Dealers Association - Eddie Davis - awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior student who has financial need.
Arkansas Association for Family and Community Education - awarded to a junior or senior majoring in human environmental sciences.
Arkansas Feed Manufacturers - four full-tuition scholarships awarded to animal science majors.
Arkansas Florist Association - awarded to a student majoring in horticulture.
Arkansas Pest Control - awarded to a student majoring in entomology.
Arkansas Plant Food Society - awarded to a student majoring in agronomy.
Woody N. Miley Arkansas Plant Food Educational Society - Alumni - awarded to a junior- or senior-level student majoring in either agronomy or plant science in recognition of academic achievement.
Arkansas Electric Cooperatives - awarded to an agricultural student and a human environmental sciences student whose parents obtain electricity from an Arkansas Electric Cooperative.
Arkansas Seed Dealers - two scholarships awarded to agronomy majors in their junior or senior year.
Arkansas State Horticultural Society - Joseph E. Vail - awarded to majors in horticulture or landscape design and urban horticulture. Competitive with students from other Arkansas schools with horticulture programs.
BASF Wyandotte - awarded to an outstanding student majoring in poultry science.
Lucille Cobb Beiling - awarded to a human environmental sciences student.
Bob and Marilyn Bogle - awarded to a horticultural student majoring in landscape design and urban horticulture.
Katherina Bollenbacher - a scholarship awarded to give promising students the opportunity to become familiar with research methods and to enable them to evaluate their capacity for graduate work.
Gunter and Lucille Brooks - awarded to a student majoring in horticulture or landscape design and urban horticulture.
Paul and Irma Boyer - awarded to a student majoring in either entomology or plant protection/pest management.
Gordon R. Brown - awarded to agricultural or human environmental sciences students from Lonoke County.
Margaret Brownfield - awarded to an agricultural or human environmental sciences student from Washington County
Campbells Institute - awarded to students majoring in animal or poultry science.
Mr. & Mrs. Cy Carney - awarded to students in agriculture. Based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
Cobb-Vantress International/Tom Edmiston - awarded to students majoring in poultry science.
Collegiate 4-H - awarded to an undergraduate student who has been active in Collegiate 4-H for at least one year and maintains an active membership.
John I. Coley - awarded to an upperclass undergraduate male student who plans to become a County Agent.
Sherman Cullum - awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior student who has financial need.
Dalton Scholarship - available to students enrolled in human environmental sciences.
Fred Delzell - awarded to a student majoring in agricultural business.
Fontaine R. Earle Scholarship in Crop Science - awarded to undergraduate and graduate students who are studying in the area of plants.
Tom Edmiston Memorial Scholarship - awarded to a student majoring in poultry science.
James Edmondson Scholarship Fund in Agricultural Marketing - awarded to two junior- or senior-level students in agricultural marketing.
Lester Elliott - awarded to students in agriculture and human environmental sciences.
Lippert Ellis - awarded to a junior-level agricultural or human environmental sciences student who has the highest grade-point average at the end of the sophomore year.
Dr. and Mrs. James Ewart - awarded to students in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences who have been active in high school F.F.A..
Animal Sciences Robert Felsman Scholarship - awarded to an undergraduate student who is majoring in animal science and has at least a 3.00 grade-point average in his major.
Virginia Ferguson Memorial Scholarship - awarded to a junior of senior student who is a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron.
FFA Scholarship - awarded to a freshman student who is interested in FFA.
Virgil and Inez Fielder Endowed Scholarship - awarded to students who have an interest in agricultural economics or agricultural business and who have promise of high scholarship.
Joseph E. Fleming - awarded to freshman students who were in the Beginning Scholars Program.
Richard H. Forsythe - awarded to a student majoring in poultry science.
Fort Smith Kennel Club - awarded to a student majoring in pre-veterinary medicine.
Gamma Sigma Delta - two scholarships awarded to agricultural and human environmental sciences majors based on scholarship and financial need.
Gerber Baby Food - awarded to a student with interest in fruits and vegetables.
Irma Fitch Giffels in Human Environmental Sciences - two or three scholarships awarded to human environmental sciences majors with financial need.
Rebecca Sholley Gifford - two or three scholarships awarded to human environmental sciences majors.
Daryle and Peggy Greene - awarded to a student majoring in animal or poultry science.
Nancy J. Hall Memorial - awarded to students majoring in horticulture.
Pat Hardy - awarded to students majoring in agricultural education.
Harold and Iva Hicks, Endowed - awarded to a student majoring in agronomy, entomology, plant pathology, agricultural business, or human environmental sciences.
Dale A. and Wilhelmina Hinkle - awarded to an upper-level agronomy major with emphasis in environmental sciences.
Hubbard Farms - awarded to a senior in the Department of Animal Science.
Hilliard and Eloise Jackson Educational Support Fund - awards two undergraduate scholarships, one to a human environmental sciences major, the other to an agricultural economics and rural sociology major. First priority will be given to students from Crawford and Franklin Counties.
Dwight Isely - awarded to a student majoring in entomology.
Institute of Food Technologists - awarded through national competition, to students majoring in food science.
Ahmed A. Kattan Scholarship - awarded to a student majoring in food science.
Carl B. and Florence E. King - awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior following a pre-veterinary medicine academic program.
May S. Lewis and Paul K. Lewis, Sr. Memorial - awarded to undergraduate students in animal science who have at least a 3.00 grade-point average.
Charles Lincoln- awarded to a student majoring in entomology.
Lucille and Delton V. Maloch - awarded to students in agriculture or human environmental sciences with financial need who are in good academic standing. Preference given to children of Cooperative Extension employees.
Vera McNair Memorial - awarded to an outstanding student in human environmental sciences. Preference is given to students in foods and human nutrition.
Xzin McNeal - awarded to agricultural engineering or interior design majors.
Danny Metz - awarded to students majoring in animal science.
Bob Mills Memorial - awarded to an undergraduate in agriculture from Washington County who has financial need.
Moorman Company - awarded to agriculture students whose interests are in agriculture economics or business, animal science, or vocational agriculture.
J.I. Morgan Grain Merchandising - awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior student majoring in agriculture business.
Al and Lorena Neuman - awarded to students majoring in animal science.
NIPFDA - awarded to a junior or senior who has obtained academic excellence and has involvement in poultry and food-related activities.
Paul Noland Scholarship in Animal Science - awarded to a sophomore- or junior-level student in animal science with an interest in swine. Based on scholastic achievement and need.
Northwest Arkansas Tomato Growers - unrestricted scholarship available to students enrolled in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences.
Eula Noyce Memorial Scholarship - awarded to a junior- or senior- level student majoring in human development and family studies.
M. Sam Offutt Memorial Scholarship in Agronomy - a scholarship awarded to a student majoring in agronomy.
Ozark Food Processors Association - several scholarships available for food science majors.
John Rust Foundation - scholarships awarded to students majoring in agriculture or human environmental sciences.
Leo J. Sellmeyer Charitable Trust - two scholarships awarded to agricultural business or agricultural economics majors who have financial need. Must be at least "C" students.
Romeo E. Short - ten scholarships awarded to students in agriculture and human environmental sciences.
Simmons Industries Poultry - awarded to students majoring in poultry science.
Mildred Bartholomew Sidwell - awarded to an agricultural or human environmental sciences student based primarily on need.
Inez Sitton Trust - awarded to a human environmental sciences major.
Robert and Hazel Spitze Foundation - awarded to agricultural business and human environmental sciences education majors.
Joe and Gretchen Steele - awarded to a student majoring in food science.
E.L. Stephenson - awarded to a junior or senior student majoring in poultry science.
E.E. Strang Living Memorial - awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior from Sebastian County who is enrolled in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences.
Charles A. Stutte - awarded to an outstanding undergraduate student majoring in agronomy.
Manila and Alfred Taylor - awarded to a student from DeQueen High School majoring in human environmental sciences.
Randal Tyson - awarded to a junior or senior student majoring in poultry science. Based on academic background and leadership ability.
Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award - one award given per year to a student who has been nominated by the institution.
John W. White - Gamma Sigma Delta - awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior based on grade-point average and leadership.
John W. White Human Environmental Sciences - awarded to a junior- or senior- level human environmental sciences major.
John W. White Scholarship in Agricultural Economics - awarded to a sophomore- or junior-level student majoring in agricultural economics and rural sociology.
John W. White Human Environmental Sciences Scholarship - Agricultural Development Council - awarded to students majoring in human environmental sciences.
John W. White Agricultural Science Scholarship-Agricultural Development Council - awarded to students majoring in agriculture.
Laura Yeater - awarded to female students majoring in agricultural education or home economics education.
Harvey A. York Plant Breeding - awarded to an outstanding junior student in agronomy with an interest in plant breeding.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COLLEGE
The Agricultural Business Club is a student organization for those interested in agricultural business.
The Student Branch, American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) is an organization for students interested in agricultural engineering.
Agricultural Mechanization Club is a student organization for those students interested in agricultural mechanization.
The Agronomy Club is a student organization for those interested in crops and soils.
The American Society of Interior Designers is a professional society which is dedicated to serving the entire profession and in maintaining the highest possible standards for the practice of interior design. ASID student members participate in a wide range of learning experiences and stimulating programs which complement their academic training. Through the Society's thousands of professional members, student members gain important insight into the professional aspects of interior design.
The Arkansas Animal Industry Club is for students who are interested in any phase of animal science. It is affiliated with National Block and Bridle Club.
Collegiate 4-H/FFA is for any student who has been active in 4-H and/or FFA or has a current interest in service to these youth-serving organizations. This club is especially designed for students interested in teaching agricultural education or extension education.
All human environmental sciences majors are eligible for student membership in the Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and in the campus section of the Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Monthly meetings highlight various phases of human environmental sciences and provide social contact with other majors. In addition, members become involved in local service projects and may attend statewide workshops and leadership training sessions.
The Horticulture Club is a student organization for those interested in horticulture including floriculture and ornamentals.
The Pre-vet Club is for students interested in veterinary medicine and is especially designed for those students in the pre- veterinary medicine curriculum.
Food Science Club is an organization for those students who are interested in food science.
The Northwest Arkansas Association for the Education of Young Children is an organization for students who are interested in the welfare of young children. The organization, through programs, publications, and trips offers students information about career opportunities in human development.
The Dietetic Club is an organization for students who are interested in the profession of dietetics. The purposes are to promote growth in professional attitudes and to provide various programs of interest to the members.
The Fashion Merchandising Club is an organization open to all students interested in the fashion industry.
Poultry Science Club is an organization open to all students interested in poultry science.
There are also numerous general organizations on the University campus, and students of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences participate in most of them. These include fraternities, sororities, honor and scholarship organizations, religious and music groups, sports organizations, and others.
Honor Societies
Alpha Zeta is the professional honor fraternity for students of agriculture. A student must rank in the upper two-fifths of the class and be recognized for leadership and character to be invited to become a member of Alpha Zeta.
Phi Upsilon Omicron is the professional honor fraternity for human environmental sciences students. A student must rank in the upper 35 percent of the class and be recognized for character and leadership to be eligible for invitation to membership.
Gamma Sigma Delta is the honor fraternity for graduating seniors, graduate students, faculty, and alumni of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. Seniors must rank in the upper 25 percent of their class to be eligible for membership, but not more than 15 percent of the class may be elected for membership. The highest ranking sophomore and the highest ranking senior are recognized annually by the society.
Alpha Tau Alpha is a national honorary professional fraternity for those preparing to become teachers of vocational agriculture. Its mission is "to develop a true professional spirit in the teaching of agriculture, to help train teachers of agriculture who shall be leaders in their communities, and to foster a fraternal spirit among students in teacher training in vocational agriculture."
COLLEGE ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
Residence Requirements
For the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, students will complete at least 64 semester hours, including 30 semester hours in agriculture, at the University of Arkansas.
For the degree of Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences, students will complete at least 64 semester hours, including 30 hours in human environmental sciences, at the University of Arkansas.
Any deviation from the college residence requirements must be approved by the College Committee on Petitions.
Students who enter the degree programs in agriculture or human environmental sciences at high-achievement levels may complete the degree program in four years. However, students in agriculture frequently attend a ninth semester to complete their degree requirements.
Grade-Point Requirement
A grade-point average of 2.00 ("C" average) on all work attempted at the University of Arkansas is required for graduation. For transfer students, a combined cumulative grade-point average of 2.00 ("C" average) on all work attempted at all institutions is also required for graduation.
Rules Applying to Electives
Electives, chosen from any department in the University, are subject to the approval of the academic adviser. Of the total elective credits to be counted toward a degree in agriculture or human environmental sciences, at least one-half must be in junior-senior level courses.
Students are encouraged to join the University band, chorus, and judging teams, and to participate in debate, dramatics, athletics, etc. A total of six semester hours of elective credits in such activities my be counted toward a degree. The maximum elective credits in any one activity that may be counted toward a degree are as follows:
Band and/or chorus 4 semester hours
Dramatics and/or debate 4 semester hours
Judging teams 4 semester hours
Physical education activities or athletics 4 semester hours
Credits by Correspondence
Any course taken by correspondence must be approved in advance by the Dean if the credits earned in the course are to be applied toward a degree. This applies regardless of the school from which the course is taken. In general, a student will not earn more than six semester hours by correspondence or extension in any one school year or class.
Graduation Honors
Students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance in baccalaureate degree programs will be recognized at graduation by the honors designation of Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, or Summa Cum Laude. To earn these distinctions, a student must meet the following criteria:
1. At least one-half of the degree course work must have been completed at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
2. Only the grade-point average on course work completed at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, will be considered.
3. For each of the three distinctive honors, the student must have the minimum grade-point average indicated.
(a) Cum Laude - 3.50
(b) Magna Cum Laude - 3.75
(c) Summa Cum Laude - 3.90
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