Student Organizations

The Department of Agricultural and Extension Education works with four organizations that give students the opportunity to become involved. Students often find that getting involved in these organizations provides a way of making new friends and gaining skills that aide in their personal and professional growth. These organizations provide opportunities for students to improve their leadership and communication skills that will benefit them in the future.

Alpha Tau Alpha

The Chi Chapter of Alpha Tau Alpha was founded in 1954. Since that time there have been over 400 people initiated into this chapter.

Collegiate FFA & 4-H

The Collegiate FFA and Collegiate 4-H have been working together as a team for three years. The union of these two clubs has shown members what teamwork and cooperation is about. The organization meets the

Collegiate Farm Bureau

This group was formed in 2002 with support from the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation. It's goals are to motivate students to become involved in shaping agricultural policy for the state and nation.

Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT)

A new chapter of ACT formed at the University of Arkansas in the fall of 1998. The organization is designed for students with an interest in agricultural communications and gives them an opportunity to interact with others with similar interests professionally and at the college level.