Residential Learning Community
Join the Agricultural Leadership Residential Learning Community (RLC) through the College of Agricultural Sciences — a welcoming program for first-year and first-generation CSU students. The seminar course promotes high-impact, student-centered learning, service-learning, and leadership development, with optional linked CO 150 sections on natural resources, food, energy, and water.
The CAS RLC provides students with a comprehensive experience designed to enrich their college journey. Here’s how:
- Professional Development: Build career readiness through workshops and leadership training.
- Industry Access: Connect with agricultural leaders and attend Ag-focused events.
- Community Engagement: Participate in service-learning projects that strengthen your CSU community and your cohort.
Ag Leadership and The RLC
First year cohort program aimed at 1st generation ag students
Promotes high-impact, student-centered learning, service learning, and leadership development
Coursework centered on food, water, natural resources, and energy
AGRI –180 A2: Leadership in Agriculture
This course is a structured program that equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and practices needed to promote student and leadership development within the College of Agricultural Sciences.
Application
Apply effective communication, teamwork, and leadership skills in professional and academic settings.
Analysis
Analyze the global and local agricultural landscape, including trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Comprehension
Explain High-Impact Practices (HIPs) and their role in student and leadership development.
Creation & Application
Design and Implement a personal High-Impact Practice plan tailored to the institutional context and student needs.
Evaluation
Evaluate the historical, ethical, and social implications of agricultural decisions and policies from guest speaker presentations.