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The College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Student Executive Council
The College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology Student Executive Council (SEC) is a joint council comprised of one representative from each of the student clubs and organizations within the College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (CAST) at California State University, Fresno. Members of the SEC include elected officers, the Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) Senator from CAST, and a faculty advisor representing the Office of the Dean.
SEC provides a means whereby the students in CAST are more fully represented, both within CAST and the Associated Students, Inc (ASI) Senate. SEC supplies an avenue of communication between the students, the faculty and the administration of the CAST. Students are given the opportunity to have their voices heard by serving on the CAST ad hoc committees, and the university Student Cabinet.
SEC meetings allow clubs from different departments within the college to communicate with each other. The clubs have the advantage of submitting a combined budget request for ASI funds each year. Participation in the SEC is beneficial not only to the clubs, but also to the individual representatives, who develop leadership, parliamentary procedure, and communication skills through interaction with the other members of the council, faculty and administration. For more information on the SEC, please contact the Office of the Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at (559) 278-2061.
Ag Ambassadors (Web Page)
What better way is there to recruit students to the College of Agriculture Science and Technology than personal contact? Ag Ambassadors are Fresno State students with majors in the college, who travel to various high schools and junior colleges to talk one to one with students about the CAST programs. They also follow up with each interested student by mailing them information, making a personal phone call, or sending them e-mail to keep in touch.
When talking with students individually in a class, or at a career fair, Ag Ambassadors discuss university admission requirements, scholarships available, campus life, clubs, and of course our seven departments in the College of Agricultural Science and Technology. Most of all, Ag Ambassadors focus on communicating the benefits and importance of getting a college education in order to succeed in today's job market, which utilizes advanced technology in the diversified areas of Agriculture.
For further information, please contact the Ag Ambassador Office, at (559) 278-4318.
Advanced Technology Enterprise
Advanced Technology Enterprise (ATE) was founded to give Industrial Technology Students the opportunity to work with state of the art technologies such as Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines, Lasers and various auxiliary systems associated with manufacturing. Along with the technology comes the exposure to marketing, product development, quality control, production scheduling and personal issues. ATE provides facilities for meaningful undergraduate and graduate research, and a demonstration facility for automated manufacturing systems. ATE generates financial resources by the sale of unique products to the university and to the private sector. Resources generated are used for the advancement of ATE.
25-30 students participate in ATE in some capacity including computer numerical controlled machining, laser engraving, product assembly, inventory control, quality assurance, customer service and product design. The students offer new ideas for product designs, process improvement, and laser services. ATE is only limited by each participant's imagination. ATE reflects contemporary instruction and learning on the cutting edge of technology. For more information, please contact the Department of Industrial Technology at (559) 278-2145.
The Agricultural Business Club welcomes any interested student in any of the various majors at California State University, Fresno. Most of our members are Ag Business majors, but we also have students in Viticulture/Tree Fruit, Animal Science, and Plant Science. We are interested in increasing the diversity of the majors within our club and are always eager for new members to join with us.
The primary function of the Ag Business Club is to provide students with a dynamic resource for both academic and industrial involvement. The club provides formal and informal activities where students become acquainted, develop support systems and network with faculty and professionals in the agricultural industry.
The Advisor for the Ag Business Club is Dr. Dwight Minami. Please feel free to come to one of our meetings to see if you are interested in joining our organization. For more information contact Dr. Dwight Minami at (559) 278-2996 if you have any questions.
Alpha Gamma Rho is a social-professional fraternity that is truly unique when compared to other fraternities at California State University, Fresno. Every member has an agricultural major or background. Most fraternities focus on the social aspects of the students' lives, but Alpha Gamma Rho deals with both social and professional issues, putting it in a class by itself. There are over 41,000 active members and alumni from 62 different colleges across the nation.
The Alpha Gamma Rho house is located on the fraternity mall only blocks from campus, allowing for easy interaction with the members of the other fraternities on campus. The house is capable of providing room and board for a price that is cheaper than the University dorms, as well as providing ten home cooked meals a week and a friendly, family environment.
The purpose of Alpha Gamma Rho is to make better men. One way of accomplishing this is by encouraging scholarship among its members. The house helps achieve this goal by providing its members with a study room with IBM computers capable of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Another strength of the fraternity is the strong support of its alumni, who award $3,000 each semester to deserving undergraduates from the house.
Please feel free to stop by and see what Alpha Gamma Rho has to offer you. If you have any questions, call the house at (559) 226-9519, and ask for the recruitment chairman, or stop by the house for a tour.
Alpha Zeta (AZ) is the professional service and honorary agricultural fraternity for men and women in agriculture. The California Epsilon chapter at California State University, Fresno is one of 64 chapters of Alpha Zeta, with over 95,000 members nationwide. Members are agricultural students who possess qualities of high scholarship, character, leadership, and personality. AZ develops leadership skills, acknowledges academic excellence, serves the college community and provides a networking system among and for its members. The California Epsilon chapter provides service to the college and community, a social atmosphere, a chance to meet and work with others with the same interests, and academic scholarships for those who qualify. AZ members are found around the world as presidents, senators, governors, CEOs, managers, bankers, ranchers and are recognized as professionals in agriculture.
AZ activities include a "Welcome Back BBQ", a fruit booth at The Big Fresno Fair (which is the organization's main fundraiser), fall and spring banquets, community and school projects, and many after-meeting activities such as pizza night, miniature golf, skiing, and bowling. For more information, please contact Dr. Lynn Williams at (559)278-2464.
American Association of Family and Consumer Science
The purpose of the American Association of Family and Consumer Science (AAFCS) Student Chapter is to promote the professional and leadership development of student members with educational activities, community service, and affiliation with the California Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
The California State University, Fresno Student Chapter of AAFCS is comprised of students majoring in Home Economics or one of the following specialty areas: Child and Family Studies, Fashion Merchandising, Clothing and Textiles, Consumer Science, Foods and Nutrition, and Interior Design. For further information, please contact the Department of Child, Family, and Consumer Sciences at (559) 278-2283.
The Bulldoggers Rodeo Club is open to students in all majors and of all abilities who have an interest in the sport of rodeo.
The rodeo club sponsors the intercollegiate rodeo team that competes during each year in ten college rodeos in California. The team practices at its new on-campus rodeo arena. The students practice four nights a week in the new Animal Science Pavilion or in the outdoor arena. Events that students can compete in are team roping, calf roping, steer wrestling, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing, break away roping and goat tying. Horses can be boarded on campus if students wish.
The Rodeo Club sponsors the annual intercollegiate rodeo as well as social and fund-raising events. For more information, please contact the Department of Animal Science and Agricultural Education at (559) 278-2971.
The California State University, Fresno Dairy Club offers students from all majors the opportunity to meet and socialize with other students who have similar interests. The club offers many educational activities along with social events. The Dairy Club sponsors an annual Judging Field Day and workshops for 4-H and FFA members in the area. Members participate in Vintage Days on the Fresno State campus, as well as competing in area fairs including the Big Fresno Fair. The club also sponsors a Dairy Judging Team which travels across the country. Members also enjoy BBQ's, tailgate parties, and various holiday get-togethers. Dairy Club members are involved in the campus through the FFA Mid-Winter and State Finals Contests held on the Fresno State campus.
Membership is affordable to all students and the club encourages participation by asking a two-hour time donation for membership. Students who donate time for fairs, field days, and events earn Dairy Club hats, shirts, sweatshirts, and jackets. The Dairy Club is also an affiliate member of the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) and members have the opportunity to attend the annual ADSA meetings, where they can participate in the undergraduate paper presentation contest.
The CSU, Fresno Dairy Club invites all interested students, of any majors, to meet new friends and participate in the many exciting activities the club has to offer. For more information, please contact Dr. Jon Robison, Dairy Professor, at (559) 278-2076.
The California State University, Fresno Enology Society was established to provide an opportunity to meet others with common interests and to enhance the members' understanding of wine and its role in our culture. Wine, as we know it, is a product of civilization and throughout recorded time has been a part of our aesthetic heritage. Enology focuses on a unique blend of both artistic and scientific approaches involved in wine production.
The intent of the Enology Society is not only to enhance the students' knowledge and understanding of wine, but to create a friendly atmosphere for all who simply wish to enjoy themselves and meet new people. The members of the Enology Society are periodically involved in events
sponsored by our organization as well as other events conducted off campus. Scheduled events include biweekly wine tastings, barbecues and banquets. Emphasis is placed on attendance at the wine tastings, as such experiences can be insightful to prospective enologists who will affect the wine consumers as they become wine makers. By introducing
today's tastes produced by commercial wineries to this assembly, insight into tomorrow's demands can be generated.
The officers and the members of the Enology Society, welcome anyone who would like to attend our functions. For additional information, please contact the campus winery at (559) 278-2791.
Epsilon Pi Tau is the International Honorary Professional Fraternity in Industrial Technology. EPT was founded in 1929 by William Everet Warner. The Alpha Lambda Chapter at California State University, Fresno was founded in 1950.
The primary objectives are to: 1) Promote and provide professional status for industrial technology. 2) Provide a medium for the professional development and recognition of its members for leadership. 3) Foster and encourage the acceptance among its members of the ideals of technical competence, social responsibility, professionalism, and research proficiency.
Individuals may qualify for membership in EPT by completing 45 units of college coursework, with 16 units in Industrial Technology. Students must also possess a GPA of no less than 3.0 and have the research requirement completed.
For further information please contact the Department of Industrial Technology at (559) 278-2145.
Food Science and Dairy Industry Club
The objectives of the Food Science and Dairy Industry Club are to (a) foster a close relationship among the students and the faculty in the Department of Enology, Food Science, and Nutrition, and local and state-wide industrial representatives, (b) to encourage leadership and (c) to acquaint students with the scope of employment opportunities in food science and technology.
Club meetings provide a forum for implementation of these objectives by means of speaker presentations, demonstrations, field trips, and opportunities to meet with leaders in the profession. Club members are provided the opportunity to develop skills in the organization and presentation of ideas and in the practice of parliamentary procedure.
Visitors are welcome to attend club meetings and participate in club functions. Additional information may be obtained by calling the Department of Enology, Food Science and Nutrition at (559) 278-2164.
FFA Field Day Committee (Web Page)
The FFA Field Day club was formed to develop the student leadership corps needed for the successful completion of the many contests of the Annual California State University, Fresno FFA Field Day and State Finals Contests. The club activities develop leadership, teamwork, and self-discipline, in a service/learning atmosphere. The club consists of seven committees with a Senior and Junior chair. The new (junior) members are selected each year in September through an application process which includes participation in an oral interview with senior members and the club advisor. As a chair of the CSUF Field Day Committee you will accept a two year commitment the first year to train the second year to lead and teach.
The seven committees are as follows:
AWARDS- Ordering and organizing all of the awards for the field days.
CONTESTS- Mailing and receiving all registration packets. Registering students early as well as the day of the contests. This includes organizing registration the day of the contest, collecting fees, and entering this information in the computer.
FOOD SERVICE COORDINATOR- Arranging meals, eating facilities, and budgeting for these meals for all the contests.
OPERATIONS- Reserving all rooms and other facilities needed for the contest.
PUBLIC RELATIONS- All the advertising of the contests, recognition for the committee chairs, and the advisors breakfast during the contests. Any guest relations as well.
RESULTS BOOK- The creation of the results book for all contests. This includes setting up a copy center, copying, the actual creation of the book and distribution.
TABULATIONS- Compiling of the results of all the contests. This includes running a spreadsheet, and creating the pages for the results book.
For more information, contact the Agricultural Operations Center at (559) 278-2011.
Fresno State is one of only six Division 1 universities in the nation to sponsor the equestrian varsity sport. Team members compete for scholarship and the opportunity to ride on one of the finest team the western region has to offer. The equestrian program, co-sponsored by the Athletic Department and the Department of Animal Sciences, is the newest varsity sport on campus...and on the west coast.
Fresno State equestrian is on the rise. Fresno State typically participates in Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) shows throughout the athletic year, running from October through the IHSA national competition in May. The IHSA circuit is unique in that students competing do not ride their own horses. Rather, host schools provide the horses, which are assigned by luck of the draw.
Besides competing for IHSA, the equestrian team is actively involved in the community through Buddy Systems. This is a therapeutic riding program for people with disabilities. Along with this, eleven members of this year's team rode in the 109th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena. Fresno State was the only collegiate equestrian unit to participate this year. For more information, contact Megan McGee at (559) 278-4116.
National Association of Industrial Technology
The National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT) helps to foster improvement of the field of industrial technology within colleges, universities, and business and industry. NAIT provides a certification process for recognition of attainment of appropriate standards for industry technology professionals and provides an accreditation process for recognition of the attainment of appropriate standards for industrial technology programs in colleges and universities. NAIT also helps to promote curricula and program standards for industrial technology within colleges and universities and promotes personnel classifications within business and industry for graduates of industrial technology programs. By providing opportunities for discussion of questions, issues, and problems related to the field of industrial technology, NAIT can help the IT major at California State University, Fresno better prepare for a career in the field of Industrial Technology.
For additional information, please contact the Department of Industrial Technology at (559) 278-2145.
Ever thought about saving the environment? What about helping feed the hungry children of the world? Are you good at science? Do you enjoy art? Then you should join the OH Club. Students from all majors are welcome to join and along with running plant sales once a month, the club takes trips to botanical gardens and arboretums.
For further information about the OH club, contact Dr. Arthur Olney at the Plant Science Department at (559) 278-2861.
Phi Upsilon Omicron is a National Honor Society in Child, Family and Consumer Sciences which bestows on members the prestige of its history and accomplishments. Membership is a mark of excellence recognized by others in the academic and professional world. Members of Phi Upsilon Omicron receive recognition for their achievements in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. At the same time, membership in the honor society promotes further development of these qualities. Professional projects offer opportunities to build competence in management and leadership while also developing abilities to serve others. Opportunities for lifelong professional and personal development are available through programs, projects, and publications which help others continue to learn and grow.
The Beta Chi Chapter is comprised of students attending California State University, Fresno with majors in Child and Family Studies, Home Economics Education, Food Science, Interior Design, Fashion Merchandising, and Nutrition. For further information, please contact the Department of Child, Family, and Consumer Sciences at (559) 278-2283.
Pomology Club (Club Web Site)
The Pomology Club welcomes any student with an interest in fruit production. We are professional and social organization, which is dedicated to educating its members and creating contacts between industry leaders and club members. Industry advisors regularly attend meetings, which help create this bond. Guest speakers and field trips are also a part of the club activities.
We are interested in increasing the diversity of the majors within our club and are always eager for new members to join. For more information, please contact Dr. Earl Bowerman at our website: http://www.csufresno.edu/StudentOrgs/pomologyclub/
The Pre-Veterinary Association was established at California State University, Fresno in 1986 and has benefited pre-veterinary students in the animal science and biology academic areas, though any majors or interested students are welcome. The primary objective of the association is to prepare members for application to various accredited veterinary programs in the United States.
The PVA acts as a network for members to establish contact with local veterinarians and animal health related companies for the purpose of obtaining livestock, small animal, and exotic animal health experience. The association offers its members other educational experiences that students cannot acquire in the classroom, such as touring veterinary clinics and zoos, viewing films, visiting the UC Davis Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and touring the UC Diagnostic Lab, as well as listening to guest lecturers. Members of the PVA may attend the Annual Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas, where they have the opportunity to network with veterinarians, animal health technicians, and veterinary support staff. Through membership in the PVA, students acquire a better understanding and knowledge of current techniques and research on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine. For further information, please contact Dr. Mike Thomas at (559) 278-4288.
The Red Wave Pork Producers student organization was founded in the fall of 1996. The founding President, Chris Williams, was instrumental in the formation of this organization. The club exists to promote the opportunities and varied careers available in the pork industry. The student members of the Red Wave Pork Producers participate in many industry events and provide community service at these activities.
The events include:
California Pork Spectacular California Pork Producers Association, Jan
Bakersfield Jackpot Kern Co Junior Livestock Organization, Feb
World Pork Expo National Pork Producers Council, Jun
California State Fair Western Fairs Association, Aug
Los Angeles Co. Fair Western Fairs Association, Sep
Grand National Cow Palace Western Fairs Association, Oct
Western Classic Western Duroc Breeders Assoc., Dec
By interacting with industry at these events, students have the opportunity to showcase the skills and knowledge gained through the experiential learning process at Fresno State. Participation in the Red Wave Pork Producers develops leadership, pride, character, confidence, team building and communicative skills. Many students have become involved in rewarding internships and careers in the pork industry through their involvement in the Red Wave Pork Producers. For more information, please contact Dr. Scott Williamson at (559) 278-2799.
Society of Automotive Engineers
Participation in the California State University, Fresno, student chapter of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) provides practical experience in engineering by encouraging individuals to design and produce various projects. These projects are entered in national competitions, where the students' abilities are tested against some of the highest ranking universities in the country. The Fresno State SAE student chapter is one of the most active, technically-oriented organizations on campus.
SAE students have competed nationally in Super mileage, Mini-Baja, Mini-Formula, Radio-Controlled Cargo Aircraft, Econo Rallye and Future Fuel Research events. SAE students routinely display their competition vehicles at community and public school events. Fresno State SAE students serve as judges for the State Fair Board's high school vocational skill "Volympics" and actively promote the SAE "Vision 2000" program, which encourages elementary students to seek out careers in technology-related fields.
A consistent SAE goal has been to include students from other academic disciplines in addition to Industrial Technology. Members have included students majoring in Journalism, Nursing, Agricultural Business and Engineering. For further information, please contact the Department of Industrial Technology at (559) 278-2659.
The Student Dietetic Association (SDA) at California State University, Fresno, is a student organization committed to the professional development of students preparing for career positions in dietetics, nutrition, food science, and food service management. The SDA provides on-campus and community based educational opportunities, plus volunteer opportunities in community nutrition and health agencies.
The goals of the club are:
1. Provide a forum for students interested in food, nutrition, and dietetics to meet with practicing professionals for information exchange.
2. Provide career planning and professional development for students interested in food, nutrition, and dietetics.
3. Provide opportunities for students to promote good, nutritional practices both on campus and in the community.
4. Provide formal and informal activities where students can become acquainted, and develop support systems and networks.
For more information, please contact the Department of Enology, Food Science, and Nutrition at (559) 278-2164.
The CSUF Viticulture Club is the longest running student organization on campus, with over 50 years of existence. The Viticulture Club is a student organization composed of students majoring in Plant Science with an option in Viticulture (study of grapes and tree fruits). The club is also open to anyone this has an interest in the grape industry, or would like to be part of an organization of some pretty great people. Members past and present have backgrounds ranging from plant science and agriculture to agriculture business and enology ("winemakers"). The club meets once a week in the Ag Building, flyers are always posted for date, time and location. Most meetings are held on Thursday at noon to discuss upcoming events and activities. The club each year plans and coordinates activities many events including the Fall Harvest BBQ, Bud Break BBQ, Vintage Days, and the Spring Awards Banquet.
The Viticulture Club awards scholarships which usually range from $150 to $300. The scholarships are given to students who demonstrate both excellence in studies and participation in club events and activities.
The club is a way for students to get involved in campus activities and to have some fun at the same time. The Viticulture Club invites interested students to join and participate. We are open to suggestions and ideas from our supporting membership, as we grow into our next 50 years here at CSUF.
For more information, contact the Department of Plant Science at (559) 278-2861.
The mission of the Fresno State Young Cattlemen is to help ensure the future of the beef cattle industry in California; to educate our community and our peers about the concerns facing the beef industry, to provide for the exchange of information regarding the beef cattle industry among interested young people, and to provide active assistance and support to the California Cattlemen's Association and its local association.
Our activities include the Red Wave Sale, the Red Wave Classic, the California Young Cattlemen (CYC) Youth Congress, California Cattlemen's Association (CCA) State Convention, Range Field Day, State Fair, CYC Speech Contest, and CCA Midyear Meetings. As a state organization, CYC have gained the opportunity to have a voice on each of CCA's standing committees as well as a seat on the CCA board of directors.
Our current goals are to encourage membership and promote the beef industry. The organization welcomes students of all majors who possess an interest in the beef industry.
For further information, please contact Dr. Randy Perry at (559) 278-4793.
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