The core curriculum was revised for the MS program. Further consideration of advanced topics, teaching experiences, student seminars, a second general laboratory, and other broadening opportunities are being considered. The Statement of Philosophy of Education was developed to guide the teaching program. The graduate handbook is on-line and the departmental web site can be used for application to graduate school. The Extension faculty have realigned their commodity responsibilities to include two new extension faculty.
Most faculty have sufficient grants to run their research programs.
Research addresses the pressing disease problems in the state as well as cutting-edge science.