This office will coordinate all personnel functions originating in the college and serve as the principal liaison between the CAES and the Office of the Vice President for Human Resources. This office will gather information and make recommendations to the Dean and Associate Deans regarding standardization of processes across the functions of extension, research, and instruction, with particular emphasis given to the welfare of county-based employees. Complete restructuring of the county delivery system to provide for a higher level of specialization in faculty and enhanced technical support of county clusters in both rural and urban areas. Improve the quality of classrooms and instructional laboratories in the College. Strengthen agricultural and environmental sciences programs throughout the state by fostering a closer working relationship with Fort Valley State University, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and other Georgia colleges and universities.
Year Plan to rebuild loss capacity in research, teaching and extension.
Internal redirection from low to high quality programs will be pursued as part of the overall implementation strategy. Promote regional cooperation in research, extension, and instruction. Enhance environmental sciences programs in the college through faculty hires and by strengthening water and water quality, integrated pest management and waste management programs.