Spring 2020 special topics course AEC 4932 (for undergrads) and 6932 (for grad students): Effectively Communicating Agricultural and Life Sciences Policy Issues. This course will help students equip themselves with the tools needed to communicate with policymakers and influencers. If you have an interest in policy, lobbying, or political office, this is one class you won’t want to miss.
Students will interact with guest speakers, including agriculture/natural resource (ANR) lobbyists, representatives from governmental agencies and departments, and policymakers. From March 1-4 (during UF’s spring break), students will travel to Washington, DC, to meet with policymakers, lobbyists from national ANR organizations, and agency heads.
Some of the most important information about the course is as follows:
We have a limit of 22 students total (undergrad and grad students). So we will take the first 22 who register. During pre-registration for spring 2019 courses, our cap – which was 20 students last year – was met within TWO DAYS. So don’t put it off.
You will need to contact Ms. Becky Cook (rtrammell@ufl.edu) if you want to register for the course because it is departmentally controlled.
There is a mandatory trip to Washington, DC, on March 1-4. If you already know you have a scheduling conflict on those days (during UF’s spring break), please do not pre-register for the course.
A $900 administrative fee will be assessed with this course to cover expenses in DC.
Class meets on Friday mornings from 8:30-10:30.
Since the course is departmentally controlled, you will need to contact BECKY COOK (rtrammell@ufl.edu) if you are interested in the course. Again, we can accommodate only 22 students total (undergrad and grad students), so please let her know as soon as possible if you want her to register you for the course. If you have questions, please see Dr. Ricky Telg or Dr. Lundy.
