NACTA recognizes UF CALS for innovation and excellence in teaching – UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Eighteen faculty and graduate students in the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) were recognized for their excellence in teaching at the 69th annual conference of the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA).
The annual conference was held in Las Cruces, New Mexico on June 20-24, 202. As a professional society, NACTA recognizes individuals committed to advancing agriculture through learning and teaching. Faculty, staff and student members come from public and private two and four-year schools across North America. The annual NACTA conference provides an environment for encouraging instructional excellence, sharing scholarship in teaching and learning, and rewarding outstanding members for their contributions.
CALS faculty and graduate students received awards across the following categories:
NACTA Educator Award
NACTA Excellence in Teaching and Learning with Technology
NACTA Global Engagement Early Career Award
NACTA Teaching Scholar
NACTA Distinguished Educator
NACTA Graduate Student Teaching
“Our faculty and graduate students’ are dedicated to the teaching and learning of agriculture and related sciences to ensure students are prepared to address challenges through creating positive change in their communities, countries and world,” Said CALS Dean Elaine Turner.
Since NACTA added an Excellence in Teaching and Learning with Technology award six years ago, CALS is proud to be the home of five of the awardees in this category.
ABOUT THE UF/IFAS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) administers the degree programs of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). The mission of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is to deliver unsurpassed educational programs that prepare students to address the world’s critical challenges related to agriculture, food systems, human wellbeing, natural resources and sustainable communities. The college has received more total (national and regional combined) USDA teaching awards than any other institution.