Department of Family and Consumer Sciences2009-2014 Academic Plan

Mission and Aspirations:

Our mission is to strengthen families and communities with an emphasis on rural environments. We recognize that societies are increasingly dynamic and interdependent. Therefore, we aspire to fulfill our mission through instructional, research, and outreach/extension efforts that challenge, motivate, and inspire learners and educators to be effective personal and professional contributors within this global arena. 

Overview:

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences consists of twelve tenure-track faculty members, three extended term academic professionals including one extension specialist, three administrative staff persons, all employees of the Early Care and Education Center (the director, seven lead teachers, thirteen assistant teachers, eleven teacher aides, two dietary aides, and one administrative staff person), and all of the staff for the Cent$ible Nutrition program (director, manager, two administrative staff persons and 31 nutrition educators).  

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