Student Advising
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Each student is assigned a faculty member as his/her undergraduate adviser. Advisers will assist students in making their years at the University of Nebraska pleasant and rewarding educational experiences. Advisers can assist students in course selections, career path development, and general procedural matters of the program. Moreover, where there has been regular interaction with the student, the adviser can often serve as an important reference for job placement. Students are encouraged to take full advantage of the advising resources in the Department. |
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Should a student wish to change advisers, this can be done as follows:
- Fill out a Change of Degree/Major/Adviser request form (available in 103 Ag Hall or 204 Filley Hall).
- Identify the requested adviser on that form.
- Pick up the student file from the present adviser and deliver it to the new adviser. If a student is changing colleges, he or she will need to visit the college advising office to obtain signatures from both the old and new offices.
In addition to their assigned advisers, another resource for students is Rosalee Swartz, the Undergraduate Program and Recruitment Director. She seeks to provide comprehensive and timely information to all undergraduates regarding matters important to their programs. Recruitment, details on registration procedures, course sequencing, filing of required forms, curriculum specifics, scholarships, as well as career placement opportunities are coordinated out of this office.
2006-2007 Undergraduate Handbook
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
Independent Study
Distance Education Courses:
Four undergraduate courses in the Department of Agricultural Economics are offered via distance education:Course Substitutions and Waviers
AECN 256
AECN 357
AECN 456/856
AECN 457/857
Scholarships and Research Awards
Agricultural Economics Undergraduate Committee
Agricultural Economics Undergraduate Committee-Mission and Responsibility
The mission of the Undergraduate Committee is to provide students the opportunity for a high-quality educational experience. Not only is this our focus in the classroom, but in all facets of the undergraduate program, including student advising, administrative assistance, career placement, etc. We seek to create a learning environment in which students will be challenged and supported to reach their highest level of personal attainment.
The policies and procedures set forth herein reflect those of the Department as of the date of publication. Students are responsible for understanding and adhering to them as they complete their undergraduate program. They are also responsible for keeping abreast of any subsequent changes.
The Undergraduate Committee oversees the undergraduate program. It is comprised of five faculty members, an undergraduate student representative, and the Undergraduate Program Coordinator.
The Departmental faculty establishes undergraduate curriculum and policies. The Committee implements and administers the curriculum and policies in an efficient and conscientious manner.
The responsibilities of the Undergraduate Committee include:
- Review and make recommendations on Independent Study contracts for Ag Econ 399 credits.
- Review and advise the Department Head on course substitution and waiver requests.
- Advise the Departmental faculty regarding current curriculum requirements and needed changes.
- Provide a coherent base of information and procedures for student advising by advisers.
- Assess and make validation recommendations regarding the transfer and substitution of courses from other institutions for students transferring into the Department.
- Assess and make initial recommendations on any new undergraduate course proposals or revisions of existing courses.
- Advise the Department Head regarding the scheduling of courses.
- Select candidates for scholarships offered to Departmental majors.
- Maintain communication with students, advisers, and other faculty, administrators, and employers.
