Dr. Courtney Brown, Assistant Professor and State Extension Specialist of Agricultural Leadership at Oklahoma State University, is on a mission to introduce agriculture to communities and youth who have traditionally had limited exposure to agricultural education programs.
In the small town of Hollis, Oklahoma, a group of middle school students isn’t just learning about civic leadership – they’re putting it into practice in inspiring ways. The program, led by Drs. Shane Robinson and Lauren Cline, started in 2022. They began conducting a needs assessment in Harmon County, asking residents what skills youth needed to make positive changes in their community.
For over a decade, Dr. Robert Terry, Jr. has steered the Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership with a steady hand and unwavering commitment to empowering future leaders. Now, as he prepares to pass the torch to the next department head, Dr. Terry reflects on his tenure with pride and looks ahead to the next chapter of his esteemed career. Dr. Terry earned his B.S. and M.S. in agricultural education from Oklahoma State University in 1984 and 1988, respectively. In 1990, he earned his Ph.D. in agricultural education from Texas A&M University. He has served as department head since 2010. Under his guidance, the department has flourished with a collaborative team of faculty committed to positively impacting students. “We have a group
More than 80 agricultural education, communications, and leadership students were recognized for their academic achievements, leadership abilities, and campus involvement throughout the fall and spring semesters. The Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership awarded students with more than $150,000 in scholarships.
Mason Jones was selected as the 2023–2024 Teacher in Residence, highlighting his campus engagement and role in mentoring future agricultural educators.
Karstyn Cantrell, an agricultural communications major at Oklahoma State University, has been elected by FFA delegates throughout the U.S. to serve on the 2022-23 National FFA Officer Team.
