Dean Addresses Challenges and Opportunities Facing College

Wednesday, January 15th, 2020
The legacy, impact and people who make up the cornerstone college of The Ohio State University—the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) — were celebrated on January 10, 2020 during the annual State of the College address. Cathann A. Kress, vice president of agricultural administration and dean of CFAES, delivered the address at Ohio State’s Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center. She noted that while Ohio State is celebrating its sesquicentennial this year, CFAES is also celebrating its remarkable 150-year history. “We belong to the college which originally gave our institution part of its name and has been a critical force in shaping our comprehensive university,” she said. “But just as our university has changed and evolved in its 150 years, so have we.” Kress said CFAES plays a critical role in improving the state of Ohio and will continue to play an important role in confronting the challenges of the future. “Through our research, Extension and teaching, our college is a contributor to our state’s economic development and social well-being. Our work has evolved over a century and a half,” Kress said, “with students being educated to become thought leaders, and an incredible number of innovations and discoveries.” Follow this link to learn more. Follow this link to view the recording. Sourced from: CFAES.