Abstract:
The University of Florida's Indian River Research and Education Center, a branch campus located in Fort Pierce, Florida, offers coursework in the areas of agribusiness management, horticultural science, and agricultural education and communication. A survey of current and potential students in the local area was conducted to assess responder preferences for academic content and structure of agricultural programs at the branch campus. Results show that responders were most interested in coursework at the graduate level and internship opportunities. Preferences were found for evening courses and take home tests. Responders did not have preferences for course length or season (time of year). Survey results have been used to evaluate and develop teaching policies and programs at the branch campus. Results may be useful to other land-grant institutions considering the development or expansion of teaching programs at their branch campuses.
Keywords:
branch campus, academic content and structure, agricultural students
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