Abstract:
In an effort to strengthen relationships between higher education and industry, and support student success, an industry partnership program for advising Turfgrass Management students at The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute was introduced four years ago. Golf course superintendents from a regional chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America were recruited to form advising teams to complement and support college faculty in providing quality student advising services. This paper will focus on the implementation and early assessment of this program. Preliminary results have indicated that student participants have established a closer relationship with industry personnel resulting in quality employment opportunities. Students have also gained a stronger sense of appreciation for the career path they have selected.
Keywords:
industry partnerships, advising students, two-year technical college
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