How many years have you been at VU?

• I am in my 29^th year of teaching at Vincennes University. I have had the privilege to have been teaching in the Agribusiness program since 1994.

What are your favorite things about being at VU?

• I enjoy getting to know my students and watching them grow both academically and in their skills through their time here at Vincennes University. The classes are small enough that I get to know all the students and help them with their individual needs. The classes are small enough that each class becomes an Agribusiness family.

What are you involved with the Vincennes Community?

• I serve on several Agricultural and community boards in our community. I strongly feel that we all need to give back to our communities. My grandfather always told me, “Our Service to others is the Rent we pay for our time on this earth.” I have taken this to heart. I believe that we all need to work together to make out communities better and speak up on behalf of the agricultural community for the good of all.

What have been your favorite moments within the Agribusiness Program?

• My favorite moments have been watching my students be successful at Vincennes University and in their lives. I love watching students Nothing is better than to have graduates come back and tell me about their accomplishments no matter how small or large. Sometimes I even get a “thank you” for a certain item that I did not even realize happened while they were in the Agribusiness Program at Vincennes University. It is an honor to have an impact on the students graduating and who are successful individuals in their communities.
• My husband, Mike, and I are owners of a corn and soybean farm. We have used our farm to host various events and demonstration plots. Students are able to come to our farm to learn a variety of topics and see them in a real world setting. I believe that it takes different types of learning for students to develop their skills. Some do well with just learning from a book. However, others do better with a combination of books, hands-on projects as well as seeing it being practiced.

Where are you from?

• Fulton Indiana

Expected graduation Date?

• May 2019

What degree(s) will you obtain after graduation?

• I will have received my associates and bachelors in Ag Business Management.

Plans for after college?

• After college I am hoping to work in sales somewhere in the Agriculture community.

How was your experience with the VU Agribusiness program?

• My experience with the agribusiness program was nothing short of top notch. This program has provided me with life long friendships as well as numerous contacts in the professional world.

Where are you from?

• I am from Dubois County.

Expected graduation Date?

• Graduate with Associates in May 2019
• Graduate with Bachelors in May 2020

What degree(s) will you obtain after graduation?

• I will have my Associates and Bachelor degree in Agribusiness.

Plans for after college?

• I plan to obtain a job in the agriculture field and also continue our family farm and expand.

How was your experience with the VU Agribusiness program?

• So far, I have learned so much in this program. I have never once had a regret about deciding to come to Vincennes University.

Where are you from?

• I am from Washington County.

Expected graduation Date?

• Graduated with Associates in May 2018.
• Graduate with Bachelors in May 2019.

What degree(s) will you obtain after graduation?

• I will have an Associate in Agribusiness and a Bachelors degree in Technology, concentration in Agribusiness.

Plans for after college?

• I plan to return back to my family's business to implement what I've learned to bring new improvements and carry the business forward. I also plan on going to USI to earn an Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and pursue a private pilots license.

How was your experience with the VU Agribusiness program?

• My experience through the VU Agribusiness program I believe has made a positive impact on me personally. I feel like my speaking skills have improved and feel confident to pursue many agricultural professions if needed.

Where are you from?

• Rensselaer, IN

Expected graduation Date?

• December, 2019

What degree(s) will you obtain after graduation?

• Associates in ag business, agronomy certificate, bachelors degree in ag business.

Plans for after college?

• We will see..!

How was your experience with the VU Agribusiness program?

• It was great. I’m so glad I switch majors. I’ve been able to meet a lot of amazing people that have become great friends through this program. Especially with-in the ag club!