Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 162 Document Number: C26770
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Pages 5-27 in John P. Brien, "Research contributions in agricultural extension and communication," a thesis submitted for the Degree of Doctor of Agricultural Science, Faculty of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science, University of Queensland., Author describes research interests, projects and contributions during a scholarly career of more than 50 years.
Describes early activities at the University of Wisconsin to help students prepare for careers in agricultural journalism. The articles describes activities of a student club organized by J. Clyde Marquis, editor of the Wisconsin College of Agriculture and Experiment Station.
Via online issue. 2 pages., Profile of a new faculty member in agricultural communications at the University of Florida. Includes a brief description of her career experience and interests.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 145 Document Number: D06553
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Online via Ovid.com. Abstract of dissertation for PhD from the University of Idaho. 1 page., Responding department heads reported no difficulty in recruiting and retaining agricultural communicators. No geographic pattern was apparent in difficulty of recruiting. Tenure was perceived not necessary for agricultural communicators to interact successfully with faculty in academic units. There was no strong support for tenure within agricultural communication departments by department heads.
