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CVTC's PAS
Facts
History
Leadership
Meetings
Membership
National PAS Org Values
Programs
Support
Further Information
Benefits for Members
- Business &
Industry Tours
Benefits for the
Technical College
- Recruitment
- Networking
- Linking
with Agricultural Industry
- Leadership Roles for Students for
College and Community
Benefits for
Agricultural Industry
- Agricultural Graduates Skilled in Leadership and Technical Skills
- Networking
with Agricultural Program for New Technology and
Information
National PAS Working Relationships with Industry
- Agra
Placements
- American
Express
- John Deere
- Monsanto
- National
Association of Agricultural Educators
- National FFA Alumni
- Pfizer
- 21st
Century Genetics
- And Many
Other Companies Support at the Local and State Levels
History
The national organization was
organized in March 1979 under Draft Bylaws.
Officially founded in March 1980
with adoption of Bylaws.
Leadership
Governed by a National Board of
Directors made up of seven national student officers and nine non-student
members.
Non-student members represent
postsecondary faculty, teacher educators, state supervisors, industry and the
U.S. Department of Education.
Meetings
The organization conducts business
at its National Conference held annually in March.
In the interim, the Board of
Directors meets to deal with organizational business.
Membership
Available to students in
agriculture-related collegiate programs in approximately 650 institutions in all
states.
Mission Statement
The National Postsecondary
Agricultural Student Organization provides opportunities for individual growth,
leadership and career preparation.
The National PAS Organization Values
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Developing Individual Leadership
Abilities
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Promoting Intellectual Growth
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Developing Technical Competencies
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Fostering Strong Person Ethics
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Encouraging Lifelong Learning
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Recognizing a Synergy Exists in
Diversity
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Uniting Education and Industry
Programs
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Instructional programs cover all
areas of agriculture and agriculture-related occupations
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The organization enhances members'
occupational training through incentive awards and leadership opportunities
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Employment Interview Award Program
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Speakers for Agriculture Award
Program
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Dairy Specialist Award Program
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Crop Specialist Award Program
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Livestock Specialist Award Program
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Ornamental Horticulture Award
Program
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Ag College Bowl Award Program
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Ag Machinery Service Technician
Award Program
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Planning for Progress Award
program
- Encourages PAS members to explore careers and take active roles in the
educational process
- Students receive state and national recognition in specific agricultural
areas
- Planning for Progress areas are sponsored by leading agricultural businesses
and associations
Support
Membership fees are paid on a
chapter and individual basis.
Special projects are funded by
agricultural businesses and organizations.
Further Information
Contact the postsecondary
institution's agricultural program or the agricultural division of the State
Education Department or contact PAS Executive Director Kimberly Perry, P.O. Box
221897, Sacramento, CA 95822
Phone: (916) 395-5697, Fax: (916) 395-5699, E-mail:
kperry@ednet.cc.ca.us
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