Forestry major at SFA prepares students for jobs that 'cannot be outsourced'
By: Jennifer Patterson
Issue date: 10/8/09 Section: News
Every major at SFA has a unique group of students who are passionate about their studies. Outside of the classroom, students can participate in a variety of student organizations as well. From Forestry to Nursing or Education, every student at SFA is receiving a unique educational experience. This is the first in a series about individual colleges and their students.
Every year students across America struggle with trying to decide on a major and with setting goals for what to do post graduation.
The Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture at SFA offers compelling degrees in the field of forestry for students interested in both the outdoors and forestry. The college is accredited by Forestry Society of America, which lends even more credibility to a degree from the University.
Dean Steven Bullard took over as dean three months ago in the College of Forestry. Bullard talked of the growing demand of jobs within the industry.
"A student might not realize this," Bullard said, "but a lot of jobs are being outsourced. Land and forests require on site help. These jobs cannot be outsourced."
Frank Shockley, coordinator of student services, mentioned a raised demand in the industry partially because of a large number of retirees within the coming years.
A typical day for students in forestry can differ depending on the types of classes and classification of the student. Generally lectures take place in the morning, and in the field lab time takes place in the afternoon.
Bullard mentioned three major reasons why students are finding forestry a compelling major. The forestry department offers students first hand experience, outdoors in the field. Students also handle new and improving technology. In addition, students make a difference with the work they accomplish in forestry.
Students interested in forestry have a wide variety of student organizations available within the College of Forestry and Agriculture. Xi Sigma Pi is the honor society for the department. The two major organizations are the Sylvans and the SFA chapter of the Society of American Foresters.
The Sylvans have won at their national competition five out of the last eight years. The competition features both technical and physical competitions.
Forestry offers a wide range of scholarships. Last year the department gave away more than $110,000. Bullard and Shockley encouraged those who major in the department to apply.
Bullard urged students interested in majoring in forestry to look at Web sites such as www.forestrycareers.org. The interactive Web site offers information about varying degrees, as well as salary ranges. Bullard also suggests students wanting more information about Forestry degrees at SFA to look at www.atcofa.sfasu.edu.
Every year students across America struggle with trying to decide on a major and with setting goals for what to do post graduation.
The Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture at SFA offers compelling degrees in the field of forestry for students interested in both the outdoors and forestry. The college is accredited by Forestry Society of America, which lends even more credibility to a degree from the University.
Dean Steven Bullard took over as dean three months ago in the College of Forestry. Bullard talked of the growing demand of jobs within the industry.
"A student might not realize this," Bullard said, "but a lot of jobs are being outsourced. Land and forests require on site help. These jobs cannot be outsourced."
Frank Shockley, coordinator of student services, mentioned a raised demand in the industry partially because of a large number of retirees within the coming years.
A typical day for students in forestry can differ depending on the types of classes and classification of the student. Generally lectures take place in the morning, and in the field lab time takes place in the afternoon.
Bullard mentioned three major reasons why students are finding forestry a compelling major. The forestry department offers students first hand experience, outdoors in the field. Students also handle new and improving technology. In addition, students make a difference with the work they accomplish in forestry.
Students interested in forestry have a wide variety of student organizations available within the College of Forestry and Agriculture. Xi Sigma Pi is the honor society for the department. The two major organizations are the Sylvans and the SFA chapter of the Society of American Foresters.
The Sylvans have won at their national competition five out of the last eight years. The competition features both technical and physical competitions.
Forestry offers a wide range of scholarships. Last year the department gave away more than $110,000. Bullard and Shockley encouraged those who major in the department to apply.
Bullard urged students interested in majoring in forestry to look at Web sites such as www.forestrycareers.org. The interactive Web site offers information about varying degrees, as well as salary ranges. Bullard also suggests students wanting more information about Forestry degrees at SFA to look at www.atcofa.sfasu.edu.
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