Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications | Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications

Where your major makes an impact: Equipping the next generation of educators, leaders, and communicators through agriculture.

Our faculty are highly rated for their teaching, research, and outreach programs in teacher education, Extension education, leadership development, internationalization of curriculum and agriculture, distance education, and organizational and community change.

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Academics

Our department offers bachelor's and master's degrees leading to exciting careers in the field of communications, education, or leadership.

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Online Degree Programs

Our online bachelor's and master's degree programs gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace in your own space.

Faculty and Staff

Our faculty and staff are dedicated to developing leaders in our field and advancing research. Learn more about who they are.

Courses

Learn about the course offerings in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications.

International Programs

Study abroad advising is available for all students looking to explore study abroad options, apply to specific programs, identify scholarships, prepare for travel, etc.

ALEC Lab

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Opportunities and Internships

The Extension Assistant position exists to provide leadership for planning, implementing, and evaluating a statewide educational program in workforce preparation and pre-college programming. The Extension Assistant is expected to deliver current, research-based subject matter information and educational training primarily for, but not limited to, Extension 4-H agents. The Extension Assistant position is expected to author publications for public distribution to support educational programs related to college preparation and workforce preparation programming. The Extension Assistant position is also expected to support the Tennessee 4-H program by planning and conducting regional and statewide events.

Serves as primary liaison to the UTK Division of Enrollment Management including Undergraduate Admissions and Pre-College Program departments, identifies opportunities for collaboration and manages data and lead sharing process for Next Chapter participants. Serves as the key liaison and coordinates in partnership with UTK Enrollment Management the Next Chapter program and associated scholarship.

Coordinate and manage in collaboration with Next Chapter partners, Next Chapter events and related programs: hosting workshops, event planning & execution, recruiting of judges and volunteers, manage registration process, recruiting sponsors, arranging for facilities, communicating with schools/community partners, planning on-site activities and guest speakers.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in education, agriculture, family and consumer sciences, or a closely related field.

Full Position Posting Found Here.

The UTIA Marketing and Communications department is interested in hosting internships for ALEC students interested in magazine or general journalism. They are in particular need of help with writing, editing, and research for UTIA’s flagship magazine, Land, Life & Science.

These internships are unpaid, but offer a tailored experience to fit your specific needs and interests, and give you a wonderful opportunity to grow. You may also be able to use this opportunity as internship credit for ALEC 492. If you are interested in an internship with Marketing and Communications please email ALEC@utk.edu.

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