NACTA Newsletter - March 2025 (Standard)

March 2025 (Standard)

NACTA President Cheryl Wachenheim's Message
NACTA 2025 Judging Conference
NACTA 2025 Experiential Learning Webinar
NACTA 2025 Conference Schedule
NACTA Journal Updates
New NACTA Members
NACTA Bylaws Amendment Reminder
Renew Your NACTA Membership

NACTA Roundup with President Cheryl Wachenheim

As I prepare these comments in mid-February, I reflect that we have had an interesting month to be certain, with each new day bringing news stories prompting discussion and reflection. I know I have gained a new appreciation of many things I previously took for granted and have had the opportunity for thoughtful discussions about important topics with so many folks in my life.

Within our organization, in each of the past two months, we had experiential learning webinars, the first two of five in the series. A special shout-out to the Experiential Learning Committee. This is just one of many examples in our organization of a good idea having evolved into a great value-added offering for our membership. Thank you to everyone who participated, and especially those who have worked with their institutions to sign up for the series.

It has also been fun t see so many members recognized for their annual conference and teams registering for the Judging Conference. I look forward to the amazing tours, workshops, presentations, and other activities planned for the Annual NACTA Conference and the opportunity to attend the Judging Conference. My favorite part of the NACTA events is being able to see everyone this spring and summer. Look forward to seeing everyone out there at the first annual NACTA Conference Run!

Thinking ahead to the spring and summer events brings warmth to my heard and mind. As I write this, the morning temperature here in Fargo is 21 degrees below Fahrenheit, which my son helpfully pointed out is the same temperature difference from the freezing point as is 85 degrees. He also asked whether I thought February liked March? I responded of course, knowing March 20th marks the first day of spring. "No," he replied, "but April May."

Have an amazing day and enjoy March!

Cheryl

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NACTA 2025 Judging Conference

Registration for the NACTA 2025 Judging Conference is closing soon! The deadline to register is Tuesday, March 4, 2025!

This year's Judging Conference is April 9-12 at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas.

For more information on the NACTA 2025 Judging Conference, click here.

To register for the NACTA 2025 Judging Conference, click here.

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NACTA 2025 Experiential Learning Webinar

NACTA is excited to welcome Dr. Chyi-Lyi "Kathleen" Liang, of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, as the third presenter for the NACTA 2025 Experiential Learning Webinar! Liang's presentation is titled "How to Use Technology to Provide Experiential Learning" and will take place for the third session of the webinar series at 1:00 PM EDT Friday, March 21, 2025.

In this session, Dr. Liang will lead discussions on how technology can enhance experiential learning experiences, such as virtual reality simulations, online collaborations, and digital portfolios. With constrained travel budgets, how might we use technological tools to meet the next generations and deliver innovative low-cost learning options?

Please note that this is the only session in the series to take place on a Friday. All others are on Wednesdays. 

For more information on the NACTA 2025 Experiential Learning Webinar Series, click here.

To register for the series, click here.

Keep an eye on your inbox for further updates and information about the 2025 NACTA Experiential Learning Webinar Series!

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NACTA 2025 Conference Schedule

North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) is pleased to present the schedule for the upcoming NACTA Conference, June 2-6, 2025, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada!

This year's conference will feature Blue Ribbon Speaker Frank Robinson, Keynote Speaker Connie Varnhagen, both of the University of Alberta, poster and oral presentations, 11 workshops, tours, networking opportunities, and more!

To view the full NACTA 2025 Conference schedule, click here.

Fore more conference information and to register, click here.

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NACTA Journal Updates - December 2024, January 2025

Founded in 1963, The NACTA Journal  is a professional refereed journal published by the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA). It is directed toward the scholarship of teaching and learning and the professional advancement of the teaching of agriculture and related disciplines. The NACTA Journal presents papers on all aspects of teaching, including methods, problems, philosophy, and rewards.  The Journal offers something for every teacher in agriculture or a related discipline. Whether traditional classroom or extension-related, its primary purpose is to strengthen professional competence in college and adult teaching.

December 2024:

• 7 Submissions Received
• 3 Published

January 2025:

• 5 submissions Received
• 2 Published

For more information on the NACTA Journal, and to submit a manuscript or teaching tip, click here.

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New NACTA Members

NACTA has 9 new members since our last newsletter. We hope you will join us in welcoming them!

Canadian
Sameeha Jhetam

Central
Danielle Bellmer, OK
Cameron Hall, IA
Kent McKinnis, KS
Reagan Cavanaugh, NE

Western
Jaysa Fillmore, ID

Eastern
Thomas Stephenson, NC

Southern
Karissa Palmer, TX
Clint Edmonds, GA

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NACTA Bylaws Amendment Reminder

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Renew Your NACTA Membership

NACTA is the largest professional development organization that focuses specifically on the scholarship of teaching and learning in agriculture, food and natural resources. Need to renew your membership? Want to invite a colleague to join? Want to change your membership status? Visit the  membership page here . We appreciate your NACTA membership!

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