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Academic Programs and Student Services

AGNR Academic Programs

Welcome to the Office of Academic Programs!

Cultivating Student Success

The Office of Academic Programs exists to support students throughout their involvement with the College of AGNR - from prospective students through alumni.  Our office consists of faculty and staff working in the areas of recruitment, advising, academic support, student engagement, career exploration, and alumni relationships.  Additionally, we employ undergraduate peer mentors to provide additional advising support for our  students.  Finally, our AGNR ambassadors work closely with this office represent the college in recruitment, public relations, and educational outreach.

The Office of Academic Programs is located in 0107 Symons Hall, 7998 Regents Drive, College Park, MD 20742. 
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Email: agnrstudentservices@umd.edu
Phone: 301-405-2078

Meet the Academic Programs Team

Dr. Joe Sullivan

Dr. Joe Sullivan is the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and a Professor in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Contact Dr. Sullivan at 301-405-2078 or e-mail him at jsull@umd.edu.

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Mission

The mission of the College of AGNR’s Academic Programs office is to cultivate personal, academic, and professional development and success in all of our students- future, current and alumni- through promoting excellence in academics and advising, fostering a strong sense of belonging, and encouraging student participation in extracurricular opportunities. 

Vision

Academic Programs is a nexus of support for attracting students to and fostering student success in all areas of the College of AGNR.  Working alongside our academic departments, we help the College of AGNR to lead the university and peer institutions in academic excellence, student engagement, diversity, equity, inclusion and respect (DEIR), and the development of its students to attain their highest potential.  We will cultivate alumni to be successful leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and public servants who will help us rise to meet the world’s Grand Challenges

Guiding Principles

First and foremost, our work is focused on students.  

  • We leverage our collective expertise in student development and academic affairs to empower our  students in their academic, pre-professional, and social development..
  • The values of excellence, inclusivity, integrity, empathy, and professionalism guide our work and underscore all of the programming we offer. 

We function as part of the university’s network of academic, advising, and student affairs programs and  professionals.

  • We support the College of AGNR’s academic departments.
  • We align our work with offices and programs from across campus.

We embody our land-grant heritage and the University of Maryland’s commitment to address the pressing challenges of our time.

  • We collaborate with the College’s external stakeholders and industry partners.  
  • We support the three-tiered mission of this college- teaching, research, and extension- in service to the state of Maryland.