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We aim to attract and retain students who express enthusiasm for what CFANS and the University of Minnesota have to offer, including student research, cross-cultural opportunities, experiential and hands-on learning, and the dynamic connections between complex ecosystems and working landscapes. Our students will represent diverse backgrounds, offer an open-minded attitude, and demonstrate readiness to connect with and serve communities. The curriculum will set high standards of scientific rigor and we aim to attract students who will succeed in academic programs that challenge their abilities both in and out of the classroom.
Upon graduation, our students will have developed the abilities to deal with ambiguity and complexity, demonstrate strong critical thinking and communication skills, and integrate and understand diverse worldviews. They will know how to be engaged citizens, adept collaborators, and lifelong learners. Moreover, our graduates will clearly understand the interconnections between nature, environment and agriculture. These competencies will serve them well as they become capable practitioners and effective leaders proficient in their scientific discipline coupled with active citizenship skills, stewardship of natural systems, and an understanding of cross-cultural issues and scientific research.
In addition, CFANS aims to increase the number of students from outside our college who take our courses. Our courses provide diverse educational opportunities in topics directly related to the lives of all students related to the food we eat, the natural resources we enjoy and the environmental challenges that we all face. The multidisciplinary nature of these issues will help all students understand the complex relationships that directly affect our lives and hone critical thinking skills to evaluate their impact on society.
