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University of Florida
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School of Natural Resources and Environment |
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Vol. 1 Issue 1
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Fall 2005 |
 Left to Right: James C. Cato, Senior Associate Dean and Director;
Stephen S. Mulkey, Director of Research and Outreach/Extension Programs; Stephen R. Humphrey, Director of Academic Programs
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Thoughts from the Dean and Directors
We are pleased to introduce the first issue of The SNREsource created to share news with you-our alumni, friends, and supporters of The School of Natural Resources and Environment. This is a time of exciting change for the school.
Ten years have passed since we opened our doors as the College of Natural Resources and Environment, a "virtual" college with all faculty residing in existing University of Florida academic units. In 2002, the UF Strategic Plan recommended strengthening environmental programs and relocated us into the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences as a school.
This brought many advantages. As the newly formed School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE), we added a research and outreach/Extension component by incorporating the former Center for Natural Resources, which originally was established in 1973 to promote research and Extension. We now have a new constitution and governing structure as well, including an advisory board, faculty ] advisory council, and external advisory council.
The School of Natural Resources and Environment offers campus-wide, multi-disciplinary degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Eleven colleges/units and 300 affiliated faculty participate in SNRE, contributing to the university's interdisciplinary initiative in ecology and environment. Work is under way to build our school to the next level. The university is providing us with additional money to fund research and outreach, support graduate students, and hire teachers and researchers. We are excited about our progress and wish to convey the enthusiasm and energy that makes The School of Natural Resources and Environment so special.
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with your comments, suggestions or questions.SNRE Research and Outreach/Extension Office, 1053 McCarty Hall D, PO Box 110230, Gainesville, FL 32611
Tel: (352) 392-7622 • Fax: (352) 846-2856