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Strategic Plan

The Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management recently revised the former plan and identified the Department’s strategic future research direction and faculty needs. The development of this plan was faculty-driven, with the Department’s Faculty Advisory Committee (FAC) being given the charge to oversee the process. Dr. Roel Lopez provided leadership for the FAC and was lead for the Research section. Dr. Gerard Kyle was lead for the Teaching section and Dr. Parr Rosson was lead for the Extension section. Other members of the FAC included Drs. Megan Clayton, Ronald Kaiser, Tammi Johnson, Bill Pinchak, Amanda Stronza, Michael Schuett, Doug Tolleson, and John Tomeček, with support from Theresa Nemec, Mallory Eastland, and Nancy Walters.  Nancy Walters facilitated the process and provided oversight in developing the plan. The RWFM Strategic Plan was further refined based on feedback received during the annual all-RWFM faculty retreat.

Vision

The sound stewardship of natural resources for present and future generations through the realization of the University’s land-grant mission.

Mission

To prepare the next generation of natural resource stewards through teaching, research, engagement and policy. 

Climate and Environment Goals

  1. Champion diversity, equity and inclusion among our faculty, staff and students.
  2. Create an environment where all department members can work, learn, collaborate, serve, innovate and thrive.

Texas A&M University Purpose Statement

As a member of Texas A&M University, our department adopts the Texas A&M University Purpose Statement: To develop leaders of character dedicated to serving the greater good. The Texas A&M purpose statement carries with it the responsibility, the traditions and the forward thinking of Texas A&M University exemplified by all who are associated with the university — its faculty and staff, and its current and former students. As Aggies, we strive toward this purpose by embodying the Texas A&M Core Values, which are naturally and by design at the core of everything we do.

Core Values