Theses and Dissertations
ORCID
https://orcid.org/
0000-0002-9630-9875
Issuing Body
Mississippi State University
Advisor
Wells, Jessica B.
Committee Member
Walker, Ryan M.
Committee Member
Wamsley, Kelley G.S.
Date of Degree
5-13-2022
Document Type
Graduate Thesis - Open Access
Major
Agriculture
Degree Name
Master of Science (M.S.)
College
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Department
Department of Poultry Science
Abstract
With only six poultry degree granting universities, producing a slim number of graduates each year, poses a challenge for the industry. There may be potential areas for internal recruitment within Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). In study 1, an evaluation of Mississippi State University’s CALS retention trends determined that Biochemistry (BCH) and Animal Science (AS) have the lowest retention rates. Study 2 compared all six poultry degree granting universities’ CALS retention rates, with AS continuously having one of the lowest retention rates. Lastly, Study 3 surveyed undergraduates, advisors, and faculty showing students having an interest in poultry while advisors and faculty were hesitant in exposing students to opportunities within poultry. Results from these studies unveiled a new population of students for departments within CALS to recruit from, specifically poultry, to potentially increase CALS and university retention rates, thus possibly providing the poultry industry with more qualified employees.
Recommended Citation
Taylor, Peyton Alyssa, "Assessment of retention trends in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to determine possible internal recruitment efforts for poultry science departments and enhance university retention" (2022). Theses and Dissertations. 5519.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/td/5519