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Purpose
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Caucus meets monthly to facilitate the exchange of information between CALS faculty and the college’s administrative leadership staff. The Caucus considers for discussion any matters sent from faculty that are germane to the function of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. In addition to representing the college faculty in this role, the Caucus also serves as a budget advisory committee to the Dean.
Committee Composition and Operations
The CALS Caucus is comprised of elected Faculty Senate representatives who serve their home departments, as well as four faculty who serve as CALS At-Large Senators.
The CALS Caucus chair sets the agenda for the monthly meetings and communicates faculty priorities to the Dean. The chair is elected by a majority vote of all Senators serving on the Caucus.
Members of the 2025-2026 CALS Caucus
- Scott Smalley, Agricultural Education and Studies (term ends May 2026)
- Adina Howe, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (term ends May 2028)
- Walter Suza, Agronomy (term ends May 2028)
- Steven Lonergan, Animal Science, Caucus Chair (term ends May 2027)
- Julien Roche, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology (term ends May 2028)
- Carly Manz, Genetics Development and Cell Biology (term ends May 2028)
- Chris Currey, Horticulture (term ends May 2026)
- Jennifer Schieltz, Natural Resource Ecology and Management (term ends May 2026)
- Daren Mueller, Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology (term ends May 2027)
- David Peters, Sociology and Criminal Justice (term ends May 2028)
At-Large Representatives
- Elizabeth Bobeck, Animal Science – CALS At-Large (term ends May 2027)
- Steve Freeman, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering - CALS At-Large (term ends May 2026)
- Gretchen Mosher, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering - CALS At-Large (term ends May 2026)
Faculty who wish to share concerns or ideas regarding CALS priorities should contact their elected department or At-Large representatives.