Virginia Tech Department of Agricultural, Leadership, & Community Education

Virginia Tech Department of Agricultural, Leadership, & Community Education This includes preparation for a variety of employment opportunities.

Stay connected with Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education departmental news and updates for past, current, and prospective students — "Leading with purpose, educating for impact." The Department of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education at Virginia Tech is committed to preparing students for success in professions that include formal and non-formal teaching and learning in a

griculture, as well as skills for leading agricultural organizations and communities. Our undergraduate degree in agricultural sciences is a unique program that allows students to work with a faculty advisor to experience an interdisciplinary program of study designed to address the growing needs of today’s evolving agricultural and food systems. The major complements and supports several new innovative minors on campus, including leadership and social change and civic agriculture and food systems. This degree can prepare students for entry into many exciting career fields, or it can be used as an excellent pathway to enter and excel in graduate and professional programs. Graduate degrees in the department are grounded in a personal relationship between student and advisor. Completing a graduate degree in agricultural, leadership, and community education at Virginia Tech will give students a distinct advantage in the job market as well-prepared professionals. Our Leadership and Social Change minor is designed to give students a head start in attaining leadership positions as young professionals. Not only do students learn the basics of leadership theory and practice, but they apply leadership concepts in a experiential environment so the leadership lessons “stick” and are there to draw on in a future career.

09/03/2026
CALS career fair is just around the corner (Sept 24) are you ready?
08/28/2026

CALS career fair is just around the corner (Sept 24) are you ready?

✨Kinda chic to be a student in the ALCE department✨Our students have a variety of interests and career paths! From commu...
08/25/2026

✨Kinda chic to be a student in the ALCE department✨

Our students have a variety of interests and career paths! From communication to leadership to teaching, come find your fit in the department of Agricultural Leadership and Community Education!
Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

We are hiring a Program Support Specialist! Come work with us! ALCE is seeking a highly organized, collaborative, and d...
08/24/2026

We are hiring a Program Support Specialist! Come work with us!

ALCE is seeking a highly organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented Program Support Specialist to provide administrative, fiscal, and programmatic support for faculty-led research, Extension, outreach, and grant-funded initiatives. The position serves as a central coordination point for sponsored projects, conferences, leadership programs, community engagement activities, and center operations within the department. This role supports the ex*****on of externally funded grants and contracts, manages financial and purchasing processes, coordinates events and educational programs, assists with reporting and compliance activities, and provides operational support to faculty, staff, students, external partners, and stakeholders. Review Date is 09/04/2026

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Job Description The Department of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education (ALCE) seeks a highly organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented Program Support Specialist to provide administrative, fiscal, and programmatic support for faculty-led research, Extension, outreach, and grant-fund...

08/22/2026

ALCE is ready for the new semester on Monday...we are oriented, shared new research, and enjoyed getting to know all our new community members.

Kicking off the semester with a packed room for graduate student orientation. So excited to welcome all these new and re...
08/17/2026

Kicking off the semester with a packed room for graduate student orientation. So excited to welcome all these new and returning students.

Congratulations to two ALCE graduate students on reaching their academic milestones! Congratulations to Dr. Frank Y. Adu...
08/12/2026

Congratulations to two ALCE graduate students on reaching their academic milestones! Congratulations to Dr. Frank Y. Adusei and William (Will) McClausland on their successful dissertation and thesis defenses, respectively, held this week. We are proud of their hard work and achievements, and we look forward to their continued success

"Sustainable Solution or a Marriage of Convenience? The Impact of Illegal Gold Mining on Smallholder Farmers in the Bosome Freho District, Ghana" by Frank Yeboah Adusei (Chaired by Dr. Van Crowder)

"Using the SECI Model to Map Knowledge Systems of Urban Farmers in Virginia" by William Alexander McCausland (Chaired by Dr. Lia Kelinsky-Jones)

Congratulations to ALCE alum Dr. L.H. Newcomb on being inducted into the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame today at the Ohi...
08/08/2026

Congratulations to ALCE alum Dr. L.H. Newcomb on being inducted into the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame today at the Ohio State Fair. This honor recognizes a lifetime of dedication, leadership, mentorship, and lasting contributions to Ohio agriculture.

08/06/2026

ALCE Awards at ALE Conference

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