The following are the results of the CALS Academic Planning Council (APC) elections for 2026-2027:

• Agricultural and Applied Economics: Andrew Stevens
• Biochemistry: Elizabeth Wright
• Biological Systems Engineering: Nesli Akdeniz Onuki
• Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences: Patrick Krysan
• Academic Staff: Karie Cherwin (Forest and Wildlife Ecology)

These five will join continuing members to make up the following full APC roster:

Academic Staff:

• Tom Bryan, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

Extension:

• Damon Smith, Plant Pathology

Faculty:

• Animal and Dairy Sciences: Sara Gragg
• Bacteriology: Garret Suen
• Community and Environmental Sociology: Samer Alatout
• Entomology: Russell Groves
• Forest and Wildlife Ecology: Zuzana Burivalova
• Genetics: Daniela Drummond Barbosa
• Life Sciences Communication: Dominique Brossard
• Nutritional Sciences: Beth Olson
• Plant Pathology: Aurelie Rakotondrafara
• Soil and Environmental Sciences: Nick Balster

The APC advises the dean on issues related to strategic planning and development of academic programs and other matters. Go here for more information on the APC’s mission and makeup.