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TAMU Chapter of the Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow

About This Organization

Abbreviation(s):
ACT
Purpose:
The objectives or goals of this organization shall be to stimulate interest in the profession of agricultural communications and to provide opportunities for practical experience in agricultural communications by encouraging members to participate in ACT at the local and national levels. To build relationships among agricultural communication professionals, college students and faculty; to provide professional and academic development for members, and to promote agriculture through communication efforts.
Year Founded:
1970
Membership Dues:
$15 per semester
Admits Members:
All Year
Meeting Locations:
AGLS 115, All meetings are at 6 PM.

Public Contact Information

Public Contact Name:
Kelsi Opat
Public Contact E-mail Address:
Kopat@tamu.edu
Public Contact Phone Number:
979-458-3389

Group Contact Information

Organization Web Site:
https://www.facebook.com/TAMUACT/
Organization E-mail Address:
Kopat@tamu.edu

Organization Associations

Academic Department:
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Non-Academic Department:
None

Membership

Approximate membership of the organization:
1-30
Membership policies:
  • Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
  • Our organization accepts graduate students as members
  • Our organization accepts faculty/staff as members
Weekly time committment required of organization members:
0-3 Hours
Membership intake process:
Open

Events

Community Service Projects:
Once per semester
Fundraising Events:
Once per year
Speakers/Lectures:
Three or more times per semester
On-Campus Social Events:
Three or more times per semester
Off-Campus Social Events:
Twice per semester
Hosting Conferences:
Never
Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
Once per year
New Member Orientation/Training:
Never
Events with Alcohol:
Never
In-State Travel:
Once per semester
Domestic US Travel:
Once per semester
International Travel:
Never