James R. Clark, Ph.D. Dean of the College of Agriculture, Science and Engineering Office: Agricultural and Natural Sciences Building, Room 106
Email: jclark@wtamu.edu
Phone: 806-651-2585 Professional Profile Dr. James R. Clark began his tenure as dean Sept. 1, 1997. He previously served five years as head of West Texas A&M University’s Division of Agriculture, now known as the Department of Agricultural Sciences.
A native of Missouri, Clark earned a bachelor of science degree in agriculture and a master of science degree in animal husbandry, both from the University of Missouri—Columbia. He received his Ph.D. in endocrinology-reproductive physiology from the University of Wisconsin—Madison.
Teaching and Related Service In 2006, Clark was appointed to a three-year term on the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education and Economics Advisory Board, which reports directly to the secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The board’s main purpose is to review, consult and advise the secretary of agriculture on long- and short-term national policies and priorities related to agriculture. He served as president of the American Association of State Colleges of Agriculture and Renewable Resources in 1999-2000 and received their Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009. Research and Creative Activity Clark serves as assistant vice chancellor of agriculture and life sciences for The Texas A&M University System. He has a joint appointment as professor of animal science with the Texas AgriLife Research at The Texas A&M University System AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Amarillo and in the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University in College Station.
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