About the College

Our Mission. . .

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) prepares students in natural and social sciences-based professional academic programs for careers in agriculture, natural resources and other arenas. The CASNR academic programs accomplish the following:

• Provide strong general education with a foundation in fundamental knowledge, an understanding of the human experience, a global perspective, and a foundation in communication skills (visual, oral and written);
• Build on the natural and social sciences to provide experiential learning that applies gained knowledge to problem-solving situations using critical thinking and analytical skills;
• Provide student-centered educational programs where students engage in the process and take responsibility for their education;
• Provide international experiences to provide a global perspective to their education.

Our Administrative Staff. . .

Dr. Caula Beyl, Dean

Provides leadership for academic programs, works with statewide constituencies and stakeholders including alumni and various commodity and industry organizations, is a member of the Vice President for Agriculture's Cabinet, represents CASNR on regional and national committees, and is an advocate for CASNR with university administration.
Phone: (865) 974-7303
Email: cbeyl@tennessee.edu

Dr. Mary Lewnes Albrecht, Associate Dean for Academic Programs

Provides leadership for the undergraduate and graduate teaching programs, including student and faculty development, representing the CASNR and UT Institute of Agriculture on university-wide committees, and supports the dean in her efforts to provide an outstanding educational experience.
Phone: (865) 974-7303
Email: malbrech@utk.edu

Ms. Angela Berry, Administrative Specialist II

Coordinates activities among departmental student records secretaries and room schedulers, handles student records and liaison with the university registrar; processes student petitions and data entry into DARS, coordinates orientation, room scheduling and college commencement; and provides administrative support related to human resources and CASNR building-use inventory.
Phone: (865) 974-7303
Email: aberry1@utk.edu

Ms. Rita Brymer, Administrative Specialist I

Provides administrative support for the college honors program; handles student records and data entry into DARS; assists with recruitment/retention programs; and assists with special college publications, reviews college Web pages, career fair and College/University Career Services and college commencement.
Phone: (865) 974-6756
Email: rbrymer@utk.edu

Ms. Theressa Cooper, Program Coordinator for Retention

Provides support for advisors and students on academic review, liaison with the UT Undergraduate Advising Council and the Student Success Center; Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences chapter advisor; assists with recruitment of students; liaison with FFA.
Phone: (865) 974-7303
Email: theressacooper@utk.edu

Ms. Emily Gray, Lecturer and Director of CASNR Career Services

Teaches ANR 290 Computer Applications in Agriculture and Natural Resources; liaison with University Career Services, plans and conducts CASNR Career Fair, coordinates on-campus interviews, provides career advising to students.
Phone: (865) 974-8502
Email: ecgray@tennessee.edu

Ms. Leann McElhaney, Accounting Specialist II

Provides administrative support for the College Scholarship Committee; provides management for college restricted and unrestricted accounts; liaison with University Office of Finanacial Aid and Scholarships, provides oversight for CASNR inventory, and assists with special CASNR events.
Phone: (865) 974-7506
Email: jmcelhan@utk.edu

Ms. Tammy Pass, Administrative Support Assistant III

Provides support for the recruitment program and College Ambassadors, serves as primary receptionist, handles travel authorizations and payment for college accounts, and assists with preparation of curriculum documents.
Phone: (865) 974-7303
Email: tpass@utk.edu

Ms. Anna Filipek , Program Coordinator for Recruitment

Plans and conducts the student recruitment program, works with high school counselors and county Extension personnel, advises College Ambassador Program, liaison with UT Office of Admissions; liaison with 4-H Youth Development.
Phone: (865) 974-7303
Email: afilipek@utk.edu

Contact Us. . .

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
2621 Morgan Circle
125 Morgan Hall
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: (865) 974-7303
Fax: (865) 974-9329
Email: casnr@utk.edu