University of Arkansas Pine Bluff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) requests approval to expand its role and scope to include a Ph.D. in Aquaculture/Fisheries.

The request for the role and scope change to allow for a Ph.D. program grew from demand by stakeholders in Arkansas whose industry depends upon the scientific research and extension efforts of the UAPB Aquaculture/Fisheries Center. Therefore, the request itself is driven by the local, state, and regional demand. Need for this program requires a change in the role and scope of the University.

This request is further rooted in the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s land-grant and expanded mission which charges the University to develop innovative activities and use technology to help solve problems. This request is related to the economic growth of the Arkansas Delta through its aquaculture/fisheries industry. The UAPB Aquaculture/Fisheries Center of Excellence is a key partner of the aquaculture industry and natural resource managers
in Arkansas. Given the strong support for the Ph.D. program provided by these institutions and alliances, a Ph.D. program in Aquaculture/Fisheries will serve to offer expanded science based support for economic growth of the state, region, and nation.

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 2010-2012 Graduate Studies Handbook