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<p>Dear Students in Ecology, Management and Restoration of Rangelands,</p>
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<p>Welcome Back to Campus and I hope you had a fun and fulfilling summer! </p>
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<p>I apologize for not writing sooner, but just this morning I received the student roster for EMRR students enrolled this fall semester.<br>
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<p>At last count, there are 11 undergraduate students and 9 graduate students in the degree option called Ecology, Management and Restoration of Rangelands. We are thrilled to have you aboard, and we look forward to working with you and helping you achieve
your academic and professional goals.</p>
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<p>To that end, I present four suggestions and a course updates to help you navigate the system at the University of Arizona.</p>
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<p><strong>1. Senior Degree Check</strong></p>
<p>If you plan to graduate this semester (December 2017), then you must complete a Senior Degree Check, and you should start by filing for a degree check in your UAccess Student Center under Next Steps. The procedure is a bit different than previous years,
and you will be required to complete a graduation survey. Katie Hughes will be contacting you about that survey in the near future. In addition, she will provide more details about the entire process. Do not delay the start of this process!</p>
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<p><strong>2. Meet with your Advisor in the “EMRR” Program</strong></p>
<p>Regular meetings with your advisor will help you complete your academic program more efficiently and give you insights into employment and career development opportunities. Contact me or Katie Hughes (<a href="https://mail.catnet.arizona.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=NdYieKwHvkSDGVHhN540jLwweu8Eg9AINeyktG8KubtmYHwmtLqBlCeVAB0FVHfBRfuy5tzrg0s.&URL=mailto%3akhughes%40email.arizona.edu">khughes@email.arizona.edu</a>)
if you do not know who serves as your advisor.</p>
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<p><strong>3. Tierra Seca Student Club</strong></p>
<p>The meetings of the Tierra Seca Student Club meets 6-7 pm in ENR2 S120A on the following dates: 13 and 27 September, 11 and 25 October, and 8 and 22 November 2017. This group provides a social network for students to learn more about how to navigate the
academic program and extracurricular activities to enrich your experience and build your resume. Don't hesitate to engage with them for fun and assistance. For more information, contact the Tierra Seca President, Clara Miller at
<a href="mailto:claramiller@email.arizona.edu">claramiller@email.arizona.edu</a> </p>
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<p> <strong>4. Email List serve</strong></p>
<p>We have an email list serve (<a href="mailto:srm@list.cals.arizona.edu">srm@list.cals.arizona.edu</a>) to communicate about meetings, jobs, trips, and other topics. I have added all of you to the list serve. I am happy to remove you form the list if you
ask.</p>
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<p><strong>5. Course Update</strong></p>
<p>The four RAM Courses offered this semester are RAM 431a Traditional Ecological Knowledge, RAM 436/536 Grazing Ecology and Management, RAM 455a/556a Rangeland Inventory and Management, and RAM 696a Rangeland Management Graduate Seminar.
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<p>The Traditional Ecological Knowledge course (RAM 431a) is taught by Ron Trosper, Professor of American Indian Studies. The class meets on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30 in Harvill room 404. Dr. Trosper
<a href="http://ais.arizona.edu/users/ronald-trosper">http://ais.arizona.edu/users/ronald-trosper</a> is very expert in this field of traditional ecological knowledge and its relationships to the ecological and social sciences.</p>
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<p>The Grazing Ecology and Management course (RAM 436/536) is taught by Larry Howery, and it meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 - 1:50 in room N350 ENR2 Building. Dr. Howery
<a href="http://snre.arizona.edu/people/larry-howery">http://snre.arizona.edu/people/larry-howery</a> is well versed in the subject, and he is certain to help students understand how and why animals select their diet, and how managers apply that understanding
to improve animal production and enhance the health of rangeland ecosystems.</p>
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<p>The Rangeland Inventory and Monitoring course (RAM 456a/556a) is taught by Jeff Fehmi, and the lecture portion meets Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00-9:50 in room N350 ENR2 Building, and the lab meets Mondays 3:00 – 5:50 in room N350 ENR2 Building before
they head to the field to perform measurements. Dr. Fehmi <a href="https://snre.arizona.edu/people/jeffrey-fehmi">
https://snre.arizona.edu/people/jeffrey-fehmi</a> knows this subject backwards and forwards and you will not find a better instructor of this material. You will learn the theory, strengths and weaknesses of inventory and monitoring techniques in the lecture
portion, and you will apply the techniques during the lab field trips. Inventory and Monitoring is essential for judging the success of management practices and the health of the rangeland ecosystem.</p>
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<p>Again, welcome back and the best of luck to you this semester!</p>
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<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Mitch McClaran</p>
<p>Chair, Program in Ecology, Management, and Restoration of Rangelands</p>
<p>School of Natural Resources and the Environment</p>
<p>University of Arizona</p>
<p>112 BSE Office location</p>
<p><a href="mailto:mcclaran@u.arizona.edu">mcclaran@u.arizona.edu</a></p>
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