CROSSING-PATHS: CROSS-CULTURAL EXCHANGE ON CROSS-BRED CATTLE MARKETS

GoalsThe goal of the Crossing-Paths Program (CPP) isto:provide learning experiences (related to premium beef and dairy-beef cross-bred animals) to enhance graduate school and job-relevant knowledge and skills for undergraduate students interested in agricultural and food sciences, with a focus on underrepresented students.educate and engage participants in creating a premium beef product while enhancing soft skills and cultural awareness needed to be successful members of the future agricultural workforce.ObjectivesUndergraduate students participating in the program will gain:foundational knowledge and practice of critical thinking and problem-solving via educational modules.advancement ofknowledge, communication, and leadership skills by completinga STEAK experience.Undergraduate assessments includes:student knowledge, soft skills, valuing of cross-bred systems, and entrepreneurial variablesperceptions of the programprogram impacts on career(s)Mentors participating in the program will gain:training and experiencefocused on program elements, diversity, equity, and inclusion, learning platforms, sexual violence, discrimination, and harassmentMentor assessments includes:mentoring ability, soft skills, and valuing of cross-bred systemsperceptions of the program