The document outlines the vision and objectives of M.A. Hussey as Vice Chancellor and Dean for Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University. The vision is for students, faculty and programs to be the best in the state, nation and world. Key objectives include exemplifying the land-grant mission through internationally recognized teaching, research, extension and service. It also discusses agency and college programs, recruiting and retaining faculty and staff, securing resources, enhancing IT, and goals for 2010 such as implementing recommendations from various reviews and plans. The overall aim is to serve Texas and beyond through excellence in teaching, research, extension and service.

1. Serving Texas and Beyond M.A. HusseyVice Chancellor and Dean for Agriculture and Life Sciences

2. Vision For our students, faculty and programs to be the best that this state, nation and world have to offer

4. Our Greatest Asset Teaching Research Extension Service

5. Serving Texas…

6. …and Beyond

8. Director, Texas Forest Service

10. Head, Nutrition & Food Science

11. Head, Plant Pathology & Microbiology

14. $24.6 Million Increase in Programs

15. $5.8 Million Increase in Benefits and Infrastructure7.1% Increase All Agencies Received Funding

17. FY 2008: $112.7 Million

18. FY 2009: $123.5 Million9.5% Increase Secure and Efficiently Manage Resources: 2009 Update

20. Washington, DC Visits