Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences
MANRRS is a student group that provides a local and national support network for K-State students enrolled in agriculture, forestry, related sciences, and other interdisciplinary subjects, such as rural sociology, applied anthropology, math, chemistry, and biology.
K-State’s College of Agriculture MANRRS Chapter received its charter in January 2002. It was formed to meet students' academic, pre-professional and social needs within the College of Agriculture and other students across the campus.
Leadership Team
Dr. Zelia Wiley – Chapter Advisor
Dr. Lonnie Hobbs Jr. and April Mason-Taylor – Chapter Co-advisors
Lailah Bias – President
Max Contreras – Undergraduate VP
Charles Carpenter III – Graduate VP
Kailly Mejia – Secretary
Dulce Reyes – Treasurer
Madi Neal– Public Relations
Tirah Daniels – Parliamentarian
Sydney Love and Terriah Dunn - Graduate Representatives
Ja’Ron Carter, Jocelyn Armendariz, and Hector Rameriz - Ag Student Council and MSO Representatives
Why should I join?
Undoubtedly, your college professors want you to learn a lot in their classrooms. Student clubs and organizations can provide other essential lessons outside the classroom. Here are some of what MANRRS offers:
- Interaction with peers.
- Informal interaction with faculty and staff (great contacts for recommendations and other help).
- Line item for your resume.
- Demonstrates interest in your discipline.
- Group-sponsored social activities.
- National career contacts.
- Inclusion in MANRRS national directory.
- Meet outstanding professionals in Role Model Series.
- Scholarship, internship and career information.
- Academic action alerts.
- Tutoring in technical agriculture courses.
How do I join?
You can become a member by contacting another member or chapter advisor. K-State MANRRS welcomes all as members.
Membership dues are $10 a semester or $20 a year. Pay your dues here.
MANRRS has several types of members:
- Regular: Those whose disciplines are in the agricultural and natural resource sciences.
- Affiliate: Those whose disciplines are related to, but not usually included in the agricultural and natural resource sciences.
- Associate: Those granted membership based on their contributions to the agricultural and natural resource sciences.
Individual members are designated as:
- Undergraduate/Graduate Student: Enrolled full-time in an accredited educational institution and/or program that leads to an associate or undergraduate (post-baccalaureate professional or graduate) degree award.
- Professional: Working and not enrolled as a full-time student.
- Special (Supporting Member or Honorary Member): Contact the Chapter Advisor for qualifications.
Objectives
The objectives of MANRRS are to
- Increase the number of students studying agricultural sciences and related fields at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Emphasize the importance of agricultural sciences and related fields.
- Keep students abreast of state, national, and international trends in the agricultural sciences and related fields.
- Encourage scholarly achievement, advancement, and excellence among members.
- Develop leadership qualities in students.
- Aid in recruiting and placing students in professional positions in the agricultural sciences, forestry, and natural resources.
- Encourage research and its dissemination by undergraduate and graduate students and/or professionals.
- Promote career and academic counseling for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Provide information on employment opportunities for participants.
Junior Chapters
Junior MANRRS is a pre-collegiate outreach program of the National Society of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) for high school-aged and younger students to expose them to career pathways and educational possibilities in the food, agricultural, environmental and related sciences. Junior MANRRS members are affiliated with the National Society through membership with a local MANRRS chapter. Through Junior MANRRS, college-level students connect pre-college-aged students with networking opportunities and with other MANRRS student members, university faculty, and industry professionals.
Nicodemus Switzer/Jr. MANRRS Educational Camp:
Nicodemus Swtizer/Jr. MANRRS Educational Camp is a special camp that brings youth to Kansas State University and the Kansas town of Nicodemus. The annual weeklong summer camp includes two days at K-State and the rest of the week in Nicodemus. The camp introduces youth to agriculture majors and careers. Check out Nicodemus Switzer/Jr. MANRRS Educational Camp.
Neighborhood Academic & Athletic Association Jr. MANRRS Chapter
The Neighborhood Academic & Athletic Association Jr. MANRRS Chapter is a campaign that redirects children to grassroots organizations. They are trying to combat the violence and education gaps and the destruction of families in neighborhoods. They are getting children involved in the community and youth sports, so there will be less chance of them getting into other less productive things. This is the first year MANRRS has partnered with this organization, and we hope to help them accomplish their goals. Learn more about the Neighborhood Academic & Athletic Association.