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Amber Rayborn

Asst Director Advising & Student Success | Herbert College of Agriculture Administration

Specialization: Animal Science Advising, Student Success, Orientation, Sigma Alpha, ANSC 100

Overview

As a Student Success Advisor, Amber provides comprehensive academic advising to undergraduate students in Animal Science and promotes academic advising as an essential tool for holistic student success. She advises students on appropriate courses for completion of the academic requirements for the Animal Science major, supports students’ transition to college life, teaches students about academic and career opportunities, and fosters students’ intellectual and personal development toward academic success.

Teaching Focus

Amber teaches ANSC 100 Orientation to Animal Science, which serves as an orientation and integration into Animal Science with emphases on academic planning, self-exploration, experience learning, and career development.

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
AGNR 100 - Student Success in the Herbert College of Agriculture
1 credit hour(s)

Orientation and integration into the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources with emphases in academic and career planning, self-exploration, college success strategies, professional development, and cocurricular engagement. Students gain knowledge and experiences that will enhance their transition to college and strategies for holistic college success.

Repeatability: May not be repeated.
Registration Restriction(s): First-year college students only.

Other Instructors: Lamons, Brent Nelson | Stripling, Christopher

Semesters Offered: Fall
ANSC 100 - Orientation to Animal Science
2 credit hour(s)

An introduction to the major, culture, and expectations of Animal Science. Discussion of student success, responsibilities, opportunities for internship, study abroad, undergraduate research, and other career development within Animal Science. Students must complete ANSC 100 with a grade of C or better to remain in the major of Animal Science.

Registration Restriction(s): Restricted to animal science majors only.
Registration Permission: Department permission required.

Other Instructors: Kojima, Cheryl Jean

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ANSC 490 - Special Topics in Animal Sciences
1 - 3 credit hours

Topics and formats vary to address current issues and opportunities for student development.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Requires consent of department.

Semesters Offered: Fall
VMC 840 - Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery
1 - 4 credit hours

Clinical training in the diagnosis and treatment of small animal musculoskeletal conditions.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Millis, Darryl L

Semesters Offered: Spring
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prayborn@tennessee.edu

Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • MA, Educational Leadership and Administration, General, University of Alabama, 2010
  • BS, Human Services, General, University of Alabama, 2008

Amber Rayborn

Asst Director Advising & Student Success | Herbert College of Agriculture Administration
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prayborn@tennessee.edu

Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • MA, Educational Leadership and Administration, General, University of Alabama, 2010
  • BS, Human Services, General, University of Alabama, 2008
Overview

As a Student Success Advisor, Amber provides comprehensive academic advising to undergraduate students in Animal Science and promotes academic advising as an essential tool for holistic student success. She advises students on appropriate courses for completion of the academic requirements for the Animal Science major, supports students’ transition to college life, teaches students about academic and career opportunities, and fosters students’ intellectual and personal development toward academic success.

Teaching Focus

Amber teaches ANSC 100 Orientation to Animal Science, which serves as an orientation and integration into Animal Science with emphases on academic planning, self-exploration, experience learning, and career development.

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
AGNR 100 - Student Success in the Herbert College of Agriculture
1 credit hour(s)

Orientation and integration into the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources with emphases in academic and career planning, self-exploration, college success strategies, professional development, and cocurricular engagement. Students gain knowledge and experiences that will enhance their transition to college and strategies for holistic college success.

Repeatability: May not be repeated.
Registration Restriction(s): First-year college students only.

Other Instructors: Lamons, Brent Nelson | Stripling, Christopher

Semesters Offered: Fall
ANSC 100 - Orientation to Animal Science
2 credit hour(s)

An introduction to the major, culture, and expectations of Animal Science. Discussion of student success, responsibilities, opportunities for internship, study abroad, undergraduate research, and other career development within Animal Science. Students must complete ANSC 100 with a grade of C or better to remain in the major of Animal Science.

Registration Restriction(s): Restricted to animal science majors only.
Registration Permission: Department permission required.

Other Instructors: Kojima, Cheryl Jean

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ANSC 490 - Special Topics in Animal Sciences
1 - 3 credit hours

Topics and formats vary to address current issues and opportunities for student development.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Requires consent of department.

Semesters Offered: Fall
VMC 840 - Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery
1 - 4 credit hours

Clinical training in the diagnosis and treatment of small animal musculoskeletal conditions.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Millis, Darryl L

Semesters Offered: Spring