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John Clinton Stier

Associate Dean | Herbert College of Agriculture Administration
Overview

As Associate Dean for academic programs for the Herbert College of Agriculture, my responsibilities include leadership for advising, communications, diversity, employer relations, recruitment, and student life and success. Duties include oversight of undergraduate and graduate curriculum and assessments and leading the College Honors program. Committee service includes chairing the Tenure, Promotion, and Performance Review Committee for the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, administrative searches, diversity and climate, SACS accreditation, space and classroom upgrades, and UTIA-UTK collaborations. External service includes the APLU Board for Agriculture Assembly of APLU, chair of the C-5 Crop Science Society division and chair of the Environmental Quality Section of the American Society of Agronomy. Internationally-focused administration includes USAID-SANREM CRSP board member, development of MOUs with international universities, and leadership of the Univ. Tennessee China Scholars (PhD) Program. Previously, my faculty responsibilities included Extension, research and teaching and serving as department chair at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Teaching Focus

(current) AGNR 480 How to Feed the World PLSC 250 World Food & Fiber Crops PLSC 456/556 Turfgrass Weed Science

Research Focus

Environmental impacts and ecology of turfgrasses for lawns, roadsides, golf and sports turf. Areas of work include water use, carbon sequestration, nutrient and pesticide movement, reduced maintenance, weed control, and invasiveness.

Outreach Focus

Turfgrass management for the public, including: Integrated Pest Management for K-12 schools, radio and mass media interviews, popular press and industry journals and webinars, co-founding of Wisconsin Sports Turf Managers Assoc.

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 480 - How to Feed the World
3 credit hour(s)

Human population growth will require food production to double by 2050. Explore ways our global society might sustainably increase food production, in ways that protect our environmental resources while maintaining food security and food justices. Aspects include socio-political, business, technology, cultural, religious, and natural sciences in various learning formats ranging from group discussions to guest lectures. Students are expected to develop potential solutions towards solving the world's food and environmental crises. May be used as capstone option for international agriculture and international resources minor.

(DE) Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101, ENGL 102.
Registration Restriction(s): Junior, senior or graduate student status. Recommended background: Oral communication course and at least two expanded perspectives courses.

Semesters Offered: Fall
AGNR 497 - Honors Research
1 - 3 credit hours

For students participating in the CASNR Honors Program. Consists of independent work with a faculty member.

Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
AGNR 498 - Honors Thesis
1 - 3 credit hours

For students participating in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Honors Program. Required during the semester when the thesis is written and the presentation is made.

Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
PLSC 456 - Turfgrass Weed Science
2 credit hour(s)

Identification of turf adult and seedling weeds, applied chemical control strategies, integrated weed management (including mechanical and cultural practices). Concepts discussed will include turfgrass weed ecology and invasiveness, herbicide regulations and an overview of select herbicidal modes of action. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 456 and PLSC 556.
Comment(s): Offered first session Spring in alternate, odd-numbered years.

Other Instructors: Brosnan, Jim

Semesters Offered: Spring | Syllabus: Example 2021 Syllabus
PLSC 556 - Turfgrass Weed Science
2 credit hour(s)

Identification of turf adult and seedling weeds, applied chemical control strategies, integrated weed management (including mechanical and cultural practices). Concepts discussed will include turfgrass weed ecology and invasiveness, herbicide regulations and an overview of select herbicidal modes of action. Credit Restriction. Students may not apply 556 towards their graduate degree requirements if they received credit for 456.

Comment(s): Typically offered Spring semester in alternate years that end with an odd number.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Brosnan, Jim

Semesters Offered: Spring | Syllabus: Example 2021 Syllabus
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865-974-7304

jstier1@tennessee.edu

Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Soil Science and Agronomy, General, Michigan State University, 1997
  • MS, Plant Pathology/Phytopathology, Ohio State U Central Off, 1991
  • BS, Agriculture, General, Ohio State U Central Off, 1988

John Clinton Stier

Associate Dean | Herbert College of Agriculture Administration
Picture of John Clinton Stier image

865-974-7304

jstier1@tennessee.edu

Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Soil Science and Agronomy, General, Michigan State University, 1997
  • MS, Plant Pathology/Phytopathology, Ohio State U Central Off, 1991
  • BS, Agriculture, General, Ohio State U Central Off, 1988
Overview

As Associate Dean for academic programs for the Herbert College of Agriculture, my responsibilities include leadership for advising, communications, diversity, employer relations, recruitment, and student life and success. Duties include oversight of undergraduate and graduate curriculum and assessments and leading the College Honors program. Committee service includes chairing the Tenure, Promotion, and Performance Review Committee for the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, administrative searches, diversity and climate, SACS accreditation, space and classroom upgrades, and UTIA-UTK collaborations. External service includes the APLU Board for Agriculture Assembly of APLU, chair of the C-5 Crop Science Society division and chair of the Environmental Quality Section of the American Society of Agronomy. Internationally-focused administration includes USAID-SANREM CRSP board member, development of MOUs with international universities, and leadership of the Univ. Tennessee China Scholars (PhD) Program. Previously, my faculty responsibilities included Extension, research and teaching and serving as department chair at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Teaching Focus

(current) AGNR 480 How to Feed the World PLSC 250 World Food & Fiber Crops PLSC 456/556 Turfgrass Weed Science

Research Focus

Environmental impacts and ecology of turfgrasses for lawns, roadsides, golf and sports turf. Areas of work include water use, carbon sequestration, nutrient and pesticide movement, reduced maintenance, weed control, and invasiveness.

Outreach Focus

Turfgrass management for the public, including: Integrated Pest Management for K-12 schools, radio and mass media interviews, popular press and industry journals and webinars, co-founding of Wisconsin Sports Turf Managers Assoc.

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 480 - How to Feed the World
3 credit hour(s)

Human population growth will require food production to double by 2050. Explore ways our global society might sustainably increase food production, in ways that protect our environmental resources while maintaining food security and food justices. Aspects include socio-political, business, technology, cultural, religious, and natural sciences in various learning formats ranging from group discussions to guest lectures. Students are expected to develop potential solutions towards solving the world's food and environmental crises. May be used as capstone option for international agriculture and international resources minor.

(DE) Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101, ENGL 102.
Registration Restriction(s): Junior, senior or graduate student status. Recommended background: Oral communication course and at least two expanded perspectives courses.

Semesters Offered: Fall
AGNR 497 - Honors Research
1 - 3 credit hours

For students participating in the CASNR Honors Program. Consists of independent work with a faculty member.

Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
AGNR 498 - Honors Thesis
1 - 3 credit hours

For students participating in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Honors Program. Required during the semester when the thesis is written and the presentation is made.

Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
PLSC 456 - Turfgrass Weed Science
2 credit hour(s)

Identification of turf adult and seedling weeds, applied chemical control strategies, integrated weed management (including mechanical and cultural practices). Concepts discussed will include turfgrass weed ecology and invasiveness, herbicide regulations and an overview of select herbicidal modes of action. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 456 and PLSC 556.
Comment(s): Offered first session Spring in alternate, odd-numbered years.

Other Instructors: Brosnan, Jim

Semesters Offered: Spring | Syllabus: Example 2021 Syllabus
PLSC 556 - Turfgrass Weed Science
2 credit hour(s)

Identification of turf adult and seedling weeds, applied chemical control strategies, integrated weed management (including mechanical and cultural practices). Concepts discussed will include turfgrass weed ecology and invasiveness, herbicide regulations and an overview of select herbicidal modes of action. Credit Restriction. Students may not apply 556 towards their graduate degree requirements if they received credit for 456.

Comment(s): Typically offered Spring semester in alternate years that end with an odd number.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Brosnan, Jim

Semesters Offered: Spring | Syllabus: Example 2021 Syllabus