College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources // CAFNR Student Council

Constitution (PDF)

Leadership Team

Effective: January – December 2023

Lauryn Robnett, President
Hannah Shanks, Vice President
Morgan Silanskis, Secretary
Madison Meyer, Treasurer
Shea O’Herron, Public Relations Coordinator
Clark Rohrbach, CAFNR Week Co-Chair
Christian Henke, CAFNR Week Co-Chair
Morgan Watkins, At-Large Representative
Ryan Chapski, At-Large Representative

Outstanding Student Awards

The CAFNR Student Council annually recognizes students who have demonstrated the core values of the University and qualities of excellence associated with the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. CAFNR clubs/organizations and degree programs may nominate one student for each academic level (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior).

Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.

Nominations are categorized into the following academic levels based on the number of completed credit hours. Credit hours in progress are not counted toward the academic level.

Freshman: Completed less than 30 credit hours
Sophomore: Completed between 30 and 59 credit hours
Junior: Competed between 60 and 89 credit hours
Senior: Completed 90 or more credit hours and graduating next May, August, or December

Nominations & Submissions

Annual Deadline: March 1

Use 12 pt. font, 1” margins, and single space within paragraphs for all documents.

Nomination packets must include:

Nominee’s statement focused on why he/she should be selected as the Outstanding Student by addressing the following selection criteria (limited to one page):
- Evidence of Excellence – share how you have demonstrated academic excellence at MU including, but not limited to cumulative GPA, major, career aspirations, and projects completed.
- Innovative Thinking – includes, but not limited to research, service learning, and experiential learning opportunities completed and what you have learned and shared from these experiences.
- Inspirational Impact – includes, but not limited to participation in study abroad and engagement and leadership in campus organizations or clubs.
- Personal Connections – includes, but not limited to relationships developed, involvement in your degree program, and volunteer engagement.
Resume (limited to one page).
A letter of support from an advisor, faculty member, or the president of the student club/organization sponsoring the nomination (limited to one page).

Submit nominations to CAFNRStuCo@missouri.edu with the subject line Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Nomination. It is preferred that nomination packet be submitted in a single PDF attached to the email with the file name: Year_Academic Level_LastFirstName (e.g., 2022_Freshman_TigerTruman). If combining of files into a single PDF is not possible, please submit the three documents in a single email using the subject line as described above.

Selection will be made by a panel representing the following groups: 1) Student Council Representatives, 2) Faculty, 3) Emeriti Faculty, 4) Staff, and/or 5) Alumni.

Please contact the CAFNR Student Council at CAFNRStuCo@missouri.edu with any questions.

Outstanding Student Club/Organization

The CAFNR Student Council annually recognizes a student club/organization that demonstrates the core values of the University and qualities of excellence associated with the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.

Eligibility: The club/organization must be recognized and in good standing with the University’s Organization Resource Group (ORG). The previous year’s outstanding club/organization recipient is not eligible.