Our planet’s grand challenges can only be solved by people working together to change things. In the Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications Program, we prepare students for careers designed to make organizations stronger, high school students more prepared, and society more informed.
Open to all U of I students this program teaches valuable leadership qualities to prepare you for a successful career.
Hone your strategic planning and communications skills with our Certificate in Agricultural and Environmental Communications.
ALEC faculty train leaders and teachers to help tackle global challenges in agriculture, human development, and the environment.
For information on different activities our students are involved in throughout the school year or exciting, new research are faculty are working on, browse our news stories.
We prioritize giving students the opportunity to participate in hands-on learning experiences. Giving financial support helps us fund important experiential learning activities that are not covered by student tuition costs.
