Cleveland State Wildlife Students Place 7th In Southeastern Wildlife Conclave

  • Thursday, April 5, 2018
CSCC Wildlife Society
CSCC Wildlife Society

Cleveland State Community College’s Wildlife Society competed in the Southeastern Wildlife Conclave competition hosted by Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge, La.

The Wildlife Society student chapters host regional conclaves each year to provide college students with valuable hands-on training in wildlife management and conservation. Activities include field trips, field competitions, game-calling competitions, quiz bowl, art and photography contexts, guest speakers and many opportunities for professional development.

The Southeastern Wildlife Conclave promotes networking and cooperation among students, faculty and wildlife professionals.

According to Robert Brewer, associate professor of Biology / Wildlife Society Advisor, the team competed against 20 other schools and came in seventh. Out of the 20 colleges and universities represented at the Southeastern Conclave, CSCC was only one of two community colleges. The CSCC team competed in various competitions, and placed in several of those.

Mr. Brewer said, “Conclave is a competition where colleges and universities from across the southeast meet each year. The students compete in various physical, mental, and artistic competitions. The fact that we can beat so many universities in this competition is a testament to the strength of our program.”

Wildlife Society President Chris Redd,said, “I was proud to be there representing CSCC. To my knowledge, this is the highest final ranking we’ve received, definitely in my tenure here at CSCC. It is a great feeling of accomplishment to win against so many four-year schools. It adds validation to the amazing program we have here, not only for those of us from CSCC, but it also helps gain notoriety for the program among other people.” (Redd competed in the Lab Practical individual competition, placing sixth out of 20 and placed first in the Trail Camera Photography category.)

Dr. Denise King, vice president for Academic Affairs, said, “I am very proud of the achievements of our students. Dr. Brewer and Dr. Paul provide great challenges and support to prepare them for this competition and for success in their programs.” 

Mr. Redd said, "Robert Brewer really drives this whole program from the ground up. He is a man that really knows his wildlife and doesn’t let us off easy on making sure we know it as well!”

Other competing schools at the Southeastern Wildlife Conclave included Abraham Baldwin Agricultural, Arkansas at Monticello, Arkansas State, Auburn, Clemson, Eastern Kentucky University, Haywood, Louisiana Tech, Mississippi State University, Murray State, North Carolina State, Tarleton, Tennessee Tech, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, UT Martin, Virginia Tech and Western Carolina University.

The CSCC Wildlife Society will have its annual Conservation day on Saturday, April 7, from noon-5 p.m. with activities and information from 20 different vendors set up in the front parking lot on the main campus. Immediately following, the Wildlife Society’s Annual Wild Game Dinner will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the George R. Johnson Cultural Heritage Center with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Any money raised from this dinner will go to fund activities for the Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society.

Mr. Redd said, “This will be a great opportunity for the community to see some professionals in action from our field, and learn a lot about the intricacies of conservation and resource management in a fun environment!”

For more information on CSCC’s Conservation Day and Wild Game Dinner, contact Dr. Jenny Paul at (423)592-0570 or email vcnrc@clevelandstatecc.edu

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