Colombian universities.
The advisors are sent to
Bogota, Medelliin and Cali,
Colombia. Their initial tour of
duty lasts two years, although
some members of the staff
have chosen to stay longer.
Norm Teter, an assistant
professor who served as head
of agricultural engineering
processing ia Bogota, Colum
bia's capital city, said he
sees the program as a
"catalyst that encourages the
Colombians to use their poten
tial." He noted that Colombia is a
land of contrast, a developing
nation, rich in natural and
mechanic resources, "but they
need a spark to get them
started."
The program has im
plemented and improved
University courses in home
economics, veterinary science,
animal science, agronomy and
extension.
Research graduate and ex
tension programs were also
instigated through the
assistants' work.
Deane Manbeck, assistant
professor in agricultural
engineering, observed that
before his group b e a i
teaching, no Colombian
university had agrici rture
courses on the graduate le el.
"Now they are able U solve
their own problems u. their
own language. I think tt at we
have given them some weeded
self-confidence," said TeUr.
The Kellcgg and Ford foun
dations combine wfth AID to
provide funds for the program.
by SUSANNE SCIIAFER
Nebraskan Staff Writer
The University of Nebraska
College of Agriculture is "in
volved" In Colombia, South
America but not in a
militaristic way.
The College of Agriculture
serves as the prime contractor
of agricultural technical ad
visors for the Latin American
country. Through the Agency
for International Development
(AID) the University provides
technical assistants to establish
agricultural programs at
Ag College directs
'spark' to Colombia
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