Dr. David Mooreman, Professor of Agribusiness at SHSU since 1971, has announced his retirement effective June of 2000. Dr. Moorman served as chair of the department from 1974 to 1985, years in which the department experienced considerable growth in enrollment along with a move into the Thomason Building. Dr. Moorman was instrumental in the establishment of the Agricultural Consortium of Texas (ACT), a group consisting of representatives from all colleges and universities in Texas with academic programs in agriculture. Members of ACT meet twice annually to discuss issues critical to agriculture education in Texas. He served as Secretary-Treasurer of that organization for 11 years. Dr. Moorman also served as President of the American Association of State Colleges of Agriculture and Renewable Resources (AASCARR) in 1984 and is still actively involved with the National FFA Ag Sales Career Development Event.

     Dr. Moorman received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Texas Tech University, completing his Ph.D. at Texas A&M in 1970. His primary teaching responsibilities at Sam Houston State have included Agricultural Law, Marketing, Real Estate Appraisal, and Agricultural Policy.

     In recent years, the Introductory Agriculture Orientation course and the junior senior course in career skills have been under his watch. Hundreds of former students have benefitted from Dr. Moorman's wisdom and caring assistance. He will continue to teach for us on a part-time basis while he and Jane, his wife of 37 years, continue to reside in Huntsville.