Fall 2024
Section 0601 of AGBUS2
Agricultural Computer Applications -- : Aug 19 - Dec 13 2024
Section 0649 of AGBUS56
Introduction to Agriculture Business and Management -- : Aug 19 - Dec 13 2024
Section 2479 of AGRI20
Introduction to Plant Science -- : Aug 19 - Dec 13 2024
Both lecture and lab will take place online. Lectures will be pre-recorded for students to watch at days and times that they choose. Students will be given interactive lab activities to complete entirely online at their convenience.
Summer 2024
Section 8132 of AGBUS2
Agricultural Computer Applications -- : Jun 17 - Aug 11 2024
This section has no regularly scheduled Zoom meetings. More details will be provided in the syllabus distributed by the instructor.
University of California,Davis (2007-Present) Ph.D in Agricultural Science Education
University of California,Davis (2005) Master of Arts Degree, Agricultural Education
University of California,Davis (2004) High School Teaching Credential (Agriculture & Geoscience)
University of Sierra Leone (1995) Bachelor of Science in General Agriculture
2019-Present: Program Coordinator, Hemp Agriculture
2014-2018: Coordinator, Student Learning Outcomes
2013-Present: AgriBusiness Instructor/Program Coordinator-Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, California
2010-2013: Adjunct Instructor Woodland Community College
2006-2013: High School Agriculture/Science Teacher-Woodland Joint Unified School District
2007-2011: Graduate Teaching Assistant- University of California, Davis (School of Education)
2007-2009: Graduate Research Assistant- University of California, Davis ( School of Medicine)
2003-2006: High School Agriculture teacher-Elk Grove Unified School District, CA
2000-2001:High School Science Teacher-West Contra Costa Unified School District,CA
George Sellu is a tenured faculty in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department at Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC). He joined SRJC in 2013 and he has served as an instructor and the Coordinator of the Agribusiness Program. He also serves and the Coordinator for the newly developed Hemp Agriculture Program.
20+ years experience in teaching and curriculum development
Extensive experience in developing and facilitating Distance Education courses
Over 15 years in agriculture business development and consulting
Over 10 years experience in agronomy & crop consulting
Extensive experience in hemp agronomy and processing
Hemp Cultivation and Processing
Career Technical Education
Food Security
Workplace Learning
Higher Education, Teaching and Learning
Member, California Agriculture Teachers' Association (2003-Present)
Member, National Association of American Agricultural Educators (2006-Present)
Member, American Educational Research Association (2009-Present)
Member, California Teachers' Association (2000-2013)
Publications:
Sellu, G.S. , Kane, M., Pendergrast, J. Wills, C. (2020).Terpene drift from Cannabis sativa L. (hemp) and the implications for Vitis vinifera (wine grapes) planted in close proximity. Technical Report.
Okhremtchouk, I. & Sellu, G.S. (2019). Teacher readiness to work with English language learners: Arizona context. The Teacher Educator 53(4)
Sellu, G.S. & Carter Ching, C. (2019). Bridging the cultural gap in the global workplace, Global Workplace Learning Handbook. Somerset, NJ: Wiley.
Sellu, G.S. & Carter Ching, C. (2019). The effectiveness of learning communities in increasing employee learning, Global Workplace Learning Handbook. Somerset, NJ: Wiley.
Sellu, G.S. & Okhremtchouk, I. (Under review). An analysis of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teacher readiness to work with English Language Learners in Arizona. Journal of Science Teaching.
Sellu, G. S. & Trexler, C.J. (Under review). Students’ perspective on teaching activities and learning environments that contribute to achievement in agricultural science courses. Journal of Agricultural Education.
Sellu, G.S. & Trexler, C.J. (Under review). Examining the potential use of standards-based agricultural biology as an alternative to biology in California. Journal of Agricultural Education.
McCurdy, S.A., & Sellu, G. S. (2008). A Practical Approach to Pesticide Illness. Environmental Protection Agency. Sacramento, CA.
SELECT PRESENTATIONS
Sellu, G. S. (June 2020). Growing Cannabis in the Wine Country: Shone Farm Hemp Project. Weeds & Wine Symposium (Webinar)
Sellu, G. S., & Henderson, S.C. (2019).Engaging Students of Color in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. A2MEND 12th Annual African American Male Summit, Los Angeles, CA
Sellu, G. S., & Grogan, J. (2019). Strategies for developing effective hybrid distance education lab science courses. Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA.
Sellu, G. S. (2017).Writing and Assessing Effective Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs).
Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA
Sellu, G. S. (2016).Examining the Potential of Standards-based High School Agricultural Biology as an Alternative to Traditional Biology in California. American Educational Research Association (AERA), Washington, DC
Okhremtchouk, I. S., Archibeque, R., Clark, A., Baca, E. C., & Sellu, G. S. (2016). Sentenced for Life: An Analysis of District Reclassification Criteria for English Language Learners in California. American Education Research Association (AERA), Washington, DC.
Okhremtchouk, I. S., Sellu, G. S., Gonzalez, T., & Manak, R. M. (2016). Teacher Readiness to Work with English Language Learners: California Context. American Education Research Association (AERA), Washington, DC.
Sellu, G. S. (2016).Emotional Intelligence: A Catalyst for Effective Leadership and Management. Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA
Sellu, G. S. (2016).Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa: Analyzing and Implementing Food Security Policies using Peace and Conflict Frameworks. Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference, Sacramento State University, Sacramento, CA
Sellu, G. S., Okhremtchouk, I. S., & Manak, R. M. (2015). An Analysis of Teacher Readiness to Teach Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Subjects to English Language Learners: Arizona Context. American Education Research Association (AERA), Chicago, IL
Okhremtchouk, I., Sellu, G., & Gillis, M. K. (2013). Teacher Readiness to Work with English Language Learners: Arizona Context. American Education Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, CA.
Sellu, G.S., & Sheils, S. (2010). Quantifying Science Teacher Professional Development: Developing an Evaluation Model for a Teacher Research Academy Partnership,” American Educational Research Association (AERA), Denver, CO.
2019: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Fellow
2016: Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce, Educator of the Year Finalist