University of Idaho Agricultural Education, Leadership, and Communications

By Maggie Elliot Dr. Erik Anderson, extension professor of the department of Agricultural and Extension Education will retire in May after a career characterized by the relentless ability to seize opportunities to grow his aptitudes and ultimately contribute to the advancement of extension education and distance learning programs. Dr. Anderson has always sought new adventures to refine his talents or learn new skills. He’s worked in video production at South Dakota State University, performed cable operations in Boise, and served as both a Distance Learning and Communication specialist for CALS. Within his role as extension professor, Dr. Anderson has worked as an advocate for online and distance education, and aided faculty in disseminating research. A California native nurturing a fascination for film and video, Dr. Anderson was drawn to the scenic beauty of the Pacific Northwest and studied telecommunications at the University of Idaho as an undergraduate. ...