PAS is one of the ten career and technical student organizations that has been approved by the U. S. Department of Education as an integral part of career and technical education.

We are affiliated with the National Postsecondary Agricultural Students Organization. Click here for information on National PAS.

MISSION

The Illinois Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization provides opportunities for individual growth, leadership and career preparation.

VISION

PAS aspires to be the premier leadership and career development organization serving college agriculture students.

MOTTO

"Uniting Education and Industry in Agriculture."

One of our main purposes is to provide an opportunity for developing leadership abilities through participation in the employment experience programs, course work, and organization activities.

VALUES

Developing individual leadership abilities
Promoting intellectual growth
Developing technical competencies
Fostering strong personal ethics
Encouraging life-long learning
Recognizing a synergy exists in diversity
Uniting education and industry