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Dean Melinda A. Cro

A digital humanist and early modernist with a Ph.D. in romance languages from the University of Georgia, Dr. Melinda Cro became the first non-interim female dean of Oklahoma State University’s College of Arts and Sciences in July 2024. With 15 years of higher-ed teaching and administrative experience — most recently at Kansas State University — Cro now leads OSU’s largest college. Her vision for CAS includes utilizing the college’s expansive expertise to become the nation’s preeminent land-grant college of arts and sciences in alignment with President Shrum’s We Are Land-Grant initiatives for OSU.
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CAS Strategic Plan

As the heart of Oklahoma State University, CAS is dedicated to helping OSU become the preeminent land-grant institution in the nation. We created our College’s strategic plan in direct response to the University’s We Are Land-Grant mission.
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CAS FactsLearn what makes OSU's largest College so special. 


1,700+ 
Faculty and Staff Members
$13 MM
Average Annual Grants
6,500+
CAS Students
14
Academic CAS Buildings

CAS Media

CAS News

We want to highlight the accomplishments of our CAS Cowboy family. Read recent stories here. 

CAS Magazine

Our annual CONNECT magazine showcases people and departments in each of our three pillars.

Pokes PodCAS

Did you know that CAS has a podcast? Hear about the amazing things students, faculty, staff and alumni are doing! 

Good History Podcast

Listen to the Departmnet of History podcast inspired by Dr. John Hope Franklin's wisdom, "A good historian is a moralist at heart."

Alumni Newsletter 

CAS sends out a monthly email to all our alumni, updating them on all things CAS! 

Faculty and Staff Newsletter

We keep our faculty and staff up to date on university happenings through a monthly newsletter. 

Succeed Campaign

Learn about how a CAS degree can help you achieve whatever you set your mind to! 

YouTube

Explore videos featuring current CAS students, cutting-edge facilities, expert faculty and more! 

Information for Faculty

Faculty Resources

All the information you need as a faculty or staff member can be easily found here, from directories to details about our faculty council and awards. 

Future Faculty Resources

Looking to join the OSU Cowboy family? Here you'll find information about the people, places, and opportunities available for members of the CAS faculty at OSU. Welcome, and Go Pokes!

CAS Tech Support 

CASTS (College of Arts and Sciences Technical Services) provides support to faculty, staff, and students in the college. We assess computing needs, disseminate technical information, implement solutions to challenges, and consult with educators.

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