About the College
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.
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.
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
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.