It’s amazing how time flies. It does not seem to have been a year since I moved into the dean’s During the past 12months, I havemet with many of our alumni, and I am amazed by their range of accomplishments. I can think of no better response to the canard that you can’t get a job with an arts and sciences degree than to point to the local, national and international impact of our alumni. Shortly after I became dean, CAS Senior of the College of Professional Studies at OSU-Tulsa. With Freeman’s departure, it was necessary to do a search for a new associate dean and SIO; I’mhappy to announce that Dr. Mario Borunda, a professor in the Department of Physics, was selected for that position and has been working with the college since January on our faculty recruitment and Former Department of Psychology head Dr. dean in January. His role, which is over facilities, had previously been part of an associate dean’s portfolios. However, it became clear that the magnitude of managing CAS buildings needed someone’s full attention. We have some of the most imposing, majestic — and oldest — buildings understand both the problems and potential opportunities of CAS facilities. One of the main focuses of the year has been, of course, President Shrum’s strategic initiatives. As you read through the innovative and creative plan for the future of the university (okla.st/ strategic-plan), you’ll see that the arts and sciences are embedded in almost every area. Whether it’s recruitment, retention, teaching, research, excellence or student development, arts and sciences — the heart of Oklahoma State University — are right there. One aspect of the strategic plan we are giving special attention to is Extension. Other colleges across campus are doing remarkable work, but CAS has a strong and central role to play. Three standout CAS Extension examples include: The Prairie Arts Center – This community arts classes for adults and youth. Psychological Services Center – Part of the Department of Psychology, the center serves residents of Stillwater and the surrounding communities. Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic – The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders provides services to community members of all ages through its on-campus training. So, if someone asks where the College of Arts and Sciences is in the strategic initiatives, the answer is EVERYWHERE. Thank you for your continued support of our college as we work to make OSU the nation’s preeminent land-grant university. GOPOKES! Keith Garbutt, Ph.D. InterimDean, College of Arts and Sciences FROM THE DEAN’S OFFICE PHOTO JASON WALLACE OSU COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SC I ENCES 1
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