CAST: MOVING FORWARD

Spring MeetingApril 17, 2008

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Welcome and Introductions

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Larry R. Miller Scholarship Ms. Lucy Loftus, HSC

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Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award Ms. Lucy Loftus, HSC

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CAST Associates Award Ms. Maralee Johnson

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University Level Awards Dr. Lori Woeste, HSC

University Service Initiative Award Dr. Winn Mahatanankoon, ITK

University Teaching Initiative Award University Research Initiative Award

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CAST 2007-2008 Outstanding Teacher◦ Dr. Guang Jin, HSC

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Award◦ Dr. Lori Woeste, HSC

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CAST 2007-2008 Outstanding Researcher◦ Dr. Chris Merrill, TEC

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Mr. Vern Hanks, HSC Dr. Marty Power, FCS Dr. Beth Verner, KNR Dr. Susan Winchip, FCS Dr. Robert Zant, ITK

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Mr. Vern Hanks, HSC

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Dr. Marty Power, FCS

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Dr. Beth Verner, KNR

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Dr. Susan Winchip, FCS

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Dr. Robert Zant, ITK

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Congratulations to all our CAST Colleagues!

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STATE OF THE COLLEGE2007-2008

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Strengths Faculty

Teaching External Funding & Scholarship Service

Staff

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CAST Vision & Mission TEAL Advancement Award College digital signage project CAST in Focus Science & Technology Week

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CAST strategic planning was used in defining major objectives in CAST for FY20091. …premier comprehensive

undergraduate programs.2. …graduate education programs that

have a state, national, and international reputation for excellence.

3. …state, national, and international recognition for quality research and scholarship.

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4. …outreach initiatives that enhance the public and private sectors.

5. …state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure that is sensitive to a healthy, safe, and environmentally sustainable campus.

6. …attracts, develops, and maintains meaningful relationships with internal and external constituencies.

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CAST FY 2009 Budget Priorities Restoration of College operational

dollars Travel Recapitalizing equipment New GA’s and increased stipends

Funds to relocate faculty in McCormick

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CJS FCS

ITK

KNR TEC

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College Staff Dr. Deb Gentry, Associate Dean Dr. Alan Lacy, Associate Dean Ms. Dorothy Witte, Director of Development Ms. Suzie Zeigler, Administrative Assistant Ms. Cindy Greskiwcz, Secretary Ms. Kate Plantholt, Coord. of Instructional

Tech Mr. Chris Andre, Computer Support Specialist Mr. James Hearn, Computer Support

Specialist Mr. Vince Boyd, Assistant to the Dean

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DEPARTMENT CHAIRS and SCHOOL DIRECTORS

Rob Rhykerd, Agriculture Dave Falcone, Criminal Justice Sciences Connor Walters, Family and Consumer

Sciences Terry Dennis, Information Technology David Thomas, Kinesiology and

Recreation Marilyn Morrow, Health Sciences LTC Eugene Snyman, Military Science Rick Boser, Technology

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And, I want to thank YOU!

CASTCASTing a future for Illinois citizens, communities, and economy.