CNAS News –                 We had a great turnout for the first CNAS public lecture on Friday evening, February 4 with Ron Greeley.  He showed us great views of Mars and I learned the difference between sand and dust!                 … Continue reading →

                Faculty research grant proposals are due September 27, 2010.  Please remember that these both a department head and dean signature – please give us time to read, comment and sign.                  Summer Faculty Fellowship Applications are due November 1, … Continue reading →

We are in an interesting time.  Decreasing state revenues, decreasing funding for all state services, and SB389 which limits tuition increases.   I found the following article interesting in Inside Higher Education (http://www.insidehighered.com/home).  The article is from February 17 and is … Continue reading →

It is time for an update an update and continued information and discussion.  The state budget forecast.  Today’s news out of the Governor’s office indicates another round of state budget cuts.  As you may have seen in local media, last … Continue reading →

Faculty – Did you know that there is a published “department head manual” posted on the provost website?  Actually it has been there for awhile.  http://www.missouristate.edu/provost/handbooks_manuals.htm   I learned recently that some did not.  In this manual it indicates that a … Continue reading →

It is a rainy Saturday and there is a football game this afternoon.  As a matter of fact I received a game ball today on behalf of the college.  CNAS was recognized at today’s game and each college will be … Continue reading →

It feels like fall and the semester has started off with great news on Legacy Day.  We are well on our way to meeting our capital campaign goal and I am confident that CNAS will be a major player in … Continue reading →

CNAS is looking for a CNAS Dean Fellow for Research interested in helping faculty within the college with grant writing.   Minimum qualifications – CNAS tenured faculty with funded external research grant in the past 5 years.                                                                 CNAS Faculty … Continue reading →

I love the beginning of an academic year.  Fresh starts for all us!! The state of the college powerpoint is posted on the website – http://www.cnas.missouristate.edu/. If you have any questions about the presentation please let me know. All CNAS … Continue reading →

Happy Wednesday!!! As most of you aware we have a new associate dean.  Pawan Kahol has agreed to serve the college as associate dean and his appointment will start on August 17, 2009.  This clearly means that we have leadership … Continue reading →