College of Applied Science & Technology

In an effort to recognize college and departmental excellence, the College of Applied Science & Technology offers a variety of annual awards to recognize both faculty and students.

A Criminal Justice Sciences Professor assisting a student.

CAST Awards

For eligibility and application procedures for all awards and scholarships in CAST please refer to this document: CAST Scholarships and Awards (pdf) If you have questions please contact the Dean's Office at

Please visit the Illinois State Phonebook or call (309) 438-2111 for contact information
or (309) 438-7602.

CAST Associate Award
Recognizes outstanding individuals from other colleges, alumni, and others external to the college who have made significant contributions to the College of Applied Science and Technology. Application forms for the CAST Associate Award are available in each departmental office and in the CAST Office in Turner Hall. Nominations must be submitted on the appropriate nomination forms and returned to Turner 143 not later than March 2. The Associate Award will be selected by the College Dean. The form of the award will be determined by the CAST Awards Committee and the College Dean. This award will be presented at the Spring Faculty Meeting.

Outstanding Service Award
Those faculty whose service accomplishments are unusually significant and meritorious among their colleagues in the College of Applied Science and Technology may be considered the CAST Outstanding Service Award. The guidelines for eligibility, application, and submission of service portfolios are similar to those requested from applicants for the Outstanding University Service Award. The winner of this award will receive $500 and will be eligible for future University Service Award nominations. The application deadline is October 13, 2006.

Research Awards

Teaching Awards

Student Research Awards

University Service Awards (Office of the Provost)
The Service Awards exist to honor and recognize faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in service to Illinois State University. By honoring such individuals, the University demonstrates its commitment to service as an activity essential to its mission and to its governance, provides incentive for faculty members to pursue activities that enhance the quality of their service, and emphasizes the importance of outstanding service.