Applications to join CAS Student Council now open!
Deadline to apply is August 29 at 5 p.m.
CAS Student Council
The Arts and Sciences Student Council serves as the voice of the undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences. As the liaison between the students and the faculty, the Council’s primary goal is to foster an atmosphere of learning that places students first. Through student programming, interaction with administration and faculty, and the promotion of the College’s student organizations, the Council strives to enrich the experience of Arts and Sciences students. The Council also stresses service to the University and to the surrounding community.
2025 Fall Executive Officers
- Advisors — Britney Mann and Jenn Conner
- President — Wesley Cochran
- Vice President — Samantha Ruiz
- Secretary — Lauren Shaia
- Treasurer — Zachary Blankenship
- Awards, Recognition & Banquet Chair — Carsten Beets
- Activities Chair — Staci Dodson
- Activities Vice-Chair — Calee Lyon
- Public Relations Chair — Maggie Johnson
- Philanthropy Chair — Julia Guinn
Join CAS Student Council!
Eligibility Requirements:
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Must be a full-time student in the College of Arts and Sciences
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Must have and maintain an overall grade point average of 3.00
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Must be able to attend meetings which are every other Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Three Minute Thesis
The College of Arts and Sciences Student Council would like to invite you to be a contestant in this year’s online undergraduate 3MT competition.
Click for More Information about 3MT for Undergrads
Autumn Arts Gala
Every fall, the College of Arts and Sciences Student Council invites students to enter themselves or a group into the pool of contestants who will be chosen to showcase their talents at the annual Autumn Arts Gala. More information about the 2025 gala coming soon!
More Information and Sign Up for the Autumn Arts Gala
Awards
- Top Ten Senior
Ten students are chosen in the spring semester through an application and interview process. The applications are graded based on academics and overall involvement in the College and on campus. After narrowing down applicants, students and faculty conduct interviews to select the Top Ten Seniors.
- Outstanding Junior Award
This award recognizes five outstanding juniors in the areas of academics and university involvement. Students are chosen in the spring semester through an application and interview process.
- Outstanding Sophomore Award
This award recognizes five outstanding sophomores in the areas of academics and university involvement. Students are chosen in the spring semester through an application and interview process.
- Outstanding Freshman Award
This award recognizes five outstanding freshmen in the areas of academics and university involvement. Students are chosen in the spring semester through an application and interview process.
- Outstanding Club Award
One club within the college is honored with this award each year. Each club is asked to submit an application in the spring including the purpose of the organization and a list of activities they host throughout the year. In addition to the application, clubs may also submit published articles, fliers, and/or newsletters.
- Outstanding Club Advisor
The College of Arts and Sciences Student Council invites members of CAS clubs to submit club advisor nominations for this award each spring. The students are encouraged to provide letters of support and describe why their advisor deserves to be recognized. The review of applicants and the selection of the CAS Outstanding Club Advisor is conducted by the Arts and Sciences Student Council.
- CAS Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award
The College of Arts and Sciences invites nominations for this award each spring. The nominees are then contacted and asked to submit additional materials that make up a complete application for the award. The review of applicants and the selection of the CAS Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award is conducted by the Arts and Sciences Student Council.
- CAS Distinguished Teaching Award
The College of Arts and Sciences invites nominations for this award each spring. The nominees are then contacted and asked to submit additional materials that make up a complete application for the award. The review of applicants and the selection of the CAS Distinguished Teaching Award is conducted by the Arts and Sciences Student Council.
- CAS Faculty Mentor Award
The College of Arts and Sciences invites nominations for this award each spring. The nominees are then contacted and asked to submit additional materials that make up a complete application for the award. The review of applicants and the selection of the CAS Faculty Mentor Award is conducted by the Arts and Sciences Student Council.
- CAS Outstanding Advisor Award
The College of Arts and Sciences invites nominations for this award each spring. The nominees are then contacted and asked to submit additional materials that make up a complete application for the award. The review of applicants and the selection of the CAS Outstanding Advisor Award is conducted by the Arts and Sciences Student Council.