Dr. H. Fred Walker joined the College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) as its new dean in August 2008. As CAST's dean, Dr. Walker is the chief academic, fiscal and administrative officer for the college. He provides leadership for the college's curricular initiatives, scholarship, professional training, and faculty recruitment.

With his values of transparency, strong communications, and shared governance, Dr. Walker has brought a renewed focus to the college. Through cultural change, curriculum refinement, increased collaboration, and clear goals, Dr. Walker is driving CAST toward increased success locally and globally.

Dr. Walker has a strong background in engineering technology and administrative leadership along with significant scholarship. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Education and Technology and master's degree in Systems Engineering from Iowa State University, and his MBA and BS in Industrial Technology from California State University - Fresno.

Dr. Linda A. Tolan manages curriculum, accreditation and assessment, student academic issues, student retention, and facilities. She is a tenured professor and teaches courses in human resources development, training and employee development, career theory and development, organizational development, human capital strategies, and strategic future thinking. Dr. Tolan has a Ph.D. in Leadership from Andrews University, an M.S. in Career and Human Resource Development from Rochester Institute of Technology, and B.S. in Management Science – Behavioral Science from SUNY-Geneseo. Dr. Tolan also holds certification (#38214) from the National Board of Certified Counselors.

Maureen S. Valentine, P.E., serves as Associate Dean for the college. As Associate Dean, Professor Valentine is responsible for faculty affairs and selected operational administrative activities of the college. The former chair of the civil engineering technology, environmental management and safety (CETEMS) department, Maureen is a tenured professor and earned her BS in Civil Engineering from Tufts University and MS in Geotechnical Engineering from Virginia Tech. Professor Valentine remains active in student clubs and local professional societies.