About the CAHS Hall of Fame

The College of Applied Human Sciences (CAHS) Hall of Fame is an awards and recognition program administered in alignment with the mission and responsibilities of the CAHS Visiting Committee as outlined in its By-Laws. The Hall of Fame honors alumni and distinguished individuals whose professional achievements, service, leadership, advocacy, partnership, or philanthropic investment have brought distinction to the College, the University, and society.

Consistent with the Visiting Committee’s role as an oversight and advisory body, the Hall of Fame process is designed to support the Office of the Dean by strengthening alumni engagement, advancing the College’s development and partnership goals, elevating faculty and student success, and enhancing the reputation and visibility of CAHS. (Download the complete information on the nomination and selection process.)

Eligibility Criteria

Nominees must meet one or more of the following criteria: 

• Alumni Achievement: The nominee is an alumnus/a who earned a degree from the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (CPASS), the College of Education and Human Services (CEHS), or the College of Applied Human Sciences (CAHS) who has demonstrated sustained professional excellence, leadership, or innovation at the local, state, national, or international level.
• Outstanding Service and Leadership to CAHS: The nominee, regardless of alumni status, has provided exceptional service or leadership that has significantly advanced the mission, programs, operations, students, faculty, or strategic priorities of the College.
• Strategic Engagement, Liaison Work, and Partnerships : The nominee has served as a key liaison, advocate, or partner by fostering meaningful relationships between CAHS and external stakeholders, including industry, education, government, nonprofit organizations, or community partners.
• Philanthropic Investment: The nominee has made significant philanthropic contributions—financial or in-kind—that have demonstrably supported CAHS priorities such as scholarships, endowed funds, academic programs, facilities, student success initiatives, faculty development, or research.
• Note: Current members of the CAHS Visiting Committee and current CAHS employees are not eligible for induction until one year after the conclusion of their service or employment. Eligibility exceptions may be considered by the Visiting Committee and the Dean under extenuating circumstances.

Nomination Process

Selection Process

• The CAHS Hall of Fame selection process operates under the Strategic Engagement, Development, and Partnerships Sub-Committee of the CAHS Visiting Committee.
• Committee members review complete nomination packets and evaluate candidates using approved criteria and rubrics.
• The CAHS Hall of Fame shall induct no more than three (3) individuals per year. The Visiting Committee, in consultation with the Dean, will determine the final slate of inductees annually based on the quality of nominations and alignment with College priorities. This limitation is intended to preserve the distinction and prestige of the CAHS Hall of Fame.

Induction Ceremony Overview