Honors Committee Update Delete

Reports to General Education Committee

Membership

Honors director (chair), six faculty members appointed by the Faculty Senate, including a member of the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, to staggered, non-renewable three-year terms (eligible for another term after a one-year hiatus,) the Associate Vice President for Academic Administration and Dean of Student Success and Retention, and one student appointed by the Student Senate for a one-year, non-renewable term.

Purpose

1. To implement the honors program
2. To promote honors as an alternative plan of general education among qualified students.
3. To advise and consult with the director on program plans and events.
4. In collaboration with academic schools and departments to establish requirements and standards for the senior research project including format and research methods.

To recommend changes in the honors program curriculum, including norms for honor status.