Honors Council

Through the Honors Council, faculty and staff contribute to the development of the Honors Program while advocating for academic excellence throughout campus. The Honors Council is co-chaired by the Honors Program Director and the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research. It meets once per month during the academic year.

 

Responsibilities
 

The Honors Council supports academic excellence in leadership, research, and global citizenship throughout the campus. The Council will:
 

• Work with the Dean to hire and evaluate the Honors Director
• Support Honors Program faculty and students.
• Assist with recruiting, admissions, and orientation.
• Review and select Honors course and seminar proposals, and present their recommendations to the Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee.
• Maintain, develop, and assess the Honors Curriculum.
• Assess Honors courses and student portfolio demonstrations.
• Conduct program evaluation.
  
   

Honors Council Members and Terms

 Lauren Bach, President, Honors Student Council (2012-2013)
 Barb Bergman, Library Services (2011-2014)
 Kimberly Contag, Spanish (2012-2015)
 Christopher Corley, Honors Program Director, Co-Chair (2012-2015)
 Stephen Druschel, Civil Engineering (2012-2015)
 Katherine Hansen, Office of First Year Experience (2012-2015)
 Erika Koenig, Class of 2013 Representative (2012-2013)
 Lindsey Lancette, Class of 2014 Representative (2012-2013)
 Ashley Madson, Class of 2016 Representative (2012-2013)
 Brice Matthews, Residential Life (2012-2013)
 Carolyn Nelson, Admissions (2010-2013)
 Ron Nickerson, Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee Representative (2012-2013)
 Kristen Paulson, Class of 2015 Representative (2012-2013)
 Guynel Reid, Educational Studies: K-12 and Secondary Programs (2009-2013)
 Barry Ries, Interim Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, Co-Chair (2011-2013)
 Emily Stark, Psychology (2010-2013)
 Kristin Scott, Marketing and International Business (2011-2014)
 Rachelle Toupence, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services (2011-2014)
 Kristin Underwood, Career Development Center  (2012-2013)