The BIG PICTURE DISCUSSION at the 2013 NRHC conference in Philadelphia is an innovation of the region begun last year in Baltimore. Reception of the discussion of funding and changing directions of higher education generally, including the growing presence of online education, was positive. This year honors administrators, faculty, and professional staff will come together for big picture issues and their effect on Honors education on Thursday, April 4, 8:30 pm to 10 pm.
The facilitator, Andrew Martino, provides this description of one proposed topic. Another might be MOOCs (massively open online courses). Please add your own suggestions or comments as well (see link below) to help Dr. Martino develop a roadmap for the discussion. Please join us on Thursday evening in Philadelphia at the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel.
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At the business meeting on Saturday, April 6, the membership will be voting on two crucial executive board proposals. The proposals are linked below. The first concerns raising our annual dues, the second concerns changes in the constitution that will allow greater use of online communication for conducting the business of the organization.
Developing in Honors: Nuts and Bolts
The 2013 Developing in Honors™(DIH) nuts-and-bolts workshop at the 2013 NRHC council meeting follows the practice of the NCHC by providing a forum for honors administrators, faculty, and professional staff to discuss practical issues associated with honors education. At the regional meeting, our aim is discuss topics of common interest as well as brainstorm solutions to unique challenges. The nuts-and-bolts session is scheduled for Saturday, April 6 from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. (more…)
Students Take the Lead at the University of Saint Joseph
By Hilary Kasprzak, Honors Graduate Assistant & Elizabeth Vozzola, Honors Director
The Honors program at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) in West Hartford, CT combines a challenging classroom curriculum with opportunities to broaden intellectual and cultural horizons through being involved in extracurricular activities and taking part in the planning of Honors programs. Over the past year, our Honors SWAT team (Smart Women Achieving Together) has provided a new, hands-on venue for leadership development. SWAT is made up of a group of students who are interested in meeting informally to generate ideas to share with the Honors Council. The SWAT team also coordinates, promotes, and markets events to the entire Honors program. This allows for the promotion of student leadership within this motivated group of women.
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Millersville University‘s Beideman Mentorship Initiative
For all of their academic and scholarly ability, Honors students often need as much assistance as their peers in navigating the difficult transition from university to professional success. From such mundane topics as creating a resume and wearing appropriate attire, to more challenging topics like networking, job searches and preparing for an interview, Honors students often need practical guidance. (more…)
