A Freshman Honors Colloquium instructor discusses a book with her students.

Faculty & Staff

The Honors College is comprised of faculty and staff who are dedicated to positive relationships with students which further enhance the undergraduate experience. Our goal is to get to know each student on a first-name basis and encourage frequent contact with both faculty and staff members during your undergraduate experience and beyond.

 

Honors College Staff

Dean Alison Smith presenting

Honors College staff members are dedicated to positive relationships with students which further enhance the undergraduate experience. Staff members are always eager to meet with students and become acquainted with you.

Honors Faculty

Uncle Joe, an art piece completed by a retired faculty member

Employing innovative pedagogies and seminar-style discussions, the faculty challenge students to think deeply and engage creatively in the liberal arts and sciences curriculum. One of the most significant advantages the Honors College provides is this one-on-one interaction with the finest professors on campus.

Distinguished Honors Faculty

Interim Dean Donald Palmer presents Jean Druesedow with the Distinguished Honors Faculty Award.

The Distinguished Honors Faculty award recognizes excellence in honors teaching based upon years of service, advising of independent work, and a proven record of strong teaching performance. 

The recipient is honored at the annual senior honors luncheon in the spring. Current honors students are encouraged to nominate a deserving faculty member.

Honors College Policy Council

The Honors College Policy Council is an advisory group to the Dean of the Honors College made up of 12 Honors faculty and 4 student representatives (1 from each class level).  Members administer changes in curriculum, changes in academic requirements, new programs, course and instructor evaluation procedures.

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