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Challenging Structures 

Special Thanks to Jeremy Todd, Missouri Western State University for designing the Boston conference logo. 

During the American Revolution, Boston's citizens sought independence from arbitrary authority while preserving 

interdependence and community. Reflecting similar values, the honors revolution has challenged the structure of 

undergraduate education. Honors faculty foster independent thought, motivation, and scholarship in students while 

encouraging collaboration within a community of scholars. As we gather in Boston, we will highlight the scholarship of 

teaching and learning while reexamining our practices, pedagogy, and communities to extend the challenge of the honors 

revolution in education. 

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Welcome Letter for 2012 NCHC Conference Program 

Greetings. On behalf of the 2012 Conference Planning Committee, the Board of Directors, and the National Headquarters 

Staff of the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC), it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 47th Annual NCHC 

Conference. This is our first visit to Boston, and we have managed to keep evenings unscheduled so that we may explore 

the neighborhoods, nightlife and historic treasures of this great city. 

Our theme is “Challenging Structures.” We maintain that honors education represents a challenge to the structure of 

undergraduate instruction. Honors faculty foster independent thought, motivation and scholarship in students while 

encouraging collaboration within a community of scholars. As we gather in Boston, we will highlight the scholarship of 

teaching and learning and the practices associated with honors community. 

As honors scholars, teachers and administrators, we find ourselves connected with one another, but most often in 

technological ways that mediate our relationships. Conferences like this afford the luxury of enlightening face-to-face 

conversations; focused, direct interchanges of ideas and methods; and relaxed moments to renew or form friendships. My 

advice as Conference Chair for newbies: make time to pursue the latter opportunity. I hope you find the conference 

stimulating, practical and enjoyable. 

Take care, 

Rick Scott 

2012 NCHC Conference Chair 

NCHC President-Elect 

2012 Conference Sponsors 

Endicott College 

GEICO Insurance Company 

GlobaLinks 

Golden Key International Honour Society 

Northeastern University 

Simmons College 

Suffolk University 

Texas A & M University Office of Honors and Undergraduate Research 

The Commonwealth Honors Program 

The Fund for American Studies-LM 

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi 

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars 

The Washington Center 

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NCHC Mission & Board of Directors 

NCHC Mission Statement 

I. Vision 

Excellence in and respect for honors education. 

II. Mission 

The National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) is the professional association of undergraduate honors 

programs and colleges; honors directors and deans; and honors faculty, staff, and students. NCHC provides 

support for institutions and individuals developing, implementing, and expanding honors education through 

curriculum development, program assessment, teaching innovation, national and international study 

opportunities, internships, service and leadership development, and mentored research. More generally, NCHC 

carries out this mission by serving honors professionals and by advocating support for and excellence in higher 

education for all students. 

III. Core Values Statement 

The National Collegiate Honors Council values an atmosphere that promotes academic opportunity and 

challenge for honors students and faculty. Within this intellectual environment, members of honors 

communities demonstrate integrity, respect, and excellence. Through the honors experience, participants realize 

enhanced personal, social, and intellectual development. The NCHC recognizes the importance of life-long 

learning and social responsibility in preparing individuals for an increasingly complex world. These beliefs and 

values are reinforced among member institutions through the collegiality and shared purpose of the NCHC. 

NCHC Board of Directors 

Officers 

Gregory Lanier, President 

University of West Florida 

Richard I. Scott, President-Elect 

University of Central Arkansas 

James Ruebel, Vice President 

Ball State University 

Bonnie D. Irwin, Past President 

Eastern Illinois University 

Robert Spurrier, Secretary 

Oklahoma State University 

Gary M. Bell, Treasurer 

Texas Tech University 

Kyoko Amano, University of Indianapolis 

Lisa Coleman, Southeastern Oklahoma State University 

Barry Falk, James Madison University 

Emily Feddes*, Montana State University-Billings 

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Laurie Smith-Law, Iowa State University 

Jerry Herron, Wayne State University 

Rachael Hurd*, Ball State University 

Emily Jones*, Oklahoma State University 

Joe King, Radford University 

Kim Klein, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 

Jared Knight*, Iowa State University 

Jonathan Kotinek, Texas A&M University 

Jaskiran Mathur, St. Francis College 

Marjean Purinton, Texas Tech University 

Jeremiah Sammons*, Gallaudet University 

Art Spisak, University of Iowa 

Elaine Torda, Orange County Community College 

Audrey Van Acker*, Ball State University 

*student 

Headquarters Staff 

Cynthia M. Hill, Executive Director 

Carolee Martin Brink, Membership Director 

Teri L. King, Finance Manager 

Kristi K. Smith, Project Coordinator 

Trish Souliere, Technology Manager 

Betty P. Talley, Director of Operations 

General Information 

Registration/Information Desk 

Wednesday, November 14 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Thursday, November 15 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM 

Friday, November 16 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM 

NCHC Publications Sales/Barnes & Noble Book Sales 



Saturday, November 17 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM 

Conference Badges 

Conference attendees must wear their official conference badges to be admitted to conference events, including 

all meals, all sessions, and the Welcome Reception. There will be a $50 fee for replacement badges. 

Audio–Visual Equipment Policy 

If you are making a presentation, we must ask you not to use any AV or computer equipment that Rick Scott, 

the conference chair, has not authorized in writing in advance. We have provided the Sheraton with a list of 

approved presentations and their AV needs. If you have not been authorized to use AV equipment for your 

presentation, please do not ask the Sheraton staff to hook up or plug in any unauthorized AV equipment. Be 

aware that NCHC takes no responsibility for unauthorized or unapproved AV charges. NCHC will turn all such 

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charges over to the presenter for full and prompt payment. Please also be aware that AV includes an LCD 

projector and screen unless you have made prior arrangements with NCHC. 

Job Announcement /Message Bulletin Board 

A Job Announcement/Message bulletin board will be located in the registration area. One-page job 

announcements in a form suitable for posting may be attached to the bulletin board. In addition, the message 

board will be available for postings of messages by any conference attendee. 

ADA Statement and Sign Language Interpreters 

This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. Please call 402-472-9150 for 

information. If you have a physical disability that requires special considerations in order for you to attend the 

NCHC Annual Conference, please notify NCHC at 402-472-9150. 

Sign language interpreters will be available for selected conference sessions; please email btalley2@unl.edu 

with your preferences. 

Meetings All board and committee meetings are public meetings open to the membership. 

Student Designation Students are identified by an * throughout this publication. 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

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Hotel Information 

Sheraton Boston Hotel 

39 Dalton Street 

Boston, MA 02199 

Tel: 617-236-6034 Fax: 617-236-6061 

Rooms & Amenities 

The Sheraton Boston Hotel is centrally located in Boston's popular Back Bay and is just steps from some of the city's most 

popular attractions. Love to shop? The hotel is connected to the Prudential Center and upscale Copley Place Mall, offering 

more than 200 shops and restaurants, and is also just one block from famed Newbury Street, known for its designer 

boutiques. A popular winter "hot spot", nearby Frog Pond in the Public Gardens offers outdoor ice-skating. Or if the 

weather cooperates, join the many joggers and spectators who fill the paths alongside the Charles River. 

For the historian in you, the Freedom Trail will lead you through Boston, stopping at Paul Revere's House, Old North 

Church, Old South Meeting House and many other sites. The Aquarium, Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of 

Science are also all nearby. Duck Tours can be arranged through the hotel, and some of New England's most scenic 

beaches are only a short drive away. 

Arts & Culture 

Museum of Fine Arts 0.4 km/0.3 miles 

Freedom Trail 4.8 km/3.0 miles 

Local Attractions 

Prudential Tower Skywalk 0.1 km/0.1 miles 

Frog Pond 0.4 km/0.3 miles 

Charles River 1.6 km/1.0 miles 

Downtown Crossing 1.6 km/1.0 miles 

The Public Gardens/Swan Boats 1.6 km/1.0 miles 

Beaches 16.1 km/10.0 miles 

Entertainment 

Boston Pops 0.4 km/0.3 miles 

House of Blues 1.1 km/0.7 miles 

Fenway Park 1.6 km/1.0 miles 

TD Banknorth Garden (Fleet Center) 3.2 km/2.0 miles 

Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market 4.8 km/3.0 miles 

Shopping 

Newbury Street 0.2 km/0.1 miles 

Copley Place Shopping Mall 0.2 km/0.1 miles 

Nearby Destinations 

Cambridge, MA 1.6 km/1.0 miles 

Theatre District 3.2 km/2.0 miles 

North End of Boston 4.8 km/3.0 miles 

Lexington/Concord, MA 29.0 km/18.0 miles 

Salem, MA 32.2 km/20.0 miles 

Marblehead, MA 40.2 km/25.0 miles 

Rockport, MA 56.3 km/35.0 miles 

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Gloucester, MA 56.3 km/35.0 miles 

Cape Cod, MA 96.5 km/60.0 miles 

Newport, RI 104.5 km/65.0 miles 

Mystic, CT 144.8 km/89.9 miles 

Provincetown, MA 160.8 km/99.9 miles 

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FLOOR PLAN IMAGES 

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Conference at a Glance 

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

Constitution Ballroom 

Board of Directors Meeting 

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM 

Commonwealth 

Beginning in Honors Opening 

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

Berkeley A/B Beginning in Honors 1 

Clarendon A/B Beginning in Honors 2 

Commonwealth Beginning in Honors 3 

Dalton A/B Beginning in Honors 4 

Exeter A/B Beginning in Honors 5 

Jefferson Beginning in Honors 6 

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 


Con Plan 13 Meeting 

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM 

Beacon F 

Student Affairs Meeting 

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Beacon G 

Honors Semesters Meeting 

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

Jefferson 

Master Class Rehearsal 

Thursday, October 20, 2011 

8:00 AM- 9:00 AM 

Back Bay Ballroom A 

Student Moderator Training 

8:00 AM- 9:20 AM 

Constitution Ballroom A/B 

Developing in Honors Opening 

8:00 AM- 10:00 AM 

Grand Ballroom City as Text TM Prep Sponsored by: The Washington Center 

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9:00 AM- 11:00 AM 

Jefferson 

Master Class - Poetry 

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

Hampton Developing in Honors 2-1: 

Gardner Developing in Honors 2-2: 

Fairfax A Developing in Honors 2-3: 

Fairfax B Developing in Honors 2-4: 

Berkeley A/B Developing in Honors 2-5: 

Public Garden Developing in Honors 2-6: 

The Fens Developing in Honors 2-7: 

Riverway Developing in Honors 2-8: 

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

Commonwealth 

Students in Honors 

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 









11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Grand Ballroom City as Text TM Opening Sponsored by: The Washington Center 

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 

Jefferson 

Master Class Music 

13:00 AM - 7:00 PM 

Republic Ballroom A 

Partners in the Parks Excursion 

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM 

City as Text Excursions 

Sponsored by: The Washington Center 

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 


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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

Jefferson 

Film Master Class 

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

Liberty Ballroom A City as Text TM Reports Sponsored by: The Washington Center 

Liberty Ballroom B City as Text TM Reports Sponsored by: The Washington Center 

Liberty Ballroom C City as Text TM Reports Sponsored by: The Washington Center 

Republic Ballroom A City as Text TM Reports Sponsored by: The Washington Center 

Republic Ballroom B City as Text TM Reports Sponsored by: The Washington Center 

Backbay Ballroom B City as Text TM Reports Sponsored by: The Washington Center 

Backbay Ballroom C City as Text TM Reports Sponsored by: The Washington Center 

Backbay Ballroom D City as Text TM Reports Sponsored by: The Washington Center 

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 

Constitution Ballroom A/B City as Text TM Closing Sponsored by: The Washington Center 

Beacon A 

Science and Mathematics Committee Meeting 

Beacon B 

Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting 

Beacon D 

Honors Advising Committee Meeting 

Berkeley A/B 2-year Honors Committee Meeting 

Dalton A/B Small College Honors Committee Meeting 

Exeter A/B Membership and Marketing Committee Meeting 

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 

Phoenix Ballrooms 

Plenary: Michael Sandel 

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM 

Back Bay Ballrooms Opening Reception 

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM 

Liberty Ballroom 

Student Party 

8:30 PM – 10:30 PM 

Public Garden 

Publications Meeting 

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9:00 PM – 11:30 PM 

Beacon A 

The Fens 

Partners in the Parks Committee Meeting 

Finance Committee Meeting 

Friday, November 16, 2012 

7:30 AM - 8:45 AM 

Grand Ballroom 

Breakfast 

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM 

Independence Ballroom 

Graduate School Fair 

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 

Liberty Ballroom A Western Regional 

Liberty Ballroom B Great Plains Regional 

Liberty Ballroom C Upper Midwest Regional 

Republic Ballroom A/B Southern Regional 

Back Bay Ballroom A Northeast Regional 

Back Bay Ballroom B Mideast Regional 

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 

Jefferson 


9:30 AM- 10:20 AM General Sessions 


Back Bay Ballroom B 

Back Bay Ballroom C 

Beacon A 

Beacon B 

Berkeley A/B 

Clarendon A/B 

Exeter A/B 

Fairfax A 

Fairfax B 

Gardner 

Liberty Ballroom A 

Liberty Ballroom B 

Riverway 

Roundtables 

Sponsored by: Texas A & M University Office of Honors and Undergraduate Research 

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Commonwealth 

Republic Ballroom 

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM 

Beacon D 

Consultants Center 

9:30 AM – 10:45 AM 

Hampton Student Interdisciplinary Research Panel 1: Medieval History & Literature: Child Abandonment, 

Arthurian Studies, and the Crusades 

Sponsored by: Northeastern University 

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM 

Back Bay Ballroom 

Teaching and Learning Fishbowl 

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM 

Constitution A/B 

Student Poster Session I 

Sponsored by: Golden Key International Honour Society 

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 

Public Garden 

The Fens 

Best Honors Administrative Practices 1: Strategic Planning & Outcomes Assessment 

Sponsored by: The Fund for American Studies 

Best Honors Administrative Practices 2: Honors Advising & Mentoring 


10:30 AM - 11:20 AM General Sessions 



Beacon A 

Beacon B 

Berkeley A/B 

Clarendon A/B 

Dalton A/B 

Exeter A/B 

Fairfax A 

Fairfax B 

Gardner 



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Liberty Ballroom C 

Riverway 

Roundtables 


Commonwealth 


10:30 AM – 11:30 AM 

Beacon D 


11:30 AM - 12:20 PM General Sessions 




Beacon A 

Beacon B 

Berkeley A/B 

Clarendon A/B 

Exeter A/B 

Fairfax A 

Fairfax B 

Gardner 




Riverway 

Roundtables 


Commonwealth 


11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 

Back Bay Ballroom D Teaching and Learning 

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM 

Beacon D 


11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 

Hampton Student Interdisciplinary Research Panel 2: 

Underground Movements: Vietnam War Protests, Marijuana Slang, and Ethical Zombies 

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12:30 PM - 1:20 PM General Sessions 


Beacon A 

Beacon B 

Berkeley A/B 

Clarendon A/B 

Dalton A/B 

Exeter A/B 

Fairfax A 

Fairfax B 

Gardner 




Riverway 

Roundtables Sponsored by: Texas A & M University Office of Honors and Undergraduate Research 

Commonwealth 


12:30 PM – 1:30 PM 

Beacon D 


12:00 PM – 2:00 PM 


Student Poster Session II 


1:00 PM – 2:15 PM 


Forum on Diversity 

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 


Forum on International Education 

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM 

Back Bay Ballroom D 

Teaching and Learning 



Beacon A 

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Beacon B 

Berkeley A/B 

Clarendon A/B 

Dalton A/B 

Exeter A/B 

Fairfax A 

Fairfax B 




Roundtables 


Commonwealth 


1:30 PM – 2:30 PM 

Beacon D 


1:30 PM - 2:45 PM 

Hampton Student Interdisciplinary Research Panel 3: 

Queer Theory, Sexual Orientation, and Power Relations 


1:30 PM – 3:30 PM 

Gardner Forum on Two-Year Honors 

2:20 PM - 3:40 PM 





Beacon B 

Clarendon A/B 

Dalton A/B 

Exeter A/B 

Fairfax A 

Fairfax B 


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Roundtables 


Commonwealth 


2:30 PM – 3:30 PM 

Beacon D 


2:30 PM - 3:45 PM 

Hampton 

Student Interdisciplinary Research Panel 4: Histories of Science and Social Science: 

Sociobiological Ethics, Utilitarianism, and Economics 


3:45 PM - 5:00 PM 



14:30 PM – 16:30 PM 


Student Poster Session III 


6:30 PM – 7:30 PM 


176 Keys 

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Committee Meetings 

Beacon A 

Beacon B 

Beacon D 

Berkeley A/B 

Clarendon A/B 

Dalton A/B 

Exeter A/B 

Public Garden 

Riverway 

The Fens 

Personnel Committee Meeting 

Portz Fellowship Committee Meeting 

Professional Development Committee Meeting 

Major Scholarship Committee Meeting 

International Education Committee Meeting 

External Relations Committee Meeting 

Constitution & Bylaws Committee Meeting 

Assessment & Evaluation Committee Meeting 

Diversity Committee Meeting 

Awards & Grants Committee Meeting 

Saturday, November 17, 2012 

7:30 AM - 8:45 AM 

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Back Bay Ballrooms Breakfast / Idea Exchange 

Sponsored by: GlobaLinks 

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM 

Constitution Ballroom A 

Business Meeting 

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM 


NCHC Awards 

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM 

Hampton 

Student Interdisciplinary Research Panel 5: Pressures of Globalization: the Arab Spring, Medical 

Ethics, and Jordanian Politics 


9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 

Public Garden 

The Fens 

Best Honors Administrative Practices 3: Annual Reports and Program Evaluation 


Best Honors Administrative Practices 4: Experiential Learning in Honors 


10:30 AM - 11:20 AM General Sessions 





Beacon A 

Beacon B 

Dalton A/B 

Exeter A/B 

Fairfax A 

Fairfax B 

Gardner 




Riverway 

Berkeley A/B 

Portz Fellowship 

Republic Ballroom Roundtables 


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10:30 AM – 11:30 

Beacon D 


10:30 AM - 12:30 PM 

Jefferson 

Master Class Showcase 

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 

Constitution Ballroom B 

Faculty Poster Session 

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM General Sessions 





Beacon A 

Beacon B 

Clarendon A/B 

Dalton A/B 

Exeter A/B 

Fairfax A 

Fairfax B 

Gardner 




Riverway 

Berkeley A/B 


Republic Ballroom Roundtables 


11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 

Beacon D 


11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 

Hampton 

Student Interdisciplinary Research Panel 6: American Challenges & Solutions: Refugee Law, 

Urban Gardening, & Educational Reform 



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Beacon A 

Beacon B 

Dalton A/B 

Exeter A/B 

Fairfax A 

Fairfax B 

Gardner 




Riverway 

Berkeley A/B 



Roundtables 


12:30 AM - 1:30 PM 

Beacon D 







Beacon A 

Beacon B 

Dalton A/B 

Exeter A/B 

Fairfax A 

Fairfax B 

Gardner 




Public Garden 

Riverway 

The Fens 

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Roundtables 


1:30 PM - 2:30 PM 

Beacon D 


1:30 AM - 2:45 PM 

Hampton 

Student Interdisciplinary Research Panel 7: A Changing Africa: Cultural Practices, Global 

Investment, & Educational Opportunity 


1:30 PM - 3:30 PM 

Berkeley A/B 

NCHC Portz Scholars Presentations 






Beacon A 

Beacon B 

Dalton A/B 

Exeter A/B 

Fairfax A 

Fairfax B 

Gardner 




Public Garden 

Riverway 


Roundtables 


2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 

Beacon D 





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Beacon A 

Beacon B 

Dalton A/B 

Exeter A/B 

Fairfax A 

Fairfax B 

Gardner 




Public Garden 


Roundtables 


3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 

Beacon D 


5:30 PM – 6:30 PM 


6:30 PM – 7:30 PM 

International Reception 

Commonwealth ConPlan ‘13 

Sunday, November 18, 2012 

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 




Public Garden 

The Fens 

Hampton 

Post Conference Teaching & Learning Workshop 



Best Honors Administrative Practices 5: Budgeting for Honors 


Best Honors Administrative Practices 6: Something Practical for Students 


Research Forum 

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Conference Features 

New to honors? 

New to the conference? 

You will find the conference program filled with practical and enlightening presentations, many of which are 

designed for, or merit the attention of, faculty and administrators who are new to honors education and who 

may be first–time attendees at the NCHC conference. 

Perhaps most important is Beginning in Honors on Wednesday, November 14, from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. 

This workshop addresses basic issues concerning the administration, curriculum, faculty, and students in honors 

programs. It serves persons who have recently assumed, or are about to assume, leadership in an existing honors 

program or who are starting a new honors program. 

We encourage you to attend the conference plenary session Thursday, November 15 with Michael Sandel at 

5:30 in the Grand Ballroom, followed by the Welcome Reception from 7:30 – 9:30 PM in the Back Bay 

Ballrooms, where NCHC officers and conference mentors will be poised to introduce you to NCHC and the 

highlights of the conference. 

On Friday morning, November 16, at 7:30 AM, grab some breakfast in the Commonwealth Ballroom then go to 

meet others from your region at the Regional Meetings. Other special features on Friday include Poster 

Sessions, the Forum on International Education, the Forum on Diversity, Best Honors Administrative 

Practices, and the Celebration of Teaching and Learning. Before you head out to explore the rich culture 

and history Boston offers, join your colleagues in enjoying the talent of 176 Keys Dueling Pianos. 

The Idea Exchange with Breakfast starts Saturday, November 17, at 7:30 AM in the Phoenix Ballrooms 

followed by NCHC’s annual Business Meeting, the Presidential Address, and recognition presentation of 

NCHC awards. The Business Meeting is a good opportunity to meet the NCHC Board of Directors and the 

candidates for the 2013 Board. 

Throughout the day on Friday and Saturday, we invite you to participate in one of the Roundtable Discussions, 

attend a Student Interdisciplinary Research Panel presentation or take advantage of our Consultants Center 

in Beacon D, where experienced honors faculty and administrators are available for informal conversations on a 

wide variety of issues. 

We encourage you to attend the Master Class Performance Showcase on Saturday from 10:30 AM – 12:30 

AM in Jefferson. The students have worked hard on their performances and are eager to showcase them for you. 

To complete your NCHC conference experience on a high note, on Sunday November 18, you will have the 

opportunity to attend one of the three teaching and learning workshops, the final Best Honors Administrative 

Practices session, or a Forum on Research. Students will have the chance to participate in a post conference 

service project or attend “Something Practical for Students”. 

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First-Time Attendees Conference Navigation Tips: 

Five Perfect Days in Boston 

Wednesday, November 14 

Afternoon 

 

 

Pick up your conference badge and conference program at the Registration Desk. 

Participate in the Beginning in Honors workshop or Board of Directors meeting. 

Evening 

 

 

Dine with other NCHC members. 

Attend any of several committee meetings! Brief committee descriptions are listed on the NCHC website. 

Thursday, November 15 

Morning 

 

Attend Developing in Honors or Students in Honors sessions. 

Late morning through Afternoon 

 

 

Choose a City as Text excursion and explore Phoenix. 

Take part in a Partners in the Parks excursion. 

Evening 

 

 

 

 

 

Attend the conference plenary featuring the moral dilemmas of Michael Sandel. 

Join in the conference welcome activities – Welcome Reception. 

Enjoy a Boston restaurant with colleagues and friends. 

Attend a committee meeting. 

Students, attend the Student Party! 

Friday, November 16 

Morning 

 

 

 

Join us for breakfast and attend a Regional Honors Council Meeting. (You are from one of the six.) 

Throughout the day and on Saturday, visit the Consultants Center to discuss your individual program and 

concerns with experienced honors faculty and administrators. 

Attend Student Interdisciplinary Research Panels, Best Honors Administrative Practices, NCHC Portz 

presentations, General Sessions, Roundtables, and Poster Session. 

Afternoon 

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presentations, International Education Forum, Diversity Forum, Celebration of Teaching & Learning 

General Sessions, Roundtables, and Poster Sessions. 

Attend a committee meeting. 

. 

Evening 

 

Join us for the 176 Keys Dueling Pianos 

Saturday, November 17 

Morning 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy the Continental Breakfast and learn about new initiatives at the Idea Exchange. 

Attend the NCHC Annual Business Meeting and Greg Lanier’s Presidential Address. 

Participate in or attend the Master Class Showcase. 


presentations, International Education Forum, Diversity Forum, General Sessions, and Roundtables. 

Afternoon 

 


Scholars presentations, International Education Forum, Diversity Forum, General Sessions, and Roundtables. 

Sunday, November 18 

Morning 

 

Participate in the student oriented post conference workshop. 

Afternoon 

 

 

On your way home, organize all you have learned! Reflect on the new friends you have made. 

Be sure to keep this printed program; it has information that will be useful to you throughout the year. 

Begin planning your participation in the 2013 NCHC Conference, November 6-10, 2013, in New Orleans, LA. 

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Student Roadmap 

This is a roadmap for students to navigate the myriad of choices provided at the National Collegiate Honors 

Council Conference. This is by no means a definitive list of things to do and meetings to attend. Highlights of 

activities and presentations designed primarily for students are listed below. 

Please be aware that the presentation schedule is not listed in this section. It is your responsibility to know 

the time and place of your individual presentation. Students are encouraged to participate in the business of 

NCHC. Feel free to attend committee meetings that interest you: these meetings are listed in the program. 

Registration will be 

Wednesday, November 14 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM 



On Thursday, November 15, all conference participants/attendees, especially students, are encouraged to show 

their pride in their honors programs/colleges by wearing items (t-shirts, sweatshirts, sport shirts, jackets, 

recognition pins, etc.) representing their schools. You might also wish to bring pins, stickers, or other items to 

trade with other participants. This particular day will be an opportunity to be recognized with your honors 

program/college. 

Thursday is also a day with few formal sessions or meetings. For the City as Text Explorations, participants 

have been allotted time to explore Phoenix without missing important parts of the conference. This is a great 

opportunity to meet and get to know participants from all over the country. 


5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Student Affairs Committee meeting 


10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Students in Honors 

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM City as Text Explorations 


3:00 PM – 4:00 PM City as Text Reports 


4:00 PM – 5:00 PM City as Text Closing 


5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Plenary: Michael Sandel 

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Welcome Reception 

8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Student Party 


7:30 AM – 8:45 AM Continental Breakfast 

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Graduate School Fair 

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Regional Meetings 

9:00 AM – 4:15 PM SIRP 

Sponsored by:Northeastern University 

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Posters 

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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lunch on your own 

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM 176 Keys 


7:30 AM – 8:45 AM Breakfast/Idea Exchange 


8:30 AM – 9:30 AM NCHC Annual Business Meeting 

Presidential Address 

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM NCHC Awards 

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Master Class Showcase 

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch on your own 

1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Student NCHC Portz Scholars Presentations 


8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Student Leadership Development 

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Closing Plenary 

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Signature Programs 2012 

Beginning in Honors TM 


Exeter A/B, Dalton A/B, Clarendon A/B, Berkeley A/B, 

Jefferson, Commonwealth 

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

Beginning in Honors (BIH) serves faculty and administrators who are new to honors education, whether from 

programs or colleges. BIH uses a highly interactive format to assist individuals who are starting honors 

programs or who are assuming positions of leadership in existing ones. It addresses basic issues concerning the 

administration, curriculum, faculty, and students of honors programs. 

Best Honors Administrative Practices Public Garden, The Fens 





10:30 AM – 12:30 PM 

9:30 AM – 11:30 PM 

9:00 AM – 11:00 PM 

Best Honors Administrative Practices (BHAP) sessions are designed to allow participants with all levels of 

honors experience to focus on a number of key administrative issues facing honors programs and honors 

colleges. 

Book Display/Sales 

A unique feature of the conference is the book display/sales area. Attendees will be able to examine and 

purchase books by our plenary and keynote speakers as well as publications related to our conference theme and 

books of particular interest to NCHC members, including books written by NCHC members. 

City as Text TM 


Grand Ballroom, Liberty Ballrooms, Republic Ballrooms, 

Constitution Ballrooms, Back Bay Ballrooms 

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

One of the signature programs of NCHC’s annual conference, City as Text is an opportunity to utilize sitebased 

experiential inquiry to formulate an understanding of places and issues. 



Beacon D 

Friday, November 16, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM 

Saturday, November 17, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM 

Always a conference favorite, the Consultants Center gives conference attendees the opportunity to speak with 

experienced honors deans, directors, and advisors in an informal setting. On page **** is a list of the numerous 

consultants, their institutions and their particular areas of expertise. 

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Developing in Honors TM Constitution Ballrooms, Hampton, Gardner, Fairfax A, 

Fairfax B, Berkeley, Public Garden, The Fens, Riverway 

Thursday, November 17, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

Developing in Honors (DIH) is NCHC’s nuts-and-bolts workshop for experienced honors administrators, 

faculty, and professional staff. (“Experienced” means you will have completed at least one year in your current 

honors position by the time of NCHC’s 2012 conference in Boston.) The format for DIH is that each panelist 

will make a brief presentation (no more than five minutes) before the session is opened for questions and 

discussion. These panels are designed to be interactive, so please come with questions. 

Fishbowl – Student 

Friday, November 16, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM 


This session provides a round table discussion where honors faculty and directors can hear from students about 

what works and does not work in honors programs. 

Fishbowl – Faculty 

Friday, November 17, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM 


This session provides a forum for directors and faculty members of honors programs to discuss issues relevant 

to honors education from their perspective. 


Friday, November 17, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 


Multiple panels examine thought–provoking issues, raise questions, and facilitate discussion among 

participants. 




Panelists examine thought-provoking issues, raise questions, and facilitate discussion among participants. 

Idea Exchange & Breakfast 


Saturday, November 17, 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM 

Back Bay Ballrooms 

The Idea Exchange provides an informal setting to learn how large, small, or two-year colleges and universities 

recruit, offer service-learning opportunities, provide research projects or just have fun. Several NCHC 

committees and their members are represented which gives you an opportunity to learn what the committees do 

and what they offer members. Breakfast will be served. 

International Research Forum 


Hampton 

An open forum to discuss the need for or importance of international research in Honors. 

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Jefferson 

Students who participate in conference Master Classes in film, poetry, and music perform. Join the audience to 

see some of the best talent on our campuses nationwide. 

NCHC Annual Business Meeting 

Presidential Address 

Saturday, November 17, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM 


Greg Lanier, NCHC President, will make her Presidential Address. All NCHC members are encouraged to 

attend this address and the Business Meeting. They will also have the opportunity to meet the candidates for the 

2013 Board of Directors. The 2012 class of NCHC Fellows will be introduced immediately following this 

meeting. 

Plenary Speaker 

Michael Sandel 

Thursday, November 15, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM 


A moral and political philosopher at Harvard, Michael Sandel teaches the wildly popular course on Justice, held 

at the Sanders Theater. His erudition, Socratic teaching style, vivid examples, and engaging personality have 

drawn thousands of students to this course over the past couple of decades. When Mr. Smarty Pants appears 

before us at the NCHC Conference, he will speak about civility in public discourse, a talk that is exquisitely 

timed, occurring as it does the week following the 2012 Presidential Election. His keynote address will be rich 

in substance and memorable in delivery. Immediately following Michael Sandel’s plenary, there will be 

discussion sessions about his ideas that will keep the conversation going. 

Following will be a wide open Q & A debate with lots of opportunities for audience questions and interactions. 

176 Keys Dueling Pianos Grand Ballroom 


176 Keys Fun Pianos is the country's leading traveling dueling pianos show. Having performed shows in 48 

states (Hawaii and Alaska are awfully hard to drive to), their show is by far the most interactive dueling pianos 

show of any kind, anywhere. Their focus on audience camaraderie and fun activity has kept them rolling back 

and forth across the United States for over 8 years. 176 Keys takes pride in not being an agency, but rather 8 

players, led by owner/lead-player Sam Ferguson, working together to provide great fun for audiences 

everywhere. 

NCHC Portz Scholars Awards 

Saturday, November 17, 9:30 AM 


Saturday, November 17, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM 


Berkeley A/B 

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The NCHC Portz Scholars Program began in 1990 to enable NCHC to acknowledge John and Edythe Portz’s 

many contributions to honors education. We continue to honor their memory by selecting the top four 

research/creative papers by undergraduate honors students who have been nominated by their institutions for 

their outstanding work. 

Portz Fellowship Presentation 

Saturday, November 17, 10:30 AM– 11:30 AM 

Poster Sessions 

Friday, November 16, 9:30 AM– 4:30 PM 

Berkeley A/B 

Constitution Ballrooms 

Students, faculty, and professionals present and display original research or fine art in a visual format. 

Exhibitors are from all academic disciplines and will be available through the day to discuss their work and 

answer questions. 

Roundtable Sessions 


Friday, November 16, 9:30 AM– 3:30 PM 

Republic Ballroom, Commonwealth 

Saturday, November 17 10:30 PM – 4:30 PM 


Student Interdisciplinary Research Panels 


Friday, November 16 9:30 AM–4:15 PM Hampton 

Saturday, November 17 9:30 AM–4:45 PM Hampton 

Students from a variety of disciplines independently submitted papers to a jury of NCHC faculty, who reviewed 

the papers and selected several for inclusion in this year’s SIRP program. Papers that shared commonalities 

have been organized into panels under a unified theme as described in the brief descriptions included within this 

program. Each SIRP panel will be moderated by a past NCHC president. 

Students in Honors 

Thursday, November 15, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 

Commonwealth 

This orientation session will help both returning and new student attendees get the most out of the NCHC 

conference. Included will be panel discussions on specific topics having to do with students and honors 

programming on campus such as fundraising, student engagement, and administration ideas. In addition, 

students are introduced to the national networking that can take place when attending academic conferences. 

Student of the Year Award 



This prestigious award is presented to the Honors Student of the Year who has made an impact on his or her 

honors program, and who has participated in honors on a regional and/or national level (attending and/or 

presenting at conference, etc.) The Student of the Year Award is the only NCHC award designed, judged, and 

presented by the student members of the Student Affairs Committee. 

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Welcome Reception 

Thursday, November 15, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM 


The NCHC Board of Directors welcomes you to an opening reception. All NCHC members will enjoy meeting 

and greeting each other at this opening reception. Mentors and Mentees (First-Time Attendees) will rendezvous 

and have an opportunity to dine together. 

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Featured Speakers 

Michael Sandel 

A moral and political philosopher at Harvard, Michael Sandel teaches the 

wildly popular course on Justice, held at the Sanders Theater. His erudition, 

Socratic teaching style, vivid examples, and engaging personality have drawn 

thousands of students to this course over the past couple of decades. You can 

witness it for yourself, online at least, by visiting http://www.justiceharvard.org/ 

and watch him in action with his students. Professor Sandel will have to travel 

all of three miles from Cambridge, across the Mass Avenue Bridge above the 

Charles River, to join us at the Sheraton Hotel in the Back Bay. 

Last July Professor Sandel appeared on The Colbert Report. Mr. Smarty 

Pants—that would be Professor Sandel—played the part of the communitarian. 

Mr. Truthiness—that would be Faux-Journalist Colbert—played the part of the 

free-market libertarian. They were discussing “what is the right thing to do,” 

but the seven-minute clip of the tete-a-tete ends before it really gets started, 

given the time limits of TV (http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/392600/july-20-2011/michaelsandel). 

I would have enjoyed seeing the conversation play out further, even if one of the partners had jokes more than 

justice in mind. 

When Mr. Smarty Pants appears before us at the NCHC Conference, he will speak about civility in public discourse, a talk 

that is exquisitely timed, occurring as it does the week following the 2012 Presidential Election. His keynote address will 

be rich in substance and memorable in delivery. Immediately following Michael Sandel’s plenary, there will be 

discussion sessions about his ideas that will keep the conversation going. 

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127 Keys Dueling Pianos 


WHAT IS DUELING PIANOS ANYWAY? 

Dueling pianos is: FUN! 

The 176 Keys Dueling Pianos show is a rockin’ good time for the audience and the performers. We play the fun songs you 

want to hear, and encourage you to sing, clap, and laugh along. At your request, we will also make time to give a few 

light-hearted roasts to friends and family. 

176 Keys dueling pianos shows are a unique form of entertainment you can’t find anywhere else - music, comedy, and 

crowd interaction tailor-made for your audience. Rated anywhere from ‘G’ to ‘R’ as specified by the client and dictated 

by audience requests, this show is a hit for every event - from corporate parties looking for an extra punch to fraternity 

parties seeking a raucous good time. Our players adapt to crowds from ages 18 through 80 - with any taste in music. More 

impressively, we can play for audiences with a mix of all ages. The shows are tailored to your audience, by your audience. 

Dueling pianos is not… 

Dueling Pianos is not two piano players trying to out-perform each other. Rather, the two players work together to provide 

a high-energy show in which the audience is as much a part of the entertainment as is the performers. The show may be 

better termed ‘duo pianos’. By any name, you won’t find another form of hired entertainment that can match what we do. 

Dueling Pianos is not a concert. The 176 Keys show takes popular songs, requested by the audience, and encourage 

singing along and other participation. You will hear comedic lyrics in place of some standard lyrics, fun with audience 

members on and off stage, and a high-energy mix of music and comedy. 

Whether you’re 18 or 80, a rocker or a redneck - you’ll have FUN with a 176 Keys show. 

176 Keys is the top traveling dueling pianos show in the country, having done more traveling shows (including more 

corporate parties and weddings) than any other. 

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The NCHC 2012 Portz Scholars 

Co-Chairs: Ann Eisenberg & Kate Bruce 

The NCHC Portz Scholars Program began in 1990 to enable NCHC to acknowledge John and Edythe Portz’s 

many contributions to honors education. We continue to honor their memory by selecting the top four 

research/creative papers by undergraduate honors students who have been nominated by their institutions for 

their outstanding work. 

In addition to the NCHC Portz Scholars Program, the Committee on Awards and Grants annually awards 

several NCHC Portz Grants in recognition of and support of innovation in honors programs and colleges. 

The Committee on Awards and Grants is pleased to announce the 2012 NCHC Portz Scholars for the 23 rd year 

of the competition. Members of the Committee read approximately 39 outstanding papers during the first part 

of the summer and selected the top four NCHC Portz Scholars student papers. 

The four 2012 NCHC Portz Scholars will present summaries of their research during the NCHC Portz Scholars 

Presentations on Saturday, November 17, from 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM in Berkeley A/B. They will also be honored 

at 9:30 AM following the Business Meeting in Constitution Ballroom A. Each will be awarded a $250 stipend 

and complimentary conference registration. 


Saturday, November 17, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM 

NCHC Portz Scholars Awards 


Berkeley A/B 


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Chronological Listing 

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 


Board of Directors Meeting 

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 

Commonwealth 

Beginning in Honors Opening 

Sponsored by: 

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 

Berkeley A/B 

Clarendon A/B 

Commonwealth 

Dalton A/B 

Exeter A/B 

Jefferson 

Beginning in Honors Breakouts 

Sponsored by: 

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 


2013 Conference Planning Committee 

Meeting 

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM 

Beacon F 

Student Affairs Committee Meeting 

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM 


6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

Beacon G 

Honors Semesters Committee Meeting 

Thursday, November 15, 2012 

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 


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Student Moderator Training Sponsored by: 

8:00 AM - 9:20 AM 


Developing in Honors Opening: Retention in Honors: The Arguments to Keep the GPA High or to Keep the 

GPA Low 

Sponsored by: 

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

Jefferson 

Poetry Master Class 

Allison Coyle, Marist College* 

Sarah Glose, State University of New York at Binghamton* 

Ashante Holt, University of West Georgia* 

Laura Newberry, University of North Carolina Wilmington* 

Christine Stark, University of North Carolina Wilmington* 

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

Hampton 

Developing in Honors 2-1 

Sponsored by: 

Gardner 


Sponsored by: 

Fairfax A 


Sponsored by: 

Fairfax B 


Sponsored by: 

Berkeley A/B 


Sponsored by: 

Public Gardens 

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Sponsored by: 

The Fens 


Sponsored by: 

Riverway 


Sponsored by: 

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Hampton 


Sponsored by: 

Gardner 


Sponsored by: 

Fairfax A 


Sponsored by: 

Fairfax B 


Sponsored by: 

Berkeley A/B 


Sponsored by: 

Public Garden 


Sponsored by: 

The Fens 


Sponsored by: 

Riverway 

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Sponsored by: 

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 


City as Text Facilitators 


11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 

Jefferson 

Music Master Class 

Jessica Caplin, Lynn University* 

Edward Forstman, University of Alabama Birmingham* 

Sarah Page, University of Indianapolis* 

Andrew Sehmann, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Dustin Shuman, Longwood University* 

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 

Republic Ballroom B 

Partners in the Parks Excursion 

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 



Sponsored by: 



Sponsored by: 



Sponsored by: 



Sponsored by: 

Berkeley A/B 

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Sponsored by: 

Public Garden 


Sponsored by: 

The Fens 


Sponsored by: 

Riverway 


Sponsored by: 

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

Jefferson 

Film Master Class 

Inocencio Chavez, University of Alabama Birmingham* 

Kevin Franks, University of Alabama Birmingham* 


Sammy Lam, Our Lady of the Lake University* 

Ty Mulagani, University of Alabama Birmingham* 

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 







Republic Ballroom A 

Republic Ballroom B 

City as Text Reports 


4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 


City as Text Closing 


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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 

Beacon A 

Science & Mathematics Committee Meeting 

Beacon B 

Teaching & Learning Committee Meeting 

Beacon D 

Honors Advising Committee Meeting 

Berkeley A/B 

Two-year College Committee Meeting 

Dalton A/B 

Small College Honors Committee Meeting 

Exeter A/B 

Membership & Marketing Committee Meeting 

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 


Plenary Speaker: Michael Sandel 

A moral and political philosopher at Harvard, Michael Sandel teaches the wildly popular course on Justice, held at the 

Sanders Theater. His erudition, Socratic teaching style, vivid examples, and engaging personality have drawn thousands 

of students to this course over the past couple of decades. When Mr. Smarty Pants appears before us at the NCHC 

Conference, he will speak about civility in public discourse, a talk that is exquisitely timed, occurring as it does the week 

following the 2012 Presidential Election. His keynote address will be rich in substance and memorable in delivery. 

Immediately following Michael Sandel’s plenary, there will be discussion sessions about his ideas that will keep the 

conversation going. 

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM 


Opening Reception 

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM 

Liberty Ballroom 

Student Party 

8:30 PM - 11:30 PM 

Public Garden 

Pub Board Committee Meeting 

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM 

Commonwealth 

Professional Reception 

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9:00 PM - 10:00 PM 

Beacon A 

Partners in the Parks Committee Meeting 

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM 

The Fens 

Finance Committee Meeting 


7:30 AM - 5:00 PM 

Independence Ballroom 

Graduate School Fair 

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM 

Back Bay Ballroom A Northeast 

Back Bay Ballroom B Mideast 

Liberty Ballroom A Western 

Liberty Ballroom B Great Plains 

Liberty Ballroom C Upper Midwest 

Republic Ballroom Southern Regional 

Regional Meetings 

9:30 AM - 10:20 AM 


Encountering Diversity: Traveling Beyond the Comfort Zone 

tba tba, St. Joseph's College* 

tba tba, St. Joseph's College* 

Wendy Turgeon, St. Joseph's College 

In addition to five shared liberal arts courses,, SJC honors program students participate in a one credit seminar in the fall 

of their sophomore year, followed by an overseas trip in the spring. Our presentation will share in what ways this trip 

provides a transformational experience towards global citizenship in a diverse world. 

Internationalization of the Honors Program at Tecnologico de Monterrey, Campus Monterrey, Monterrey, 

Mexico 

Mohammad Ayub Khan, Tecnologico de Monterrey 

Astrid Vazquez, Tecnologico de Monterrey 

In our presentation, we would like to present briefly our University and the history of the honors program. Then we will 

focus on Internationalization of the honors program. How we internationalize our honors program? What options are 

available for our students? How we negotiate academic alliances with our partner universities? With how many 

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universities and nations we have academic program agreements? Student preferences (country) for studies abroad? 

Student preferences for foreign languages? How many students we send abroad every semester and year? Which academic 

programs which country? What are the challenges we face? 

General Session 

International Education/International Service Learning/Study Abroad 

9:30 AM - 10:20 AM 


Expanding Students Role in Honors Programs through Development of Leadership Opportunities within 

Courses 

Teresa Dallman, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire* 

Mariah Quick, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire* 

This presentation will discuss how two students challenged the conventional role of student mentors in their university’s 

honors program. The simultaneous addition of student led units, cultural immersion projects, and overall reduction of 

traditional pedagogies were key features to the formation of a trusting learning environment and meaningful class 

discussions. 

The Student Voice 

Matthew Hankins, University of Central Arkansas* 

Tabitha McCool, University of Central Arkansas* 

Patricia Smith, University of Central Arkansas 

NCHC recommends that “Honors students are assured a voice in the governance and direction of the honors program,” 

and it is through the Honors Council that the UCA Honors College has been able to fulfill this characteristic. We will 

share our experiences and thoughts for improvements to student honors councils. 


Honors Community/Living-Learning Communities 

9:30 AM - 10:20 AM 


Not Your Usual Assessment 

Katy Kinney, University of Iowa* 

Bob Kirby, University of Iowa 

Liza Minor, University of Iowa* 

Liz Schorsch, University of Iowa 


Andy Willard, University of Iowa 

This session on program review will give you the perspective of three honors students and two honors staff members. We 

collected data on our students and also researched honors programs at peer institutions. We then formulated specific 

learning objectives. 

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Assessment and Program Evaluation 

9:30 AM - 10:20 AM 

Beacon A 

The Roles of First-Year Honors Composition in Honors Program Retention 

Annmarie Guzy, University of South Alabama 

A longitudinal study examines the roles of honors composition in program retention. Honors composition prepares 

students for future courses and honors theses, and because its demographic is all-inclusive, the course already serves as a 

learning community. Directors, however, may feel pressure to eliminate this requirement in favor of AP credit. 


Recruitment and Retention 

9:30 AM - 10:20 AM 

Beacon B 

Nietzsche, Socrates, and Naked Old Women: A Discussion/Dialogue 

Emily Bohn, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Barbara Hussey, Eastern Kentucky University 

Cassie Whitt, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Frank Williams, Eastern Kentucky University 

Plato’s dialogues present challenging ideas and provoke thought about them. Student-invented dialogues can do the same. 

Panelists will discuss and perform two dialogues between philosophers, one about women in war and another about 

eternal ideals—both inspired by those topics in Plato’s Republic. 


Teaching and Learning/Pedagogy 

9:30 AM - 10:20 AM 

Berkeley A/B 

Honors Abroad 

Emily Bartee, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Sara Brooks, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Spencer Manning, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Randi Polk, Eastern Kentucky University 

Study abroad programs provide impetus for immersion in different cultures while taking courses that share the same rigor 

of honors courses at universities. In this presentation, we examine criteria for study abroad honors courses in a state-wide 

consortium and consider the benefits a specifically honors study abroad experience may offer. 



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9:30 AM - 10:20 AM 

Clarendon A/B 

Balancing Identity with Community at Small Colleges: How Small Honors Programs Strive to Fit in with Their 

Communities While Retaining an Identity 

Colleen Hughes, St. Mary's College of Maryland* 

Tess Maseda, Notre Dame of Maryland University* 

Small honors programs at small colleges face many challenges including, but not limited to, perceptions of elitism and 

retaining identity within a small student body. Discussion will be generated about how our colleges approach these issues 

and how other programs identify and address them as well. 



9:30 AM - 10:20 AM 

Dalton A/B 

Deconstructing the Ivory Tower 

Haddas Fruchter, Queens College, CUNY* 

Elizabeth Kelman, City College, CUNY* 

Kwame Ocran, Hunter College, CUNY* 

Patryk Perkowski, Queens College, CUNY* 

Russell Weiss Irwin, City College, CUNY* 

As part of the Macaulay Honors College in the City University of New York (CUNY) system, students are selected on 

academic merit. There exists a lack of diversity and critical sensitivity to racial, gender and economic differences. This 

presentation hopes to offer a breadth of perspectives that illustrates this. 


Diversity 

9:30 AM - 10:20 AM 

Exeter A/B 

Avoiding the "Thermidorian Reaction": Civic Engagement, Intellectual Imperialism, and Honors 

Nicole Begley, University of Maine* 

Christine Gilbert, University of Maine* 

Robert Glover, University of Maine 

Mark Haggerty, University of Maine 

Melissa Ladenheim, University of Maine 

Civic engagement curricula must relinquish centralized control and incorporate perspectives of multiple stake-holders. 

Preventing the concentration of power into the hands of a few and maintaining inclusive, participatory dialogue are 

ongoing challenges. This session discusses these issues in the context of designing and implementing our honors "Citizen 

Scholar" curriculum. 

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Civic Engagement/Service Learning/Alternative Spring Break/Citizen-Scholar Programs 

9:30 AM - 10:20 AM 

Fairfax A 

Meet the Conference Planners 

Greg Lanier, University of West Florida 

Rick Scott, University of Central Arkansas 

Ricki Shine, Clemson University 

Robert Spurrier, Oklahoma University 

Kate Bruce, University of North Carolina Wilimgton 

NCHC Conference planners past and present will provide information about the proposal submission process and discuss 

matters relating to the review of proposal,the characteristics of strong proposals, and what reviewers look for in 

submissions for the various categories of presentation. Panelists will also answer any other questions from attendees about 

the conference. 


Honors Faculty Development 

9:30 AM - 10:20 AM 

Fairfax B 

Golden Tips for Honors Teachers' Success 

Elles Kazemier, Hanze University 

Marca Wolfensberger, Utrecht University 

Line up for success: Golden Tips to become honors teacher of the year. Tips are based on mixed methods research. Tips 

are lived through in faculty development courses and in real life. We will share international experiences. You will go 

home with brand new opportunities and faculty development materials. 



9:30 AM - 10:20 AM 

Gardner 

Meet the NCHC Editorial Team 

Joan Digby, Long Island University Post 

Ada Long, University of Alabama Birmingham 

Jeffrey Portnoy, Georgia Perimeter College 

NCHC editors, editorial board members, and Publications Board members address issues that will help shape the future of 

our journals and monographs, provide information about the publication process, and discuss what constitutes research in 

honors. Past and future writers are encouraged to attend. All welcome. 

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NCHC 

9:30 AM - 10:20 AM 


Dropping Down: Making an Upper-Division Honors Program into a Four-Year One 

Brian Etheridge, University of Baltimore 

After three decades as an upper-division transfer institution, the University of Baltimore became a four-year institution 

again in 2007. To make a similar transformation, the Helen P. Denit Honors Program balanced a desire to create an 

innovative lower-division curriculum with the institution's historic commitment to decentralized administration. 


Administrative/Budget/Scholarships 

9:30 AM - 10:20 AM 


Advising Across Disciplines: From Freshman Year to Capstone Project 

Jim Brosnan, Johnson & Wales University 

Cynthia Laurie-Rose, Otterbein University 

Jessica Roark, Oklahoma State University 

Lisa Schwebel, Brooklyn College 

In this interactive session, members of the Honors Advising Committee shall address the challenges of advising students 

from a variety of disciplines, from freshman year through the capstone or thesis process, focusing on the encouragement 

of interdisciplinary work. Participants will be encouraged to share their own experiences, techniques, and insights. 

Honors Assessment as Story Telling 

Alexander Phillips, Commonwealth Honors College 

The author discusses honors curriculum assessment from a novel point-of-view. By focusing on building narratives from 

student evaluations of instruction, faculty anxiety and rejection of assessment can be reduced. 


Advising/Career Placement/Leadership Programs 

9:30 AM - 10:20 AM 

Riverway 

Structure of the Honors Calculus Sequence 

David Ash, Southern Polytechnic State University* 

Jamilah-Renay Bouges, Southern Polytechnic State University* 

William Griffiths IV, Southern Polytechnic State University 

Jonathan Tilenis, Southern Polytechnic State University* 

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Mathematics is a beautiful and challenging subject, worthy of examination by Honors students of all majors. An 

interdisciplinary mathematics seminar is an excellent way to accomplish this task, and we present past and future seminar 

topics held at Southern Polytechnic State University. 

9:30 AM - 10:20 AM 

Commonwealth 

Engaging Students in the Study of Climate Change and Sustainability 

John Dilyard, St. Francis College 

A roundtable discussion about how best to get students engaged in and involved with the topics of climate change and 

sustainability so that it becomes a lifelong activity. 

The Guiding Voice: Exploring its Impact and Assessing its Value in the First Year of College 

Samantha Deabay, Franklin Pierce University* 

Nicolas Thistle, Franklin Pierce University* 

A roundtable discussion lead by a Mass Communications major and a Criminal Justice & Education double major 

investigating the impact of peer mentoring as students transition through coming-of-age stages. The focus is issues of peer 

influence and positive role models at the point when students commence their undergraduate education. 

Roundtable Discussion 


9:30 AM - 10:20 AM 


The 2012 Presidential Campaign: A Faculty Perspective on Civic Engagement 

Eugene Alpert, The Washington Center 

This roundtable will present a faculty perspective on how honors students benefited from first-hand participation in 

various aspects of the 2012 presidential election campaign, from the early primaries to the debates to election day voting. 

The Social Impact of Women's Sports 

Jade Phelps, Paine College* 

This presentation will discuss the many differences between women and men sports and how women's sports has elevated 

to new levels. 



9:30 AM – 10:30 AM 


Beacon D 

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9:30 AM - 10:45 AM 

Hampton 

Student Interdisciplinary Research Panel 1 


Medieval History & Literature: Child Abandonment, Arthurian Studies, and the Crusades 

The Saint Meets the Sultan 

Mark Wolfe, University of Indianapolis* 

The Crusades were a dark time for Christianity. Nevertheless, St. Francis and Sultan Malik al-Kamil had an interesting 

encounter in the midst of warfare. Although both were wary of the other originally, I argue that their encounter would 

change each other’s outlook on the nature of the other’s faith afterwards. 

Unwanted Children in Medieval Europe 

Liu Dana, Marist College* 

This presentation examines the lives of unwanted children in Europe during the Middle Ages. It looks at the different 

terms used to label these children, the attitudes towards them and how they were cared for. These attitudes changed and 

evolved throughout the Middle Ages and affected the way in which unwanted children were taken care of in the the Early 

Modern Period. 

A Perfect Reign of Queen and King: A literary Analysis of the relationship of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere 

Ethan Escareno, Elmhurst College* 

The literary roles of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere shift because society needs them to; as Arthur becomes a more 

dominant, active king, so Guinevere must become a more dominant, active queen; both for her husband, and for Britain. 

Student Interdisciplinary Research Panel 

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 

Back Bay Ballroom 

Teaching and Learning Student Fishbowl 

Carolyn Kuykendall, Mt. San Antonio College 

Alison Primoza, San Diego Mesa College 

The Fishbowl, a perennial favorite at the NCHC conference, offers a lively, interactive opportunity for students to speak 

their minds about their honors experiences while faculty, administrators, and other students listen and learn. 


9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 


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Student Poster Session 1 


Environmental Science, Conservation, and Green Technology 

1-01 Distribution Analysis for Four Species of Owl in Brookings County, SD 

Brianna Graff, South Dakota State University* 

Northern Saw-whet, Eastern Screech, Long-eared and Great Horned owls are all found in Brookings County. This 

research looks at habitat preference in regards to woodlot area, edge-ratio, tree composition and density, and distance 

from water and human settlement for each species individually and the group as a whole. 

1-02 The Creek Turnpike wetlands: a comparison of vegetative surveys from 1992-1997 and 2011. 

Mitigation involves the creation or restoration of a wetland to compensate for wetlands lost because of a development 

project. This 2011 study reassessed the Creek Turnpike wetlands of Tulsa County, Oklahoma, comparing them to similar 

surveys conducted in 1992-1997 using the Braun-Blanquet abundance scale in ground stratum and vegetative 

observations. 

1-03 Using controlled algal blooms to decrease nutrients in water treatment plants 

Danielle Turek, University of West Florida* 

Thesis work based on EPA regulations on nutrient levels released by the ECUA. The goal is to use the nutrients in a 

controlled manner to grow algal species, thereby reducing the quantity of nutrients released into the system that can cause 

harmful algal blooms while preserving the natural balance. 

1-04 Education that Matters 

Catherine Savage, Defiance College* 

Working in Belize I taught a village school how to monitor drinking water through hand on science lessons aligned with 

the government’s curriculum. This project was prompted by identified high nitrate levels contaminating the majority of 

wells in the village and thus will provide information critical to addressing the problem. 

1-05 Assessment of Heavy Metals in Lake Walter F. George in Alabama and Georgia 

Samantha Worthy, Columbus State University* 

This study provided an assessment of metals (chromium, cadmium, arsenic, and lead) in twelve water samples. Two 

rounds of sampling were conducted, one in summer and one in winter. Previous testing has shown levels of metals in 

Lake Walter F. George to exceed limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency. 

1-06 Is E-10 Gasoline from the Gas Stations Really E-10? A Near Infrared Study of Some Ethanol Blended Gasoline 

Samples 

Jessica Caplin, Lynn University* 

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In this paper we will present the application of the near infrared spectroscopy to the analysis of ethanol blended gasoline 

samples. The developed method is cost effective, rapid, fool proof, and can be implemented with minimal training of the 

technical staff. 

1-07 An Analysis of Caribou (Rangifer tarandus) Habitat on Unimak Island 

Martha Newell, Columbus State University* 

Caribou (Rangifer tarandus) populations across the circumpolar north have been declining in recent decades. This study 

focuses on the caribou herd of Unimak Island in an effort to establish baseline information about the habitat, the 

fundamental processes that drive the ecosystems, and how caribou interact with their environment. 

1-08 Prioritizing Post-Dam River Restoration 

Lyman Stiles, Emory & Henry College* 

My research focuses on remediation of rivers after the removal of a dam. I explore different priorities in ecological 

restoration efforts ranking them by effectiveness. 

1-09 Shifting Paradigms Of Land Use: Accounting For Residential Voices In Central Pennsylvania Gas Drilling Debates 

Brittany Knight, Lock Haven University* 

This poster reflects interdisciplinary research on the topic of Marcellus Shale gas drilling and its impact on the residents 

and workers of Central Pennsylvania. Several theoretical models will be used in analysis of this research. 

1-10 A Descriptive Study of the Fungal Diversity of the Great Lakes 

Christopher Smyth, Lock Haven University* 

This poster presents extensive research on fungal samples collected while sailing on the United States Great Lakes. Fungi 

were isolated and identified from soil samples. Fungal diversity was observed between freshwater ecosystems compared 

with those in both saltwater and terrestrial ecosystems. 

1-11 Economic Analysis of Alternative Agricultural Operations in the Upper Mid-West 

Heidi Myer, South Dakota State University* 

The long-term ecological and economic sustainability of US agriculture has been debated in recent years. This study 

provides a look into some innovative alternative agricultural operations in the upper mid-west and how they stack up 

against “conventional” corn-belt agriculture in regards to economic viability. 

1-12 Mass Wildlife Deaths: Causes, Impacts, and Distribution 

Zane Barger, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania* 

In 2011, the world was captivated by a series of mass animal deaths. Explanations varied from the natural (cold weather, 

lightning) to the supernatural (acts of God, Armageddon etc.). In this poster presentation, the causes, impacts, and 

distribution of a variety of mass animal deaths will be examined. 

1-13 Oil and Gas Production: Rethinking the Perception of Hydraulic Fracturing 

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Robert Broman, Colorado School of Mines* 

Kevin Fiorini, Colorado School of Mines* 

Addressing the contentious and controversial issue of hydraulic fracturing, the presentation compares public perception 

and industry perception by analyzing differences in risk identification and classification. In conclusion, the presentation 

critiques the role of communities, companies, and governments, providing suggestions for improving communication and 

policy processes surrounding hydraulic fracturing. 

1-14 Wise Up When Water Resources are Down 

Kelly Burke, Nyack College* 

Stephanie Ginsberg, Nyack College* 

Rebecca Grodski, Nyack College* 

Naomi Hagerstrom, Nyack College* 

Elizabeth Kelly, Nyack College* 

Fresh water makes up only about 2.5% of our planet’s water source, making water resource management more important 

than ever. Using incentives and educational experiences to teach our campus, the first steps of solving the water crisis are 

set in motion. 

1-15 The Effects of Hydraulic Fracturing on Ground Water Quality on the Marcellus Shale, Pennsylvania 

Adria Schwarber, University of Louisville* 

This poster session examines the environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing, often referred to as “fracking," a method 

used to extract natural gas located in deep geological formations In particular, the impact of hydraulic fracturing on the 

surrounding ground water in areas where it is common practice is investigated. 

1-16 Use, Reuse, Then Abuse 

Pam Code, Nyack College* 

Through misleading images and creating a public fear of tap water, the water bottling industry has built a multi-billion 

dollar empire that is doing more than sucking wallets dry. Downcycling is a destructive process, well hidden by the 

bottling companies which harms our planet and anneals rifts in global relationships. 

Health Sciences 

1-17 Catastrophic Disease as the Greatest U.S. National Security Threat 

Lucy Jenkins-Young, Arcadia University* 

We will examine catastrophic pandemic disease, both naturally occurring and weaponized, as the greatest U.S. national 

security threat. The causes for this growing threat will be analyzed, followed by an assessment of the U.S. critical 

systems that would be affected. Finally, policies to prepare for pandemic disease will be recommended. 

1-18 Effects of Honokiol on SKMEL-2 Melanoma Cells: in vivo and in vitro studies 

Emily Coughlin, South Dakota State University* 

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Malignant melanoma is the deadliest type of skin cancer. In an effort to develop novel treatments for malignant 

melanoma, both in vivo and in vitro experiments were performed to determine the effects of honokiol, a natural lignan 

found in the Magnolia officinalis, in SKMEL-2 human melanoma cells. 

1-19 The Effects of Chewing Gum on Oral Bacterial Growth 

Kayla Hughes, Tennessee Technological University* 

This experiment tested the impact that chewing gum was having on the number of oral bacteria colonies. The hypothesis 

was that sugary gums would increase growth, and gums that were sugar free or containing xylitol would inhibit growth. 

Three types of gum were tested: Dubble Bubble®, Extra®, Trident®. 

1-20 Synthesis of New Potential Anti-Cancer Agents: ACEP-TSC Compounds 

Alexandra Arriaga, Tennessee Technological University* 

This work will present the synthesis of a series of new, never before synthesized, 2-acetyl-3-ethylpyrazine 

thiosemicarbazone compounds. These new compounds are potential anti-cancer agents, as they most likely interfere with 

ribonucleotide reductase, an iron-containing enzyme used by cells to produce DNA. 

1-21 Detection of Borrelia in Rhipicephalus sanguineus from Laredo, Texas, USA 

Rosa Vasquez, Tennessee Technological University* 

Veterinarians in Laredo, Texas reported Lyme disease (borreliosis) is present in dogs. Rhipicephalus sanguineus ticks 

were screened for Borrelia, Rickettsia and Ehrlichia species. We detected Borrelia in 13% of ticks. Data obtained will help 

gain better understanding of the role played by the tick in dog’s health. 

1-22 Hard Times in the Big Easy: The Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1853 

Molly Iker, Chapman University* 

From May to October 1853, New Orleans, Louisiana, battled a terrifying yellow fever epidemic. This poster examines the 

death toll as the epidemic continued, and the reactions to the epidemic, as well as the political, medical, and social effects 

of this particular epidemic. 

1-23 Nutrition and Healthy Living in Belize 

Kirsten Frissora, Defiance College* 

This project’s research facilitated the design of lessons on the importance of nutrition and hygiene that incorporated the 

context of a remote subsistence village in Belize. Through this research I was able to effectively teach nutrition and 

hygiene; helping to promote healthier living for the children of San Carlos, Belize. 

1-24 Effects of Exercise on Young Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) Mice Living in Enriched Environments 

Maria Jones, Missouri State University* 

Studies indicate exercise and environmental enrichment are protective against AD symptoms in mice. It is unclear if the 

benefits of exercise are independent of enrichment. This study examined exercise alone to determine if it decreases 

Aβ production and behavioral deficits in the Tg2576 mouse model of AD. 

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1-25 Ethnographic Mapping of Health Services Providers in Boston's Chinatown 

Annie Duong, Suffolk University* 

Conducted during Summer 2012 for the McNair Scholars Research Program, this study provides a representation of the 

resources visible at street level in Boston's Chinatown and shows to what extent both traditional Chinese and Western 

healing services are readily accessible. 

1-26 An Examination of Shoulder Range of Motion in High School Softball Infielders 

Chelsea Myers, Radford University* 

Laura Newsome, Radford University* 

This presentation explores the internal rotation, external rotation, and shoulder flexion in the throwing and non-throwing 

shoulder of high school softball infielders. The comparison of range of motion between shoulders, normal values, and 

other infield positions will be discussed in reference to increased risk of shoulder injury. 

1-27 A Qualitative Analysis of the Ideal Physical Therapy Student from Admission Specialists’ Perspective 

Genevieve Lyke, Georgia Southern University* 

This study will be investigating what physical therapy schools consider to be the ideal physical therapy student. Ten 

credited Doctorate-level physical therapy schools across the country will be interviewed over the phone. Transcripts of the 

interviews will be made to help with data analysis. 

1-28 The Importance of Diversity and Interdisciplinary Education in relation to Holistic Healthcare: A first hand 

comparison of the healthcare systems of the United States and Costa Rica 

Edward Osborn, Walsh University* 

This research is a comparison of the holistic healthcare system of Costa Rica to the biomedical healthcare system of the 

United States and weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each system. 

1-29 The Effect of Prophylactic Ankle Taping and Bracing on Functional Performance 

Jasmine Fuller, Greensboro College* 

Athletic trainers use prophylactic measures, such as ankle taping and bracing in an attempt to prevent injury. This study 

will determine how prophylactic ankle support affects functional performance. The benefits of ankle support will be 

analyzed to determine if these practices are beneficial to the athlete. 

1-30 Revamping the Approach towards Autoimmune Diseases 

Cassandra Garbutt, University of Alabama Birmingham* 

Fragment crystallizable receptor IIb (FcγRIIb) expression levels have been linked to the onset of autoimmune diseases. 

The mechanisms that influence FcγRIIb expression in lymphoid and myeloid cells of affected patients are examined. 

1-31 The Health Benefits of Ionized Water 

Carley Andrews, University of North Alabama Honors Program* 

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This experiment will address three different problems: oxidative stress, which is caused by free radicals in the body and is 

linked with aging and disease; infection and the slow process of wound healing; and the use of harsh chemicals to 

disinfect areas in hospitals, restaurants, and in the home. 

1-32 Perils of Progress: R&D at the Texas Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and the Mayo Clinic after 1945 

Jacob Brantley, Northeast Texas Community College* 

To understand the complete effects of modern research and development, one must look to the past. A trend of 

underlying, ironic side-effects is the cost of medical development in the modern world, as demonstrated by innovations 

adopted by the Texas Medical Center, Johns Hopkins, and the Mayo Clinic. 

1-33 Teenage Pregnancy and Technology 


Contrary to one’s expectations, in 1990, America witnessed a nationwide decline in the rate of teenage pregnancies, and 

the numbers have been dropping since. A secondary analysis of teenage pregnancy rates in relation to the social climate of 

the time will explain the disconnection between the theoretical and actual statistics. 

1-34 Standing for Psychological Education and Awareness in Kuwait 

Alaa Alhomaizi, Northeastern University* 

Dalal Alhomaizi, Northeastern University* 

Stigma negatively impacts the lives and clinical outcomes of people living with mental illness. In Kuwait, virtually 

nothing is done to combat this problem. We developed a pilot program called “Standing for Psychological Education and 

Awareness in Kuwait”, an unprecedented evidence based and culturally competent anti-stigma campaign. 

Natural Sciences and Mathematics 

1-35 An Evaluation of Genetic Markers and Software Tools for Forensic DNA Testing 

Rebecca Hart, Towson University Honors College* 

X and Y chromosomal DNA testing can be helpful in forensic analysis. I evaluated a new X chromosome genotyping kit 

and studied the transmission through a family. In addition I conducted a concordance study of an online program to 

predict Y chromosome genotypes in males with known genotypes. 

1-36 Cloning, purification, and nucleic acid binding properties of bovine leukemia virus nucleocapsid protein 

Victoria Sokolove, Berry College* 

The Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV) affects cattle worldwide and is easily transmitted from cattle to humans; research 

conducted on the role of the Nucleocapsid protein structure and function provides a more comprehensive understanding of 

the mechanisms of the viral life cycle. 

1-37 Synthesis and Anti-Microbial Studies of New Medicinal Compounds 

Elizabeth Melton, Tennessee Technological University* 

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This work will present the synthesis and chemical characterization of a new series of alpha-heterolytic thiosemicarbazone 

compounds that contain a thiazole ring. These new compounds exhibit striking anti-proliferative activity, which suggest 

that the medicinal properties of these compounds may be utilized in making new medicines. 

1-38 The Heck Reaction: Microwave and Green Synthesis 

Michelle Fleetwood, Elmhurst College* 

The Heck reaction is a popular organic synthesis, which couples aryl halides with alkenes, producing medicinal, 

biological and natural compounds. This research focuses on reducing reaction time with microwave irradiation, as well as 

using an environmentally friendly solvent to lessen hazardous waste. 

1-39 Characterization of the Histone Acetyltransferase GCN5 in Tetrahymena Thermophila 

Lynn Andreas, Missouri State University* 

GCN5 is a Histone Acetyltransferase that functions in nucleotide excision repair and global genome repair. This research 

focuses on GCN5’s localization and function within Tetrahymena thermophila. The characterization of GCN5 in 

Tetrahymena will allow better understanding of its role in DNA repair and genome stability in humans. 

1-40 Synthesis and Spectroscopic Studies of New Ion-Pair Receptors 

Alisha Contractor, University of West Georgia* 

Ion-pair receptors were synthesized that have the ability to pair with both anions and cations. The cation, anion, and ionpair 

binding behavior of receptors are extensively studied using 1H NMR and UV-Vis spectroscopy. These ion-pair 

receptors have potential applications for biological and environmental systems. 

1-41 The Role of Mouth-to-Mouth Regurgitation in Social Immunity 

Brian Lejeune, Northeastern University* 

The benefit of social living in ants was investigated through increased survival of nestmates via acquiring immunity 

through trophallaxis. RNA interference work being performed to silence the gene responsible for the immune protein 

transferred will be described. This will prove that this protein is vital for colony pathogen resistance. 

1-42 Phylogenetic and Conservation Genetics Studies of Terrapene Species 

Shehzad Batliwala, University of Texas Tyler* 

Alicia Gackle, University of Texas Tyler* 

Thomas Getz, University of Texas Tyler* 

Comparisons of species and molecular sequences provide valuable insight that can help in conservation efforts of a 

particular species. By combining phylogenetic information with data acquired from molecular markers such as 

microsattelites, one can better understand the morphological and molecular evolutionary patterns associated with a 

species, specifically terrapene species. 

1-43 Employing functional genomics to identify novel genes in plants that play a role in photo-protection under high light 

stress 

Darryel Wilson, University of West Georgia* 

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This is a study of identification of novel genes that play a protective role against high light stress in the model green 

micro-alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. A random DNA insertional mutant library was generated. Mutants that fail to 

grow photo-autotrophically under high light stress were identified for further molecular analysis. 

1-44 The Effects of pH and Temperature on Bacterial Endospore Inactivation in Various Species of Bacillus 

Cassady Hossenlopp, Angelo State University* 

Brittney Welchon, Angelo State University* 

Bacillus endospores have demonstrated remarkable capability of surviving harsh conditions to germinate and cause 

possible disease in humans and animals. In our research, we examine the effects of various acidic pH and heat selection 

environments on the survival rate of Bacillus endospores, which provides insight as to potential decontamination 

procedures. 

1-45 The Use of Polypropylene as a Support for Catalysts/Reagents 

Binhong Lin, Angelo State University* 

Aimed to decrease production cost and reduce production waste, the purpose of this project is to synthesize recyclable 

homogeneous catalysts by anchoring catalysts to non-polar polypropylene, a versatile polymer that is stable under most 

reaction conditions, and enables the recovery of catalysts by applying the established method of liquid/liquid recovery. 

1-46 Heart Rate Analysis for Vocal Recognition in Birds 

Brent Young, University of Utah* 

In order to establish a physiological method for analyzing vocal recognition in birds, male zebra finches’ heart rates were 

recorded during song playbacks. By using a dishabituation protocol we are able to analyze features of song that allows a 

bird to recognize it as its own. 

1-47 Investigation of cell types where the Anaphase Promoting Complex is necessary for normal organismal neuronal 

functioning 

Rachael Essig, Butler University* 

The ability to understand the functions of the Anaphase Promoting Complex in Caenorhabditis elegans neuronal signaling 

could lead to an increased comprehension of the human neurological system and the diseases that plague it. 

1-48 Identification and quantification of vesicular glutamate transporter proteins in zebra finch neurons 

Tara Mendez, St. Norbert College* 

Our lab focuses on how steroid hormones can modify the strength of connections between neurons, particularly in the 

hippocampus, a memory-forming region. We labeled and are quantifying vesicular glutamate transporter protein levels in 

zebra finch brain, which is central to our understanding of hormone-induced changes in neuron structure and function. 

1-49 Mycobacteriophage Marvin: A new singleton phage with an unusual genome organization 

Deborah Moran, Cabrini College* 

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Marvin is a singleton mycobacteriophage found in soil at the campus of Cabrini College in 2009. Marvin’s genome is 

extremely unique and replete with genes of unknown function. Proteomics analysis was used to identify structural 

proteins. Current proteomics work is being conducted to ascertain the protein expression of Marvin’s genes during its life 

cycle in Mycobacterium smegmatis. 

1-50 Relative Fitness of Parasites Concerning Host Specificity 

Jacob Leys, Northern Michigan University* 

This poster involves original research that elucidates whether a parasitic species with great host-specificity has the relative 

competitive edge over a generalist species within a shared host, and whether or not true specialists exist. 

1-51 Breeding Status, Claw Type, and Lunar Cycle Affects in Claw Closing Force of Fiddler Crabs 

Jordan Logue, Georgia Southern University* 

A study of the mating behavior of fiddler crabs, showing how intraspecific competition, physiology, and environmental 

factors play a role in producing future generations of an important species in salt marsh ecosystems. 

1-52 In vitro Expression of Ferritin Gene from Hard Tick Ixodes muris 

Jack St. Jean, Georgia Southern University* 

A further understanding of tick’s Ferritin gene and its gene protein product may lead to new methods in controlling ticks 

and tick-borne diseases. To date tick control is heavily relied on by chemical sprays which cause environmental 

contamination and pesticide resistance. 

1-53 DNMT3B7 alters functional and expressive characteristics of breast cancer cells 

Patrick Brambert, Elmhurst College* 

The epigenetic mechanism of DNA methylation is explored as a possible explanation of breast cancer progression. The 

aberrantly spliced DNA methyltransferase (DNMT), DNMT3B7 was found to correlate with altered proliferation and 

anchorage independent growth. Alterations of adhesion protein expression were also found. 

1-54 Structural, Biophysical, and Biochemical Characterization of the Interactions between Fas and Calmodulin 

Timothy Fernandez, University of Alabama Birmingham* 

Biophysical, biochemical, and structural methods were employed in order to characterize the interaction between Fas and 

calmodulin. Disruption of this interaction leads to some forms of cancer and osteoporosis. These results demonstrate a 

potential link between CaM/cell signaling pathway and will aid in the development of osteoporosis and cancer treatments. 

1-55 Sex-Ratio Predictions of Endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle in Nesting Beaches of Nicaragua 

Sherwin Thomas, University of Alabama Birmingham* 

Hawksbill turtles are endangered due to decorative shells. For conservation efforts, this study focuses on hawksbill 

temperature-dependent sex determination. In order to monitor and optimize sex ratios, this study is analyzing nest 

temperatures on major Nicaragua beaches in addition to testing a correlation between temperature at nesting level and 

surface 

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1-56 Synthesis of Functionalized Nanoparticles for Enhanced Latent Print Quality 

Cassandra Myers, Lewis University* 

This research sought to investigate how particle size in distinctly different types of fingerprint powders affected the ability 

to develop and lift clear prints for analysis. 

1-57 Phage Explorations – The Uncharted Territory of Microbiology 

Roxie Lockhart, University of Alabama Birmingham* 

Harsh Shah, University of Alabama Birmingham* 

A mycobacteriophage, phage, has the ability to infect bacteria like Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The Howard Hughes 

Medical Institute funds research experiences at undergraduate universities. The two semester course requires students to 

develop methods to troubleshoot research barriers. The second semester consists of analyzing the genes found in the 

phage’s sequenced genome. 

1-58 Identifying if the Two-Component Regulatory System PhoP/PhoQ Promotes Virulence of the Plant Pathogen 

DC3000 

Tyler Wernecke, Elmhurst College* 

The two component regulatory system PhoP/PhoQ is important in causing virulence in a variety of bacteria. Its role in 

virulence is explored in DC3000. A mutant lacking the genes PhoP/PhoQ was created. The mutant and the wild-type were 

used to infect Arabidopsis and the virulence of the two was compared. 

1-59 Comparison of cranial volume of differing clades of non-human primates and the intricacy of complex social 

networking. 

Kelsey Champagne, Franklin Pierce University* 

The comparison of cranial volume of differing clades of non-human primates allows the intricacy of complex social 

networking to be examined. In my proposed thesis project, millet or mustard seeds will be utilized to measure brain case 

volume. A comparison of documented results will be used to determine the correlation. 

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM 

Jefferson 


10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 


Honors College Tutoring Program: An Innovative Peer-Led Model 

Amanda Vane, West Virginia University Honors College* 

An active and dynamic tutoring program is an important tool for our honors college. In this session, a short presentation 

on the West Virginia University Honors College tutoring program will be given, followed by an open discussion and 

exchange of ideas for moving forward and improving or initiating tutoring programs. 

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The Three Questions Every Peer Mentor Should Ask 

Jared Knight, Iowa State University* 

Haley Streff, Iowa State University* 

Peer mentors play a vital role in building community and creating lasting memories for their students. For peer mentors to 

be effective, they must understand not only how to facilitate activities but why they are important. Asking these three 

questions will guarantee effective and cohesive communities. 



10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 


“The American Dream” of the College Graduate 

Danielle Corcione, Ramapo College of New Jersey* 

This project studies how “Occupy Wall Street” influenced students in Manhattan, particularly New York University and 

Columbia University. Arising from my Honors International Issues Seminar, focused on performance art related to 

Occupy movements, I use fieldwork in urban anthropology to expand my study of the Occupy subculture in NYC. 


Diversity 

The Last Bastion: Where the Liberal Arts Goes to Live 

Antonio Regalado, Ramapo College of New Jersey* 

This study will focus on co-curricular programs sponsored by honors programs and their effectiveness at infusing college 

life with liberal arts values, regardless of overall college mission or direction. The study will include assessment data on 

co-curricular activities in honors programs as a starting point for this discussion. 


Diversity 

10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 

Beacon A 

Honors Athletes: Recruiting, Retaining, and Graduating A Special Population 

Kayla Jones, Texas Woman's University* 

Alfred Litton, Texas Woman's University 

Stephanie Repp, Texas Woman's University * 

Kendra Sancet, Texas Woman's University* 

Bailey Vrazel, Texas Woman's University* 

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Recruiting athletes as honors students can be challenging on multiple levels. Retaining and graduating those students can 

be even more challenging. This session explores both the advantages of having more athletes in honors programs as well 

as strategies for success. 



10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 

Beacon B 

Challenging Academic and Intellectual Structures through Team Teaching 

Lisa Kay, Eastern Kentucky University 

Paula Kopacz, Eastern Kentucky University 

Elizabeth Ryan, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Kaitlin Staverman, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Almost by definition, team teaching challenges academic and intellectual structures. But other challenges may be even 

more difficult due to their increased subtlety, complexity, and unexpectedness. To prepare for the team-taught classroom, 

this panel analyzes the appropriateness of different team-teaching models for different instructional levels, disciplines, 

learning objectives, and personalities. 



10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 

Berkeley A/B 

Methods for managing regional arts journals 

Robert Alanis, University of New Mexico* 

Tracy Buckler, University of New Mexico* 

Michelle Chang, University of Alabama Birmingham* 

Naveed Farrukh, University of Alabama Birmingham* 

Sanctuary, the Southern Regional Honors Council arts journal, and Scribendi, the Western Regional Honors Council arts 

journal, serve as publications for their respective regions. Editors from both publications will highlight the benefits and 

challenges of running regional journals, discussing methods used to manage the editing process, budget management, and 

production. 


Internships/Undergraduate Research/Practica 

10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 

Clarendon A/B 

Honors Program Transitions 

Shannon Halicki, West Liberty University 

Susan McGowan, West Liberty University 

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The honors program at West Liberty University is transitioning to an honors college. As part of this effort, incoming 

honors college freshmen are being asked to create a sustainable living and learning community beginning with their 

honors dormitory. A longitudinal plan is under development to transform living and learning spaces as well of habits of 

mind of university personnel. 



10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 

Dalton A/B 

Seminars with a Diversity Subtext 

Anu Gokhale, Illinois State University 

Seminar speakers must be carefully chosen to dispel student perceptions and embedded stereotypes about competencies. 

Women and minority speakers implicitly challenge constraining definitions of “femininity” and “ethnicity”. The author 

will present the goals, implementation, and findings of this study. The model exemplified in this project has the potential 

for replication. 


Diversity 

10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 

Exeter A/B 

Curricular innovation in faith-oriented institutions: challenging structures 

Mary Dengler, Dordt College 

Laura Hartley, Eastern University 

Scott Huelin, Union University 

Donna Menis, Saint Francis University 

Aron Reppmann, Trinity Christian College 

David Riggs, Indiana Wesleyan University 

Karen Youmans, Oklahoma Baptist University 

In this session, several honors program directors from a range of faith-oriented institutions share their experiences of 

effecting curricular innovation and reform within the contexts of religiously articulated institutional missions. Presenters 

will highlight challenges of this kind of institutional structure and offer advice on how to respond to those challenges. 


Curriculum Development 

10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 

Fairfax A 

A Quiet Revolution: Tutorials Challenge the Drive Toward Instrumental Education 

Kathleen Ellis, University of Maine 

Edith Elwood, University of Maine 

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David Gross, University of Maine 

Mark Haggerty, University of Maine 

This session challenges the rhetoric and practices pushing liberal education towards a vocational model where learning 

becomes instrumental, a refined tool for professional development. Using the University of Maine's Honors College 

third-year tutorials as examples, we model educational practices as a means of promoting instrinsically valuable, 

independent critical thinking. 



10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 

Fairfax B 

A Three Year Analysis of Honors Retention, Progression, and Student Success 

Jonathan Roberts, Armstrong Atlantic State University 

Retention, progression, and graduation rates are often used to judge the success of an academic program and can also 

affect funding. We examined data from entering honors cohorts from 2009 – 2011 to determine which factors were 

correlated with GPA, retention at the University, and retention within the Honors program. 



10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 

Gardner 

What Makes a Winning Honors Newsletter? 

Richard Badenhausen, Westminster College 

Emily Cain, University of Maine 

Robert Moore, SUNY, Oswego 

Elizabeth Nelson, Westminster College 

This panel will use the 2012 NCHC Newsletter Contest as a means to discuss the details of newsletter production. Who 

won this year's contest and why they won it will be discussed by the judges, with commentary provided by representatives 

from those schools. All interested audience members will be able to participate in the general conversation, both by 

offering their own stories of experiences and by asking questions regarding the development of newsletters for honors 

overall. This panel offers very practical advice for those hoping to improve or fine-tune their newsletters as well as those 

simply hoping to start one. 

General 

Newsletter/Website for Honors Programs and Colleges 

10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 


Out of the Ashes: An Elegant New Program Model Emerges in a Budget Crisis 

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James Carranza, College of San Mateo 

Tim Maxwell, College of San Mateo 

After severe budget cuts effectively ended its honors program, the College of San Mateo developed a new and better one-- 

from the ashes up. We’ll discuss this innovative, interdisciplinary approach to honors that resolves many of the problems 

more traditional programs face--and at a far lower cost. 



10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 


Why Honors? Bringing new meaning and purpose to the honors program experience. 

Cara Lopresti, Coastal Carolina University 

Using two assessment tools implemented by Coastal Carolina University's Honors Program (a comprehensive survey and 

the Leadership Practice Inventory) recommendations will be made on how to enhance student learning and student 

development outcomes, so that 



10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 


Building a Career in Honors: Some Different Paths and Options 

Rosalie Otero, University of New Mexico 



Bob Spurrier, Oklahoma State University 

It has become increasingly evident that a significant number of NCHC members have developed a career path in honors. 

Four such experienced members invite you to join a discussion of the various routes they have traveled and possible 

implications for your future in honors. 



10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 

Riverway 

The Reign of Results: Finding harmony between the liberal arts and undergraduate research 

Daniel Gordon, Commonwealth Honors College 

Alexander Phillips, Commonwealth Honors College 

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The authors discuss the role of honors education within the context of research universities by exploring the history of the 

research mission in higher education. Several historical milestones in university research are presented and examined for 

their relevance to contemporary honors education. 



10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 

Commonwealth 

Perceptions of Honors on Campus: Challenging Stereotypes 

Alex Fletcher, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Sarah Lavender, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Shelby Lawson, University of Louisville* 

Corey Long, University of Louisville* 

Ryan Moran, University of Louisville* 

Chris Neumann, Eastern Kentucky University 

Chris Thurman, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Honors students need to think carefully about their role in campus politics and how they relate to the campus community 

in order to challenge stereotypes about honors that weaken their ability to effect change at their institutions. These issues 

of identity will be addressed in an open, informal discussion. 

“Going on What (S)He Said” and Other Ways for Students to Own Class Discussion 

Gaby Bedetti, Eastern Kentucky University 

Candace Moberly, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Kaitlin Staverman, Eastern Kentucky University* 

An honors discussion requires intellectual risk-taking. Teachers can inspire honors students with confidence by 

introducing transitions, modifying the nonlinguistic context, and otherwise eliciting language. The presenters will model 

these skills at the roundtable. We will attempt to cultivate independent thought among the participants while collaborating 

within a community of thinkers. 



10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 


Contemporary, Competitive and Cost-Efficient: Critical Issues in Revising an Honors Program 

C. Jay Pendleton, Mercer University 

Eric Spears, Mercer University 

"What's in it for me? Do I have to study abroad? What perks do I get in the honors program? I'm a student-athlete double 

majoring in education and biochemistry, and minoring in music on the pre-med track--can I be in the Honors Program?" 

This roundtable discussion will explore the multi-faceted challenges involved in a comprehensive honors program 

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evision. Issues of relevance, cost and competiveness will be discussed, as will those of curricular design and 

international education. 

Documenting Success in Two-Year Honors Programs 

Bruce Thompson, Frederick Community College 

Two-year colleges must thrive within the challenging structures of accountability, assessment, and accreditation. Greater 

attention is being focued in response to the national completion agenda. But how exactly do we define success and 

completion in the context of honors education for our unique populations? Bring your outcome statements and ideas for 

documenting success to this open roundtable discussion. 



10:30 AM – 11:30 AM 

Beacon D 


10:30 AM – 12:30 PM 

Public Garden 

BHAP-1. Strategic Planning & Outcomes Assessment 

Sponsored by: The Fund for American Studies-LM 


Angela Salas, Indiana University Southeast 

Hallie Savage, Clarion University 

Douglass Sullivan-Gonzalez, University of Mississippi 

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM 

The Fens 

BHAP-2. Honors Advising & Mentoring 


Jessica Mallard, West Texas A&M University 

George Mariz, Western Washington University 


Elaine Torda, SUNY-Orange 

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 


Key Elements within Honors Teaching and Learning 

Rob van der Vaart, Utrecht University 

Marca Wolfensberger, Hanze University 

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Do teaching strategies for honors differ from teaching approaches for regular courses and why? Data from 100 institutions 

from the USA and Holland are analyzed. Mixed methods are used. This cross-national inter-institutional data about 

honors teaching strategies will be presented from an international perspective. Results can be used for faculty 

development. 


Research in Honors (Data-based About Any Topic) 

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 


Nerd Out: Students Building Community 

Emily Feddes, Montana State University-Billings* 

Rachael Hurd, Ball State University* 

Emily Jones, Oklahoma State University* 

Jared Knight, Iowa State University* 

Jeremiah Sammons, Gallaudet University* 

Audrey Van Acker, Ball State University* 

Looking for ideas on how to build community through events and programs? Come to this open forum-style presentation 

for students, by students! Collaborate with your peers and take back ideas to improve your institution's honors 

community. 



11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 


Creating an Honors Culture Upon a Community Foundation 

Mitchell Furtner, Southern Polytechnic State University* 

Ann Parker, Southern Polytechnic State University 

Meredith Shaddix, Southern Polytechnic State University* 

Lauren Tyus, Southern Polytechnic State University* 

Diversity issues often coincide with difficulties in creating a strong sense of community as we work to build an active 

honors culture on campus. This panel will discuss the community structures we have in place, pros and cons of these 

structures, survey results related to community, and plans for restructuring. 


Diversity 

Strategic Planning for Diversity 

Steven Bourquin, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 

Charles Harrington, The University of North Calolina at Pembroke 

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Honors programs are driven to engage in a strategic planning process by a variety of forces, among them, the need to 

address diversity. This session will provide an overview of strategic planning, its purposes and benefits and provide an 

overview of best practice approaches. 


Diversity 

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 

Beacon A 

Capturing the Effectiveness of Honors Programs in The Netherlands 

Mark Gellevij, Saxion University of Applied Sciences 

Jolise t Mannetje, Saxion University of Applied Sciences 

Simone van der Donk, Saxion University of Applied Sciences 

Saxion University of Applied Sciences offers sixteen honors programs (twelve are currently offered). These programs 

differ in content and in structure how they are organized. Our research group has the task, among others, to evaluate and 

examine the outcomes and effects of these programs. 



11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 

Beacon B 

The Structure of a Quantitative Honors Course: Interdisciplinary Approaches 

Lisa Kay, Eastern Kentucky University 

Anthony Piccolino, Palm Beach State College 

One possible approach to meeting the challenge of creating a quantitative course in honors is to inject interdisciplinarity 

into the course. In this presentation, a mathematician and a statistician from two different institutions will discuss potential 

avenues for incorporating interdisciplinarity and will share their personal experiences with teaching such courses. 



11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 

Berkeley A/B 

Establishing an Achievement Fund 

Janet Goebel, Indiana University of Pennsylvania 

Preparing students to apply for major scholarships or get into a top graduate school is much easier if students have the 

confidence and external credential provided by study abroad or an internship. Our students are struggling financially and 

need help to have those experiences. Here's how we set up and administer an achievement fund to address that problem. 

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Major Scholarship Preparation 

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 

Clarendon A/B 

Synergy by the Bay: A Case Study of Regional Honors Cooperation 

Patty Dilko, Cañada College 

Kasey Gardner, Los Medanos College 

Jennifer Saito, Los Medanos College 

This session presents an honors collaboration in the San Francisco Bay Area that can easily be adapted in other 

geographic regions. The Bay Honors Consortium organizes two annual events, a student research conference and an 

honors faculty roundtable, which encourage a vibrant local community of student scholarship and faculty development. 



11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 

Exeter A/B 

The HCIR in Action 

Marne Bailey, Lewis University 

Cheryl Chamblin, Millikin University 

Lisa Hedrick, The University of St. Francis 

Larry Levinson, Governor's State University 

Mary Kay Mulvaney, Elmhurst College 

Andrew Wilson, William Rainey Harper College 

The HCIR (Honors Council of the Illinois Region) is a lively consortium of more than two dozen college/university 

honors programs from Illinois and just beyond. Please join us as we illuminate the challenges and successes of 

membership in a regional organization devoted to honors students and the spirit of honors. 



11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 

Fairfax A 

Honors Scholars in a Competitive Nursing Program 

Sheila Behimehr, Texas Woman's University* 

Kayla Edwards, Texas Woman's University* 

Bethany Payne, Texas Woman's University* 

Elizabeth Yelverton, Texas Woman's University 

Completing the requirements of competitive degree programs as an honors scholar can be challenging. The Honors 

Scholar Program at Texas Woman’s University has a system in place to help scholars navigate the requirements of the 

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honors program as they complete nursing degrees. We invite you to come discover and discuss the system that has 

benefitted our scholars. 



The Challenging Independence of Honors Contracts: Opportunities for Self-Directed Learning 

Ellen Foster, Clarion University 

Mary Hulse, Clarion University* 

Terry Leatherman, Clarion University* 

David Lott, Clarion University 

Honors component contract courses at our two-year campus provide an enriching challenge to students as they take 

responsibility for decision-making and critical analysis, guided by a faculty mentor. Our panel of faculty and students 

will consider the merits of honors contracts, including strategies for planning, implementation, and trouble-shooting 

semester-long projects. 



11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 

Fairfax B 

Peeling the Onion's Layers: Revealing Student Needs, to Better Serve Them 


While honors program faculty members and administrators may know what students need academically, they do not 

always know what students need to thrive, academically, personally, and financially, during their college years. This 

presentation will discuss some strategies honors programs may employ to better understand the difficulties students may 

be encountering, both in and out of the classroom, in order to better assist them. 



The Love and Labor of Using Interviews in Honors Admissions 

Joseph McGinn, Towson University 

Michael Taber, St. Mary's College of Maryland 

We have employed interviews as part of the admission process into honors programs we have directed, whether conducted 

by faculty, alumni, or students. We share our experiences and that of others about such issues as timing and logistics of 

interviews, questions we have tried, and how to use interview results. 



11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 

Gardner 

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Jesuit and Honors: The Magis of Mission 

Tom Bowie, Regis College 

Harry Nasuti, Fordham University 

Brad Stone, Loyola Marymount University 

Mindy Walker, Rockhurst College 

Naomi Yavneh, Loyola University New Orleans 

Although academic excellence, service and community-building are not uniquely Jesuit, what distinguishes our programs 

is the mindful basis of these commitments in our Ignatian identity. Several AJCU directors will highlight these 

characteristics – the Ignatian tradition, compassion and wisdom, reflection and discernment, and cura personalis – in 

action in their programs. 



11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 


Directors Forum on Honors Contracts 

Steven Elliott-Gower, Georgia College 

Jeffrey Portnoy, Georgia Perimeter College 

We wish to discuss, with other program directors, various aspects of honors contracts (aka honors options aka honors 

updates) with a view to producing an NCHC monograph on the topic. Topics to be discussed would include, variations on 

a theme (contracts, options, and updates), why we have honors contracts, the mechanics of an honors contract, 

communicating with faculty, the responsibilities of the "contacted" parties, and what constitutes a good honors contract 

experience for the student (and the faculty member). 



Improving Honors Contracts 

Michael Tkacik, Stephen F. Austin State University 

This panel seeks to explore the concept of honors contracts and find ways to improve and standardize such contracts. 



11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 


Crafting a Leader Not Just a Transcript: The Dickinson State University Honors Experience 

Emily Bren, Dickinson State University* 

Jody Ferris, Dickinson State University* 

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Zach Keller, Dickinson State University* 

Margaret Marcusen, Dickinson State University 

This session will examine the methods used by the Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program at Dickinson State 

Univeristy to help build student leaders through their honors program. The program uses a unique leadership studies 

curriculum which includes mandatory study tours and service learning. 



Developing Leadership, Challenging Leadership 

Mollimichelle Cabeldue, University of the Incarnate Word* 

Jean Loden, University of the Incarnate Word 

David Vequist, University of the Incarnate Word 

Today’s students will be asked to step up to leadership roles more quickly than in previous generations. Our leadership 

development program helps prepare our students for these roles. This program helps students think through real business 

issues with bus NEED INFORMATION 



11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 


Auditing the Development of Honors Programs in The Netherlands 

Albert Pilot, Utrecht University, The Netherlands 

Pieter Reimer, Sirius Program, The Hague, The Netherlands 

Taede Sminia, Sirius Program, The Hague, The Netherlands 

Pierre Van Eijl, Utrecht University, The Netherlands 

John Zubizarreta, Columbia College-South Carolina 

An extensive and state funded project to develop honors programs in 20 Dutch universities has been audited the last two 

years. Experiences with the auditing process and the impact of the project on Dutch universities will be presented and 

discussed. 


Certification of Honors Programs and Colleges in NCHC 

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 

Riverway 

Researching Honors, Discovering the College - Using Surveys and Interviews to Gather Student Data 

Jay Trucker, Community College of Baltimore County 

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The CCBC Honors Program conducted survey research in consecutive years to learn more about Honors student 

demographics, interests, and opinions. This session will include discussion of the survey development, implementation 

and interpretation processes and strategies for reaching long-term Honors and general college improvement goals. 



11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 

Commonwealth 

Involving Students in Continuous Improvement Models For Honors Freshman Introductory Seminars 

Rita Barnes, Tennessee Technological University 

This roundtable focuses on methods and strategies for revising and re-designing an introductory honors seminar for 

freshmen, with particular attention to ways of involving students in this process. Participants are invited to share 

innovative models of evaluating and re-evaluating the seminar’s goals, ways of fostering faculty-student collaboration in 

revision of the syllabus, and especially, student initiatives resulting in re-imagining and re-shaping this course. 



The Honors Course: Challenging Traditional Pedagogical Structures 

Megan Gosnell, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Zach Lamb, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Maddie Ruhl, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Mixon Ware, Eastern Kentucky University 

An honors education is meant to be well rounded and revolutionary. Presenting a selection of innovative teaching and 

learning experiences from the student perspective, this roundtable seeks to foster enlightened discussion with the goal of 

promoting best practices in course development for honors scholars and faculty. 



11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 


Keeping your Head above Water while Doing it All at Two-year Institutions 

Frank Provenzano, Greenville Tecnical College 

Elaine Torda, SUNY Orange County 

This session is a roundtable discussion for all honors director but especially two-year college honors directors to exchange 

ideas about "surviving" the rigors of the director's position. 

You Say You Want a Revolution? The Intellectual Boundaries of Honors Education 

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Robert Glover, University of Maine 

Christopher Paradis, University of Maine* 

Elizabeth Tull, University of Maine* 

Honors is about challenging accepted beliefs. It is about revolutionizing the ways in which we are thinking...or is it? This 

session will discuss the extent to which honors is truly "revolutionary". In addition, we will examine the acceptability and 

desirability, as well as the consequences, of students critically questioning their worldviews. 



11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 

Beacon D 


11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 


Celebration of Teaching and Learning: An Intellectual Exchange 

Carolyn Kuykendall, Mt. San Antonio College 


A discussion of the moral, ethical, and/or intellectual development issues found in challenging the barriers of honors 

education. 


11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 

Hampton 



Underground Movements: Vietnam War Protests, Marijuana Slang, and Ethical Zombie 

Slang and Criminalization: How Cannabis Slang has Changed in Response to Federal Drug Control Policy in 

the United States, 1937 – 2011 

Rose Bono, Virginia Commonwealth University Honors College* 

This paper examines the linguistic and social trends in cannabis slang, which have been shaped by federal drug policy and 

by overarching societal acceptance of marijuana use. Features of era-specific terms within the United States from 1937 to 

present day show a relationship between street slang and federal marijuana crackdowns. 

Use Your Braaaaaiiinss: The Ethical Value of Zombies 

Stephen Marzocca, Marist College* 

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Many critics of zombie horror see little to no artistic or moral value in the genre, deeming zombie horror unworthy of 

discussing due to its grotesque nature. This presentation refutes this perception and reveals a zombie genre which sparks 

moral contemplation through ethically controversial decisions throughout the films. 

Vietnam War Protests: The Role of Censorship and Media 

Samantha Howell, Emerson College* 

I explain why the Vietnam War was the first American war that received massive amounts of protesting. My paper 

focused on why the war was called a "living room war," and how the decline of military censorship allowed journalists to 

portray the brutalities of war, inciting antiwar sentiment among Americans. 


11:30 AM – 1:30 PM 




Education and Pedagogy 

2-01 Teaching Culture Through Music 

Morganne McCartney, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania* 

A presentation incorporating innovative teaching methods, musical instruments, and the culture and music of Puerto Rico. 

This premise of the study was to prove that bringing musical instruments into the classroom is a new innovative method to 

teaching culture and helping students remember information with hands-on activites. 

2-02 How to Improve Academic Advising 

Kelsey Hutchinson, Capital University* 

Academic advising can facilitate students’ success in college. The Academic Advising Snapshot, a survey to measure 

advising effectiveness, was used in a gap analysis to determine areas of concern related to academic advising on a college 

campus. Results point to specific areas for improvement of academic advising. 

2-03 Astronomy Modules for Mobile Devices 

Dominic Robe, Tennessee Technological University* 

Poster presents development of four simple simulations to teach astronomical concepts using smartphones and tablets. 

Each program is independent and contains background information and problems to solve using the simulation. Modules 

function on any device with a web browser, using HTML5 canvas. 

2-04 Contemporary Disciplinary Strategies in Meeting the Needs of Differentiated Learners in the Music Classroom 

Jill Stara, Wayne State College* 

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Classroom management and disciplinary strategies are a growing concern for beginning teachers, especially for music 

educators who work with unusually large groups of students. This project explores trends in classroom management 

techniques and presents the rationale of discipline as an intrinsic motivator for differentiated learners in the music 

classroom. 

2-05 Exploring Instructional Methods and Common Difficulties in Teaching Music to Students with Special Needs 

Michelle Anderson, Wayne State College* 

Music encourages brain development and has a significant positive effect on behavioral disorders. This study presents 

information regarding behavioral disorders commonly found in special needs students, effective ways to work with 

students who have been diagnosed with a disorder, and benefits of music instruction with special needs students. 

2-06 A Study of the First Semester Experience and its Effects on Pre-Pharmacy Students’ Connection, Retention, and 

Success 

Ashley Losing, South Dakota State University* 

Although peer mentoring has been studied in many ways, few studies have looked at its effects specifically on preprofessional 

students. This project details such a study that looked at the effects of peer mentoring on pre-pharmacy 

students. 

2-07 Rate My Professor; An Accurate Rating System? 

Nathanel Andre, Broward College* 

Duckenson Joseph, Broward College* 

Gisella Segarra, Broward College* 

This presentation focuses on student and faculty perceptions of Rate My Professor. Information presented will include: 

legal issues, historical and interesting facts, as well as, tips on safely using rate my professor. 

2-08 Measuring the Effectiveness of a Children's Tolerance Education Program 

Sarah McConkey, Ramapo College of New Jersey* 

Starting Small is a program designed by Southern Poverty Law Center to teach tolerance to young children. In this 

presentation, the author will report on her study of Starting Small’s effectiveness in helping children in a Brooklyn 

daycare center learn empathy and tolerance towards their peers. 

2-09 Adapted Physical Activity Community Programs Comparison Research 

Kaitlin Daly, Slippery Rock University* 

Janelle Krantz, Slippery Rock University* 

This Adapted Physical Activity study compared the outcomes from Slippery Rock University students’ equine-assisted 

pre-employment skills mentoring at Storm Harbor Equestrian Center to the health promotion mentoring of the “I Can Do 

It” (ICDI) physical activity and nutrition program at the YMCA in order to determine the relative effectiveness for youth 

14-21 with disabilities. 

2-10 Does Social Media Use Affect TCAP Writing Scores, English Grades, School Attendance, and Discipline Referrals 

in High School Juniors and Seniors? 

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Caitlin Nelms, Austin Peay State University* 

Controversy has arisen regarding the influence of social media upon literacy skills of students in the current generation. 

The current study examines the impact of social media upon state writing assessment scores, academic performance in 

English courses, school attendance, and discipline referrals in high school juniors and seniors. 

2-11 The American Deaf Community as a Template for the Honors Classroom and Community Building 

Lauren Cool, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Caty Gerteisen, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Our poster depicts a comparative study between the honors classroom and community and the American Deaf community, 

showing their commonalities and differences. The poster then analyzes values and practices integral to the Deaf 

community and applies them to the honors classroom to lend a fresh perspective and fruitful learning environment. 

2-12 Advantage of an Honors Rhetoric Class 

Dylan Bogard, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Caty Gerteisen, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Dylan Perraut, Eastern Kentucky University* 

First-year honors courses, such as Honors Rhetoric at Eastern Kentucky University, play a crucial role in developing a 

successful honors student. Such classes not only help students to gain critical thinking skills and heightened writing 

abilities, but they also help to build a stronger community within the program. 

2-13 Quality Educators 

Caitlyn Connolly, Bloomsburg University* 

Teacher education is aimed at producing quality teachers, but what is quality? This issue is multi-faceted and defined by 

many perspectives, including: parents, students, politicians, and teachers themselves. Through survey of stakeholders and 

observation/interview of educators, my research will broaden understanding of these perceptions, subsequently finding 

where quality educators fit. 

2-14 Native American Literature Studies in High School Classrooms 

Morgan Raether, Northern Michigan University* 

Prompted by the recent banning of the Mexican American studies programs in Tucson, AZ, my research engages the 

integration of Native American Literature in the US secondary classroom today via conversations with current teachers. 

My goal is to discover strategies for incorporating such work in my own future classroom. 

2-15 Experiential Human Anatomy Program Enhances Honors Student Learning 

Brent Kramer, South Dakota State University* 

Chris Treinen, South Dakota State University* 

The Human Anatomy Program at South Dakota State University involves multiple tiers of leadership that allow advanced 

students to excel. A form of pedagogy in which students can learn through teaching others while utilizing human cadavers 

will be presented by two honors students who have benefited from the program. 

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2-16 School Facilities and Student Success: How Structure Impacts Scholastic Achievement 

Brian Carey, Suffolk University* 

The correlation between improved student performance and ideal classroom settings is clear, yet the significance of this 

relationship is misunderstood by many educational institutions. This session describes the relationship between design 

elements within learning environments and student engagement, emphasizing its significance within University facilities 

and Honors Programs. 

2-17 Exceptional Arts: The Theoretical Nonprofit 

Kayla McGrath, Slippery Rock University* 

The purpose of this project was to analyze the workings of a nonprofit and to the creation of a theoretical nonprofit. The 

project focused on providing disabled individuals with life skills education. The nonprofit has been completely 

constructed and researched from the ground up, with the capability of being implemented. 

2-18 International Experience and Honors 

Brianna Graff, South Dakota State University* 

Ben Stout, South Dakota State University* 

Natural Resource students discuss the advantages of participating in a 3-credit Study Abroad trip and how it can be 

incorporated into Honors curriculum. The trip consisted of 19 days visiting destinations in South Dakota, North Dakota, 

and Manitoba as part of the Credit Arctic program offered by SDSU. 

2-19 The Benefits of Study Abroad: How Does One Individual’s Shared Experiences Affect the Views of Peers at Home? 

Ryan Kolter, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater* 

How can one student’s cultural observation during experiences in Amman, Jordan impact the perceptions and openness 

of the student’s peers? Through sharing imagery and insights, can misconceptions of the Middle East be changed? The 

far-reaching benefits of study abroad—to the student’s peers and home university—will be explored. 

2-20 Putting theory to practice: Service Learning in Rural Communities 

William McSwine, University of San Francisco* 

Louis Wong, University of San Francisco* 

Our honors project team implemented its service learning deliverables during an intersession immersion experience in 

Nicaragua. Through reflection and analysis, our poster highlights an innovative case study on organizational dynamics 

and sustainable business practice in third world rural communities. We also outline our findings from action research 

methods. 

2-21 To Teach is to Learn Twice: Students Teaching Students 

Duncan Stiller, University of Rhode Island* 

Holly Tran, University of Rhode Island* 

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Students Teaching Students (STS) is a new initiative in the University of Rhode Island Honors Program. Rising seniors 

can apply to teach freshmen honors seminars with faculty mentors for pedagogy and course content. Students leading 

seminars receive six credits and may may count this as their (required) senior honors project. 

2-22 Integrating New Technologies in K-1 Classrooms: iPads and Literacy Centers 

Kaitlin Ashley, University of North Alabama Honors Program* 

How do teachers not “born digital” teach children who have grown up with early access to transformational technology? 

This project will investigate the impact of iPads on teaching and learning in the kindergarten classroom through first 

grade. The presentation will highlight both the research results and the process of implementation. 

Arts and Humanities 

2-23 Maps 

Yoonhee Ryder, University of Alabama Birmingham* 

This self portrait is entitled Maps. Maps display destinations and goals; they define people. All of the maps in this 

collage are representative in some way. Some point towards home while others designate the future. This piece strives to 

demonstrate how maps silhouette out our faces and futures. 

2-24 Vanitas: Electronics from a Childhood 

Hannah Bowers, University of Alabama Birmingham* 

Electronics evolve, and drawing from the themes of Vanitas art, this piece represents a personal reflection of the role of 

childhood technology in today's world. These are the skeletons on which modern technology stands. May they be 

respected and rest in peace. 

2-25 Female Agency and the Critique of Social Conduct Through Letters in Sense and Sensibility 

Christine Lairson, Andrews University* 

Jane Austen, in Sense and Sensibility (1811), frequently uses letters, some revealed and some not, as tools for the women 

characters to advance their agency over their situations. A close analysis of Marianne Dashwood’s letters to Willoughby 

and Sophia Grey’s response expose the concealed acrimony of the social code. 

2-26 The Power of First Impressions 

Abigail Egenolf, University of Indianapolis* 

This poster will reveal a major theme that Horatio Alger Jr. stresses in his novel Ragged Dick. As Alger portrays success 

through hard work and honesty, but he stresses the importance of having a good appearance as one of the keys to success 

in the business world. 

2-27 Finn MacCumhaill: A Study in Liminality 

Hannah Saxon, Tennessee Tech University* 

This study examines the liminality of Finn MacCumhaill, the legendary Irish hero, and explains it in the contexts of his 

physical characteristics, connection to the Otherworld, the Fenian Cycle and At Swim-Two-Birds. The poster will include 

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images of Finn, quotes from the Duanaire Finn and Oral and Literary Fenian Tales, and photos of geographical sites 

related to Finn. 

2-28 Metal Methods 

Sarah Harvell, Radford University* 

This presentation demonstrates work on my Capstone project required to complete the Honors Academy program at 

Radford University. Few people have knowledge about the process of making a piece of fine jewelry or metal sculpture so 

this presentation will show the step by step process of starting and completing a handmade piece of fine metal sculpture. 

2-29 From Pulpit to Pen 

Sarah Page, University of Indianapolis* 

This poster will examine the relationship between Horatio Alger’s personal religious views and the themes revealed in his 

children’s novel, Ragged Dick. It will also show how Alger’s mode of ministry moved from the pulpit to the pen and how 

this change gave his teaching a longer lasting affect. 

2-30 The American Dream: Revolutionized by Horatio Alger Jr. 

Elizabeth Brinson, University of Indianapolis* 

Through examination of criticisms following the publication of Ragged Dick in 1868, I argue how Horatio Alger Jr. has 

revolutionized the American Dream and the possibility of achieving it. Alger creates an American Dream in which 

others, no matter societal standing, are able to achieve their American Dream. 

2-31 Subverting a Foucauldian Authority in Webster's Duchess of Malfi 

Samantha Snively, Andrews University* 

John Webster’s Duchess of Malfi resists patriarchal authority, provoking repressive response from a state that practices 

Foucault’s “spectacle of the scaffold.” By exposing such power as theatrical, the Duchess subverts state authority and 

questions its ontology. Reading a Foucauldian Duchess against Cariola allows fresh examination of power and class 

resistance. 

2-32 A Holy Role: the First Sacred War in Archaic Greek History 

Lydia Brown, Tennessee Technological University* 

My argument considers the historiographical debate regarding the First Sacred War, its context in relation to other Sacred 

Wars, and political arguments in favor of Philip of Macedon. Also considered are Archaic Greece’s pastoral economy and 

moral ideals expressed in mythologizing the First Sacred War. 

2-33 Rise of the Burning Shewolf: The Rebirth of Serbian Oral Tradition 

Shannen Leahy, Tennessee Technological University* 

Postmodern Serbian poet Vasko Popa draws on the significance of the wolf in Serbian culture and uses elements of 

Serbian oral tradition through his muse, the shewolf, by fusing literary features of the past with his own inventions in the 

poem “Burning Shewolf.” 

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2-34 Horatio Alger and the Orphan Trains 

Ashley Bryan, University of Indianapolis* 

In this poster, I will analyze how Horatio Alger Jr.'s conflicting view of Orphan Trains is represented in his books, 

"Ragged Dick" and "Julius the Street Boy". I will present my overall conclusion of his dominate opinion of the orphan 

train movement, the children being adopted out, and the families doing the adopting. 

2-35 Mary Poppins, the Cartoon Character 

Bridget Rogan, California University of Pennsylvania* 

Mary Poppins is a cartoon character in human form in the “real world” thanks to her safe, cartoon-like magic. A woman 

flying in to care for children might seem like a witch, but not Mary Poppins. The film uses live action and animation to 

reassure the audience that she is safe for the children. 

2-36 19th-Century Fusion Music: Brahms’ Fourth Symphony 

Michael Rushman, Chapman University* 

Brahms’ Fourth Symphony uses antique musical techniques and materials from the past to build a “new path” for music 

rooted in the Romantic style. Thus, he creates a fusion of old and new – a synthesis which shows a love of historicity and 

a zeal for creating music for the future. 

2-37 The Rodentiad: A Graphic Novel Reinterpretation Of The Iliad 

Mary Ruth Pruitt, Emory and Henry College* 

The Rodentiad is a graphic novel re-imagining of The Iliad in which the protagonists are mice. This is a look at war 

through the rodent’s eyes. In The Rodentiad like in The Iliad, to paraphrase Robert Burns, the best laid of plans of mice 

and men never went so awry. 

2-38 Pop-Mortality: Examining Modern Depictions of Death 

Rick Wysocki, Chapman University* 

This poster will discuss the West’s relationship with death as shown in popular visual media. Drawing on Ernest Becker 

and Phillip Ariés, the poster will assess prevalent attitudes towards death in advertising and photography, and how these 

attitudes are in some way a prescription of our existence. 

2-39 Symbolism within the "Reflecting Absence Memorial Park" 

Jessica Figueroa, Broward College* 

This research considers the challenge of using symbolism in designing the structures of the “Reflecting Absence 

Memorial Park” in Lower Manhattan. It employs interviews with architects Michael Arad and Peter Walker to understand 

the relation between each of the memorial’s structures and the emotions they are meant to evoke. 

2-40 “…And They Begin to Liberate Themselves:” Frida Kahlo (From the exhibition Still Partying: The Dinner Party) 

Angely Martinez, Long Island University - Brooklyn Campus* 

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The poster presents the plate setting that I created for the class Judy Chicago’s The Dinner Party. The artwork is about the 

complicated life and personal work of Frida Kahlo. Every piece that composes the table setting represents a range of 

symbolic symbols from her paintings and her biography. 

2-41 Orchestral Works by Debussy and Respighi Transcribed for the Modern Wind Band 

Kimberly Garhart, Wayne State College* 

The poster contains composer biographies, images relevant to the pieces, and scores of both the original versions and 

transcribed arrangements. A diagram showing the original instrumentation compared with the transcribed instrumentation 

will also be displayed to show the difference of timbre in each of the ensembles. 

2-42 Nineteenth Century Child Reform's Effect on Alger's Novel Ragged Dick 

Kyle Dunbar, University of Indianapolis* 

This poster explores the relationship between the views of characters found in Horatio Alger Jr. novel Ragged Dick, and 

the ideas associated with child reformerof the period. The child reform ideas of moral reeducation, wise spending, hard 

work and the need for family can all be found throughout the story. 

2-43 Page by Page: Reconstructing an Intellectual's Drive to Collect 

Allison Fife, Utah State University* 

Analyzing the nature and origin of a rare book collection donated to Utah State University by Dutch immigrant and 

scientist Peter Van der Pas, comprised of approximately 1,200 volumes regarding this history of science and technology, 

provides historical insight into the driving factors leading to the development of significant collections. 

2-44 A Comparison: "A Lost Lady" and "The Great Gatsby" 

Jordan Hausladen, Slippery Rock University* 

A research presentation on the common themes, characters, symbols, and writing styles in the works of Willa Cather and 

F. Scott Fitzgerald. 

2-45 Fantasy Writing: An Ancient Art 

Justin Johnson, California University of Pennsylvania* 

A historical timeline of literature involving elements of the Fantasy genre, dating from circa 800 CE until present day. The 

timeline is coupled with a systematic categorization of Fantasy elements into three distinct categories: the magic, the item, 

and the will. 

2-46 Authenticating Historical Fiction: Researching the Holocaust 

Emily Arcuri, Bloomsburg University* 

This poster displays the elements a writer must consider when writing an authentic, historical novel. The process of 

researching the complexities of the Holocaust will be described and connected to the act of creating believable characters, 

settings, and historical events--three aspects at the heart of a successful authentic novel. 

2-47 The Image of Apocalypse: Death and Metaphor in J. M. Synge's Riders to the Sea 

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Levi Herrera, University of Texas at Tyler* 

Irish playwright J. M. Synge’s one-act Riders to the Sea features apocalyptic ghosts, creepy visions and wailing women. 

Though Synge’s characters allude to the Biblical book Revelation, I argue that Ecclesiastes provides a more sophisticated 

key to Riders that illuminates the vast literary epistemology in this play. 

2-48 Over-Protective Parents from the Late 19th Century 

Maggie Paul, University of Indianapolis* 

In this research project, parents’ and librarians’ reactions in the 1870s to Horatio Alger’s literature are examined and 

discussed. Parents and other authors for children basically thought that the ideals and lifestyles that Alger presented were 

not adequate for their children’s impressionable minds. 

2-49 Challenging Elements of Theatre: Leaving Our Comfort Zone 

Stevie Rand, Ramapo College of New Jersey* 

Elevator Repair Service is a theatre company once known for working with found works and improvisation. Recently, 

they have shifted into a more conventional story-telling style: working with classic literature. This poster examines how 

this shift in material affects the formal theatrical elements and the mission of the company. 

2-50 Convergence of Perspectives on the Amritsar Massacre 

Yakov Kandathil, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Sarah McManigell, Eastern Kentucky University* 

The Amritsar Massacre of 1919 turned the dynamics of India’s struggle for freedom in her favor since it sparked the 

rebellion against English rule. This poster will highlight the drastically different perceptions of the Amritsar Massacre in 

the eyes of the Indians, the Americans, and the English. 

2-51 It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s…Socrates? Superheroes and Socratic Justice 

Makenna Jennings, Eastern Kentucky University* 

The superheroes we know and love have become more than just two-dimensional figures scattered across colorful comic 

book pages; they are role models and theoretical friends to our troubled society. The characteristics these heroes display 

and the values they defend are a manifestation of Socratic justice. 

2-52 Romance vs. Reason in Frankenstein and Hard Times 

Carol Savchick, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Both Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Charles Dickens’ Hard Times use failed romantic/conjugal relationships to mirror 

their books’ overall themes: rationality unmediated by emotion leads to the illusion of love for abstract humanity at the 

expense of compassion for fellow individual human beings. 

2-53 Frankenstein and Hard Times on Romantic and Conjugal Love 

Emily Handloser, Eastern Kentucky University* 

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The failed love relationships in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Charles Dickens’ Hard Times can be explained by a 

psychological theory of love which states that people choose partners who resemble their parents; parents who stifle a 

child’s “limbic attractors” will force the child into a dysfunctional marital relationship. 

2-54 The Education of Women Applied to Frankenstein and Hard Times 

Brittany Biddle, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s theory of education for women can explain why Elizabeth in Shelley’s Frankenstein and Louisa 

in Dickens’ Hard Times are finally destroyed. In contrast, had the characters been raised according to Mary 

Wollstonecraft’s theory of education for women, they would have been happier and more fulfilled. 

2-55 Emerging from the Cave: Women and the Civil War 

Emily Coleman, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Haley Mullins, Eastern Kentucky University* 

In the absence of men during the Civil War, Southern and Northern women assumed contrasting roles throughout their 

initial introduction to the public sphere. Our research reveals that these women can directly be compared to the prisoners 

and their reactions to the outside world in Plato’s Cave Allegory. 

2-56 The Specter of Revolution: Gentz, Metternich, and the Carlsbad Decrees 

William Feuss, Ramapo College of New Jersey* 

Using the papers of the Austrian statesman Clemens von Metternich, I demonstrate German statesmen responded to a 

perceived surge of radical political activity by means of the politically repressive 1819 Carlsbad Decrees. Through 

interstate security policy coordination, German statesmen attempted to protect the post-Napoleonic reactionary social 

order. 

2-57 An Analysis of Four Piano Works of Claude Debussy 

Laura Beatty, Greensboro College* 

Claude Debussy (1862-1918) is considered the most influential composer of his time. His music was criticized for no 

longer following the pre-established rules of tonality. Through a predetermined analytic method grounded in the ideas 

collected from theorists, excerpts from four pieces by Debussy will be examined. 

12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 


Honors Orientation: Providing Community and Stability in a Time of Transition 

Kevin Dean, West Chester University of Pennsylvania 

Michael Jendzurski, West Chester University of Pennsylvania* 

Kim Klein, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 

Chelsea Meier, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania* 

Honors programs offer stability to students in transition, providing a supportive community with shared educational 

values. Orientation programs are a critical mechanism for integrating new students into the honors community. Our 

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presentation will highlight our collaborative planning processes; the benefits for students, faculty, and parents alike; and 

program assessment. 


First-Year Experience/Freshman Orientation 

Starting with a Bang! The Development of a Successful Honors Orientation 

Marcie Paul, St. Norbert College* 

Since the college's general summer orientation is characterized by information overload, and honors students arrive 

frazzled and forgetful in August, the student honors council and the director collaborated to create an honors orientation 

that included community building, informal meetings with honors instructors, and practice explorations on campus and in 

town. 



12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 

Beacon A 

Predictors of Honors Student Success 

Mike Sloane, University of Alabama Birmingham 

This presentation will examine the predictive value of various variables in predicting success as defined by various 

candidate outcome measures in the context of honors education. 



12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 

Beacon B 

What We Should Do and Who We Should Be?: A Senior Seminar Alternative to the Research Project 

Andrew Finstuen, Boise State University 

Christopher Hyer, Boise State University 

This senior seminar asks students to reflect upon the meaning of their education and the big questions of vocation. In a 

culminating series of "last lectures," students articulate both the value and purpose of their education. The seminar has 

positively impacted graduation rates and student involvement. 



12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 

Berkeley A/B 

Engagement and Scholarship Preparation: Clemson University's Dixon Global Policy Scholars 

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In 2010, Clemson University set out to design a program that would foster intellectual engagement among top honors 

students and also maximize the students' competitiveness for major fellowships. This session highlights the features and 

benefits of the program, along with some of the issues and obstacles along the way. 



12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 

Clarendon A/B 

Why it works: Understanding the long-term success of a large Living-Learning Community (LLC) program 

Antonina Bambina, University of Southern Indiana 

The University of Southern Indiana (USI) has a large, successful LLC program. In 2011, researchers compiled seven 

principal practices for LLCs from the extant literature. How USI’s program meets the seven practices is described to lend 

clarity to its success. The authors present longitudinal data (2007-2011) for seven LLC programs. 



12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 

Dalton A/B 

The Course of Study Planner: Empowering Students to take control of their Education and create a World-class 

Education for themselves. 

Christina McIntyre, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University 

Russell Shrader, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University 

Virginia Tech challenges incoming honors students to develop a plan of study incorporating their degree requirements and 

honors work. Throughout the first year, beginning with orientation, instruction, feedback, and ongoing conversation help 

students respond to issues and opportunities as they arise. This on-going exercise relates to Magolda-Baxter’s theory of 

self-authorship. 



12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 

Exeter A/B 

Challenging the Structure of Honors Programs: Meeting the Needs of Late Bloomers and Gifted 

Underachievers 

Christie Fox, Utah State University 

Jonathan Kotinek, Texas A & M University 

Jennifer Lane, Glendale Community College 

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Haran Phaneuf, Arizona State University 

Betsy Yarrison, University of Baltimore 

Honors programs are not really designed for the gifted; they seek achievement rather than native ability and recruit via 

traditional measures. What, then, are appropriate strategies for identifying gifted students in traditionally underrepresented 

populations and how can honors programs invite these students into college and serve their needs throughout 

matriculation? 


Diversity 

12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 

Fairfax A 

Building Inquiry into Honors Seminars 

Laurie Smith-Law, Iowa State University 

student student, Iowa State University* 

Susan Yager, Iowa State University 

This session outlines ways to emphasize inquiry in seminar courses. We recruited diverse faculty to teach “Socrates’ 

Café” seminars, inspired by Christopher Phillips' book, bringing an inquiry-based approach into the disciplines. The 

program engaged faculty whose fields are infrequently represented in honors and attracted students from many 

disciplines, including STEM. 



12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 

Fairfax B 

Building Communities at the Community College Through Collaborative Interdisciplinary Teaching and 

Learning 

Cara McClintock-Walsh, Northampton Community College 

I will discuss the ways in which a team-taught collaborative teaching and learning experience launched in the honors 

program at Northampton Community College builds academic communities at the community college. This two-week, 

team-taught, interdisciplinary learning experience fosters and enacts the idea of community among colleagues, 

classrooms, and the larger civic community. 

Revamping your Two-year Honors Program--How to start a foundation and build 

Rebecca Hayes, Northern Virginia Community College 

Stacy Rice, Northern Virginia Community College 

Is it time to revamp your honors program at a two-year college? Or are you just starting out with honors at your college? 

Northern Virginia Community College is a multi-campus college (6 campuses) with over 75,000 students. Over the last 2 

years, the college named a college honors coodinator to take the existing program and the history of the program and 

rebuild, making the honors program consistent across all campuses. This meant submitting a proposal, getting approval 

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and administrative backing, then working with everything from forms to websites to student success to faculty 

involvement. We'd like to share our dos and don'ts and assist other two-year schools in getting started or revamping their 

programs. 



12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 


Creating a Transfer Workshop for the Honors Community College Students 

Lauren Furry, Hillsborough Community College 

Lydia Lyons, Hillsborough Community College 

One of the most challenging, rewarding activities a community college honors director does is assisting the students in 

their university transfer process. Not done in isolation, this activity begins the first semester the students enter our honors 

institute when they attend our successful transfer/scholarship workshop. Materials will be provided. 



12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 


Increasing Socio-Economic Diversity in Honors: Advising First-Generation Honors Students 

Angela Mead, Appalachian State University 

First-generation college students are a significant proportion of all college students, yet they are underrepresented in 

honors. This presentation will present the findings of a doctoral dissertation on advising FGCS, best practices for 

advising and how NEED INFORMATION 



12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 


Occupy Ambivalence: Political Commitments and Intellectual Diversity in Honors Programs at Faith-Based 

Institutions 

Paul Wright, Cabrini College 

This presentation explores how the Occupy movement has been received, debated, and taught at faith-based institutions. 

This includes discussion of a new course for honors that explores histories of mass social movements, based in part on the 

pioneering work on crowds undertaken by Schnapp and Tiews at the Stanford Humanities Lab. 


Civic Engagement/Service Learning/Alternative Spring Break/Citizen-Scholar 

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12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 

Riverway 

The Honors Learning Portfolio: Basics and Useful Models 

James Clauss, University of Washington 

Carolyn Haynes, Miami University 


Interested in a powerful approach for improving honors learning and program assessment? Come find out about the 

benefits and challenges of learning portfolios and reflective practice in enhancing learning and documenting the value of 

honors with print or electronic portfolios. Bring your experiences for sharing of ideas and models. 



12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 

Commonwealth 

The Importance of International Conferences in Promoting Excellence in Honors Education 

Lyndsey Drayer, Hanze University 

Marca Wolfensberger, Utrecht University 

The NCHC offers an annual conference. In The Netherlands an international conference on evoking excellence in higher 

education and beyond is organized for October 2012. We want to exchange ideas and experiences. More collaboration 

can promote international exchange of teachers, researchers and students 

The Value of REUs to Students Attending Small Teaching Schools 

Bolivia Hurtado De Mendoza, Columbus State University* 

Martha Newell, Columbus State University* 

Samantha Worthy, Columbus State University* 

Research experience is a necessity for students planning to attend graduate or professional school. Many small schools 

don’t have the resources to provide this experience. Summer research positions are regularly awarded to students already 

attending large research institutions, while those students at small teaching schools are overlooked. 



12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 


Honors in Career Focused Undergraduate Institutions 

Lopa Basu, University of Wisconsin-Stout 

Suketu Bhavsar, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona 

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This roundtable invites participants to share perspectives on issues most pertinent to polytechnic or vocational universities 

and career focused colleges where most students are in professionally focused disciplines such as engineering, design, 

education, management, etc. Can we fit technical courses, internships and other in-major requirements into the honors 

curriculum? 

Honors Journals: For the Students, by the Students 

Nicole Connolly, Chapman University* 

Myles Nelson, Chapman University* 

Cristiana Wilcoxon, Chapman University* 

Prior publication is important to resumes for numerous professions, and honors programs across the country should help 

their students achieve this goal with accessible, but reputable journals. Sapere Aude has transformed its marketing, web 

design, and content to this effect, but progress comes best with a sharing of ideas. 



12:30 PM – 1:30 PM 

Beacon D 


1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 


Honors Alphabetizing Activists 

Tatiana Cody, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Sarah Lavender, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Chris Neumann, Eastern Kentucky University 

Carol Savchick, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Nick Wade, Eastern Kentucky University* 

The Honors Program of Eastern Kentucky University has been involved in the diversity movements, especially the queer 

movement, the past few years. By examining our program, we will show how our program affects the movement and 

builds leadership through classroom policies and service learning. 

Occupying the ADA, Occupying Honors 

Stephen Kuusisto, Syracuse University 

In the field of Disability Studies we talk of moving "beyond compliance"--a means of suggesting that some twenty plus 

years after the ADA, academic facilities and programs are expected to be accessible but just getting in the door is not 

enough. Professor Stephen Kuusisto, Director of the Renee Crown Honors Program at Syracuse University will talk about 

the exciting opportunities for honors programs from a Disability Studies perspective. 

Pride and Prejudice? Challenging Honors Mission Statements 

Francesca Baratta, Ramapo College of New Jersey* 

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Identifying with the “1%” is often framed negatively. Do honors programs see a need to identify at the 99% for diversity’s 

sake? By reviewing various program mission statements, admissions requirements, curricular and co-curricular 

requirements, I hope to be able to draw conclusions about how programs span the divide. 


Diversity 

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 



1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 


Keeping the Spirit Going 

Jamie Rockhold, Millikin University* 

How does an organization transition when the founders move on? With only one year under its belt, the Millikin Student 

Honors Advisory Council faced the challenges of a weak constitution and keeping students engaged. The group 

reorganized the constitution to include key elements that helped the organization survive and thrive. 

Unity Through Service: University Honors Student Association 

Hannah Beck, University of Texas at San Antonio Honors College* 

Tracy De Leon, University of Texas at San Antonio Honors College* 

Valeria Lomeli, University of Texas at San Antonio Honors College* 

Karla Terrazas, University of Texas at San Antonio Honors College* 

This presentation focuses on the University Honors Student Association's rebirth: from its conception to the present day. 

We will review our strengths and our struggles in order to assess the growth individual members have undergone, the 

success of our organization, and its legitimacy in the Honors College. 



1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 

Beacon A 

Design Guidelines for Honors Programs in The Netherlands 

Mark Gellevij, Saxion University of Applied Sciences 

Jolise t Mannetje, Saxion University of Applied Sciences 

Simone van der Donk, Saxion University of Applied Sciences 

In The Netherlands, honors programs are quite new. Saxion University of Applied Sciences offers and develops sixteen 

honors programs (twelve currently offered) which differ largely in content and in educational approach. Our research 

group has been set up, among others, to stimulate and support their continuing development. 

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1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 

Beacon B 

Activating the Unknown: The Role of Metacognition for Honors Students 

Ronald Warners, Curry College 

High academic achievement is experienced by many honors students as somewhat automatic or largely the result of hard 

work. To discover personal perspective and cognitive attributes that have resulted in honors achievement can permit 

students to self-manage their full range of human capacity and effetiveness This session will explore the application of 

psychological type (MBTI) and the Kolb Learning Style Inventory as tools for fostering the metacognitive awareness and 

hence expanded achievement capabilities of honors students. 



1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 

Berkeley A/B 

Contemplative Pedagogy in Honors Classes 

Richard Chess, University of North Carolina Asheville 

This presentation will discuss the use of contemplative pedagogy--silence, meditation, self-reflective writing, and other 

practices--in two honors classes, the Holocaust and the Arts, an interdisciplinary arts class, and Contemplation and 

Imagination, a creative writing class. 

Integrating Spirituality into Interdisciplinary Seminars 

Hannah Covington, Oral Roberts University* 

John Korstad, Oral Roberts University 

Ashley Sweeney, Oral Roberts University* 

This study focuses on how Oral Roberts University has integrated spirituality into interdisciplinary seminars. Using data 

collected from surveys completed by honors students, alumni and faculty, the study explores how the seminars evolved 

over time, how faculty integrate spirituality into the different disciplines, and how students responded to their methods. 



1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 

Clarendon A/B 

Honors Education as an Emerging Profession 

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Gary Bell, Texas Tech University 



Is it time to discuss honors education as a profession, unto itself? We examine the recent history of honors in light of 

professionalization literature, compare honors to other recently developed interdisciplinary degree programs, discuss 

pathways into and out of honors administration, and project professionalization trends over the next decade. 



1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 

Dalton A/B 

Honors and Agriculture: Finding Synergy and Success 

Timothy Nichols, South Dakota State University 

The honors and agriculture initiative at SDSU includes curriculum development, undergraduate research and a colloquium 

on agriculture, food and society. Together, these efforts have engaged more agriculture students in honors and more 

honors students have been exposed to complex food and agriculture issues. Project approaches and outcomes will be 

shared. 


Honors and ... (Athletics or Arts or the Professions or Science and Math, etc.) 

1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 

Exeter A/B 

Honors for Grown-Ups: New Challenges Demand New Structures 

Betsy Yarrison, University of Baltimore 

This session explores why nontraditional students remain a significantly underrepresented population at four-year 

institutions. It will challenge universities to examine the assumptions embedded in their structures to discover why 

nontraditional students, often the highest of high achievers when actually admitted to honors programs, remain one of 

their most marginalized populations. 


Diversity 

1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 

Fairfax A 

Do Honors Courses and General Education Principles Conflict? A Case Study of How Tensions Flared and 

Were Resolved 

Margaret Lamb, University of Connecticut 

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This case explores how new honors interdisciplinary core courses were interpreted by some faculty, including members of 

university-wide curricular bodies, as contrary to the university’s general education principle of universality. The presenter 

will discuss the history, context, and resolution of this case of tensions between honors and general education. 



1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 

Fairfax B 

The More the Merrier! Allowing Each Student to Choose His/Her Own Textbook 

Matthew Nickerson, Southern Utah University 

This presentation will report on a recent pedagogical experiment allowing each student to select his/her own textbook for 

a Western Civilizations survey course. The variety of texts increased student participation and enlivened class discussion. 

This session will also investigate how/if this experiment could be extended to other disciplines. 



1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 


The Co-leadership Model 

Philip Harold, Robert Morris University 

Monica VanDieren, Robert Morris University 

The administrative organization of an honors program typically leads with one director or dean. This session will describe 

an experimental, co-director model that has been deployed by Robert Morris University for four years. This model is an 

alternative for colleges with limited resources and reinforces the interdisciplinary structure of honors. 



1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 


Challenging Traditional Methods of Assessment: Honors Programs and the GPA 

Nele Hempel-Lamer, California State University Long Beach 

Challenging structures in honors education necessitates a closer look at how honors programs define and assess student 

success. GPA requirements frequently govern program access and membership, yet they do not truly reflect the 

competencies an honors graduate may or may not have developed during his/her tenure at a four-year university. 



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1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 


The Board of Directors Project: Servant Leadership in the Local Community 

Johnny Blount, Christian Brothers University* 

Tracie Burke, Christian Brothers University 

Lisa Dees, Angelo State University* 

Shirley Eoff, Angelo State University 

Sean Motl, Angelo State University* 

We present an innovative approach to servant leadership developed by Angelo State University and adopted by Christian 

Brothers University. Partnering with non-profit agencies we assign honors students to Boards of Directors as ad-hoc, nonvoting 

members. Students network with community leaders, energize local boards, and prepare to become life-long 

servant leaders. 



1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 

Commonwealth 

Intensity, Longing, and the Search for Self: The Bhakti Path in Kabir and Tagore 

Mohammad Abbasi, University of Alabama Birmingham* 

Tooba Anwer, University of Alabama Birmingham* 

Joseph Jablonsky, University of Alabama Birmingham* 

Rusty Rushton, University of Alabama Birmingham* 

Raam Venkatesh, University of Alabama Birmingham* 

Honors students explore the literary manifestations of the Bhakti spiritual tradition in selected poems of Kabir and 

Rabindranath Tagore. Students explore questions of the nature of divinity, personal relations to divinity, and the role faith 

plays in translations of Kabir and Tagore. 

Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement: Challenging the Traditional Structure of Honors Education 

Phame Camarena, Central Michigan University 

Becky Spritz, Roger Williams University 

Building the foundation for an NCHC monograph proposal, we pose the question of whether honors education falls short 

of its obligation to promote social responsibility and social justice over personal educational opportunity and achievement. 

Discussion will focus on policy and practice within honors at the local, national, and global levels. 



1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 


Honors Contracts 

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Haley Dirmeyer, Tennessee Technological University* 

Jeanessa Gantt, University of West Florida* 

Dallen Hansen, Utah State University* 

Lilit Makaryan, Columbia College-South Carolina* 

Benjamin O'Connor, University of Louisiana at Lafayette* 

Sarah Williams, Columbia College-South Carolina* 

Honors contracts are common alternatives in many honors programs that allow students to receive honors credit in 

standard courses. In this session, a panel of students from various honors programs across the country will engage in an 

interactive discussion on the benefits and challenges of honors contracts. 

Methods of Involving Honors Students in Mathematics 

Donna Flint, South Dakota State University 

Dan Kemp, South Dakota State University 

At this roundtable we will discuss favorite, or potential, methods of engaging honors students in mathematical discussions 

beyond traditional coursework. We will describe how at SDSU we have successfully created an undergraduate seminar 

where our students can and do discuss mathematics beyond the required classroom ideas. 



1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 


Challenging Barriers with Alternative Multi-Media Project Strategies to Enhance Honors Learning 

Emelin Garcia, Columbia College-South Carolina* 

Amy Hamilton, Columbia College-South Carolina* 

Melissa Heidari, Columbia College-South Carolina 

Kate Shugar, Columbia College-South Carolina* 

Madeline Thiemann, Columbia College-South Carolina* 

Ellen Wallace, Columbia College-South Carolina* 

Honors provides an opportunity to engage in alternative pedagogies for deeper learning. Through diverse multi-media 

projects, students demonstrate their learning in ways that go beyond acquisition of knowledge and checking off 

requirements. The interactive session shares strategies that involve media, technology, and other means of challenging 

structures for honors learning. 


1:30 PM - 2:30 PM 

Beacon D 


1:30 PM - 2:45 PM 

Hampton 

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Critical Legal Studies: Challenging Traditional Legal Thought 

Cross Emily, The University of Montana Davidson Honors College* 

Since its rise in the 1970s, Critical Legal Studies (CLS) has helped change the way lawyers and judges view and interpret 

legal doctrine, especially on issues of discrimination and subordination. This paper explores how CLS may continue to 

play a valuable role in the legal world. 

That's Not Purple, Mary, That Color Up There Is MAUVE: AIDS and the Evolution of Fabulous Theater 

Robert Onorato, Emerson College* 

This paper examines the influence of the AIDS epidemic upon American gay theater, especially as social and political 

shifts in perception and understanding of the gay community were reflected in, and perhaps even caused by, the work of 

gay playwrights and theater artists. 

The Sexuality of the Unicorn 

Brittany Oswald, Emerson College* 

This research paper takes the cultural use of the unicorn and amplifies it to discover its symbolic meaning. 


2:30 PM – 3:30 PM 

Forum on Two-Year Honors 

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM 




Business, Engineering and Computing 

3-01 Acculturation and Repatriation: An Exploratory Analysis of Return Mormon Missionaries 

Joshua Blume, Utah State University* 

With 30,000 volunteers traveling worldwide each year, Mormon missionaries represent an interesting example of noncorporate 

expatriates. The purpose of this research is to examine if and how theories of corporate expatriate adjustment 

and repatriation can be applied to the Mormon missionary experience. 

3-02 Developing Methods to Study Magnetically Controlled Molecular Motors 

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Seth Dallmann, Wayne State College* 

The synthesis and characterization of compounds to be used as molecular motors continues to be an area of interest in the 

materials field. Using advanced chemical synthesis techniques and instrumental analysis, a series of molecules that could 

be used as molecular motors will be made and their properties determined. 

3-03 Change in Leadership and the Effects on Worker Productivity and Company Morale. 

Sashel Marquis-Wedderburn, University of West Florida* 

This research focuses on the relationship between organizational leaders and their employees, when change occurs within 

an organization. A qualitative study will be used to understand how change in leadership and its effect on worker 

productivity and company morale. This project will employ the use of interviews, observations and performance studies. 

3-04 Object Detection Feature Using clSURF (Speeded Up Robust Features) Algorithm 

Neel Shah, Northeastern University* 

Equipped with the increased programming flexibility and computational power of GPUs, SURF—a computer vision 

algorithm - can characterize a set of images or video stream efficiently and at low cost. An open-source version of our 

SURF algorithm is used for Object Detection and Recognition, Image Stabilization, and Imaging Stitching applications. 

3-05 $25,000 Impact Investment Project: One Acre Fund and Njabini Apparel 

Gail Batutis, Northeastern University* 

Allison Smith, Northeastern University* 

In Northeastern’s unique Impact Investing Project, Freshman Honors students examined many social enterprises under 

certain criteria and distributed $25,000 in grants to two of them. Two students researched the impact of the funding, 

finding how many people where reached and how their lives were improved. 

3-06 Effects of Government Expenditures on GDP in Spain 

Borja Arino, University of West Goergia* 

Focusing on the expenditures in the areas of infrastructures, healthcare, and education this paper analyzes the relationship 

between public spending and GDP growth in a time when Spain's budget is in dire need of restructuring. 

3-07 Platform Independent Cloud Scripting 

Kelly Smith, Slippery Rock University* 

PICS is a general purpose framework for spawning out parallel code to a heterogeneous cloud of devices including 

Android, OSX, Windows, Linux, and modern web browsers. This research seeks to create tools for accessing untapped 

computing resources in at least three potential applications including education, scientific research, and business. 

3-08 The Euro and Its Discontent 

Yakov Kandathil, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Hannah Zimmerman, Eastern Kentucky University* 

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Our poster presents a summary of the events leading to the European debt crisis. In addition to a history of the Euro, we 

discuss the factors that caused its rise and fall. The poster probes the implications of the crisis for the United States and 

recommends a plan of action. 

3-09 Walmart’s Foray into Asian Markets: Is It Working? 

Ian Hopkins, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Walmart expanded its markets into a number of Asian countries with mixed results. Our poster identifies the reasons for 

Walmart’s success in Japan and China, and the reasons for its failure in South Korea. Armed with this information, we 

then explore the possibilities and limitations for Walmart’s expansion into India. 

3-10 Perceiving Privacy in a Digital Economy 

Aaron Lumnah, Suffolk University* 

Companies have collected data about consumers for years; however, the Internet launched a revolution in the way 

consumers live their lives, providing a new medium of data to work with, while raising consumer privacy concerns. What 

key differences exist in consumer perceptions between online and offline data mining and analytics? 

3-11 The Betterment of Humanity, the Downfall of an Industry: How Companies Should Respond to a Cure for Celiac 

Disease 

Jonathan P. Vantassel, Suffolk University's Sawyer School of Business* 

With the recent announcement of a possible cure for Celiac Disease through the Nexvax2 vaccine by ImmusanT, many 

companies are concerned about their significant investments in the production of gluten-free products. This project 

focuses on key stakeholders’ perceptions, attitudes, and recommendations for the future of the gluten-free market. 

3-12 A Declaration of Dependence: Sovereign Default and the Modern Eclipse of Freedom 

Stephani Calderon, Northeast Texas Community College* 

We often think of modern development in terms of freedom: freedom of choice, and in technological possibility. But 

many nations are close to declaring a “Declaration of Dependence.” Historical cases of “sovereign default” in Germany, 

Haiti, and Venezuela show how national bankruptcy leads to forms of enslavement. 

Diversity 

3-13 Gender-based Violence and Ghanaian Culture 

Grace Sharritt, Ball State University* 

“Gender-based Violence and Ghanaian Culture” is the result of an independent study and yearlong study abroad of a Ball 

State student trying to find ways to break barriers for women in the developing world. In this presentation, the cultural 

factors behind gender-based violence and culturally relevant solutions will be discussed. 

3-14 America's Seasonal Workers: A Closer Look 

Allison Longstreet, Bloomsburg University* 

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America's Seasonal Workers: A Closer Look presentation will discuss America's view on international employees 

working in America, along with the stories and personal views of these employees. This presentation will aim to provide 

understanding about the community of seasonal workers who often don't have a voice in the American society. 

3-15 The Happily Ever After of Morals and Sexuality 

Rita Edmonds, Emporia State University* 

This presentation focuses on the relationship between several well-known fairy tales and the cultures in which they are 

told, specifically on morality and sexuality. A significant emphasis is placed on the adaptations they have undergone due 

to cultural expectations and the changing times. 

3-16 Icomiclasm: Is Cultural Bridging through Artistic Media Iconoclastic? 

Nicole Rosenthal, Ramapo College* 

In exchanges requiring translation of art and language, is the original cultural context and value lost? I focus on the comic 

art history, development, translation and exchange between the United States and Japan, and our jointly developed 

lucrative empire of manga and anime businesses. 

3-17 A New Kind of Heroine? Representations of Female Sexuality in Our Modern Fairy Tales 

Felisha Nieves, LaGuardia Community College* 

Our poster presentation compares classic fairy tales with reinterpretations of stock characters and features of these stories 

in contemporary literature, art and media (in advertisements, music, film and TV) so as to assess whether our modern 

fairy tales have changed in their portrayal of female identity and desire. 

3-18 A New Kind of Heroine? Representations of Female Sexuality in Our Modern Fairy Tales 

Freda Raitelu, LaGuardia Community College* 

Our poster presentation compares classic fairy tales with reinterpretations of stock characters and features of these stories 

in contemporary literature, art and media (in advertisements, music, film and TV) so as to assess whether our modern 

fairy tales have changed in their portrayal of female identity and desire. 

3-19 Studying Diversity: Alternatives to Acculturation Research? 

Alan Oda, Azusa Pacific University 

Philip Viebeck, Azusa Pacific University* 

Sarah Wentworth, Azusa Pacific University* 

Acculturation has dominated theories of American ethnic minority populations, yet alternatives have been suggested to 

address the controversies associated with this scholarship. Our current research efforts involving Latino and Asian 

Americans have led to our review of acculturation studies and some possible alternatives. 

3-20 Thresholds of Change: The Decline of Racism in the United States 

Emily Parker, Northeast Texas Community College* 

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My poster illustrates changing structures of racial relations. Using the idea of the baseline in history, I show that in war, 

politics, and society, racism has declined. My poster includes the cases of aliens in Texas, elections in South Carolina, 

and bussing in Massachusetts. 

3-22 Problematizing and Redefining the Issue of Birth Control 

Rachel Nuzman, Saint Mary's College of California* 

This poster will present on the controversial issue of birth control through a cross-cultural analysis, focusing on the need 

for and attitudes toward birth control in the United States as compared to those found in other cultures. These findings 

will be applied to larger issues of reproduction and female sexuality. Does birth control need to be redefined at a cultural 

level? 

3-23 Otaku: Deciphering the Japanese Geek Through Anime 

Nathan Scott, University of Indianapolis* 

Japan's Otaku culture (the equivalent of American geeks) is difficult to understand because of its introverted nature. 

Rather than attempting to study the group through sociological research, I studied their cultural products, anime, in order 

to understand how Otaku view themselves. 

3-24 Hispanic Influence in the Culture of South Florida 

Mauricio Burgos, Lynn University* 

Aura Cruz, Lynn University* 

The presentation will focus on the influence of Hispanic immigrants in South Florida’s culture. It will analyze how both 

societies have changed; while the Hispanic society in America has acquired American values, American society has seen 

the intrusion of different traditions and work ethics into its culture. 

Social and Behavioral Sciences 

3-25 Corporations: Manufacturing Psychopaths? 

Dallen Hansen, Utah State University* 

Does power corrupt? This session discusses the attractiveness of corporate management to natural born psychopaths 

(primary psychopaths), the ways the corporate world creates psychopaths (secondary psychopaths), and how the 

“unfeeling” feel pain. We are the 99% - are the 1% natural born killers, or, just like us? 

3-26 “True Love” versus ”Facebook Official” 

Tiffany Ho, Chapman University* 

Jennifer Kim, Chapman University* 

Shannen Mosqueda, Chapman University* 

Emmabell Tami Orendan, Chapman University* 

This poster will explore how social forces, such as the media and the internet, are influencing the nature of intimate 

relationships. Dating today is sometimes referred to as “friends with benefits.” We will contrast this with forms of 

traditional courting as well as arranged marriages in non-Western cultures. 

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3-27 Heller, McDonald, and the Castle Doctrine in constitutional law. 

Colin Christensen, Emory & Henry College* 

My research focuses on the criminal ramifications of the Supreme Court's rulings in D.C. v. Heller (554 U.S. 570 (2008) 

and McDonald v. Chicago (561 U.S 3025 (2010)). 

Social and Behavioral Sciences 

3-28 Understanding Juvenile Gangs 

Lisa Wright, Clarion University* 

Through research and personal interviews with juvenile delinquents, I explored juvenile gang membership. My poster 

will show the history of juvenile gangs in the U.S., the reasons juveniles join gangs, the impact of gangs on their 

communities, and ways to reduce juvenile crimes and recidivism. 

3-29 Malignant Shame and Stereotypes in Irish Culture 

William McAneny, Northeastern University* 

Malignant shame is a term coined by Dr. Garrett O’Connor to describe the persistent shame developed by victims of child 

abuse. I compare the effects of British colonialism on the Irish people to this malignant shame in order to determine how 

negative stereotypes about the Irish have developed. 

3-30 Online social engagement and attention restoration theory Online social engagement and attention restoration 

theory Online Social Engagement and Attention Restoration Theory 

Spencer Stewart, Azusa Pacific University* 

This study explores the effect of online social engagement as an attention restoration activity. After inducing direct 

attention fatigue, participants were assigned to use Facebook or a news website for 10 minutes. Following the intervention 

period, attention capacity was measured. This research has implications on how students take study breaks. 

3-31 The Effect of Pets on Health 

Sindhura Mandava, Binghamton University Scholars* 

Bridget Murphy, Binghamton University Scholars* 

We will investigate the impact of the presence of a pet on the emotional, physical, and mental health of individuals who 

have lost a partner. We hypothesize that those individuals with a pet companion will be overall healthier. 

3-32 The Enhancement of Cognitive Flexibility Through Aesthetic Experiences 

Elizabeth Che, Macaulay Honors College* 

Although art is experienced vicariously by the viewer, unusual and unexpected stimuli (abstract representations) may 

engage individuals in a more flexible and creative thinking process in contrast to realistic paintings. This study will 

examine the relationships between aesthetic experiences and cognitive flexibility. 

3-33 Uncomfortably Aging: Young Adults' Stereotyping of the Elderly 

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Aeriel Elliott, Angelo State University* 

This study addresses negative stereotypes about the elderly held by young adults and whether or not young adults’ 

negative stereotypes of older adults is, at least in part, due to their own personal fears or discomfort with the idea of aging. 

3-34 Becoming American? International Student Perspectives on Identity and Culture 

Dalila Ozier, University of West Georgia* 

In this study, international students at the University of West Georgia were surveyed about their perception of such 

concepts as identity and culture in order to determine what it truly means to be an acculturated individual in an 

increasingly globalized context. 

3-35 The Revolution of Social Media 

Selena Jakupovic, Suffolk University* 

Are we reacting to social media as we once reacted to electricity and the telephone? This poster provides you with the 

research and study behind social media and the notion that it has simply become another revolutionary movement as we 

have seen occur in history before. 

3-36 The Face that Sells the Emotion 

Agelina Villarreal-Rogers, Our Lady of the Lake University* 

L. Ozzie Villarreal-Soto, Our Lady of the Lake University* 

In humanity’s quest for understanding in the area of emotional expression, a plethora of facets of human behavior and 

affect have been laboriously explored. Using correlational methods, this study investigates the relation between trait 

extraversion and emotional state via the Facial Feedback Theory. 

3-37 Europe, the new United States 

Tommy Postek, Lynn University* 

A description of the social and political effects that a joint European country would have on the world, both economic and 

socially as well as the issues that surround it and the possibilities that comes with it. 

3-38 Offspring Adoption across Species 

Emily Mack, Eastern Kentucky University* 

The behavior of offspring adoption occurs across many species ranging from birds to fish. Animals obtain unrelated 

offspring in many ways, including accidentally and purposefully. This poster explores these methods of offspring 

adoption and investigates the different evolutionary reasons that animals adopt and care for the offspring of others. 

3-39 The Romani: The Portrait of a People 

Andrea Carlson, Northern Michigan University* 

My poster explores the events that have led to discrimination against the Romani people. I base my work, as well, upon 

firsthand knowledge; having traveled recently through Bulgaria and Romania, I encountered the Romani and was able to 

witness the tensions these majority populations display toward their Romani neighbors. 

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3-40 Tragic Fixation: Indian Spirituality before the Fall 

Jesse Rivera, Northeast Texas Community College* 

Gertrude Stein observed that it is natural to indulge in illusions. But some illusions are insidious. My poster, “Tragic 

Fixation,” refers to the tendency of American Indian holdouts – Geronimo, Quanah Parker, Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, 

Victorio and Tecumseh--to become tragically obsessed with their tribal spiritualties. 

3-41 Movementology: A Comparative Study of Dance in both the United States and Japan 

Brittany Teipen, University of Indianapolis* 

A comparative study of dance and its counterparts between the diverse cultures of the United States and Japan displays the 

origins of dance and movement. Deciphering cultural standards in music, body position, walking and theology reveals the 

bones of each culture and demonstrates the significance of dance in each society. 

3-42 How Occupy Birmingham is Shaping the Political Future 

Joseph Olson, University of Alabama Birmingham* 

Occupy Birmingham is more than a tent outside Regions Bank. It is a diverse group of political activists fighting social 

injustices including health repercussions due to big industry pollution, Alabama’s anti-immigration law, and unfair home 

foreclosures. Occupy Birmingham has organized several successful campaigns on a state and national level. 

3-43 Effects of Facebook: Face-to-Face Communication, Class Reunions, and Donations 

Nenad Zelenkov, Clarion University of Pennsylvania* 

Brittney Lees, California University of Pennsylvania* 

This is a study that examines if the voyeurism offered by Facebook is enough to stop people from attending their high 

school and college reunions. A decrease in attendees at college reunions could mean less money for colleges, since 

reunions are their best fundraiser. 

3-44 Occupy Movement - A Global Comparison 

Brittney Lees, California University of Pennsylvania* 

Interviews with two Occupy protesters will be presented in a compare and contrast form. One of the Occupy protesters 

will be from the St. Paul's site in London, England; the other from McPherson Square in Washington D.C. The main focus 

will be the oppositions and similarities of the sites cultures, goals, and political aspects. 

3-45 A Test of the Elaboration Likelihood Model Using Fundraising Letters 

James Cochran, University of North Alabama Honors Program* 

This experiment tests the accuracy of the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM), a popular model used in persuasion 

research. Based on the ELM, receivers of communication choose between a central path and a peripheral path. The 

experiment tests responses to four separately conditioned fundraising letters. 

3-46 Predictive Factors of Relationship Self-Efficacy in Undergraduates 

Mollimichelle Cabeldue, University of the Incarnate Word* 

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Gender, self-esteem, jealousy, and attachment style were investigated as predictors of relationship self-efficacy (RSE) in 

undergraduates. Self-esteem and jealousy were the only significant predictors of RSE. 

3-47 The political influence of Barbara & Laura Bush on Public Education Policy from 1989 until 2012. 

Rayce Lamb, Emory & Henry College* 

Through major speeches, campaigns, and writings, I am exploring the political influence of Barbara and Laura Bush as 

First Ladies on public education policy between the years of 1989 and 2012. 

3-48 A Cross Cultural Examination of Political Complexity and Funeral Practices 

Ashley-Rose Scholl, Berry College* 

Using the electronic Human Relations Area Files (eHRAF) complied by Yale University, this presentation cross-culturally 

examines the relationship between political complexity and the level of involvement in burial and funeral practices 

present in a society. 

2:20 PM - 3:40 PM 


Pointing the Way: Shaping Honors Curriculum To Emphasize Diversity 

Susan Cannata, University of North Carolina Pembroke 

Jesse Peters, University of North Carolina Pembroke 

Honors curriculum might be altered to place students in a position that promotes the appreciation of diversity, especially 

intellectual diversity. In the contemporary economic and political environment, honors education may be one of the last 

places that a strong tradition of intellectual inquiry will continue in the university. 

The Honors Experience in Historically Black Colleges and Universities 

Ray Davis, University of Maryland Eastern Shore 

Sandra Holt, Tennessee State University 

William Latham, Tennessee State University 

Soncerey Montgomery, Winston Salem State University 

Harriet Roland, South Carolina State University 

This forum will provide an overview of topics addressed in a proposed NCHC monograph that focuses on honors 

education in historically black colleges and universities. Contributing authors will examine diversity in the context of 

honors education in HBCUs and its uniqueness to these institutions and the students served. 


Diversity 

2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 


Developing an Honors Living Learning Community: Lessons from the First Year 

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Stephanie Davis, Millikin University* 

Jacque Rogers, Millikin University* 

In fall 2011, Millikin University initiated its First Year Honors Living Learning Community. The pilot year for this LLC 

served as a learning experience not only for the honors program but also for the university. Throughout the year, lessons 

were learned in programming, leadership, service, and cohabitation within the LLC. 

Honors Curriculum and Living and Learning Community 

David Anderson, George Mason University 

Heather Anderson, George Mason University 

Honors Colleges work to create strong curricular programs and community within and beyond the classroom. The Honors 

College at George Mason University has done this by incorporating co- and extra-curricular programming developed by 

the Academic Affairs and Living Learning Community Coordinators. This presentation will address the benefits and 

difficulties of this approach. 



2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 

Beacon B 

Student Voices Creating Change 

Margaret Roman, College of Saint Elizabeth 

Lori Rubeling, Stevenson University 

Jeremiah Sammons, Gallaudet University* 

Students desired to reconfigure the annual conference of the Northeast Regional Honours Council to reflect creative and 

interactive teaching/learning opportunities. Students wanted diverse venues in which to display their talents and 

scholarship. We will explore how to listen to student voices, how to embrace change, and how to add vitality to the 

teaching/learning experience by giving students the reins to share their knowledge in new formats. 



2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 

Clarendon A/B 

Challenging Faculty to Challenge their Students 

Lynne Goodstein, University of Connecticut 

Hanne ten Berge, Utrecht University 

Rob van der Vaart, Utrecht University 


Honors education challenges us to find new ways to enhance the learning of talented students. Together we discuss how 

we can create permanent faculty development in honors teaching and how this can strengthen teaching and the curriculum 

across the entire college or university. 

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2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 

Dalton A/B 

Aesthetic Experiments as Paths to Diversity Awareness 

Timothy Berg, Ball State University 

How do we give others an opportunity to get a glimpse of the beauty of our diverse individual ways of being in the world? 

How do we come to understand the beauty of others' ways of being? In an upper-division honors colloquium on the 

aesthetics of place at Ball State University, each student designed and performed two "aesthetic experiments" aimed at 

answering these questions and doing so in relation to urban space. In this panel discussion three students and their 

professor discuss what these aesthetic experiments taught them about how others are in the world (which is a way of 

thinking about diversity at its most fundamental level) and how aesthetic experience works as a learning tool to increase 

our awareness of diversity. 



Reviewer 

2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 

Exeter A/B 

Diversity: Inevitable and Essential 

Jaskiran Mathur, St. Francis College 

The world has shrunk to a globe hence the comprehension and practice of 'diversity' is both essential and inevitable. 

Honors programs wherein students are looking for something more from their college experience thus provide the most 

conducive milieu for sensitization to vital concerns crucial for navigating the 21st century. 


Diversity 

2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 

Fairfax A 

Honors: Codes and Ethics? 


This session will explore three questions: First, should there be a specific honors code of conduct that parallels the many 

privileges our honors students enjoy? Second, should that standard be higher than the standard for other students? Third, 

what should happen when there are violations of those standards? 


Mentoring Students 

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2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 

Fairfax B 

Ethics Courses and the Honors Curriculum 

Dan Schuman, Bluegrass Community and Technical College 

This presentation will discuss the role and importance of formal ethics courses in the honors curriculum. I will also claim 

that the most effective approach to teaching honors ethics is one that focuses equally on moral theory and applied ethics. 



2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 


The Role of Honors on Campus: Perspectives from Senior Administrators 

Ken Atwater, Hillsborough Community College 

Billye Auclair, Anna Maria College 

Bonnie Irwin, Eastern Illinois University 

Anne Ponder, University of North Carolina Asheville 

Alzada Tipton, Elmhurst College 

Janna Vice, Eastern Kentucky University 

Senior administrators from a variety of member institutions will discuss on the role of honors on their campuses and how 

they work to maintain academic excellence and support for honors in times of restricted resources. The panel will also 

address best practices in hiring and developing honors administrators and how honors directors and deans may best 

communicate with central administration. 



2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 


Honors Retention and Graduation: Rates, Comparisons and Using the Data Effectively 

Mike Cundall, North Carolina A&T State University 

Julia Frederick, University of Louisiana Lafayette 

Keith Garbutt, West Virginia University 

Rebecca Pyles, East Tennessee State University 

A gathering of honors administrators to compare and discuss retention and graduation rates as detailed through 

institutional review. Special attention will be paid to a careful analysis of the data, an inclusion of qualitative data as well. 

Essential for making headway on answering assessment data questions relative to honors. 



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2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 


Grant Writing as Service Learning 

Gina Weaver, Southern Nazarene University 

In Southern Nazarene University’s Honors Academic Writing: Research & Argumentation course, we have developed a 

grant writing unit to support our honors freshmen’s ongoing service-learning experience. Students write grant proposals to 

an external granting agency that will benefit a local elementary school; the best student proposal is chosen and submitted. 

Philanthropy, Stewardship, and Grant Writing: Theory and Practice for Honors Education 

Kevin Dean, West Chester University of Pennsylvania 

Michael Jendzurski, West Chester University of Pennsylvania* 

Honors students, embracing civic engagement, benefit from a foundational understanding of philanthropy and 

stewardship. Irrespective of intellectual pursuits, all honors students share the need to fund their passions. Our 

presentation highlights the theoretical underpinnings, service learning, and assessment of a seminar designed to assist 

students in fiscally supporting social change. 



2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 

Commonwealth 

Changing Perspectives on Supreme Court Laws for Honors Students 

Sharmin Anwer, University of Alabama Birmingham 

Tooba Anwer, University of Alabama Birmingham 

Naveed Farrukh, University of Alabama Birmingham 

Mike Sloane, University of Alabama Birmingham 

Raam Venkatesh, University of Alabama Birmingham 

We will provide examples of cases that have played a major role in changing America’s educational system. This 

presentation will focus on cases that are concerned with the First, Fourth, Eight, and Fourteenth Amendments, and an indepth 

personal analysis of how these cases have especially affected students. 

The Privilege of Honors: When Distinction Warrants Responsibility 

Jennifer Luong, University of Washington* 

Many honors programs and colleges struggle with the term “honors.” The word carries a burdensome history of elitism 

and exclusivity, and evokes a legacy of merit and prestige, ringing with the timbre of privilege. Privilege can be abused 

and misused: how does one bear the privilege of “honor” responsibly? 



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2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 


Making Honors Travel Abroad 

Hugh Burns, Texas Woman's University 

Alfred Litton, Texas Woman's University 

This discussion session will focus on the unconventional side benefits of successful honors travel abroad experiences. The 

facilitators will discuss ways to make international travel affordable for honors students, ways to create campus-wide 

partnerships with university stakeholders, and even how to have a travel abroad program generate revenue for an honors 

program. 

Owning Your Honors Education: Renewing the Spirit within Honors Students to Affect Change within Their 

Programs and Their Communities 

Ramzy Burns, Muhlenberg College* 

Kelli Meeker, Muhlenberg College* 

Come to discuss what lessons can be drawn from the Occupy Movement and in what ways these lessons can be used to 

awaken honors students from their indifference towards the opportunities provided to them through their honors 

programs. 



2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 

Beacon D 


3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 

Beacon D 


3:30 PM - 4:45 PM 

Hampton 



Histories of Science and Social Science: Sociobiological Ethics, Utilitarianism, and Economics 

Balancing the Birthrate, Planning Parenthood: A Sociobiological Critique of Margaret Sanger 

Lauren Johnson, Westminster College* 

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I critique Margaret Sanger’s work with an evolutionary feminist and sociobiological perspective. By re-examining the 

science in which she founded her belief in eugenics, I separate the misunderstanding that led her to the bigotry of eugenics 

from a body of work that astutely answered to women’s lives and needs. 

Tool or Science? : The Methodological Paradox of Neoclassical Economics 

Melanie Long, Westminster College* 

Neoclassical economics has historically aligned itself with the physical sciences. However, economic models violate 

modern scientific criteria by highlighting predictive capacity and adaptability as sufficient standards of evidence, casting 

doubt on the scientific standing of economics. A realignment of the field’s goals and methods are suggested to mitigate 

this conflict. 

Philosophy and Science: Bridging the Gap to Reduce Irrational Decision-Making 

Haley Vest, Longwood University* 

The major purpose of philosophy is to tell us how we should do things. Meanwhile, the sciences are primarily responsible 

for describing how things are. When applied together, we can learn how to make more rational decisions while 

encouraging a new topic that is more practical than either subject alone. 


3:45 PM - 5:00 PM 


A Leaderless Pedagogy: Lessons from the Occupy Movement 

Aaron Stoller, North Carolina State University 

This presentation will take questions gathered from the Occupy movement and pose them to the traditional pedagogical 

practices of the academy. Drawing lessons from the Occupy movement, as well as critical and feminist pedagogies, it will 

examine the opportunities for and implications of developing a leaderless pedagogy for honors education. 

Challenging the Hegemony: Building a More Inclusive Honors Structure 

Gary Luter, University of Tampa 

A social, cultural hegemony of heteronormativity can hinder LGBTQ students’ success in higher education. Honors 

directors should create environments that acknowledge and respect LGBTQ experiences and concerns. This hegemony is 

defined and LGBTQ-affirming strategies are suggested. Plans of action that move us from acceptance to advocacy and 

activism are explored. 

Personal Transformation: The Cornerstone of Sustainable Diversity 

Pascale Charlot, Miami Dade College 

Honors is uniquely positioned to lead the higher education charge to provide meaningful change in the lives of high 

achieving students. True diversity requires that we respectfully invade unfamiliar spaces to challenge students to reach 

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their full potential. The current higher education learning model makes the wrong assumptions about these students. 

Personal transformation will need to be consciously, lovingly, and respectfully designed for a diverse student body. 


Diversity 

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM 


176 Keys Dueling Pianos Show 

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

Beacon A 

Personnel Committee Meeting 

Beacon B 

Portz Fellowship Committee Meeting 

Beacon D 

Professional Development Committee Meeting 

Berkeley A/B 

Major Scholarship Committee Meeting 

Clarendon A/B 

International Education Committee Meeting 

Dalton A/B 

External Relations Committee Meeting 

Exeter A/B 

Constitution & Bylaws Committee Meeting 

Public Garden 

Assessment & Evaluation Committee Meeting 

Riverway 

Diversity Committee Meeting 

The Fens 

Awards & Grants Committee Meeting 

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7:45 AM - 8:30 AM 


Idea Exchange 


Civic Engagement and the Presidential Inauguration 

Eugene Alpert, The Washington Center 

Tony Cerise, The Washington Center 

Presentation of The Washington Center's January 2013 Presidential Inauguration academic seminar and how honors 

students can be a part of an academic program that revolves around this historic event. 

SIFE: Not Your Mainstream Business Club 

Kelsey Chan, Dickinson State University* 

Brenda Charles, Dickinson State University* 

Morgan Hughes, Dickinson State University* 

Ashley Stark, Dickinson State University 

Oakley Thoeny, Dickinson State University* 

Dickinson State University's SIFE club is challenging structures, as we are not the typical business club. Our primary 

focus is not just business students but society as a whole. SIFE has provided resume workshops for students, personal 

financial presentations for children, and a self-defense class for the DSU community. 

Changing Structures: Physical Diversity Accommodations 

Ravi Bhatarai, Dickinson State University* 

Sunanda Neupane, Dickinson State University* 

Diversity is not restricted to culture; it can be defined in terms of physical ability, too. There are forms of physical 

disability in which people are not categorized as handicapped but are not capable. How does our city treat physical 

diversity and what can honors students do to change this? 

Adopt a Grandfriend 

Mandy Merkel, Dickinson State University* 

“Adopt a Grandfriend” is an idea I developed after spending time with an elderly woman I work with. “Adopt a 

Grandfriend” would pair younger adults with elderly citizens who might not have the advantage of having family 

members or friends in the area. 

Creating Community Among Honors Scholars: The Dickinson State Experience 


Caitlin Hurlock, Dickinson State University* 

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The Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program at Dickinson State University is one that takes a unique approach to 

building a sense of community among its scholars. By forming teams of scholars from all class years, students are able to 

exchange ideas in a learning community of their peers. 

Rising to the Challenge of Service 

Emily Bren, Dickinson State University* 

Ben Diede, Dickinson State University* 

Georgia Rustad, Dickinson State University* 

Keisha Sparks, Dickinson State University* 

STLF (Students Today Leaders Forever) is a club we have established on our campus this year. This group performs acts 

of community service not only in our city but across the nation. It benefits both the people whom we volunteer for and 

ourselves. We as club members develop character, leadership skills, and relationships. 

Examining the Study Tour as Part of an Honors Education 




Students involved in DSU’s honors program engage in study tours that incorporate them in new environments while 

acquiring knowledge that will assist them in their future careers. Three students will share their experiences from their 

own study tour in Beijing, China while examining other tours incorporated into their honors program. 

International Buddy Program: How Honors Programs Can Bridge the Gap Between International and 

American Students 


Brenda Charles, Dickinson State University* 


Margaret Marcusen, Dickinson State University 

Most colleges in the U.S are internationally diverse, but the campuses are still segregated. American students stick 

together and international students do the same. An international buddy program which requires honors students to spend 

time with international students for a semester is a positive step towards promoting international understanding. 

Growing Through Leadership: How Stewardship Can Foster Maturity 

Ben Diede, Dickinson State University* 

Zach Keller, Dickinson State University* 

The Growing Through Leadership concept, developed by honors students at Dickinson State University, intends to exhibit 

that the study of leadership and stewardship will further foster the maturation of young adults. Our goal is to demonstrate, 

through our personal beliefs and experiences, that students who are involved in service learning are able to change their 

mindset and develop themselves into well-rounded, responsible young adults. 

What are the Dreams and Realities of Diversity in Honors? 

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Trijntje Van Dijk, Saxion University of Applied Sciences* 

The Reflective Professional: a treatise on how in The Netherlands the diverse dreams of 16 Saxion University honors 

programs and business representatives on the excellent student profile were converged into the realistic and accepted 

educational profile of the reflective professional. Both the developing process and the profile are presented. 

The Digital Turnaround of Honorably Speaking 

Alyssa Winkelman, The University of Central Missouri* 

Honors colleges must keep pace with emerging communication technologies in today’s world. Newsletters must be 

digital, convenient, and able to reach a broad range of audiences through various media. This presentation explores how 

The Honors College at The University of Central Missouri transformed a traditional newsletter into a virtual newsletter. 

Alpha Lambda Delta and Association of College Honor Societies 

Glenda Earwood, Alpha Lambda Delta 

Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society recognizes and rewards academic excellence among students during their first year of 

college. Alpha Lambda Delta rewards academic excellence, promotes participation in honors programs, provides 

leadership development, and enhances student retention. The mission of the Association of College Honor Societies is to 

build a visibly cohesive community of national and international honor societies, individually and collaboratively 

exhibiting excellence in scholarship, service, programs, and governance. Member societies of the Association of College 

Honor Societies are as divergent as knowledge itself. From business to physics, mathematics to music, these organizations 

exist for one primary purpose: to encourage and honor superior scholarship and leadership achievement. 

NCAT Green Wall Project 

Shannon Creason, North Carolina A&T State University* 

Nabonidus Greene, North Carolina A&T State University* 

Alexander Huntington-Meath, North Carolina A&T State University* 

David Thompson, North Carolina A&T State University* 

A discussion of Green Wall Creation, their benefits, both ecologically, and in architectural design with physical reference 

to designs, plant selection, and challenges in care and upkeep. 

Honors Experience, International Studies and Semester at Sea: LIVE. EXPLORE. LEARN. 

Craig Lockhart, University of West Florida* 

The focus of my presentation is the collaboration of my college experiences here at the University of West Florida 

through the honors program, my major in international studies and my study abroad. All three experiences have served as 

platforms for exposing me to the ongoing needs in the world and teaching me how to be a catalyst for change. 

Transferring from Community College to a University Honors Program: An Insider's Perspective on Getting 

Involved 

Bridgette Buchanan, Tennessee Technological University* 

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A transfer student’s perspective on how honors programs at four-year institutions can adapt to increase transfer students’ 

involvement and insure their successful graduation. This presentation will help to foster an environment that both 

recognizes and creates plans that better the relationship between transfer students and their new four-year programs. 

The Kent Fellows Academy 

Victoria Bocchicchio, Kent State University 

Only 15 incoming honors freshmen are selected to participate in the Kent Fellows Academy. Kent Fellows are expected to 

create leadership opportunities, develop unique service projects, engage in significant research, and spend a semester 

abroad. Kent Fellows are expected to be serious contenders for exceptional graduate programs. 

LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. in Washington, DC 

Mary Stankus, The Fund for American Studies 

The Fund for American Studies sponsors academic internship programs in Washington, DC each summer and semester. 

Programs include transferable credit and an internship placement. Program areas of focus include: public policy, 

economics and international affairs; journalism, communications & PR; business & government affairs, nonprofit sector 

& community service. 

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About SPSS but Were Afraid to Ask: 

Experience in a Contract Statistics Course 

Maximizing the Honors 

Darrell Gray, Southern Arkansas University* 

Kara O'Neal, Southern Arkansas University* 

Deborah Wilson, Southern Arkansas University 

Jessica Zigler, Southern Arkansas University* 

The authors, three honors college students, will discuss their experiences in a contract honors statistics course and provide 

suggestions for improving future courses. 

The Honors Congress 

William Furiosi, University of Central Florida* 

Robert Gottfried, University of Central Florida* 

Officers from the Honors Congress, the official student organization of the Burnett Honors College at the University of 

Central Florida, will share their secret to running an effective honors student organization, as well as their insights on 

retaining membership, successfully increasing turnout, and fostering a spirit of unity. 

Taking Credits into Your Own Hands 

Flannery Crain, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater* 

Hilary Hancy, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater* 

Devin Post, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater* 

Megan Stevens, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater* 

Andrew Wagner, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater* 

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Come and see how the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Honors Program offers our students the opportunity to take 

ownership of their education with a variety of unique and alternative methods for our students to earn honors credits. 

These independent studies include: individual projects, student-led discussion classes, and a university-wide common 

read. 

The Ties That Bind: Linking Your Freshmen to Your Honors Community 

Andrew Hoeft, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater* 

Jessica Lamer, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater* 

Priya Rajani, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater* 

Members of any honors program are its biggest strength. This year we created Link Crew, an initiative to increase 

freshmen involvement. Come learn how we empowered upper classmen to have a leadership position in the honors 

program while creating a positive impact on our freshman starting from move in day. 

Investing in the Fabric of Society at Home and Abroad: How Honors Can Foster a Broader Community of 

Service 

Lindsey Rick, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater* 

Alyssa Rudy, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater* 

Cody Sheehy, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater* 

Nicole Wood, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater* 

In our honors program, students involved a broader community in two service projects. One group collaborated with 

Project Linus and nine other student organizations to make blankets for needy children. Another group created a new 

student organization that gives out micro-loans through KIVA.org., allowing students to develop the life-long habit of 

helping others. Come learn about these service initiatives! 

The Freshmen Expedition: Facilitating a Journey of Academic and Personal Development 

Zachary Maas, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater* 

Shelby Mahr, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater* 

Brian Schanen, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater* 

Kelli Sobczak, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater* 

Our honors program created a class for freshmen that promotes growth within the honors community and within the self. 

This class investigates identity through in-depth discussion and experiential learning; students explore their kinesthetic 

intelligence, relationship to contemplative experience, relationship to others, and their understanding of their selves as 

professionals. This class strengthened involvement within our community by giving new students ownership in our 

program. Come learn from our successful experience. 

Beginning Honors: How to Do This at a Two-Year College 

Matthew Dye, Sowela Technical Community College 

Barry Humphus, Sowela Technical Community College 

This presentation discusses beginning from the ground floor a fully functional honors program, setting and articulating 

standards for honors syllabi and honors teaching. We are a start-up honors program and want to convey to two-year 

colleges what it takes to get to this level and the requirements to do so. 

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Creating Synergies: The Texas Woman's University Honors Program and Carehighway International 

Kelly Fisher, Texas Woman's University* 

Anna Fortenberry, Texas Woman's University* 

Larisa Kliman, Texas Woman's University* 

Chris Morrison, Carehighway International 

Texas Woman's University honors students and the founder and director of Carehighway International will share ideas 

about how honors programs can assist humanitarian organizations through partnerships. How can your honors program 

benefit others and provide unique experiences for students in your program? 

Honors Semesters Committee Challenging Structures 

Liz Beck, Iowa State University (retired) 

Bernice Braid, Long Island University-Brooklyn 

Kathy Lyon, Winthrop University 

Sara Quay, Endicott College 

NCHC's Honors Semesters Committee offers honors semesters for students and institutes for faculty one or more times 

each year. Information about current and future projects are available at the table. Sample participant publications are on 

view. Facilitators available for consultation on specific events scheduled. 

Reaching Co-Curricular Success within a Limited Budget 

Austin Theis, Lock Haven University* 

Paul Van Auken, Lock Haven University* 

This idea exchange will inform fellow active honors students on the procedures and details of planning special and 

academic events within a restricted budget. Information will be provided on guidance for utilizing resources, gauging 

student interest, increasing student participation, and coordinating over-the-top events with little to no monetary support. 

Telling the Story of Your Honors Program 

Robert Cremins, The Honors College at the University of Houston 

Keri Myrick, The Honors College at the University of Houston* 

Faculty, staff, and students are so busy with the day-to-day business of learning that capturing the program’s past can be a 

challenge. However, the task of fashioning that narrative is of great importance. We will talk about the processes involved 

in archiving, recording, and presenting “honors” history. 

Developing Professional Student Presentations 

Caryn Brandel, Towson University* 

Rebecca Hart, Towson University* 

Sharmaine Miller, Towson University* 

Erin Mountz, Towson University 

Meredith Walter, Towson University* 

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The Honors College at Towson University organizes student poster conferences to prepare students for larger professional 

presentations and to award scholarships to support student participation at NCHC conferences. Our students discuss their 

conference experience and how they will apply what they learned to their overall professional development. 

Scribendi: Western Regional Arts and Literature Magazine for Honors Students 

Scribendi Staff Names - TBA, University of New Mexico* 

Student staff members of Scribendi will provide samples of their publication and answer questions about the publication's 

25 years of history and its process. Scribendi is an annual publication of undergraduate art and literature by honors 

students in Western Regional Honors Council schools, produced by a student staff at the University of New Mexico. 

Transforming an Honors Program into an Honors College 

Thomas Barden, University of Toledo 

I would like to exchange ideas about the problems, issues, and benefits of transforming an honors program into an honors 

college in a large university setting. Having just gone through that here at the University of Toledo in 2010, I have some 

thoughts that could be valuable to honors directors who are comtemplating initiating the process. 

Splash of Reality 

Victoria Holcomb, Nyack College* 

Kari Nehlsen, Nyack College* 

Sarah Tum Suden, Nyack College* 

Andrew Vang, Nyack College* 

By designing an interactive presentation for middle schoolers, we hope to do the following: inform our future leaders 

about the world’s water crisis, increase their awareness on the impact they can have, and encourage them to manage their 

water usage. 

Lynn University Scholar 2012: Social Inclusiveness 

Olivia Acciavatti, Lynn University* 

Jonathan Guarneri, Lynn University* 

Jordana Holden, Lynn University* 

Loise Pimentel, Lynn University* 

Chris Sullivan, Lynn University* 

A portrayal of the development, designing, and editing involved in generating an academically creditable and aesthetically 

pleasing honors journal. 

Establishing Relationships between an Honors Program and Alumni 

Shelli Bond, Lock Haven University* 

An idea exchange that presents what is currently being done at Lock Haven University to reach out to our honors alumni. 

Best practices will be highlighted such as an alumni newsletter, receptions, speaker series, and mentors. 

Motivating Participation in Student Governance 

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M.G. Aune, California University of Pennsylvania 

Craig Fox, California University of Pennsylvania 

Bridget Rogan, California University of Pennsylvania* 

Motivating honors students to participate in student government is particularly difficult in an honors program. Students 

are often spread thin and reluctant to take on additional responsibility. Representatives of the Student Honors Advisory 

Board will share their strategies for recruiting and motivating student participation and welcome ideas and experiences 

from other honors student governments. 

12th Night Celebration: A Creative Learning and Fund Raising Event 

Mary Bishop, University of South Alabama* 

Michael Doran, University of South Alabama 

A Mardi Gras-style tableaux was staged by honors students of various disciplines. The script afforded a learning 

opporuntity to research ideas, work in teams and effectively communicate. Funds raised support student research and 

travel. The event serves to gain wider participation of faculty, alumni and the Mobile community. 

Public Relations and Communications In The Honors College Programs: The UCM Experience 

Emily Mason, University of Central Missouri* 

Christina Parle, University of Central Missouri* 

This presentation features a tri-fold that explains the structure, purpose, and duties of The Honors College Student 

Association (HCSA) committees at the University of Central Missouri. Focusing on the challenges faced by our Social 

and PR Committees, as they have sought to increase student engagement and participation in HCSA events. 

Developing Students into Leaders: Training Your Peer Mentors 

Nam-My Le, The Honors College at the University of Houston* 

Kendall Mills, The Honors College at the University of Houston* 

Brenda Rhoden, The Honors College at the University of Houston 

Successful peer-mentoring programs hinge on the recruitment and development of talented student mentors, who will 

inevitably be confronted by a broad spectrum of emotional, professional, and academic issues by their freshmen mentees. 

Key components of our mentor-training program include professional development by campus professionals, in addition 

to structured leadership development. 

Re-Mapping Civic Engagement through Intercollegiate Partnerships 

Brooke Hessler, Oklahoma City University 

Alexandra Jurus, Auburn University Montgomery* 

Blakeley Knox, Oklahoma City University* 

Devin Murphy, Oklahoma City University* 

Alex Trott, Auburn University Montgomery* 

Elizabeth Woodworth, Auburn University Montgomery 

Students and professors in honors courses in two different states collaborated online to explore civic engagement, visual 

rhetoric, and digital writing. Follow our journey throughout the conference: #ocuaumnchc and 

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honorsblogging.wordpress.com. We invite colleagues to converge at our Idea Exchange table to discuss options for their 

own interstate partnerships. 

The Benefits of Summer Medical Programs: Advancing Medical Students from Rural/Underserved Areas 

Ariel Abner, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Michael Deaton, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Katie Leslie, University of Louisville 

Academic institutions such as the University of Louisville aim at increasing the matriculation rate of students from 

rural/underserved areas in hopes that they will return to those areas and improve them. Find out how these summer 

medical and dental programs have made a difference! 

Global Citizenship: Idea Exchange 

Jessica Lulka, Keene State College* 

Rebecca Rieger, Keene State College* 

Kristian Sullivan, Keene State College* 

Margaret Walsh, Keene State College 

This exchange elicits ideas about the different meanings of global citizenship. Keene State College's travel courses to 

Bosnia and Nicaragua provide students with intercultural experiences and global perspectives. What knowledge, 

language, skills, and experiences do honors students need in order to participate in a complex and interdependent world? 

What will the future bring? Students and faculty will present ideas for expanding educational programs and connecting 

across borders. 

Being a Part of the Nerd Herd: Bringing Out Our Inner-Geek Through Programming 

Michael Deaton, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Jillian Faith, Eastern Kentucky University 

Jacob Wright, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Honors students are different from your average student; they have different needs and concerns. At Eastern Kentucky 

University, programming is used as a tool for both addressing those needs and inspiring honors students to break out of 

their shell and discover who they truly are. 

Books and Book making 

Chelea Barnard, Lamar University* 

Honour Harry, Lamar University* 

This demonstration comes from an honors course on book making and literary theory, challenging students to consider the 

origins, forms, and possibilities of “the book” as a medium of expression. It was a class co-taught by a faculty member 

from English, and a faculty member from Art. 

Sanctuary: Publishing the literary and art work of SRHC students 

Robert Alanis, University of New Mexico* 

Tracy Buckler, University of New Mexico* 

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Michelle Chang, University of Alabama Birmingham* 

Naveed Farrukh, University of Alabama Birmingham* 

Sanctuary, the Southern Regional Honors Council arts journal, serves annually as a creative outlet for over 80 institutions. 

The publication accepts a variety of work including poetry, prose, and fine arts. This year we sought to make the 

Sanctuary more interactive and increase the participation of SRHC institutions. 

The Honorable Mention: A Student Publication 

Kayleigh Kangas, University of Connecticut* 

The Honorable Mention is a monthly newsletter published for the University of Connecticut honors community, which 

covers both recent and upcoming events within honors council and our honors program. Often including short stories, 

poems, and cartoon drawings, the Honorable Mention is written, compiled, published, and distributed solely by honors 

students. 

Exploring the Relationship Between Religion and Agriculture through Wendell Berry, Native American 

Traditions, the Hutterian Brethren and Bible 

Ann Marie Bahr, South Dakota State University 

Elizabeth Bosworth, South Dakota State University* 

Meredith Sauer, South Dakota State University* 

By exploring the spirituality of Wendell Berry, Native American traditions, the Hutterian Brethren and Bible, we explored 

the relationship between agriculture and religion. Thus, we gained the ability to identify and analyze the effects of current 

values on land use. 

The Evolution of an Honors Orientation Program 

Stephanie Davis, Millikin University* 

Jamie Rockhold, Millikin University* 

Jacque Rogers, Millikin University* 

Honors scholars at Millikin developed our orientation program for freshmen in 2010. Now in its third year, the program 

has helped our new scholars feel part of the program and the campus. Our presentation will discuss what worked, what 

didn’t and how the event evolved over the last three years. 

Rethinking the Honors Curriculum 

Nicholas Andreadis, Western Michigan University 

Linking 21st century core competencies to learning objectives is a major strategic initiative for the Lee Honors College at 

Western Michigan University and the University Honors Program at Wright State University. Each institution has 

undertaken a comprehensive review of its honors curriculum, pedagogical approaches, and learning assessment within the 

context of the principles and guidelines of the LEAP initiative developed by the American Association of Colleges and 

Universities. 

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM 

Hampton 

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Pressures of Globalization: the Arab Spring, Medical Ethics, and Jordanian Politics 

Friends with Benefits? Examining the Relationship between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Gulf 

Cooperation Council (GCC) 

Bojan Francuz, St. Norbert College* 

The trend of regional unification is becoming widespread across the globe. Different nation-states are coming together to 

form economic, political and security unions as a response to the pressures of globalization. As a result, during my 

semester abroad in Jordan, I conducted independent research in collaboration with Dr. Jawad Anani, former Minister of 

State for Prime Ministry Affairs and Foreign Minister of Jordan. It is an excellent opportunity to test whether this model 

is sustainable and can be successfully replicated in other parts of the world with high concentration of small developing 

nation-states – e.g. my native region, the Balkans. 

Doing Anything for the Cure: Exploitation through the Globalization of Clinical Trials 

Nicole Bedera, Westminster College 

The lack of access to adequate health care in developing countries has created a desperate environment in which many 

populations can only receive treatment through clinical trials. American pharmaceutical companies are capitalizing on the 

chance to manipulate a deficient regulatory environment to conduct clinical trials despite ethical concerns. 

Democratization of the MENA Region: An Analysis of the Causes of the Arab Spring in Tunisia, Egypt, and 

Libya 

Cori Simmons, Suffolk University* 

The people of North Africa challenged the very structure of their society in the Arab Awakening; however, it shouldn’t 

have happened the way the world saw it, or maybe not at all. Considering historical arguments, with new economic and 

socio-political analyses, this paper asks of the Arab world: Why now? 


9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 

Public Garden 

BHAP-3. Annual Reports and Program Evaluation 





Bob Spurrier, University of Oklahoma 

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 

The Fens 

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BHAP-4 Experiential Learning in Honors 


Elizabeth Beck, Iowa State University (ret’d) 

Bernice Braid, Long Island University 

Joy Ochs, Mount Mercy University 


10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 


Structuring Student Research in a Challenging Environment: An Amazon Case Study 

Victoria Abolencia, Long Island University* 

Jose Barriga, Minnesota State University* 

Nicholas Bonham, University of Nebraska-Omaha* 

Nathan Farkas, Queens College* 

Devon Graham, Florida International University 

Caitlin Kelly, Western Connecticut State University* 

Lindsay Walker, Long Island University* 

Taking students from different disciplines, throwing them together, and challenging them to do research is difficult. 

Taking strangers from multiple institutions, transporting them to a foreign climate, culture and language, and challenging 

the structure of traditional courses by sending students out to be primary investigators-immediately-is crazy. Can it work? 

Participants on the first NCHC Winterim discuss their experiences conducting student-designed and directed research 

projects in the Peruvian Amazon. 

General 

City as Text 

10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 


Optimizing Lives, Achieving Dreams: Appreciatively Advising Honors Students 

Amanda Cuevas, Grand Valley State University 

Janaan Decker, Grand Valley State University 

Dana Irvin, Clemson University 

Stefani Thackik, Clemson University 

Join the Appreciative Advising Revolution! Appreciative Advising is a proven advising framework that helps students 

optimize their educational experiences and achieve their dreams. This interactive session will include an overview as well 

as a discussion about the benefits and incorporation of the model by professional, faculty, and major scholarship advisors. 

10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 


Sustainability in Honors Housing 

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Patricia MacCorquodale, University of Arizona 

Designing, building and utilizing a new honors residence hall offers opportunities and challenges. Arbol de la Vida 

houses 719 honors students in a sustainable, LEED certified environment. The partnership between UA Honors College 

and Residence Life enforces a mutually beneficial environment where students develop a unique, multi-dimensional 

community reflecting diversity and talent. 

The Future of Honors Housing: Structures that Will Challenge Us, Down the Road 

Aaron Ash, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Tatiana Cody, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Jillian Faith, Eastern Kentucky University 

Linda Frost, Eastern Kentucky University 

Where will honors students be living, learning, and playing 20, 50, even 100 years from now? Our panelists will share the 

answers honors students across the country offered on this very question and collect the opinions of the audience for the 

conclusion of the proposed NCHC monograph “Housing Honors.” 


Buildings/Facilities for Honors Programs and Colleges 

10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 


Leadership and Civic Engagement in the Honors Sophomore Seminar and Capstone Courses 

Sharyn Lowenstein, Lasell College 

In this sessio, we will discuss leadership definitions, practices, and activities in the leadership seminar and capstone 

courses, service projects, course format. 

Student Legacy Building: Donate a Day of Service 

Ryan Billings, Cypress College* 

Penny Gabourie, Cypress College 

Kathryn Sonne, Cypress College 

This discussion will examine the role of honors course service-learning/leadership assignments and their potential and real 

impact long- term on student legacy building. The presentation will follow the journey of one student and his faculty 

mentors as he realizes his vision and leaves a valuable campus legacy in place. 



10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 

Beacon A 

Athletics in the Honors Student Organization 

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William Furiosi, University of Central Florida* 

Robert Gottfried, University of Central Florida* 

The officers of the Honors Congress, the official student organization of the Burnett Honors College at the University of 

Central Florida, will share their tips on incorporating athletics into an honors student organization in an effort to attract 

more students with various interests to the organization and to promote the health and well-being of all students on 

campus. 



10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 

Beacon B 

How an Honors Residence Catalyzes a Program 


Drawing on the experiences and perspectives of students, professional staff, and faculty, this session will recount how a 

living-learning community reinforced and dramatically improved both the academic and co-curricular experiences of 

students in the Western Washington University Honors Program. 

Open Doors and Open Minds: Using Your Space to Create Community 

Lucy Bonner, The Honors College at the University of Houston 

Mallory Chesser, The Honors College at the University of Houston 

Our honors college inhabits its own wing in the central campus library. We use our unique space to host a variety of 

internal and external events. We will discuss how programming decisions are made and how our living space has become 

a tool to engage with broader audiences. 



10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 

Dalton A/B 

Honors to Honors: Building a Bridge for Transfer Students to a University Honors Program 

Mary Gillis, University of California, Irvine 

Gail Hart, University of California, Irvine 

Lisa Roetzel, University of California, Irvine 

Finding strategies to recruit and retain transfer students can be challenging for university honors programs. This session 

explores the “Honors to Honors” pilot program between the University of California, Irvine and partner community 

colleges, which helps attract and integrate top transfer students into a four-year university honors program. 


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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 

Exeter A/B 

A Trip to Pelican Island: An Alternative Spring Break Program 

Kelly Astro, Burnett Honors College, University of Central Florida 

The Burnett Honors College developed an innovative service partnership in Vero Beach with Pelican Island National 

Wildlife Refuge creating the BHC’s first alternative spring break trip. This session will help participants with the 

planning and implementation of their own honors-focused ASB trips and strategies for developing partnerships to support 

their students. 



10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 

Fairfax A 

Understanding the Structure of Major Scholarships: The Top Ten Things Everyone Should Know 

Lucy Laufe, Montgomery College 

Rebecca Mentzer, Illinois State University 

This panel will help honors students and honors directors understand the challenging structures of the culture of major 

scholarships. 



10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 

Fairfax B 

Engaging the University and Beyond: An Undergraduate Literary Journal and One Honors College 

Edward Garza, The Honors College at the University of Houston* 

John Harvey, The Honors College at the University of Houston 

We will discuss The Aletheia, an undergraduate literary journal published through the University of Houston’s Honors 

College. This upstart publication champions the idea that a solid honors program can -- or should -- serve as a creative 

catalyst at a large public university, where undergraduate art is harder to mobilize. 

Using Publications as a Way of Highlighting an Honors Program or College 

John Vile, Middle Tennessee State University 

Honors publications provide a particularly-effective way to create opportunities for students to edit, publish, and serve as 

jurors; to highlight honors achievements and to keep them in view of other campus departments; and to provide occasions 

to communicate with external stake holders. 



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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 

Gardner 

The Challenge of Reentry – Achieving Maximum Learning Potential through International Experience 

Processing 

Mary Ann Studer, Defiance College 

In this session, the presenter will describe exercises that develop students’ ability to navigate reentry post international 

experience through intentional reflection. Within learning communities implemented at Defiance College, students learn 

beyond their international experience to incorporate their personal and academic growth resulting from being overseas 

into their definition of self. 



10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 


Increasing Honors Program Presence on Campus 

Emily Mastej, Purdue University Calumet* 

Brandon Rukes, Purdue University Calumet* 

We have paired together with different organizations on campus, such as the Student Ambassador Program, in order to 

increase presence of the honors program on the school grounds. This presentation will give ideas on how to reach out and 

educate prospective students about their honors program through partnership within your school setting. 

Recruiting Practices in Honors: Partnering with Admissions 

Bill Atwill, University of North Carolina Wilmington 

Kate Bruce, University of North Carolina Wilmington 

Lauren Kipp, University of North Carolina Wilmington* 

Austin Scott, University of North Carolina Wilmington 

We describe a multi-faceted approach to recruiting for honors by partnering with Admissions. The use of new technology 

and social media (youtube, webinar), coupled with personalized honors visits, has led to an increase in honors applications 

and more engagement with prospective students, including first-year and transfer students. 



10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 


The Honors Impact: High-ability Student Engagement, Efficacy, and Use of Critical Thinking Skills 

Jessica Moon, University of Northern Iowa 

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This session presents findings from a 2012 dissertation study that examined differences between honors participants and 

nonparticipants of similar ability. The study also investigated influences on GPA, use of critical thinking skills, academic 

efficacy, and academic goals. Key findings will be shared and implications for policy and practice will be discussed. 



10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 


Asking the “Big Questions”: Integrating the Intellect and the Spirit in Honors 

Shauna Barrick, Brigham Young University 

Erika Price, Brigham Young University 

Universities across the nation are encouraging students to grapple with life's “big questions” as part of their undergraduate 

experience. Referencing current initiatives and research regarding the relationship between spirituality and education, we 

will explore the rationale and reality of integrating the intellect and the spirit in honors curriculum and programs. 



10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 

Riverway 

Building an Honors Learning Community Within the Honors Speech Classroom 

Barbara Kleinjan, South Dakota State University 

Hanna Larsen, South Dakota State University* 

The Honors Speech 101 curriculum at South Dakota State University encourages students to embrace the awkwardness of 

public speaking by creating a close-knit learning community among students and allowing for creative approaches to 

challenging assignments. These are principles that can and should be applied to honors courses in all disciplines. 



10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 

Berkeley A/B 


Portz 

10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 


Elevating Academic Standards for All Students: Honors Students as Classroom Partners, Mentors, and Writing 

Consultants. 

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Joanna Burch, Columbia College* 

Emma Condrey, Columbia College* 

Amy Hamilton, Columbia College* 

Giesela Lubecke, Columbia College* 

Lilit Makaryan, Columbia College* 

The Columbia College Academic Skills Center is a peer-tutoring lab that allows honors students to help their peers 

become better writers and critical thinkers. In the session, writing consultants from the ASC will share their experiences 

and the methods they employ to serve the wider college community. 

Ten Years of Honors Expansion at a Public Research University: An Interactive Discussion of a Case Study 


How do honors directors deal with institutional pressures for expansion while maintaining program quality? This session 

provides a forum for discussion, with case study written by the session convener as a jumping off point. Interested 

participants will be provided access to the paper (lynne.goodstein@uconn.edu) prior to this interactive session. 



10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 

Beacon D 


10:30 AM - 12:30 PM 

Jefferson 


Faculty Poster Session 

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 

Constitution Ballroom B 


4-01 Agents of Change: Honors and Voter Registration 

Peyton Flinchum, Western Carolina University* 

Jessica Hurlbut, Western Carolina University* 

Brian Railsback, Western Carolina University 

The students of The Honors College at Western Carolina University decided to impact the local political process through 

a non-partisan campus and community voter drive, the Cullowhee Voter Initiative. This session will describe the project's 

successes and shortcomings, leaving plenty of time for audience participation. 

4-02 STEM Majors within Lock Haven University’s Global Honors Program 

Jacqueline Whitling, Lock Haven University 

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Poster highlights the significant percentage of STEM majors within Lock Haven University’s Global Honors Program. It 

will address challenges and rewards associated with this composition. It will also highlight curriculum, programming, and 

service learning. 

4-03 Honors Colloquia: Engaging Students Outside the Classroom 

Vicky Bowden, Azusa Pacific University 

Karen Strovas, Azusa Pacific University 

Scott Strovas, Azusa Pacific University 

This session describes Honors Colloquia,an opportunity for students to explore innovative topics that augment the regular 

Honors curriculum. Students select from a range of colloquia events in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Natural 

Sciences. The topics offered vary each semester, with students required to attend three events per semester. 

4-04 The Honors Experience -- New York's Rapid Transit System 

Anthony Gagliardi, Monroe College 

The Honors Experience – New York’s Rapid Transit System is a weekly course that encourages honors students to 

explore and analyze how one of the world’s most extensive and innovative transportation networks came to exist. As a 

culminating assignment, students present a final project that reflects the information they have learned, both in the 

classroom and through their own investigation. 

4-05 The Emergence of Modern New York, 1914-1945 

Anthony Gagliardi, Monroe College 

The Honors Experience – The Emergence of Modern New York is a weekly course that encourages honors students to 

explore, as both primary and secondary researchers, the city of New York. Students participate in site visits around the 

city as part of their final project research requirement and critically analyze trends that shaped the development of 

America’s foremost metropolis. 

4-07 Honors Interdisciplinary Courses with a Mathematics Focus 

William Griffiths IV, Southern Polytechnic State University 

Mathematics is a beautiful and challenging subject, worthy of examination by Honors students of all majors. An 

interdisciplinary mathematics seminar is an excellent way to accomplish this task, and we present past and future seminar 

topics held at Southern Polytechnic State University. 


4-08 An Inquiry-based Science Classroom Laboratory Module Approach Integrates Research and Teaching 

Joshua Smith, Missouri State University 

To further annotate the genome of the ciliated protozoan Tetrahymena an inquiry-based class laboratory approach was 

developed. This involves multiple classrooms from freshman to upper division labs. Through this multi-classroom 

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inquiry-based laboratory approach students learn basic techniques required for research while further annotating the 

Tetrahymena genome. 

4-09 Monroe College's Honors Program Research Seminar 

Karenann Carty, Monroe College 

Janice Girardi, Monroe College* 

The Honors Program Research Seminar is a capstone experience for Monroe College Honors Students. This presentation 

will give you insight into the course's objectives and methodologies, and give you the opportunity to see a student project 

executed in the course. 


4-10 Numeracy in an Increasingly Quantitative World-an Honors Colloquium 

Donna Flint, South Dakota State University 

Dan Kemp, South Dakota State University 

In this presentation, we describe the 3-credit Honors colloquium: “Numeracy in an Increasingly Quantitative World” in 

which students explore various current topics with respect to the numbers attached to those topics and how understanding 

and critical evaluation of this information leads to better decision making for each citizen. 

4-11 The Art and Culture of World Dance 

Kathryn MacDonald, Monroe College 

The Art and Culture of World Dance is an interdisciplinary course offered to Honors Program students. The course 

explores the cultural heritage, social mores, religious influences, and history of three geographic locations through the 

medium of dance. Along with assigned readings and classroom discussions, choreography and performance are a part of 

this course. 

4-12 Comparative Urbanism 

Kathryn MacDonald, Monroe College 

This faculty poster session will present HN350: Comparative Urbanism. The courses objectives, methodologies, trips, and 

other interactive learning tactics will be shared. This course examines the dynamic relationship of spatial organization and 

the built environment to politics, economics, cultures, demographics, technology, and societies. Students analyze the ways 

through which people have recreated urban life through time and across cultures. 

4-13 Literature and Medicine: Getting Beyond Bedside Manner 

Doug Corbitt, University of Central Arkansas 

Allison Wallace, University of Central Arkansas 

Narrative form pervades health-care work to a greater degree than is generally appreciated. First, there are the deeply 

personal human dramas involved in any patient's experience of illness or injury--dramas unfolding within (not apart 

from)the larger narrative of one's own life story. Then there is the narrative of diagnosis, treatment protocol, prognosis, 

and the like; even the "medical chart" lends itself to a kind of literary analysis. This course immerses students in literature 

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about medicine, certainly, but also in the study of narrative as a means of understanding the humane art of modern 

medical practice. 

4-14 Addressing Honors Thesis Project Problems 

Craig Fox, California University of Pennsylvania 

The capstone to our University Honors Program presented two problems: varying quality of projects, and uncertain 

student/faculty expectations about the project. The solution was for the faculty member teaching the capstone course to 

act as a proactive guide not only for students, but also for faculty and the program itself. 

4-15 Re-discovering 1912: A hands-on research experience in public history 

Terri Gallaway, Loyola University New Orleans 

Evan LaBranche, Loyola University New Orleans* 

Gabrielle Landry, Loyola University New Orleans* 

Mara Steven, Loyola University New Orleans* 

Naomi Yavneh, Loyola University New Orleans 

Creating virtual and physical exhibits for the Loyola and Girl Scout Centennials and Louisiana’s Bicentennial, this 

seminar offers a model for collaborative humanities research distinct from (but preparatory for) thesis; that serves the 

community; and that engages the students in integrative learning and new modes of dissemination and communication. 

4-16 Honors Seminar: Anatomy of a Student-Centered Discussion-Based Course 

Gaby Bedetti, Eastern Kentucky University 

Don Boes, Bluegrass Community and Technical College 

The objective of the honors seminar is to cultivate independent thought and intellectual risk-taking while building 

community. We show how to construct a student-centered course and how to build each discussion-based class period 

from pre-class preparation to post-class summary. Students become initiated into the demands and delights of honors 

discussion. 

4-17 A Unique Interdisciplinary Honors Course: Interpreting Meaning between Science, Philosophy, and 

Religion 

Patrick McCauley, Chestnut Hill College 

Karen Wendling, Chestnut Hill College 

This poster presentation describes a unique discussion-based interdisciplinary honors course focusing on the intersection 

of science, philosophy, and religion. Works of epic literature are used to study the grounds of meaning behind people’s 

actions as they are presented with a challenging new scientific worldview (e.g., Darwinian evolution and atomic physics). 

4-18 Using Biography and Autobiography as a Teaching Strategy in Honor’s General Education Religion 

Classes. 

E. Wray Bryant, Capital University 

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Honors teaching in General Education can be enhanced by using biographical and autobiographical literature to teach 

critical reading and thinking. Autobiographical writing assignments assist in developing self-critical analysis on the part 

of students. This strategy promotes robust class discussions. It is helpful for introducing students to the topic of Religion. 

4-19 Service Learning in General Education Courses: Lessons from the Field and Implications for Honors 

Courses 

Amanda Little, University of Wisconsin-Stout 

I developed a model of service-learning project success in general education biology including dimensions of community 

involvement, instructor-provided structure, and student ownership at different levels of student academic development. I 

present common aspects of successful service projects. A balance of structure is needed to maximize student intellectual 

risk-taking and creativity. 

4-20 Creating Great Honors Courses on Rotten Budgets: Paradigms from Biological Sciences 

John Doucet, Nicholls State University 

As growing Honors Programs face economically unfavorable times at the turn of the 2010s, funding to create new courses 

is too often eliminated or all together unavailable. In the biological sciences, we have invented and tested multiple 

mechanisms to deliver material attractive to science majors in the Honors Program. Students overwhelmingly engage 

positively in these activities and point to the benefits of the innovative learning experience both to their overall 

understanding of biological science and to their successes in professional and graduate school. The university and 

program continues to attract honors students with these innovative offerings at no added cost. 

4-21 From Gödel to Glass: Paradigms shared in Math, Music, and Art 

Heather Pinson, Robert Morris University 

Monica VanDieren, Robert Morris University 

In the Honors Math, Music and Art Seminar, we challenge traditions beginning with our selection of the primary text: 

Logicomix. The course, slanting towards the twentieth century, is structured around four themes: symmetry, infinity, 

search for truth and self, and improvisation. We will describe the course design and continuous re-invention. 


4-22 Honors First Year Seminar: The Handbook Project 

M.G. Aune, California University of Pennsylvania 

Honors First Year Seminar is a one-credit class designed to help freshmen transition to university life and familiarize 

them with the policies of the Honors program. The Honors Director teaches it and enrollment is capped at twenty. As a 

new director and facing an over-enrolled course, I taught the course as an on-line / face to face hybrid and built the 

syllabus around a single project, writing a handbook for the following year’s incoming Honors students. 

4-23 HONORS 101: From Lambeau to the Farm 

Marcie Paul, St. Norbert College 

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This presentation offers a nuts-and-bolts discussion of the creation and implementation of a first-year common course for 

the St. Norbert Honors Program. Based on Place-as-Text pedagogy and closely tied to the College’s mission, the course 

explores the economy, environment, and values of the local community through readings, discussion and explorations. 


4-24 50 Years of Thinking Big: The URI Honors Colloquium 

Carolyn Hames, University of Rhode Island 

The 50th annual URI Honors Colloquium will be held this fall. The colloquium is the University and state's major public 

lecture series and typically draws very large crowds. This poster will describe the benefits and difficulties of balancing a 

large public lecture series and a thriving honors program. 

4-25 Satisfying the Federally Mandated Constitution Day Celebration: Ideas to Showcase Honors Students' 

Research 

Richard Hardy, Western Illinois University 

Federal law now mandates that all educational institutions receiving federal funding provide annual instruction on the 

United States Constitution on or near September 17. This presentation offers suggestions for honors students to conduct 

research and showcase their projects concerning the efficacy and limits of American constitutional law. 

Arts and Humanities 

4-26 Using the Honors Seminar to Train Students to Appreciate the Difficult Founding Process of This Country 

and to Be Fully Participating Citizens 

Bethyan Murray, Wingate University 

Pamela Thomas, Wingate University 

As team-teachers of our interdisciplinary honors seminar, we will show and discuss how we formed a syllabus for and 

chose individual assignments to introduce a group of 20 or so students to America's Founding Fathers (and Mothers) and 

to the critical documents from the Revolutionary War period, such as the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, 

and selected Federalist Papers. Also, highlights from a field trip taken by the professors and students to Philadelphia. 

Health Sciences 

4-27 Honors and the Future of Medicine and Health 

Timothy Nichols, South Dakota State University 

The Future of Medicine and Health is a new Honors Colloquium at South Dakota State University. Facilitated by a 

physician and involving a team of faculty from diverse disciplines, the course is framed around medical ethics and 

includes service learning experiences along with a range of futuristic health-related topics. 


4-28 The Challenge of the Sea: A Living and Learning Program Focused on Maritime Heritage 

Timothy Runyan, East Carolina University 

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This is an extraordinary year for celebrations of maritime heritage: the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, the 150th 

anniversary of the battle of the USS Monitor and CSS Virginia (Merrimack), and the 100th anniversary of the sinking of 

Titanic. East Carolina University’s Honors College organized many of its Living and Learning program activities and 

courses around this theme. Addressing the conference theme, this presentation challenges formal structured learning by an 

active and engaged living and learning program. Few courses in the undergraduate curriculum focus on the ocean—which 

is 70% of our blue planet. Maritime heritage is an excellent entry point for conversations on ocean conservation-- in the 

classroom or at sea. 


4-29 Honors Students and Study Abroad: The Madagascar Field School Experiment 

Summer Arrigo-Nelson, California University of Pennsylvania 

The mixed classroom model typical of study abroad programs can make it a challenge to keep honors students 

intellectually engaged. Incorporating pedagogical approaches frequently used in honors courses into our field school 

program has helped to set a high bar for the level of scholarship of all program participants. 

Technology and Honors Education 

4-30 Applying Entrepreneurial Ideas 

James Bell, Texas State University 

Rebecca Cornyn, Texas State University* 

Sunny Tompkins, Texas State University* 

This session describes how students "really" apply learning as they identify changes required on campus and in the 

community. Specifically, the poster session will display (using photos, written descriptions and handouts) "actual 

changes" implemented by student teams. These include: An Honors Coffee House; Designing and Implementing a 

Campus Suicide Prevention Hotline; Campus use of bio-fuels on university buses; Improving Orientations for Prospective 

and Admitted Students; and twenty other "successful change projects" done in the past six years. Please stop by, review, 

and discuss what can happen when students apply entrepreneurial ideas and characteristics, team building, leadership, and 

more. 

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 


Access vs. Excellence: The Debate between Need-based Aid and Merit-Based Aid 

Michael Killius, St. Mary's College of Maryland* 

Thor Petersen, St. Mary's College of Maryland* 

David Wood, St. Mary's College of Maryland* 

The emerging discussion about need-based and merit-based financial aid raises an important question facing many 

institutions nation-wide: how does an institution balance the goals of accessibility and excellence? This discussion will 

delve into national trends and examine how the debate is shaping our own college and affecting its students. 



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11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 


Standing Out in Today’s Competitive Job Market 

Mary Stankus, The Fund for American Studies 

This workshop will give students insight on how to stand out as a job seeker in today’s competitive job market. What 

activities and experiences will ensure your resume is on the top of the stack? How can an internship be leveraged to land 

your dream job? Can you really make valuable professional contacts while still in school? What is the best way to 

leverage your network to open doors to your future career? Participants will hear answers to these questions and more as 

presenters share tips on how students can start preparing now to ensure they have an edge in the job market. 



11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 


How Honors Program Students Occupy their Special Topic Courses at Georgia Tech 

Monica Halka, Georgia Institute of Technology 

Student 1, Georgia Institute of Technology 



Georgia Tech Honors Program students are encouraged to take ownership of their education in unique ways, from 

nominating special topic courses to veering the course of a syllabus. Three students along with the associate director of 

the program will give their views about how hands-on education can motivate or frustrate. 

Transitioning an Extracurricular Calendar to a Co-curricular Program Requirement 

Valerie Burks, Valencia College 

Ann Dowdell, Valencia College* 

Bonny Pruitt, Valencia College* 

David Rosado, Valencia College* 

James Rowland, Valencia College* 

In 2010, the Valencia Honors Program began the process of program revision. The goal was to transform a cafeteria-style 

program to clearly defined curricular tracks. In the process, the traditional extracurricular calendar was transitioned into a 

well-designed schedule of activities and events that supported learning outcomes of the tracks. 



11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 


Honors Curriculum and Social Engagement: The Value of Going Home Again 

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Christine Cusick, Seton Hill University 

This paper presents the challenges of mentoring honors projects of social engagement as a new director who is also 

seeking to transform program morale and to nurture student investment in program identity, arguing that these very 

transitional tensions serve as an opportunity for students to see the transformative power of intellectual inquiry. 



Setting the Table for Honors Diversity: Faith, Food, Hunger and Hospitality 

Dana Mead, Elizabethtown College 

Alexis Morris, Elizabethtown College* 

Tracy Sadd, Elizabethtown College 

Elizabethtown College participated in President Obama’s Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge, a call to 

schools to lead in solving community problems. Honors program students focused on faith, food, hunger, and hospitality, 

defining problems and developing solutions to hunger in our region while discovering revelations about whom they were 

serving. 

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 

Beacon A 

Challenging Structures: Honors Living-Learning Community Growth and Development 

Amanda Nguyen, Arkansas State University 

Rebecca Oliver, Arkansas State University 

The Honors Living-Learning Community at ASU has a strong sense of belonging, but has experienced growing pains due 

to student demand. An additional residence hall is under construction, but the real challenge is how to ensure that all 

students feel connected to Honors. Building design and programming ideas will be shared. 



The Power of Synergy: What Happens When Honors Housing and Academics are True Partners 

Janaan Decker, Grand Valley State University 

Leena Karsan, Grand Valley State University 

This session will demonstrate a true collaboration between Honors and Housing resulting in a strong living-learning 

partnership that enhances the experiences and lives of our student community. Please join us in learning about our 

approach to effective communication and collaboration that engenders seamless learning in academics and housing. 

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 

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Building a Better Honors LLC: Clemson University’s Successful Academic and Student Affairs Collaboration 

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Stefani Thachik, Clemson University 

Jamie Williams, Clemson University 

The Clemson Honors College has collaborated with University Housing over the last few years to improve the Honors 

Living-Learning Community. Learn how these changes, including a unique curriculum presented by an all-Honors RA 

staff, have enhanced the appeal of honors, and laid the foundation for future growth. 



Challenging the Structures of Residential Education 

Yulia Bilovol, West Virginia University* 

The WVU Honors College fosters a strong living-learning community particularly in the form of active residential 

education. Program developments have turned in the direction of encouraging student to occupy their own education. 

Programs like Hall Council and LeadWell guide students to own their academic pursuits through hands-on experience. 



11:30 PM - 12:20 PM 

Clarendon A/B 

Maybe Next Year: An Honors Program in Transition 

Virginia McCombs, Oklahoma City University 

Assistant Director, Oklahoma City University 

New Director, Oklahoma City University 

Transition in honors programs is inevitable, and retirement of the only director in the 20+ years of a program raises 

questions of continuity along with the potential for dynamic change. Join the retiring director, continuing assistant 

director, and the new program director as they discuss this transition in challenging economic times. 



11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 

Dalton A/B 

Screening Islam: Teaching "The Mosque in Morgantown" 

Lora Taub-Pervizpour, Muhlenberg College 

Can documentary film offer a catalyst for promoting religious and cultural diversity on a small liberal arts campus? In 

what ways can honors programs provide critical intellectual space for faculty development around the complexities and 

competing perspectives on Islam in America post 9/11? With a focus on the RJ Fellows Program at the historically 

Lutheran Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA, this session explores these questions by looking closely at the impacts of 

faculty development and campus programming centered on community screenings of Brittany Huckabee's documentary, 

"The Mosque in Morgantown." 

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Diversity 

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 

Exeter A/B 

Service Learning in an Honors First-Year Learning Community 

Luke Buckman, University of Louisville 

Corey Long, University of Louisville * 

At the University of Louisville, first-semester honors students are provided an opportunity to enroll in a service-based 

learning community. Throughout the semester, students complete service projects at partner sites throughout Louisville. 

We will discuss the collaborative efforts of honors staff and student leaders and challenges faced in designing this 

community. 



Urban Honors: Revolutionizing our Honors General Educational Experience 

Ann Marie Fallon, Portland State University 

Francesca Faris, Portland State University* 

Portland State has instituted a major reform in its four-year Honors Program. Beginning in 2012, "Urban Honors" will 

better connect to the mission of the University and the research conducted by faculty across campus. This four-year core 

curriculum moves from the Global City to a public scholars senior thesis project. 



11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 

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Scholarship Advising Opportunties and Challenges:Working with First Generation Students and Students from 

Under Represented Populations 

Lucy Laufe, Montgomery College 

Jessica Moon, University of Nothern Iowa 

Benjamin Moritz, Metropolitan State College of Denver 

This panel will explore the culture of major scholarships and the opportunities available for first generation honors 

students and honors students from under represented populations. 



11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 

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My Macaulay: The Student Portal as Social Hub 

Kaitlyn O'Hagan, Macaulay Honors College* 

Joseph Ugoretz, Macaulay Honors College 

"The college website is not for US!" our honors students told us. "We want a place where we can have and share the 

information WE need.” This presentation will demonstrate how to build (with free/open source tools) a student portal 

which promotes social networking, reflection on learning and cross-campus community. 

Occupy Facebook (and Other Social Networks) 

Daniel Rossiter, University of Texas at San Antonio* 

Like the Occupy movement, social networking focuses on the common man; anyone with something to say can say it. In 

this session, we will discuss how best to harness this audience and further the success of an honors program or college 

through direct and indirect use of the social network. 



11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 

Gardner 

Academics and Community Engagement 

Shawn Alfrey, University of Denver 

A Golden Triangle?: An inquiry into the relation between service learning, community engagement, and academic rigor 

in honors coursework and pedagogy. 



Japan Rebuild: What's Next After the Tsunami 

Alan Oda, Azusa Pacific University 

Philip Viebeck, Azusa Pacific University* 

Sarah Wentworth, Azusa Pacific University* 

In the aftermath of the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami, as well as the instability of the nuclear powerplant in 

Fukushima, there have been numerous psychological issues involving trauma and loss that have accompanied the 

rebuilding effort. Additionally, an eyewitness account of the recovery of Northern Japan is offered. 



11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 


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Meeting the Honors Recruitment Challenge: Using the Honors Advocate Program to Reach High-achieving 

Students 

Tracyann Baker, The University of Texas at Arlington 

Cathy Pritchett, The University of Texas at Arlington 

Recruiting is challenging, especially with a small staff. We have found that current honors students are the best recruiters 

of new honors students. In 2008, we implemented the Honors Advocates to assist with recruitment activities. In this 

presentation, we will share how students are selected, trained and utilized. 

Recruiting the Best To Recruit the Best 

Charles Schuster, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 

I will be presenting a plan which involves a select group of senior and distinguished university faculty collaborating with 

AP and Honors high school teachers and their students. Our intention is to build strong, rigorous, academic partnerships 

that will result in our recruiting and retaining more local high-achieving students. 



11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 


Towards a Scientifically Based Selection Tool for Honors Students 

Janina Banis, Saxion University of Applied Science 

We share the first results of our empirical research in 12 (active) honors programs in Saxion University of Applied 

Science in The Netherlands, on the predictive validity of innovative behavior for honors students’ performance. The goal 

of our research is to select proper candidates and tune programs to student needs. 



11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 


Ethnography as a Teaching Tool in a First-Year Honors Curriculum 

Amy Damico, Endicott College 


This session will introduce participants to ways ethnographical research can be used in the first-year honors classroom to 

deepen and apply theoretical concepts introduced throughout the semester. Presenters will share how the ethnography 

assignment has developed over the last five years, including the series of assignments and activities that lead to this 

culminating project. Samples of student work will be shared and discussed. Suggested reading lists and sites will be 

available. 

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11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 

Riverway 

Challenging the Identity Box: A Conversation among Multi-cultural/Ethnic/Racial Students 

Barbara Hussey, Eastern Kentucky University 

Jamie King, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Abbey Poffenberger, Eastern Kentucky University 

Hoai Robinette, Eastern Kentucky University* 

Damir Siahkoohi, Eastern Kentucky University* 

A growing number of college students do not fit conventional categories of national, racial, and/or ethnic identity. Our 

panelists, whose multifaceted racial and ethnic backgrounds reflect this shift, will discuss how their unique position as 

cultural navigators gives them distinctive and valuable perspectives on the social construction of identities. 

Reading Between the Lines: Defining “Diversity” and Interpreting Federally-Mandated Student Demographic 

Data 

Natasha Cole-Leonard, Community College of Baltimore County 

This presentation examines how student demographic data is used to measure diversity objectives in undergraduate 

programs. Specifically, this study demonstrates how such broad categories as “Black/African American” can often 

obscure the underrepresentation of specific groups within such categories and explores the impact of recent changes in 

federal reporting guidelines. 


Diversity 

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 


Critical Thinking --> Creativity --> Activism: Literature of Human Rights 

Alley Agee, Oklahoma City University* 

Katie Alsup, Oklahoma City University* 

Tracy Floreani, Oklahoma City University 

Tanner Strunk, Oklahoma City University* 

Students from Oklahoma City University discuss the course Literature of Human Rights, which combines study of 

literature and film with human rights watch research to explore the role of arts in advancing human rights causes. Students 

highlight their creative projects and promote conversation about combining critical thinking, creativity, and activism. 

Discovering Hidden Talent for Honors 

Remco Coppoolse, Hogeschool Utrecht, The Netherlands 

Albert Pilot, Utrecht University, The Netherlands 

Sanne Spil, Hogeschool van Amsterdam, The Netherlands 

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Pierre Van Eijl, Utrecht University, The Netherlands 

Stan Van Ginkel, Utrecht University, The Netherlands 

Ute Wachsmann-Linnan, Columbia College-South Carolina 


From experience and research we know that only a small part of the more able and motivated students join honors 

programs. How to involve more students in talent development in honors activities? Research will be presented to 

stimulate an exchange of ideas and experiences. 



11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 

Hampton 



American Challenges & Solutions: Refugee Law, Urban Gardening, & Educational Reform 

American Education: A Work In Progress 

Rebecca Isenhart, Emerson College* 

“American Education: A Work In Progress” focuses on inherent inequality in American education and explores strategies 

for closing those gaps. The presenter chose this topic because she is deeply passionate about understanding, exposing and 

repairing inequalities and believes improving education is the first step toward achieving that goal. 

Community Gardens Select for Unique Assemblages of Wild Bees in Urban Landscapes 

Alicia Miggins, Long Island University Brooklyn Campus* 

Urbanization contributes to the global decline in biodiversity, which includes pollinators. Our study established baseline 

data on wild bees found in Brooklyn community gardens and identified environmental factors that influence their 

diversity patterns. We also assessed complementarity between our bee community and others documented in the region. 

The Inefficiencies of American Refugee Law as Highlighted by the Current Plight of Mexican Immigrants 

Caitlin Lezell, Suffolk University* 

This paper challenges American immigration policy and refugee criteria by asserting American responsibility in assisting 

the victims of the current Mexican drug war, emphasizing that human rights must remain top priority above any other 

political agenda in such situations. 


12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 


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"Developing an Honors Track to Meet Students' Professional Program Needs in a Small, Comprehensive 

University" 

Pamela Thomas, Wingate University 

The forming of an honors track, partially using as models biology and chemistry tracks but also offering specific honors 

courses in nursing, for students who want to become nurses at Wingate University. This program is admitting its first 

twenty students in the fall of 2012). 

Developing Departmental Honors in Nursing with Administrative and Faculty Support 

Ellen Buckner, University of South Alabama 

Susan Hayden, University of South Alabama 

Developing a departmental honors program can be done intentionally with care to develop faculty support of the process. 

A step-by-step discussion of relevant factors in development of Honors in Nursing will be given. Curriculum 

development, mentorship guidelines, articulation with University Honors, and developing administrative and faculty buyin 

will be discussed. 



12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 


Barrett Honors Advising: A Model of Best Practices for the Entire University 

Alexandra Aragon, Arizona State University 

Trisha Eardley, Arizona State University 

Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University utilizes a multi-layered advising approach. Barrett’s 

achievements are transforming ASU-wide practices towards student-driven advising. We will explore purposeful honors 

advising by examining: 1) intentional community of scholars, 2) student-centered advising, 3) advising three-pronged 

approach, 4) strategic interventions, and 5) setting advising expectations. 

Revolutionizing First Year Advising 

Colleen Cronin, Northeastern University 

Sheryl Mayuski, Northeastern University 

Lauren Pouchak, Northeastern University 

Justin Silvestri, Northeastern University 

Northeastern University’s Honors Program recently revolutionized the way to approach advising first year students. This 

presentation will take a look back on how the honors program has altered advising students to fit the needs of an everexpanding 

population. 



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12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 


A Curricular Structure to Promote Service Learning across Academic Disciplines 

Deborah Bailey, Central Michigan University 

Phame Camarena, Central Michigan University 

Drawing from the work of a faculty committee tasked with the development of a master course syllabus to coordinate with 

real-world service-learning projects, this session identifies issues central to honors education and provides three examples 

of how one service-learning master course syllabus can fit needs across academic disciplines. 

Challenging the Traditional Honors Program Structure: The Honors Option Points (HOPs) System 

Grace Evans, Slippery Rock University* 

Katelyn Mostow, Slippery Rock University* 

Bradley Wilson, Slippery Rock University 

The Honors Option Points System at Slippery Rock University provides a way to revision the structure of a university 

honors program. It incorporates research, publication, international experiences, and leadership directly into the 

requirements for graduating with honors designation. The HOPs system will be discussed from the perspective of honors 

students and the program director. 



12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 


Beyond Borders: Service Learning from the Classroom, to the Local Community, to the World 

Kathleen Grant, Macon State College 

Heather Ness, Macon State College* 

Honors service learning is typically confined to an individual extracurricular activity, to an individual class, or to an 

individual student project. Two recent endeavors undertaken by the Macon State College Honors Program demonstrate 

the advantages of program-wide service initiatives which cross these boundaries. 

Over/Under Paris: La Cuarta Línea 

John Bailly, Florida International University 

Mayanin Castro, Florida International University* 

Yoán Moreno, Florida International University* 

From Sartre’s grave to the African market at Château Rouge, by way of the Gothic Sainte-Chapelle, honors study abroad 

students discover and document Île de la Cité by way of the Métro. Over/Under Paris is an interactive and 

interdisciplinary investigation of the people, neighborhoods, policies, culture, and history of Paris. 



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12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 

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Building an Engaged Honors Alumni Community 

Susan Kaleita, University of Arizona 

Honors alumni are often a great yet untapped resource. The UA Honors College alumni coordinator will discuss strategies 

for starting an alumni club, involving alumni in students’ careers and professional development, and improving 

communications and social media, as well as struggles with data keeping, outreach, and evaluating alumni engagement. 

Expanding the Honors Community: New Roles for Non-traditional Honors Students 

Nathan Atkins, Southern Polytechnic State University* 

Cole Borton, Southern Polytechnic State University* 

Shannon Hames, Southern Polytechnic State University* 

Nancy Reichert, Southern Polytechnic State University 

Non-traditional students bring unique expertise to honors programs, yet possess work and family responsibilities in 

addition to school careers. Such responsibilities limit their time, leaving them feeling disconnected. This panel focuses on 

creating a website that welcomes non-traditional students while allowing them to mentor traditional peers. 



12:30 PM - 1:30 PM 

Beacon B 

Revitalizing the Honors Seminar Model at a Large Public Institution 

Kevin Baxter, East Carolina University 

Participants will be guided through a discussion on the development of a comprehensive seminar process at a large public 

institution. Marketing, faculty credentialing, application and selection processes, and accreditation issues will be 

discussed. The roles of the faculty senate and an honors college faculty advisory committee in this process will also be 

presented. 



12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 

Clarendon A/B 

Creating Areas of Concentration in Honors 

Barry Falk, James Madison University 

This presentation will describe how and why the honors program at James Madison University has provided its students 

with the opportunity to integrate an area of concentration into their academic programs. The areas of concentration 

emphasize experiential learning and include: research, service, leadership, global studies, and creative arts. 

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12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 

Dalton A/B 

Enhancing Student Success through Media Integration: Building a More Informed and Engaged Citizenry 

Robert McManus, Marietta College 

Kathleen O'Connell, The New York Times 

John Pryor, University of California Los Angeles 

Student success can be enhanced through media integration, relating the events and opinions of the day to coursework. 

We will demonstrate how, utilizing multiple resources from The New York Times, first-year seminar faculty developed 

students’ competencies and skills around academic engagement, civic engagement, diversity, and leadership. 



12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 

Exeter A/B 

Honors Citizens, Curricular Structures, and the Service-Learning Revolution 

Jacqueline Faryniarz, Roger Williams University* 

KC Ferrara, Roger Williams University 

Joseph Roberts, Roger Williams University 


Noah Wolkowicz, Roger Williams University* 

This panel, comprised of administrators, faculty, and students, challenges honors programs to restructure their curricula to 

make service-learning an essential aspect of honors education. We present a model by which honors programs can, 

regardless of their size, curricular constraints, and institutional circumstances, promote service-learning using a studentcentered, 

developmental approach. 



12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 

Fairfax A 

Interactive Student Leadership Training Program 

Brent Barge, Lock Haven University* 

Quick thinking skills, improvisation, directional communication, and collaboration are just some of the skills required of 

effective student leaders. This session will outline the structure and aspects of the student leadership training program at 

Lock Haven University and provide suggestions for how your organization can implement a similar program. 

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Training Peer Mentors: From Stars to Superstars 

Christopher Hyer, Boise State University 

Peer Mentors are an integral part of success for incoming Honors Students. How do we provide a cohesive message about 

Honors education while juggling the unique personalities of our peer mentors? How do the foster creative thinking of 

peer mentors while still providing a similar experience throughout the class cohort?General Session 


12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 

Fairfax B 

META (μετά): From Interdisciplinary Curriculum to Interdisciplinary Publication. 

Julia White, St. Petersburg College 

Nadia Yevstigneyeva, St. Petersburg College 

META—a new grant-funded interdisciplinary journal. There shall be emphasis on the genesis, development, and reach of 

META as well as discussion about the challenges and advantages of joint publication involving scholars and 

undergraduates. There shall also be mention of a related digital humanities initiative (the META PROJECT). 



12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 

Gardner 

Cuba in Context 

Richard Newton, Commonwealth Honors College 

Norman Sims, Commonwealth Honors College 

The presenters will discuss their experiences in leading short-term international trips for students. During the past 25 

years, they have led student trips to Mexico, Sicily, and this year to Cuba, with groups ranging from 12 to 30 students. 

Short term trips, when compared to semester-long exchanges, offer some advantages. The trips do not interrupt a 

student's progress toward a degree because the travel usually happens in the winter session, over spring break, or in the 

summer. For students who have never traveled abroad, it offers a fresh experience that often becomes a highlight of their 

college career. And the trips are guided and visit important cultural and tourist sites, something that doesn't always 

happen on exchanges. 

¡Expedition Yucatan!: Cross-Disciplinary, International Service Learning in the Honors Tradition 

Loree Crow, University of Northern Colorado 

Michael Kimball, University of Northern Colorado 

Catherine Rohloff, University of Northern Colorado 

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¡Expedition Yucatan! is an international service learning program offered by the University of Northern Colorado's 

(UNC) Center for Honors, Scholars & Leadership in partnership with William Peace University (WPU). This program 

presents a cost-effective model for how to integrate cross-disciplinary collaboration, interdisciplinary learning, and 

meaningful service into an honors curriculum. 



12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 


Honors Initiative for Prospective Students 

Christine Nykyforchyn, University of Connecticut* 

College selection can be stressful. Honors Initiative for Prospective Students (HIPS) provides a welcoming, interactive 

atmosphere where incoming students can learn more about the University of Connecticut Honors Program. HIPS 

emphasizes communication between prospective students, faculty, and undergraduates, making it an invaluable resource 

for students interested in UConn Honors. 

Surpassing the Retention Challenge: Improving Student Retention and Completion Rates 

Tracyann Baker, University of Texas Arlington Honors College 

Student retention and program completion can be challenging. We have found that student, faculty and staff commitment 

is integral on the front end in ensuring student completion of the honors degree. Our freshman year initiatives have 

resulted in improved student retention. In this presentation we will share our best practices, discuss future plans – meeting 

students in cyberspace. 



12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 


Challenging the Concept of the Classroom 

Brian Anderson, Mississippi University for Women 

Madeline Gardiner, Mississippi University for Women* 

Thomas Velek, Mississippi University for Women 

Challenging and breaking the boundaries of the traditional classroom enhances the honors learning experience. This 

presentation offers a broad analysis of three different honors teaching and learning models which break the boundaries of 

the classroom. These include the use of the urban landscape in teaching social and economic history, the use of internships 

to enhance campus based education, and a student perspective on honors study abroad. 



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12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 


Back to the Future: Why Cicero Matters Today 

Maria Jerinic, University of Nevada Las Vegas 

Kate Wintrol, University of Nevada Las Vegas 

Our presentation responds to the public conversation concerning the role and nature of 21st century education. Drawing 

on current research in creativity studies, historical context, and our experiences in a public university, we argue that a 

liberal arts curriculum will prepare our students to be productive and imaginative citizens. 



12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 

Public Garden 

Canoeing for a Cause 

Samantha Allen, Gardner-Webb University* 

Ellen Huneycutt, Gardner-Webb University* 

Sarah Venn, Gardner-Webb University* 

This session will describe how Gardner-Webb University has made their Honors Student Association program enticing 

and readily available for all freshman and first-year students to be actively involved. This is demonstrated at Gardner- 

Webb in their participation in an activity commonly known as "Big Sweep". 

Students in Service to America-An Interdisciplinary Service-Learning First Year Experience 

Kelly Astro, University of Central Florida, Burnett Honors College 

The Burnett Honors College has implemented a program helping first year students adjust to university life as they 

examine the “Evolution of Community.” We will share the design and implementation of a service-learning course that 

serves as the cornerstone for a first-year experience, and share best practices with respect to cultivating community 

partnerships. 



12:30 PM - 1:30 PM 

Riverway 

Experimental Hybrid Course Pedagogy 

Laura Berry, University of Arizona 

An experimental hybrid honors course pedagogy is discussed, one that involves the use of online materials, preceptors, inclass 

live blogging, and a Facebook-like interface that allows students to interact with one another during class time. 

Surprising conclusions were reached about honors students and their pedagogical needs. 

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Teaching Honors Online 

Barbra Nightingale, Broward College 

This seminar will present several online sections of honors classes currently being taught at Broward College, including 

examples of honors projects, honors discussion boards, honors group projects; thus, exemplifying how an online honors 

class can present the same honors experience as traditional classes taught face to face. 



12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 

Berkeley A/B 

Portz Grants 

Portz 

12:30 PM - 1:20 PM 


Are We Obligated to Give? A Discussion of the Ethics of Global Aid 

Kayleigh Doherty, St. Mary's College of Maryland* 

Trevor Frisby, St. Mary's College of Maryland* 

Willow Smith, St. Mary's College of Maryland* 

Ever seen images of a famine and wondered, “Why don’t I do more to help?” This roundtable discusses what our moral 

obligations to give aid are and the extent of those obligations. We will introduce utilitarian views on global aid, and 

explore whether we are morally required to give. 

To Cheat or Not to Cheat? An Ethical Dilemma 

Robin Jones, University of West Florida 

Jennifer Vallin, University of West Florida 

This roundtable seeks to engage participants in a discussion about cheating and ethics within honors. 



12:30 PM - 1:30 PM 

Beacon D 


1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 


Honors and the National Parks: Assessing the Academic Rigor of Experiential Education 

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Johnny MacLean, Southern Utah University 

Brian White, Graceland University 

This year, the “Partners in the Parks” Sequoia project includes a new initiative aimed at producing multidisciplinary 

research products stemming from students’ experiences. Using student projects as examples, we will discuss how to 

assess experiential education with a project-based component, ensuring academic rigor in applied skills and critical 

thinking. 


City as Text/Place as Text/Partners in the Parks 

1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 


Academic Mentoring: Advising for Life 

Rose Buchanan, Appalachian State University* 

Leslie Sargent Jones, Appalachian State University 

Michael Lane, Appalachian State University 

Angela Mead, Appalachian State University 

Dale Wheeler, Appalachian State University 

Combining course/major advising with ongoing discussions about post-baccalaureate plans is a powerful tool for assuring 

honors completion and post-collegiate success. Since introducing this intensive, career-oriented advising, completion of 

the honors requirements has doubled. It has also promoted student satisfaction and a deeper connection as they transition 

to alumni. 



1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 


What the Other Teaches Us: Transformative Learning in an Honors World Literature Course 

Iraj Omidvar, Southern Polytechnic State University 

Jake Robinson, Southern Polytechnic State University* 

In this presentation, a teacher-student team explores how a course dedicated to “knowing others” through literary 

productions by and about these “others” is integrally related to (A) the life experiences of an honors student, (B) the 

student’s program of study, and (C) extra-curricular activities offered at a university. 

Women Hold up Half the Sky: (En)gendering Diversity in the Traditional Canon 

Shannon Brenner, University of Maine* 

Edith Elwood, University of Maine 

Melissa Ladenheim, University of Maine 

Caroline Robe, University of Maine* 

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Discourse on the traditional canons does not readily offer a comprehensive understanding of gender due to the absence of 

women as producers and occupiers of those texts. Recognizing the canon is relatively fixed, this session illustrates the 

possibility and necessity of expanding discourse to reveal deeper understandings of women's roles. 


Diversity 

1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 


Beyond Service-Learning – Designing and Implementing Service-Research Courses for Honors 

Cecile Houry, Florida International University 

Institutions of higher learning are now encouraging their schools, centers, and departments to be locally engaged through 

research, service and leadership. With experiential learning and cutting-edge methods, Honors programs are strategically 

positioned to take the lead on these projects challenging traditional pedagogy. This presentation focuses on an innovative 

approach – the implementation of a service-research course. 



1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 

Beacon A 

From The Ground Up: Building a Better Honors Council 

Jini Curry, University of West Florida* 

Zachary Farrington, University of West Florida* 

Jeanessa Gantt, University of West Florida* 

Elizabeth Lirette, University of West Florida* 

This presentation will provide students with the tools essential for assessing and maintaining an honors council 

organizational structure that can most effectively support the programmatic goals of the honors program. 

Year One: The Launch of an Honors Living Learning Community (LLC) 

Kevin Fain, University of San Diego* 

Taylor Goelz, University of San Diego* 

Jessica Gomes, University of San Diego* 

Taylor Kress, University of San Diego* 

The presentation will discuss the development, implementation and success of the Honors Living-Learning Community in 

fall 2011 at University of San Diego. The presentation will describe how the LLC began and functioned, highlighting how 

the LLC worked to build a cohesive freshman honors community at USD. 



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1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 

Beacon B 

Excellent Teachers and Pedagogues “Challenges in The Netherlands” 

Tessa Bryant, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences* 

Roos de Jong, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences* 

Floor de Nooij, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences* 

Jessica Roodenrijs, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences* 

Anne van Wingerden, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences 

Faculty members and students from the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, faculty of education and pedagogy, 

present the professional honors program and the different ‘creative challenge projects’ (Dekker et al, 2012: in 

Wolfensberger, 2011) students have been working on and address the program issues. 


Honors Programs Located Outside the United States 

1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 

Dalton A/B 

A Toolbox for Raising Funds in Tough Times 


Harry Tripp, Clarion University 

Honors Directors and Deans play an increasing active role in fundraising activities. As budgets grow tighter, 

Deans/Directors are taking on fundraising and strategic planning responsibilities. In this session, an Honors Director and 

Chief Advancement Officer will present a toolbox for prospect cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities. 


Fundraising and Development 

1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 

Exeter A/B 

Honors Alternative Spring Break: For Students, By Students 

Kayleigh Kangas, University of Connecticut* 

The Honors Alternative Spring Break (HASB) is an opportunity for honors students and others at the University of 

Connecticut to help a struggling community and to grow as individuals, exposing themselves to an unfamiliar 

environment. As student- run service trip, HASB offers an honors experience unique from other alternative breaks. 

Incorporating an Alternative Break Trip into Honors Curriculum 

Francis Desiderio, Georgia Southern University 

Claire Goodwin, Georgia Southern University* 

Caroline Greene, Georgia Southern University* 

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Jerri Kropp, Georgia Southern University 

Brent Wolfe, Georgia Southern University 

This session will present details regarding an alternative break trip that was used to enhance honors students’ educational 

experiences. Issues related to trip development, connection to classroom experiences and academic content, and meaning 

gained by participating honors students will be discussed. 



1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 

Fairfax A 

Northern Arizona University Honors G.U.R.U.S. Program: Improving the First Year Experience 

Ryan Monahan, Northern Arizona University* 

Katie Sheridan, Northern Arizona University 

Rachel Young, Northern Arizona University* 

The NAU GURUS (Guides to University Retention and Undergraduate Success) Program provides upper-class honors 

students with peer mentoring and community leadership opportunities through mentors’ engagement with first-year 

students and faculty in HON 190, a required seminar in critical reading and writing, thereby improving student and faculty 

achievements in this class. 

Taste of Honors 

Marilyn Diamond, Weber State University 

"Taste of Honors" is a revolutionary approach to the recruitment and retention problems concerning incoming high school 

students. It provides students and parents with the opportunity to meet administrators, faculty, staff, and student leaders, 

plus a chance to review course syllabi in an atmosphere where questions are encouraged and welcomed. 



1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 

Fairfax B 

Access to Excellence 

Joanna Gonsalves, Salem State University 

This presentation shares Salem State’s initiative to recruit and retain more minority and international students to the 

honors program. Strategies were developed to address structural barriers, requiring new collaborations across campus- 

Admissions, Student Support Services, Student Life, the Honors Advisory Committee, and area high schools and 

community colleges. 



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A Marketing Success Story: UA Honors College Recruitment 

Danielle D'Adamo, University of Arizona Honors College 

Kevin Hall, University of Arizona Honors College 

This program will delve into the hallmarks of an effective marketing strategy and how it relates to recruitment. Find out 

how the University of Arizona Honors College revamped its student communication process as representatives share 

lessons and key materials from the 2012 recruitment campaign. 



1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 

Gardner 

Building a Better Research Experience: Blending a Faculty Led Methods Course with Student Led Research 

Samantha Cantrall, Augsburg College* 

Larry Crockett, Augsburg College 

Christopher Kopp, Augsburg College* 

Austin Smith, Augsburg College* 

This session presents an innovative, student driven approach to research where faculty teach research methods but 

students lead a peer-writing seminar which provides accountability, criticism and a shared sense of collaborative 

adventure. Session includes curriculum guide, group process, sample student projects and reactions from both faculty and 

students. 



1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 


The Utility of the Non-Cognitive Questionnaire in Honors College Admissions and Retention: A Three-Year 

Study 

Edward Kardas, Southern Arkansas University 


The authors, an honors faculty member and the honors director, will present and discuss the results from three years of 

data collection using the non-cognitive questionnaire as a potential predictor of academic success in first year honors 

students. 



1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 


Bodies Revealed: A Cadaver Lab Partnership 

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Scott Furtwengler, San Jacinto College 

The San Jacinto College Honors Program partnered with the Texas Chiropractic College to create a unique experience for 

students in Anatomy & Physiology II. Three sections of honors BIOL 2302 engaged in a laboratory module at TCC’s 

cadaver lab. Implications for future partnerships and measures of student success are discussed. 

Sweetwater Robotics Program 

Jorge Cabrera, Florida International University* 

Karina Harfouche, Florida International University* 

Cecile Houry, Florida International University 

Science and engineering: monotone and tedious subjects. The Sweetwater Robotics Program, created and taught by 

honors college students, eliminates these popular misconceptions which separate young minds from technology. Through 

robotics, elementary school students shed stereotypes while playing games that require teamwork, creativity, and 

innovative thinking within the realm of engineering. 



1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 


Challenging Curricular Innovation In The Age Of Assessment 

Paul Bender, Roger Williams University 

Margaret Case, Roger Williams University 

Ilene Lieberman, Widener University 


This session examines the nature and validity of experimental coursework within honors (e.g., courses devoted to the 

study of popular culture). Panelists will challenge traditional and innovative honors curricula to synthesize strategies for 

developing deep and assessable learning. 



1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 

Public Garden 

Honors 199-A Truly Personal Orientation Experience 

Bridgette Boyd, West Virginia University Honors College* 

An overview of the honors-specific orientation course at West Virginia University. The course is taught by honors 

students and allows for a truly intimate orientation experience. 

Utilizing Peer Mentors in FYE Program Creation: Allying Program Assessment, Theory, and Experiential 

Knowledge to Create a Complete Transition 

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Neil Hester, Texas Tech University* 

Marjean Purinton, Texas Tech University 

Thomas Reynolds, Texas Tech University 

This session will discuss the theoretical and assessment foundations of the first-year experience program at the Texas 

Tech University Honors College. In addition, presenters will discuss our program's utilization of peer mentors in both 

program creation and implementation, including information on unique peer mentor training. 



1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 

Riverway 

Overcoming Silence: Movement as a Public Expression of the Sexual Trauma Survivor 

Sarah Galo, Ramapo College* 

One of the most challenging structures present in our society today is the silence that surrounds and binds survivors of 

rape and sexual assault. This silence permeates the everyday structures of life: relationships with family, friends, the 

community and oneself. For the drama section of the Master Class presentations, I have created a performance piece 

entitled “Overcoming Silence: Movement as a Public Expression of the Sexual Trauma Survivor.” This performance is a 

soliloquy of movement and spoken word focused on reclaiming the body from trauma, supported by a background of my 

writings, public and private, from the perspective of a sexual assault survivor. 


Drama Master Class 

1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 

The Fens 

Should NCHC add professional development sessions to the annual conference? 

Emily Feddes*, Montana State University 

Rachel Hurd*, Ball State University 

Emily Jones*, Oklahoma State University 

Jared Knight*, Iowa State University 

Doug Peterson, The University of South Dakota 

Jen Peterson, Morningside College 

Jeremiah Sammons*, Gallaudet University 

Audrey Van Acker*, Ball State University 

NCHC has provided significant professional development opportunities for faculty and administrators associated with 

honors through Beginning in Honors (BIH) and Developing in Honors (DIH). This session proposes the idea that NCHC 

should offer professional development for the over 450 students who attend the annual conference. An outline for a 

proposed Students in Honors (SIH) pilot program at the 2013 conference will be presented, followed by an open 

discussion of the idea, possible workshop topics and implementation strategy. 

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1:30 PM - 2:20 PM 


Honors Students as Campus Academic Mentors: Promoting Academic Excellence in Greek Life, Housing, and 

Beyond 

Sterling Dallas, University of North Carolina Wilmington* 

Gillian Perry, University of North Carolina Wilmington* 

Andrew Webber, University of North Carolina Wilmington* 

Honors college students who hold leadership positions on campus make valuable academic resources for on-campus 

organizations. Join us for a discussion about utilizing honors experience and resources to promote academic health in 

applied learning through student involvement on campus. 

Study Abroad or Study Within: Exploring Student Exchange Programs from a Domestic Perspective 

Brian Dunn, Fordham University 

Harry Kavros, Fordham University 

Dave Scalise, University of San Francisco 

Dayle Smith, University of San Francisco 

Talk about global business education instinctually has us looking beyond our nation's borders for learning opportunities. 

However, are we overlooking wonderful and diverse domestic learning opportunities from Wall Street and Silicon 

Valley? Join us in exploring institutional exchange partnerships and other cultural immersion experiences from a 

domestic perspective. 



1:30 PM - 2:30 PM 

Beacon D 


1:30 PM - 2:45 PM 

Hampton 



A Changing Africa: Cultural Practices, Global Investment, & Educational Opportunity 

Is Foreign Aid Tyrannical? 

Matthew Cherry, Azusa Pacific University* 

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Governments give out billions of dollars annually to other developing countries in the form of foreign aid. Recently, 

several authors and academics have raised the question, “Is foreign aid doing more harm than good?” This question, 

along with the current state of foreign aid, will be considered and discussed. 

African Women of the 21st Century: Educational Opportunities Begetting Environmental Sustainability 

Emma-Jean Weinstein, Emerson College* 

Focusing on the obstacles faced by women’s educational development and opportunity in Africa, we will hone in 

specifically on Kenyan women and girls. Theory from Frantz Fanon and Louis Althusser will be used to draw a parallel 

between women’s empowerment and an environmental sustainable economy in developing nations such as Kenya. 

Memory Erasure In Historic Sites 

Divine-Favour Anene, University of Louisville 

This presentation will address the issue of memory erasure in historic sites using the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove as a case 

study.The causes of this erasure and its effects on national identity will be discussed. A call to action on its implications 

for public entities will also be highlighted. 


2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 


City as Text : Morgantown Experience - Summer Program Ventures Outside the Classroom to Teach and 

Help Students Transition Into Life at the University 

Marie Leichliter, West Virginia University 

Few courses challenge the traditional structure of undergraduate education as fully as City as Text. During July 2012, 

the West Virginia University Honors College offered City as Text: Morgantown Experience as a 3-credit accelerated 

course designed specifically to assist incoming honors freshmen with their transition to life as a university student and 

honors scholar. 



The Natural World: Applications to Place as Text 

Brandon Daley, United States Air Force Academy* 

Few courses challenge the traditional structure of undergraduate education as fully as City as Text. During July 2012, 

the West Virginia University Honors College offered City as Text: Morgantown Experience as a 3-credit accelerated 

course designed specifically to assist incoming Honors freshman with their transition to life as a university student and 

Honors scholar. 



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2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 


Assessment of Critical Thinking in Honors and General Liberal Education Programs 

Marsha Driscoll, Bemidji State University 

This presentation will review the current findings of and on-going assessment of critical thinking differences for students 

in a university honors program compared to students in the university general liberal education program. At this time, 

cross-sectional results compare first and second year students. 



2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 


Challenging Traditional Images of Honors Programs Through Admission Processes: A Student’s Perspective 

Abrehet Gebremedhin, University of Denver* 

Craig Hirokawa, University of Denver* 

Matthew Markham, University of Denver* 

Vanessa Teck, University of Denver* 

What can administrators do to attract an increasing number of individuals from underrepresented demographics in 

university honors programs? As current honors students, present university practices surrounding admissions and 

application processes are analyzed and reviewed in order to arrive at strategies to diversify student demographics in 

honors programs. 

The Importance of a Diverse Student Body 

Gabriela Regalado, Lynn University* 

Gabriella Wuyke, Lynn University* 

Lynn University prides itself on being one of the most diverse campuses in the nation. Because of this, many students 

have been able to grow outside of the classroom by meetin new cultures, customs, and people from all over the world. 

Students will share their opinions about the diverse student body and propose that all campuses should engage in this 

cultural emersion. 


Diversity 

2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 


From Anthropological Need to Educational Right: Migrant Youth and Social Interaction in Classrooms 

Manuel Espinoza, University of Colorado Denver 

Tamara Lhungay, University of Colorado Denver* 

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Tania Valenzuela, Regis University* 

Amanda Wong, University of Colorado Denver* 

This session features a discussion of findings from the Right to Learn Project (RTL), an interdisciplinary endeavor 

investigating the social interactional roots of educational rights with the goal of creating evidence for use in civil rights 

litigation. Additionally, participants will discuss the interactional dynamics of junior faculty-college student inquiry into 

salient and timely social issues. 



2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 

Beacon A 

Small But Mighty: How Our Tiny Honors Program Builds Community Through Over Thirty Honors Events 

Every Semester 

Johnny Blount, Christian Brothers University* 

Tracie Burke, Christian Brothers University 

The CBU Honors Program is small but very active. We will discuss how our program builds community by hosting over 

30 events every semester. These include plays, retreats, murder mysteries, museum visits, socials, lectures, documentaries, 

and more. We’ll share our favorites and leave time for you to share yours. 

UST Honors: Getting Our Point Across 

Mary Beth Holmes, University of St. Thomas* 

Introducing a participation point system to the honors program gave students the incentive to own their honors experience. 

Through various activities, students connected with their fellow scholars, which fostered stronger relationships inside and 

outside the classroom. The presentation will cover how this system has improved the program as a whole. 



2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 

Beacon B 

A Case Study in Teaching a Survey Course to Honors Summer Abroad Students: Triumphs and Vicissitudes 

Liza Davis, Kennesaw State University 

Abridging an honors world literature course typically taught over one semester challenges the instructor to explore the 

relationship between text and place without marginalizing other cultures. I will describe what worked and what didn’t 

during a five-week study abroad session in Italy, with ample suggestions for application in other fields. 

Oxford – Where You Become a Different Person After Six Weeks 

James Juroe, Oxford Study Abroad Program 

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A discussion on how qualified students can enroll in various overseas study programs (Semester and/or Summer) cosponsored 

by leading colleges of Oxford University (Christ Church, Magdalen, Trinity, etc.) and return to the U.S. as a 

“different person.” 



2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 

Dalton A/B 

Fire Extinguishers on the Beach 

John Bailly, Florida International University 

Robert Colom, Florida International University* 

Susan Tapia, Florida International University* 

Students scream "cherries" in crowded museums. They set off fire extinguishers on Miami Beach. They become artwork. 

The Aesthetics & Values course has been a local success in uniting students of every discipline to serve their community, 

engaging them in art. Spread globally, art becomes a platform for social change. 



2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 

Exeter A/B 

Using an Emergency Response Protocol to Facilitate Consensus-Based Planning 

Alicia Miller, Ramapo College of New Jersey* 

This project studies use of the Incident Command System (ICS) to manage the planning committee for an honors family 

day event. ICS is a protocol used to manage and facilitate inter-agency coordination in response to large-scale 

emergencies. When integrated into the event planning committee, it will facilitate efficient consensus-based planning. 



2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 

Fairfax A 

Steps in a Staircase: Supporting Students' Academic and Experiential Pursuits 

Leah Joos, University of Cincinnati 

Jessica King, University of Cincinnati 

Charles Wiederhold, University of Cincinnati* 

Brandon Williams, University of Cincinnati* 

Join the University of Cincinnati’s Honors Program for an interactive discussion centering on experiential learning and 

student involvement. Staff and students will discuss how curricular and advising changes are adding value to the in- 

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classroom experience, promoting involvement beyond campus, and helping students uncover their passions through 

completion of self-designed projects. 



2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 

Fairfax B 

Factors and Methods Regarding Honors Retention 

Johanna Beck, La Salle University* 

David Comberiate, La Salle University* 

Richard Nigro, La Salle University 

Kristen Whewell, La Salle University* 

Miranda Yiengst, La Salle University* 

La Salle’s Honors Program has a retention rate of 99% from freshman to sophomore year, which remains high throughout 

all four years. In order to retain freshmen students, La Salle’s Honors Program has developed a unique class structure, a 

diversity of course offerings, small classes, and a growing recruitment program. 



2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 

Gardner 

Helping Humanities, Social Science and Arts Students Get Started in Research: The SHARE Award 


Virginia Hettinger, University of Connecticut 

Gwen Pearson, University of Connecticut 

Claire Simonich, University of Connecticut* 

SHARE is designed especially for social science, humanities and arts students in the earlier stages of their college careers 

to introduce them to research in their chosen field and give them the skills they will need for further research projects. 

International Internships with Literary Leanings 

Laura Newberry, University of North Carolina Wilmington* 

Christine Stark, University of North Carolina Wilmington* 

International internships are becoming increasingly important to literary-minded students. In a world of globalization, it is 

necessary to experience how the ideas learned at a U.S. institution fit into a larger discourse and a larger job market. 

These internships push students culturally while expanding their skill set. 



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2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 


Arcadia University Voices 

Christine Bondira, Arcadia University* 

Keren Murillo, Arcadia University 

Aashika Suseendran, Arcadia University* 

As part of Arcadia University's English Honors curriculum, students of Professor Nancy Walsh's Thought & Expression I 

Honors class prepared and presented a compilation of Arcadian perspectives, utilizing oral history as a vehicle of 

expression. The presenters then collaborated to create a website (http://www.wix.com/auvoices/knights) to showcase the 

semester-long project. 

Oral History "Coffee House" with NCHC and SRHC Founders and Contributors 

Philip Frana, University of Central Arkansas 

Kirby Richardson, University of Central Arkansas 

The presenters are applying oral history interview techniques in formal memory jogging conferences to collect knowledge 

of the history of both the National Collegiate Honors Council and Southern Regional Honors Council. Frana and 

Richardson are conducting life histories with founders and contributors at both annual meetings, and will share 

information about the extent, scope, and protocols of the project in this session. 



2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 


Beyond Mere Civility: Argument & Interpretation in the Honors Classroom 

Robert Groven, Augsburg College 

Many maintain civility is the cure for classroom clashes over controversial topics. But is civility enough? This session 

argues good classroom discussion relies on better creation, communication and critiques of interpretative arguments. This 

session presents a model for constructing interpretative arguments, examples with difficult topics and examples of class 

activities. 



2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 


Department-Wide Impact of Student Success Through Peer Instruction and Mentorship in Science Courses 

Lynn Andreas, Missouri State University* 

Maria Jones, Missouri State University* 

Joshua Smith, Missouri State University 

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Honors students enrolled in a course to foster education and leadership in the biomedical sciences. Students assisted 

instructors, designing and implementing new learning pedagogy. Peer instructors designed modules for laboratory 

courses, in-class activities, and utilized social media. Courses with peer instruction dramatically increased retention and 

academic achievement, improving student success. 

Teaching Each Other – Fourth-Year Honors Students as Mentors in First-Year Courses 

Ivy Bohnlein, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 

David Jones, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 

Jefford Vahlbusch, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 

At the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, fourth-year honors students have the opportunity to come full-circle in their 

education as mentors and teachers in first-year seminars. This session will explore the pedagogy of students as mentors, 

the benefits and challenges of the arrangement, and new directions for students as honors educators. 



2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 

Public Garden 

Getting Your Geek 

Shelby Lawson, University of Louisville* 

Through my role as an orientation leader, I have recognized that honors freshmen bring a unique set of anxieties and 

apprehensions to college. In this session, I'll review common anxieties and concerns of honors freshmen and address ways 

to help them overcome first-year fears and enhance their overall college experience. 

Learning (about) Communities: Goals of a First Year Learning Community 

Anne Dotter, University of Kansas 

Learning communities are commonly geared toward creating a smaller, more comfortable community within larger ones. 

The health-themed LC at the University of Kansas intends to use this as a basis for its students better to connect with 

diverse groups across campus(es) and community(ies). 



2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 

Riverway 

Gender-based Violence and Ghanaian Culture 

Grace Sharritt, Ball State University* 

“Gender-based Violence and Ghanaian Culture” is the result of an independent study and year long study abroad of a Ball 

State student trying to find ways to break barriers for women in the developing world. In this presentation, the cultural 

factors behind gender-based violence and culturally relevant solutions will be discussed. 

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Inspiring Ideas and Solutions: Improving Conditions for Women in the Peruvian Amazon 

Victoria Abolencia, Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus* 

Lindsey Walker, Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus* 

Many societal, cultural and governmental structures are inefficient in affording equal opportunities to women. Inspired 

from research projects conducted during NCHC’s Winterim in the Peruvian Amazon, this roundtable will discuss research 

findings from projects conducted by students regarding women’s issues in Peru. 


Diversity 

2:30 PM - 3:20 PM 


Retention: The Balance between Mechanistic and Individualized Advising 

Leslie Baylis, Honors College, Western Kentucky University 

Ami Carter, Honors College, Western Kentucky University 

Retention: The balance between mechanistic and individualized advising becomes more about the personal connection 

the student feels with the advisor and the honors staff and less about the mechanistic advising process. It is not about the 

numbers, but it is all about the relationship. 

Strategies for Increasing Enrollment of Honors Students in Business 

Cheryl Chamblin, Millikin University 

Kevin Stocks, Millikin University* 

Honors curriculum substantially develops skillsets that translate into success in the student’s primary discipline. This 

presentation examines the importance of strategically recruiting honors caliber business majors to improve the academic 

caliber of the Millikin University Tabor School of Business and the diversity of the honors program. 



3:30 AM - 4:20 PM 

Back Ballroom A 

Challenging Traditional Course Delivery: iPads in Honors Classes 

Laura Frost, Point Park University 

Zoë Sadler, Point Park University* 

Within the framework of “Challenging Structures”, we offer a presentation of an iPad initiative at Point Park University 

where iPads were used to challenge the traditional course delivery paradigm. We will present both faculty and student 

perspectives, examples of applications used for classes and preliminary assessment data. 

iPads for Honors Seminar: Evaluation of First Year Program 

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Edward Kardas, Southern Arkansas University 


An evaluation was conducted using a slightly modified version Roger Fidler's iPad User Survey. The main purpose was to 

gauge student satisfaction (N=53, 88% return rate). Results found that 78% indicated either Strongly Agree or Agree to 

the question: "Honors College should continue to supply iPads to incoming students." 



3:30 PM - 4:20 PM 


Mission Impossible II: Honors Assessment within Challenging Institutional Structures 

Vincent Brewton, University of North Alabama 

Michelle Hawley, California State University, Los Angeles 


The degree to which a university perceives honors as a "real" academic program largely determines the success of honors 

assessment. Our panel will use the connections between assessment and the institutional footprint of honors to examine 

progress in our respective programs (a small private, large public, and mid-sized regional university). 



3:30 PM - 4:20 PM 


Supporting Highly-Gifted Spectrum Disorder Students within the Honors College 

Terese Gemme, Southern Connecticut State University 

Applicants to honors colleges include a growing number of highly-gifted autism spectrum disorder students. By better 

understanding the challenges they face, we can refine our recruitment and evaluation criteria, implement classroom 

strategies and provide mentoring services that enable these students to thrive within the honors college environment. 

The Hoops That We’ve Jumped Through: Autism and its Ramifications in Higher Education 

Michael Ulloa, Franklin Pierce University* 

Many higher functioning individuals along the autism spectrum are now challenged in their diagnosis by the APA’s 

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This is problematic for a number of autistics who nurture the 

dream of attending college alongside their legitimate concerns about working within the established academic structures. 


Diversity 

3:30 PM - 4:20 PM 


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International Service Learning: A Multi-disicplinary Approach 

Dayle Smith, University of San Francisco 

Integrating service learning into honors programming provides students with transformative personal experiences; 

opportunities for undergraduate research; and, the chance to grow professionally. This session reviews a cross-disciplinary 

pedagogical approach for building a multi-school student experience addressing human capacity and cottage industry for 

sustainable economic development in the third world. 

Social Entrepreneurship in Haiti: a Vision for Honors 

Joshua Goralski, Rockhurst University* 

Phillip Steiner, Rockhurst University* 

“Challenging structure” fittingly describes the socioeconomic system of the nation of Haiti. This session will recount the 

story of two honors students who led a group to Haiti to explore social entrepreneurship and their current push to develop 

a corresponding honors course. Please bring your ideas for discussion! 



3:30 PM - 4:20 PM 

Beacon A 

A Networked Community: Growing an Honors Program Through Student-Led Initiatives 

Raquel Delabarrera, LaGuardia Community College* 

Ramon Rootharam, LaGuardia Community College* 

Emanuelle Williams, LaGuardia Community College* 

Tremaine Wright, LaGuardia Community College* 

We will briefly outline the challenges of building an honors community on an urban, commuter community college 

campus, and focus on student-led initiatives that have increased student-engagement. Strategies discussed will include: 

our honors student website, use of social media and networking events, honors alumni support, and a transfer peer 

network. 

The Coffeehouse: A Tool for Building Social Capital 

Krystafer Redden, The Honors College at the University of Houston* 

Do you wish people could see more to you than just your field of study? The Coffeehouse in The Honors College at The 

University of Houston aims to offer students of all majors an opportunity to showcase the breadth of their talent in a nonacademic 

setting. 



3:30 PM - 4:20 PM 

Beacon B 

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Honors, Comunitas, and the Camino 

Bill Atwill, University of North Carolina Wilmington 

Sterling Dallas, University of North Carolina Wilmington* 

Gillian Perry, University of North Carolina Wilmington* 

Valerie Rider, University of North Carolina Wilmington 

Andrew Webber, University of North Carolina Wilmington* 

We offer a model for cost-effective interdisciplinary study-abroad honors courses combining language, culture and 

exploration on foot. Walking from place to place emulates learning in earlier centuries, allowing for discussion and 

absorption. This past summer, 14 students and two faculty members walked 400 miles on a medieval pilgrimage path in 

Spain. 



3:30 PM - 4:20 PM 

Dalton A/B 

I'm an S.A.P. for Academics: Student Affairs Professionals Working in Academic Affairs 

Daniel Anzueto, Florida International University 

In honors colleges across the country, student affairs professionals are challenging historic academic structures to develop 

community by creating innovative programs and pushing the barriers of academics to create new approaches to education. 

Attendees will assess their communities and learn student affairs theories to develop programs that enhance student 

experiences. 



3:30 PM - 4:20 PM 

Exeter A/B 

Overcoming the Challenges of Integrating Honors and Education Majors 

Miranda Aaron, Shippensburg University* 

Kim Klein, Shippensburg University 

Holly Plank, Shippensburg University* 

Honors education majors must fulfill rigorous curricular requirements that leave little space for free electives. With so 

little flexibility, how can honors fit in? Learn how the Shippensburg University Honors Program has tailored its 

coursework, research and service-learning opportunities, and international experiences to meet the distinctive needs of 

education majors. 



3:30 PM - 4:20 PM 

Fairfax A 

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Peer Mentors in HNR 101 

Belle Zembrodt, Northern Kentucky University 

Peer mentors will describe how they help incoming students make a successful transition to NKU and the honors program. 

By positively influencing fellow students, they will discuss how they learn and grow. 



Peer Allies Through Honors: A Student Initiative 

Christine Nykyforchyn, University of Connecticut 

One of the hardest things for freshman entering college can be creating that feeling of community and home in a new 

environment. The Peer Allies Through Honors (PATH) Program focuses on utilizing upperclassmen mentorship to create 

a bond with the incoming freshmen and to introduce them into the honors community. 



3:30 PM - 4:20 PM 

Fairfax B 

First Round Draft: Where NFL Football Meets Honors Admissions-An Innovative Approach to Honors 

Selection Decisions 

Robert Groven, Augsburg College 

Honors admission committees strive to look beyond test scores and GPAs, but how to consider individual experiences 

without subjective prejudice or arbitrary rubrics? One liberal arts college uses an innovative process modeled after the 

NFL draft. This session presents the “draft” procedure, scoring rubrics, database, statistics, outcomes and an appraisal. 



3:30 PM - 4:20 PM 

Gardner 

The Role of the Newly Established Honors College in an Emerging Research Institution 

John Hood, Texas State University 

As a designated emerging research institution, Texas State University's prestige has increased. As the nexus for 

undergraduate research, the honors college has increased academic performance and expectations through cross campus 

collaborations, donor outreach for undergraduate research funding, undergraduate research conferences, and student 

generated on-line research journals. 



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3:30 PM - 4:20 PM 


Differences in Performance between Students Participating in a Post-secondary Honors Program and Those 

Who do not: a Correlational Study 

Scott Furtwengler, San Jacinto College 

The present study explores whether a difference exists in performance, as measured by GPA, between students in honors 

programs and those who were eligible but chose to forego such an experience. After attending this session, participants 

should have a better understanding of how participation in honors programs affects academic achievement. 



3:30 PM - 4:20 PM 


Narratives, Connections and Contributions: Using Case Study Research in an Honors Senior Seminar 

Alex Claus, Keene State College* 

Pru Cuper, Keene State College 

Whitney Cyr, Keene State College* 

Rebecca Lasinsk, Keene State College* 

Greg McCormick, Keene State College* 

Jillian Tomaselli, Keene State College* 

Hannah Walker, Keene State College* 

Keene State College honors students share the case study research they conducted for their program’s senior seminar. 

With each student serving as his or her own “case”, participants explain the research questions, data tables and 

interdisciplinary frameworks they used to examine their own growth and development since entering college. 



3:30 PM - 4:20 PM 


Challenging Traditional Class (room) Structures: Student/Faculty Team Teaching 

Elizabeth Bleicher, Ithaca College 

Kaitlin Hulbert, Ithaca College* 

Natalie Lazo, Ithaca College* 

Vitoria Wolak, Ithaca College* 

To both tap and enhance academic engagement among the honors population, students in a first-year seminar at Ithaca 

College assume leadership of their course in collaboration with their professor. This panel describes the model they use to 

scaffold and transition from faculty- to student-led class structures, and compares it with two other models used at peer 

institutions to offer participants multiple perspectives on student/faculty team teaching. The faculty member will 

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describe the benefits and challenges of creating a classroom where power and responsibility are shared. A strategy guide 

for infusing pedagogical variety and student leadership methods into classroom discussions will be provided. 

Honors Students Do Honors Teaching 

Paige Eggleston, University of Maine* 

Molly Flanagan, University of Maine* 

Mimi Killinger, University of Maine 

This presentation will examine the UMaine Honors College’s expansion of the partnership between honors instructors and 

students to include undergraduate student teaching assistants—“Honors Course Associates”—who play the dual role of 

fellow student and teacher in our Honors 180 “A Cultural Odyssey” course. We will explore the benefits of having honors 

students intimately involved in the inner workings of this course—from syllabus construction to grading and ongoing 

organization of the class—and we will furthermore consider downsides to this collaborative work, though we have found 

that the positives of having Course Associates far outweigh the negatives. 



3:30 PM - 4:20 PM 

Public Garden 

It’s Net Beneficial: Honors and Debate Collaborations 

Kasey Gardner, Los Medanos College 

Jennifer Saito, Los Medanos College 

The Honors and Debate Programs at Los Medanos College have an innovative and mutually beneficial partnership. By 

working together, students gain opportunities, the directors experience less burnout, and both programs raise their profile. 

We will provide recommendations about forming similar collaborations on your campus with debate or other academic 

initiatives. 



Salon 21: Interdisciplinary Communication 

Angelika Wilkerson, Franklin Pierce University* 

Providing educational opportunities and activities that appeal to students from the variety of disciplines offered at a liberal 

arts university can be challenging. Salon 21: an intellectual discussion session developed by the Franklin Pierce 

University Honors Program has found a way to bridge this gap, while having fun as well. 



3:30 PM - 4:20 PM 


Do What Thou Wilt? Encouraging Participation in Honors Activities 

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Gordon Atlas, Alfred University 

Debra Schroeder, College of St. Scholastica 

This session will explore methods used to encourage student participation in honors activities in small college honors 

programs. We will describe our own approaches to motivating students and, then, open up a discussion of effective ways 

to develop an active, engaged honors community. 

Honors Faculty Development: An Online Module for New Honors Instructors 

Gloria Cox, University of North Texas 

An online tutorial for faculty members who are new to honors teaching and want to know about the program and 

expectatations for honors classes. Self-paced and always available, an online tutorial providse an easily accessible and 

helpful faculty development opportunity. 

Roundtable 


3:30 PM - 4:45 PM 

Hampton 



Evolution of the Literary Word: Native American Oral Tradition, Copyright History, and Translation as 

Cultural Appropriation 

Native American Children's Literature: Issues and Inquiries 

Jennifer Ackerman, Elmhurst College* 

Through a thorough analysis of primary and secondary materials related to Native American children’s literature the five 

main issues of authority, accuracy, authenticity and the portrayal of stereotypes were discovered. This project required 

much library work using scholarly sources and examining local public library collections. 

By Any Other Name: The Politics of Popular Fiction in Translation 

Elizabeth Cortright, Emerson College* 

As the Italian proverb says, “translation is treason.” And, without critical examination, translation can be a means of 

cultural appropriation, stereotyping and valuation. This paper uses The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Harry Potter to 

examine how publishers change popular fiction, and why they believe these changes are necessary. 

A Penny for Your Thoughts: E-Book Piracy and the Value of Ideas 

Megan Seabaugh, Emerson College* 

Can online piracy ever be ethical or justifiable? With the advent of the Internet and e-readers, it has become easier than 

ever to pirate scholarly and literary work. While the idea of e-book piracy is generally feared by the publishing industry, 

this project examines the advantages piracy can have to writers, publishers and readers. 

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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 


International Reception 

Special 

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM 

Commonwealth 

ConPlan ’13 Committee Meeting 

Meeting 


9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 

Public Garden 

BHAP-5. Budgeting for Honors 



tbd 

tbd 

tbd 

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 

The Fens 

BHAP-6. “Something Practical for Students” 


Jared Knight, Iowa State University 

Audrey Van Acker, Ball State University 

tbd 

tbd 

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 


Teaching & Learning Post Conference Workshop 

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 



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9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 



9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

Hampton 

Research Forum 

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Best Honors Administrative Practices (BHAP) 


Best Honors Administrative Practices (BHAP) sessions are designed to allow participants with all levels of 

honors experience to focus on a number of key administrative issues facing honors programs and honors 

colleges. Among the 2011 BHAP presenters are five past NCHC presidents, NCHC’s current Vice President, 

five NCHC committee chairs, and eight NCHC- Recommended Site Visitors. 

All BHAP sessions will be held Public Garden and The Fens. 


10:30 AM– 12:30 PM 

Public Garden 

BHAP-1. Strategic Planning & Outcomes Assessment? 

Moderators: 




Douglass Sullivan-Gonzalez, University of Mississippi 

10:30 AM– 12:30 PM 

The Fens 

BHAP-2. Honors Advising & Mentoring? 

Moderators: 

Jessica Mallard, West Texas A&M University 





9:30 AM– 11:30 AM 

Public Garden 

BHAP-3. Annual Reports and Program Evaluation? 

Moderators: 




Bob Spurrier, University of Oklahoma 

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10:30 AM– 12:30 PM 

The Fens 

BHAP-4 Experiential Learning in Honors? 

Moderators: 

Elizabeth Beck, Iowa State University (ret’d) 





9:30 AM– 11:30 AM 

Public Garden 

BHAP-5. Budgeting for Honors? 

Moderators: 


tbd 

tbd 

tbd 

10:30 AM– 12:30 PM 

The Fens 

BHAP-6. “Something Practical for Students” 

Moderators: 

Jared Knight, Iowa State University 

Audrey Van Acker, Ball State University 

tbd 

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City as Text - Explorations 


City as Text Facilitators 

Elizabeth C. Beck, Iowa State University (Retired) 

Bernice Braid, Long Island University Brooklyn 

Susan Cannata, University of North Carolina - Pembroke 

Devon Graham, Florida International University 

Ada Long, University of Alabama at Birmingham 

Kathy Lyon, Winthrop University 

Peter Machonis, Florida State University 


Jesse Peters, University of North Carolina – Pembroke 


City as Text – The Honors Semesters Committee of The National Collegiate Honors Council is delighted to invite you to 

an exciting City as Text (CAT) experience. 

One of the signature programs of NCHC’s annual conference, City as Text is an opportunity to utilize site-based 

experiential inquiry to formulate an understanding of places and issues. It is a setting for this conference that invites 

thoughtful exploration. Participants in this 2012 CAT session will take advantage of the conference hotel’s strategic 

location to explore a metropolitan area faced with the difficult task of integrating population, environment, economic 

pressure to grow, and vision. This is an unusual chance to make a real connection between the theme of our conference 

and the setting of our meeting. 

Our session takes participants out of the hotel, working in small teams, to discover – if possible – what makes this city 

tick. Time is limited: come to CAT Orientation on time, prepared with a notebook and pen, some cash, and ready to 

leave once assembled into exploration groups. When you return, you will formulate a brief report on your findings, and 

benefit from those of all the other teams sharing their impressions with the larger group. Together you will fashion a 

sense of Phoenix that is a rich map of the people, sites, issues and activities that speak for an intensely engaged local 

population. 

We ask you to choose the kinds of theme you want to explore, and allow us to confirm the many behind the scenes offices 

where small groups will be met to engage in private conversations about questions you want to ask. During Orientation, 

all teams will be furnished with street maps and instructions about your hosts, suggestions about questions you might 

begin with, and overall topics you need to think about. All destinations are interesting, and will allow you to pay attention 

to the design elements of an unusually visually oriented city. 

All destinations are reachable by walking or on public transportation (instructions distributed during Orientation). A few 

charge modest admission fees. You will pick up a picnic lunch close to the hotel or en route to your exploration 

site. Register early so that we can inform city agencies which groups are headed where, confirming your interest in their 

good work, and let you know in advance which specific options they are offering to you. Be precise and accurate about 

your September/October contact addresses so that we can send you links to background articles related to the theme you 

have selected. This should be a very interesting CAT experience, and we welcome you to share it with us! 

Deadline for CAT registration: Friday, September 9. Electronic confirmation of group assignment 

should reach you by October 3, with links to relevant background readings. 

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Committee Meetings 


Board of Directors 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Constitution Ballroom 

Conference Planning 2013 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Constitution Ballroom 

Honors Semesters 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Beacon G 

Student Affairs 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Beacon F 


Finance 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM Riverway 

Honors Advising 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Beacon D 

Membership & Marketing 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Exeter A/B 

Partners in the Parks 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM Beacon A 

Publications Board 8:30 PM – 12:00 AM Public Garden 

Science & Mathematics 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Beacon A 

Teaching & Learning 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Beacon B 

Two-Year College 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Berkeley 

Small College 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Dalton A/B 


Awards & Grants 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM The Fens 

Constitution & Bylaws 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Exeter A/B 

Education of the Gifted Special Interest Group 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Fairfax B 

External Relations 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Dalton A/B 

Large University Special Interest Group 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Gardner 

Major Scholarship 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Berkeley A/B 

Personnel 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Beacon A 

Portz Fellowship 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Beacon B 

Professional Development 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Jefferson 


Assessment & Evaluation 4:30 AM – 5:30 PM The Fens 

ConPlan ’13 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM The Fens 

Diversity Issues 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Fairfax B 

International Education 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Berkeley A/B 

Nominating 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Clarendon A/B 

Research 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Riverway 

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Beacon D 


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Developing in Honors (DIH) 


Developing in Honors (DIH) is NCHC’s annual nuts-and-bolts workshop for experienced honors 

administrators, faculty, and professional staff. (“Experienced” means that you will have completed at least one 

year in your current honors position by the time of NCHC’s 2012 conference in Boston.) The format for DIH is 

that each panelist will make a brief presentation (no more than 5-minute) before the session is opened for 

questions and discussion. These panels are meant to be interactive, so please come with questions. 

8:00 AM – 9:20 AM 

Opening Panel: Retention in Honors: The Arguments to Keep the GPA High or to Keep the GPA Low 

Moderator: 

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 

2-1 Helping Senior Honors Students in their Transition from College Hampton 

Moderator: 

2-2 Developing Community Among Upper-Level Honors Students Gardner 

Moderator: 

2-3 Working with Faculty, Students, and Administrators to Develop Expectations Fairfax A 

for Honors Theses 

Moderator: 

2-4 Cultivating Honors Alumni Engagement and Support Fairfax B 

Moderator: 

2-5 Effective Programming in Honors Residences Berkley 

Moderator: 

2-6 Recruiting and Retaining Honors Students Public Garden 

Moderator: 

2-7 What Makes the "Honors" in Honors Study Abroad Programs The Fens 

Moderator: 

2-8 How to Define Your Honors Mission Riverway 

Moderator: 

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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

3-1 Combating Charges of Elitism as your Honors Program Grows Hampton 

Moderator: 

3-2 Alternative Teaching in Honors: Team Teaching, Experimental Approaches, etc. Gardner 

Moderator: 

3-3 Honors Curriculum Development Fairfax A 

Moderator: 

3-4 Honors as a Campus Resource Fairfax B 

Moderator: 

3-5 Honors Pedagogy Berkley 

Moderator: 

3-6 Why Honors Advising Matters So Much Public Garden 

Moderator: 

3-7 Maximizing the Honors Budget in Difficult Economic Times The Fens 

Moderator: 

3-8 Honors Housing Riverway 

Moderator: 

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 

4-1 Hampton 

Moderator: 

4-2 Gardner 

Moderator: 

4-3 Fairfax A 

Moderator: 

4-4 Fairfax B 

Moderator: 

4-5 Berkley 

Moderator: 

4-6 Public Garden 

Moderator: 

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4-7 The Fens 

Moderator: 

4-8 Riverway 

Moderator: 

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Student Interdisciplinary Research Panels 



Hampton 

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM 

Student Interdisciplinary Research Panel 1: 

Medieval History & Literature: Child Abandonment, Arthurian Studies, and the Crusades 

The Saint Meets the Sultan 

Mark Wolfe, University of Indianapolis* 

The Crusades were a dark time for Christianity. Nevertheless, St. Francis and Sultan Malik al-Kamil had an interesting 

encounter in the midst of warfare. Although both were wary of the other originally, I argue that their encounter would 

change each other’s outlook on the nature of the other’s faith afterwards. 

Unwanted Children in Medieval Europe 

Liu Dana, Marist College* 

This presentation examines the lives of unwanted children in Europe during the Middle Ages. It looks at the different 

terms used to label these children, the attitudes towards them and how they were cared for. These attitudes changed and 

evolved throughout the Middle Ages and affected the way in which unwanted children were taken care of in the the Early 

Modern Period. 

A Perfect Reign of Queen and King: A literary Analysis of the relationship of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere 

Ethan Escareno, Elmhurst College* 

The literary roles of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere shift because society needs them to; as Arthur becomes a more 

dominant, active king, so Guinevere must become a more dominant, active queen; both for her husband, and for Britain. 

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 


Underground Movements: Vietnam War Protests, Marijuana Slang, and Ethical Zombie 

Slang and Criminalization: How Cannabis Slang has Changed in Response to Federal Drug Control Policy in 

the United States, 1937 – 2011 

Rose Bono, Virginia Commonwealth University Honors College* 

This paper examines the linguistic and social trends in cannabis slang, which have been shaped by federal drug policy and 

by overarching societal acceptance of marijuana use. Features of era-specific terms within the United States from 1937 to 

present day show a relationship between street slang and federal marijuana crackdowns. 

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Use Your Braaaaaiiinss: The Ethical Value of Zombies 

Stephen Marzocca, Marist College* 

Many critics of zombie horror see little to no artistic or moral value in the genre, deeming zombie horror unworthy of 

discussing due to its grotesque nature. This presentation refutes this perception and reveals a zombie genre which sparks 

moral contemplation through ethically controversial decisions throughout the films. 

Vietnam War Protests: The Role of Censorship and Media 

Samantha Howell, Emerson College* 

I explain why the Vietnam War was the first American war that received massive amounts of protesting. My paper 

focused on why the war was called a "living room war," and how the decline of military censorship allowed journalists to 

portray the brutalities of war, inciting antiwar sentiment among Americans. 

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM 



Critical Legal Studies: Challenging Traditional Legal Thought 

Cross Emily, The University of Montana Davidson Honors College* 

Since its rise in the 1970s, Critical Legal Studies (CLS) has helped change the way lawyers and judges view and interpret 

legal doctrine, especially on issues of discrimination and subordination. This paper explores how CLS may continue to 

play a valuable role in the legal world. 

That's Not Purple, Mary, That Color Up There Is MAUVE: AIDS and the Evolution of Fabulous Theater 

Robert Onorato, Emerson College* 

This paper examines the influence of the AIDS epidemic upon American gay theater, especially as social and political 

shifts in perception and understanding of the gay community were reflected in, and perhaps even caused by, the work of 

gay playwrights and theater artists. 

The Sexuality of the Unicorn 

Brittany Oswald, Emerson College* 

This research paper takes the cultural use of the unicorn and amplifies it to discover its symbolic meaning. 

3:30 PM - 4:45 PM 


Histories of Science and Social Science: Sociobiological Ethics, Utilitarianism, and Economics 

Balancing the Birthrate, Planning Parenthood: A Sociobiological Critique of Margaret Sanger 

Lauren Johnson, Westminster College* 

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I critique Margaret Sanger’s work with an evolutionary feminist and sociobiological perspective. By re-examining the 

science in which she founded her belief in eugenics, I separate the misunderstanding that led her to the bigotry of eugenics 

from a body of work that astutely answered to women’s lives and needs. 

Tool or Science? : The Methodological Paradox of Neoclassical Economics 

Melanie Long, Westminster College* 

Neoclassical economics has historically aligned itself with the physical sciences. However, economic models violate 

modern scientific criteria by highlighting predictive capacity and adaptability as sufficient standards of evidence, casting 

doubt on the scientific standing of economics. A realignment of the field’s goals and methods are suggested to mitigate 

this conflict. 

Philosophy and Science: Bridging the Gap to Reduce Irrational Decision-Making 

Haley Vest, Longwood University* 

The major purpose of philosophy is to tell us how we should do things. Meanwhile, the sciences are primarily responsible 

for describing how things are. When applied together, we can learn how to make more rational decisions while 

encouraging a new topic that is more practical than either subject alone. 


Hampton 

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM 


Pressures of Globalization: the Arab Spring, Medical Ethics, and Jordanian Politics 

Friends with Benefits? Examining the Relationship between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Gulf 

Cooperation Council (GCC) 

Bojan Francuz, St. Norbert College* 

The trend of regional unification is becoming widespread across the globe. Different nation-states are coming together to 

form economic, political and security unions as a response to the pressures of globalization. As a result, during my 

semester abroad in Jordan, I conducted independent research in collaboration with Dr. Jawad Anani, former Minister of 

State for Prime Ministry Affairs and Foreign Minister of Jordan. It is an excellent opportunity to test whether this model 

is sustainable and can be successfully replicated in other parts of the world with high concentration of small developing 

nation-states – e.g. my native region, the Balkans. 

Doing Anything for the Cure: Exploitation through the Globalization of Clinical Trials 

Nicole Bedera, Westminster College 

The lack of access to adequate health care in developing countries has created a desperate environment in which many 

populations can only receive treatment through clinical trials. American pharmaceutical companies are capitalizing on the 

chance to manipulate a deficient regulatory environment to conduct clinical trials despite ethical concerns. 

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Democratization of the MENA Region: An Analysis of the Causes of the Arab Spring in Tunisia, Egypt, and 

Libya 

Cori Simmons, Suffolk University* 

The people of North Africa challenged the very structure of their society in the Arab Awakening; however, it shouldn’t 

have happened the way the world saw it, or maybe not at all. Considering historical arguments, with new economic and 

socio-political analyses, this paper asks of the Arab world: Why now? 

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 


American Challenges & Solutions: Refugee Law, Urban Gardening, & Educational Reform 

American Education: A Work In Progress 

Rebecca Isenhart, Emerson College* 

“American Education: A Work In Progress” focuses on inherent inequality in American education and explores strategies 

for closing those gaps. The presenter chose this topic because she is deeply passionate about understanding, exposing and 

repairing inequalities and believes improving education is the first step toward achieving that goal. 

Community Gardens Select for Unique Assemblages of Wild Bees in Urban Landscapes 

Alicia Miggins, Long Island University Brooklyn Campus* 

Urbanization contributes to the global decline in biodiversity, which includes pollinators. Our study established baseline 

data on wild bees found in Brooklyn community gardens and identified environmental factors that influence their 

diversity patterns. We also assessed complementarity between our bee community and others documented in the region. 

The Inefficiencies of American Refugee Law as Highlighted by the Current Plight of Mexican Immigrants 

Caitlin Lezell, Suffolk University* 

This paper challenges American immigration policy and refugee criteria by asserting American responsibility in assisting 

the victims of the current Mexican drug war, emphasizing that human rights must remain top priority above any other 

political agenda in such situations. 

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM 


A Changing Africa: Cultural Practices, Global Investment, & Educational Opportunity 

Is Foreign Aid Tyrannical? 

Matthew Cherry, Azusa Pacific University* 

Governments give out billions of dollars annually to other developing countries in the form of foreign aid. Recently, 

several authors and academics have raised the question, “Is foreign aid doing more harm than good?” This question, 

along with the current state of foreign aid, will be considered and discussed. 

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African Women of the 21st Century: Educational Opportunities Begetting Environmental Sustainability 

Emma-Jean Weinstein, Emerson College* 

Focusing on the obstacles faced by women’s educational development and opportunity in Africa, we will hone in 

specifically on Kenyan women and girls. Theory from Frantz Fanon and Louis Althusser will be used to draw a parallel 

between women’s empowerment and an environmental sustainable economy in developing nations such as Kenya. 

Memory Erasure In Historic Sites 

Divine-Favour Anene, University of Louisville 

This presentation will address the issue of memory erasure in historic sites using the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove as a case 

study.The causes of this erasure and its effects on national identity will be discussed. A call to action on its implications 

for public entities will also be highlighted. 

3:30 PM - 4:45 PM 


Evolution of the Literary Word: Native American Oral Tradition, Copyright History, and Translation as Cultural 

Appropriation 

Native American Children's Literature: Issues and Inquiries 

Jennifer Ackerman, Elmhurst College* 

Through a thorough analysis of primary and secondary materials related to Native American children’s literature the five 

main issues of authority, accuracy, authenticity and the portrayal of stereotypes were discovered. This project required 

much library work using scholarly sources and examining local public library collections. 

By Any Other Name: The Politics of Popular Fiction in Translation 

Elizabeth Cortright, Emerson College* 

As the Italian proverb says, “translation is treason.” And, without critical examination, translation can be a means of 

cultural appropriation, stereotyping and valuation. This paper uses The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Harry Potter to 

examine how publishers change popular fiction, and why they believe these changes are necessary. 

A Penny for Your Thoughts: E-Book Piracy and the Value of Ideas 

Megan Seabaugh, Emerson College* 

Can online piracy ever be ethical or justifiable? With the advent of the Internet and e-readers, it has become easier than 

ever to pirate scholarly and literary work. While the idea of e-book piracy is generally feared by the publishing industry, 

this project examines the advantages piracy can have to writers, publishers and readers. 

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Fellows of the National Collegiate Honors Council 

The NCHC Board of Directors and the Awards and Grants Committee are pleased to announce the third annual 

NCHC Fellows Recognition. Among the factors considered by the committee were: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NCHC, regional, and/or state honors organization leadership; 

scholarly activities relating to honors education; 

NCHC, regional, and/or state honors special events and institutes; 

recognition for outstanding honors teaching on the home campus; 

Assistance provided to other honors programs/colleges (site visits, consulting, etc.); 

content of the nomination letters; 

Demonstrated record of sustained commitment to honors education. 

2012 class of Fellows of the National Collegiate Honors Council: 

Larry R. Andrews 

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Irmgard Bocchino 

Ron Brandolini 

Lisa L. Coleman 

Richard J. Cummings 

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Freddye T. Davy 

Ted L. Estess 

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John Grady 

Virginia I. McCombs 

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Anne Ponder 

Jack Rhodes 

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Ricki Shine 

Norm Weiner 

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Fellows of the National Collegiate Honors Council 

C. Grey Austin 

Richard Badenhausen 

Elizabeth C. Beck 

Gary Bell 

Bernice Braid 

Kate Bruce 

Catherine Cater 

Ira Cohen 

Joan H. Digby 

Bonnie Irwin 

Jocelyn Jackson 

Jennifer Lane 

Greg Lanier 

Donzell Lee 

Ada Long 

Lydia Lyons 

Dail Mullins 

Rosalie Otero 

Jeffrey Portnoy 

John Portz (deceased) 

Alison Primoza 

Hallie Savage 

Samuel Schuman 

Rick Scott 

Robert Spurrier 

John Zubizarreta 

Honorary Members of NCHC 

Elizabeth C. Beck 

Bernice Braid 

Earl B. Brown 

Margaret C. Brown 

Catherine Cater 

Ira Cohen 

Richard J. Cummings 

William W. Daniel 

G. Hewett Joiner 

Herb Lasky 

Ada Long 

William P. Mech 

Samuel Schuman 

Lothar L. Tresp 

Norman L. Weiner 

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2012 Portz Fellowship 

Christopher Wasko 

The 2012 Portz Fellowship was awarded to Christoper Wasko for his 

project “Irish Rebel Songs: Spreading the Word”. Christopher is a 

music education student at the University of Connecticut. 

Christopher’s project is designed to expose a national audience of 

signers, conductors, and listeners to the distinctive musical style of 

Irish folk song as well as to the voice of the Irish population once 

repressed by the British regime. As a result of his efforts, Christopher 

intends to provide middle and high school choral directors with an indepth 

description of the traditional Irish signing style to allow them to 

effectively instruct their singers on how to perform Irish folks songs in an authentic fashion and to provide the 

historical and cultural contexts of the songs to better inform their directiona dn performance. The project will 

be researched across the disciplines of history, education, and music. 

The Portz award is named for Dr. John and Mrs. Edythe Portz, pioneers in honors education whose support of 

imaginative ventures in undergraduate education has benefited college students in Maryland and throughout our 

nation. The highly competitive award is open to undergraduate honors students at NCHC’s 800+ member 

institutions in the United States and beyond. 

Past Portz Fellowships 

The first recipient of the Portz Interdisciplinary Research Fellowship for undergraduate honors student in 2010 

was Peter Merzbacher, a student at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Peter’s project was entitled “The 

New Growth Initiative: Social, Economic, and Ecological Renewal through Spatially Resourceful Urban 

Agriculture in Springfield, Massachusetts.” 

The 2011 Portz Fellowship was awarded to Ethan Butler for his proposal “A Response to the Water Crisis: 

Evaluating and Improving a Novel, Zero-Energy Water Filtration System for Use in Ethiopia”. Ethan is a 

chemical engineering student at the University of Connecticut. Ethan will present his research at a special 

presentation on Saturday, November 17, 2012, at 10:30 AM in Berkley. 

The Portz Fellowships support original and extended interdisciplinary projects for up to eighteen months. At 

the completion of the research project, it is expected that the Portz Fellow will present the research at the 

NCHC’s annual conference. If you would like more information about the Portz Fellowship, or to schedule an 

interview, please contact Dr. Patrice Berger at pberger1@unl.edu or call 402-472-5425. Applications and 

information about the Portz Fellowship are available online at www.nchchonors.org. 

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2012 NCHC Portz Grant Recipients 

Spring 2012 

College of Charleston 

Literacy Outreach Initiative 

A grant of $1000 was awarded to the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina for the project 

“Literacy Outreach Initiative”. 

The Literacy Outreach Initiative (LOI) is designed to promote literacy and model a love of reading for 

elementary school children and their families by creating a partnership between the College of Charleston 

Honors College, the Charleston County School District (CCSD), the City of Charleston, and interested members 

of the community. In response to 2010 data indicating that 12.9% of entering 9th graders read at or below a 

fourth grade level, CCSD elevated literacy to its highest priority. The Honors College designed the LOI project 

to address the literacy issue in a direct fashion by training Honors College students to serve as partners with 

teachers and by supporting community‐ wide efforts to promote the importance of literacy. 

Alcorn State University 

STEMagination 

A grant of $400 was awarded to the Alcorn State University in Alcorn, Mississippi for the project 

“STEMagination”. 

The Office of Pre-Professional and Honors Curriculum Programs at Alcorn State University (ASU)’s 

STEMagination Project will provide face-to-face and online mentoring, online tutoring, and the STEM-Create 

Saturday College for girls entering the 6th through 9th grades in Claiborne County School District. This new 

innovative project is designed to encourage more African American students to enter into STEM Majors at an 

institution of their choice, based on data reflected in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projection that the 

“number of positions for engineers is expected to grow by approximately 11% in the next seven years, while 

jobs for mathematicians will increase by about 22% in this time”. 

University of Nebraska at Kearney 

Honoring the Niobrara 

A grant of $1000 was awarded to the University of Nebraska at Kearney in Kearney, Nebraska for the project 

“Honoring the Niobrara”. 

The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s project is a two year program to enrich the Honors Program 

experience and to enhance the program’s impact on the campus academic community creating opportunities for 

Honors Students to develop an understanding of “place.” In some cases, high academic performers become 

focused on classroom achievement and fail to develop understanding of how public issues integrate knowledge 

and concepts from multiple disciplines, understanding of how abstract issues translate into community impacts, 

and most importantly fail to understand that each citizen has an obligation to engage in their community. To 

achieve this, the UNK Honors Program will implement a summer experience to immerse students in a “place” 

through field trips that focus on regional natural resource study. The objective of the project is to conduct an 

intensive summer course entitled “Water Resources in Nebraska,” which will run for a four week period. 

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Future NCHC Educational Opportunities 

Faculty Institutes 

New Directors Institute 

TBD July 2013 

Honors Semesters Projects 

2013 Institutes for Faculty: 

Look for more information at the Idea Exchange in Boston!! Be informed!! Plan Ahead!!! 

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The Northeast Regional Honors Council 

Maine, New Jersey, Vermont, Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, 

Delaware, Washington D.C. 

The Southern Regional Honors Council 

Virginia, Alabama, Southern Kentucky, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina, Louisiana, North Carolina, 

Puerto Rico, Arkansas 

The Mideast Regional Honors Council 

Southern Michigan, Northern Kentucky, Eastern Illinois, West Virginia, Indiana, Ohio 

The Upper Midwest Regional Honors Council 

Iowa, Minnesota, Northern Michigan, North Dakota, Western Illinois, Wisconsin, South Dakota 

The Western Regional Honors Council 

Idaho, Washington, Montana, Wyoming, Oregon, Colorado, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Alaska, Hawaii 

The Great Plains Regional Honors Council 

Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas 

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2012 NCHC Conference Planning Chairs 

Committee 

BHAP 

BIH 

Book Table 

City as Text 

Consultants 

DIH 

Diversity 

Idea Exchange 

Local 

Master Classes 

Moderators 

Poster Session 

Program Editor 

Student Affairs 

SIRP 

T&L 

President 

PIP 

Planner 

Past President 

Treasurer 

Two-Year College 

International Ed 

UCA Assistant 

Member 



Ted Estess, University of Houston 



Elizabeth Beck, University of Iowa (ret’d) 

Lydia Lyons, Hillsborough Community College 





Joseph King, Radford University 

Kim Larkin, Suffolk University 


Maureen Kelleher, Northeastern University 

Brent Register, Clarion University of Pennsylvania 

Jack Rhodes, The Citadel 

Greg Tomso, University of West Florida 

Mike Sloane, University of Alabama 

Jeff Portnoy, Georgia Perimeter College - Clarkson 

Alex Cler, Eastern Illinois University 

Audrey Van Acker, Ball State U niversity 


Kate Bruce, University of North Carolina - Wilmington 


Carolyn Kuykendall, Mt. San Antonio 


Matt Nickerson, Southern Utah University 

Julie Ann Maasen. M & A Meeting & Event Planning 




Stan Rosenberg, Wycliffe Hall - Scholarship & Christianity In Oxford 

Phil Frana, University of Central Arkansas 

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2013 NCHC Conference Planning Chairs 

Committee 

Member 

BHAP 



Beginning in Honors Ted Estess, University of Houston 

Book Table 


City as Text 


Elizabeth Beck, University of Iowa (ret’d) 

Conference Chair James Ruebel, Ball State University 

Consultants Center Lydia Lyons, Hillsborough Community College 

Consultants 




Developing in Honors Jessica Roark, Oklahoma State University 


Diversity 



Idea Exchange Joseph King, Radford University 

International Ed Stan Rosenberg, Wycliffe Hall - Scholarship & Christianity In Oxford 

Local Arrangements Brenda Bryant, Delgado Community College 

Naomi Yavneh, Loyloa University New Orleans 

Master Classes Brent Register, Clarion University of Pennsylvania 

Moderators 

Jack Rhodes, The Citadel 

Partners in the Parks Matt Nickerson, Southern Utah University 

Poster Session Greg Tomso, University of West Florida 

Mike Sloane, University of Alabama 

Program Editor Jeff Portnoy, Georgia Perimeter College - Clarkson 

Student Affairs Rachael Hurd, Ball State University 

Jeremiah Sammons, Gallaudet University 

SIRP 


Kate Bruce, University of North Carolina - Wilmington 

Teaching & Learning Alison Primoza, San Diego Mesa College 

Carolyn Kuykendall, Mt. San Antonio 

Two-Year College Elaine Torda, SUNY-Orange 

Conference Planner Julie Ann Maasen. M & A Meeting & Event Planning 

Executive Director Cindy Hill 

President 2012 Greg Lanier, University of West Florida 

President Elect Rick Scott, University of Central Arkansas 

Past President Bonnie Irwin, Eastern Illinois University 

Secretary 


Treasurer 


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Past NCHC Presidents 

2011 Bonnie D. Irwin, Eastern Illinois University 

2010 John Zubizarreta, Columbia College-South Carolina 

2009 Lydia Lyons, Hillsborough Community College 

2008 Hallie E. Savage, Clarion University of Pennsylvania 

2007 Kate Bruce, University of North Carolina - Wilmington 

2006 Jon Schlenker, University of Maine, Augusta 

2005 Virginia McCombs, Oklahoma City University 

2004 Norman Weiner, State University of New York-Oswego 

2003 Donzell Lee, Alcorn State University 

2002 Rosalie Otero, University of New Mexico 

2001 G. Hewitt Joiner, Georgia Southern University 

2000 Joan H. Digby, Long Island University-C.W. Post 

1999 Bob Spurrier, Oklahoma State University 

1998 Herbert Lasky, Eastern Illinois University 

1997 Susanna Finnell, Texas A & M University 

1996 Len Zane, University of Nevada-Las Vegas 

1995 Ada Long, University of Alabama at Birmingham 

1994 Julia Bondanella, Indiana University 

1993 Ronald Link, Miami-Dade Community College 

1992 Samuel Schuman, University of North Carolina-Asheville 

1991 Ira Cohen, Illinois State University 

1990 Ted Humphrey, Arizona State University 

1989 Anne Ponder, Kenyon College 

1988 John L. Howarth, University of Maryland 

1987 Richard J. Cummings, University of Utah 

1986 Jocelyn W. Jackson, Morehouse College 

1985 Samuel I. Clark, Western Michigan University 

1984 Wallace Kay, Southern Mississippi University 

1983 William Daniel, Winthrop College 

1982 C. Grey Austin, Ohio State University 

1981 William P. Mech, Boise State University 

1980 C. H. Ruedisili, University of Wisconsin 

1979 Bernice Braid, Long Island University Brooklyn 

1978 Andrew C. De Rocco, University of Maryland 

1977 Robert O. Evans, University of Kentucky 

1976 Lothar L. Tresp, University of Georgia 

1975 Catherine Cater, North Dakota State University 

1974 Carlyle Beyer, College of William & Mary 

1973 Myron Lunine, Kent State University 

1972 John Portz, University of Maryland 

1971 Joseph Cohen, Tulane University 

1970 John S. Eells, Jr., Winthrop College 

1969 Dudley Wynn, University of New Mexico 

1968 V. N. Bhatia, Washington State University 

1967 James Robertson, University of Michigan 

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Future Conference Dates and Sites 

2013: New Orleans, LA, Sheraton New Orleans, November 6-10, 2013 

2014: Denver, CO, Sheraton Denver Downtown, November 5-9, 2014 

2015: Chicago, IL, Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, November 11-15, 2015 

Past NCHC Conference Dates and Sites 

2011: Phoenix, AZ – Stewards of our Colliding Worlds: Rights, Wrongs, and Responsibilities 

2010: Kansas City, MO - Rhythms and Currents 

2009: Washington D.C. - Honors in the Global City 

2008: San Antonio, TX - Crossing Frontiers 

2007: Denver, CO - Challenging Environments, Creative Tensions 

2006: Philadelphia, PA - Liberty: Foundation for Inquiry, Innovation, and Invention 

2005: St Louis, MO - Gateway to Exploration and Discovery 

2004: New Orleans, LA - Bridging Currents and Cultures 

2003: Chicago, IL - Finding Common Ground 

2002: Salt Lake City, UT - Peaks and Valleys in the Honors Experience 

2001: Chicago, IL - Fields of Imagination 

2000: Washington, D.C. - Capital Ideas 

1999: Orlando, FL - Worlds of Imagination 

1998: Chicago, IL - Honors in the Loop 

1997: Atlanta, GA - Traditions - Honors on the Edge 

1995: Pittsburgh, PA - Honors as Neighborhood 

1994: San Antonio, TX - Crossing Borders 

1993: St. Louis, MO - Privilege, Responsibility, and Community 

1992: Los Angeles, CA - Discovery 

1991: Chicago, IL - No Theme 

1990: Baltimore, MD - Changing the Boundaries: World, Nation, and Community 

1989: New Orleans, LA - Lagniappe: The Honors Experience 

1988: Las Vegas, NV - Take a Chance 

1987: Dallas, TX - No Theme 

1986: Miami, FL - Honors Education and Cultural Pluralism 

1985: Salt Lake City, UT - Honors at the Frontier: The Honors Challenge 

1984: Memphis, TN - Education at the Crossroads: The Honors Challenge 

1983: Philadelphia, PA - Honors Education: Preserving Tradition, Fostering Change 

1982: Albuquerque, NM - Knowledge, the Disciplines, and Interdisciplinary Study 

1981: Omaha, NE - Teaching and Learning: The Uniqueness of Honors 

1980: Fort Worth, TX - Expectation of Honors: Values and Standards 

1979: Atlanta, GA - In Anticipation of the 80s: Agenda for Action 

1978: Kent, OH - Honors as Process: Ends and Means 

1977: Washington, D.C. - Doing as Learning: Honors in an Experiential Set 

1976: Fayetteville, AR - The Second Decade: Responsibilities in a Changed 

1975: Pullman, WA - The Many Faces of Honors 

1974: St. Louis, MO - Liberal Education Today and the Role of Honors 

1973: Williamsburg, VA - The Nature of Excellence 

1972: San Francisco, CA - Honors: Condition and Directions 

1971: Ann Arbor, MI - Honors at Work 

1970: Boulder, CO - No Theme 

1969: New Orleans, LA - No Theme 

1968: Seattle, WA - No Theme 

1967: Washington, D.C. - No Theme 

1966: Lawrence, KS - No Theme 

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Monographs & Journals 

NCHC Publications Order Form 

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Directory of Institutional Members of NCHC 

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 

Aims Community College 

Albany State University 

Albertus Magnus College 

Albion College 

Alcorn State University 

Alfred University 

Allegany College of Maryland 

Alvernia University 

Alvin Community College 

American International College 

American University 

Anderson University 

Andrews University 

Angelo State University 

Anna Maria College 

Anne Arundel Community College 

Appalachian State University 

Arcadia University 

Arizona State University 

Arizona Western College 

Arkansas State University 

Arkansas Tech University 

Armstrong Atlantic State University 

Ashland University 

Association of College Honor Societies 

Assumption College 

Auburn University 

Auburn University at Montgomery 

Augsburg College 

Augusta State University 

Augustana College 

Aurora University 

Austin Community College- Texas 

Austin Peay State University 

Averett University 

Azusa Pacific University 

Babson College 

Baldwin-Wallace College 

Ball State University 

Baltimore City Community College 

Baton Rouge Community College 

Bay de Noc Community College 

Baylor University 

Bellarmine University 

Belmont University 

Bemidji State University 

Benedict College 

Benedictine University 

Bergen Community College 

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Berkeley College 

Berkshire Community College 

Berry College 

Binghamton University State University of New York 

Birmingham-Southern College 

Bloomfield College 

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 

Bluegrass Community and Technical College 

Bluffton University 

Boise State University 

Bowie State University 

Bowling Green State University 

Brazosport College 

Brevard Community College 

Bridgewater State University 

Brigham Young University 

Brigham Young University-Hawaii 

Bristol Community College 

Broward College 

Bryan College 

Bryant University 

Bunker Hill Community College 

Butler Community College 

Butler University 

Cabrini College 

Caldwell College 

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo 

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona 

California State University Fresno 

California State University Fullerton 

California State University Long Beach 

California State University Los Angeles 

California State University, Northridge 

California University of Pennsylvania 

Calvin College 

Camden County College 

Cameron University 

Canada College 

Canisius College 

Cape Cod Community College 

Capital University 

Carlow University 

Carroll Community College 

Carroll University 

Carson-Newman College 

Catawba College 

Cazenovia College 

Cedar Valley College 

Central Arizona College 

Central Lakes College 

Central Methodist University 

Central Michigan University 

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Central State University 

Central Washington University 

Cerritos College 

Chaffey College 

Chandler-Gilbert Community College 

Chapman University 

Chattanooga State Community College 

Chesapeake College 

Chestnut Hill College 

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 

Chicago State University 

Christian Brothers University 

Cincinnati State Tech. & Comm. Col. 

City University of New York-Baruch College 

City University of New York-Brooklyn College 

City University of New York-City College 

City University of New York-College of Staten Island 

City University of New York-Queens College 

Clarion University of Pennsylvania 

Clarke University 

Clarkson University 

Clayton State University 

Clemson University 

Cleveland State Community College 

Cleveland State University 

Coastal Carolina University 

Cochise College 

Colby-Sawyer College 

College of Charleston 

College of DuPage 

College of Lake County 

College of Mount Saint Vincent 

College of Mount St. Joseph 

College of Saint Elizabeth 

College of San Mateo 

College of Southern Idaho 

College of St. Benedict and St. John's University 

College of Visual Arts 

Collin College 

Colorado Mesa University 

Colorado School of Mines 

Colorado State University 

Columbia College - Missouri 

Columbia College - South Carolina 

Columbus State Community College 

Columbus State University 

Commonwealth Honors College UMass Amherst 

Community College of Allegheny County 

Community College of Baltimore County-Dundalk 

Concordia University Chicago 

Concordia University Irvine 

Concordia University Texas 

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Concordia University-Portland 

Converse College 

Corning Community College 

Crafton Hills College 

Creighton University 

Curry College 

Cuyahoga Community College 

Cypress College 

Daemen College 

Dallas Baptist University 

Defiance College 

Delft University of Technology 

Delgado Community College 

Delta College 

Delta State University 

DePaul University 

Des Moines Area Community College 

DeVry University 

Dickinson State University 

Dillard University 

Dixie State College of Utah 

Doane College 

Dominican University of California 

Dordt College 

Dowling College 

Drake University 

Drexel University 

Duquesne University 

Dutchess Community College 

East Carolina University 

East Central University 

East Tennessee State University 

East Texas Baptist University 

Eastern Connecticut State University 

Eastern Illinois University 

Eastern Kentucky University 

Eastern Michigan University 

Eastern Nazarene College 

Eastern Oklahoma State College 

Eastern University 

Edgewood College 

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 

El Camino Community College 

Elgin Community College 

Elizabeth City State University 

Elizabethtown College 

Elmhurst College 

Elmira College 

Elon University 

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 

Emerson College 

Emory & Henry College 

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Emporia State University 

Endicott College 

Estrella Mountain Community College 

Eureka College 

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham 

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metro 

Fairmont State College 

Felician College 

Ferris State University 

Ferrum College 

Fitchburg State College 

Flathead Valley Community College 

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University 

Florida Atlantic University-Jupiter 

Florida Gulf Coast University 

Florida International University 

Fordham University 

Framingham State University 

Franklin Pierce University 

Frederick Community College 

Freed-Hardeman University 

Fresno City College 

Frostburg State University 

Fullerton College 

Gainesville State College 

Gallaudet University 

Gannon University 

Gardner-Webb University 

Gateway Community College 

Geneva College 

George Mason University 

Georgia College & State University 

Georgia Institute of Technology 

Georgia Perimeter College - Clarkston Campus 

Georgia Southern University 

Georgia State University 

Georgian Court University 

Glendale Community College-Arizona 

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad 

Golden Key International Honour Society 

Governors State University 

Graceland University 

Grand Valley State 

Grayson County College 

Green Mountain College 

Greensboro College 

Greenville Technical College 

Guilford College 

Gulf Coast Community College 

Gwynedd-Mercy College 

Hamline University 

Hampden-Sydney College 

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Hampton University 

Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas + Company 

Hanzehogeschool Groningen ,University of Applied Sciences, Sirius Program 

Hardin Simmons University 

Harding University 

Harper College 

Harrisburg Area Community College 

Hartwick College 

Hawaii Pacific University 

Heartland Community College 

Heidelberg University 

Henderson State University 

High Point University 

Highland Community College 

Hilbert College 

Hillsborough Community College 

Hinds Community College 

Hofstra University 

Hogeschol van Amsterdam University of Applied sciences 

Holyoke Community College 

Hostos Community College-CUNY 

Houston Community College 

Howard Community College 

Howard University 

Huston-Tillotson University 

Hutchinson Community College & Area Vocational School 

Illinois State University 

Illinois Valley Community College 

Indian River State College 

Indiana State University 

Indiana University East 

Indiana University of Pennsylvania 

Indiana University Southeast 

Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne 

Indiana Wesleyan University 

Inter American Univ. of Puerto Rico-Ponce 

Iona College 

Iowa State University Honors Program 

Irvine Valley College 

Ithaca College 

Ivy Tech Community College - Central Indiana 

Jackson State University 

Jacksonville State University 

James Madison University 

Jamestown Community College 

Jefferson College 

John Brown University 

John Carroll University 

Johnson & Wales University-Rhode Island 

Johnson County Community College 

Joliet Junior College 

Kansas City Kansas Community College 

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Kean University 

Keene State College 

Kennesaw State University 

Kent State University 

Kent State University- Stark 

Kentucky State University 

Keystone College 

Kingsborough Community College-CUNY 

La Salle University 

La Sierra University 

LaGuardia Community College-CUNY 

Lake Land College 

Lamar University 

Lane Community College 

Langston University 

Laredo Community College 

Lasell College 

Lee College - Texas 

Lenoir-Rhyne University 

LeTourneau University 

Lewis University 

Lincoln Land Community College 

Lincoln Memorial University 

Lincoln University-Missouri 

Lincoln University-Pennsylvania 

Lindsey Wilson College 

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania 

Lone Star College - CyFair 

Lone Star College - Kingwood 

Lone Star College - Montgomery 

Lone Star College - North Harris 

Lone Star College at Tomball 

Long Beach City College 

Long Island University-Brooklyn 

Long Island University-C.W. Post 

Longwood University 

Loras College 

Los Medanos College 

Louisiana State University 

Louisiana State University at Eunice 

Louisiana Tech University 

Loyola Marymount University 

Loyola University Maryland 

Loyola University New Orleans 

Lubbock Christian University 

Lynchburg College 

Lynn University 

Macaulay Honors College at CUNY 

Macon State College 

Malone University 

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania 

Maricopa Community College District 

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Marist College 

Marquette University 

Mars Hill College 

Marshall University 

Marymount Manhattan College 

Marymount University Virginia 

Maryville University 

Marywood University 

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 

MassBay Community College 

McDaniel College 

McHenry County College 

McKendree University 

McLennan Community College 

McMurry University 

McNeese State University 

Medaille College 

Mercer County Community College 

Mercer University 

Mercy College-Dobbs Ferry Campus 

Mercyhurst College 

Meredith College 

Merrimack College 

Mesa Community College 

Metropolitan State College of Denver 

Miami Dade College 

Miami University Oxford 

Miami University Regional Campuses 

MidAmerica Nazarene University 

Middle Tennessee State University 

Middlesex Community College 

Midwestern State University 

Miles College 

Millersville University of Pennsylvania 

Millikin University 

Milwaukee Area Technical College 

Mineral Area College 

Minnesota State University, Mankato 

Minot State University 

MiraCosta College 

Misericordia University 

Mississippi State University 

Mississippi University for Women 

Missouri Southern State University 

Missouri State University 

Missouri University of Science & Technology 

Missouri Western State University 

Molloy College 

Monmouth University 

Monroe College 

Monroe Community College 

Montana State University-Billings 

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Montana State University-Bozeman 

Montana Tech of The University of Montana 

Montclair State University 

Montgomery College 

Montgomery County Community College 

Moraine Valley Community College 

Morehead State University 

Morehouse College 

Morgan State University 

Motlow State Community College 

Mott Community College 

Mount Aloysius College 

Mount Ida College 

Mount Mercy University 

Mount Vernon Nazarene University 

Mount Wachusett Community College 

Mt. San Antonio College 

Mt. San Jacinto College District 

Muhlenberg College 

Nashua Community College 

Nazareth College of Rochester 

Neosho County Community College 

Neumann University 

New Mexico State University 

NHTI, Concord's Community College 

Niagara County Community College (SUNY) 

Niagara University 

Nicholls State University 

Norfolk State University 

North Carolina A & T State University 

North Carolina Central University 

North Carolina State University 

North Central College 

North Central Texas College 

North Dakota State University 

North Hennepin Community College 

Northampton County Area Comm. Col. 

Northeast State Community College 

Northeast Texas Community College 

Northeastern State University 

Northeastern University 

Northern Arizona University 

Northern Essex Community College 

Northern Illinois University 

Northern Kentucky University 

Northern Michigan University 

Northern Oklahoma College 

Northern Virginia Community College 

Northwest Arkansas Community College 

Northwest Missouri State University 

Northwest Nazerene University 

Northwestern College 

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Northwood University 

Norwich University 

Notre Dame de Namur University 

Notre Dame of Maryland University 

Nova Southeastern University 

Nyack College 

Oakland University 

Oakton Community College 

Ohio Dominican University 

Ohio Northern University 

Ohio University 

Oklahoma Baptist University 

Oklahoma Christian University 

Oklahoma City Community College 

Oklahoma City University 

Oklahoma State University 

Old Dominion University 

Olivet College 

Olivet Nazarene University 

Onondaga Community College-SUNY 

Oral Roberts University 

Orange Coast College 

Orange County Community College 

Oregon State University 

Otterbein University 

Our Lady of the Lake University 

Owens Community College 

Oxford Study Abroad Program 

Ozarks Technical Community College 

Pace University 

Pacific Lutheran University 

Paine College 

Palm Beach Atlantic University 

Palm Beach State College 

Paradise Valley Community College 

Park University 

Parkland College 

Pearl River Community College 

Pearson 

Phi Theta Kappa 

Philadelphia Biblical University 

Philadelphia University 

Phoenix College 

Pittsburg State University 

Platform Beta Techniek - Sirius Program 

Plymouth State University 

Point Park University Honors 

Polk State College 

Portland Community College 

Portland State University 

Post University 

Prairie State College 

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Prince George's Community College 

Purdue University- Calumet 

Qatar University 

Quinnipiac University 

Quinsigamond Community College 

Radford University 

Ramapo College of New Jersey 

Randolph-Macon College 

Raritan Valley Community College 

Reading Area Community College 

Regis University 

Richard J. Daley College 

Richard Stockton College of New Jersey 

Rio Salado College 

Roanoke College 

Robert Morris University 

Rochester Institute of Technology 

Rockhurst University 

Roger Williams University 

Rogers State University 

Roosevelt University 

Rose State College 

Rowan University 

Russell Sage College 

Rutgers University, Newark 

Rutgers University-New Brunswick 

Rutgers, State University of New Jersey-Camden 

Sacred Heart University 

Saddleback College 

Saint Anselm College 

Saint Augustine's College 

Saint Francis University-Pennsylvania 

Saint Joseph College 

Saint Leo University 

Saint Louis University 

Saint Mary's College of California 

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 

Saint Peter's College 

Saint Xavier University 

Salem State College 

Salisbury University 

Sam Houston State University 

San Antonio College 

San Diego State University 

San Jacinto College District-Central Campus 

Santa Fe College 

Santiago Canyon College 

Sauk Valley Community College 

Saxion University of Applied Sciences 

Scholarship & Christianity in Oxford 

Schoolcraft College 

Schreiner University 

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Scott Community College 

Scottsdale Community College 

Seminole State College 

Seton Hall University 

Seton Hill University 

Shawnee State University 

Shepherd University 

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 

Siena College 

Simmons College 

Sinclair Community College 

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 

Snow College 

South Carolina State University 

South Dakota State University 

South Florida Community College 

South Mountain Community College 

Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College 

Southeast Missouri State University 

Southeastern Oklahoma State University 

Southeastern University 

Southern Adventist University 

Southern Arkansas University 

Southern Connecticut State University 

Southern Illinois University Carbondale 

Southern Methodist University 

Southern Nazarene University 

Southern New Hampshire University 

Southern Oregon University 

Southern Polytechnic State University 

Southern Utah University 

Southwest Baptist University 

Southwest Jiaotong University 

Southwest Minnesota State University 

Southwest Tennessee Community College 

Southwestern Illinois College 

Sowela Technical Community College 

Spelman College 

St. Ambrose University 

St. Andrews University 

St. Catherine University 

St. Cloud State University 

St. Edward's University 

St. Francis College 

St. John Fisher College 

St. Joseph's College - New York 

St. Louis Comm. Col. at Meramec 

St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley 

St. Louis Community College at Forest Park 

St. Mary's College of Maryland 

St. Mary's University 

St. Norbert College 

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St. Petersburg College 

State University of New York at Buffalo 

State University of New York Canton 

State University of New York College at Old Westbury 

State University of New York, New Paltz 

State University of New York-Brockport 

State University of New York-Cortland 

State University of New York-Oswego 

State University of New York-Plattsburgh 

State University of New York-Potsdam 

State University of New York-Stony Brook 

Stephen F. Austin State University 

Stevenson University 

Stonehill College 

Suffolk County Community College 

Suffolk University 

Sul Ross State University 

Susquehanna University 

Sweet Briar College 

Syracuse University 

Tallahassee Community College 

Tarleton State University 

Tarrant County College Northwest Campus 

Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey Campus 

Temple University 

Tennessee State University 

Tennessee Technological University 

Texas A & M at Galveston 

Texas A & M International University 

Texas A & M University 

Texas A & M University Kingsville 

Texas A & M University-Commerce 

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi 

Texas Christian University 

Texas Lutheran University 

Texas Southern University 

Texas State University-San Marcos 

Texas Tech University 

Texas Woman's University 

The Citadel 

The College of New Jersey 

The College of New Rochelle 

The College of St. Scholastica 

The Fund for American Studies 

The George Washington University 

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars 

The Ohio State University Newark 

The University of Akron 

The University of Memphis 

The University of Mississippi 

The University of Montana-Missoula 

The University of Scranton 

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The University of South Dakota 

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 

The University of Texas at Dallas 

The University of Texas at San Antonio 

The University of Texas at Tyler 

The University of Tulsa 

The Washington Center for Internships & Academic Seminars 

Thiel College 

Thomas Nelson Community College 

Towson University 

Trine University 

Trinity Christian College 

Trinity Valley Community College 

Tulsa Community College 

Tyler Junior College 

U.S. Air Force Academy 

Union College-Nebraska 

Union University 

Universidad del Este 

University of Alabama-Birmingham 

University of Alabama-Huntsville 

University of Alaska Anchorage 

University of Alaska Fairbanks 

University of Alaska Southeast - Juneau Campus 

University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands 

University of Arizona 

University of Arkansas Fayetteville 

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 

University of Arkansas-Little Rock 

University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff 

University of Baltimore 

University of California-Irvine 

University of California-Los Angeles 

University of California-Riverside 

University of Central Arkansas 

University of Central Florida 

University of Central Missouri 

University of Cincinnati 

University of Colorado-Boulder 

University of Colorado-Denver 

University of Connecticut 

University of Dayton 

University of Delaware 

University of Denver 

University of Evansville 

University of Georgia 

University of Groningen 

University of Hartford 

University of Hawaii at Manoa 

University of Houston 

University of Idaho 

University of Illinois at Chicago 

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University of Illinois- Springfield 

University of Indianapolis 

University of Iowa 

University of Kansas 

University of Kentucky 

University of La Verne 

University of Louisiana at Lafayette 

University of Louisiana at Monroe 

University of Louisville 

University of Maine at Farmington 

University of Maine-Orono 

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 

University of Maryland, Baltimore County 

University of Maryland-Eastern Shore 

University of Massachusetts-Boston 

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 

University of Massachusetts-Lowell 

University of Miami 

University of Minnesota-Duluth 

University of Missouri-Columbia 

University of Missouri-Kansas City 

University of Missouri-St. Louis 

University of Montevallo 

University of Mount Union 

University of Nebraska-Kearney 

University of Nebraska-Lincoln 

University of Nebraska-Omaha 

University of Nevada-Las Vegas 

University of Nevada-Reno 

University of New Hampshire 

University of New Haven 

University of New Mexico 

University of North Alabama 

University of North Carolina at Asheville 

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 

University of North Carolina at Charlotte 

University of North Carolina at Greensboro 

University of North Carolina at Pembroke 

University of North Carolina Wilmington 

University of North Dakota 

University of North Florida 

University of North Texas 

University of Northern Colorado 

University of Northern Iowa 

University of Oklahoma 

University of Oregon 

University of Phoenix 

University of Pittsburgh 

University of Portland 

University of Rhode Island 

University of Rio Grande 

University of San Diego 

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University of San Francisco - School of Management 

University of South Alabama 

University of South Carolina 

University of South Carolina-Aiken 

University of South Carolina-Upstate 

University of South Florida 

University of Southern Indiana 

University of Southern Maine 

University of Southern Mississippi 

University of St. Francis 

University of St. Thomas 

University of St. Thomas-Texas 

University of Tampa 

University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 

University of Texas at Arlington 

University of Texas at El Paso 

University of Texas-Pan American 

University of the Incarnate Word 

University of the Pacific 

University of Toledo 

University of Utah 

University of Vermont 

University of Washington 

University of Washington Tacoma 

University of West Florida 

University of West Georgia 

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 

University of Wisconsin-River Falls 

University of Wisconsin-Stout 

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 

University of Wyoming 

Urbana University 

Utah State University 

Utah Valley University 

Utrecht University 

Valdosta State University 

Valencia Community College 

Valparaiso University 

Villanova University 

Vincennes University 

Virginia Commonwealth University 

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University 

Virginia State University 

Viterbo University 

Wagner College 

Walla Walla University 

Walsh University 

Wartburg College 

Washburn University 

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Washington State University 

Wayne State College 

Wayne State University 

Weber State University 

Wesley College 

Wesleyan College 

West Chester University of Pennsylvania 

West Liberty University 

West Texas A & M University 

West Virginia University 

Western Carolina University 

Western Connecticut State University 

Western Illinois University 

Western Kentucky University 

Western Michigan University 

Western State College of Colorado 

Western Washington University 

Western Wyoming Community College 

Westfield State University 

Westminster College 

Westminster College (PA) 

Wichita State University 

Widener University 

William Paterson University 

Wilmington College 

Wingate University 

Winston-Salem State University 

Winthrop University 

Wittenberg University 

Worcester State College 

Wor-Wic Community College 

Wright State University 

Young Harris College 

Youngstown State University 

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Directory of Professional Members of NCHC 

Kyoko Amano 

Gordon Atlas 

Bill Atwill 

M. G. Aune 

Brian Austin 

Keely Austin 

Susan Bagby 

J. Robert Baker 

Linda Barnes 

Leda Barnett 

Jessica Barr 

Gary M. Bell 

James Bell 

Kim Bell 

Regina Bennett 

Sue Bennett 

Patrena Benton 

Patrice M. Berger 

David Bird 

J. Delores Bird 

Deborah Blackwell 

Natalia Blank 

Robert M. Bliss 

Victoria Bocchicchio 

M. B. Borst 

Douglas Boudreau 

Thomas Bowen 

Donna Bowman 

M. Virginia Brackett 

Vincent Brewton 

John Britt 

Amy Broderick 

April L. Brown 

Kate Bruce 

Kenneth L. Buckman 

Ellen B. Buckner 

Miranda Cagle 

Peter Campbell 

Scott Carnicom 

Karenann Carty 

Katie Caruso 

Maura Cavell 

Jeff Chamberlain 

Emmanuel Chekwa 

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Prakash Chenjeri 

Wojtek Chojna 

Niels Christensen 

William Cipolla 

Douglas Clark 

Josephine Cohn 

Margaret Colarelli 

Natasha Cole-Leonard 

Stephen Coleman 

Doug Collar 

Maureen P. Connelly 

Kate Cooper 

Virginia H. Cope 

Tom Copeland 

Christopher Corley 

David Craig 

Patrick Crerand 

Phil Cronce 

Patrick Croskery 

Loree Crow 

Kristie Crumley 

Michael Cundall 

Steven Dandaneau 

Robert Darst 

Ray J. Davis 

Donna Decker 

Patricia Decker 

Mary Dengler 

Michael E. DeSanctis 

Janine DeWitt 

Atam Dhawan 

Patty Dilko 

Paul Dine 

Brian Dobbs 

John Doucet 

Douglas Dow 

Linda Dulin 

Katharine Durso 

Denise Dutton 

Matthew Dye 

Judy Elsley 

John Emert 

Linda Emmerson 

Robert A. Emmons 

Brian Etheridge 

Leslie Fadiga-Stewart 

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Barry Falk 

Laura Feitzinger Brown 

Ali Ferdowsi 

Vince Fitzgerald 

Craig Fox 

Phil Frana 

Ben Fraser 

Julia Frederick 

Melinda Frederick 

Linda Frost 

Scott Furtwengler 

Brad Gambill 

Bryan Ganaway 

Becky Gardner 

Michael Garoutte 

Gayle Gaskill 

Jeffrey K. Gibson 

Robert Gillespie 

Robert Gipe 

Elizabeth Gish 

Nancy Gleason 

Kay Godel Gengenbach 

Lynne Goodstein 

Jonathan D. Goss 

J. Thomas Grady 

Raymond Green 

Monika Gross 

Robert Groven 

Dolores Guerrero 

Ann H. Guess 

George Gumerman 

Annmarie Guzy 

Chris Gwaltney 

Kristen Hague 

Darrell Hairston 

Monica Halka 

Jennifer Hare 

Philip Harold 

Graeme Harper 

Jeffrey Hause 

Lory Hawkes 

Mark Hayse 

Beatrice Henson O'Neal 

Glados Herrera-Berkowitz 

Jerry Herron 

Ebonie Hill-Williamson 

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Blake Hobby 

J. David Holcomb 

Kaye Holman 

Maria Holmes 

Sandra Holt 

Eric Holzwarth 

Bobby Hom 

Paul Homan 

Lois Hulin 

Timothy Hulsey 

Barry Humphus 

Gretchen Huwe 

Interim Coordinator 

Dana G. Irvin 

Bonnie D. Irwin 

Jenny S. Johnson 

Lisa Johnson 

Stephanie Johnson 

Beata M. Jones 

Christopher M. Jones 

Cynthia Jones 

Donald Jones 

Leslie S. Jones 

Timothy Juntilla 

Barbara Kakolesha 

Lisa Kay 

Rebekah Keaton 

Richard Kempa 

Yvonne Kendall 

E. Dale Kennedy 

Tara Kent 

Mohammad Khan 

Margaret Killinger 

Joseph S. King 

Juliet Kinkade 

Jessica Klare 

Dawn Klimovich 

Stephen Kokoska 

Carol Koris 

Jonathan Kotinek 

Phillip Krummrich 

Jessica Kubiak 

Christopher Kukk 

John Kulig 

Jordan LaBouff 

Scott Lamascus 

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Margaret Lamb 

Joseph Lane 

Gregory W. Lanier 

Kim Larkin 

Vivian M. Larkin 

Stephen J. Laumakis 

Cynthia Laurie-Rose 

Donzell Lee 

Chad Leeverette 

Juliana Lehman-Felts 

Nora Lethiot Villarreal 

Sara Levine 

Brian Lindquist 

Kateri Linn 

Nicki LoCascio 

Kathy A. Lyon 

Karen V. Lyons 

Patricia MacCorquodale 

John MacLean 

Jay Mandt 

Michael L. Manson 

Kara Lee Mantinaos 

Andrew Martino 

Maureen Mason 

Jonathan Master 

Jaskiran Mathur 

Thomas W. Maulucci 

Ryna May 

Patrick McCauley 

Michael J. McGuire 

Dana G. Mead 

Steven Medema 

Irene Menditto 

Rebecca Mentzer 

Margaret Messer 

David Metzger 

Eric Meyer 

Ronald Mickel 

Jeffrey Miller 

Dorothy Mitstifer 

Mckenzie Mohler 

Marcella Montesinos 

Ruben Morales-Menendez 

Kris Morley 

Clay Morton 

Dale Mugler 

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Edgardo Muniz 

Seth Myers 

Ryen Nagle 

James Nardozzi 

Bradley R. Newcomer 

John Newell 

Matthew Nickerson 

Breanna Nidever 

Kristen Nielsen-Hermann 

Lauren E. Nixon 

Donald Nobles 

Michael Nordvall 

Gladys C. Nunnally 

Alan Oda 

Vicki Ohl 

Rosalie C. Otero 

Roger C. Pace 

Rolland W. Pack 

Carmine Palerm 

Stacy Patty 

Marcie Paul 

Greta Pennell 

Kim Pereira 

Mary Perkins 

Kinna F. Perry 

Darryl L. Peterkin 

Todd R. Petersen 

Douglas Peterson 

Philip Phillips 

Rhonda Phillips 

George Piggford 

Ron Pitcock 

L. M. Pittman 

Matthew Ponesse 

Jeffrey A. Portnoy 

Rachel Poulsen 

Channon P. Price 

Leonard Primiano 

Christina Proctor 

Marjean Purinton 

Sally Pyle 

Brian Railsback 

Cynthia Ramirez 

C. Earl Ramsey 

Humphrey A. Regis 

Stacy Rice 

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Hanna Richardson 

Amy Riter 

Jessica Roark 

Warren D. Robinson 

Julie Rosenau 

Alannah Rosenberg 

Don Rosenblum 

Ce Rosenow 

Rae Rosenthal 

Mary Roslonowski 

Lisa Rosner 

Sarah Roth 

Hank Rothgerber 

James S. Ruebel 

Belinda Ruiz-Morales 

Timothy Runyan 

Paul Russell 

Marilyn Rye 

Tracy Sadd 

Erin A. Sadlack 

Luke Salisbury 

Rosalie Saltzman 

Edward M. Sanchez 

Catherine Sarisky 

Suzanne Saum 

Hallie Savage 

Donna Schonerstedt 

Jacquelyn Scott 

Richard I. Scott 

Russell Self 

Jennifer Sellers 

Jessica Sharpe 

Melvin Shelton 

Ricki Shine 

Stuart Silverman 

Douglas Simmons 

Donald Simon 

Beverly Slaughter 

Charlie Slavin 

Michael Sloane 

David Smith 

Dorothy Smith 

James F. Smith 

Sevealyn Smith 

Laurie Smith-Law 

Michael T. Snarr 

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Joanie Sompayrac 

Madhavan Soundararajan 

Diara Spain 

Sheri Spaine Long 

Ronald Spatz 

Julia A. Spiker 

Art L. Spisak 

Becky Spritz 

Robert (Bob) Spurrier 

Mary C. Stankus 

James Stillwaggon 

Josh Stockley 

Paul Strom 

Mary Ann Studer 

Thomas Sturgis 

Kent Sun 

Jill Swarner 

Steven Swinford 

Geoffrey Tabakin 

Martin Tadlock 

Michael Thomas 

Walter Thompson 

Jessica Thurlow 

Elisabet Timmering 

Greg Tomso 

Carolyn Tragni 

Mary Jane Treacy 

Jeremy Trucker 

Stacy Tucker 

Jefford Vahlbusch 

Tamara Valentine 

Michael Vandehey 

Maria Vandergriff-Avery 

Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler 

Monica VanDieren 

Deborah Vess 

Kevin Vichcales 

John R. Vile 

Ute Wachsmann-Linnan 

Matt Wait 

Jewell Walker 

Sylvia Walsarie Wolff 

Emily Walshe 

F. Carl Walton 

Peggy Watson 

Philip K. Way 

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Jill J. Webb 

Karen S. Wendling 

Brian White 

Anna Whiteside 

Steven J. Whitton 

William Wians 

Beth Wightman 

Donald Williams 

James Williams 

Sue E. Williams 

Sandrea Williamson 

Kate Wintrol 

Amanda Woods 

Matthew Wranovix 

Paul Wright 

Stephen Wright 

Betsy Yarrison 

Stephen Yoder 

Judy Zang 

Belle Zembrodt 

Mark Zrull 

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Directory of Student Members of NCHC 

Zaher Al Kharousi 

Vanessa Alejandro 

Danielle Ballard 

Chelsea Barnard 

Brian Bloomfield 

Meagan Brown 

Alex Cler 

Frances-Ann Dowdell 

Colleen Fitzgerrell 

Megan Gillespie 

Erin Hannon 

Emily Harris 

Holly Hrabik 

Mary Hulse 

Rachael Hurd 

Michael Jendzurski 

Emily Jones 

Jared F. Knight 

Jeremy D. Krones 

Alexis Morris 

Keri D. Myrick 

Tiffany Rainey 

James E. Rowland 

Jeremiah Sammons 

Zachary D. Samples 

Chantel M. Slack 

Patrick Snyder 

Samantha Stratton 

Michael A. Ulloa 

Jennifer Vallin 

Audrey Van Acker 

Ariel Weiner 

Breea Williams 

Leighan Worden 

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Directory of Speakers and Presenters 

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