2009-2011 - Benedict College

ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND ADJUNCT UNITS 257
The technology center computers are equipped with a fiber optic link to the College mainframe computer
and library, as well as has electronic mail and Internet access. Cable and telephone services
are provided in each suite. The Office of the Deans of the School of Honors and a faculty suite for
Honors Faculty are housed in the School of Honors Living and Learning Academic Complex to provide
unparalleled access for students, faculty, visiting scholars and parents.
SCHOOL OF HONORS
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
FRESHMEN HONORS COHORT PROGRAM
Scholars who receive the Trustee Club and Trustee Scholarships upon admissions to Benedict College
are automatically placed in the Freshman Honors Cohort Program. Students in this program have
demonstrated that they are scholars and have excelled in their academic performance prior to entering
Benedict College. These stu-dents rank in the top 25% of their class or score at least 1000 on the
SAT. This community of scholars lives and take a structured program of study together that leads to
them earning 18 to 19 hours of Honors credit their first semester. The curriculum for these students is
comprised of accelerated course work that is infused with enrichment and academic rigor. The Dean
of the School of Honors academically advises Cohort students directly and guides their program of
study for their first year. After earning 13 hours of credit and a cumulative 3.2 grade point average at
Benedict College, these students are duly inducted into the School of Honors.
HONDA ALL-STAR CHALLENGE TEAM
The Honda All-Star Challenge Academic Bowl Team is a group of students who represent the College
in academic competitions and showcase their ability to answer questions in categories including science,
current events, literature, history, and general knowledge.
HONORS STUDENT ASSOCIATION
The Honors Student Association provides School of Honors scholars leadership opportunities and
collective voice in the development of Honors activities which impact issues related to Honors education
locally, nationally, and internationally.
SCHOOL OF HONORS
ACADEMIC & OUTREACH PROGRAMS
FRESHMEN UNITED
To assist Richland School District One Students in embracing the concept of team study and to foster
collegiality, Benedict College Freshmen Honors Scholars are matched with Freshmen from C. A.
Johnson Preparatory Academy for tutorial and mentorship. The ultimate goal is to create a community
of scholarship that teaches the importance of intellectual interdependence at the pre-collegiate
level. Freshmen United is facilitated through ENG 135H/SL and ENG 137H/SL as Service Learning
Courses.
IN THE SPIRIT
Honors Scholars serve as leaders in prayer and worship, while encouraging their colleagues throughout
campus to participate in Campus Ministries, such as, Chapel Services, Dimensions in Meanings
Week, and to participate in Community Ministries. These Scholars facilitate monthly prayer meetings,
Bible study, worship services and other spiritual activities.
PROJECT REACH/PROJECT IMPACT
As a partner with the Office of Service Learning and Community Life, Honors Scholars provide tutorial
services from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and at other times made by appointment
in the Oak Street Living and Learning Academic Complex. Services are provided for elementary,
middle, high school, and college students.