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Friday, October 22
2:00 PM – 3:10 PM
Marriott Tower 2nd Floor, Basie Ballroom B
Gen, Lg
Student Moderator: Sheldon Welch, Tennessee State University *
Honors literary circles build understanding and community across region
Julie Barst, South Dakota State University*
Liz Bosworth South Dakota State University *
Jon Brudvig, South Dakota State University
Nels Granholm, South Dakota State University
Lyntausha Kuehl, South Dakota State University *
Oakley Thoney, Dickinson State University *
The First Lady’s Literary Circle at SDSU and the Responsible Citizenship Literary Initiative at
Dickinson State University have engaged honors students with campus leaders in examining
meaningful literature and building community on their respective campuses. Students and
faculty from both institutions will share project approaches and outcomes.
Reading the Great Books for Fun and Profit
Conner D. Clifton, University of Houston *
Michael A. Little, University of Houston
Timothy C. Lund, University of Houston *
Tired of having only three hours a week to discuss a text when it deserves so much more Extracurricular
reading groups allow motivated participants to thoroughly explore texts minus the
grading pressure. Benefits include promoting greater interaction, stimulating critical reading and
thinking, and providing the foundation for senior-level research.
Honors Retention Issues
Friday, October 22
2:00 PM – 3:10 PM
Marriott Tower 2nd Floor, Basie Ballroom B1
First, Gen, Lg, RIH, Two
Student Moderator: Bonnie Herataus, Vincennes University *
“You got it, or you ain’t,” but how do we know Non-cognitive vs. Traditional Predictors
of Success for Admission & Retention
Scott R. Furtwengler, San Jacinto College District-Central Campus
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