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Friday, October 22
3:30 PM – 4:40 PM
Marriott Tower 2nd Floor, Yardbird B
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Student Moderator: Elise Webster, University of Alabama at Birmingham *
What do values have to do with it: Diving into the Undercurrents of an Honors Culture
Michael Bowles, Southern Polytechnic State University *
Alexandra Brigham, Southern Polytechnic State University *
Iraj Omidvar, Southern Polytechnic State University
Jeffrey Orr, Southern Polytechnic State University
Nancy L. Reichert, Southern Polytechnic State University
What is an honors education One answer is an enriched curriculum. But is this all Our panel
explores the underground currents of the honors culture at our university by examining how
expectations and values set by faculty and staff attempt to promote thoughtful inquiry and
actions throughout the program.
Honors Community: Helping Students Find Their Rhythm
Elizabeth K. Callahan, Saint Louis University
An Honors Community allows students to learn and develop holistically to find their own
rhythm. In this session, you will learn about how the Saint Louis University Honors Program
creates a strong sense of community and student growth, have the chance to share best practices,
and learn about program implementation.
Friday, October 22
3:30 PM – 4:40 PM
Marriott Tower 3rd Floor, Andy Kirk A
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Meet the NCHC Editorial Team
Joan H. Digby, Long Island University C.W. Post
Ada Long, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Jeffrey A. Portnoy, Georgia Perimeter College
NCHC journal and monograph editors and editorial board members will provide information
about the publication process and discuss matters relating to acceptance or rejection of
manuscripts, what constitutes research in honors, and what reviewers want to see in future
submissions. Past and future writers are encouraged to attend. All are welcome.
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