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Partners in the Parks sponsors weeklong academic adventures for honors students in select
national parks across the country. Our programs combine recreation and education in exciting
ways that you will never forget. Drop by our table for more information. Join us and go wild!
The Honors College at West Virginia University Programming for Honors Scholars
Justin Hayhurst, West Virginia University *
Hayley Leight, West Virginia University *
A showcase of programming offered by the honors college to keep honors students involved.
Programs include social, philanthropic, and academic opportunities for both upperclassmen and
first-year honors students.
How Our Program Successfully Makes a Positive Difference in Students’ Lives through
Honors
Brendan P. Monaghan, University of Central Florida *
Lauren E. Murphy, University of Central Florida *
Melissa A. Smith, University of Central Florida *
The UCF Honors Congress has had success increasing the satisfaction of freshman members’
college experience, as noted through survey results. Officer positions, activities, and methods
used by the UCF Honors Congress will be explained by current officers, who will also offer
suggestions for other organizations to increase their program’s success.
Developing Leadership in Honors Student Organizations
Melissa L. Johnson, University of Florida
Honors student organizations are critical to the success of honors programs and colleges. Meet
members of the University of Florida Student Honors Organization to find out how this unique
organization coordinates close to 80 events per year for honors students. Items for discussion
may include publicity, funding, recruitment, officer training, and working within the parameters
of your respective programs.
Honors Scholars Reaching out Globally with Care Highway International
Sarah E. Adams, Texas Woman’s University *
Ashlee J. Davis, Texas Woman’s University *
Honors programs generally incorporate some format of community service into their programs,
but they may want to reach further than the local community. Texas Woman’s University has
been donating money to the non-profit organization Care Highway International. In this session
we will cover ways to fundraise for a global cause, benefits of serving more than just the local
community, and the non-profit organization Care Highway International.
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