electronic pdf version - Westminster College

Saturday, October 23
9:30 AM – 10:40 AM
Marriott Tower 3rd Floor, Jay McShann B
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Coordination and Individualization: Rhythms of an Honors Academy
Rebecca O. Freeman, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Amelia C Johnson, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bradley R. Newcomer, University of Alabama at Birmingham
UAB’s traditional curriculum-based honors programs, as well as additional enhanced educational
offerings, have expanded in recent years. The original University Honors (1983) was joined by
the Early Medical School Acceptance Program (1988), followed by Science and Technology
Honors (2005), then Global and Community Leadership Honors (2007), and most recently by the
Experiential Learning Scholars Program (2009). The reasons for expansion included
diversifying honors options and providing honors options to more high-achieving UAB
applicants. While these goals have been realized, the process has not been without logistical and
theoretical questions. For instance, how do we let prospective students know about the programs
in a thorough, yet targeted way How do we work together cooperatively when we are also in
competition Is a common honors experience helpful and important, and if so, what mechanisms
can be utilized to ensure that students get a common experience from the front door Learn from,
and contribute to, a discussion about challenges inherent in a multi-program honors environment.
Math & Science
Saturday, October 23
9:30 AM – 10:40 AM
Marriott Tower 3rd Floor, Julia Lee B
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Making Science a Larger Part of Honors Education
Elisabeth D. Elder, Louisiana State University Alexandria
Philip Harold, Robert Morris University
Jaskiran K. Mathur, St. Francis College
Vicki Moravec, Trine University
Kathleen Nolan, St. Francis College
Peter Siedlecki, Daemen College
Monica VanDieren, Robert Morris University
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