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schools and students. At nominal costs to their respective colleges, the membership is thriving,
providing support to keep necessary honors possibilities alive.
Teaching and Learning
Saturday, October 23
2:30 PM – 3:40 PM
Marriott Tower 3rd Floor, Andy Kirk A & B
Teaching and Learning Honors Student Fishbowl
Carolyn Kuykendall, Mt. San Antonio College
Alison Primoza, Mesa College
This session provides a round table discussion where honors faculty and directors can hear from
students about what works and does not work in honors programs.
Saturday, October 23
2:30 PM – 3:40 PM
Marriott Tower 3rd Floor, Julia Lee A
Individualized Majors and Honors Students
Margaret Lamb, University of Connecticut
An individualized major offers an honors student a process of engagement, structured academic
thinking, and tailored reflection that is holistic and communicative. The intensive advising and
discussion required during the self-design and planning of an individualized major ensure that
students know what they intend to do, why, and how they are going to go about it. This enhanced
intentionality often leads to an acceleration of learning.
Saturday, October 23
2:30 PM – 3:40 PM
Marriott Tower 3rd Floor, Julia Lee B
Gen, T&L, Two
A Critical-Thinking-Based Orientation for New Honors Students
Jennifer Lane, Glendale Community College
Informed by national and institutional retention data, we implemented a comprehensive
orientation process to assist students with a successful transition to postsecondary honors
scholarship. In presenting our critical thinking course and other program components, we hope
to share our challenges and successes such that other honors programs might benefit from our
experience.
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