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other students arrive on campus, programs in the honors residence halls early in the fall semester,
and two one-credit courses during the first year.
The Benefits of the Freshman "Triple"
Kerriann Kane, La Salle University *
Megan Marron, La Salle University *
Terence McCarrick, La Salle University *
Stephen Smith, La Salle University
Andrew Thum, La Salle University *
This program demonstrates the benefits of integrating three distinct disciplines taught under a
shared theme with content coordination during the freshman year. We will describe the
freshman honors labs that supplement course knowledge by utilizing Philadelphia and other
aesthetic learning experiences relevant to course content.
Methods of Undergraduate Research
Friday, October 22
9:30 AM – 10:40 AM
Marriott Tower 2nd Floor, Basie Ballroom A1
Gen, T&L
Student Moderator: Lauren Emery, Mansfield University of Pennsylvania *
Junior Seminar: Building Bridges to the Senior Capstone Project
Spencer Marshall, Clarion University *
Bridget O’Donnell, Clarion University *
Ben Trodden, Clarion University *
This presentation will describe an interdisciplinary seminar foundational for the Senior Capstone
experience, which is crucial in bridging the honors sequence with the final project as it develops
presentation and portfolio skills while requiring students to develop a prospectus for their senior
project and to link with a faculty mentor.
Beyond Bibliography: Forging New Territory in Student Research
Kelsey Eaton, Minot State University *
Jane la Plante, Minot State University
Lynne Rumney, Minot State University
The Honors Program at Minot State University recently instituted a required information literacy
class that has significantly improved student research capacities and writing abilities. Though
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