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programs and living-learning communities, including how to develop them for an honors
program, and how to create constructive collaborations.
Dedicated Honors College Housing: The Administrative and Student Perspective
Nicole V. Clement, Missouri State University *
Art L. Spisak, Missouri State University
This presentation looks at the residences for honors students on our campus from the perspective
of an Honors College director and an Honors College student resident assistant (who previously
lived in honors housing). We briefly describe our honors residences, and then consider the
advantages and challenges of honors housing.
Resuscitating an Honors Program II
Friday, October 22
9:30 AM – 10:40 AM
Marriott Tower 3rd Floor, Bennie Moten A
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Student Moderator: Irene Primmer, Mansfield University *
Revolutionary (Re)Vision: Reworking the Honors Program at a Small Comprehensive
University
Brooke M. Mitchell, Wingate University
Our comprehensive university radically changed its honors program. As a result of pressure from
a changing institutional identity and feedback from students, we removed the freshman
component while maintaining the integrity of our program. Both the pleasures and the pitfalls of
this new vision will be discussed.
It’s Alive! The Reanimation of an Honors Program
Antonina (Nina) Bambina, University of Southern Indiana
Raul Ramirez, University of Southern Indiana *
The Honors Program at the University of Southern Indiana hired a dedicated Director. Some
enhancements included: fresh programming; new curriculum; increased roles for the councils
and students; novel recruitment; and campus wide promotion. These culminated in over 100
new students. These enhancements, their assessment and results will be discussed.
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