electronic pdf version - Westminster College

Friday, October 22
11:00 AM – 12:10 PM
Marriott Tower 2nd Floor, Basie Ballroom B
First, Gen, Two
Student Moderator: Ruby Rosa Roberts, Delgado Community College *
It’s Alive! Resuscitating an Honors Program.
Linda Dermyer, Hutchinson Community College
Ryan H. Diehl, Hutchinson Community College
The once-robust honors program at Hutchinson Community College had become nothing more
than a skeleton, but now it is better than ever. From using NCHC resources to creating a vibrant
student community, this session will provide practical ideas for anyone desiring to bring an
honors program back to life.
"A Van Down By the River": Reviving a Community College Honors Program
Dianna R. Shank, Southwestern Illinois College
Nearing its ten-year anniversary on campus, our honors program is currently being re-tooled to
address the obstacles that inhibit our program from growing. This presentation will outline both
problems and solutions that are specific to honors in community colleges. We will encourage
interactive discussion with audience members from other two-year programs.
Honors Publications on Campus
Friday, October 22
11:00 AM – 12:10 PM
Marriott Tower 2nd Floor, Basie Ballroom B1
First, Gen, Lg, Sm, Stu Gen, T&L, Two
Student Moderators: Amira Onibudo, Bloomfield College *
Producing a Quality Honors Newsletter and Other Honors Publications
Judy K. Idema, Central Michigan University
Kyle Terwilliger, Central Michigan University *
Dozens of concrete and practical tips will be shared to ensure professional newsletters and other
publications for your honors programs or colleges. Participants will learn the key elements of
quality writing, photography, layout, and design. Both new and seasoned administrators/students
will find this session filled with helpful ideas.
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