Honors College Handbook
Honors Thesis/ Project (HONRS 499)
Compiled and Designed by
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Hon rs College Advisor
Ball State University
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Congratulations on being selected to participate in what may very well be a lifechanging experience! The Honors College at Ball State University is a series of courses,
events, and relationships that are designed to allow gifted students such as yourself the
freedom to learn and expand to each individual student's potential.
Originated in 1959 as an Honors Program and changed in name twenty years later by action
of the Board of Trustees, Ball State University's Honors College serves approximately 1000
outstanding undergraduates. The Honors faculty and staff are nationally recognized
scholars in their fields, and the integrity of the College's curriculum is likewise widely
regarded as exemplary in its structure, content, and emphasis. Affiliation with and
graduation from the Honors College professionalizes a student's academic credential, and
significantly enhances prospects for employment and/or admission to post-graduate
programs.
Being a student of the Honors College not only affords these basic, somewhat abstract,longterm opportunities, but it certainly comes with more tangible, short-term benefits as well.
As an Honors College student, you are offered:
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Extended library privileges;
Honors housing;
Restricted classes (resulting in smaller more intimate learning atmospheres);
Priority scheduling; and,
Several scholarship, extracurricular, and study abroad opportunities.
So again, congratulations not only on your selection into Honors College, but on all of the
opportunities and experiences to come. Welcome to t!'te Ball State University Honors
College!
'Dear 9iotUJrs coffege f4.fjiliate,
This project/ Thesis has developed through the recognition of the need to bring
together information that has previously not been organized in one concise, convenient
format. During the Summer orientation program of 1994, it became increasingly obvious
that there was too much information in too many formats in too many places. The Honors
Program is a unique one with several unusual facets. This book is intended to serve as an
aid to both student and faculty alike in acquainting each with those intricate details that
make up the Honors College Program. In addition, this book is intended to be used in
conjunction with, not in place of, the Ball State University Advising Handbook and the Ball
State University Undergraduate Handbook. The information contained within this book
is a compilation of materials; some of the information was written directly by the
author, some was written by M. Ange Cooksey, Honors College Advisor, some was
summarized from the Advising Handbook, and some was general inform~tion donated by
the Honors College from their resources. Pictures were designed and drawn by Evan
Chute.
If you cannot find the information you need in this document or those aforemen-
tioned, then the Honors College, located in Burkhart Building Room 108 is the place to go!
Hopefully this document can not only answer your specific questions, but tell you a few
things you didn't even know you wanted to know!
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Hono'
Summer Orientation Information
Orientation vs. Honors Orientation
Goals of Honors Advising Staff
Dispelling the Myths
What's Expected of You
Honors Requirements
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What You Can Expect
Introduction
Course Descriptions: HONRS 199, 189,
Course Descriptions: HONRS 299, 201, 202, 203, Colloquia
Course Descriptions: Senior Thesis (HONRS 499)
General Studies Honors Sections
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Core Requirements
ENG, Writing Competency Exam, MATHS, HIST, SPCH
Advanced Placement
Foreign Language Advanced Placement
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Distribution Requirements
General Studies Requirements
Where Honors Classes substitute for General Studies
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Core Requirements for Education Majors
ENG, Writing Competency Exam, MATHS, SPCH
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Distribution Requirements for Education Majors
General Studies Requirements
Where Honors Classes substitute for General Studies
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Honors College Life and Opportunities
Advising
Registration
Housing
Library Privileges
Scholarships/ Financial Aid
Foreign Study
Extracurricular Activities
General Studies I Honors Checklist
Notes
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--ummer Orientation Information
Freshman Honors orientation is a dimension of the University College Freshman program
at Ball State University. The general, two day orientation program is designed to acquaint
new students with the university, its academic and extracurricular opportunities, and the
living and learning environment on our campus. Honors orientation serves as a complement to the general program by addressing the Unique needs, questions, and concerns of
this population within our Freshman Class. To provide the highest quality of support for
incoming Honors Freshmen, the Honors Advising Staff maintains the following goals for
its Summer Orientation Program:
Research...Who are you?: Honors freshmen are unique individuals and bring with them
academic and extracurricular histories which are significant and important to who they are
and who they wish to become. By researching a student's individual profile in advance, the best
course recommendations can be made. We want Honors Freshmen to feel that Honors College
has prepared for their arrival, and that its staff will work toward ensuring a quality first year
academic experience for each individual student.
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Individual Program... What do you want to do?: Understanding university graduation
requirements and how the Honors College curriculum fits with them is integral for a
student to achieve academic goals in a timely fashion. Through orientation activities, and
follow up contacts during the academic year, the Honors Advising staffwill work with Honors
Freshmen in gaining an understanding of all requirements specific to their individual programs.
Personal Contact... Remember Me?: Providing individual, personal contact for first year
students is a priority in Honors College, and drives its plan for academic advising at
orientation. Each Honors student will meet the primary Honors advisor on the first day of
the two day program, and on the second will enjoy a half hour academic advising
appointment with either the primary or an Honors College peer advisor. Upon their return
to campus in the Autumn, Honors Freshmen will know who their academic advisor is, and
thus where they can go for information and assistance.
More than Academics ...What can we do for you? : Honors students are multi-talented
people with diverse abilities and interests. Honors College advising will respond to this by
providing new students with information that reaches beyond the traditional, academic parameters.
Opportunities such as study abroad, independent research, and creative practicum or
internship experiences will be presented to and discussed with matriculating Honors
students.
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Making it Worthwhile... What does this do for you? The Honors College curriculum is
designed in response to honorable academic traditions, as well as contemporary issues of
interest to students. The Honors College Advising staff will work to emphasize benefits of the
curriculum, and to enable students' understanding of its relevance to their academic, professional,
and personal experiences.
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Honors classes are more difficult than regular classes! False. Honors classes are not
harder than other classes; they're different. Honors College courses differ from nonHonors selections in that they generally emphasize problem-solving, abstract and creative
thinking, as well as discussion and the expressio!\ of students' opinions and ideas. Contrary
to 'popular belief,' Honors courses do not, as a rule, require more work; they generate a
different kind of work, which most students find manageably challenging and generally,
quite interesting. Essentially, Honors classes are intended to be a natural continuation from
high school Honors programs.
Honors students are "geeks!" False again. Honors College students are some of the most
interesting people on campus. No one stereotype captures the genuine range of talents,
abilities, and interests this provocative population represents. They are bright people who
are witty and gregarious, and who will stimulate interesting discussions in and out of the
classroom. Nearly all sports are represented by Honors Varsity athletes; three-fourths of
the incoming Freshman Architecture class is comprised of Honors students; one tenth of all
Honors Freshmen are education majors; each of the Fine Arts enjoys the contributions of
first year Honors students; many Honors students take on leadership roles in campus
organizations and student government.
Honors classes will cause me to take longer to graduate! False yet again. The Honors
College core curriculum courses-189, 199,201,202,203,299- take the place of 18 hours of
General Studies requirements for most majors. Honors colloquia and/ or the Senior Project
(499) may replace an upper division requirement in major or minor curricula. Check with
the Primary Departmental Advisor in your area(s) for confirmation.
Being in the Honors College means that I have to live in Honors housing! False. Honors
Students have the option of choosing Honors housing. If a student would prefer to live
elsewhere then he / she is welcome to do so.
If the person I want to live with is not an Honors student, then I cannot live in Honors
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housing! False. As long as space is available in the Honors residence halls, non-honors
roommates are welcome. Simply notify Honors College Staff at Orientation of your
roommate choice and every attempt will be made to accommodate you.
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To remain in "good standing," an Honors student must maintain a "B" average (3.0 GPA)
overall or if he or she elects not to take an Honors core course for two consecutive semesters,
notification of probation will be issued, with a one year grace period allotted to comply with
Honors College requirements. A student must attain a higher "B" average (3.25 GPA) and
complete all Honors College course requirements·to earn an Honors College diploma upon
graduation.
Terminating affiliation is always the student's option, and doing so does not affect the
application of completed Honors courses to General Studies requirements, nor does it
affect the student's official transcript in any negative way.
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There are two types of Honors courses a student may choose. Honors core courses (HONRS
199, 189,201,202, 203,299) are required classes in earning the Honors Diploma, while
Honors sections of General Studies courses (ENG 114, HIST ISO, POLS 130, SPCH 210, SOC
100) are options a student may choose, but not Honors College requirements. Unlike high
school, Honors affiliation does not dictate your entire academic schedule- only one or two
courses per term.
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The Honors College curriculum consists of a series of core requirements which each student
must fulfill in order to graduate from the Honors College. These classes are individual
courses which present unique opportunities for the student; however, they somehow
manage to intertwine enough to make them a d.efinite group of classes that build on one
another and draw on one another for information and understanding. Most Honors
professors are aware of the requirements in other Honors courses and hence, will use what
was expected from those requirements for examples. Specifically, Honors 201,202, and 203
epitomize the use of this sequential learning process as they begin with early Greek and
Roman literature and follow a chronological pattern to more contemporary works. The
following is a brief description of each of these unique components of the Honors Core
Curriculum requirements.
HONRS 199: Honors Symposium in Contemporary Civilization (three semester hours). All
first-year Honors students should try to complete HONRS 199 during their initial year.
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The theme for this course is "The Family in Modem America." Several varieties of this class
are offered. For instance, one section may emphasize the structure of the common
American Family while another may work with famous American families such as the
Kennedys. Some sections of HONRS 199 have an enrollment greater than the Honors
course average of 20 students. This aspect of HONRS 199 is, however, partially offset by
the fact that most sections have weekly discussion sessions, led by Honors students, that
average about 9 to 10 students.
Credit applies to 3 hours of the General Studies requirement in Social and Behavioral
Sciences.
HONRS 189: Honors Symposium in Global Studies (three semester hours). A companion
course for HONRS 199, the focus is on commonalities and diversities in global culture,
economy, history, politics, and society. Taught from varied perspectives and disciplines
(ask your advisor about these), the emphases are on Asian, African, and Central and South
American topics..
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Credit applies to the General Studies requirement in International! Global Studies.
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What you can expect (continued)
HONRS 299: Honors Symposium in Biology (three semester hours). A basic introduction to
biological principles, applying personal knowledge toward the solution of some critical
issues confronting contemporary society. Questions of scientific ethics and personal
decision-making are explored.
Credit applies to the General Studies requirement in Life Sciences.
The Humanities Sequence (Humanities I, II, III are listed in the printed schedule of classes
as HONRS 201, 202, 203) ( three semester hours for 201, three semester hours for 202, and
three semester hours for 203 for a total of nine hours).
For more than three decades, the Humanities Sequence has been one of the highlights of
Honors work. Taught by faculty drawn largely from Departments of English, History, and
the Classics area of Modem Languages, these courses attempt to introduce students to
some of the great books and great ideas of Western and World literature. Connections with
music, theater, and the arts are often presented.
First-year students with six hours of English credit (exemption from English 103-104) may
begin this sequence in the Autumn Semester. First-year students with three hours of
English credit (exemption from English 103) may begin in the Spring if English 104 (or 114)
has been completed. In any case, the sequence must be started by the end offour semesters in
residence.
Credit for completion of this sequence fulfills the six hour General Studies requirement in
Humanities and Fine Arts and the three-hour distribution requirement. There is also a
Humanities Minor for which these three courses serve as the core.
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Honors Colloquia (two required). These small discussion classes are usually taken during
the sophomore, junior, or senior year. Honors colloquia are offered by several departments
and new colloquia are developed each year. Approximately forty colloquia are offered
during a student's time at Ball State from which he/ she must choose two. The topics range
from recent years included: "Human Sexuality," "Communication and Humor," "Meadow,
Mountain, Sand, and Sea: The Language of Nature- Poet/Prose Naturalists," "Energy:
Curse or Blessing?," "Hello, Sweetheart, Get Me Rewrite: Lore and Truth About Reporting,"
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HONRS 499: Senior Honors Thesis or Creative Project (three semester hours). The capstone
of the entire Honors College curriculum. This course does not meet as a class or have a
specific meeting time or enrollment. The course number is merely the listing for the credit
earned by those Honors students who complete this final part of Honors Work.
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The Senior project relationship between student and faculty really epitomizes what Honors
education is all about- one student and one professor (selected by the student) working
toward an agreed-upon academic goal. The student selects a professor with whom he or
she would like to work based upon what the student wishes to choose as a final project and
which professor is most knowledgeable in that subject area. The thesis or project is usually
within the major or minor, but is not required to be. For more specific information, please
visit the Honors College office for the Thesis Information package.
Credit counts for majors, minors, or electives.
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General Studies Honors Sections: Each semester the Honors College offers a number of
restricted "H" sections which are available only to Honors students. Honors students are not
required to take any of these classes in "H" sections. They differ from regular sections of the
same courses in several respects:
Size: Average enrollment in an Honors section is between 15 and 25 students; in a regular
section the size could be anywhere from 30 to 500+.
"H" Sections faculty have been selected to teach these classes by the Dean of the Honors
College and the appropriate department chair.
General Studies Honors classes usually emphasize class discussions, essay as opposed to
objective testing, and reading assignments in both primary and secondary source material.
As is true of all Honors classes, Honors students are asked to evaluate these sections each
year.
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ENG 103
ENG 104 or 114
(3)
(3)
Writing Comptency Examination
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MATHS 125 or
117 or
131 or
161 or
171
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(3)
HIST 150
(3)
SPCH210 *
(3)
If you have been awarded Advanced Standing Credit in English (3 or 6 credit hours), the
hours count in your total hours earned.
Completing 15 hours in the Autumn with 6
hours awarded in Advanced Standing would
total 21 hours earned at the conclusion of the
term. If you graduated from a high school
where students were not ranked, you need
to set up an appointment with the Writing
Program Office for assessment and placement in the required General, Studies English courses (103 &104). Contact Writing
CenterCoordinator,RB 2115 (Ph #285-8580).
The Writing Competency exam is taken in
the Junior year after credit has been earned in
English 103 and 104 or 114.
If you have taken Pre-Calculus or higher
mathematics in high school, you do not need
to take the Math Placement Test. In fact,
unless you are in a math dependent major,
you may wish to test out of the General
Studies requirement, MATHS 125. Testing
out, however, does not generate credit hours,
only exemption. Contact Math TestingCenter RB 418
you
an
course
exam
or
a 4, in most cases credit hours will be earned, and like other Advanced placement hours,
will count toward your total hours earned.) See your advisor to discuss specific
applicablility of credit toward General Studies Requirements.
• If you elect to take the Foreign Language Placement Exam, advanced placement credit
hours will be awarded only after you have completed the course recommended with
a grade of "C" or better. These hours will not appear on your Autumn Semester Grade
Card as the posting process occurs after the mailing of grades.
• *Secondary Education Majors are required to take SPCH 210 even if they meet exemption
requirements.
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Geog 101; Geol101; NR 101
Earth Science or
Physical Science
(3)
Astro 100, 120; Chern 100, 101, 111; Physcs
100,110,120
Honors Science Requirement
(3)
Honors 299
Honors Soc./Beh. Requirement
(3)
Honors 199
General Studies Soc. /Beh.
(3)
Anth 101, 103, 105; Econ 116, 201;
Geog 121; Hist 201,202; Pols 130"';
100"'; Soc100'"
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General Studies PEFWL
PEFWL 100, 103, 104, 117, 130, 148, or 217
(2)
'" Occasional Honors Sections are available.
See Ball State Advising Handbook pages 17-22 for detailed infor~ation.
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ore Re uirements
ENG 103
ENG 104 or 114
(for Education
(3)
(3)
Writing Comptency Examination
Students with MATH SAT 500 (ACT 19) or
20 or higher on Math Placement Exam or
credit in MATHS 107 with the Math Placement Exam or credit in MATHS 108 can
begin appropriate math sequence.
MATH
ELED
ECE/K-3
SPCED
SPCH377
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MATHS 201 (4),202 (3)
MATHS 201 (4),203 (2)
MATHS 207 (4)
Recommended after ELED 101 or SPCED
266; This is a SPCH course that involves
doing lesson plans and presenting them.
(3)
Hearing Impaired majors should also take SPCH 216 either fall or spring semester of their
Freshman year.
Dual Majors (Elementary Education and Special Education):
The student will be advised by the Special Education Department but may also consult with
the Elementary Education Department for further information.
Students completing this dual major will follow the Special Education Requirements with
one exception:
• They will complete MATHS 201 and 202 (not MATHS 207)
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Earth Science
(0-3)
Geog 111
Geog 111
Physical Science
(3)
Phycs 101
Phycs 101
Geog 111
or
Phycs 101
Life Science
(3)
Honrs 299
Honrs 299
Bio 453
Hist
(3-6)
Honrs 199
Honrs 199
Honrs 199
Pols
(3)
Pols 130
or 237
Pols 130
or 237
Pols 130
or 237
Soc/ Anth/ Hist
(3)
Soc 100 or Soc 100 or
Anth302 or Anth302
Hist415
Fine Arts
(3)
AED200
(3)
MUSED 265
(3)
Honrs 201
Humanities
Honors Int./Global Studies Req. (3)
General Studies PEFWL Req.
Soc 100 or
Anth302
Honrs 189
PEFWL 100, 103, 104, 117, 130, 148, or 217
(2)
See Ball State Advising Handbook pages 25-29 for detailed information.
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Advising:
All Honors College Freshmen are advised by the same academic advisor. This will help
Honors students in getting started in scheduling Honors College classes as well as General
Studies and major/minor courses. After the freshman year, the Honors advisor serves in
cooperation with the student's assigned advisor from the major department. The Honors
College Academic Advisor is Ms. M. Ange Cooksey, office NQ 314, phone 5-1830.
Registration:
All Honors College students are granted the privilege of "priority registration" which
means that their course requests will be processed before those in their class. Honors
students also receive priority according to hours earned, giving Honors seniors maximum
consideration.
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Housing:
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The Honors College at Ball State University is fortunate to have the Johnson Residence Halls
assigned primarily for students enrolled in its programs. Located at the North end of
campus, the Johnson Halls include two buildings, the Botsford-Swinford complex and the
Wilson-Schmidt complex. These halls share dining facilities located in Carmichael Hall,
which is adjacent to both.
Botsford Hall for women and Swinford Hall for men are four-story buildings linked by a
common lounge area. This lounge is a frequent site for informal meetings, lectures, and
discussions organized by the Student Honors Council, as well as hall dances, ice cream
socials, or casual contests such as "Trivia Bowl." Botsford and Swinford are "Wellness
Halls," meaning that they are smoke-free environments and also host a variety of programs
sponsored by Ball State's Institute for Wellness. Wilson and Schmidt halls are coeducational, meaning that every other floor houses either men or women. While each hall
often has frequent activities within it, Honors students often gather in one of the complexes
to share activities geared to their interests and needs.
The rooms in both complexes are uniquely designed. Unlike traditional rectangular
dormitory rooms, all rooms in the Johnson Residence Halls are Z-shaped and all furniture
in the rooms is mobile. This allows students the opportunity to place the furniture in
creative arrangements, and for personalized decorating.
In general, the Honors residence halls are pleasant, attractive, and exciting places to live.
There are many activities available, yet an attitude of respect for academic pursuits prevails.
Choosing Honors housing is a good way to start one's college career.
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Library
Privileges~
All Honors College students are granted the same extended library use and borrowing
privileges as graduate students. Books are checked out for full semesters unless specifically
recalled by another student. In this case the student will be notified and is expected to
return the book immediately if the due date has passed.
Scholarshipsl Financial Aid:
Most of the scholarships and other forms of financial aid that Ball State University offers are
not specifically tied to enrolling in the Honors College, nor are they administered by the
Dean. Rather, there are some scholarships that are held primarily by students who are
eligible for participation in Honors College. These are described below:
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Ball State Presidential Scholarships: For Indiana residents, worth approximately 50
percent of in-state fees per academic year. Minimum requirements are to be admitted with
Distinction (top 20 percent of the high school class and at least 1120 combined total on the
SAT exams or a 24 composite score on the ACT exams). A maximum of 284 awards given
each year. Renewable with a 3.0 grade point average.
For out-of-state residents, worth 50 percent of in-state and out-of-state fees. Minimum
requirements are to be Distinction admission (see qualifications above). A maximum of120
awards given each year. Renewable with a 3.0 grade point average.
Ellison Scholarship: Worth full fees, room, and board per academic year. For Delaware
County (IN) high school graduating seniors nominated by their schools. Write to the Trust
Department of Merchants National Bank in Muncie for more information.
John R. Emens Scholarships: Worth a minimum of in-state fees per academic year. For
graduating seniors showing outstanding leadership and creativity nominated by their high
school principals or guidance counselors. Write to the Emens Scholars Programs, Office of
Scholarships and Financial Aid, Ball State University.
Whitinger Scholars Program: Worth full fees, room and board per academic year. For
graduating seniors in the top 10 percent of their high school class, who score at least 1200
combined total on the SAT exams or 29 composite score on the ACT exams. Requires a
conversation with the Director of the program or a representative of the committee, and a
written examination. Write to the Director of the Whitinger Scholars Program, Ball State
University.
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Honors College Life and Opportunities (continued)
Scholarshipsl Financial Aid (cont_):
Undergraduate Scholarship Program: The Honors College Dean is the campus advisor for
several national scholarship programs.
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• Harry S. Truman Scholarships for students who plan on careers in government
service.
• Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships for study in Mathematics and Natural Sciences
• Rhodes Scholarships for graduate study at Oxford University.
• Marshall Scholarships for graduate study at a British University.
• Mellon Scholarships for graduate study in the Humanities.
Truman candidates must be juniors to compete for an award. Rhodes, Marshall, and
Mellon candidates must be seniors. Barry M. Goldwater candidates must be sophomores
or juniors. In all cases, the minimum grade point average is 3.50. These are national
programs which require extensive preparation and are highly competitive.
Undergraduate Fellows Program: This program enables students with a minimum of
sophomore standing and a GPA of at least 3.25 to work with faculty on a variety of research
or creative projects. Proposals for Undergraduate Fellowships are considered during the
spring semester of each academic year and may be submitted by faculty or students.
Students selected as Undergraduate Fellows receive a stipend of $750 each semester.
Foreign Study:
Westminster Program: One excellent aspect of the Honors College offerings at Ball State
University is a guest student arrangement with Westminster College in Oxford, England.
Students selected spend the Autumn term in residence at Westminster, participating fully
in the academic, extra-curricular, and social activities of the British campus.
Selection for the Westminster program is limited to students who have reached at least
sophomore status and have obtained at least a 3.4 grade point average. Twelve to sixteen
students can be chosen in any given year. Application is made through the Honors College
office and requires the student submit a resume and a statement of purpose detailing why
he/she wants to attend Westminster. The selection committee (Dean of the Honors
College, most recent Ball State instructor at Westminster, Ball State instructor selected to
accompany the next group, and one student who has attended Westminster) reviews these
materials and either chooses the group or requests additional information by asking
candidates to join them for a conversation. Selection is completed by early February .
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Foreign Study (continued):
Manchester College: Students who are selected to go to Mancheter College will enroll in
a special3-hour section of Honors 390 which will count as one of their requiredcolloquia:
"The English University Experience: Recurring Themes and Images of 'Oxbridge' in British
Literature." Assigned reading will be of works set within Oxford and other places which
the group visits. Note: Students who prefer to receive Humanities rather than colloquium
credit may enroll in a special section of 202 or 203 which is focused, as much as possible, on
sites and readings relevant to their travel. Whichever course they elect, students will
engage in both group and individual work; lectures from local experts will also be part of
their experience.
Extracurricular Activi.ties:
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Honors Committee: All Honors College activities are overseen by the Honors Committee
which is composed of five faculty, selected by the Univerity Senate's Committee on
Committees, one student appointed by the Student Senate, and the Dean of the Honors
College ex officio. The Honors Committee is a subcommittee of the Undergraduate
Educational Council.
Honors College Student Council: This council is composed of up to twenty-four members
representing the diverse interests of the approximately one thousand students enrolled in
the College. These students participate in Honors College activities by bringing student
concerns, interests, and desires to the attention of the Dean and the Honors Subcommittee
of the University Senate. They are also involved in organizing many activities for Honors
College students both on and off campus. The Student Honors Council organizes and
supervises a number of committees each chaired by a member of the council. These include:
• "Honors Week": Organize Honors Week and Trivia Bowl contests and any other
academic activities of the council.
• "Publications": Publish a newsletter (News and Notes) and an annual scholarlycreative journal (Odyssey) as well as assist with other publications
originating in the Honors College.
• "Publicity": Publicize events of the council, activities of and awards received by
Honors College students, and the C. Warren Vander Hill award given
each year to an outstanding Honors faculty member.
• "Seminars": Arrange a series of seminar / discussions to be presented by Honors
College faculty, students, alumni, or friends on contemporary topics
of interest.
• "Social/Cultural Excursions": Organize trips and activities away from the campus.
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Honors College Life and Opportunities (continued)
Extracurricular Activities (continued):
Student Honors Council (continued): In addition to these standing committees, council
members are involved in recruiting of students and prospective faculty members and
conduct a number of fund-raising activities. Money from the fund-raising activities often
helps support members of the Student Honors Council in the meeting of the Mid-East
Honors Association (MEHA) and the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC).
Recently, several of our students have been elected to the Executive Board of MEHA. SHC
works with organizations such as academic honoraries, honoraries for specific majors, and
residence hall councils.
Being a member of the Student Honors Council is a prestigious position that offers very
rewarding experiences. The position is time consuming, but is a terrific way to get involved
on campus with the dealings of the Honors College.
Publications: Students in the Honors College produce two publications for the college on
a regular basis. These are News and Notes, a periodic newsletter, and Odyssey, an annual
scholarly-creative journal. In addition, students are often involved in writing and editing
of other Honors College publications, such as brochures and/ or new releases .
• News and Notes: This publication features information about Honors College programs,
interviews with instructors, students, and alumni of the Honors College, columns describing overseas activities, special research undertakings, or forthcoming opportunities for
students, and other unusual or special topics as they occur. All articles or columns are
written and edited by the Honors College students and distribution of the newsletter is
widespread, including currently enrolled students, alumni, instructors, Honors programs
at other institutions, and prospective students interested in knowing more about Ball State
University and the Honors College .
• Odyssey: This publication presents student work of many natures. It includes research
articles, fiction, and poetry as well as art and photographic contributions. The editorial
board is involved in all phases of producing the journal-- selection of the manuscripts or
works of art, design of the journal, editing and proofreading the galley and page proofs, and
distribution of the finished product. Odyssey is also distributed widely to students, faculty,
alumni, and Honors programs at other institutions.
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As mentioned above, students also are frequently asked to contribute to publications such
as brochures and flyers that are sent by the Honors College to prospective students or for
advertising special activities of the College. While this is done on an occasional basis, it
represents the total involvement that students have with the Honors College activities and
recruiting. Meany Honors College students are involved with other campus publications
such as the student newspaper, The Daily News and the yearbook, The Orient.
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