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UNCW HONORS SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Annual Report Summary
July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009
The Honors Scholars Program completed its 15th full year as a four year program in June 2009.
The program goal is to attract and retain academically talented students to UNCW by offering an array
of innovative and challenging activities both in and out of the classroom. We work to create and expand
a peer culture of excellence on our campus. The program appears in the UNCW Catalogue as an
"Academic Enrichment Program."
I.
Students
Overall Enrollment
Last year there were 429 students in some phase of the 4-year Honors Scholars Program, plus an
additional 97 working on Departmental Honors only, for a total of 526 students enrolled in some type of
honors experience.
Freshman Enrollment and Demographics
The Honors Scholars Program enrolled a total of 135 freshmen this year: 125 in Fall 2008 and
another 10 freshmen in Spring 2009. Of these, 89 (66%) were female and 46 (34%) male; 91 (67.4.4%)
were from North Carolina, 7 (5.1%) were from New Hanover, Pender or Brunswick counties, and 13
(9.6%) reported ethnicity as African American, Asian American, Hispanic or other. In addition four (4)
more students began honors as sophomores or juniors (or transferred to honors at UNCW). Ten of the
freshmen are also varsity athletes (swimming, softball, soccer, track) and three are teaching fellows.
For the 2008-9 honors fall freshman cohort, the average SAT score was 1300 (median=1300;
note ACT scores converted to SAT equivalents in computation), similar to the previous year. For
comparison, the overall UNCW 2008-9 freshman SAT average was 1156. It is worth noting that the
honors student SAT scores were responsible for raising the overall incoming freshman SAT from 1146
to 1156. Honors freshmen had an incoming high school GPA of 3.93, compared to an average of 3.74
for the entire incoming Fall 2008 freshman class.
At the end of the spring 2009 semester, the average UNCW GPA for the first year honors
students was 3.4679 while the average GPA for all other UNCW freshmen was 2.8390.
Completion of Honors Seminars/Basic Studies
A total of 49 students were recognized at the Chancellor’s Achievement Award ceremony held
in Spring 2009 for completing their honors seminars and basic studies requirements during the previous
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two semesters. These students have declared majors and will be preparing to pursue departmental
honors in their major departments, or were recent graduates.
Departmental Honors
Reflecting UNCW’s emphasis on undergraduate research and scholarship, there has been a
steady increase in students enrolled in some phase of departmental honors projects over the past few
years. In 2008-9, 175 students were enrolled in honors projects, compared to 156 last year, 131 in 20067 , 119 in 2005-2006, 108 students in 2004-2005 and 99 in 2003-2004. It is worth noting that there this
represents a 75% increase in honors project registration in 5 years. One hundred and four (104) different
faculty members from 27 different academic areas supervised senior honors projects this year. The
College of Arts and Sciences and all three professional schools were represented.
Graduates
A total of 96 UNCW graduates were recognized for completing honors requirements during the
academic year. (This compares to a total of 94 graduates with honors in 2007-8.) Twelve (12) students
graduated with honors in their departments in Summer-December 2008 and twelve (12) graduated with
University Honors and honors in their departments. In May 2009 forty-one (41) students graduated with
honors in their departments and thirty-one (31) graduated with University Honors and honors in their
departments.
Student Awards and Achievements
Please see Attachments for a representative list of student awards and special achievements.
Honors Residence
The Honors House houses 96 students and is a considerable plus for the program. It contains a
24/7 computer lab, study rooms, a classroom, kitchenette, media lounge, and other facilities for their use.
Because we had an increase in the number of males accepted into Honors this year, we also filled one
and a half pods in Suite S with honors men.
All resident assistants in Honors House and the Honors Suite were honors program students, and
so provided extensive mentoring in addition to their roles as RAs. The RAs worked with both our
Honors Seahawk Links and the Honors Scholars Association to create a vibrant community in Honors
Housing.
The on-campus community is so positive that the freshmen this year requested that we provide
dedicated honors housing for sophomores as well. Thus, in concert with Office of Residence Life, a
section of Seahawk Crossing has been dedicated for honors sophomores next year.
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Advising/Registration
The director, associate director, Ms. Sue Cody and Drs. Kim Sawrey and Diane Dodd were the
academic advisors for all first and second year students who have not declared majors. Honors advisors
worked with students at all summer orientations as well as throughout the year. Honors advisors advised
176 university college advisees in the Fall and 141 in the Spring. Honors students remain with their
honors advisors for the first two years, until they declare a major. We have worked closely with the
University College Advising Center as official advisors to ensure that the honors students receive the
benefit of University College advising services. The directors also worked closely with the office of the
registrar to enable the students to have priority registration for Fall and Spring. Honors students are precoded to enable them to use SEAWEB for pre-registration.
Student Initiatives
The Honors Students continued the Honors Seahawk Links and the students received training
through the Links program. They presented classes on the common reading and “Time Management” to
the freshmen. Further, the Links engaged students in a program called “Cultural Cuisine”; they invited
eight faculty members to have dinner with honors students and discuss international events and customs
in a specific country. We obtained funding for the program through a grant from the Southern Regional
Honors Council “Dollars for Scholars” program, and have received a Friends of UNCW grant to
continue in Fall 2009.
In addition, the Student Honors Advisory Council was active again this year, helping with
review of honors program applications and serving as a forum for discussion of the Honors College and
ways that it would impact the upper level honors curriculum. They also revised the Honors Program
Application, and worked with the Honors Faculty Advisory Council to consider a change to the GPA
requirements for honors.
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II.
Academic Program
Faculty/Courses
In 2008-2009, the honors program offered 30 honors sections of basic studies and 30 honors
seminar sections, involving 47 different faculty members from 22 different disciplines. Some of the
notable offerings this year included two HON 120 Enrichment Seminars on Evolution that included a
trip to the Galapagos Islands—“The Shaping of Darwin: Biology and Geology of the Galapagos,” taught
by Dr. Patricia Kelley and “Evolution’s Workshop: Global and Local Interests in the Galapagos, taught
by Dr. Jennifer Horan. In fall 2008, Ms. Dana Sachs taught an HON 210 Topical Interdisciplinary
Seminar, “Write a Novel in a Month,” where students participated in the national November writing
project where the goal is to write a 50,000 word novel by Nov. 30. Dr. Steve Meinhold and Dr. Lloyd
Rohler also reprised their very timely HON 210, “Electing the President” for fall 2008. In addition, Dr.
Bob Weedon, a veterinarian from the Wilmington community and Dr. Suzanne Dorsey, Director of the
Bald Head Island Conservancy also taught their popular HON 120 seminars. All honors courses and
instructors are listed in the appendix.
Freshman Interdisciplinary Honors Seminar (HON 110)--3 credits
HON 110 is a cross-disciplinary introduction to the intellectual and cultural life of the
university. It focuses on various approaches to knowledge and education, and provides students with
opportunities for hands-on research and experiential learning. Six sections of HON 110 were taught in
Fall 2008. For the eighth year, we followed a format such that HON 110 includes several large group
meetings, featuring a guest lecture by the Chancellor, a discussion of Honors and honors advising, the
“International Connection/Study Abroad” with Dr. Denise DiPuccio, Asst. Provost for International
Programs and one on electoral politics by Dr. Steven Meinhold, Associate Dean of Research in the
Graduate School. All sections participated in workshops such as Diversity at UNCW, Alcohol
Awareness/Safe Relationships, Career Services, Library Services, Leadership/Volunteer Opportunities,
and Stress/Time Management. This year the Albert Schweitzer Honors Scholar Award was presented to
Ms. Jean Beasley, founder and director of the nationally recognized Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue
and Rehabilitation Center on Topsail Island. Ms Beasley, also a recipient of Animal Planet’s “Hero of
the Year” award, delivered a lecture to the Honors Freshman Seminar students and spoke informally
with students at a reception open to the campus and local community (brochure included in report).
Further, students participated in our program called “Cultural Cuisine”; eight faculty members
were invited to have dinner with honors students and discuss international events and customs in a
specific country. Dinner was at a restaurant that featured the cuisine. Examples included: Vietnamese
(with Dana Sachs); Middle-Eastern (with Lisa Pollard); Cuban (with Tony Puente); Puerto Rican (with
Valerie Rider) and Spanish (with Amanda Boomershine).
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Honors Topical Interdisciplinary Seminars (HON 210)--3 credits
HON 210 offers an in-depth investigation of a specific topic from an interdisciplinary
perspective. This provides a niche for a team of instructors from two or more disciplines to approach a
topic in a creative and flexible way, or for a single instructor to approach a topic from more than one
perspective. Thus, faculty are able to "try out" innovative teaching techniques in honors sections- one of
the goals of the honors program. The content of the specific courses varies each semester. Seven
different departments on campus participated this year, with 8 faculty participating. In Fall 2008, four
sections were taught on topics such as “ “Electing the President,” team-taught by Dr. Steve Meinhold of
Public and International Affairs and Dr. Lloyd Rohler of Communication Studies; “ “Sustainability
Issues: Climate Change, Energy and Population,” by Dr. Roger Shew of Geography and Geology;
“Searching for Southern Identity, by Ms Nan Graham, a local author and adjunct instructor in Honors,
and “Write a Novel in a Month,” taught by Ms. Dana Sachs, adjunct instructor of English, and a novelist
and journalist. Two sections of HON 210 were offered in the Spring 2009 semester to facilitate student
scheduling: ”Defining Art and Music,” taught by Dr. Rob Nathanson of Music, and “Mind, Morals, and
Evolution, “ taught by Dr. Scott James of Philosophy and Religion and Dr. Kate Bruce of Psychology.
Honors Enrichment Seminar (HON 120)--one credit
This one-credit course has several functions for the students and program. First, the course
encourages students to become directly involved in campus and community activities by attending a
variety of events to broaden their educational experience. Secondly, it provides them with hands-on
experience in a variety of areas. Finally, it provides a mechanism for honors students to maintain their
"community" through group projects and participation.
Fourteen (14) sections of Honors enrichment seminars were taught in Spring 2009 by 16
instructors representing 12 different disciplines, including CLES and off campus. One HON 120 was a
civic engagement class Exploring Leadership and Service,” taught by Donna Crowe, and another,
“Barrier Island Ecology,” was taught by the Director of the Bald Head Island Conservancy, Dr. Suzanne
Dorsey and involved field research weekends on Bald Head Island. In addition, we continued our
opportunities for short-term international travel with HON 120 classes that traveled abroad over Spring
Break. ”Arabic Influence of Spanish Language, Literature, and Art,” was taught by Ms Marianella Jara
of Foreign Languages and Literatures, and included a Spring Break trip to Spain . Two HON 120s
traveled abroad to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands in May after the end of classes:”The Shaping of
Darwin: Biology and Geology of the Galapagos, taught by Dr. Patricia Kelley, and “Managing
‘Evolution’s Workshop’: Global and Local Interests in the Galapagos,” taught by Dr. Jennifer Horan.
To facilitate scheduling for the students, we also offered three sections of one-credit Honors
Enrichment courses in the fall 2008 semester. We continued the successful “Survey of Biological
Research Methods” that introduces honors students majoring in biology to the different types of research
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laboratories in biology and helps guide them in developing senior honors project ideas. Another NSG
112 (cross-listed as HON 120), “Survey of Professional Nursing,” provides a similar opportunity for
honors students to meet nursing faculty and become aware of the full range of clinical research and
health care options within the field of contemporary nursing. HON 120, ”The First Three Minutes of the
Universe was taught as a Tablet PC Initiative course by Dr. Russ Herman of the Math and Physics
department.
Honors sections of Basic Studies
Eighteen (18) sections of honors basic studies were taught in Fall 2008. Eleven (11) sections of
honors basic studies were taught in Spring 2009. A new offering in Honors Basic Studies this year was
STT 215 HON: Introduction to Statistics, and honors section initiated at the request of honors students
and taught by Dr. Dargan Frierson. Two thematically different sections of ENG 290 were taught this
year:-- “The American Teenager in Popular Culture,” by Dr. Meghan Sweeney and "Darwin in
Literature, taught by Dr. Dan Noland. We continue to offer an honors section of Intermediate Spanish,
SPN 201 and an enriched a section of MAT 161 with the tablet PC initiative, taught by Dr. Gabriel
Lugo. Further we offered an upperlevel section as an alternative to basic studies- PSY 347 HON:
Psychopathology, taught by Dr. Carrie Clements.
Honors Course Booklets
Each semester, the honors program produces a booklet listing the honors courses for the
semester. This spring, the printed booklet of fall 2009 course offerings also included the Spring 2010
class listings to reflect our full academic year scheduling. The course book is also posted to the honors
website. A printed version is also included in the orientation packet sent to incoming freshman honors
students. Please see examples enclosed.
Honors Course evaluations
Honors basic studies courses are evaluated with SPOT and an additional subjective honors
evaluation form. The HON seminars use an open-ended honors course evaluation forms.
Assessment
Honors student learning assessment is done for Honors Projects (499), as well as honors sections
of basic studies and honors. Faculty evaluate how students met learning objectives based on
performance in class and on specific assignments. (see forms enclosed).
Departmental Senior Honors Projects
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The Honors Scholars Program continued its responsibility for oversight of the departmental
honors senior projects. This involves publicizing the departmental honors option, informing students
and faculty of the requirements, handling special cases and appeals, working with the Registrar to
determine eligibility and register the students, assigning a member of the Honors Council to serve as
honors representative for each project, monitoring the progress of the project through two or three
semesters, giving final approval for the project format, and assisting students in meeting the
requirements for graduation with honors. We also include a formal exit interview. We increased from
four to six the number of workshops about departmental honors offered to all students on campus. The
departmental honors booklet is attached. A list of students enrolled in departmental honors projects is
included in the appendix.
New this year was the implementation of the DH3 form. At the request of faculty and students
we required students to document progress on the project in its first semester, with a plan for project
completion, and approval by committee members. This procedure is being evaluated this summer into
the fall as part of our assessment.
Curriculum Development and Innovation
Complementing the honors semester abroad, we continue to expand our commitment to take
honors education beyond the classroom by encouraging brief study-abroad opportunities as a component
of some HON 120 enrichment seminars. In Spring 2009, Ms Marianella Jara led her “Arabic Influence
on Spanish Language, Literature, Art, and Culture” through Andalusia, Spain over spring break. Two
other sections of HON 120 participated in the 150th anniversary of the publication of Darwin’s On the
Origins of Species by traveling to The Galapagos Islands.
Another experiential seminar, “Barrier Island Ecology” taught by Dr. Suzanne Dorsey of the
Bald Head Island Conservancy, continued its success. Students interested in ecology and biology had
remarkable experiences staying on Bald Head Island, working experts in the field, and presenting their
research to members of the Bald Head Island board of directors. Student projects were so engaged and
effective that they led to substantive plans for implementation . In an email message after the spring
semester, Dr. Suzanne Dorsey wrote:
I just wanted to update you that the community feedback on the presentations was very positive.
Some quotes were "…the presentations just got better and better."
“The students presented arguments that must be considered now and into the future."
"I had never thought of doing the fiscal analysis on the dredging couple with the state law that
Daniel quoted."
"We have got to get Fort Holmes on the historical register--that's leverage we've never
considered!"
"Suzanne, there weren't just nuggets in there, there were real, implementable tactics." "I'm so
glad I came!"
Once again, I believe the students had a tangible effect on public policy on BHI--stay tuned for
more information as their ideas are digested and implemented.
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Several new HON 210 Interdisciplinary Seminars were featured this year: “Sustainability
Issues: Climate Change, Energy, and Population” “Write a Novel in A Month,” “Defining Art and
Music,” and “Mind Morals and Evolution”. Taught by Dr. Scott James (PAR) and Dr. Kate Bruce
(PSY), the “Mind Morals and Evolution seminar was particularly timely for the year-long celebration by
the Evolution Learning Community of the 150th anniversary of Darwin’s On the Origin of Species and
as preparation for a series of speakers sponsored the ELC and Honors. Notable speakers this year
included the award winning science writer and Darwin biographer, David Quammen, evolutionary
biologist, David Buss, anthropologist, Eugenie Scott, and paleoanthropologist, Richard Leakey
HON 110: Honors Freshman Seminar was revamped in Fall 2001 and we continued with this
model for Fall 2008 with some additional changes this year. The University Experience and the Life of
the Mind is the informal title that has been used for this class the last several years, and contains several
unique features that are being recommended for other freshman seminar experiences. For example, both
the “EDGE” freshman seminar for Fall 2008 and the Life of the Mind required freshman seminar,
proposed by the Basic Studies Task Force, incorporate several features piloted in the HON 110 class.
One of the purposes of honors education is to serve as a laboratory for innovative curricular instruction
that can then be incorporated in other areas on campus. Our HON 110 model is a good example:
lectures by award-winning faculty to a large group session followed by breakout discussion; required
service and cultural activities; civic engagement opportunities and discussion; reading and discussion on
the “nature of knowledge”.
This year we continued with individual “themes” for each section and allowed incoming
freshmen to select which section they would enroll in based on its theme. Each theme was specific to the
discipline and expertise of the instructor: “Medicine, Technology and Ethics” (biology and genetics);
“Self-Knowledge and Confession” (history); “Understanding Behavior: Nature and/or Nurture” (issues
in psychology, animal behavior); “Literature and Exploration” (scientific exploration as literary
narrative); “The Challenge of Political Underdevelopment” (international issues), and “Darwin,
Evolution, and Culture” (current controversies in Darwinian science).
The six HON 110 sections met together for several classes, including a discussion with the
chancellor, a session on Honors and honors advising (concurrent with pre-registration for spring
coursed), and a presentation on study abroad. This year we continued the Albert Schweitzer Honors
Scholar Awards. This Award was developed through a partnership with Randall Library. Remaining
funds from the Albert Schweitzer Awards were entrusted to Honors and Randall Library as co-sponsors
of the event. Interest from the trust is used to honor an individual in the Greater Wilmington community
or the state of North Carolina who best represents the concept of service in the Humanities, Science, or
the Arts. An honorarium is provided and the recipient gives a public address to the freshman honors
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class, the university community, and the public. This year’s honoree was Ms. Jean Beasley, director of
the Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Project.
As noted above, the Honors Seahawk Links engaged students in our program called “Cultural
Cuisine”; they invited eight faculty members to have dinner with honors students and discuss
international events and customs in a specific country. We then applied for and were awarded funding
from the Friends of UNCW to continue the project in Fall 2009.
The Honors Faculty Advisory Council and the directors worked to develop new courses, recruit
faculty, and plan a cohesive program of honors offerings. They also developed a format for student
outcomes assessment and added more rigor to the departmental honors process. Some discussion about
a possible transition to Honors College continued, but this remains on hold.
In 2008-09, we increased our use of "honors contract courses" wherein students receive honors
credit for courses in the regular curriculum that have been adapted for honors-level work. Forms for
establishing honors contract courses appear in the Honors Program Faculty Handbook. Fifteen honors
contract courses were taught this year- in Biology and Marine Biology, Business Law, Film Studies,
Political Science, Athletic Training, Philosophy, Marketing, Communication Studies, Special Education,
and Nursing.
Assessment instruments to monitor faculty perceptions of student learning outcomes were used
in honors project (499) classes, and in the honors sections of seminars and basic studies. The Faculty
Honors Council also designed a feedback survey for faculty mentors to react to use of the new DH3 for
monitoring outcomes for the first semester of 499 work. Data were collected in the spring, and the
Council will respond to these comments in the fall, to “close the loop”.
Faculty Development
The Honors Program continued its work in developing an honors culture among teaching
faculty. To this end, we have worked to support faculty in their initial and continuing experiences in
honors. We distributed information on honors teaching by holding a workshop before the Fall2008 and
Spring 2009 semesters to assist faculty in their preparation for their honors classes. These were cosponsored by the Center for Teaching Excellence. In addition to the workshops, we held informal midsemester meetings of honors freshman seminar instructors in the fall semester to discuss issues and
concerns. Further, Honors participated in the Center for Teaching Excellence new faculty orientations
for both Fall2008 and Spring 2009. We also offered a workshop at the CTE luncheon workshop series
on writing effective recommendation letters for graduate school and major scholarships.
We also encouraged faculty to participate in honors conferences. Dr. Scott Juall (FLL) and
honors students Trish Brown and Peyton Jeter presented “Becoming Global Citizens: Opportunities to
Expand Frontiers” at the National Collegiate Honors Council meeting in November 2009.
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Dr. Tom Shafer (BIO), Dr. Kate Bruce (PSY) and honors student Sarah Fann presented “Crossing the
Research Frontier: Making Connections from Day One,” at NCHC, as did honors student, Brittney
Nicolaysen, Bald Head Island Conservancy director, Dr Suzanne Dorsey, and Dr. Bill Atwill (ENG),
who presented “Public Policy and Resource Management in an Honors Enrichment Course”.
Honors Semester Abroad, Honors International Splashes, and Study Abroad
For the 11th time, the UNCW honors program offered an honors semester abroad as we joined
with the Office of International Programs in their offering of a spring semester at the University of
Swansea, Wales. The honors semester is advertised across honors programs in the United States. A
total of 17 (14 from UNCW and from other universities) students participated in semester. Dr. Pat
Comeaux, Communication Studies, was the resident director and taught a 2-credit HON 294 course on
Dylan Thomas, as well as an additional course for Swansea.
As presented above, short study abroad experiences have been very effectively incorporated into
some of the honors seminars. Sixteen students participated in the three study abroad HON 120 seminars
to Spain and Ecuador in Spring 2009.
A total of 74 honors scholars were enrolled in study abroad classes via International Programs in
39 different study abroad programs including spring break study abroad experiences.
We utilized $7700 of scholarship dollars for a new initiative to support fifteen Honors Abroadcompetitive scholarships for honors students travelling abroad in Spring 2009.
Directors' and Students' Professional Travel Related to Honors
The director, associate director and nine students participated in the annual meeting of the North
Carolina Honors Association held at Meredith College. Four students presented talks or posters with
Drs. Atwill and Bruce. In November, Dr. Atwill, Dr. Scott Juall (FLL), Dr. Tom Shafer (BIO), Dr.
Suzanne Dorsey (Director BHI conservancy) and Dr. Bruce accompanied eight students to the National
Collegiate Honors Council annual conference in San Antonio. Students presented papers on
international travel in honors,, developing introductory honors research courses across disciplines, the
honors field class in barrier island ecology, and two students presented their honors project research
data. Both Dr. Bruce and Dr. Atwill facilitated workshops at the conference. Honors student Sarah Fann
is serving the second year of her two-year term as a student representative on the NCHC Board of
Directors. In April, seven students attended the annual meeting of the Southern Regional Honors
Conference in St. Petersburg, Florida, with Dr. Atwill. The students delivered presentations on topics
from various honors classes, plus a session on the new honors teas. Dr. Atwill also delivered a
presentation on Partners in the Parks. Honors student Leah Hatem served on the Executive Board of the
SRHC for 2008-09.
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Dr. Bruce and Dr. Atwill attended the State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and
Creativity Symposium (SNCURCS) in Boone with three faculty/staff and 4 students. Dr. Bruce attended
the Colonial Academic Alliance (CAA) annual undergraduate research conference at Towson University
in Towson, MD with eleven students in April. At each conference, students showcased research
endeavors at UNCW.
We added a service learning seminar to the Spring 2009 honors enrichment offering, in the
form of Amigos y Escolares- a class focused on outreach to Hispanic elementary students, taught by
Ms. Valerie Rider.
Dr. Bruce and honors student Sarah Fann attended the Board of Directors meetings for the
National Collegiate Honors Council in October, and Sarah Fann attended the 2009 meetings in March
and June. Dr. Bruce served on the Board until December 2008 as Immediate Past President.
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III. Scholarships, Financial Support and Undergraduate Research Awards
In 2008-9, 230 honors students received honors merit scholarship awards, for a total of $386,605
(excluding scholarships which are not administered by Honors but are often awarded to Honors Program
students).
It is important to note that this is an average award of $1688 to each of the 230 students, but
this only reflects 43.7% of the students in honors. Thus, functionally, this dollar figure amounts to $735
per honors student. [In comparison, last year, $401,587 was awarded to 234 honors students (52%) of
the students involved in the Honors Program. The average award was $1716 per scholarship student or
$894 per honors program student.] Clearly scholarship support remains a concern, especially given the
increase in honors participation.
Named scholarships accounted for $196,540 of the scholarship awards in 2008-9 (a drop from
$213,479 last year) and $186,240 was from funds identified for unrestricted honors merit scholarships
through UNCW ($188,108 last year).
Of the unrestricted honors merit scholarship funding, $7700 was allocated for 15 honors
students studying abroad in Spring 2009, initiating a new Honors Abroad Grant program, in cooperation
with the Office of International Programs.
Awards ranged in amount from $500 to the dollar equivalent of in-state tuition and fees.
Scholarships were awarded for one year, and were renewable, based on continued good standing in
Honors and the University. The funds for these scholarships originated from donations and
endowments, and were awarded to the students by the Honors Scholars Program on the basis of merit.
For some of the scholarships, we were required to select students who meet the specific guidelines of the
donors, such as North Carolina residency or additional financial need. We were also allotted two
bookstore scholarships of $125 each. Honors recommends nominees for the Leutze and Upperman,
Scholarships, which are selected by other programs on campus. Honors and Admissions work together
to offer diversity scholarships.
Academic Affairs further supported the honors students by allotting the program funds to
hire 30 students as part-time work assistants. These awards were made on a merit basis, especially
to out-of-state students or in lieu of merit scholarships. In addition to Honors, Office of the
Chancellor, Academic Affairs, Cameron School of Business, Center for Teaching Excellence,
College of Arts and Sciences’ Associate Dean’s Office, Office of Campus Diversity, Office of
International Programs, Provost’s Office, Seahawk Perch, The Seahawk Club, and University
Advancement.
The Center for the Support of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (CSURF) is
administered through the Honors Scholars Program, and the CSURF Faculty Advisory Board acts as the
advisory body. The CSURF reading room is housed in the Honors Program; in the same area, we have a
computer work-station dedicated to undergraduate research, with software for data processing as well as
poster preparation. Honors purchased and maintains a plotter so that students can print out posters for
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conferences. We also have two 10-hour per week graduate assistants who share that space. The
Graduate School paid for one of the GAs and Honors covered the other.
The Honors Scholars program was again this year given the responsibility of handling funding
for the CSURF student research travel awards. The Chancellor allotted $30,000 for student travel to
professional conferences, if accompanied by a faculty member. Fifty nine (59) students in 12 different
academic programs applied for travel awards (requests totaled $39,995.00 and $22,312 was
reimbursed). This year with the budget freeze, we had to suspend the program and at the time of the
suspension, approximately 4,000.00 in unreimbursed travel was pending. The Chancellor’s office
reimbursed those students and allowed for those travels to continue with the use of trust funds. In
addition, another $2046 was used to support student expenses for eleven students presenting at the
Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Conference in March in Towson Maryland and
five students presenting research at the State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research Symposium in
Boone in November. We also used these funds to help support 21 students making presentations at
honors national, regional, and state conferences ($10,972). In total, Honors reimbursed $35,330 in
expenses for student travel; 90 students in 16 different disciplines, including the College, School of
Education, and School of Nursing benefited. (Summary report and list of awards this year included in
binder.)
To showcase undergraduate research and scholarship on campus, CSURF, Honors and the
Office of Research organized the 4th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship in
April. We had a reception and poster session in Randall Library. There were 88 posters and over 100
students were authors or coauthors.
CSURF sponsored the UNCW Paul E. Hosier UNCW Undergraduate Research and Creativity
Fellowships awards again this year. We received 11 proposals. In addition to the written proposal,
students also interviewed with the CSURF Board, and members of the Honors Faculty Advisory Council
and Senate Research Committee. All students were chosen to receive either a $500 or $1000 award in
this competitive process.
With the support of the Graduate School, we were allotted one part-time graduate assistant this
year, Derek Poku (MAT). In addition Honors paid for Sharon Radomski (PSY) to continue as a second
GA for 10 hours per week. These GAs maintained the CSURF web page, conducted one-on-one
workshops for faculty and students during the year to teach them about bibliographic and statistical
software packages (Excel, PowerPoint, SigmaPlot, and EndNote), and printed posters for undergraduates
to take to conferences. Approximately 231 posters were printed this year (at a cost of about $5 per
poster at CSURF compared to about $120 per poster at Kinko’s). In addition to printing posters for
undergrads, we also offered printing to graduate students beginning in the spring semester;
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approximately 13 grad student posters were printed. We also laminated posters at a fraction of the
typical expense for students. Costs are approximately $7 per poster at CSURF compared to $40-$70
elsewhere. We also provided poster travel tubes for students to check-out for use at conferences next
year.
By our active participation in the Colonial Academic Alliance and the UNC Undergraduate
Research Consortium, UNCW student research continues to be showcased in the state and region.
Honors/CSURF will continue to serve as the liaison for these programs.
CSURF remained the liaison for national competitive scholarships. In addition to presenting an
information session about these scholarships to interested students on campus, we shepherded senior
Allie McNutt’s nomination for the Portz Scholars award, as well as alum Katie Hart’s (BS ’08)
nomination for the British Marshall. We provided information about the Phi Kappa Phi Emerging
Scholars awards to freshmen and sophomores, and David Jackson, Sarah Edwards and Luke McMurtray
(all honors students) were recipients. Honors junior Sarah Fann continued as a second year NOAA
Hollings Scholar, and we supported honors sophomore Heather Page in her application for this
scholarship, which she was awarded. Jaha Gitonga, a sophomore honors student majoring in Spanish,
has received a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study in Santo Domingo in the
Dominican Republic for 2009-2010.
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IV. Co-curricular Events
In keeping with its mission and strategic goal of developing an honors community and involving
students in academic life both in and out of the classroom, the honors program has sponsored or
participated in many co-curricular events. The following are highlights from 2008-9:
• In August, Honors Program staff and the Honors Seahawk Links participated in Move-In!
• In August, Bill Atwill and honors student Sarah Fann participated in NCHC’s Partners in the
Parks experiential learning program in Acadia National Park, ME.
• The Honors Program and Honors Scholars Association held a beach sweep at Kure Beach
followed by a cookout for new freshmen in August. This was the eighth consecutive year and the mayor
came to welcome the students.
• The directors, staff, and students presented papers at the annual meeting of the North Carolina
Honors Association meeting in September, at Meredith College in Raleigh.
• In support of the HON seminars and basic studies sections both semesters, the honors program
provided support for several on- and off-campus events including Fort Fisher Aquarium, Thalian
Association, Ghost Tour of Old Wilmington, Animal Control, and Carolina Canines. For the HON 120
Animals and Society seminar, we cosponsored the costs of a bus to the North Carolina Zoo with Biology
(included a Biology senior seminar group as well). We also supported the airfare for faculty members
who taught seminars with alternative spring breaks to Galapagos and Spain. We also provided support
for field trips associated with the Swansea University honors seminar.
• Honors continued its voucher/reimbursement system with the WHQR/Thalian Hall
Cinematique series to allow honors students free admission to these notable films. We have also offered
admission for honors students to the Wilmington Concert Association, North Carolina Symphony,
Wilmington Symphony, Arts in Action, Fort Fisher Aquarium, Cape Fear Museum, Thalian Association
and Cameron Art Museum.
• Dr. Atwill and Dr. Bruce escorted 37 honors students and 1 international student on a four-day
Lyceum experience to Washington D.C. in October 2008, with Dr. Dianne Dodd, Dr. Michael Freeze,
and Ms. Valerie Rider . The theme of the trip was “Exploring Cultures and Capitol Classics,” and
focused on cultural diversity in various gallery expositions as well as explorations of national
monuments. Dr. Freeze led a tour and discussion of cryptography at the Spy Museum. Ms Rider led two
tours, one to an exposition of Puerto Rican art in the International Gallery and another to the Museum of
the American Indian, where she discussed early Spanish contact and conquest. Dr. Bruce led a tour of
the Hirschorn Sculpture Garden and the Butterfly gardens at the Museum of Natural History and also a
tour that focused on animal behavior at the National Zoo. Dr. Dodd led a tour of the National Holocaust
Museum and the Natural History Museum. Dr. Atwill led groups to the Library of Congress, the Folger
Shakespeare Library and to the Air and Space Museum as part of his focus on historical narratives of
exploration. Mr. Bo Dean arranged for a tour of the Capitol with members of the NC congressional staff
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• Honors sponsored a reading group for students, faculty and staff in September-October to read
Origins by Mr. Richard Leakey in preparation for his lecture on campus.
• In October, the Honors Speaker Series brought in Mr. Richard Leakey, noted expert on
evolution. Mr. Leakey spoke to an overflow crowd in Kenan Auditorium, with more than 1000 people in
attendance- community, faculty, students, staff. He held a book signing after the lecture and discussion
Honors students also attended dinner with Mr. Leakey.
• Honors participated in the fall UNCW visitation day- Seahawk Saturday.
• Honors/CSURF led a Center for Teaching Excellence two lunchtime faculty workshops on
mentoring undergraduates in research projects featuring faculty mentors Drs. Rick Olson, Chris Hughes,
Tony Atkins and Kate Bruce.
• Drs. Bill Atwill and Teddy Burgh led a Center for Teaching Excellence workshop for faculty
on writing effective letters of recommendation for students apply to graduate school and for major
scholarships and fellowships in October 2008.
• The honors directors, students, and honors faculty members participated in the National
Collegiate Honors Council Conference in San Antonio, TX, in October 2008.
• The Albert Schweitzer Honors Scholar Award was presented in November during the
Freshman Honors Seminar to this year’s honoree Ms. Jean Beasley, director of the Sea Turtle Rescue
and Rehabilitation Project. Students and community members filled Bryan auditorium, and the students
collected canned goods as an outreach effort. After the address, members of the UNCW and Wilmington
communities were invited to the reception that followed.
• Honors supported student participation at the 4th annual State of North Carolina
Undergraduate Research Symposium at ASU in November, with participation by honors students, other
UNCW students, honors directors and staff.
• Dr.Bruce was named North Carolina professor of the year by CASE/Carnegie Foundation in
November, and attended a reception and awards ceremony in Washington, DC.
• With support from Academic Affairs and the Chancellor's Office, the honors program
sponsored a holiday reception at the Madeline Suite in December. This year we recognized the 24
seniors graduating in December with honors, as well as highlighting the freshman experience.
• Honors was a co-sponsor of the 26th annual MLK celebration featuring Dr. Mae Jemison.
• Dr. Pat Comeaux led a group of 17 UNCW and other students to spend an honors semester at
the University of Swansea in Wales.
• Dr. Bruce participated the UNC-undergraduate research consortium meetings this year.
• In January-February Honors sponsored weekly reading groups to prepare for the Darwin
Scholars David Buss, Eugenie Scott, David Quammen, and David Mindell.
• The Honors Scholars Association students participated in Homecoming activities, and over
half of the homecoming court were honors scholars.
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• CSURF/Honors participated in the Fulbright information sessions to discuss national
scholarship opportunities.
• We recognized students who completed the first two years of the honors program in good
standing during the Chancellor’s Achievement Awards Ceremonies in the Spring semester.
• Alternative international spring break trips (or May weeks) to Spain and Galapagos, and two
weekends on Bald Head Island as part of another HON 120, were capstone experiences in Honors
Enrichment seminars.
• Honors was co-sponsor for Darwin’s Legacy conference held on the UNCW campus in
March, hosting a lunch for interested UNCW students and faculty with the keynote Darwin Scholars.
• The Honors Scholars Association held the first annual Dodgeball Tournament on the UNCW
campus, raising funds for the Hillcrest Community campus.
• During both semesters we continued a series of workshops called NOt FOr Juniors Only
(NOFOJO). Topics covered were: Preparing for Departmental Honors and Applying to Graduate School
(co-sponsored by the Graduate School).
• Dr. Atwill and several honors students participated in the 37th annual meeting of the Southern
Regional Honors Council in St. Petersburg, FL, in April. Ms. Leah Hatem was Student Vice President.
• Honors participated in the UNCW visitation day, Soaring to Greatness. New this year was
featuring CSURF as a information session for families.
• UNCW attended the Colonial Academic Alliance annual undergraduate research conference at
Northeastern University in Boston with the other 11 Colonial Athletic Association universities in April.
UNCW students presented their research in poster sessions and oral presentations; nine honors students
and two other UNCW students participated. They were accompanied by Dr. Bruce.
• Honors and CSURF co-sponsored the local Sigma Xi Spring Meeting with Undergraduate
Student Research Poster Session in April 2009.
• Honors was a co-sponsor for the annual Phi Kappa Phi induction and reception, in April 2009.
Honors will become the repository for PKP materials.
• Honors and CSURF sponsored the fourth annual Showcase of Undergraduate Research and
Scholarship in April. The month long recognition of undergraduate research began with a reception in
Randall Library at which 88 student posters were on display. The posters remained on display for 2
weeks.
• CSURF sponsored the Paul E. Hosier UNCW Undergraduate Research and Creativity
Fellowships award competition in April and received 11 proposals. In addition to the written proposal,
students also interviewed with the CSURF Board, and members of the Honors Faculty Advisory Council
and Senate Research Committee. Seven students were chosen to receive awards in this competitive
process.
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• The annual "Honors Awards Brunch" was held the day prior to May graduation to recognize
the 72 students graduating with honors in Spring 2009 and their faculty sponsors. In keeping with
tradition, each faculty sponsor awarded the honors medallion to his or her own student.
Student Activities
Honors students are active members of the university community, and we are especially proud
of the students who were recognized by their departments or Student Affairs (Cornerstone Awards) for
leadership and scholarship, or by the larger community.
In 2008-9, 23 honors students played varsity athletics, ten were Teaching Fellows, several
participated in team sports such as club soccer, crew and sailing, and others served in residence hall
government and as residence hall desk receptionists or RA's. Several Honors students are involved in
Student Government and club leadership. Two honors students are freshman orientation leaders this
summer 2009, and approximately ten are resident advisors for next year.
Service to the university and larger community is a goal of honors education, and our students
were active participants. For example, students volunteered to tutor in elementary schools or assist with
afterschool programs or at other community agencies. Several freshmen volunteered through the Honors
Scholars Association and Honors Program- assisting with Beach Sweep and Relay for Life. Students
also initiated Seahawks Dodgeball Tournament in conjunction with Mi Gente, the Hispanic student
organization, raising $760.00 to benefit UNCW/WHA Community Campus at the Hillcrest Public
Housing Community. They also participated in the national Honors Student Service Day. We had
several students volunteer as mentors for Isaac Bear students. Many participated as tutors in the
Learning Center. Nineteen honors students also were very involved as UNCW Ambassadors. The
appendix includes a more extensive list of honors student activities.
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V. Recruitment and Public Outreach Efforts
Recruitment
In keeping with the goal of recruiting highly talented students to UNCW, we have been closely
involved with recruitment efforts. We utilized a 16 page color brochure and application kit for honors
and the number of applicants to honors has been increasing over the last two years. This brochure
features interviews with current honors program students. We are updating the brochure for next year,
after a marketing focus group with the honors students.
We developed an online Honors Campus Visitation schedule system and arranged tours of
campus, Honors House, and class visits. Over 40 visits were organized in this manner.
Further, the directors represented the Honors Scholars Program at visitation days in the fall and
spring, with the assistance of many continuing honors students who gave special tours of the Honors
House and staffed the honors information table. In addition, faculty from the Faculty Honors Council
helped staff the honors information table. For the second year, at the Spring 2009 visitation day for
accepted students (Soaring to Greatness), we coordinated an open house in Honors House. Over 300
prospective students and family members attended this open house.
Our promotional brochure was sent to high school guidance counselors in North Carolina and to
interested students and parents. We regularly speak to parents and students who stop by the office for a
site visit and information about the program. We purchased and mailed copies of the Peterson’s Guide
to Honors Colleges and Programs and sent those to area guidance counselors. We work with the
Admissions Office to target high-ability high school students during their fall recruitment and with
SMEC to reach the Summer Ventures students at UNCW.
Along with two honors students, Dr. Bruce participated in the UNCW –sponsored College
Readiness Institute in March. We developed discussions with parents and families of middle-schoolers
in the AVID program.
Diversity has always been an important value for the honors program, and we continue to be
involved with diversity initiatives. We continued discussion of diversity in the honors freshman seminar
this year, and placed honors students in the Office of Campus Diversity both semesters. We
collaborated with Mr. Marcio Moreno in the Admissions Office to examine and recruit qualified
minorities for the Honors program, and to award diversity scholarships based on merit to new freshman
applicants. Mr. Bo Dean served on the LBGT advisory committee for the Multicultural Center this year.
Freshman Orientation, June 2009
The honors program mounted special sessions at summer orientation for new students. An
honors student handbook was distributed to all new freshmen (a copy is included with this report). In
addition, afternoon sessions for parents of honors students were held at orientation.
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For six years, we have had a program for mentoring freshman honors students more formally.
For Fall 2009, we have hired 6 students as Honors Mentors who participated in mentor training in the
spring with the Cornerstone Peer Mentors. They will be linked with freshman seminar sections in the
fall, and will meet incoming freshmen on orientation day and move-in day.
Public Relations and Publicity
The honors program staff and students publicize our program in several ways:
• The Honors Scholars Program has its own pages within UNCW's site on the World Wide Web:
http://www.uncw.edu/honors/. We have recently updated the page to be consistent with the UNCW
branding. We also have a webpage for CSURF.
• We publish an annual Honors Newsletter, Periplus, which is featured on the honors website.
• We maintained a home page for the North Carolina Honors Association that originates from
our home page. The director is treasurer of the association and a Past President. The director also is
Past-President of the National Collegiate Honors Council and Past-President of the Southern Regional
Honors Council.
• The UNCW Honors Scholars Program is represented in the revised Peterson's Guide to
Honors Program in American Colleges and Universities. Further, the director wrote an introductory
piece for the latest (Fall 2005) Peterson’s edition, and alum Michael Simone (honors in biology, 2003) is
featured.
• We helped Advancement coordinate thank-you letter-writing by the honors students to their
scholarship donors in September, and helped advertise the scholarship dinner.
• The Albert Schweitzer Honors Scholar program promotes outreach to the community by
recognizing an individual from the local area who exemplifies the attributes of Schweitzer. This year
Ms. Jean Beasley, founder of the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center received
the award.
• The Honors Speaker Series featuring Mr. Richard Leakey, co-sponsored by the Leadership
Lecture Series and the Evolution Learning Community, was open to the public and widely publicized in
the local media. A packed Kenan Auditorium demonstrated the interest of the public in this topic.
• Honors was featured at the Chancellor's Achievement Award Ceremonies in Spring 2009.
• Honors co-sponsored the Sigma Xi Student Research Poster Session, and several departmental
lectures or programs.
• Honors co-sponsored the Darwin’s Legacy student conference in March 2009, and was
involved in many ELC events.
• Honors facilitated UNCW’s involvement in the State of North Carolina Undergraduate
Research Symposium (SNCURS) and the Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research
Conference.
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• Honors acts as liaison for UNCW’s participation in the UNC-system Undergraduate Research
Consortium.
• Students taking the HON 120 enrichment seminar on Barrier Island Ecology developed
conservation plans and presented the plans to the Board of Bald Head Island.
• We used a 16 page, multi-color honors brochure and application kit as a recruiting tool, and it
highlights many diverse aspects of the Honors Scholars Program and UNCW in general.
National Scholarships/Fellowships
Through oversight of the Center for the Support of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships
(CSURF), the Honors Program has continued its responsibility as the administrative office for national
scholarship competitions. We continued our membership in the National Association for Fellowship
Advisors.
In 2008-9, Honors/CSURF continued to distribute information and applications for the
following scholarships or fellowships: Goldwater Scholarship, Truman Scholarship, Jack Kent Cooke
Scholarship, Udall Scholarship, Rhodes Scholarship, Mellon Scholarship, USA Today All-Academic
Team, British Marshall. In addition, Honors/CSURF facilitates recommendations for the NCHC Portz
Scholar and the Phi Kappa Phi Awards.
Heather Page (Biology) applied and was accepted for a prestigious NOAA Ernest F. Hollings
scholarship for 2008-10. Sarah Fann (Biology/Math) continues her NOAA Hollings scholarship for
2007-9. Jaha Gitonga (SPN) received a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for 2009-2010.
Allie McNutt (Creative Writing) was nominated for the Portz Scholar award, and alum Katie Hart (BS
’08, Marine Bio/EVS) was nominated for the British Marshall. Three students received Phi Kappa Phi
Emerging Scholars scholarships.
The website for the Center for the Support of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (CSURF; www.uncw.edu/csurf ) and the brochure for CSURF facilitate communication about research
and scholarship opportunities for students at UNCW. We continued to distribute information about the
competitive national scholarships at the Fulbright Awards workshops.
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VI.
Program Administration
Office Structure and Division of Labor
The Honors Scholars Program reports to the office of the Provost, through the Associate Vice
Chancellor for Academic Affairs for Academic Programs and Policies. The Honors Program has a fulltime director, Kate Bruce, who teaches in Psychology and in Honors, and a full-time associate director,
Bill Atwill, who teaches in English and in Honors. We also have a full-time administrative assistant,
Lenwood S. “Bo” Dean, who serves as program manager for the Honors Program. Ms. Carole Reynolds
is a ¾ time administrative assistant in Honors, with expertise in data entry and management.
Office division of labor: while the duties of the director and associate director are generally
divided, their responsibilities are fluid, allowing for maximum coverage and flexibility in the office. In
general, the director is responsible for recruitment and processing of students through the program;
working with admissions; oversight of departmental honors; handling scholarships and working with the
offices of advancement and financial aid; coordinating housing preferences with the residence life office;
recruiting and supervising the Honors House mentors; working with the orientation staff to offer honors
summer orientations for students and parents; yearly preparation of an honors students handbook; public
outreach and contact; convening the Faculty Honors Council; faculty development in honors teaching;
working with the schools and academic departments to coordinate their honors offerings; representing
honors to the campus at large; organizing co-curricular events; managing budgets; and handling the
administrative duties of the office. In addition, the director oversees the Center for the Support of
Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (CSURF).
The associate director is most closely involved with curriculum development; recruiting faculty
for honors teaching; developing the honors schedule of courses for each semester; planning co-curricular
events; assisting students and faculty through the departmental honors process; and editing the
newsletter.
Both the director and associate director are directly involved in honors teaching and are
University College advisors for freshmen and sophomore honors students.
Space
The Honors Scholars Program offices are located on the second floor of Randall Library. This
suite includes a reception area, offices for the director, associate director, and office assistants, a seminar
room, research station for CSURF, a small library and conference room, a work/file room and a kitchen.
The seminar room is a smart classroom (internet and multimedia station), and is used for honors
seminars, honors basic studies classes, and meetings of the Faculty Honors Council and the Honors
Scholars Association. Three PC multimedia computer stations are available for students and faculty.
The plotter in the CSURF research station was used this year to print 100 posters for students receiving
CSURF awards and for those presenting at various honors conferences. Our CSURF graduate assistants
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also use this as an office. The laminator is housed in Archives and shared by the library. The location of
the program is excellent, but we are in need of additional space for programming and office
administration.
The Faculty Honors Advisory Council
The Council is comprised of nine members from the College and the Schools. This is the
advisory board for the Honors Program. This body also recommends courses and instructors, assists
with student mentoring and advising, and serves as honors representatives on departmental honors
projects. In addition, members serve on the campus-wide committee for national fellowship and
scholarship applications and review the honors applications for acceptance and scholarship awards.
Members serve a three-year rotating term; current members of the Honors Council are listed in the
Appendix.
This year the Council was active in the following initiatives: review of national award
nominees; review of freshman applications and scholarship applications; changes to the departmental
honors procedure and criteria for continuation; recruitment at visitation days; assessment of student
learning outcomes; discussion of GPA criteria for honors.
The Student Honors Advisory Council (SHAC)
SHAC is composed of students in the honors program who are interested in leadership roles
relating to program advising in areas such as freshman application review; composition and content of
honors freshman seminar; choice of honors spring speaker; mentoring of freshmen in honors. This
group met approximately 10 times over the two semesters with the director and associate director.
Members attended state, regional, and national honors conferences with the directors. They also revised
the application essay prompt. They developed Honors Teas with administrators and faculty and
organized two successful teas.
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Appendix
1. Honors Directors’ Summaries
25
2. 2008-9 Faculty Honors Council members
26
3. THE C-SURFBOARD
27
4. Fall 2008 Honors Classes
27
5. Spring 2009 Honors Classes
28
6. Publications / Presentations at Honors Conferences
29
7. Representative List of Honors Student Awards, etc.
29
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1. Honors Directors’ Summaries
Dr. Bruce served on the Academic Standards Committee, the CTE Advisory Board, Orientation
Advisory Board, the Evolution Learning Community Planning Committee, the Assessment Council, and
the Science, Humanities and Society Advisory Board. She chairs the Faculty Honors Advisory Council
and CSURF Board. She advises the Student Honors Advisory Council. In the Psychology Department,
she has conducted peer reviews and is a member of the animal behavior/behavior analysis special
interest group. She taught an unpaid overload of classes this year (freshman seminar HON 110, a new
course PSY 292: Evolutionary Psychology, PSY 495 Comparative Cognition Seminar, and 491 Directed
Independent Study). Following her election in 2005, Dr. Bruce completed a four year commitment to the
leadership of the National Collegiate Honors Council. She served as President of NCHC in 2007 and as
Immediate Past President, Board member and Executive Committee member in 2008. Dr. Bruce is also
treasurer of the North Carolina Honors Association and maintains a web page for the state Honors
Programs.
Dr. Bruce accompanied honors students and faculty on the Honors Lyceum to Washington DC,
as well as two honors conferences. Dr. Bruce was an author on four presentations at Honors
conferences, as well as co-authoring two academic area conference presentations in psychology. She
was an active participant in the UNC Undergraduate Research Consortium and Colonial Academic
Alliance. She accompanied students to the State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and
Creativity Symposium in November, and the Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Symposium in
April As director of CSURF on campus, she coordinated the fourth UNCW Showcase of Undergraduate
Research and the Paul E Hosier Undergraduate Research Fellowship competition. She also, and
coordinated UNCW faculty development workshops through CTE, CSURF, and Honors.
Dr. Bruce was named North Carolina Professor of the Year by the CASE/Carnegie Foundation.
She was nominated for this award by UNCW through former Provost Hosier, Dr. Andy Jackson, and Dr.
Caroline Clements.
She is on the editorial board of two peer-reviewed journals (one in honors and one in
psychology). She supervised three graduate students in psychology this academic year, and two
defended their theses and graduated. She mentored two honors students who completed honors projects
this year, and served on one other honors project committee, as well as serving as liaison for several
more. Dr. Bruce was mentioned by several graduating seniors in December and May as the faculty
member who had the strongest impact on them. In the community, Dr. Bruce served on the Isaac Bear
senior project review panel.
Please also see Dr. Bruce’s full annual report (attachment).
As Associate Director, Dr. Atwill taught an HON 110 Freshman Seminar, an HON 120
Enrichment seminar, two courses in his home department, and coordinated the full academic year
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scheduling of honors courses for 2008-2009, and served as a member of the Faculty Honors Advisory
Council. Working with honors students and Mr. Bo Dean, Dr. Atwill edited and published Periplus, the
Honors Program newsletter. He was a member of four senior honors thesis committees and served as
Honors faculty representative to seven others, He is a member of the NCHC Honors Advising and Major
Scholarship Preparation Committee, which provides honors directors with resources and strategies to
prepare top students for major fellowships. He has also been appointed to the NCHC Partners in the
Parks committee, a cooperative experiential learning project between the National Park Service and the
National Collegiate Honors Council.
He accompanied students on the Fall Lyceum trip to Washington, DC and arranged a number of
special events for the students. He also participated in the first Partners in the Parks project in Acadia
National Park with one honors student from UNCW and 14 others from around the country. He attended
and mentored honors student presentations at the National Collegiate Honors Council Conference in San
Antonio, TX, and at the Southern Regional Honors Conference in St. Petersburg, FL. At the national
conference, he co-chaired a plenary session for honors administrators on Major Scholarship Advising
and co-presented a paper on honors programming. He also presented with students at the Southern
Regional Honors Conference.
Dr. Atwill served on the Office of International Programs Faculty Advisory Board, as part of
the Faculty Travel Grant committee and the selection committee for the Swansea honors program
director. He was also a member of Synergy, the University College Freshman Common Reading
Committee, and the CSURF Undergraduate Research Awards committee. He also served on the
Professional Relations Committee and the Campus Recreation Advisory Board.
In the department of English, Dr. Atwill was a member of the search committee for the new
department chair. He was cited by May and December graduates as the faculty member who made the
most impact on them. Please also see Dr. Atwill’s full annual report (attachment).
2. Faculty Honors Advisory Council 2008-9
Johnson Akinleye
Bill Atwill
Kate Bruce
Carrie Clements
Shelby Morge
Nancy Grindlay
Russell Herman
Jeanne Kemppainen
Kemille Moore
Sue Cody
Vibeke Olson
Thomas Porter
Eleanora Reber
Granetta Richardson
Frederick Scharf
Educational Leadership
English
Psychology
Psychology
Elementary, Middle Level, and Literacy Ed
Geography and Geology
Mathematics & Statistics
Nursing
University College
Library
Fine Arts
Marketing
Anthropology
Film Studies
Biology and Marine Sciences
ex-off.
ex-off.
ex-off.
ex-off.
2011
2009
ex-off.
2009
ex-off.
2011
2009
2010
2009
2010
2010
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3. Center for the Support of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships advisory board:
THE C-SURFBOARD
Patricia Lerch, ANT
John Myers, ART
Steve Skrabal, CHM
Ann Stapleton, BIO
Alina Szmant, BIO
Steve Meinhold, PLS
Dan Johnson, MUS
David Weber, COM
Teddy Burgh, PAR
Colleen Reilley, ENG
Patty Turrisi, PAR
Paulo Almeida, CHM
Kate Bruce, PSY
Edward Caropreso, EDN
Carrie Clements, PSY
Ann Conner, ART
Doug Gamble, GGY
Liping Gan, PHY
Glen Harris, HST
Patricia Kelley, GLY
4. Fall 2008 Honors Classes
Freshman Seminars:
HON 110-300
HON 110-301
HON 110-302
HON 110-303
HON 110-304
HON 110-305
Honors Freshman Seminar
Honors Freshman Seminar
Honors Freshman Seminar
Honors Freshman Seminar
Honors Freshman Seminar
Honors Freshman Seminar
D. Dodd, BIO
W. McCarthy HST
K. Bruce, PSY
W. Atwill, ENG
J. Horan, PLS
K. Sawrey, PSY
Honors Enrichment and Interdisciplinary Seminars:
HON 120-300
HON 120-301
HON 210-300
HON 210-301
"Survey of Biological Research”
“First Three Minutes of the Universe ”
“Electing the President”
“Sustainability Issues: Climate
Change, Energy, and Population”
HON 210-302 “Searching for Southern Identity”
HON 210-303 “Write a Novel in a Month”
T. Shafer, BIO
R. Herman, MAT
S. Meinhold, PLS / L. Rohler, Com
R. Shew, GAG
N. Graham, HON
D. Sachs, HON
Honors Basic Studies Sections
ARH 201
BIO 201
CHM 101
COM 116
ECN 221
ENG 103
ENG 290
FNA 101
GLY 150
GLY 280
HST 103
MAT 161
NSG 112
PAR 101
PLS 111
PSY 105
Art History – Ancient to Medieval
Principles of Biology: Cells
General Chemistry
Performance of Literature
Prin of Economics: Microeconomics
College Writing and Reading Advanced
Themes: The American Teenager in Popular Culture
Cultures of the World Through Music and Dance
Introduction to Oceanography
Introduction to Oceanography Lab
Global History
Calculus with Analytical Geometry
Survey of Nursing
Invitation to Philosophical Thinking
Politics and Government in a Global Perspective
General Psychology
J. Myers
A. Stapleton
M. Messina
B. Becka
S. Robinson
J. Gerard
M. Sweeney
J. Rack
L. Abrams
L. Abrams
A. Clark
G. Lugo
J. Kemppainen
M. Eshleman
P. Tan
W. Overman
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PSY 347
SOC 105
SPN 201
Psychopathology
Introduction to Sociology
Intermediate Spanish
C. Clements
K. Cook
V. Rider
5. Spring 2009 Honors Classes
Honors Enrichment and Interdisciplinary Seminars:
HON 120-300
HON 120-301
HON 120-302
“Barrier Island Ecology”
“Animals in Society”
“Food for Thought”
HON 120-303
HON 120-304
HON 120-305
HON 120-306
HON 120-307
“Rhetoric of Science”
“Building Global Citizenship”
“Amigos y Escolares”
“Culture of Communication”
“Zen Golf”
HON 120-308
HON 120-309
HON 120-310
HON 120-311
“Digital Photography”
“Making Movies”
“Exploring Leadership”
“Arabic Influences on Spanish
Language, Literature, Art, and Culture”
“Exploring the Coast in Art and Literature”
W. Atwill, ENG
“The Shaping of Darwin:
P. Kelley, GLY
Biology and Geology of the Galapagos”
“Managing ‘Evolution’s Workshop’:
J. Horan, PLS
Global and Local Interests in the Galapagos”
Survey of Professional Nursing
J. Kemppainen, NSG
“Defining Art and Music”
R. Nathanson, MUS
“Mind, Morals, and Evolution”
S. James, PAR
K. Bruce, PSY
HON 120-312
HON 120-313
HON 120-314
NSG 112-300
HON 210-300
HON 210-301
S. Dorsey, BHI Conservancy
G. Weedon DVM, Community
S. Richardson, ENG
S. Richardson, FST
D. Bollinger, COM
D. DiPuccio, Academic Affairs
V. Rider, FLL
S. Carpenter, THR
D. Johnson, HEA
C. Barnes, HEA
B. McKinney, COM
G. Pack, FST
D. Crowe, CLES
M. Jara, FLL
Honors Basic Studies Sections
BIO 202
CHM 102
COM 110
ECN 222
ENG 212
ENG 233
ENG 290
GLY 135
GLY 150
GLY 208
HST 271
MAT 162
PAR 233
PSY 105
STT 215
LAB: Biodiversity
General Chemistry
Public Speaking
Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics
British Lit Since 1800
The Bible as Literature
Themes in Literature: Darwin and Literature
Prehistoric Life
Introduction of Oceanography
Oceanography Lab
The Sea in History
Calculus with Analytical Geometry
African Religions
General Psychology
Introduction to Statistics
T. Loh
M. Messina
S. Pullum
S. Robinson
K. Montwieler
L. Walker
D. Noland
P. Kelley
N. Grindlay
N. Grindlay
W. McCarthy
N. McMurray
S. Murrell
W. Overman
D. Frierson
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6. Publication and Presentations by Honors Faculty, Staff, and Students at Honors Conferences(*= honors program student)
Manuscripts:
James, S, & Bruce, K. (under review) Evolution and Human Nature: Using Different Pedagogies
to Teach the New Science of the Mind, Journal of Effective Teaching.
Bruce, K., Horan, J., Kelley, P., & Galizio, M. (under review). Teaching Evolution in the
Galapagos, Journal of Effective Teaching.
Conference Presentations: See attachment
7. Representative List of Honors Student Awards, Achievements, Involvement, and Recognition
Undergraduate Research Fellowships chosen for 2009-10 (April 2009 competition)
Alex Elfner (FST)
Brooke Wyatt (PLS)
Will Hite (ECN)
Caitlin Brooks (EDN)
Megan Hardin (NUR
Cassandra Buchanan (NUR)
Rachel Smith (PSY)
Whitney Knapp (BIO)
Kaitlin Johnson (BIO)
Elizabeth Saunders (ANT)
Jamie Brummitt (PAR)
Phi Eta Sigma Inductees
Emily Stewart
Colleen Tully
Teresa Walsh
Sean Wilen
Forest Corwin
Jacqueline Hutton
Jonathon Neale
Michelle Pavlick
North Carolina Undergraduate Research Symposium (November 2008)
Eileen O’Brien (Sp ED)
Chet Saunders (BIO
Carla Gray (GAG)
Erik Minges (MAT/PHY)
CAA Undergraduate Research Conference, April 2009
Matt Boulos (HAHS)*
Mallory Gleason (Psychology)*
Sarah Fann (Bio and Mathematics)
David Morgan (Marine Biology)
Steve Honeycutt (English)
Eileen O’Brien (Spec Ed)
Phi Kappa Phi Inductees
Kristin Anderson
William Bareford
Caitlin Brooks
Patricia Brown
Heather Creech
Lauren Fiederlein (SOC)
Brandon Tinklenberg (PAR)
Jacqueline Hutton (PSY)
Omar Vidal (PSY)
Jamie Brummitt (PAR)
Laura Challender
Brooke English
Sarah Fann
Lauren Grimes
Tyler Goodwin
Danielle Hewett
James Holland
Taylor Huckabee
Heather Hurley
Jenica Jones
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Heather Page
William Piner
Katherine Profita
Kelley Salvesen
Whitney Knapp
Christopher Maier
Amy Metheny
Mary Pacewicz
Cornerstone Awards:
Leadership Excellence Awards
Sarajane Alexander
Sarah Arsenoff
Autumn Beam
Caitlin Brooks
Patricia Brown
Spencer Collins
Sarah Edwards
Sarah Fann
Kai Feliciano
Emily Gamble
Mabel Hyde
Justin Ingram
David Jackson
Amanda Krise
Caley Sears
Thomas Shafer
Catherine Starek
April Vuncannon
Alicia McLamb
Navid Nematollahi
Brittany Nicolaysen
Heather Page
Brittany Pickell
Matthew Spivey
Sarah Sullivan
Distinguished Service Award
Matthew Beyersdorf
Denise Galbraith
Mallory Gleason
David Morgan
Eileen O’Brien
Senior Medallion
Erin Albee
Scott Busiel
Brian DesRoches
Leah Hatem
Carli Heath-Stanley
Peyton Jeter
William A. Bryan Senior Leader Award Finalist
Scott Busiel
Brian DesRoches
Rachel Freeman Service Leadership Award Finalist
Scott Busiel
Leadership UNCW Personal Leadership Certificate
Kristin Anderson
Katelyn Houmard
Danielle Hewett
Christopher Searle
UNCW Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society Initiates
Kristin Anderson
Denise Galbraith
Autumn Beam
Jacqueline Hutton
Chris Pierce
Unsung Hero Finalist
Carli Heath-Stanley
Honors Students/Varsity Athletes (2008-9)
Track and Cross Country: Kathleen Casto, Jeff Naro, Elizabeth Rivers, Wil Zahorodny, Kelly
Carmichael, Billy Kish, Brian Burkhardt, Becky Boulay
Softball: Samme Lisowsky, Katie Houmard, Jessie Gunter
Tennis: Michael Pereira, Christina Lee
Soccer: Lizzy Gardner, Laura Wilson, Liz McCool, Chelsea Catlin
Swimming: Scott Royal, Michelle Schisa, Anna Tommerdahl, Alden Dyer, Kasey Richardson, Kristin
George
UNCW Seahawk Editorial Board (2008-9)
Zach Drisko, Copy Editor
Katelyn Farrugia, Assistant Lifestyles Editor
Sarah McKone, Photo Editor
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Autumn Beam, Assistant Photo Editor
Hawkstream Radio DJs(2008-9)
Anna Bijelic
UNCW TV
Ashley Culler
Atlantis (2008-9)
Tiana Pimentel
Alex Marden
Matthew Delman
Student Government Association:
Carli Heath-Stanley, VP State and National Affairs, 2008-9
Navid Nematollahi, Secretary
Rachel Fruendt: Chief of Staff
Brian DesRoches, Senior Class President, 2008-9
Katelyn Farrugia, Sophomore class representative
Casey Turner, At-Large Representative, 2008-9
Gogo Lomo-David, At-Large Representative, 2008-9
Lisa Rozo, At-Large Representative, 2008-9
SGA Committee Members: Erin Albee, Brian DesRoches, Carli Heath-Stanley, Spencer Collins,
Sean Mattio
Orientation Leaders Summer 2009:
Anthony Carabba
Chelsea Maser
UNCW Ambassadors (2008-9)
Vice-President – Carli Heath-Stanley
Treasurer – Anna Ing
Secretary – William Henley
Bethany Sullivan
Members:
Alicia McLamb
Nicholas Corak
Matt Beyersdorf
Sarah Edwards
Jen Craig
Katie Feeney
Kelley Salvesen
Michelle Pavlick
Ashley Whitt
Brezney Qualls
Shirley Parker
Jen Knuckles
UNCW Visitation Day Honors Student Volunteers:
Amanda Krise
Erin Mode
David Jackson
Sarah Jones
Sarah Edwards
Caitlin Brooks
Internships (examples)
Center for Marine Science: Miles Bryan & Rachel Dixon
UNCW Department of Biology: Whitney Knapp
Bootleg Magazine: Jenica Jones
American Bar Association, Washington DC: Emily Stewart
Student Media Group, Marketing Manager: Jennifer Knuckles
Newport Aquarium, KY: Heather Page
Bodega Marine Lab, CA: Heather Page
Janice Bridges
Forest Corwin
Bethanne Dehler
Katelyn Freda
Mark Schiavone
Michael Traum
Chris Maier
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City of Greensboro Water Quality Department: Aana Taylor-Smith
One Tree Hill: Peter Kapuscinski
Missouri Special Olympics: Sarah Edwards
NC Underwater Archaeology Branch: Grayson Greco
UNC General Administration and Ernst & Young: Jenifer Craig
History Society Intern at the Henderson County DA's Office: Josh Nielsen
NSF REU Program at UC Berkeley/ Cell, Developmental and Evolutionary Biology: Cristina Goldchain
Homecoming Queen
Erin Albee
UNCW Clubs/Leadership Roles (examples)
Honors Scholars Association:
Pres: Heather Page; VP: Michael Traum; Secretary: Shirley Parker; Treas: Logan Robles; Web:
Garrison Libby
NC Teaching Fellows: Elizabeth Graham, Megan Ray, Nick Corak, Abby Exum, Maryanne Garris,
Amanda Hannah, Andrea Blair, Catherine Caldwell, Ashley Knowles, Sarah Payne, Lacey
Frizzelle, Nicole Horne, Reba Schmidt
Honors Seahawk Links: Peter Kapuscinski, Ocean Gildee, Kai Feliciano, Michelle Pavlick, Caroline
Thompson, Caitlin Brooks
Omicron Delta Kappa: President Brian DesRoches
Sorority Pledge Aunt: Allison Grant
UNCW Classical Guitar Ensemble: Colin Nolan
UNCW Music Ensemble: Lacey Frizzelle, Catherine Starek, Heather Page, Tiffany Matheson
Wilmington Symphony: Catherine Starek
Film Production on Campus: Matthew Delman, Peter Kapuscinski
Competitive Gaming Club: Garrison Libby,VP
President of Schwartz/Suites Area Chapter for RHA: Gina Winchester
Cucalorus Folms: Lexi Lefkowitz
Psi Chi, Psychology Honorsary Society: Amanda Hamilton
American Medical Student Association Treasurer: Amber Cox
UNCW Pre-Law Society: Josh Nielsen
Awards, Scholarships Besides Honors Scholarships, Departmental Honorary Societies (examples)
IFC Scholar of the Year: Justin Ingram
McGivern Academic Scholarship (PAR): Anna Bijelic
Walter Schmidt Award in Physics: Thomas Shafer
Barbara Pridgen English Memorial in Mathematics: Thomas Shafer
Mu Kappa Tau: Ocean Gildee
Sigma Delta Pi: Danielle Hewett
Beta Gamma Sigma: Danielle Hewett
James E.L. Wade Scholarship: Emily Stewart
Flash Fiction 2009 Honorable Mention: Matthew Delman
Williams-Kowal Psychology Research Award: Mallory Gleason
Michael Bradley Service award, Psychology: Ashley Noble
Cape Fear Psychological Association Applied Research Award: Julie Robinson
DeLoach Scholarship, Outstanding Organic Chemistry Award: Gina Winchester
Excellence In Film Studies Award: Lexi Lefkowitz
“Best Experimental Film” award at the Atlanta Underground Film Festival: Lexi Lefkowitz
School of Nursing Achievement award: Kim Sims
UNCW/Community Service examples:
UNCW/WHA Community Campus Reading Program: Caitlin Brooks, Reba Schmidt
UNCW Kids: Rachel Fruendt
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Habitat for Humanity: Allison Grant, Francis Dean Ablan
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: Allison Grant, Gina Winchester
New Hanover High School volunteer wrestling coach: Justin Ingram
College Park Elementary Earth Day Activities: Colie Woods
Relay for Life: Kasey Richardson
Winter Garden Elementary ESL tutoring: Aana Taylor-Smith
Camp Special Time: Sarah Edwards
Stop Hunger Now: Becky Boulay
Goo Shepherd Soup Kitchen: Garrison Libby
Centro Latino downtown: Danielle Hewett
Study Abroad
Last
Name(s)
Corak
Stapleton
Exum
Rhodes
Albee
Friedman
Hutto
McMurry
Redmon
Reeves
Spangler
Buchanan
Cox
Cray
Elliott
Grimsley
Knight
Watkins
First
Name
Nicholas
Outgoing
Year
2008-2009
Lauren
2008-2009
Abby
2008-2009
Erin
2007-2008
Erin
2007-2008
Martin
2007-2008
Hillary
2007-2008
Megan
2007-2008
Kathleen
2007-2008
Rosemary 2007-2008
Hannah
2007-2008
Cassandra 2008-2009
Amber
2008-2009
Allison
2008-2009
Amy
2008-2009
Kristen
2008-2009
Brandi
2008-2009
Alison
2008-2009
PrdAbd
Program Name
SU
Approved Unaffiliated
Host Country
ST
Art & Architecture in Paris
France
SU
Spain
SU
Autonomous Univ. of Barcelona,
International Studies Summer
Belize
SU
Burgundy Sch. Of Business, Dijon
France
SU
Chile/Argentina
Chile/Argentina
SU
Chile/Argentina
Chile/Argentina
SU
Chile/Argentina
Chile/Argentina
SU
Chile/Argentina
Chile/Argentina
SU
Chile/Argentina
Chile/Argentina
SU
Chile/Argentina
Chile/Argentina
ST
Clinical & Cultural Immersion
Experience in Peru
Clinical & Cultural Immersion
Experience in Peru
Clinical & Cultural Immersion
Experience in Peru
Clinical & Cultural Immersion
Experience in Peru
Clinical & Cultural Immersion
Experience in Peru
Clinical & Cultural Immersion
Experience in Peru
Clinical & Cultural Immersion
Experience in Peru
Peru
ST
ST
ST
ST
ST
ST
Belize
Peru
Peru
Peru
Peru
Peru
Peru
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Arsenoff
Sarah
Carabba
Anthony
Goldchain
Cristina
Okoneski
Matthew
Page
Heather
Rubio
Edward
Tommerdahl Anna
Waddell
Debra
Rubio
Edward
Salvesen
Kelley
Grimes
Lauren
Herbig
Jennifer
Kallanmaa
Oona
Saulsbury
Stephanie
Stauffer
Jessica
Catherman
Hannah
Jones
Jenica
Royal
Scott
Schiavone
Mark
Schisa
Michelle
Traum
Michael
Coughlin
Carly
Gruber
Eva
Moorefield
Anna
Squadrito
Alex
Pimentel
Tiana
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2007-2008
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
ST
Ecuador with Galapagos Tour
Ecuador
ST
Ecuador with Galapagos Tour
Ecuador
ST
Ecuador with Galapagos Tour
Ecuador
ST
Ecuador with Galapagos Tour
Ecuador
ST
Ecuador with Galapagos Tour
Ecuador
ST
Ecuador with Galapagos Tour
Ecuador
ST
Ecuador with Galapagos Tour
Ecuador
ST
Ecuador with Galapagos Tour
Ecuador
ST
Field Experiences in Belize
Belize
ST
Field Methods in Biology
Bermuda
SU
French Language in Burgundy
France
SU
French Language in Burgundy
France
SU
French Language in Burgundy
France
ST
SU
Intercultural Communication in England
& Ireland
ISA Spain
United Kingdom
& Ireland
Spain
ST
Islamic Influence of Spanish Culture
Spain
ST
Islamic Influence of Spanish Culture
Spain
ST
Islamic Influence of Spanish Culture
Spain
ST
Islamic Influence of Spanish Culture
Spain
ST
Islamic Influence of Spanish Culture
Spain
ST
Islamic Influence of Spanish Culture
Spain
SP
James Cook Univ.
Australia
SP
James Cook Univ.
Australia
FA
James Cook Univ.
Australia
FA
James Cook Univ.
Australia
SP
Keele Univ.
United Kingdom
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Alvey
James
Hicks
Allen
Hurley
Heather
Knuckles
Jennifer
Council
Jessica
Gatson
Lachelle
Tuszynski
Allison
Rhodes
Erin
Beam
Autumn
Peterson
Carrie
Challender
Laura
Huckabee
Taylor
Bibo
James
Brothers
Megan
Silveira
Veronica
Devlin
Kori
Robinson
Kari
Toney
Caroline
Christo
Ivan
Bryan
Sarah
Woodard
Corey
Devereaux
Daniel
Hunsucker
Katherine
Nowicki
Robert
Causley
Russell
Perkinson
John
English
Brooke
2008-2009
2007-2008
2007-2008
2007-2008
2008-2009
2008-2009
2007-2008
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2007-2008
2007-2008
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
2007--
SP
Marmara Univ.
Turkey
SU
Marseille
France
SU
Marseille
France
SU
Marseille
France
SP
Mie Univ.
Japan
AY
Nagoya Gakuin Univ.
Japan
SU
NC State U. Egypt Program
Egypt
SP
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Univ.
South Africa
ST
Political Science and Sociology in India
India
AY
Pontificia Univ. Católica de Valparaíso
Chile
SP
Roehampton Univ.
United Kingdom
SU
Australia
SU
Sport, Leisure & Tourism Study in
Australia
Swansea Univ. (with optional internship
and honors seminar)
Ubeda, Spain
SU
Ubeda, Spain
Spain
SU
UNCG Ecuador
Ecuador
ST
UNCW Classical Spring Break in Rome
Italy
ST
UNCW Classical Spring Break in Rome
Italy
SP
Univ. Complutense de Madrid
Spain
AY
Univ. of Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
SP
Univ. of Newcastle
Australia
SP
Univ. of Southampton
United Kingdom
SP
Univ. of Valencia
Spain
SP
Univ. of Waikato
New Zealand
SP
Univ. of Wollongong
Australia
SP
Univ. Regiomontana
Mexico
SU
Valencia
Spain
SP
United Kingdom
Spain
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Staebell
Katie
Robinson
Kari
Strickland
Tiffany
2008
2008-2009
2008-2009
2008-2009
ST
Wentworth Fellows Dublin
Ireland
ST
Wentworth Fellows Rome
Italy
ST
Wentworth Fellows Wales
Wales
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8. Attachments
Reports:
Fact Sheet: 1998-2009
Review of Goals
Full annual reports for:
Katherine Bruce, Honors and Psychology
Bill Atwill, Honors and English
Honors Application Kit
Honors Brochure
Honors Newsletter (Spring 2009)
Departmental Honors Brochure
Center for the Support of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (CSURF) Brochure
Albert Schweitzer Honors Scholar Brochure
Student Handbook for 2008-9
Honors Faculty Booklet for 2008-9
Departmental Honors Booklet
Honors Schedule Books (Fall 2008, Spring 2009 and Fall 2009)
Honors Course Evaluation Forms
Programs for:
Honors Holiday Reception (December 2008)
Honors Graduation Brunch and Awards Ceremony (May 2009)
UNCW Showcase of Undergraduate Research (April 2009)
Honors Scholars Program events: calendars, fliers, speakers….examples