Does the idea of whittling away the hours in the library actually sound like fun to you? Is the notion of a “B” just not in your academic lexicon? If you’re an overachiever, then come hither. Have we got the program designed to stimulate your intellectual corpuscles. RWC is launching an initiative to encourage RWC students to participate in the University of Cincinnati Honors Scholars Program and an opportunity for students in the program to complete honors credits while they are at RWC.
And what exactly is this Honors program of which you speak?
“The idea of the honors program is to enrich one’s educational experience above and while simultaneously fulfilling the requirements for a degree, said Dr. Marlene Miner, University Honors Council Representative.
The Honors Program is unique in that it allows students to take and even self-generate innovative and specialized courses, allowing for smaller classes and for interactive learning methods.
But college is stressful enough as it is. Why would students want to participate in a demanding Honors program?
The Honors Scholars program isn’t for everyone, Dr. Marlene Miner admits, but for those who qualify, the benefits are many.
To be eligible for the Honors Scholars Program, a student must be full-time and in a matriculated program with at least 12 hours of UC credit, and a GPA of 3.2 to apply to the program. The application process for current UC students requires completion of the online application form, a transcript, and a letter of recommendation from one UC faculty member.
And what rewards will one reap for their Honors work? The first one is obvious – students will be able to graduate with honors and will be able to list that on their resume. Students need 36 Honors credits to graduate with Honors and 24 Honors credits to graduate with Lower Division Honors.
But the Honors Program is more than just dried ink on parchment. Dr. Miner is all too eager to begin conducting Honors meetings and social events, noting that RWC students will also be able to connect to larger scale Honors events going on at main campus.
“It’s a nice way to connect with other students at the university and that’s part of the whole enrichment process.” Dr. Miner added. “It’s not just class.”
Current students can take advantage of this opportunity this Winter Quarter. Many Honors credits can be earned through establishing honors contracts on regular courses. In addition, honors sections of English 102 and 103 will be offered. After gauging the interest shown in these Honors courses, more seminars may be added in the Sociology and Psychology courses in the impending future.
After fall quarter grades are posted, students who meet the admission requirements will be invited to a reception at RWC during Winter Break. Faculty will show students how they can earn honors credits while taking their regular course load and help them submit their application in time for Winter Quarter.
Meet the qualifications for the Honors Scholars Program? Spurred to drop those books and sign up? An informational meeting for interested students will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 12:00-1:00. For additional information, students should contact Professor Marlene Miner, RWC Representative to the UC Honors Council, 370 Muntz Hall, 745-5684.
A list of University Honors Council Representatives for RWC is available on the Activist Website www.rwcactivist.com. More information about the Honors Program is available on the Honors Website http://www.honors.uc.edu
University Honors Council Representative: Marlene Miner, RWC English
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