Thursday, September 20, 2012

UC Honors Program Seeks Proposals for Honors Seminars - Due Nov 13th!

Via UC News:

Honors Seminar Proposals

Faculty are invited to submit proposals to teach University Honors seminars in 2013-14.

The University Honors Program (UHP) comprises the top 7% of UC undergraduate students, from across colleges and disciplines. Admission is very competitive, with entering students having an average ACT score of over 31.

University Honors is committed to helping students maximize their educational opportunities at UC while discovering and pursuing their passions in life and using their gifts and talents to make meaningful contributions to society. Students are provided with exceptional learning opportunities through which they can take full advantage of their college experience and develop academically, professionally and personally. Students are challenged through honors seminars and experiential learning projects focused on:

  • Community engagement
  • Global studies
  • Leadership
  • Research and creative arts
Honors seminars are the backbone of the UHP curriculum and are critical to each student's experience and success. Therefore, faculty from across UC's colleges are engaged in teaching honors seminars. Faculty from all disciplines are invited to submit proposals!
Semester Pedagogy and StructureHonors seminars challenge and broaden the intellectual horizons of University Honors students at all levels, regardless of the disciplines in which students are majoring. Honors seminars are expected to align with one or more of the thematic areas - community engagement, global studies, leadership, and research and creative arts. Honors seminars are also expected to engage students in experiential learning, challenging students with creative projects and experiences that take learning beyond the typical classroom. Honors seminars are also expected to fulfill general education Breadth of Knowledge (BoK) requirements. Learn more about honors seminar pedagogy, content and structure.

FOR MORE INFO, CONTINUE ON THE HONORS SEMINAR SITE.

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