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Honors Ambassador Application Deadline Extension
Do you enjoy meeting new people?
Do you desire to get more involved on campus?
Do you hope to develop professional skills?
Do you want to share about your Honors experience?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should definitely apply to be an Honors Ambassador!
For more information about the responsibilities and benefits you would have as an ambassador, visit the Honors Ambassador website.
Click here to apply. Applications close on Friday, April 16, at 5 p.m.
Email Angelique Banh at honorsoutreach@wichita.edu with any questions.
Be Sure to RSVP for the Honors General Assembly, SGA Meet & Greet, and Cookout!
Founding student members of the Honors College included the annual Honors General Assembly in the bylaws to ensure that students and faculty had at least one open forum for information and feedback each year.
This year, we invite the Honors community to meet and eat together on Thursday, April 22, from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. on the Shocker Hall East Patio! The event will begin with college updates from the Dean, as well as, a meet and greet with the Honors Senators in the Student Government Association. Afterwards, pre-packaged food will be served.
Click here to RSVP yes or no for this event so we have an accurate count for the food order. The RSVP deadline is next Friday, April 16.
At the event, aim to keep each other safe through practicing social distancing and wearing masks when not eating or drinking.
Join Us for the End of Year Honors Hangout!
The virtual hangout will be on Friday, April 23, from 3 - 5 p.m. Compete for Honors House points and find out which House has earned the most points this year! RSVP here.
Apply to Serve on the Honors College Student Council
Applications to serve on the Cohen Honors College Student Council 2021-2022 are open!
We are looking for students who want to develop as leaders and improve the Honors
community.
Click here to apply. The deadline is Friday, April 30.
What does it mean to be a leader in Honors? We have leaders in our labs, classroom, student organizations, and governance. Being a leader in Honors means working to discover your strengths and the strengths of others. Leadership sometimes means standing at the front of the room, but it sometimes means asking a thoughtful question or inviting someone else to speak. It means listening, observing, figuring out what are the greatest needs, and working independently or collaboratively to meet those needs.
What does the student council do? The Council activities change every year, but the mission is the same: The Honors Student Council aims to develop a strong sense of community and common identity among Honors students by providing opportunities and serving as a refuge to all students of the Cohen Honors College. The Council uses innovative approaches to identify and address the challenges and needs of all Honors students and serves as the voice of students through communication with the staff, faculty, and Dean of the Cohen Honors College.
But what have they done lately? Recent initiatives led by the Council include: changing Honors admissions messaging and application requirements, hosting Honors Hours and extended lounge hours, awarding fee scholarships, and recommending a security camera in the lounge area.
For information about current Council members, click here. The Student Council typically meets every Thursday 5 - 6 p.m. by Zoom and meets at least twice a year with the Faculty Council. To bring an idea or concern to the current Student Council, email honorsassistant@wichita.edu.
Mark Your Calendar for this Honors College Faculty Council Event
The Honors Faculty Fellows Presentation & Discussion will be held on Thursday, May 13, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. This year’s Honors Faculty Fellows will present updates on their projects. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and suggest ideas for future faculty fellows. Click here for the Zoom link.
If you have any questions, email Carla Mann.
News & Information
Enroll in Honors Courses this Fall!
Here are some Honors courses that still have spots available. There are more courses with spots available that are not below. Follow the instructions underneath to find information about every Honors course offered in Fall 2021.
- Speaking Spanish in the U.S. (Note: You do NOT need to know the Spanish language to take this course)
- Survey of Law & Public Policy
- History Beyond the Headlines
- The Power of Storytelling
- Exploring Our National Parks
- OK Boomer & Beyond
- Epidemics in World History
How to find all Honors courses that will be offered in Fall 2021
Log into your myWSU account. Click on the myClasses tab. Find the yellow box titled
Registration Tools on the right side. In that box, click on Student Registration (Banner
9). On the right side, click on Browse Class Schedule by Term. Select Fall 2021. Click
the continue button. Find the search criteria titled Attribute (Gen Ed, SI, etc.).
Type in Honors and select Honors Program Course. Click the search button.
You Can Still Apply for a Cohen Enhancement Scholarship
Cohen Enhancement Scholarship funds are still available for summer and fall experiences! Click here to apply.
Participate in an Honors College Research Study
This qualitative case study design has the goal of understanding the perceptions of the Honors College regarding diversity and inclusion, student involvement, and overall student well-being. Participants must be 18+ and must also be a member of the Dorothy & Bill Cohen Honors College.
Procedure: Students complete a questionnaire with 10-15 questions targeting areas of diversity and inclusion, student involvement, and overall student well-being. Click here to fill out the questionnaire.
Contact: If you have any questions, please email Dr. Kimberly Engber at kimberly.engber@wichita.edu.
Student Spotlight - Emily Rodriguez
Submit Information for the Student Spotlight!
Click here to complete the brief form.
Honors College Information
The Honors College student lounge (on the ground level of Shocker Hall) is open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For general questions, email honors@wichita.edu.
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