Modified: 2017-7-26 (6:14 pm CDST)
HC 1013. Honors Seminar. Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors College. Required of all students entering the Honors College within the first two semesters of enrollment. The Honors Seminar is an introduction to the academic experience, the Honors College, critical thinking, diversity issues, and other aspects of the academic life and the academic community. Fall semester.
Often, we will have faculty and administrators visit the class and make presentations. See HERE for examples of past visits.
You will be responsible for researching and presenting information on the topics marked with an asterisk (*). I will cover the other topics. You will do so in groups. You may select your own topic by e-mailing me at: epkardas@saumag.edu starting at 7:11 pm on Wednesday 24 August. Please provide your first, second, and third choices. Assignment will be first come, first serve. EARLY E-MAILS WILL END UP GOING LAST! Be creative in how you present the topics. You may use PowerPoint, Prezi, Word, html, or other media (e.g., YouTube, Facebook, etc.). You must consult with me prior to making your presentation. We will present topics in the order shown below.
I will ask you questions and cover the same topics AFTER your presentation. Last year's presentations can be found HERE
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| Topic | 9am | 10am |
|---|---|---|
| Other Aspects | ||
| Sexual Health | Kardas | Kardas |
| Drugs* 31 August | Davis, Eads | Parker, Lowther |
| How to Study* 7 September | Kinslow, Otwell | Glover, Basinger |
| Stress and Time Management* 12 September | Hawthorne. T., Hunter, Oladji | Calvert, Parham |
| Meet in Foundation Hall on Wednesday 14 September | ||
VARK 21 September |
Kardas | Kardas |
| Civility (academic and personal)* 19 September | Dixon, Sherriff | Ellis, Martin |
| Lanoue Visits class on 23 September | ||
| Drop Out Factories? | Kardas | Kardas |
| Information Tech Instruction 26-28 September | Magale Library | Magale Library |
| Money, Credit, & Retirement* 30 September | Kardas | Nolan, Morris |
| The Academic Experience | ||
| History of the Academy* 3 October | Blake, Ensminger | Mahaffey, Oliver |
| Catalog Distribution 5 October Catalog Test Hints |
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| Types and Classifications of American Universities*7 October | Kardas | Kardas |
| SAU and other Arkansas Universities*10 October | Crouse, Hawthorne, C. | Rhinehart, Red |
| Characteristics of American College Students*12 October | Rivas, Caudle | Duncan, Stinson |
| NCHC in Seattle 14 October No Class | ||
| Diversity 17 October | Kardas | Kardas |
| Honors College | ||
| NCHC and Regional Honors Councils* 19 October | Kardas | Kardas |
| History of Honors Education *24 October | Austin, Vallery | |
| Honors College vs. Honors Program* 28 October | Satterlee, Plunk | Kardas |
| Honors Education in Arkansas* 31 October | Williams, Screws | Westfall, King |
| Extramural Education 2 November | Kardas | Kardas |
| Personality and Assessment | Kardas | Kardas |
| Technology in Education* 7 November | Tedder, Cooper | Barton, Hunter |
| Critical Thinking |
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| How to Write* 14 November | Hardin, Terburgh | |
| Problem Solving* 16 November | Ochs, York | McClure, Weddle |
| Trey Berry--Hunter-Dunbar Expedition 18 Nov | ||
| Decision Making* 28 November | Harris, Deaton | |
| Creativity*30 November | Robertson, Baker | Fahrenwald, White |
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