Post on 21-Jul-2020
Building an Honors College from Scratch
Panelists
• Mark Jacobs – Vice Provost and Dean, Barrett, The Honors College, ASU
• Christian Brady – TW Lewis Dean, The Lewis Honors College
• Czarena Crofcheck –Associate Dean
• Sally Foster – Director of the Center for Personal Development
• KondwaniPhwandaphwanda –Director of College Life
The Gift
Building the College
Mission:
The mission of the Lewis Honors College is to better the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the world by helping students to explore their purpose, develop intellectually, and lead with integrity.
Vision:
The Lewis Honors College will provide a world class honors experience that is known for the success of its students, the quality of its faculty and curriculum, the respect of its peers, and the economic and social progress of our communities.
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Chief of StaffCarla Repass
Academic CoordinatorErin Newell
Administrative AssociateHannah Evans
Budget OfficerLaura Carter
Dir. CommunicationsMeghan Arrell
Dir. PhilanthropyBeth Wells
Dir. Center for Personal Dev
Sally Foster Career Counselors-Assessment Associate-External Partnerships Associate - Ramla Osman-Personal Dev Counselor, Professionalism - Tamika Tompoulidis-Personal Dev Counselor, Experiential Ed - Hannah LeGris
Dir. RecruitmentGregory Robinson
Dir. College LifeKondwani
Phwandaphwanda, Ed.D.
Assoc. Dean Academic Affairs
Czarena Crofcheck, Ph.D.
Dir of Academic AffairsNicole Martin, Ph.D. Academic Advisors
-Heather Carpenter-Britt Frye-Shaun Ketterman-Kayla Powell-Francesca Yackso
Honors Lecturers-Dustin Faulstick, Ph.D. -Kenton Sena, Ph.D.-Daniel Kirchner, Ph.D. -Tara Tuttle, Ph.D. -Zada Komara, Ph.D. -Ryan J. Voogt, Ph.D.-Timothy Minella, Ph.D. -Eric Welch, Ph.D.
Endowed Lecturers-Laura Bryan, Ph.D., Organizational Behavior-TBD, Entrepreneurship
Academic Foundations
30 Credits of Honors Coursework• Honors foundational seminar – 3 credit hours
• Communication core – 3 credit hours
• Lower level honors courses – 6 credit hours
• Upper level honors courses – 6 credit hours
• Experience courses – 6 credit hours
• Honors elective – 3 credit hours
• Honors Thesis – 3 credit hours
Mission: To support students as they explore their purpose by engaging them in a discovery process designed to foster self-awareness, personal wellness, professional confidence, and career readiness.
Facts:
• Innovative blend of career and professional development services in the context of positive mental health practices.
• Wholistic student support within the categories of: Personal Reflection & Wellness, Professional Polish, Experiential Practice, and Post–Graduate Pursuits.
• Five counselors work with designated students throughout all four years.
• Programs and services provided in individual sessions, group programs and college-wide events.
The Center for Personal
Development
Building the CollegePersonal Reflection &
Wellness
Professional Polish
Experiential Practice
Post-Graduate
Pursuits
- Personal & career assessments- Mission and values clarification- Major & career exploration- Personal management & wellness skills
- Business & dining etiquette- Public speaking and non verbal impact- Resume & LinkedIn development- Advanced interview skills training
- Experiential education (internships, research, study abroad, service)
- Leadership development - ePortfolio
- Graduate school planning- Job search support- Networking & recruiting events- Collection of outcomes
Center for Personal Development: Program Components
College Life
• Goals
• Students will engage in collaborative learning outside of the classroom.
• Students will engage with faculty and staff of the Lewis Honors College.
• Students will engage in quality interactions with other members of the academic community and student affairs personnel.
• The Office of Student Life within the Community of Scholars will create a supportive environment for students.