Orientation Prep Training - 2010

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The University

Honors ProgramRich Robles

Jen Lile

Debbie Brawn



University HonorsProgram

The University Honors Program comprises the top

5% of University of Cincinnati students. Students

are challenged through honors seminars and

experiential learning projects that focus on:

Community Engagement

Global Studies Leadership

Research and Creative Arts



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.

University Honors Vision



Increased selectivity for incoming students

Top 5-8% of incoming students

Invitations based on ACT/SAT composite and

writing scores, GPA, personal statement andco-curricular activities

Competitive Transfer &Transition Process

Apply online in winter only Refer students to us!

Admissions ±Selectivity & Processes



Freshman Cohort Fall 2010

Test Score

Average ACT 31.4

(SAT 1380)

Middle 50% 30 and 33

(1340 and 1460)

344 Incoming students

Arts & Sciences 76 DAAP 55

Allied Health 14 Engineering 113

Business 41 Nursing 10

CCM 20

CECH 15



Great Beginnings

Leadership Retreat

September 16-17

Peer-led exploration of Honors themes

Social and educational

activities

Leads into University¶s³Welcome Week´



Great Beginnings

Honors English withcommunity engagementcomponent

Honors 110: Gateway toUniversity Honors

E-portfolio development



E-Portfolios

Dynamic, creative documentation of learning

Material from Honors seminars

Experiential learning projects

Any other course approved as an honors experience

Honors English courses

Honors 110: Gateway assignments

Nuventive iWebfolio



Mid-Collegiate Launch

Honors version of mid-career writingcourse, English 289H (optional)

Focus on community, critical thinking and

academic discipline

Continued development of e-portfolio

Six Honors experiences

Honors seminars and other approvedcourses

Experiential learning projects



Honors seminars

300-level courses with experiential component

Appalachian Culture and

Intercultural Communication



Honors seminars

Nicaraguan Culture

and Social Service

Business Etiquette and

Professional Image

Chemical Aspects of

Forensic Science



Honors experientiallearning projects

Alternative break trips

or long-term servicecommitment withsignificant reflectivecomponent

Organizing large-scale service programlike Relay for Life or Habitat for Humanity

Community Engagement




Global Studies

Study abroad or studytours

International co-op

Significant participationin organizations such

as Engineers WithoutBorders or ServeBeyond Cincinnati




Leadership

Co-ops and internships

Peer leader programs

LeaderShape ±December 11-16, 2010

Significant leadership

contribution to a studentorganization includingcollege tribunals, Greeklife, etc.




Research andCreative Arts

Undergraduate researchresulting in presentationor published in article or

journal

Programs such as

Women in Science andEngineering

Organizing an event or performance



Interdisciplinary capstones

Ensuring Environmental

Sustainability ±Students explore culturally appropriate

technology for providing safe drinking

water in rural India, with travel to India

after the course ends

Live Well Collaborative

Studios ±

Students work with faculty and

corporations to conduct research and

develop ideas for the 50+ age segment

within an interdisciplinary environment



Finale

Interdisciplinary capstone

Completion of e-portfolio

Required GPA of 3.4



1. Honors students must register for 15ENGL101H

in fall quarter.

2. Honors students may register for 15ENGL102H

in fall quarter.

3. Honors students should register for

38HNRS110H (1 credit hour) in fall quarter, if their schedule allows and seats are available.

Offered in fall and winter only.

Advising University HonorsStudents at Orientation



4. Honors students may register for learning

communities.

5. First year students are welcome to take an honors

seminar in fall quarter.

6. Call Jen Lile (office: x61003; wireless: 513-325-1342)

with any questions during orientation registration.

7. Newsletter ±

http://tinyurl.com/2010UCHonorsNewsletter

Advising University HonorsStudents at Orientation



Thank you!

www.uc.edu/[email protected]

University Honors Program Team

Raj Mehta, Director Debbie Brawn, Director of Programs and Administration

Jessica King, Senior Admissions Officer

Jen Lile, Assistant Director and Academic Advisor

Rich Robles, Assistant Director for FYE and Leadership

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