For Faculty

Honors Committees

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The Honors College is led by a team of professional administrators and faculty committees. Together, they guide the college through its strategic planning, program development and program implementation. The college’s administration team serves in multiple roles, while the faculty committees help determine policies and practices that uphold the interdisciplinary mission of the Honors College through diverse representation and campus-wide interests.

Honors College Admissions Committee

The Honors College Admissions Committee plays a vital role in helping review high school applicants’ admissions materials.

For 2024-25, the committee members are:

  • Botswana Blackburn, Health Sciences
  • Jennifer Bohanek, Psychological Sciences
  • Chris Josey, Communication
  • Amanda Paz Herrera, Honors
  • Bill Horner, Political Science
  • Sabrina Michael, Honors
  • Brenda Peculis, Biochemistry
  • Frank Schmidt, Biochemistry
  • Ted Tarkow, Classical Studies
  • Jess Walter Soete, Honors (Chair)

Honors College Curriculum Committee

The Honors College Curriculum Committee is made up of active Honors faculty who serve for three-year, renewable terms.

For 2024-25, the committee members are:

  • Elise Bartley, Accounting
  • Megan Boyer, Honors
  • Rachel Harper, Honors (Chair)
  • Andrew Melnyk, Philosophy
  • Ellen Moore, Chemistry
  • Catherine Peterson, Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
  • Nevaeh Randles, Student Representative
  • Reginald Rogers, Engineering
  • Jennifer Rowe, Journalism
  • Kristin Schwain, Art History
  • Sherri Ulbrich, Nursing
  • Doug Valentine, Honors
  • Isaac Yontz, Student Representative

Apply for Faculty Funding

Up to $2,000 is available for Honors faculty to enhance or extend the impact of their Honors class through experiential learning or a conference presentation.