Honors Seminar Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Course

HONR-1011-001 Honors Seminar

Prerequisites

<p>Prerequisites: EDUC 1100, EDUC 1200; Enrollment limited to Honors Program students</p>

Course Description

Examination of the practices and skills of leadership from reading and group projects.

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Hours

(0 sem hrs; 1 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

There is no required text for this class. 

Supplies

Students will need a USB drive for storing electronic files and should always bring note-taking materials to class.

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

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Grading Criteria

ASSIGNMENTS

 

Group Project
Each student will be assigned a Project Group and will work with team members to fulfill group responsibilities.  The entire Scholars Seminar class will provide the ‘manpower’ for events and activities; however, each Project Group will coordinate planning and execution for that group’s particular responsibilities.

Each group will also have an assigned day to bring lunch for the class.  Groups should collect no more than $10 per class member to cover the cost of food.  Groups are encouraged to choose a theme for their lunches—be creative and fun.

Grades will be based on the overall success of the project including planning, organization, teamwork, leadership and creativity and the individual contribution to the group.

Group 1	Group 2	Group 3
Common Reader Events Coordination/ Discussion leaders Creative Mind Lecture Series assistance	Fallfest (an on-campus festival with fun booths) Fall-into-Honors Event (promoting registration in Honors classes)	Community Service (a service project designed and carried out by the Project Group with participation from the entire class)

Group 1: This group will assist with events and activities surrounding the AC Common Reader

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing questions for and leading class discussion of AC Common Reader on dates indicated in course calendar
• Coordinating assistance at Common Reader events and activities by creating a schedule and coordinating sign ups
• Assisting with/ or coordinating assistance for Creative Mind Lecture Series
• Other duties as assigned or as determined necessary by the group

Group 2: This group will coordinate the Fallfest table and Fall-into-Honors Event.

Responsibilities will include:

• Devising a fun activity that matches Fallfest theme and will promote Honors classes.  Coordinates set up, clean up and staffing of booth.
• Determining location, facilities needed and format of Fall-into-Honors Event
• Reserving facilities for Fall-into-Honors
• Arranging for AV equipment (if needed), tables (if needed), refreshments, and decorations (if desired) at Fall-into-Honors
• Creating a schedule for Scholars to assist at Fall-into-Scholars Event and coordinating sign-ups
• Creating and distributing promotional materials for Fall-into-Honors
• Coordinating Fall-into-Honors set-up and clean-up
• Other duties as assigned or as determined necessary by the group

Group 3: This group will

This group will create and execute a community service project

Responsibilities will include:

• Designing a community outreach project that can be carried out during Fall semester
• Coordinating arrangements with community organization
• Creating a schedule for Scholars to participate in the service project and coordinating sign-ups
• Executing project
• Other duties as assigned or as determined necessary by the group

Out-of-Class Events
Numerous activities outside of seminar class time will be offered, some of which will be optional and others will be mandatory.  Scholars are expected to participate in a minimum of three out-of-class events.  Events that take place during normal seminar class time will not count toward this total.  Attendance and participation must be documented. Taking photos to document attendance at events is highly encouraged.

High School/Community Presentations
As a class, we will contact high school teachers, counselors and community groups to arrange opportunities to share information regarding Scholars and Honors.  Each student must attend and participate in a minimum of one presentation.

Travel Presentation with Presentation Software Slideshow (PowerPoint)
Scholars will research, prepare and present a 5-6 minute oral report related to the upcoming Scholars travel.  All presentations must include a minimum of four sources cited aloud, a formal typed outline, a bibliography and a slideshow.  Seminar instructors will provide suggestions regarding appropriate topics.

Honors Update Newsletter Article Students will write a 400-600 word article for the Program’s digital newsletter, The Honors Update.  Due dates will vary according to which project group the student is in.  Scholars may choose from the following topics:

• A personal reflection on and description of his/her experiences in AC’s Presidential Scholars program
• A profile of a current Presidential Scholar or a Presidential Scholar graduate (faculty can provide contact information if needed)
• A profile of an Honors instructor
• A glimpse inside an Honors or Presidential Scholars class
• Another topic related to Honors or Presidential Scholars pending instructor approval

Article submission does not guarantee publication.  Scholars are encouraged to seek assistance from The Writer’s Corner prior to handing in this assignment. Articles may also be published in other AC-related media outlets.

Research Conference Proposal

Students will write an approximately 300 word proposal for a presentation or poster session to be submitted for consideration at the 2018 WTAMU Student Research Conference.  Research topics should be relevant to the student’s career goals and areas of study but accessible to a broad audience.  The proposal will consist of an introduction to the topic, an explanation of the approach and the importance of this research; and a clear statement of where the project is heading and what results or conclusions the researcher expects to draw from it.  Along with the proposal, students will submit an annotated bibliography of three possible sources.  Additional information will be distributed in class.

Attendance

Class Attendance/Participation
Because your success in this class depends on your ability to collaborate during class time, regular attendance is essential for satisfactory achievement. Your participation will directly affect your grade. Daily attendance will be recorded. Points will be deducted from your final course grade for more than two absences -- regardless of the reason for the absence. Leaving class prior to dismissal time or arriving late will be counted as an absence. Should you need to miss class due to illness or other conflict, please notify your project team.

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