SUU - Honors Program: Mission Statement

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Mission

The Honors Program provides enrichment opportunities for exceptionally talented, creative and academically committed students in a friendly, informal and interdisciplinary undergraduate experience. The program connects students with SUU's best faculty through small classes and participation in out-of-class activities. Students learn in a collaborative environment where their ideas and research carry respect. As a community of scholars, students and faculty work enthusiastically to achieve the following objectives:

To understand complex issues from diverse perspectives.
To process similarities and differences of how scholars in science, fine arts, humanities or social science see their world.
To develop skills in self-expression, critical thinking, information gathering and problem solving.
To write analytical or scientific papers of substantial length and depth.
To volunteer for service projects both on campus and in the community.
To provide a competitive advantage for students desiring to pursue graduate education.

Additionally, honors students attend colloquia featuring artists, academics, native people or political leaders. They participate in roundtable discussions, social events, and activities with faculty and other honor students.