POLICY #13.30 
SUBJECT: Honors Program and Council

I. PURPOSE

The purpose of this Policy is to establish an Honors Program Council.

II. REFERENCES

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III. DEFINITIONS

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IV. POLICY

1. Honors Program
   1. The Honors Program provides enrichment opportunities for academically qualified students in an interdisciplinary undergraduate experience. The program provides both a general educational and an upper-division component.
   2. The Honors Program is under the general administrative supervision of the Provost’s Office. Staffing for the Honors Program includes a Director. Governance of the Honors Program is delegated to the University’s Honors Council.
2. Honors Council
   1. The Council serves as an advisory council with responsibility for governing the honors program of the University.
   2. Membership of the Council shall consist of:
      1. One (1) faculty member from each College/School and the Library, recommended by their respective Dean and appointed by the Provost for a two-year term. The membership should be staggered.
      2. Two (2) faculty members appointed by the Faculty Senate for a two-year term. The membership should be staggered.
      3. The President and Vice-President of the Student Honors Council.
      4. The chair of the Council will be the Honors Program Director.
   3. Responsibilities: The Council will provide general support in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.

V. RELEVANT FORMS/LINKS

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VI. QUESTIONS/RESPONSIBLE OFFICE

The responsible office for this Policy is the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs. For questions about this Policy, contact the Director of the Honors Program.

VII. POLICY ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT DATES

Date Approved: March 28, 2003

Amended: N/A