Honors College Handbook (2015-2016 Version)

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THE HONORS COLLEGE HANDBOOK

AY 2015-2016

A quick guide for all honors students of the Honors College at Purdue University Calumet,

this handbook describes expectations, communications, requirements, how to get involved

within the college, and important dates of interest for students.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of ContentsA Message from the Program Coordinator:____________________________ 1

Handbook: Communication________________________________________ 2

Checking Your Email ____________________________________________ 2

Forwarding your purduecal.edu emails_____________________________ 2

Weekly Messages _______________________________________________ 2

Blackboard ____________________________________________________ 3

Blackboard Emails ______________________________________________ 3

The Perch _____________________________________________________ 4

Handbook: Honors College Requirements_____________________________ 5

Code of Conduct________________________________________________ 5

Honors College Scholarships ______________________________________ 6

Participation Points______________________________________________ 6

Volunteer Hours ________________________________________________ 6

Requirements of The Honors College________________________________ 7

Semester Requirements_________________________________________ 7

Annual Requirements __________________________________________ 7

Graduation Requirements _______________________________________ 7

Probation______________________________________________________ 8

Immediate Ways to Obtain Probation/Explusion _______________________ 8

Handbook: Getting Involved_______________________________________ 9

Committee Membership__________________________________________ 9

Academic & Cultural Events_____________________________________ 9

Community Involvement________________________________________ 9

Social Events_________________________________________________ 9

Newsletter ___________________________________________________ 9

Social Media _________________________________________________ 9

Various Think Tanks____________________________________________ 10

Honors Leadership _____________________________________________ 10

Honors Mentoring______________________________________________ 10

Honors Teaching_______________________________________________ 10


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Handbook: Dates of Interest ______________________________________ 11

Pre-First Day: Your Peer Mentor __________________________________ 11

First Day: Honors Induction Day __________________________________ 11

August 27th, 2015: Student Convocation____________________________ 11

Nov. 11-15: National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Conference_____ 12

Attending the NCHC ___________________________________________ 13

Accepted Proposals by Purdue Calumet Honors Students _______________ 13

March 5th, 2016: Science Olympiad________________________________ 15

Spring, 2016: Student Research Day _______________________________ 16

April 22, 2016: Honors Banquet___________________________________ 17

Honors College Contact Information________________________________ 18


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A MESSAGE FROM THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR:

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A Message from the Program Coordinator:

Students,

We are currently entering our tenth year in Honors. Beginning in the Fall of 2005 with nothing more thana vision, we have grown into what we are today. We have consistently increased in size over the years, andwe plan on doubling by the time the Fall 2015 semester rolls around. There will now be a plethora of newstudents coming in for the very first time, not only to the Honors College, but also to Purdue UniversityCalumet. These students will bring with them many questions and ideas of their own. What should we dowith all of this creativity? My hope is that we engage in as many ideas as we possibly can!

With our new space, our full time staff, and our new strategic goals and initiatives, it is the responsibility,not only of the administrators, but also your responsibility as students, to continue to dream big and helpmake your dreams a reality. Our students in the Honors College are big dreamers. With the help of thestudents, we have created new committees, including our new mentoring program which was introduced in

the Fall of 2014. Through the students, we updated our website, dove into social media, created an HonorsCollege App, introduced new merchandise and marketing materials, and organized new enrichmentopportunities. In their own fields, students have dreamt big and conducted research which was presented atnational conferences, published in undergraduate research journals, and awarded during Student ResearchDay. After graduation, students dreamt big and got into world renowned graduate schools such as Harvard,Stanford, MIT, and Notre Dame; students also landed their dream careers in public, private, and even thegovernment sector (we even have one student who now works at the White House).

So what will you aspire to do? What do you want the Honors College, Purdue University Calumet, and yourcommunity to improve on? My advice is that you become the catalyst to make that change. Be the differencebetween the status quo and a whole new ballgame. Continue to, as our motto says, Learn, Think, Lead.

I have no doubt that you will become successful in your field if you continue to put your mind to it. Successtakes passion, drive, and determination. Leadership takes communication, organization, and teamwork.Continue to use all of the resources provided to you both inside and outside of the Honors College to realizeyour goals into reality and to achieve your full potential. Be active by attending Honors College events,study abroad and learn about another part of the world, and experience leadership roles in other clubs oncampus. Dont be afraid to push against the grain and against the norm. Be true to yourself and make adifference. I look forward to hearing about all of the amazing things you all accomplish this year!

Sincerely,

Brandon Rukes, Program CoordinatorHonors College at Purdue University Calumet


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HANDBOOK: COMMUNICATION

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Handbook: Communication

CHECKING YOUR EMAIL

Communication is key in the Honors College. It helps students understand whats going on at any givenmoment, allowing them to become more involved. Although not everyone is fond of email, this will be theprimary mode of communication from the staff to the students. Email messages will go to studentspurduecal.edu accounts, so students are expected to check this account regularly and/or have that accountset up to forward messages to their preferred email account.

FORWARDING YOUR PURDUECAL.EDU EMAILS

If you insist on forwarding your email to another email address, you can follow these steps to successfullydo so. However we do recommend that you do check your purduecal email address throughout the semesterto confirm that they are being forwarded properly. Here is a 10 step process to forward emails:

1. Log into MyPUC (https://mypuc.purduecal.edu/)

2. Click on the Gmail Icon on the top right side of the screen3. On the top right hand of the pop-up window, click on the gear drop down menu4. Select Settings5. Select the tab Forwarding and POP/IMAP and click Add a forwarding address6. Type in the email you wish to forward it to, click Next7. Confirm by clicking Proceed and verify your email address via email8. Select the radial button that says Forward a copy of incoming mail to9. Select the email that you wish to forward to10. Click save changes at the bottom of the screen.

WEEKLY MESSAGES

Weekly emails will be shorter and consist of headline links for you to click on to gather more completeinformation as necessary. This will cut down significantly on the actual length of the email, but should notbe taken as less important. Instead, students will be entrusted to meet their responsibility of reviewing theemails and keeping up to date. Please note: these messages will include information about deadlines,opportunities, events, and other items of importance. Any claim that I didnt know will therefore notexcuse missed deadlines, etc. If you do not receive emails on a weekly basis, then there is an issue withyour forwarding address listed above, and you should contact us as soon as possible to resolve the issue.
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BLACKBOARD

Honors students are expected to visit the Honors College Blackboard site on a regular basis. As the HonorsCollege Website (http://webs.purduecal.edu/honors/)is mainly used for prospective students, staff, and theoutside world, Blackboard is designed to be created especially for you as a current student. The Honors

College section in Blackboard will stay with you throughout your undergraduate career as an honorsstudent. If you do not see the section under Blackboard, please contact us as soon as possible to get itresolved.

To log into blackboard

1. Go tohttps://mycourses.purduecal.edu/2. Log in using your username and password3. Click on the link Honors College in the middle column

On the left hand side of the screen, there is a menu bar. This is where you will find all of the informationthat you need on a typical day to day basis in the Honors College.

Item Description2015-2016 Calendar

Lists the different events and details throughout the semester

Handbook, Manual, Syllabi This document is available in full at this location

Forms & Contracts

Any forms that need to be filled out can be printed at this location

Stacked Course Projects

Houses information, including a sample memo & submission links

Announcements Check here for important information and to stay up to date

RSVP Links

Register for events here. Each link will have its own description

My Current Progress

Lists progress in the college (i.e. participation, courses, etc.)

Send Email Send an email to all of the other students and staff in the College

Newsletters

Check out all of our current and previous student written newsletters

All Honors Photos

Our student photos from events

Webpage, Facebook & Twitter

External links to our sites

BLACKBOARD EMAILS

Sometimes, students who are student workers have their emails from Blackboard sent to their staff emailaccounts, which some do not check. You should be checking all of your emails! But, you may either notknow you had a staff account or never realized it was activated if you were a student worker. Here is a step-by-step for students who wish to verify that blackboard emails are going to the correct email address:

1. Go tohttps://www.purdue.edu/apps/account/ChangeMailbox2. Log in using your username and password

3.

Confirm that the 3

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radial is selected that says [email protected]. Change or confirm the email you wish to forward them to is correct5. Click save changes at the bottom of the screen
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THE PERCH

The new Honors College home sits atop the center of the SUL building on the third floor and houses anentire six-room suite: the Honors Student Resource Room (SUL-322), the conference room (SUL-322A),the reception area (SUL-320), the office of the Program Coordinator (SUL-320A), the office of the Dean

(SUL-320B), and the office of our Faculty Advisor (SUL-320C).

Access to the student space (SUL-322 & 322A) will be with a numbered white card. Students will be ableto utilize the resource room and conference room any time the SUL building is open. Please remember thatthese rooms were designed for students in the Honors College, and thus the door should remain closedoutside of normal office hours as well as when the number of students in the resource room / conferenceroom is only one or two students. During the day within normal office hours, or when there are a numberof honors students in the resource room / conference room, the entrance to SUL 322 may remain open andbe inviting to allow non-honors students to come in and talk to other students about the college. Anyquestions in joining the college can be directed to any staff member in SUL 320.

The Conference Room (SUL-322A) is a designated quiet area and may be used by students for studying

any time it has not been reserved for a meeting. Any Honors College student may reserve the conferenceroom for an official meeting, though priority is given to student leaders (those who are Coordinators or onthe Executive Board). Reservations are made with the secretary in SUL-320.

Conduct in the resource room must be appropriate at all times. Students must always dispose of trash, keepthe noise levels reasonable, use the computers and printer appropriately, refrain from damaging thefurniture, clean up after themselves, etc. In addition, students must respect one another, do not bully orharass anyone in any way, and continue to uphold the rules and expectations that all honors students haveagreed to at the beginning of each academic year.

Any student failing to act in accordance with these standards will be in violation of the Honors CollegeCode of Conduct and subject to automatic dismissal from the Honors College.


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HANDBOOK: HONORS COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS

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Handbook: Honors College Requirements

CODE OF CONDUCT

The Honors College at Purdue University Calumet provides an outstanding opportunity for students tofurther their academic and co-curricular development. Students who successfully complete therequirements of The Honors College graduate with academic distinction. The requirements and policies ofthe Honors College are set forth in the Honors College Handbook and students are expected to abide bythose requirements and policies at all times. Students in the Honors College are expected to be models ofacademic excellence and personal integrity in both curricular and co-curricular activities.

Students in the Honors College are expected to:

Keep abreast of Honors College policies and guidelines and take personal responsibility for the

successful completion of curricular and co-curricular requirements. Show consistent interest and involvement in the Honors College through their accumulation of and

participation in events, volunteer activities, attendance and meetings with College faculty and staff,and so on.

Exemplify model student behavior by maintaining the principles of academic integrity. Represent themselves and the Honors College through appropriate dress. Exude the spirit of the Honors College by conducting themselves in a polite and professional

manner.

This Code of Conduct supplements the general rules and policies of Purdue University Calumet. Studentswho violate this Code of Conduct or other university rules or policies jeopardize their continued

membership in the Honors College. In cases of academic dishonesty, students will be required to participatein the universitys administrative proceedings and will be considered in violation of this Code of Conduct.If the academic infraction results in a student receiving an F for the course, probation, or suspension, thestudent will be dismissed from the Honors College. For non-academic infractions, students who areremoved from campus housing, suspended, or expelled from another academic unit, also will be dismissedfrom the Honors College.

Membership in the Honors College is a privilege, not a right. Therefore students will be held to a highstandard of conduct commensurate with this privilege.

The Universitys Honor Code asks for each students commitment that I will not engage in dishonesty inmy academic activities, and I will not tolerate such dishonesty by other students. Strict adherence to the

Honor Code is a non-negotiable requirement of students in the Honors College.


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HONORS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

The Honors Scholarship is awarded to all eligible incoming students in the amount of $2,500 per year($1,250/semester). The scholarship may be renewed for up to eight semesters. Chancellors Scholars,though ineligible for the standard Honors Scholarship, may now take advantage of the Honors Scholarship

in one of two ways: 1) Live in the University Village, and the Honors College will contribute $2,000 towardthe balance of your housing; or 2) Take a summer course and Honors will cover the tuition fees (up to$2,000). Students living in our new Honors Living Learning Community (LLC) will also be awarded anextra 10% of their scholarship to be put towards the balance of your housing.

In order to maintain the Honors Scholarship, the following requirements must be satisfied:

Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.4 each semester

Minimum of 10 volunteer hours each year (May 1 April 30)

Minimum of 100 participation points each year (May 1 April 30)

Attend an advising meeting with the Honors Academic Advisor each semester

Maintain Satisfactory progress toward graduation

PARTICIPATION POINTS

All students receiving the Honors scholarship are required to obtain at least 100 participation points eachyear. Documentation for involvement with Honors College events and initiatives is through a list of thoseparticipating. The list will be maintained by the committee, administrator, or staff member overseeing theevent, and it will be subsequently submitted to the Program Coordinator, who will enter the appropriatenumber of points for each student on the Blackboard site. Allocation of the number of participation pointsfor each event will be announced in advance of that event. For tabling events, students will be rewarded 5points per hour worked at the table. UPDATE:Students who RSVP for an Honors College Event mustattend what they have signed up to attend. The RSVP sheet will lock one week prior to the event, andstudents who have RSVPd for said event and do not attend will be docked 10 participation points. This is

because we need to plan ahead for food and/or ticket purchases, and space reservations.

VOLUNTEER HOURS

All students in the Honors College are required to complete at least 10 hours of volunteer work each yearand at least 50 hours of volunteer work by the time they graduate. Volunteer work may be Honors-related(through events organized by the Community Involvement Committee), but credit for volunteer work mayalso be earned through outside activities. Documentation for Honors-related volunteer work is through alist of attendees at the Honors events. The list for each event is maintained by the Community InvolvementChair (or a designated member of that committee) at each event, and then submitted to the ProgramCoordinator, who will enter the appropriate number of hours for each student on the Blackboard site.

Documentation for non-Honors events is through the form (available in the documents section ofBlackboard) which is signed by the supervisor of the volunteer event.

Approval for non-Honors volunteer work should be obtained beforehand. This can be done by sending arequest to the Program Coordinator or Dean, via email, explaining the nature of the volunteer activity.


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REQUIREMENTS OF THE HONORS COLLEGE

Semester Requirements

For the Scholarship

1. Maintain a 3.40 Cumulative GPA2. Be enrolled as a full time student (unless authorized otherwise)3. Meet with the Honors College Academic Advisor4. Remain enrolled in the correct honors courses5.

Show academic progress towards graduation

For Good Standing in the Honors College

1. Maintain a 3.00 Cumulative GPA2. Be enrolled as a full time student (unless authorized otherwise)3. Meet with the Honors College Academic Advisor

4.

Remain enrolled in the correct honors courses5. Show academic progress towards graduation

Annual Requirements

For the Scholarship

1. Complete all semester requirements listed above2. Participate in the Honors College (Earn a minimum of 100 participation points May 1 April 30)3. Engage in a minimum of 10 volunteer hours (between May 1 April 30), regardless if the total 50

volunteer hour requirement to graduate from the Honors College has been met

For Good Standing in the Honors College

1.

Complete all semester requirements listed above2.

Participation Points not required3. Engage in a minimum of 10 volunteer hours (between May 1 April 30), unless the total 50

volunteer hour requirement to graduate from the Honors College has been met

Graduation Requirements

1. Complete all semester and annual requirements listed above2. Maintain a 3.00 Cumulative GPA for graduation3.

Complete all Curriculum Requirements (16, 21, or 24 Credit Hours depending on admission)4. Successfully engage in a minimum of 50 Volunteer Hours 5. Meet with the Honors College Academic Advisor one final time to determine graduate status


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PROBATION

There are two types of probation: Scholarship Probation and Honors Probation. A student may be onScholarship Probation only, but a student on Honors Probation is automatically on Scholarship Probationas well.

Scholarship Probation occurs when one or more of the above requirements for maintaining the scholarshipare not met. The consequence is that the scholarship will not be awarded in the subsequent semester. If therequirements are met in that subsequent semester, then the scholarship will be reinstated and the studentwill no longer be on probation. A second Scholarship Probation at any time entails no longer being eligiblefor the Honors Scholarship (though eligibility for the Honors College itself may be maintained).

Honors Probation occurs when one or more of the above Honors College requirements are not met. Astudent on Honors Probation must meet the requirements by the end of the semester on which he/she is onprobation. A second Honors Probation at any time entails no longer being a member of the Honors College.

In addition to the specific requirements listed in the above sections, there are other expectations that may

impact a students status in the Honors College. These include compliance with the code of conduct,representing the College in a positive manner, assisting with recruitment efforts as appropriate, and otherreasonable requests made by the Dean and other staff members.

IMMEDIATE WAYS TO OBTAIN PROBATION/EXPLUSION

Though we wish we didnt have to talk about this or write about this, there are certain actions or decisionsthat would lead to the immediate probation or to the immediate expulsion of the student. We take conductextremely seriously, as we are preparing you to be model citizens in the outside world.

The following are some (but not all) ways of obtaining an immediate scholarship probation:

1.

Student dropping an Honors Stacked Course after the contract has been signed2. Student dropping Honors Mentoring, Honors Leadership, or Honors Teaching3. Student failing to uphold the scholarship requirements by the end of each semester

The following are some (but not all) ways of obtaining an immediate college probation:

1. Student failing to adhere to the Honors College Code of Conduct Form2. Student failing to meet with the Honors College Advisor (also results in scholarship revocation)3. Student failing to uphold the college requirements by the end of each semester

The following are some (but not all) ways of obtaining an immediate college expulsion:

1. Plagiarism / Academic Dishonesty2. Expulsion from University Housing or the University as a whole for any reason3. Physical altercations, sexual harassment, or verbal/physical/emotional bullying/abuse


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HANDBOOK: GETTING INVOLVED

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Handbook: Getting Involved

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

All new students are strongly encouraged to serve on a committee for their first year. These committees arestudent led groups of honors students tasked with helping the college become better organized, moreinvolved, or better understood. Participation points (up to 20 points per semester) will be awarded forconsistent committee involvement. Many of the committees are open to all honors students, including:

Academic & Cultural Events

This committee is responsible for creating events for honors students to attend in order to get a betterunderstanding of the region, of upcoming technology / research, of different cultures, and exploring newthings together. These different excursions have included a Chicago architecture tour, a trip to the ArgonneLab, watching & discussing the Presidential debates, and even coming together for various study sessionsduring finals weeks.

Community Involvement

This committee is responsible for creating events for honors students to attend in order to give back to thecommunity in Northwest Indiana. Students can receive all of their required volunteer hours by attendingthese events, which can include Relay for Life, Toys for Tots, Spay the Stray 5K, trips to the HartsfieldVillage (retirement home), and tabling for various awareness days. Work is currently being put intounderstanding the possibility of working alongside Habitat for Humanity in building homes forunderprivileged individuals in the coming future.

Social Events

This committee is responsible for creating events for honors students to attend in order to network with oneanother, build lifelong friendships, and enjoy time with one another through various activities and teambuilders. Events have ranged from annual ones such as the Thanksgiving Potluck, the White Elephant Party,

and the End of the Year Cookout. Students have also enjoyed teambuilding exercises and site excursions atvarious locations, including Turkey Run, Jaks Warehouse, and Navy Pier.

NewsletterThis committee is responsible for writing and publishing a monthly newsletter for the Honors College andits students, detailing different events going on in the college and around campus, spotlighting a certainstaff member or student, and discussing current issues of today. This committee is also responsible forcreating a weekly website posting that will circulate around the news carousel on the honors college website(http://webs.purduecal.edu/honors/).

Social Media

This committee is responsible for making posts and updates across all of our social media and technological

platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, the Website, and our Honors College App. In the future, other socialmedia platforms may be tested and/or implemented, such as Instagram, Snapchat, Linked In, and others.
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VARIOUS THINK TANKS

Students have the opportunity to create their own think tank idea during the semester to explore ways ofimproving the Honors College for years to come. Our mentoring program, Honors Induction Day, and ourstudent athletics coordinator position were all positive results from our previous Think Tanks.

This coming year, we have two students who are working on different projects as Think Tanks, and we hopeto be able to support them in the near future as these ideas begin to take shape into possible outcomes.

1. Grace Wilk: Honors College Yearbook2. Shelisa Thomas: Undergraduate Research Journal

HONORS LEADERSHIP

Veteran students in the Honors College may apply for a leadership position. These are positions on theExecutive Board (President, Vice President, and Chair of the following: Social Events, Academic/Cultural

Events, Community Involvement, Newsletter, Social Media, and Mentoring). Students on the ExecutiveBoard will be enrolled in Honors Leadership (a three-credit course which counts toward the 24-credithour requirement) and will receive training, guidance, and mentoring.

HONORS MENTORING

Veteran Honors students (students with one or more years in the College) may apply to be a peer mentorfor freshmen students entering the Honors College the following year. Information and deadlines will beprovided early in the spring semester, and the mentoring of a new student can begin as soon as that newstudent is admitted to Honors. Because peer mentoring is an important commitment that directly impactsthe sustainability and ongoing success of the Honors College, peer mentors will be enrolled in HonorsMentoring (a three-credit course which counts toward the 24-credit hour requirement) and will receive

training, guidance, and mentoring.

HONORS TEACHING

Veteran Honors students may apply to be a teaching assistant for HONR 101, HONR 102, or HONR 201or to have primary responsibility for teaching HONR 202. Information and deadlines about theseapplications will be announced in the spring semester. Accepted students will be enrolled in HonorsTeaching (a three-credit course which counts toward the 24-credit hour requirement) and will receivetraining, guidance, and mentoring.


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HANDBOOK: DATES OF INTEREST

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Handbook: Dates of Interest

PRE-FIRST DAY: YOUR PEER MENTOR

The Honors peer mentoring program was established in the fall of 2014. Our goal is to ensure honorsfreshmen are successful in their educational endeavors, are acclimated to Purdue University Calumet inwhole, feel the greater sense of community within the Honors College, and are shaped into the future leadersand supporters of the Purdue University Calumet Honors College. We hope that this program will make thecollege transition an easier and more enjoyable one.

FIRST DAY: HONORS INDUCTION DAY

Honors Induction Day is a day filled with resources that honors students will need to start their first semesteroff right. We confirm that students have their correct schedules and know where to find their classes; make

sure students know where to find important items on campus; team build with fellow honors students, meetup with a students mentors, instructors, and honors staff members; talk with their parents about anyquestions or concerns that they may have; and create an atmosphere where students feel welcome to theHonors College and to the University. This daylong event prepares new students to succeed within theirfirst semester in the college.

AUGUST 27TH, 2015: STUDENT CONVOCATION

From 11am to 1:30pm in Founders Plaza Kick off the new school year with fun, food, and giveawayswhile exploring all that Purdue Calumet has to offer:

Opening remarks by Chancellor Thomas L. Keon Visit the Resource Fair

o Student Organizationso Departments and Colleges

Activities

Giveaways

DJ music and other entertainment

Free lunch

Free cross-body bag with student ID*Last year, about 2000 students attended the Annual Student Convocationthe biggest student event oncampus! Mark your calendar for Thursday, August 27, 2015 from 11am to 1:30pm and plan to join us!*Valid Purdue Calumet Student ID card required.


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NOV. 11-15: NATIONAL COLLEGIATE HONORS COUNCIL (NCHC) CONFERENCE

2015 - November 11-15Chicago

2016 - October 12-16Seattle

2017 - November 8-12Atlanta

Previous Denver (2014), New Orleans (2013), Boston (2012), Phoenix (2011), Kansas City(2010)


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ATTENDING THE NCHC

Each fall, select students, faculty, and staff attend the national conference of the NCHC (National CollegiateHonors Council). This is an opportunity to meet students and faculty from other Honors Colleges andPrograms from around the country and to learn what they do. The goal is to identify possible initiatives that

we might want to pursue here at Purdue University Calumet.

There are two ways to travel with the Honors College to a national conference:

1) Submit a proposal to make a presentation at the conference.The deadline and informationabout this option will be announced early in the spring semester. Students are encouraged topursue this first option, since presentation proposals accepted by the NCHC organizers willguarantee the opportunity to travel.

2)

Submit a proposal to the Dean to attend the conference. The deadline and furtherinformation about this option will be announced early in the fall semester. A number of slotswill be reserved for new students in the Honors College.

ACCEPTED PROPOSALS BY PURDUE CALUMET HONORS STUDENTS

2008 Amy Boyd, Linda Luebke: Connect-the-Dots: Portfolio Creation through an HonorsMentoring Perspective.Through initiating a portfolio component within our Honors MentoringProgram, students are guided throughout their college years. Our presentation will focus on thedevelopmental components of a portfolio, updating, uses, and the significance of its developmentwithin an Honors Mentoring Program.

2008 Megan Varney, Sarah Parrish: Constructing a Constitution. We the Students of theUniversity in order to form a more perfect GPA, establish rapport, insure scholastic capability,provide for the social event, promote general community involvement, and secure the blessings of

our director to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the HonorsProgram.

2009 Holly Kincaid: Global Citizenship: The Importance of Study Abroad for AmericanCollege Students. Study abroad can expand thoughts, goals, and dreams for students. Theinspiration and practical applications for honors students and advisers to include study abroad intheir curriculum and the benefits of traveling and learning abroad, as well as personal experiencesin the United Kingdom, will be discussed.

2010 Amy Boyd, John Rowan, Bipin Pai: Redesigning Honors Program Leadership.How canhonors administrators encourage student participation within the honors program? The honorsprogram created new student positions to replace the deteriorating student honors council. Thispresentation will illustrate how the creation of the new position of assistant student director andother student positions resulted in positive outcomes.

2010 Jing Ma: Studying in America: A Milestone in the Life of an International Student. Asan international student at an American university, I personally experienced the noteworthydifferences between the Chinese and the American educational systems. The opportunity to exploreboth has had a huge impact on my life and my view of their respective countries. In thispresentation, I will focus on comparing Chinese and American educational systems and the impactof these two different systems on both international students and American students.


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2011 Brandon Rukes, John Rowan, Bipin Pai: Creating an Information Database.The HonorsProgram at Purdue University Calumet is starting something new, with amazing results. We havelearned how to utilize Microsoft Access to create a database for pictures, contact information,and more. We will show how to use Access, as well as the benefits for the president, officers, and

faculty. 2011 Joann Holmen: From Collisions to Correspondences: Integrating Engineering with

Liberal Arts. Virtual Reality (VR) technology is no longer limited to the realm of engineering andphysics as Baudelaire Correspondences, one of the most influential and beautiful poems inFrench literature, is translated and transformed into the realm of experience. An excellent exampleof intellectual diversity in action.

2012 Emily Mastej & Brandon Rukes: Increasing Honors Program Presence on Campus.Wehave paired together with different organizations on campus, such as the Student AmbassadorProgram, in order to increase presence of the honors program on the school grounds. Thispresentation will give ideas on how to reach out and educate prospective students about their honorsprogram through partnership within your school setting.

2014 Matthew Meier & Emily Wingert: The Honors Students Map to Success. Do you wish

you had a map that showed you how to accomplish your future goals? Find out what PurdueUniversity Calumet honors students do to create just that. This session describes how to develop aplan, how to optimize ones college experience, and how to actually reach ones goals.

2015 Jessi VanKley & Lindsey Flagg: Theres an App for That.

2015 Grace Wilk & Noah Feldman: Peer Mentoring Review.


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MARCH 5TH, 2016: SCIENCE OLYMPIAD

January 2015 marked the inaugural year of the Honors College sponsorship, in collaboration with theCollege of Engineering, Math, and Science, of Purdue University Calumets regional Science Olympiadcompetition. For over twenty years PUC has been one of several hosts for the Indiana Science Olympiadstatewide events. In collaboration with the other regional sites including Purdue West Lafayette, Ivy Tech(Bloomington and Lafayette), Butler, Goshen College, IUN, St. Joseph's College, and Vincennes, our goalsinclude: (1) improving the quality of K-12 science education; (2) increasing male, female and minorityinterest in science; (3) creating a technologically literate workforce; and (4) providing recognition for

outstanding achievement by both students and teachers.

In addition to supporting the mission of Science Olympiad, this event is a unique opportunity to highlightthe wide array of innovative STEM degree programs and initiatives available on our campus, as well asshowcase PUC faculty, students, and staff, including the Honors College. To learn more about planning forthe 2016 event and ways that you can be involved, please contact our Faculty Advisor, Dr. Karen BishopMorris, for details.
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SPRING, 2016: STUDENT RESEARCH DAY

Each year students enrolled in each of Purdue University Calumets six academic colleges and HonorsCollege have an opportunity to showcase research they have engaged in during the past academic year.Held in the spring, Student Research Day provides an exciting venue for students to discuss their projectswith the campus community in either a formal oral or poster presentation. Because undergraduate researchis one of the core elements for learning in the Honors College, all students are encouraged to participate inthis event each year. Honors College students are eligible to submit their work from honors courses orstacked project courses for consideration.

Student Research Day is a full day of discovery and interaction, and includes an awards ceremony, dinner,

and panel discussion of faculty mentors and student researchers. Follow this link to view a recent videohighlighting research in the Honors College:http://youtu.be/77n6T0cSOLE.
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APRIL 24, 2016: HONORS BANQUET

The Annual Banquet is an event to recognize honors students for their various achievements, to confirm thegraduates of the honors college, and to discuss what has been accomplished in the current year and whatgoals we hope to achieve in the year(s) to come. There are several awards given to students annually, which

are:

Outstanding Honors College Newcomer:presented annually to the student whose work acrossall areas of the College demonstrates excellence and commitment to his/her fellow students, theuniversity, the local community, and the Honors College itself.

Outstanding Honors 101 Student:presented annually to the student enrolled in Honors 101 (OurFreshman Year Experience Course) during the academic year whose coursework consistentlyreaches the standard of excellence, who unfailingly demonstrates attention to detail, and whorepresents the academic ideals of the College.

Outstanding Honors 400 Student:presented annually to the Honors College junior or seniorenrolled in Honors 400 (Our Student Capstone Course) whose contributions to that seminarexemplify leadership, teamwork, and academic excellence.

Outstanding Honors College Volunteer:presented annually to the student whose volunteer workin the Northwest Indiana community and beyond demonstrates the virtue of service and the valueof reaching out beyond the boundaries of campus, thereby acting as a truly outstanding citizen ofthe region.

Outstanding Honors College Participant:presented annually to the student whose consistentpresence at Honors College events and activities contributes positively to the academic, cultural,social, and experiential programming that extends beyond the walls of the classroom.

Outstanding Honors College Committee Chair:presented annually to the student who overseesone of the student governance committees in the Honors College, and whose management of thatcommittee demonstrates excellence and dedication to the committee goals and to fellow HonorsStudents working to achieve these goals.

Honors College Hall of Fame:This award is not presented annually, but only when the award is

warranted. It is presented to a graduating student when, throughout their years within the HonorsCollege, have made an invaluable impact. This student has improved the Honors College throughgreat change and has made a lasting difference in the college and/or university.

Starting in 2012, the Honors 400 class created a new trend by dedicating the banquet to a charitableorganization, bringing awareness to students and guests the importance of these organizations. Leading upto the banquet, the Honors 400 class researches, determines, works with, tables for, and donates to thecharitable organization, where they are honored at the banquet. The following have been previousdedications:

2012 Honor Hunger:Support of the Northwest Indiana Food Bank

2013 Honor Service:Support of Service Dogs for the disabled

2014 Honor Women:Support of the Sojourner Truth House in Gary, Indiana

2015 Honor Opportunity:Support of Opportunity Enterprises in Valparaiso, Indiana

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HONORS COLLEGE CONTACT INFORMATION

Honors College Contact Information

Purdue University Calumet

ATTN: Honors College (SUL 320)

2200 169thStreet

Hammond, IN 46323

Tel (219) 989-3160

Fax (219) 989-2275

[email protected]://webs.purduecal.edu/honors/
mailto:[email protected]://webs.purduecal.edu/honors/http://webs.purduecal.edu/honors/mailto:[email protected]

Documents

Honors College Handbook (2015-2016 Version)