Committee Area: Academic Affairs

Committee Charge:

The Honors Council supports the mission of the honors program and is responsible for overseeing the policies and vision that govern the structure and operation of the honors program. The Honors Council works closely with the director of the honors program and the campus honors program coordinators to maintain the integrity and quality of the honors program and to enhance its operations and its standing in the academic community. Along with the administrators of the honors program, the Honors Council collaborates with individuals and groups to develop, approve, and review new initiatives.

Membership Rotation: No specific term has been determined; to date, the limits have been determined by the member’s ongoing interest in promoting the mission of the honors program.

Rotating Membership Selection: The original members of the Honors Council were appointed by the Academic Vice President. Additional members have been asked to serve by the Director of the Honors Program because of their interest in and support for the Honors Program and the desire to have campuses and disciplines represented on the committee.

Committee Membership: 2011