The following information is taken from the Ethel Waddell Githii Honors Program Student Guide (full version here). The point values for Habits of Mind activities may be found below. This information is vital in setting up your Pinterest board (guide to formatting Pinterest boards found here).
Habits of Mind – attend events that enrich your mind or allow you to engage in a meaningful way outside of your courses:
–1x AUC events
–2x Intercampus events (GSU/G–Tech)
–3x Regional events
–4x National events
–5x International events
Scholarly Events
______Academic talks/lectures (2 pts)
______Disciplinary conferences (4 pts)
______Fellowship Foundation Workshops (2 pts)
______Study Abroad informational sessions(2 pts)
______Library programming (2 pts)
______Documentary film screenings (1 point)
Cultural Events
______Museum exhibits and events (1 pt)
______Live Cultural Performances(1 pt)
______Film Festivals (1 pt)
______Cultural Festivals (1 pt)
______Community Performances(1 pt)
______Library programming (2 pts)
______Live musical performances (1 pt)
______NPU Meetings (2 pt)
Habits of Mind – participate in activities and organizations that enrich your mind or allow you to engage in a meaningful way outside of your courses:
Scholarly Involvement
______Intercampus activities/experiences (
______Workshops and Webinars (3 pts)
______Domestic Exchange Programs (5 pts)
______International Exchange Programs(10 pts)
______Social Justice Program/Events (1 pt)
______Participate in Honors Program events (5 pts)
______Participate in Alpha Lambda Delta events (3 pts)
______Enroll/Audit classes at the 500+ level (8 pts)
______Audit classes (8 pts)
______Enter competitions (TBD)
______Compete with Quiz Bowl Team (5 pts)
Career Development
______Career Planning Events/Corporate Events (1 pt)
______Participate in the Career Fair (1 pt)
______Enroll in Handshake (2 pts)
Miscellaneous
______Subscriptions to professional journals (3 pts)
______Purchase “student business” cards (1 pt)
______Complete Health Sciences forms (2 pts)
______Register to vote (4 points)
______Obtain a library card (1 point)
______Obtain a passport (1 point)
______Apply for research opportunities (2 pts)
______Apply to the Presidential Reading Circle (2 pts)
______Apply for Prestigious Fellowships/Scholarships(5 pts)
______Create short study travel opportunities (4 pts)
______Work independently with an archivist (3 points)
______Arrange “meetings of the mind” (3 points)
______Plan an alternative homecoming (3 points)
______Participate in alternative Spring Break (5 points)
______Foster relationships with other Honors Programs (1 pts)
______Contribute to Journals for Student Research (3 pts)
______Participate in conferences as presenters (6 pts)
______Joining and Paying HPSA Dues (t–shirt) (5 points)
______Purchase Honors Program Blazers/shirts (5 pts)
______Apply for ALD scholarships (2 points)
______Submit articles to ALD Journals (2 points)
______Read Honors Program email and respond (5 pts)
______E–board participation (5 points)
______Applying for Internships (1 point)
Goals:
- Enrichment
- Promote agency
- Promote intellectual sharing
- Shape scholarly behaviors
Potential Competencies:
- Leadership
- Effective Communication (oral/written)
- Intellectual—Writing publications/Critique works
Intellectual Sharing Activities:
- Blogs
- Digital Narrative
- Reflections
- Research Journals
Satisfactory Progress to Remain in Honors:
- 20 points for Seniors
- 30 points for Juniors
- 40 points for Sophomores
- 50 points for Freshman
- At least 5 points per year must come from the Career Development category
- At least 5 points per year must come from the Cultural category
Notes:
- Students can petition to add events
- First–year students are encouraged to participate in activities that are on campus