Tuesday Afternoon Sessions 1

Building Bridges: The Dynamic Duo of Deans and Development Officers

Steven Lynn, Dean, South Carolina Honors CollegeMarcus Fogle, Lead Senior Director of Development, SCHC In the ever-changing landscape of higher education, the role of the Dean and Development Officer is quintessential in driving progress and sustainability. This workshop dives into the unique relationship between these two critical entities, explaining their distinct yet interconnected roles in advancing the college’s mission.

Special Programs in Honors: High-Impact Learning, Challenges, and Opportunities

Dr. Peter Tschirhart, Associate Dean, Texas State University Honors CollegeClaudia Röschmann, M.F.A., Associate Director for Design Innovation, Materials Application Research Center, Texas State UniversityDr. Heidi Appel, Dean, University of Houston Honors College

2. Expanding the High-Impact Footprint: Opportunities for Growing Undergraduate Research in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at an R1 University

Dr. Robert Moses Peaslee, Associate Dean, Texas Tech University Honors College

1. Honors Research Seminars: Group Mentored Research Experience for Honors Students

Justin Micomonaco, Michigan State University

Is there Honor in Debate?: An Exploration of Competitive Debate Programs Being Housed Inside Honors Colleges

Rob Glass, Director of Debate, University of Houston Honors College

Honors and Athletics: Analyzing a Decade-Long Relationship

Ryan Swanson, University of New Mexico

3. Best Practices for Incorporating Your Institution’s CRM into Honors Recruitment

2. How the Creation of the New Student Aid Counselor Position Supported Schreyer Scholars

1. Honors Recruitment: Retention Strategies Beyond the May 1st Deadline